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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1933

Page

8

Local Births Highlight Washington County Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Marion George announce a baby boy Paul Owen born at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at Washington County Hospital weighing 9 pounds 10 5 ounces Mrs Lyle Snyder greet a daughter Patricia Jean born at 1 55 yesterday weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces Patsy Bergmann is already a nickname Kal laus couple welcome a daughter seven pounds 13 1 2 ounces born about 6 15 this morning at the hospital Mildred Morgan of Rubio before marriage is the mother A 20 discount sale runs all week at A E Atchison Depositors meet at City Hall 7 30 this evening January 24 1933 to form a committee and discuss waiver details Tommy H B Aud 8 00 35c

Marion George Washington County Hospital Paul Owen Washington National Bank Lyle Snyder Patricia Jean Tommy Maynard Kallaus Mildred Morgan Rubio

City Manager Plan Traced From Staunton Trial In 2008

The concept originated with Staunton Virginia in 2008 before spreading to other municipalities. Advocates credit the Staunton trial for shaping how departments coordinate under a single professional manager.

Staunton

Lee Arthaud Buys Collins Barber Shop

Lee Arthaud acquires Collins barber shop under Farmers and Merchants Bank financing. Weather forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday.

Lee Arthaud Collins Farmers and Merchants Bank

Damascus Shrine No. 10 Meeting Reminder

Regular meeting of Damascus Shrine No. 10 held Tuesday evening January 24 at 8 p.m. Visiting members welcome.

Damascus Shrine No

Navajo Club to Meet Next Wednesday Afternoon

The Navajo club will meet next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Ream. The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel church to meet with Mrs. Geo. Foster Wednesday afternoon Jan. 25. A Mile of Pennies contest will close at this meeting and pennies saved for the purpose should be brought. Election of officers. American Legion Auxiliary meeting rescheduled to Wednesday Jan. 25 at 2 30. Sunshine Community club to meet with Mrs. Edna Ruebsam Jan. 25. Kolah club to meet Wednesday afternoon Jan. 25 with Mrs. H. J. Schoonover.

Navajo Club J. E. Ream Woman's Missionary — Society of Bethel Church Geo. Foster American Legion Auxiliary Leon Beatty Auxiliary Belle Rice Jessie Arnold Sunshine Community Club Edna Ruebsam Kolah Club H. J. Schoonover Woman's Relief Corps Fourth Ward F. W. Eastwood Orville Elder Elsie Bratten J. C. Boice East Jackson Bethel Floyd Letts Wayne Gideon Wayne Lambert Iowa City J. F. Lambert Ernest Gideon Charley Kolesick E. Ss. Bishop Wyman Ainsworth Jackson Township Living Lake School Nnit South Prairie School Walter Longer Bethel Church Peter Emma Shaw Grace Shaw C. J

Stanwood shopper highlights 20 percent shoe sale at local store

Ed Davidson from Stanwood weekend in town as Penney’s advertises 20 percent off all shoes with sturdy all leather counters and insoles. Other notes mention Miss Pearl Hamill leaving for Crawfordsville to attend Thompson's School of Cosmetology and local visits by Ira L. Welch and church group travels. The Wallace P T A plans a 3:45 meeting with Clarice Meek readings and Mrs Rudiger talk.

Ed Davidson Stanwood A. E. Atchison Pearl Hamill Crawfordsville Des Moines Thompson's School of Cosmetology Penney Ira L. Welch Atlantic Welch-Moore Shoe Store M. R. Hinshaw Wayland J. A. Hinshaw Wallace P. T. A P. L. Etter Clarice Meek Geo. Rudiger

Legislature Acts on Economy Bills Before Two Houses

The article notes lawmakers debating tax reduction measures with opposition from J J Gallagher Iowa county and G E Malone Cass county. It covers plans for careful bill explanations, a Senate stance against unnecessary re referrals, and passes on three measures including mileage cuts and state car use rules. Community notices follow about club meetings and social events.

J. J. Gallagher Iowa County E. Malone Cass County Senate Iowa Sheriffs Association Ecourgil

Washington Y Team Beats Rock Island Last Evening

The Washington Y basketball squad defeated Rock Island in a strong exhibition before a large home crowd. In the preliminary, Washington High freshmen under Henry Little beat Crawfordsville HS second team 24 to 4 with twelve players used and evenly shared scoring.

Washington “Y Rock Island Washington High School Henry Little Crawfordsville High School Little Washington Pete Fuhr Westermark McAvoy Ahrens Judevine Edwards Beihl Anderson Eeeae

Friendship club to host pot luck dinner at Wolfe home

The Friendship club members and families are invited to a 6:20 PM pot luck dinner at the C. J. Wolfe home Friday January 27. Attendees should bring sandwiches two dishes to pass and table service. Baptist ladies host monthly social and missionary program at the church Friday at 2 30 PM. Bring copies of Streets if you have them.

Prairie Flower Mission Circle P. C. and C. C. Reeves C. J. Wolfe

East Highland Notes Quiet Week With Local Events

East Highland correspondent reports Mike and Gale Murdock chopping wood for J W Coon. Miss Stolly wed Mr Lunerist at Columbus Junction. Charivari greets her at school. Noah Wieland delivered 60 bushels corn to Bruce Marshall. Bruce Marshall and others attend church. several locals visit and trade livestock. Richardson brothers returning from Colorado report flu illness easing.

