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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

2

Local Travel and Family Visits Across States

Naomi Simpson and Thelda Tracy traveled from Simpson, Virginia to Indianola yesterday. Stanley, Virginia residents also visited relatives in Winterest while Naomi and Thelda visited Simpson colonel-1. Mrs. Dick Worstell and Wilda Augustine, along with Ann Jean, visit here. they are Mrs. Worstell’s relatives from Billings Montana. Orstell is a teacher and they will stay for some time.

Naomi Simpson Stanley Simpson Virginia Thelda Tracy Indianola Relant Naomi Thelda Simpson Coloner Beckington Iowa Dick Worstell Wilda Augustine Ann Jean Worstell Agand al Augustine Chester Billings Montana Orstell

Hardware store sale notice seeks settlements

George W. Stewart announces an estimate related to a hardware store, asking persons owing accounts to come in as soon as possible for settlement. The fragment suggests an overdue debt collection notice.

George W. Stewart

Local Notices Of Travel Visits And Birth Announcement

Miss Mary Gail Letts left Iowa City for Washington D C to visit a brother and relatives. Mrs J W Phillips travels to Santa Ana California to tell sister Mrs Claude whose husband died recently. Dr G E Kray will be at Cy Bush res 4th Ave Sat July 20. Mrs Lynn Van Horn of North will go to Beach California to assist cousin Mrs FG. Who is very critically ill. Mrs Sands sister of Bertha Phillips Wash and Mrs Harry Dickles Maines left this morning. Ned Brook and new wife from Augusta Maine arrive to visit then travel to North to see Johns. Miss Dell Brookhart retired nurse to live with sister Mrs Poole. Marriage license granted to Mrs Miller Kalona and Daniel Ugh Miles North Dakota. Mr and Mrs Jo Kelly of via have a son born this morning weighing four pounds. The baby is a brother to Janice Mary born yesterday to Mr and Mrs A J of Washington.

Mary Gail Letts Iowa City Forington D. C J. W. Phillips Santa Ana Calif Claude Flynn Riverside California G. Ek.ray Cy Bush Res 4Th Ave Lynn van Horn Rth Beach F. G Sands gBertha Phillips Wash Harry Dickles Maines Pennsylvania Dickerson J. R. Blanchflow Jackson Mich Ned Brook Augusta Walter T. L. Mokharts Myrtle Touth John Dell, Brookhart Wesley Mehospital Chicago Poole Miller Kalona Danielugh Miles North da Kelly Via A. J Washington Janice Mary

Hospital Notes From Washington Area

Hospital records show Harry Renoux and baby were moved home from Washington hospital last evening. Merle White and Daisy Painter left for their homes and Mrs Mayme Fletcher of Win was admitted for medical care. Charles Fish underwent surgery at the hospital this morning. Mable Burger 16 underwent an appendectomy. Lillian Perrin 5 of Kalona was brought for medical treatment, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Perrin.

Harry Renoux Baby Ter Washington To Merle White Brigh Daisy Painter Mayme Fletcher Win Wash County Yester Charles Fish Mable Burger Lillian Perrin Kalona Ing Harley Perrin

Box Opened, Is Empty

A historical note records the opening of a box that proved empty, mentioning Mrs Grace Fid as the bride of the late.

Ines Grace Fiiday

Birthday cheers fill a list of local residents

Local birthdays are announced for Mrs. Lloyd Easter and daughter Arlene, Mrs. Earl Simpson, Ruth Ringheim, Mrs. Ida M Hayes, Mrs. Maggie Burger, Ethel Maye Churchill, Mrs. John Hyde Jr, Mrs. Joe Krotz, and Mrs. Matt Wehr. Notes include ages and dates, with Virginias celebration tied to July weekends.

Matt Wehr Virginia

Eugene Engel Birthday Celebration At Home

Gracehill correspondent notes Eugene Engel is celebrating his birthday at home. Guests for supper at the Harlan Engel home include Rey Carl W Klein and family and Mrs Clara Engle in honor of the occasion.

Eugene Engel Gracehill Rey Carl W. Klein Clara Engle Harlan Engel Eugene

Surprise Birthday Picnic for Leslie Ross at Sunset Park

Pleasant Ridge resident Leslie Ross celebrated with a family picnic at Sunset Park. Relatives gathered include Jack Huddleston and Frank Bruggmeyier with Francis and Jackie Huddleston of Fairfield, Vernon Beatty and Evelyn Beatty, Viola Beatty of Riverside, Bert Ross of Wayland, Howard Sigafoose and Jean, and Leslie Ross’s own family Helen and Lois Jean.

