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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1935

Page

2

Local notes on travel visits and social events

Mrs H R Crayton left for Muscatine to join relatives and visit Rev W F Ogleton and his mother en route to Minneapolis St Paul then Beloit Wis for a week and a Beloit visit until July 16 Hazel Anwyl of Crawfordville was in Washington yesterday a pink climbing rose display is noted at M R Meek yard east of the house Mrs W A Cook visiting Chicago G E F Frey masseur to be at Cy Bushs 487 S 4th Ave on Saturday July 6

Reef Ginger H. R. Crayton Muscatine W. F. Ogleton Minneapolis St. Paul Beloit Wis Hazel Anwyl Crawfordaville Washington M. R. Meek W. A. Cook Chicago G .Ef. Frey Cy Bush Res S. 4Th Ave Kenneth Anderson Rhoda Joy Milford Anderson Kenneth Tampico Ill Raymond Ferguson Des Moines George Ferguson Victor Westphal Perry Kephart W. D. Booth Prairie Flower Earl Booth Mr. Kephart Penneys M. D. Thomson Oakville Ted Pratt Larry Douglas Milo Glider Elwyn Booth Bill Young Washington State Virginia Kephart Helen Sartor Phillips and Hebner’s Helen Vida Casper Biklen Leo Nardy Edward Patricia Robert Wellman Donald Bishop Crawfordsville W. C. Hedges B. C. Hebensberger Clarence Logan Klein Kiothing Clyde Stoutner Keota Verney's Ed Mikseh Hendrix Leonard C. W. Startsman Lansdowne Iowa City H. C. Hull Startsman Nellie BE Wilson CC. W. Stewart Bvgg Denny HH. P. Hoyle Mildred Hoyle Waverly Nebr C. EB Negus Timothy Washington National Bank Ode Ferguson Phil Weldin Ripley Sunset Park

Local loan help on signature loans

A reader can visit I. MecCleery on the third floor Bailey Ridge in Washington for assistance in obtaining a signature loan up to 300 dollars. visit today for details.

A. I. MecCleery Bailey Ridg Washington

Local Families Move Nearby After Hynek Meat Market Role

Mrs. Frank Hynek and daughter Marilyn Jean join Mr. Hynek in town after he takes over the meat market at the A. and P. store on the east square. They plan to move into an apartment soon while staying temporarily with store manager J. Z. Hinshaw and wife. The note also mentions Mrs. DeWitt visiting Pella on business, and Mr. and Mrs. John Lemon returning from a Colorado vacation to Gunnison Denver and Estes Park.

Frank Hynek Marilyn Jean Mr. Hynek Marshalltown Hynek J. Z. Hinshaw C. J. Freywee and Son Joseph Gland Yester Gay

Washington Butter Chronicles and Local Visits

Hinshaw changes plan after mistaking wolves for red foxes at Lincoln Park. Mrs. Vincent Thompson of Iowa City, a district nurse, is here on business. The city hosts visitors from Michigan, Illinois, Missouri and Colorado with relatives in Iowa City. several plans to travel, return dates unclear.

Zear Hinshaw Lincoln Chicago Vincent Thompson Iowa City O. P. Murphy Robert Ann Los Heljem Breese Murphy Carrie Moorman Florence Carven Corahm Yipsilanti, Mich Lewis Klein Margaret Hollinrake Keithlesburg Ill Agnes Wheelan Carl Meek Sidney, CO M. RR. Meek G. W. Manussier Edannan Murphy Pierce City Charles Crane Edanna Missouri Sylvia Warren F. W. Eastwood Dolcas Nein Ives McKay Fred L. Moore Moore Towa Betty Bick Towa City

Hospital Update From Washington County

Mrs. Ardelle Pieper and her son Keith James left Washington County Hospital for home north of town. Mrs. Don Hazen also went home from the hospital. Mrs. Ralph Young returned to her home today.

