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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1932

Page

7

Millson Circle Reorganizes at United Presbyterian Church

In Crawfordsville on July 2 the Millson Circle of the United Presbyterian church held a Thursday meeting for reorganization. Miss Mina McCleary led, with Mrs. Mabel Monson of Keokuk Presbyterial assisting. Ethopia was studied and talks given by Louise Barnes and Mary Ethel White. Talma and Marie Clark sang a duet. Officers elected included Louise Barnes.

Crawfordsville Millson Young Ladies Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Mina McCleary Mabel Monson Young Peoples Work Keokuk

Retention Shield Demonstration Slated in Washington

H L Hoffman of Minneapolis will demonstrate his Perfect Retention Shields in Washington at the Colenso Hotel on Thursday July 7 from 10 a m to 4 p m. The event promotes scientific work and claims remarkable results and satisfied clients. Home Office 535 Boston Block Minneapolis.

H. L. Hoffman C. F. Redlich Minneapolis

Millson Society Holds Winter Meeting With Refreshments

The Millson society named for Mrs Ema Millson meets despite winter schedules as young ladies balance college and teaching. Light refreshments were served by Louise Barnes and Mary White. A church organ recital led by Mrs S J Cocklin at the Methodist church in Washington drew attending friends. Mrs T W Rickey is indisposed.

Alice Williams Ruth Barnes Louise Barnes Mary White Ema Millson Gujranwala India Colege E. S. Hebner Mine McCleary

Beverly Hills Teacher Julia Darrow on Vacation

Miss Julia Darrow a physical education teacher at Beverly Hills High School is spending her vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs F L Darrow in Columbus Junction after traveling by automobile with an accompanying companion.

Columbus Junction Julia Darrow Beverly Hills Calif F. L. Darrow

Weekend Visits and Local Events Highlight Iowa Town Notes

Kenneth Darrow of Fullerton and Frank Deford with Mrs. Deford visit in Rock Island. Hilda Fulton hosts Standard Bearers in Methodist church. Wilma Masonholder from Davenport visits Masonholders. A temporary road to a rock quarry near Columbus City to supply county roads. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ruston celebrate 25th anniversary in Grand Junction with church party and double wedding ring quilt. Harry Fornare from Chicago visits Klotz home. Oakland Social club to meet July 14. Eugene Pease and family and Mrs. Ruby Kennedy visit Cotter. Randall Gentzler and daughter visit Rock Island relatives. Marian and Virgilia Williams visit grandmother Mrs. Lieberknecht. Rev J O Hall preaches at Oakland Presbyterian. Oskaloosa training school reports given by several Misses. William Edmondson hosts relatives for dinner.

Kenneth Darrow Fullerton Calif Frank Deford Rock Island William Deford Robert E. Owens Hilda Fulton Methodist Church Wilma Masonholder Davenport George Masonholder Charles Aringdale Columbus City Louisa County W. E. Ruston Grand Junction Presbyterian Church Harry Fornare Chicago M. W. Klotz Randall Gentzler Marian Virgilia Williams Mt. Vernon J. Lieberknecht J. O. Hall Oakland Presbyterian Church Oskaloosa Training School Dorothy Bates Florence Hamilton Marion Harris Velda McConathay William Edmondson

Night Club Lady Lola Carewe Murder Mystery

Lola Carewe known as The Night Club Lady is found dead in her New York penthouse on New Year’s, with Christine Quires and a mysterious first name Basil linked to the case. Thatcher Colt, police chief, orders dust analysis, hair and photograph clues, and a Paris-bound telephoto request to crack the murder within a day.

Lola Carewe Hugh Baldwin Lola Thatcher Colt Basil Christine Everett Rochester Rochester Police Edward Center Street Dougherty Colt Morningside Professor Luckner Flynn Dorothy Lox Marcel Grandon Avenue D’lena Tony Mr. Dougherty Doctor Baldwin Baldwin Gavin M. Dupont Paris Betty Seventieth Street Arthur Judas Christine Quires New York Western Union Edward Quires Harmon

W. C. T. U. not favor third party dry movement

Evanston Illinois July 6 The W C T U is not considering joining a third party dry movement. National president Ella A Boole says women will decide their political action. Decisions will be made at the national convention in Seattle August 12 to 19. Members attending Indianapolis prohibitionists meeting act only as individuals.

