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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1936

Page

2

Local Notes On Visits and Travel Across Iowa and Minnesota

Steve Anderson visited Ottumwa to see his sister. The Rukgabers stayed with Mr and Mrs H B Rukgaber in Mt Pleasant. Edna Mayo returned to Des Moines after a week with the Mayos. The Barclays returned from Clear Lake after a short vacation. The Chadwicks of Owotonna Minn visited the Kerr home with other Danville and Mt Pleasant guests. they plan to return home soon. Dr and Mrs Sorenson drove to Atlantic. Mrs Sorenson will stay while their house is prepared. A 26 lb musket from a Canada fishing trip was displayed at A B Carr meat market with details of the catch.

Mervyn Chadwick Jack Beth Owotonna Minn Heard Kerr Home Kerr Mr. Chadwick Kerr Home Charles Bailey Frank Chandler Will Chandler Danville T. L. White Mt. Pleasant Chadwicks West Main St Leo Hoover R. M. Sorenson Atlantic L. A. Jones Dalsey Nester Falls Canada

Hospital Discharges Include Newborn in Ainsworth Area

Mrs Lewis Prymek and baby gen were discharged to their Ainsworth home last evening. Cecil Woodford and Mrs Peter Fritz of Brighton were discharged yesterday. Mr and Mrs Oscar Collett welcomed a daughter born at 10 02 PM weighing seven pounds five ounces. Vera Amelia Stout of Brighton admitted for medical treatment. Eugene McDowell of Wellman discharged yesterday.

Lewis Prymek Gen Ainsworth Cecil Woodford Peter V. Fritz Brighton Oscar Collett Vera Amelia Stout Eugene McDowell Wellman

Local social notes list visits and trips across Iowa and beyond

The clipping records multiple short notices: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpson visiting Grundy Center and Boone for daughter Bonnie Jean from Camp Hantesa. W. G. Stewart and family visiting Cincinnati. fresh eggs offered by W. S. Reister & Son. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hazen returning from a two week vacation including Skunk River fishing and Chicago. a bicycle theft warning on West Main Street. families traveling to Rockwell City and New Mexico via Denver. Helen Treese and Hazel Hohrer with relatives near Lowaty. Carl Fisher and A. R&R. Schmoeller visiting Eliza, Illinois. EB T Hanson of Clinton visiting Washington. Glen Rouse meeting family in Mt. Vernon en route home. Mrs. F. M. Jennings traveling to Centerville. Miss Fancey Jennings visiting grandmother. Merrill Riel of Davenport visiting the Mayhews. Ralph Beaty and son Richard visiting South Bend, Indiana. Harry Haney visiting Lansing, Michigan. Milan Thompson and siblings heading to Iowa Falls for the Iowa Baptist Assembly.

Henry Witthoft Carl W. Kiein New Mexico Denver Texas Oklahoma Helen Treese Hazel Hohrer F. M. Jennings Centerville Tom Wales Fancey Jennings Merrill Riel Davenport Frank Mayhew South Bend Ind Mr. Beaty Willis Beaty Harry Haney Lansing Mich Milan Thompson Wilma Maybell Brown Iowa Falls Iowa Baptist Assembly

Backstage Iowa Politics Seen Through Mills Report

George Mills of the Iowa Daily Press Association files a backstage view of state politics with chatter among Iowa politicians. The column notes informal talks, potential policy shifts, and forthcoming discussions shaping local governance.

Iowa George Mills Iowa Daily Press Association

Death of Senator Louis Murphy Triggers Immediate Succession Talk

The death of Iowa's Senator Louis Murphy sparks rapid speculation on successors. Within hours Democrats and Republicans rally hopefuls, while politicians shift focus from mourning to possible replacements. The piece notes the universal parliamentary refrain: the king is dead, long live the king.

Louis Murphy Iowa Senator Murphy

Prominent G O P Candidate Faces Street Test

A leading GOP hopeful for Murphy's unexpired term carried a notebook tallying leaders as favorable or doubtful. He met a state convention delegate on the street who bluntly rejected support, declaring he would not vote for the candidate even for dog catcher. The encounter ended with the delegate's name recorded by the candidate.

G. Oo. P Murphy Delewzate

Doubtful Platform Column Ahead of State Democratic Convention

The doubtful column from the Iowa Democratic Party will run in next Thursday afternoon papers though the state convention may delay its statement of principles until after press time. Democrats seek publicity and avoid clashing with Friday morning coverage of the Lanon notification ceremony.

