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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
6
Mrs. George Genkinger hosted H. E. O. club guests for a social afternoon and comforter knotting. A luncheon followed with chicken fricassee and pudding. A Valentine night party is planned at Will Kendrick's home. Members also note postponed day meetings until warmer weather.
The Fortnightly Club literature section meets next Monday afternoon with Mrs. Leigh Soule. The Bethel Woman’s Missionary Society meets Wednesday January 29 at 2 o’clock for officer elections with Mrs. Ed. Elienbure. The Royal Neighbors convene Tuesday January 28 at 7 30 in the Modern Woodman hall for installation. all members urged to attend.
Major Van Buren West aged 66 of Elm Avenue Long Beach died Thursday. He leaves widow Toana B West and brother Charles Chicago. Funeral services are Monday at 2 pm at Baker-West funeral parlor with cremation at Long Beach crematory. Ashes to be taken later to Jefferson Iowa.
Fisher and Korf lead the scoring as Washington junior college dominates Muscatine junior college 47 to 24. Turner's and Little's aggressive defense stands out while coach Freshwaters rotates players in the fourth period to spread the effort. Swisher leads Muscatine with three field goals in the late rally after a 34 to 11 halftime deficit. A preliminary game sees the Washington Y Leaders top West Chester Independents 40 to 19.
Mrs. Charles Churchill and correspondent report the Valley Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Robert Sheetz for an all day session. Twelve members and three guests attended. Officers re-elected, with treasurer Mrs. Rhodes Sheetz declining another year. Five new members joined, plans set for Rotary dinner January 27. Next meeting January 29 with Mrs. Ross Sheetz. Attendance noted from nearby families and local business visits.
Washington Demons suffered a 28 to 21 defeat to Muscatine as Barko dominated the fourth quarter with scoring flair. Weetemark added a late long basket, while Muscatine’s team play carried the win. Washington’s second team beat Muscatine freshmen 21 to 14 in the prelim.
A large fire in Vinton burned the Watson opera house a landmark and three nearby businesses. Damage was estimated over 25 000 dollars and the cause was undetermined as fire crews worked seven hours in zero weather.
Marguerite Hering reports Olds visitors at the Neiswanger home. John Wagner delivered cattle to Washington on Monday. C E Babb was brought to the county hospital Monday morning and is improving. Mr and Mrs Fired Kephart and son visited the Hemel Kepharts Sunday. A B Neiswanger visited with Lloyd Neiswanger and is listed as improving after illness.
The Black Hawk club met Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Charley Dickinson. Present were Pert and Glen Dickinson Miss Velmi Searcey Mr and Mrs Andy Oswalt Mr and Mrs Victor Oswalt Mr and Mrs Keith Barnes and Prody Borowski. They played cards and were served coffee cake and ice cream. Mrs Lena Barnes of Rubio visited Chris Brinnings.
Rebecca Latimer Felton, the first and only woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, died in Atlanta at 94 after a long illness linked to injuries from an automobile accident in Cartersville last March. Appointed by Gov. Thomas W. Hardwick to fill the Watson vacancy, she served briefly in November 1922 and had campaigned nationwide for Hardwick and Watson. She described herself as an independent Democrat.
Chevrolet will sell more cars this month than in January last year, says H. J. Klinger, vice president and general sales manager, due to unprecedented public interest in the new 1930 model. Dealer demand, lower prices from volume production, and improved mechanics have boosted orders, with inspectors predicting a strong year ahead surpassing 1929 output.
Six new cars were registered at the treasurer's office in the past week. Registered owners include R. M. Anderson Craw fordsville Chevrolet coach A L Weir Washington Ford Tudor E J Guengerich Kalona Chevrolet Coach L P Morrison Washington Verd Forder Frank McAvoy West Chester Chevrolet Coach H E Bushy Washington Ford Tudor. Delinquent list totals 336 Fords not registered 276 other makes 37 tricks 81 removals. Last year 364 cars were junted censenses went out of state 725 removed from this county. this year 607 moved into the county from other counties.
A fragment notes the first appearance of the Chevrolet six a year ago, reflecting on its reception and impact in the automotive scene. The context and specifics are sparse in the readable excerpt.
Sirs. John Cheany will entertain the Rosemary club on Tuesday evening at 29313, delivering a solo performance.
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