Evanston Ill INS Ella A Boole

Oldest Building and Home in Washington Revisited

Interviews with Col C J Wilson Chas Blair Frank L Wilson and W R Mount reveal the Blair store on the southeast square as the oldest store on the square built around the Civil War era by Robert Dawson. The oldest occupied home is the W R Mount residence on South Iowa Avenue built in 1845 by Jonathan H Wilson, father of Mrs Mount.

the Square Washington Col. C. J. Wilson Chas. Blair Frank L. Wilson W. R Mount Washington County Blair Robert Dawson W. R. Mount Iowa Avenue Jonathan H. Wilson Mount Wilson Central Park

No Features 2YMA Pee Slain in Her Penthouse

Thatcher Colt investigates the New York murder of Lola Carewe in her penthouse at 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Eunice the maid, Dr. Baldwin, and Christine Quires figure in the case as detectives wire telephoto leads to Paris and search for a dead woman’s diary, a note, and a suspect train arrival.

Blunice Flynn Eunice Colt Mra. Carewe Baldwin Dorothy Lox Homicide Bureau Christine Quires Our Department Rochester New York Lola Carewe Christine Lola Inspector Flynn Everett

Obituary of Viola Marie Fredrickson Smith

Viola Marie Fredrickson Smith born January 27 1809 in Peoria TL died June 80 1932. She lived in Olds Iowa Crawfordsville and later married Donald F Smith in Crawfordsville on Sept 22 1928. She leaves husband mother stepfather one brother and two steps in law with services held July 2 at Jones funeral parlors and Elm Grove cemetery interment.

Viola Marie Fredrickson Smith Peoria Olds Iowa Congregational Cdurch Crawfordsville John Fredrickson Donald F. Smith Ortie Page Henry Fredrickson Decatur, I Jessie Roy Page Jones Funeral T. C. Kennedy Methodist Episcopal Church Wellman Elm Grove Cemetery

Rail timetable items for ORL and P railroad services

A dense list of eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with numbers, timings, and notes on stops and special services. It includes reference to California passengers, county seats, and multiple agents such as L. Goodlander and J.C. McKay, plus lines like Washington and Oskaleen Branch and the Southwest Limited.

California el Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodlander

Scientist warns that blunt speakers may lack depth of thought

A scientist contends that people who burst out and voice their thoughts impulsively are not deep thinkers. The remark highlights concerns about reflection and consideration in public discourse.

Sahara Desert Temperature Ranges Across Regions

The article notes Sahara daily highs vary by location with as much as a 40 degree spread. In low-lying areas summer highs reach 115 to 120F, dropping to near freezing at night, while other times temperatures stay between 100 and 105F.

Sahara Sahara Desert

Masonic Lodges Schedule Notice in Washington and Damascus

Regular meetings listed for Lodges Washington Loigs No 96 A M and Damascus Shrine No 10 W 8 of J. Held on first Fridays and fourth Tuesdays respectively at Mason ic Temple rooms. Officers Glenn Mace A W Yard Grace B Twinam J W Bidwell present.

Washington Loigs Mo A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrite Masonic Temple Grace EB. Twinam

Dentists and Real Estate Listings on Main Street

An OCR fragment lists dentists at W D Dwyker Valley Building with a Third floor address and phone 176, Dr T J Wease near Court House at 219 West Main St phone 354, Dr O F Boll er at 219 West Washington St phone 76, and John W Applegate Real Estate with Farm and City Property at City Hall across from State Theatre phone 2.

W. D. Dwyker Valley Building Northeast Corner Square T. J. Wease Court House Penney Store West Main St Commercial Bank Corner West Washington St John W. Applegate City Hall State Theatre

Attorneys Livingst on Bichere Abstracts Office Address

Attorneys Livingston and Bichere run the abstract department at 204 West Main Street block east of Court House with phone 147.

Livingston & Bichere W. Livingston E. C. Eicher West Main St Court House

Chiropractor Neuroesiometer Service Ad

Office opposite Court House offers neuroesiometer service with contact numbers 142 and 16 percent. Downstairs office conveys location and instruction to call for appointments.

Court House Downstaira

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