Iowa Democratic Party Lanon

State Conventions Likely to Bypass Des Moines Nominee

Two state conventions this week seem certain to not nominate Des Moines men for the Murphy vacancy. Governors Herring and George Wilson stand as major candidates for Democratic and Republican senatorial slots in the capitol. Grumbling rises as the capital hosts two key tickets.

Des Moineis Murphy Capitol Governor Herring George Wilson

State Tax Chairman Sets Refund Announcement Date

State Tax Chairman John Valentine says the refund amount for homeowners from sales and income tax will be announced August 1 and not sooner. He adds that even Democratic speakers avoid rushing the timing.

John Valentine Iown Property Owneves John

Convention to name ticket before refund deadline

Observers view the recalled 7. O. P. state convention as a chance to bridge the Turner and Calflesh factions formed in the 1934 primary. The Calflesh element appears on the ticket, and the Murphy vacancy offers the Turner group a chance to secure a major standard for November polls.

Murphy

Local residents visit and travel notes from town

Mr and Mrs Ray Blanken horn of Ainsworth in town planning to leave for Zanesville Ohio to visit her mother. Mr and Mrs IL Rothschild returned from two weeks in Detroit Lakes Minn. Mr and Mrs Harold Abrechts Brighton were business visitors. Mrs Bob Lytle visited Stockport to see her parents. Mr and Mrs Clarence Klepler Helen and Doris returned from two weeks vacation on the Mississippi near Keokuk. Miss Audrey Peet Cedar Falls spent last week with them. Mr and Mrs Hr A Haygreen and two sons returned from a two weeks trip including Sault Ste Marie Mich. Mrs William Dunn Columbus Junction shopped here. Warren McAvoy and family Albia visited yesterday at his parents home.

Ray Blankenhorn Ainsworth Zanesville Ohio Mrs. IL. Rothschild Detroit Lakes Minn Clarence Klepler Helen Doris Mississippi River Keokuk Audrey Peet Cedar Falls Hr. A. Haygreen Sault St. Marie, Mich Leake Superior Warren McAvoy Albia Lee McAvoy

Golf Tourney Goes On In Burlington Matches

Burlington tennis club members won eight of eleven matches on Burlington courts against a Washington group. Loretta Cantoni defeated Theresa Garter, Sally Mangold beat Mrs. Sterling Lord, and Henry Little defeated Bob Conrad in singles. The Burlington players included Francis Mangold, Ernest Marshall, Harold Schneider, Gene Trask and Paul Smith of Columbus Junction. Plans foresee a rematch next month and a Washington county tournament in late August.

Burlington Tennis Club Burlington Courts Washington Loretta Cantoni Theresa Garter Sally Mangold Sterling Lord Henry Little Bob Conrad Fort Madison Washington County

Midwest National Horseshoe Meet slated at Iowa State Fair

The annual Midwest National Horseshoe Meet will be held at the Iowa State Fair August 26 to September 4 with 500 dollars in cash prizes. First prize is 125 dollars, eight other prizes range from 70 to 18 dollars, and ten to sixteen place entrants receive 15 dollars. Entries close August 29 at 8 am. blanks available from Leland Mortenson in Des Moines or the state fair headquarters.

Des Moines Iowa State Fair National Association Iowa United States Canada Leland Mortenson Second Street Gruber

Des Moines Weather Outlook July 20 25

Weather forecast for Des Moines area from July 20 to 25 calls for occasional local showers in the week. Temperatures mostly near or slightly above normal in the south portion with possible above normal readings in the north and central plains regions.

Des Moines Mississippi Missouri South

Boy Snags Greta Garbo Signature in Surprise Meet

In Hollywood a ragged boy managed to get Greta Garbo to sign his autograph book after bypassing a studio policeman. Garbo paused, smiled, and signed two bold strokes for the eager youngster as witnesses looked on in amazement. The scene occurred outside the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studio after a Camille conference.

Hollywood Cal Greta Garbo Camille la Garbo Metro Goldwyn-Mayer

Weather delays extend first round at Washington County golf

Chairman T R Phillips and the tournament committee extended the first round to Wednesday evening due to hot weather. Eleven matches were unfinished with some starting yesterday and others halted after nine holes. Moorman edged Shannon in a tight match, while Miller beat Wolf and Phillips defeated Eichert. A grass fire near the course damaged fields but left trees intact and did not halt play.

T. R. Phillips Washington Country Co Moorman Albert Moorman Bob Shannon T. J. Pease Jack Gibson Bob Hammer R. Rohwedder Harpers George C. Stewar Brock Saturda Themall Hill Miller Buildings Ny Plair Th Counter Club Farers’ Mutual Frank Miller Place Wiger Wenger

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