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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1931

Page

8

Local shoppers include residents from Ainsworth and Keota

Local shopping today drew names such as Melyvin Soukup and Harrison from Ainsworth, C. C. Cady and William McAkie from Keota, Clarence Redlinger, Mrs. Glen McCoy, Wayland, Ernie Herr, and George E. Koehler of Ainsworth, H. M. Groendycke of Reinhland shopped here yesterday.

Melyvin Soukup Ainsworth Wharrison C. Cady Keota William McAkie Clarence Redlinger Glen McCoy Wayland Ernie Herr George EF. Koehler Ainesworth

Red Cross knitting drive appeals for volunteers in Washington county

Local notes report visitors from Brighton Crawfordsville and Davenport and seek women to knit socks for soldiers. Washington county quota is ten pairs with Red Cross supplying material and instructions. Call Anna Dawson for details and watch for upcoming household goods sales ads in the Journal for July 13 and 15 auction listings.

Homer Rotzinger Brighton Charles Hays Crawfordsville Lizzie Williams Red Cross W. A. Gibson Don Brindley A. Anderson George Clapper Washington County Anna Dawson Walter Barnett Des Moines Beatrice Wilson Jk. Fr. Riley Crawfordsvill W. A. Delzell Davenport Miss Wilson Washington Iow D. FF. Mucon

Michels and Willer Wed in Tipton Iowa

Word is received of the marriage of T. A. Michels and Miss Eva Mae Willer at Tipton Iowa on 1 July both.

T. A. Michels Eva Mae Willer Tipton Iowa

Public sale of household foods advertised for July 138

Notice reads public sale of household foods to be held Monday at two oclock at 202 East Madison with details in Saturday Journal ad. Mentions Donna Evans leaving for Mercer Missouri after visiting at the Dayton home. Mary Mooney of Ottumwa and Will Koepke of Milwaukee visited the Dayton and Carvaugh homes.

East Madison Sat Journal Caote Donna Evans Mercer J. BD Mary Mooney Ottumwa D LL Carvaugh Will Koepke Milwaukee J. D. Dayton Boetrice Nebr

Omaha Raid Nets Two Large Stills in Old Sheep Barn

A morning raid by federal and county officers at 52nd Street in South Omaha recovered two 250 gallon stills in an abandoned 140 by 200 foot sheep barn. Authorities seized eighty saloons of whiskey sixty gallons of alcohol and about a thousand gallons of mash. No arrests were made as the barn was deserted. one still showed months of use while the other was not yet fully equipped. Equipment valued around $16,000.

Omaha Neb W.pa Streets Nebraska

Social Notices From Washington And Nearby Streets

In Washington last evening Mr and Mira Will Severts of Wayland visited. Mrs W C Hedges and daughter Ruth called on Mrs Hedges father A S Allen in Wayland. Mrs W C Jones of Columbus Junction and daughter Mrs Edwin Richards of Cotter shopped here this morning. Wendall Booth Nate Young and Delbert Badham plan to spend next week at Pine Lake near Iowa Falls. Mrs Loren Hazen of near Ainsworth visited her mother Mrs M Sands who has recently been ill. Karl Ferguson of Crawfordsville was here today on business. Mrs William Hagie of Crawfordsville was a business visitor yesterday. Guest nights Monday and Tuesday at the theaters per Le Stute and Fox ads. Mrs Arthur Jones left yesterday for Long Beach California called by the serious illness of her sister Miss Ruby Dunlap who was planning to leave for Washington when compelled to go to the hospital for an operation. Frank Buckley is spending the weekend at his mother Mrs John Buckley’s home.

W. C. Jones Columbus Junction Edwin Richards Cotter Wendall Booth Nate Young Delbert Badham Pine Lake Iowa Falls Loren Hazen Ainsworth M. &. Sands Karl Ferguson Crawfords Ville William Hagie Crawfordsville le Stute Fox Arthur Jones Long Beach Calif Ruby Dunlap Washington

Farm Mutual Agents Confer in Washington IA District Meeting

Twenty five agents from eastern Iowa counties gathered in Washington for a district meeting at the YMCA. A luncheon for thirty four attendees was held at North Side Cafe with officials including A G Tompkins and C W Huntley in attendance.

State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company Iowa Washington D. M. C. A North Side A. G. Tompkins C. W. Huntley Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Rusty Des Moines J. H. Jones Ainsworth Walter R Brown Washington Washington County HH. J Montgomery Washington County Farm Bureau State Farm Mutual Auto Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Seek to Equalize Taxes in Township Des Moines

Des Moines July 31 Equalization of township tax assessments in Decatur county will start next week under Floyd B reckwith inspector of the state board of assessment and review The county board of supervisors readjusted assessments under the Bullett bill reducing taxes five percent with townships ranging from 7 5 percent in Grand River to 23 7 percent in Burrell The state board will work to readjust so all townships share equally in the reduction Edward Miller of Fairfield is visiting his sisters Mrs George McDaniel and Mrs Mary I Benz for about a week.

