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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1930

Page

5

League Leaders Face Tough West Road Trip

The National League race sees four western clubs out of contention yet capable of shaping the finish as Detroit topples Washington, Chicago White Fox take two of five from New York, and Philadelphia Athletics ride unexpected west success. In other action, St Louis edges ahead with a 7-2 win as veterans star in Detroit, while Pittsburgh nips Brooklyn 12-8.

United Press Philadelphia St. Louis Browns Ute Letty Grove Eile Alexander Detroit Washington Senators Doubien Wesley Ferrel Gaston Inva Gaely Tenting Chicago Whitefox New ‘York bin Charley Rutling Rovbiya Pittsbareh Vi Ory Robins Cuns

Damascus Shrine and railway timetable details

The notice lists monthly tube and meeting times at the Masonic Temple rooms for Damascus Shrine No.1 and Edith Pulver W. H. Hazel Haven. It includes a railway timetable with train numbers, arrival and departure times, and notes about California passenger service, freight trains, and an agent J.C. McKAY.

Damascus Shrine Jovenlas Masonic Temple Edith Pulver W. H. Hazel Haven Worthy Souib

Sentenced to die but Herron life spared for years

Arch ie Herron, 71, has spent 22 years in a New Jersey prison under a death sentence but has not been executed since 1908 for murdering Rev. Samuel Pickett. Legal actions and changes in governors delayed or halted his execution repeatedly, leaving his fate undecided as officials grappled with his mental condition and long delay.

Trenton N Archie Herron Ace Herron Samuel Pickett Court of Errors Spnwal Supreme ‘Court Bergen Wernor John Franklin Fort Merron Wereen Justice Bergen Tiis Teauires

Vipe Peacefully Passes, Dies of Natural Causes

A brief obituary notes that Vipe died peacefully of natural causes. The state’s involvement is deemed impossible, reflecting a quiet departure and personal repose.

Vipe

Charge That Girl Murdered Father in Court Today

17 year old Ky Sears of Pittsburgh Kentucky faced a murder charge for allegedly shooting her father John Sears 40 as he buried dishes. Witnesses said she became enraged after an argument and retreating to her room obtained a revolver and fired. She reportedly threw objects at him before fleeing.

London Rudy Sears Pittburgh John Sears Sears

Keota Chautauqua Free Again Next Year

Keota Iowa reports a highly successful first free chautauqua with a signed contract to hold another free event next summer. Five days of programs drew broad attendance and converted many locals into chautauqua fans, though funding of 1850 remains tied up until next year. Funeral services for Mrs Charles Baker were held at the Baptist church with burial at Woodlawn cemetery, pallbearers named.

Keota Charles Baker The Baptist Church A A. Wing Baptist Woodlawn Cemetery Fas Tom Brady Sam Miller EN Jackson Wil Koa Osir Jugenheimer Richard Gains

Talleyrand Community Notes Highlights Local Visits

July activity centers on social visits and farm work. Mr and Mrs Ross Sheets and family and Oliver Morgan spent Sunday at Hert. Ellis Watson and Will Vogel drove to Des Moines. Bertha Buch and Jake Ott visited Cardona Ott in Ottumwa. Farmers busy haying and threshing small grain. Nick Fritchen injured cutting his head near Talleyrand. Several residents attended services in Keota.

Cardona Ott Yoseph Ottum Keota Nick Fritichen Talleyrand June Sheetz West Chester Nickie Ott Washington Robert Sheets John Red. Ainger John Keifer Ross Sheetz Song Wiker Burrel Will Crawford Harold Pepper Mea

Committees of Y Selected for Year

Announcement of committees for the M C A work shows the SY's board selecting members at its meeting. Secretary Leigh Soule publishes the list naming chairs and members for Physical Religious Boys Finance House departments.

M.C. A Leigh Soule Lee Holland Eastwood George Freshwaters Frank Sage Lemnd Arthur Taylor D. J. Ross J. Peet GN. Barclay Ralph Shannon Dek McCleery Orville Elder S. W. Livingston

Rural Carrier Meet In Wayland July Night

Rural letter carriers gathered at Ate en's Grove Wayland Town Saturday night July 12 with Wayland Brighton Riverside and Washington represented Harry H. Clark of Wayland was installed as association president Refreshments included sandwiches ice cream and lemonade The next meeting will be at Wellman on Saturday night August The Rebekah club will meet at Sunset Park after a family picnic supper Ladies bring sandwiches a dish and silver In case of rain the meeting will be moved to the hall

Ighton Waabgion County Rial Ateen's Grove Wayland Town Brighton Riverside Washington Harry H. Clark Wayland Rural Wellman Rebekat Club Sunset Park

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