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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1932

Page

6

Golden Wedding Party for Frank and (Mrs) Webb in Hermosa Beach

A clipping from the Los Angeles Times reports the June 29 buffet at 5 p.m. at 635 Hermosa Avenue Hermosa Beach honoring Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The couple born in Washington Iowa 74 and 67 respectively have lived in Los Angeles for twenty years and were longtime real estate figures. Their daughter Mrs. D. E. Koons and granddaughter Barbara Jean Koons will attend.

California Los Angeles Times Washington Frank Webb Hermose Beach

Merry Makers meet with Mrs E B Young on July 13

The Merry Makers club announces a meeting with Mrs. E B Young scheduled for July 13. A note corrects dates to reflect the change and asks members to note the updated schedule.

Merry Makers Club E. BB. Young

Fourth of July picnics and anniversary at local clubs

Pansy Hill club and South of Town Embroidery club members and friends plan a July 4 picnic at the O K Babb home. Dan and Rohrer celebrate golden wedding anniversary with a July 4 dinner for close friends. Independent club and families host a 6 p m picnic at Nelson Thompson home, with country club families at 7 p m clubhouse.

Country Club Pansy Hill Club South of Town Independent Club Nelson Thompson

Wednesday Country Club Women Golf Break Fast

Country club women who attend the Wednesday golf break fast must call 294 red by Tuesday noon to reserve a spot.

Country Club

IX Club and Royal Neighbors Meeting Schedule

The IX club will meet with no Barry Drake Thursday at The Royal Neighbors will meet Tuesday night at So'clock in the Woodman hall.

Barry Drake So'clock Woodman Hall

Mrs Nellie Quinn Hoepffer Visits Aunt in City

Mrs Nellie Quinn Hoepffer and her son Harvey from St Louis Missouri are spending two weeks visiting Aunt Mrs O P Hicks and Miss Teresa Quinn. Hoepfer is the daughter of Jack Quinn.

Nellie Quinn Hoepffer Harvey St Louis Mra O. P. Hicks Teresa Quinn Hoepfer Jack Quinn

Memorial Service for W R C Members at A R Hall

The Woman's Relief corps held a memorial service at the A R hall with Mrs O E Sehmitt in charge. Attendees decorated graves of 72 deceased members after a service ending with a roll call and bouquets placed on an altar.

Woman's Relief Corps A. R. Hall O. E. Sehmitt Fisher Nora Marsh Thora Reynolds Lucile Knox Flander McCrae Galbreath Longfellow Wilma Palmer Helen Melinski A. B. Schmoeller Edith Miller Glen Hayes Will Sickles Schmitt

Roosevelt Garner ticket completed amid bitter New York split

At the Democratic convention Roosevelt and Garner clinched the nomination amid stubborn Smith delegations from New York Massachusetts Connecticut New Jersey and Rhode Island resisting unity. Smith carried 65 and 63 New York votes on first and final ballots, preserving his support across several states as Roosevelt headed to Chicago for the nomination.

Smith New York Massachusetts Connecticut New Jersey Rhode Island Roosevelt Gibraltar John F. Curry Tammany Chicago Albany INS Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Govoosevelt

This Fish a Fighter Moray Eel Attacks in Boats

A blood thirsty giant moray eel is described as the sole deep sea denizen likely to attack after being landed in a boat. It is swifter in attack than a shark and one of the tropic seas most powerful and vicious creatures.

Moray Ee

Make Me a Star and As You Desire Me Shine in Hollywood

Ralph Pratt reviews Make Me a Star with Joan Blondell Stuart Erwin Zasu Pitts and Ben Turpin praising its human heart and comedy Greta Garbo stars in As You Desire Me in Washington turnout seen as major screen event Garbo hailed as a top immortal in cinema with dazzling settings and romance

Joan Blondell Stuart Erwin Zasu Pitts Ben Turpin Washington Hollywood

Make Me a Star at the State July 4 5

Hollywood insiders unfold on screen with Maurice Chevalier Sylvia Sidney Claudette Colbert Gary Cooper Clive Holmes Jack Oakie and Charlie Ruggles in studio sets and dressing rooms as part of the plot. The show plays July 4 and 5 at the State.

Hollywood Maurice Chevalier Sylvia Sidney Claudette Colbert Gary Cooper Clive Holmes Jack Oakie Charlie Ruggles

Greta Garbo Stars In As You Desire Me At State

Greta Garbo achieves a fresh triumph in a new picture version of the stage hit As You Desire Me at the State. The production draws a large audience as the intimate camera and microphone heighten the drama and appeal.

Greta Garbo

Iowan Farmer Suell Mefford Shot Dead in Family Quarrel

Suell Mefford, a farmer near Bussey Iowa, was shot to death at his home. His son Irving Mefford age 18 surrendered to authorities and admitted the slaying. Neighbors and family say the shooting followed a several days long family quarrel.

Government pushes jobs plan to dissolve bonus marchers

In Washington on July 2 the government ordered the veterans bureau to place dislocated bonus marchers in work in their home towns. Walter W. Waters of Portland, national commander of the army, urged veterans to march in front of the capitol the next day to protest and pressure the government.

Washington INS Walter W. Waters Portland Ore

Local residents make varied visits and moves in Washington county

Mrs. Ernest Strum leaves Washington county hospital after a stay. Richard McCleery and Henry Bailey plan a New York trip by car. Mrs. W. E. Anderson visits sister in Carthage Missouri. Charlotte Schrier visits Ruth Davis in Indianola. Mrs. Anna Paxton and daughters shopped here. Charles Stearns visits Washington from Ainsworth. E. G. Schettler attends Kalona business. H A Schenck returns from Montgomery Ward managers convention at Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Stow and son head to Elkhart Indiana for two weeks. They move to 321 East Third and Mrs Putnam and children will stay with Mrs Tucker.