Des Moines Decatur County Floyd Breckwith Tute Board of Assessment and Review County Board of Supervisor Grand River Township Burrell Township State Board Edward Miller Fairfield George McDaniel Mary I. Benz

British statesmen advocate disarmament in international broadcast

New York reports an international broadcast from London featuring Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald David Lloyd George and Stanley Baldwin urging world peace and disarmament. The Royal Albert Hall event was aired in the United States via the Columbia network from 10 780 to 11 35 A M today.

New York America England Hoover Ramsay MacDonald David Lloyd George Stanley Baldwin Tlace Royal Albert Hall London Columbia

Logei y Girl Scout Slumber Party at Virginia Scotsman Home

Twenty girl scouts stayed overnight at Virginia Scotsman's home after arriving with bedding. They then visited the Gibson golf course for play, shared a two course luncheon at midnight, and searched for sleeping spots. A late phone call prompted concern about disturbance before the girls departed around dawn.

Virginia

Rosemary club concert announced for Wednesday

Mrs. Vince Marek will entertain the Rosemary club Wednesday p m July 165 The Washington County 4H club folds their installation ceremony for the new county officers Tuesday evening July 14 at Sunset park near the pavilion Delegates to the fourth annual state convention at Ames will give their reports Everyone is cordially invited to attend

Vince Marek Rosemary Club Washington County 4H Sunset Park Pavillion Ames

Broadgate Family Guests From Postville And Minneapolis

Mrs. F L Broadgate hosts her mother Mrs A F McConnell and nephews Donald and Duane Peterson from Postville and sister Miss Dasie McConnell of Minneapolis. They arrived yesterday for a few days visit. Joe Joe and Josephine McElhinney left for Hastings Nebraska to visit Will Nelson home then proceed to Andrew Melhinney ranch at Arthur Nebraska.

F. L. Broadgate A. PF. McConnell Donald Duane Peterson Postville Dasie McConnell Minneapolis Will Vsit Joe Joe Josephine McElhinney Hastings Nebr Will Nelson Andrew Melhinney Arthur

Community Social Roundup Around Douglas and Nearby

Local notes show households visiting friends and relatives across Douglas area. Entries mention the Kaufman, Stalder, Ross, Conrad, Kaufman, Glanzman, Clarks, Richenberger, and Sinn families spending weekends and weekdays at each other’s homes with calls and gatherings.

Douglas Warren Alien Wade Sinus Gus Richard Clark Fred Stalder Andy Kaufman Fred Stalders Arthur Conrad Joe Ross Pete Lauber Paul Ross August Glanzman Jake Kaufman Emil Stalder August Glunzmans Edith Olive Stalder Clyde Clarks Jacob Richenberger Max Richenberger Wade Sinn Andy Kauffmans

It Is Worth Two Thousand A Year To Look On The Bright Side

A proverb-like remark notes that valuing optimism yields rich benefits, estimating the habit's value at two thousand pounds annually. The quip underscores the social and personal payoff of maintaining a positive outlook.

For Rent Five Room First Floor Apartment

Modern five room first floor apartment with private bath recently painted located near the square. Close to Crass 126 wed sat tf.

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Rankin family visits relatives across Iowa and Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs A J Rankin return from Mount Moline and Mechanicsville to visit family. Guthrie family travels with Mary Jeane to stay a few weeks. Jeanne Planne joins, May Hoff man returns to Chicago. Hubert Wyeosick returns from Chicago. Floyd Beatty travels with Jim. Mary Mercer of Iowa City visits Carolyn Carhee. Pau D J Eichelberger from San Fella arrives with son Will for weeks of visiting relatives.

A. J. Rankin Detsmore Guthrie Moline Donaldell Mechanicsville Guthrie Mary Jeane Jeanne Planne Aso May Hoffman Chicago Mary Mercer Iowa City Carolyn Car Hee D. J. Eichelberger Sanfella Calif Will Beulah Demynek Okee Wisconsin Eichelberger

Booths and Boothe plan Midwest visit after weekend

Mr and Mrs W D Booth and Mr and Mrs Harold Boothe will depart Tuesday morning for Chicago and Indiana to visit relatives for most of the week. Mrs A A Spies and daughter Patty and Mrs Spies' mother Mrs Mulhollen were in Wellman yesterday afternoon for guest nights at local theaters as advertised.

W. D. Booth Harold Boothe Chicago Indiana A. A. Spies Patty Mrs. Spies Mrs. Mulhollen Wellman

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