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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1933

Page

6

Pre-nuptial party for Miss Priscilla Morrison held in West Washington home

Mrs. Guy Carleton hosted a bridge evening honoring Miss Priscilla Morrison ahead of her Iowa City wedding to Hunton Sellman. Esther Hay won high score. Mrs. Morrison received a gift. Out of town guest Mrs. Harry Rice of Toledo attended. light refreshments served.

Priscilla Morrison Hunton Sellman Iowa City Guy Carleton West Washington Street Esther Hay Miss Morrison George Freshwaters Harry Rice Toledo Ohio George Morrison

Bankers Entertained At Barclay Home

A group of fifteen men connected with the Washington State bank reorganization were hosted at the Glen Tatclay home at 614 West Washington St for an indoor picnic after storm prevented lawn games. The event featured yarn spinning and discussion with later socializing and a two course tray lunch.

Washington State Bank Glen Tatclay West Washington St

Missionary Society to Meet at Church Tuesday Evening

The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society will gather at the church Tuesday evening for a regular pot luck supper at 6 15. Missionary in India Joe Graber will speak. The Pythian Sisters set their regular meeting for Tuesday July 18 at the K I bath at o o'clock.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Joe Graber India Pythian Sisters K. I. Bath

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting and Pythian Circle Event

The Lexington Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon July 20 with Velva Green and others as hostesses. Mr. Harry Shrader will entertain the Pythian Circle on Saturday afternoon at Mrs. J. H. Maxwell’s home. Pythian Sisters and families host a pot luck copper at Sunset Park on Wednesday evening July 19, bring a dish to pass and utensils.

Blanche Endicott Highland Social Club Blanche Findicott Lola Steele Fern = Steele Belle McCreedy Washington Rolleal Irene Harrison Rebekah Club Sunset Park Frank Morgan Leonard Geyer al Horsey Odd Fellows Home Mason City Frank Sehneider Rosemary Club Mrs Dale Jones Lloyd Foster Noble Grand Circle Odd Fellows Hall Lexington Ladies Aid Velva Green Besse Huber Mable Huber Mary Oldfield Maria Oldfield Amanda Schulty Harry Shrader Pythian Circle J. H. Maxwell West Mear al Seumweltier Mire Gen Ted Crone

Watch Nearly 700 Years Old Sells in London

An antique timepiece from the early machine age, 700 years old and still striking the hours, once owned by Charles, sold in London for 8875.

Chich Charlies London

Fifth Avenue Fashions: Mature Woman Lines

Graceful lines for the mature woman shift to simple flattering dresses. A triple sheer crepe frock with full sleeves and slenderizing neckline is highlighted, with pattern No. 5265 offered in sizes 36 through 50 and yardage details in the envelope.

Elephants Kill Martha After Rampage at St Louis Zoo

A 7000 pound elephant named Martha at Forest Park Zoo went maniacal on keeper David Frede injuring his ear and seriously threatening others. After veterinarians failed to tranquilize her, Martha was killed by a hunter using an elephant rifle. Workmen disposed of the carcass by dawn, with only the head and feet saved.

ST. Louis Martha David Frede Bill Rost Frede Forest Park Zoo R. A. Kammerer Dro Kammerer George P. Vierheller Derson St. Louis Post Dispatch Journal Mre Gladys Williams Latimer Dr. Kammerer Zoo

Roosevelt Appeal Aids Wet Cause in 3 Southern States

In Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee repeal campaigns gain momentum as Roosevelt appeals to Democrats to back the party platform. Alabama swing includes Bankhead Huddleston. Black silent. Miller silent. Arkansas relies on literature and silent vote. Tennessee claimed as favorable and features Farley’s broadcast. State rights and party obligation cited as key arguments.

Atlanta Dixie States Alabama Arkansas Tennessee Roosevelt John H. Bankhead George Huddleston Hugo Black B. M. Miller Memphis James A. Farley Farley South

Ancient Chinese taxi meters measured miles with pebbles

A historical note claims that six centuries ago Chinese vehicles carried passengers and used a pebble in a receptacle to tally each mile travelled, an early form of distance metering.

Federal effort mounts to end racketeering threat

The United States government coordinates a three-pronged attack on racketeers. Copeland Senate Committee hearings will craft broader federal power, Justice Department boosts investigations, and the national industrial recovery act may label racketeering a federal offense. Strong data and a large investigative staff back the push to curb extortion, kidnappings, and related crimes nationwide. The drive includes proposed controls on interstate gun shipments and a move to use federal codes to prosecute racketeers during the emergency.

United Press United States America Roosevelt Copeland Senate Department of Justice Copeland National Industrial Recovery Act Royal S. Copeland Dem N. Y Arthur Vandenburg Micchigan Louis Murphy Iowa Franklin D. Hutchinson Vandenburg Murphy Colonel Hutchinson Colonel Hutchison Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation Senate New York Hugh 8. Cummings Joseph B. Keenan Cleveland Keenans John H. Amen O'Connell Albany Charles A. Lindbergh

Jackson Township Community Meeting Invitation

All residents of Jackson township and nearby communities are invited to a social and educational meeting at Knotek Brothers home on Tuesday evening July 18. The county agent will show two moving pictures and a reel of comedy. The Northern Star 411 girls will serve ice cream and cake.

Jackson Township Knotek Brother Northern Star

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