Leslie Ross Leslie Ross Pleasant Ridge Sunset Park Jack Huddleston Frank Bruggmeyier Francis Jackie Huddleston Fairfield Vernon Beatty Evelyn and Viola Riverside Bert Ross Wayland Howard Sigafoose Jean Leslie Ross Helen Lois Jean

Playwrights and Critics Attend Iowa Conference

Iowa City hosts the Western Theater conference at the University of Iowa July 25 26 and 27 with attendees from 15 states including playwrights critics and directors. The opening day features Ellsworth Prouty Conkle’s world premiere Prologue to Glory performed by student actors. Visiting speakers include Elmer Rice author of Street Scene and The Left Bank and FERA administrator Harry Hopkins.

Iowa City University of Iowa Ellsworth Prouty Conkle Elmer Rice New York Harry Hopkins FERA

Is He Legally Dead in Tama County Estate Case

William Voss is missing since seven years and his widow Meta Voss seeks $7,000 from the estate. Emil Voss disputes proof of death as Tama County District Court sets Sept 2 for a hearing on the disappearance ruling.

Tama William Voss Gladbrok Tama County Voss Meta Voss Holstein Germany Emil Voss

Crawfordsville Guests Return Home from Missouri Visit

Nellie Manners reports Crawfordsville residents travel updates including John Wooley and Mrs Wooley returning to Columbus Missouri and Harold Graham heading back to Knoxville for work. Local church lawn ice cream sale by Millson circle nets about 24 dollars. Visitors Helen Hodgkiss Audrey Hanna of Oakdale stay with Margaret Robertson. Rev W G Robertson preaches in Salem. Mrs Anwyll improves after sudden Sabbath illness.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville John Wooley Columbus Wooley Harold Graham Knoxville Millson United Presbyterian Church Helen Hodgkiss Audrey Hanna Oakdale Margaret Robertson W. G. Robertson Salem Fred Anwyll

Park A Findley Secures Order to Open Bank Box

Park A Findley obtained a court order to forceably open his Valley Savings bank safety deposit box but upon opening nothing was found inside the box.

Park A. Findley Valley Savings Bank Safety Deposit

Notice of Hearing on Proposed Resolution of Necessity

Washington Iowa residents are notified that the City Council will hear objections on August 5 1935 at 7 30 PM in City Hall regarding a proposed resolution of necessity for constructing an intercepting sewer and sewage pumping station in the Northwest Washington Sunset Park Sewer District with details on materials routes and assessments to fund the project.

Northwest Washington-Sunset Park City of Washington Iowa State of R. L & P. Railway Company Washington Addition Cc. M. St. P. & P. Railway Company C. M. St. P. & P. Railway Company Northwest Washington Addition C. R. I. & P. Railway Company West Main Street Southwest Washington Park Drive Sunset Park Madison Street Southwest Washington Addition Washington County Corporation North Third Avenue East Eleventh Street Block 19 Denny West Fifth Street Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company Mately Doig City of Washington South Town Avenue Iowa Avenue St. P. M North Corporation Towa Northwest Washington-Sunset City Washington, Iowa

Muscatine Couple Wed Here Yesterday

The marriage of Myrtle Whis ler and Elmer Edwin Reinier, both of Muscatine, occurred at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at the office of Justice of the Peace J E Bovee. An unnamed young man served as their attendant. The couple will reside near Muscatine where Reinier operates a farm.

Myrtle Whisler Muscatine Elmer Edwin Reinier J. E. Bovee

Legion Convention Opens in Ft Dodge With 14 Counties

The eighth district American Legion convention is under way in Fort Dodge today with representation from 14 counties attending the annual event hosted in the city.

Wyman Community Club Elects Officers At July Meeting

Wyman July gathering featured the annual business meeting and officer elections. President Cascal Hamilton and officers were re elected. Plans for a Saunders Park picnic at Mt Pleasant on Aug 14 were set with committee selections and refreshments served.

Blake Spencer Hugh Herron Fred Humphreys Paul Huston R. Paisley L. M. Bogle E. V. Humphreys Saunders Park Mt. Pleasant Frank Courtney John Simmons Clair Mullen

Charles City Approves $66,000 Hospital Bond Issuance

Charles City voters favored a $66,000 bond issue for a new municipal hospital building by a majority of 496 votes. A tax levy not exceeding one and one quarters mills per annum will pay for the hospital. A PWA grant of $54,000 will be asked, making a total of $120,000.

Charles City PWA

Also Mentioned on This Page

Itin’s Modern Cleaners Dixie Dugan Laddie J. P. McEvoy J. H. Striebel Ue Isleee Lloyd Easter Arlene Mrs. Earl Simpson Ruth Ringheim Ida M. Hayes West Maggie Burger Merrimac Ethel Maye Churchill Valley John Hyde, Jr Brighton St. 2 Joe Krotz Highland Center Missouri M. M. Young Jefferson Street West Madison Southwest Sateen Iowa Coal AID Community Club Wyman Terraplane A.A.A Detroit L. C. Willits Motor CO
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