East Highland Mike Gale Murdock J. W. Coon Miss Stolly East Highland District No Noah Wieland Bruce Marshall Henry Owen Writers B. B Heltibridie Mr. Stransky Riverside Richardson Brothers Colorado Homer Harlo

Noted reformer Henry Stanton linked to anti slavery work

Not a Newentity Henry Brewster Stanton husband of Elizabeth Cady Stanton played a key role in anti slavery movements and helped reorganize the Republican party. He served on the editorial staff of the New York Sun for many years.

Henry Brewster Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton Republican Party ISS The New York Sun

Old Water Power Site at Piscataqua River

The Piscataqua River site at South Kerri wick is believed to be America’s oldest water power installation founded in 1620 by Verdinando Gorges on the Burleigh blanket wills site. It has operated continuously since inception.

America Piscataqua River South Kerwick Verdinando Gorges

First Idea of Soul in Primit ive Thought Traced

The notion of an immortal soul imprisoned in the body appears in a definite form in the work of the poet Hippo ylcides born at Miletus in the sixth century B C Kansas City.

I’hocylides Miletus

Milk Key Vitamin G Source Says Important Body Need

A health note highlights milk as the most important source of vitamin G. It states many foods contain the vitamin and that almost everyone eats something daily with at least some of it.

Warn Several Big Railways on Verge of a Receivership

The judiciary committee reports on the La Guardia-McKeown debt relief bill as urgent. It calls for immediate enactment to relieve crushing debts affecting all, with emphasis on major railways facing potential receivership and support from Hoover and party leaders.

Warn Washington House

Bethel community lashed by icebound week

East Jackson notes disrupted by bad roads with no services at Bethel and a postponed Community Social. Families visit kin, a fire destroys the Bishop home, and local events from declamatory contests to club gatherings are listed amid winter travel woes.

Edelweiss Protective Woolly Leaves Adapt to Dry Exposures

Edelweiss features narrow white woolly leaves and woolly bracted flower heads that shield the plant in exposed sites by reducing moisture loss, helping it endure arid conditions.

Conference Honors and Banquet for County Youths

The event in Washington featured Dowell and Stout delivering toasts, with music from a clarinet quartet and choirs. Elizabeth Jones of Crawfordsville and Amos Stout of Brighton gave the toasts on youth growth and future service. Morning speakers urged youths to avoid smoking and drinking, with sessions led by Dr. Witligman and Rev. Wenger.

W. C. Hedges Wayland A. S. Allen J. W. Hendrickson Richland E. S. Hebmer S. F. Wenger A. N. Porter Crawfordsville E. C. Allen Frank Bandy Keola Scott Kight Des Moines Elizabeth Jones Amos Stout Brighton Eva Diller Dan Moriarty Ernest Simpson B. G. Herbrecht F. C. Witligman D. C. Fulton C. V. Brown

Funeral and local social notes from Crawfordsville Iowa

Vera Sands correspondent reports on funeral attendance for Will Hamil in Ainsworth and illness limiting Mrs Rhea. Local residents, including Lee Sands, Bernard Walker, and Harley Rhea, exchange visits and handle farm tasks. Albert Mulhern buys corn from Clint Shall. Zickeloose sale referenced. multiple neighbors mentioned in routine housekeeping and farming trades.

Crawfordsville Harley iRhea Will Hamil Ainsworth Rhea Lee Sands Bernard Walker Frank Sands J. N. Sands Gwendolyn Rhea Wilma Wooley Will Wooless Harley Rhea Jim Riley Oskaloosa T. H W. E. Riley Homer V Paulsgrove Bert Hesseltine Vera Sands Helen Young Albert Mulhern Clint Shall

Corn Under Many Names Across Europe and the Americas

The text notes that corn goes by many terms from maize in the Americas to wheat in southern and central Europe and barley oats or rye in northern Europe, reflecting regional naming differences for similar crops.

Iowa Briefs For Sale Prompt Electrical Item

Brief sale notice lists a 1 minute electric item described as a washer with contact phone 183 of 370 blue. fragmentary text mentions zootseod making uncertain reference to product or location.

Zootseod

Local Social News and Theatre Ads in Brief

Mrs J R Gardner plans to leave for Lisbon after a visit with Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer. Bergmann players present Tommy tonight at 8 00 in H 8 auditorium for 35c. Miss Isabelle Anwyl went to Crawfordsville and joined Tri T club. Audrene Wanerus at the Tasty Sandwich shop. Mrs Don Stephenson and son Charles visited the Chandler home in Fairfield. Penney’s advertises 11 1 2 cent Cambrie Dress Prints. Medford Ore item notes Kenneth Hout participating in school activities though not enrolled, and Sid ney Smith family and Glen B Martin nearby.

J. R. Gardner Harry Sizer Washington National Bank City Hall Don Stephenson Charles Fairfield C. D. Chandler Penney’s Medford Ore

DeLong Family Notices and Local Updates

Mrs M C DeLong returned from Crawfordsville after the funeral for her brother John Maxwell. Miss Irene DeLong taught at Centennial School today replacing ill Miss Myerna Jacobson. Glen Eldridge attended an insurance meeting in Davenport yesterday. Auctioneers AUCTIONEFE LL MACON Washington Iowa offer Royal Soap reprints.

M. C. DeLong Crawfordsville John Maxwell Mr. DeLong Irene DeLong Macon Washington Iowa Centennial School Myerna Jacobson Glen Eldridge Davenport Royal Soap East End Grocery

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