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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
2
Markets show 35 000 hogs with 7 000 direct sales and price drops 15 to 25 cents. Cattle active with yearlings up, weights and classes listed, including steers to 7 385 and cows 3 25 to 4 00. Chicago produce and grain futures noted with steady butter, poultry, potatoes and corn price ranges.
Mrs. Anna May Edouardia, held for questioning in Burlington New Jersey, pictured in county jail after her husband Millard Stefan Edouard, a former Turko Franco secret service, died from a self inflicted gunshot in their car during a Los Angeles tour two days after their wedding.
Mrs B H Van Meter hosted a turkey dinner last evening as a birthday surprise for her husband. Eighteen guests attended the lively evening at their home after Mr Van Meter arrived from work. The birthday cake was adorned with fancy decoration by Mrs Harry McCall.
The Younger Set opens tomorrow Feb 1 at 9 50 pm in the K C hall with three more dances on Feb 13 a hard time party Feb 28 and Mar 14 at the same hall. The Hearthside club met Jan 26 with Nettie Leslie Walter Miller present. Supper was served by the hostess with two helpers. progressive rock followed at seven tables and social time for non players. The next meeting will be Feb 23 with Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and committee members Agnes Anderson John Godwin and Henry Miller.
Independent producer Charles R. Rogers at Paramount in Hollywood launched a new talent search for eight actresses to star in Eight, Girls in a Boat. The contest drew eighteen hopefuls from excursion boats in eight cities with winners sent to Hollywood. Names include Mildred Hollis New York Betty Grey Washington Eleanor Lovegren Boston Violet Ploran Cleveland Adele Voaree San Francisco Mary Lou Fisher Detroit Louise Lynn Palm Springs Vivian Ward San Diego.
A clay tablet three inches square discovered in a Nuzi temple shrine near halfway between Babrica and Nineveh is claimed to be the oldest map in the world. The tablet appears to depict a large private property with rivers and glaciers.
The article mocks Tibetan attitudes toward cleanliness and foreigners, portraying Tibetans as genial yet wary of outsiders. It notes their clothing habits and patches as a contrast to Western appearances, framing whites as curious and odd in a humorously pointed stereotype.
The Washington Cardinals edged Tipton 29 to 27 in a fast close game. Wells Booth and Jones sparked Washington early and late while Tipton's Lashanghy Simpson and Miller closed the gap, with the final Tipton basket leaving Washington ahead 28 27.
Edna Pattison reports perfect attendance with six tardies in the period. A Christmas program on Friday night December 22 featured Santa Clive giving presents and popcorn balls. Semester exams followed. Arien Houseal and Lawrence Huffstutter had the highest averages and will take state exams February 2 along with Edward Whauffman.
A 1933 school column notes perfect attendance for six weeks by James Pen Helen Huber and Wanda Pence. It mentions a December 22 Christmas program a Christmas tree and present exchange and a two week vacation. The whole school earned A in spelling. Reporter Maynard Lauer.
Miss Esther Gilkens receives praise as the sole teacher at Shiloh School to have perfect attendance this semester. The note highlights her punctuality and dedication amid a period of frequent absences among staff. She is recognized for consistent presence and role modeling.
Subscript escrito by D F Macon reports brief items from nearby towns. Short notices cover local events, meetings, and community happenings with minimal detail.
The Duncan sale near Ainsworth attracted many bidders from Wayland Wrighter Coy pock Winfield Noble Wy man Haskins Cotter Columbus Junction Ainsworth Riverside Wellman Washington West Chester Lexington Crawfords ville Olds and others. The Harrison family left for Ohio Thursday and the U V ladies aid praised the day. Teachers and students noted geography tests, posters, and a Christmas party with potluck.
Ainsworth residents share a mix of subscription pleas and memories from the area. Everett Simkins backs the Evening Journal, Mrs Crawford’s long friendship is recalled, and Harold Nichols prompts returns for subs. Ainsworth Clipper note recalls 20 years since a past issue and Harold Clegg’s Alberta trip ending with scarlet fever quarantine lifted.
Leland Griggs helped Dr. Peterson with veterinary work recently. Mrs. Gale Reif hosted a gathering of young matrons at a shower for Charles Arthur Laubach, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Laubach, Friday.
Miss Marie Moothart of Wayland visits her cousin Mrs. Gladys Lemmon in West Chester. She will titet two preliminary contests in declamatory work this week with the dramatic division Tuesday evening and the humorous contestants Wednesday at the high school auditorium.
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