Ardelle Pieper Keith James Washington County Hospital Don Hazen Ralph Young

Card of Thanks for Ed Gray and Family

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and beautiful flowers at the time of our bereavement. Mrs. Ed Gray and Family.

Ed Gray

Oysters Declared Safe Food by City Health Officer

A city health officer states oysters may be among the safest foods, noting spoilage is rarely detected and could mislead consumers. The remark underscores cautious handling and proper preparation for shellfish.

Brinning Held For Intoxicated Driving After Oil Station Crash

Forrest Brinning was arrested by City Marshal Blaine Holmes on charges of driving while intoxicated after allegedly damaging property at the North Marion Avenue Standard Oil station and colliding with an oil pump. He was brought before Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee and turned over to Sheriff Harold M. Putnam with bonds set at $1,000.

Forrest Brinning Blaine Holmes North Marion Avenue Standard Oil Station Brinning Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee Harold M. Putnam

Community Notes Highlight Area Visits and Local News

Local residents receive guests and travel for business and leisure. Kenneth Anderson to teach in Tampico next year while the Ferguson and Kephart families visit and relocate. A summer fashion rush arrives at Penneys with 7c dresses as townsfolk share weather oddities and small town errands.

Peace Caravaners Speak on World Peace at Legion Meeting

Two Swarthmore College students Miss Lydia Highley and Miss Helen Hornbeck spoke at an American Legion meeting on world peace. They announced World Peace Sunday in Washington with services at United Presbyterian Church and local churches, then planned talks in West Branch and West Liberty.

World Peace American Legion Post West Branch West Liberty Washington Union United Presbyterian Church Lydia Highley West Chester Helen Hornbeck Kalamazoo Mich American Friends Service Committee Society of Friends—Quakers Miss Highley Swarthmore College Miss Hornbeck Swarthmor Iowa Jesse Busby C. W. Long D. C. Fulton Rotary Club Legion American Legion Sinc Peace American Friends Servicescommittee Columbia University School of Journalism

Murder Suspect Arrested While Watching Pool in Detroit

Merton Goodright, wanted in Detroit for the murder of an eleven year old girl, was arrested here when police checked fingerprints after spotting him among children in a pool. Authorities learned his Detroit warrant only after the fingerprint comparison confirmed his identity.

New York Merton Goodright Detroit

State Flower of Germany Known as Kaiserblume

The state flower of Germany under the empire was the Kaiser blume also called the blue cornflower in America. It was a special favorite of Emperor William I as part of imperial symbolism and tradition.

Germany America William I

City council outlines Van Buren Street surfacing plan

The council reviews steps for surfacing with crushed rock and heavy asphalt oil on Van Buren Street and adjacent blocks. City Solicitor Bailey to report on bids, drainage, and contract awards while amendments to the resolution are prepared for final passage. The street list covers East and West Madison, Jefferson, Second and Third streets, avenues including North Second through North Twelfth, and related segments with owner costs of 19.80 per lot front.

Henry B. Bailey Second Street North Avenue B North Avenue Third Street Marion Avenue Madison Street Fourth Avenue Ninth Avenue Jefferson Street Iowa Avenue Second Avenue Twelfth Avenue Fifth Avenue Sunpet Park Cemetery van Buren Street Washington Street Third Avenue East Fifth Street East Eleventh Street East Jackson Street East Washington Street West Main Street West Madison Street West Second Street West Fifth Street West Sixth Street East Main Street East Third Street Seventh Avenue East Seventh Street C. M.& St. P. & P. Railway Marion East Sixth Street North Fourth Avenue

Ward's Big Demonstration Draws 239 At Montgomery Ward

More than 200 attend the store demonstration by the Montgomery Ward store and learn about gas, oil and gasoline ranges. Prizes are awarded after rapid-fire stove tests showing modern ranges cook and bake in minutes. Angel food cakes bake in eleven minutes using gas.

Montgomery Ward Carrow Wards

Unlucky Number 13 in Persian Counting Tradition

A note on Persian counting deems the number 13 unlucky. The text refrains from using it and shows a playful renumbering such as 10, 11, 12, it le Bot 18 but 14.

