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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1938

Page

6

Morristakes Denver Livestock Show Trip Report

Hugh Morris attended the Denver Colorado livestock show last week. He traveled from Xenia on the Zephyr from Burlington, returning Friday. Larry Clegg, son of Harold and Mrs. Clegg, had the flu but is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Sherd Wilson, wintering with their daughter, visited Hamp ton with Ed Davis and will see Nora Hicks and Marguerite before returning. Rudy Wagenknecht and children visited his mother Anna Wagenknecht Sunday, followed by Herman Wagenknecht and Jimmy at Henry Wagenknecht’s, and Wayne Norman’s home with Billy visiting Richard Stephens.

R. L. Stephens Xenia Hugh Morris Denver Colorado Zepher Burlington Larry Clegg Harold Clegg Sherd Wilson Wayne Norman Hampton Ed Davis Nora Hicks Marguerite Rudy Wagenknecht Anna Wagenknecht Herman Wagenknechht Jimmy Henry Wagenknecht Wayne Norman Billy Richard Stephens

Lunch Stand Planned at Walter Reed sale

Bethel residents prepare a lunch stand for Walter Reed's sale on February 2. Sixteen attended Bethel Sunday school despite muddy roads. The community mourns the death of Donald Miller, nephew of Emma and Fred Schroeder, and extends condolences.

Bethel Van David Betty McCartney Maurice Meyer Mae Gideon Sterling Holmes Bethel Co Walter Reed Alice Applegate Washington George Mildred Gladys Wolfe Iowa City Melo Horak Reo Lon Burris Archie Horak Big Trio Lyle Fletcher Moline Ben Fitzgerald Grace Touseal Ray Lambert Donald Brown CG. J. Wolfe Frank Carson Mac Wallace Gideon Emma Fred Schroeder Donald Miller Jim Fitzgerald Ainsworth Florence Holmes Annion Jan

Dead End on City Street Drama at State Theatre

Samuel Goldwyn production of Dead End pits life on a city street against wealth and poverty. Sylvia Sidney as Drina leads a powerful cast including Joel McCrea Wendy Barrie and Humphrey Dogart in a harsh urban tale based on Sidney Kingsley stage hit.

Samuel Goldwyist State Theatre Sylvia Sidney Joel McCrea Sidney Kingsley Norman Bel Geddes Miss Sidney Drina McCrea Dave Kay Wendy Barrie Humphrey Dogart Mace Martin Francey G-men Claire Trevor Allen Jenkins Hunk Baby Face Billy Walop Gabriel Dell Bobby Jordan Huntz Hall Leo Gorcey Bernard Punsley New York Tommy Angel Dippy Spit and Mill

Cattle Shipments From Dublin To Chicago Reported

Charles Mayer and W F E Augustine each shipped cattle to Chicago on Tuesday. Mayer accompanied by Roscoe Robertson. others visit homes and attend community events as families manage illnesses and chores. About 30 gathered for a Friday community meeting at the school house.

H. J. Mangold Dublin Charles Mayer W. F E. Augustine Chicago Mr. Mayer Roscoe Robertson Wayne Mangold Evelyn Tinnes Janet Nick Tinnes John Hough Hough Howard Mangold Lee J. L. Banka Little Janith Richardson Walter Wolfe Richardson Little Patty Leland Sanders Mra D. C Frank Augustine Robertson Boys Lester Macon

United States Chamber Formed on Taft Suggestion

The United States Chamber of Commerce was formed at the suggestion of William H. Taft. This historical note highlights the founding moment and its association with Taft as a driving influence.

U. S. Chamber of Commerce United States Chamber of Commerce William H. Taft

Snoot Gluckine Denies Teetotalitarian State Favor

Eph Watts, local inventor, pursues a fruit fly project to target political plums while Snoot Gluckine denies a report he supports a Teetotalitarian State.

Snoot Gluckine Eph Watts

Hand Injury Reported From Woodworking

Harlow Engle suffered a bad cut to his hand while sawing wood on Saturday in Gracehill. Mrs. Pearl Tresslar attended her brother Harry Allsup's funeral in Delta and returned Monday. Mrs. Anna Williams stayed with Mrs. Strohm during the absence. Mr and Mrs Harley Cherwinker and daughter Jessie are mentioned in the local notes.