Ernest Strum Near Wellman Washington County Hospital Richard McCleery Henry Bailey New York Henry W. E. Anderson Uella M Kerr Carthage Charlotte Schrier Indianola Ruth Davis Anna J. Paxton Columbus Junction Charles Stearns Ainsworth Washington E. G. Schettler Kalona H A. Schenck Montgomery-Ward Newton John Fladinge Marcella Wellman Fred A. Stow Frederick M Elkhart Ind Mrs. Stow

Verdi Socials and Local Happenings Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs James Baird hosted the Christian Endeavor group of the Presbyterian church on Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Leslie Gates hosted card games Saturday evening. Leslie Gates and sons visited Tuesday. Will Healer aided Jack Caldwell with hog vaccination on Tuesday. Donald Healer is sidelined with a sprained ankle from a horse accident. Mrs Leslie Gates attended the Ames 4H pageant Wednesday.

Disturbing the Peace Case Involving Mrs Duncan

Des Moines police report a dispute where Mignon Duncan 18 is accused of wrecking her husband trousers by cutting them. The husband testified that the act damaged his most worn garment and he referenced the insult and threat to his property. The case proceeded to arraignment in court on the complaint of the husband.

Des Moines Town Mignon Duncan

The Dark Horse Screened Next Friday and Saturday

Advance reports call The Dark Horse a timely behind the scenes look at political leaders with comedy and melodrama. Warren William stars as a maker of men with Bette Davis Guy Kibbee and Vivienne Osborne in important roles.

Poundkeeper Dark Horse Warren William

Wellman Picnic Brings Many Weidlein Relatives Together

Cordelle H Braden reports a large Wellman gathering as George Weidlein and relatives from Iowa Illinois and Ohio meet for a Sunday picnic at Willis Bash home north of Wellman. The event marks the first reunion in twelve years with dinner ice cream and cake shared and attendance listed.

Wellman George Weidlein Floyd Weidlein Charles Arville Claire Palisades Colorado Earl Weidlern John Frederick Joe Schlaubaugh Muriel Joan Guy Weidlein Marvel Harold Willis Kash Marjorie Wellman Ivar Weidlein Cleveland Ohio Will ‘Young Billy Bobby Geneseep Illinois Lewis Schroeder John Schroeder James George Kenneth Schroeder Murval Arlan Joan Sheldon Geneseo Ill Willis Dreimer Enid Orion Harris McGugin Mercy Hospital Donovan Miller T. Ellis Rickey Virginia Lou Iowa City Joe Cain Schuyler Love Cedar Rapids Martha Sigler B. F. Allen Grant Snider C. E. Coggeshall Kalona I. E. Coffey Vaughn Schlatter J. Hough C. Stauffer F. Lindenmeyer Walter Bauer Fred Forinash Edgar Stewart Ed Duval M. Tierney Rebecca Laubach Pauline Fornash Methodist Church 0. L Laubach Blanche Connell Harris Mefiuetn L. BE. Gardner Betty Chicago Milo T. Sorden Northwestern Isaac Bradford Clara Topping Floyd Lewis Mt. Pleasant Sam Clark Ivan Weidlein Russell Bell Schwimley Carrie Marner Miriam Palmer Washington Joe McClelland Lois Griffith Floyd Griffith

Local Notables Attend Health Treatments and Visits

Ferne Oldfield from Pilotsburg visits town with grandmother Mrs. Alicia Jones. Art and Evelyn Gingerich are returned home from Cedar Rapids after tonsil removal by Dr. W. J. Foster. Milan Godlove and Roberta and Richard from Leavenworth Kansas visit Dr. Godlove home. Milan plans California trip for Olympic work with Coach Jones. Carl Martin remains gravely ill after tonsil operation at the Schmelzer home. he is Henry Schmelzer’s son-in-law.

Ferne Oldfield Pilotsburg Alicia Jones Arthur C. Gingerich Cecil Stanley Bush Cedar Rapids Art Evelyn W. J. Foster R. Milan Godlove Roberta Richard Leavenworth Kansas Dr. Godlove Milan California Coach Jones Carl Martin Henry Schmelzer Mr. Martin Schmelzers

Defect of tubular vision warned for drivers

A dramatic scene by a wreck shows a gravely injured woman as a doctor warns that one in every hundred is injured by automophiles annually. The article explains tubular vision as a dangerous driving defect and urges readers to test their side vision to avoid accidents.

Evryon United States

Oliver wins injunction to halt Marion survey contract

John P. Oliver of Marion won a court ruling in Cedar Rapids that bars the city of Marion from contracting with an engineering firm for a survey before a municipal light plant. Judge A B Clark held the survey lacked a ratifying vote and issued the injunction.

Cedar Rapids Iowa John P. Oliver Marion A. B. Clark Oliver

Decision Without Hearing Quoted in Classical Adage

ASeneca quotation on judging without hearing both sides notes that a fair decision made without input remains unjust. The saying cautions that just outcomes require due process and full consideration.

Ainsworth Consolidated School District Meeting Notice

The Board of Directors of Ainsworth Consolidated School District Oregon Township Washington County Towa will meet Tuesday July 12 1932 at 8 00 p m at the school house Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following estimate of expenditures at that time.

Ainsworth Consolidated School District Oregon Township Washington County Towa

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