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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1930

Page

6

Local Bridge Event Honors Miss Jones at 305 East Madison

Last Saturday afternoon at three tables of bridge, Miss Hamlie Ann Jones of Toledo was honored at 305 East Madison. Prizes were sent by Margaret Livingston and Florence Peterson of Olds. Guests from out of town included Helen Faye Guvert, Florence Peterson, Vivian Allen, and Mary Kerr. Refreshments followed. The Walnut 4H home furnishing class met Myrtle Coakley’s home for a picture review and business meeting. The AH Jolly Jokers met June 25 with rugs demonstrated by Rosalie Combs and talks by Florence and Hazel Dawson. Next meeting with Ruth Johnson. The Friendly social club met at Mrs. Robert Dawson’s with nine members. ice cream social planned for July 7 at Sunset Park. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a joint installation with officers from Wellman. T. W. Zillman spoke on Odd Fellowship and the Endowment Fund. A theatre party at Fox theatre and refreshments followed.

Madison St Hmflie Ann Jones Toledo Margaret Livingston Florence, Peterson Olds Helen Faye Guvert Keota Florence Peterson Olas Vivian Allen Wayland Mary Kerr Iowa City Myrtle Coakley AH Jolly Jokers Hlazel Dawson Rosalie Combs Florence 1 Hazel Dawson Ruth Johnson Robert Dawson Nine Timbers Lucy Sloat Joe Maxwell Ernest Garrett John Davidson Sunset Park I Sam Iiside Guardian W. Custer Inside Guardian Delbert Sayres Frank Schneider Rebekahs Noble Grand Nellie Stewart Florence Hout Nellie’ DeWitt Alice Mc‘Avoy Jenne Jugenheimer Nellie Zeck Jane’ Pehler N. G Hélma Larsoi Ha How Vidia Mayo Outside Guardian Anita Prybel Josie Schneider T. W. Zilmer Odd Fellowship E. Fund Maggie Horsey Wellman Ione Witterman F Madison Homer Stephen

Local club and society notices from community page

The notice lists a country club gathering on the 4th with golf and bridge and a pot luck, Ruth Watt hosts a meeting on July 3, and a Woman's Society event at the church led by Mrs J C with reports from Maizie Stewart. Also mentions Rebekath Friday evening, and an inquest remark by coroner Oswald about Cupid and liver.

Love and Power in Asher’s Office Romance

Jane Kirk, a stenographer, faces crude boss John Asher who hires and tests her while he obsesses over keeping staff distant. Transferred to Bradtown, Jane and Walter Levis discover a hidden romance under Asher’s watchful eye as they navigate work, longing, and power.

John Asher Asher Eeetive Stenos Ste Raphers Jane Kirk Walter Levis Way Jane Fradtown Centrat Tie Lok Bradtown Walter Staimer

State Street 1s Gang Fight Scene

A chaotic night on Chicago’s State Street ends in gunfire as gangsters exchange shots with police. Lieut Barker chases fleeing cars after a smoke screen, wounding occupants and injuring a carman and a watchman.

State Street Ebert Lesader Harker Lasper St Luke's Hospite Olaf Svenste

Grock to organize Berlin clown pictures company

Plans reveal that Grock the famous clown will head a Berlin based motion picture company to produce clown themed films for posterity. The project aims to showcase his unique act and broaden his reach in cinema.

Clown Pictures Berlin Tul Grock

Former Boone Mayor Dies After Civil War Service

Boone Ta June 20 :C To Wilder 89 veteran of the Civil War and a forever mayor Boone is dead His wife died six weeks ago. Primary Votes DES duone 20 LP canvas of votes cast for state ers in the June 2 will be ried today by members of the executive council The canvas scheduled for Monday was delayed due to late returns from frontier counties.

Hoone Boone, Ta C. To, Wilder Boone DES Duone State Ofers He Executive Council

Komora Goalkeeper Dies After Narrow Football Win

In Komora Czechoslovakia a goalkeeper collapsed and died after repelling an attack in a match against Steba. Officials believe the death came from apoplexy triggered by intense excitement during the play.

Komorn Czechoslovakia Komora Steba

Decree Changes in Hungary Name Language Shift

In Budapest Hungary the decree states all laws and government acts will be issued in the name of the Holy Hungarian Crown replacing the prior practice of issuing in the name of the Hungarian people. The move follows the wartime royal line and shifts ceremonial authority.

Budapest Hungary

Cosgrave's Sons Carry Turf To Irish School Duty

President William T. Cosgrave's two young sons attend a Conme l school in Dublin and bring two sods of turf each day to fuel the school as part of a local custom.

Dublin Willam T. Cosgrave Conmel

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Odd Fellows Mae Wetrick T. W. Zillman Char” Schradner Roy Stewart Mell Boileau Guy Truax Warden Ruebsam Axel Anderson Chas, Brennan Chas. Baker Ht Sup- Kelsey Mra M. V. West Los Angeles California Fox Theatre Ap Nie Ruth Whe Watt Mary Dunbar U.P. Janary J.C. Esistant Kilgore Davis Maizie Stewart Rebekath Washington Washington County Reister Creamery Reister Creamery of Washington Co Iowa Ey Jane Osbor iGanranty Heart OF Chicago Tan Chicago Grazid Sirest Ganster Bengher Cenghers Siirew Enother Jack Zula Moran-Aielio North Side Alfred Jake” Lingle Chile Bune Lingle Felice Cas Zuta Sally Vision Albert Ad Leona Bernstein Moran Fix George Barker Intis Zuta Bratz Stats Street Nant Tarker Anocher Madison and State Marker Fon Suto Lieut Barker Derb Gland P—J. HL Thomas Privy Seal Wisneck England Charles Hannam Hannam Uy Casa Notary Oskaloosa Division RWS Supreme Coffee Jack Sprat Foods T. S. Crone & SO Washington, Iowa R. W. Bozman Crawfordsville Hoekstra’s Bite-Way Store Richland C. R. Paisley Wyman E. H. Faris Brighton C. E. Hensley the Evening Journal Crone’s Rite-Way Market Grocery
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