A. J. Robertson Gracehill Wood Harlow Engle Pearl Tresslar Delta Harry Allsup Anna Williams Strohm Harley Cherwinker Jessie

Lexington Pupils Shine in Cedar Township Spelling Bee

Lex ington pupils Willard Patterson Betty Tadlock Dean Emde and others competed in the Cedar Township spelling contest at Union school. Arlys Meyers Billy Maas and Dean Emde led the advanced group with Meyers first. Primary winners included Irma Jean Swift Imogene Morgan and Donald Staener. Sympathy sent to Morton Emde on his mother’s passing. Wade Gardner and Wim Flynn attended events in Des Moines and Denver respectively.

Wade Gardner Lexington Lexington School Cedar Township Union School Willard Patterson Betty Tadlock Dean Emde Mogene Morgan Francer Pearl Amlong Jerry Gardner Arlys Meyers Billy Maas Irma Jean Swift Union Imogene Morgan Donald Staener Summit Floyd Paul Cedar Rapids Morton Emde C. C. Emde Wim. Flynn Denver Colorado State Farm Bureau Des Moines

Sunday Visit in Washington Leads to Closed Sunday School

Spent Sunday with friends at Conesville Mrs A J Robertson Charlotte Ann Mae Janecek and Dale Robertson visited Mrs Anna Springer in Washington Sunday afternoon. There was no Sunday school here due to bad roads.

Conesville A. J. Robertson Charlotte Ann Mae Janecek Dale Robertson Anna Springer Washington

White Oak Spelling Contestants Named for Township Meet

White Oak school plans its township spelling contest with Orlena Augustine LeRoy Luers and Harold Luers in the advanced division and Virginia Luere in the lower division. A pot luck supper followed by community meeting plans, with February ice cream cake and coffee. No school Tuesday due to snowstorm.

Lloyd Luers White Oak White Oak School Orlena Augustine LeRoy Luers Harold Luers Virginia Luere Byrle Cosner Richland George Augustine

Mrs E Huston and Daughter Visit Huston Home

Mrs Everette Huston and daughter Renee from Cincinnati Ohio visit the Huston home in Crawfordsville. Local homeowners Grant Edwards sell their place near town to Lee Lease who will move in. Moorhead family to occupy the vacated house. weather interruptions drive postponements of events with Yarmouth.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville Everette Huston Renee Cincinnes Ohio W. Huston Grant Edwards Lee Lease Clarent Yarmouth

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Denver Livestock Show Homer Stephen Optometrist West Side Crosley X-Ervae Rickey's W. Reed Ruth Gideon Official Washington Directory Counsy Richard Stewart Michel Grecian R. R. Noonan W. P. Rawe Helen Cresswell Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam Marion George County Lester B. Krabill Kyle Ned Morrow Harve P. Wilson Fred Bauer A. C. Peterson S. Second Ave Washington, Iowa Optometrists Ralph W Thompson Washington Loan & Trust Lemley & Yard General Insurance Washington Independent School District B. A. Ralston Harland W. Mead Della Patton Ethel McCreedy Glenn Mace Ralph W.W. Thompson P. Lb Etter J. Pease A. EB. Atchison W. Tucker Ficers Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton F. F. Mitek Henry Bailey Light Plant P. L. Jordan O. J. Brown Earl Jackson C,. C. Relater C. BE. Lemley Eee Kyle Park Marian Bailey Frank V. Miller J. B Lemmon Lester H. Orr O. F. Boller J. H. Squire Will Depute W. Carl Hedges Fred Reid City Library Eva Denny Homer Stephen Jones Funeral Home East Main St Gherman's West Main St Court House Theodore Nicola North Side Square W. Livingston West Main Eveready Chiropractors DR. Chasc Downstake U.S Tropic Forest Ken Thurmond United States Thurmond U. S. National Forest Puerto Rico The el Yunque Richard Day Washin A. F A. M William F. Mohland W. M A. W. Yard Golden State Limited Knoxville California L. Goodlander C. B F. Anderson ROR Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport W. C. Bell Burlington Trailways Omaha Colenso Hotel Ray C, Tracy W. E. Augustine Chas. Mayer Frank Longwell Abner Rubio Hollingsworth Farm Poland Sudan Victory McCormick Dain Emerson Defiance Emerson Gang Jenny Lind John Deere David Bradley Melotte Hopewell Kensington Lyle Tarrance J. W. Hendrickson Fred Thompson Dixie Dugan BY Striebel & Mevoy MR. Panda Blish Golly Tio Boss E. Huston Ohio Huston Sitler’s Tooman Tam Hegari Farrow McCormick Deering Dane Tion Joe McGraw Leslie Gates
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