Persia Patives

Franklin D. And The Supreme Court Opinion Piece

A critical letter argues Franklin D Roosevelt inflated his brain trust beyond the Supreme Court and accuses him of favoring a world court and a bond financed deficit. The writer attacks Roosevelt and bankers while warning against hubris and warns that what rises must fall.

Fourth of July Celebrations Across Iowa Statewide

Iowa communities plan Independence Day events with parades, concerts, boxing cards, wrestling, and church festivals. Highlights include Jolng Joe Goeders and Verne Trickel in Emmetsburg, a Wellman bomb salute, Tama Indian costumes, and safety warnings after last year’s fatalities and injuries.

Fairfield Central Park Emmetsburg Jolng Joe Goeders Verne Trickel Electric Park al Nelson Des Moines Nick Olson Humboldt Jo Tipton Cedar Iee Tipton Cedar Bluff Grundy County Lyester Ivester Wellman B. B. Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Iowa

Olds Wins Game In Tender Inning By Local Team

Olds defeated Wyman 1 to in ten innings under Friday night lights at the new kittenball diamond. Saturday Wayland beat Olds 6 to 3. Monday Crawfordsville defeated an Olds team. Several local residents attended events and many visits and family outings are noted in the community column.

Chas. Faulkner Olds Wyman Wayland Crawfordsville John Huston Tollie Morgan Swedenbure

Washington Community Players Stage This Thing Called Love

Broadcast by local group drew strong listening reports for a well presented romance titled This Thing Called Love. Hayden Hughes Milan Thompson and Kathryn Little led the cast with solid support. another show is planned for July 24.

Washington WSU Hayden Hughes Milan Thompson Kathryn Little

Long Dodges Blow On Dance Floor In D.C.

Senator Huey Long ducked a punch aimed at him by Tracy Ansell at the Shoreham Terrace hotel during a dance. He dodged the strike and cleared his partner from the floor after Ansell leaped from a table.

Washington D. C U.P Huey Long Tracy Ansell Samuel Ansell Shoreham Terrace Long Ansell

Wheat rust damage reports discounted by agriculture dept

Washington July 3 4 UP Reports of widespread damage to the wheat crop from rust were discounted by the department of agriculture in an official statement today.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture

Classified Ad Note About Kalona Visit

Mr and Mrs Vernseh er of Kalona visited at Sehlat ters, too.

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Arkansas visitors mingle in Little Rock area gossip

Ted Castrain of Little Rock visited Ray Minick yesterday. Ray Livingston and family of Chicago arrive today with Dave and Bob Livingston staying the summer. Nell Samson, two years in Jackson Michigan, will extend her visit. Mr and Mrs Livingston plan a two week stay.

Ted Castrain Little Rock Ark Ray Minick Little Rock Vb. P. Livingston and Sons Dave Bob Chicago Nell Samson Jackson, Mich Mrs. Livingstom Miss Samson

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Bill Olmstead Auburn, N Byaihems van Bureau Street Council National League Hubbell Terry Frank Frisch Hartnett Pepper Martin Cleveland Stadium J. Dean St. Louis Cardinals Franklin D. and The Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Jefferson Davis Mr. Roosevelt Brain Trust World Court House of Congress Wall Street Franklin D A. B. Swipt Homer Zinge Henry Goldsmith Frank Boshart Grover DeVarman Ralph Miller Phyllis Mike Columbus Junction D. K. Jones Spirit Lake Dee Moines J. BE. Stneker A. RR Waylend Priday Walter DeWitt Sehlatter End Tebn Widmer and Wex Ava Juvine Mr End Mes Chas Paulkner Marjorie Joe Schiatter Leland Iowa Southern Utilities Co Dorothy’s Dorothy’s Cone State Theatre Franklin Township Washington County Melvin T Booth Geneva Eosers Moneys Sud Credita
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