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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

3

Leila Carris to wed William Bayliss in Keota

Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Leila Carris of Keota and William Bayliss sports editor of the Burlington Gazette. Ceremony to be held at the Carris home in Keota on Tuesday evening July 28 at 6 39. Carris taught English and dramatics at Crawfordsville high school after Monmouth College graduation and taught at Nashua high school last year. Bayliss son of Mr and Mrs William Bayliss of Keota graduated from Parsons College Fairfield and has been on the Burlington Gazette editorial staff for seven years.

Leila Carris Keota William Bayliss Burlington Gazette John S. Carris Miss Carris Crawfordsville High School Monmouth College Nashua Bayliss Parsons College Fairfield The

For Sale Auto lineup and farm goods ad

FOR SALE 29 BUICK COACH 1200 miles 28 DODGE SEDAN 80 FORD COACH 28 FORD COACH 25 DODGE COUPE 27 CHEVROLET COUPE Terms Trades Thos R Gillespie 13612 FOR SALE LOAD OF CORN Also electric washer 12 H C Wiegman 136t2 th m FOR SALE YELLOW TRANS parent apples Call 738 Green 13ae

R. Gillespie H. C. Wiegman

Pleasant Hill Sunday School Kids Enjoy Novel Party

The Young People's class of Pleasant Hill Sunday school held a novel party at the Telfords’ wood on July 21 with eighteen members and five guests including Howard Benn Donald Foss Vera Foss Mabel Telford and Willis Wittmer. Merle Telford served a sack lunch. About fifteen Legion Auxiliary members met at Mrs. Charles Ragan’s home to sew carpet rags for Knoxville veterans hospital and enjoy a lawn reception with refreshments provided by the hostess and her daughters and Mrs. Carlton Wilson.

Pleasant Hill Merle Clara Telford Merle Telford Howard Benn Donald Vera Foss Mabel Telford Willis Wittmer Legion Auxiliary Charles Ragan Veteran's Hospital Knoxville Ragan Carlton Wilson

W B Bridge Club Hosts Sunset Park Picnic

The W B bridge club held a picnic luncheon at Sunset park honoring Mrs A A Spies who will move to West Union to head the Graham store there starting August 1. Twelve members attended along with two guests and a group of girls playing on the lawn.

W. B. Bridge Club Sunset Park A. A. Spies West Union Just Us Club J. H. Campbell Ralph Martin Clifford Campbell Mildred Leah Anderson Miranda Mary Lucille Martin Shirley Ann Allbright Little Joan Campbell Iola Dittmer

Miss Hazel Morrison Weds Kenneth Ross in Carthage

Hazel Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Morrison and Kenneth Ross son of Mrs Silas Ross of Washington were married Saturday July 11 in Carthage. Maud Hutchinson and Jimmy Brown attended the couple. Post wedding plans include visits to Ft Madison and Washington with details undisclosed.

Hazel Morrison James A. Morrison Washington Kenneth Ross Silas Ross Carthage Maud Hutchinson Jimmy Brown Ft Madison

Group cherishes chance to meet Mrs Keeley

A fragment mentions a group enjoying an opportunity to be with Mrs Keeley, highlighting social interaction and a warm reception. The readable text suggests a community or club gathering with cordial remarks and a brief note of gratitude toward Mrs Keeley.

Presbyterian ice cream social on church lawn

The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening. The public is invited.

Board Rejects Reroute of Marion County Highway 14

The Iowa state highway commission refused to reroute Primary highway 14 to pass through Dallas and Melcher. Instead a seven mile gravel stub from Columbia to the towns will be surfaced. The decision comes after a caravan of residents urged change. One injury reported when Harold Brown, 13, Chariton, was hit by a truck driven by W. W. Davis of Shelbyville Missouri. no other incidents noted.

Ames Iowa Columbia Knoxville Charlton Dallas Melcher State Highway Commission Harold Brown Chariton W. W. Davis Shelbyville

Social calendar notices from The Past Noble Grand Circle

The Past Noble Grand Circle and families plan a picnic at Sunset Park meeting near the cabin at 6 o clock Bring dishes silver sandwiches and one dish to pass The luncheon set for Thursday July 23 at the Country Club is postponed due to hot weather

Noble Grand Circle Sunset Park

Women Missionary Society Rose Install Officers Friday

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M E church with the Queen Esther group will meet with Mrs Howard Stewart for installation of officers Friday July 14. A morning picnic is planned at Wilson Park in Keota Sunday July 26 1931. Relatives are cordially invited.

Women's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M &. Church Queen Esther Howard Stewart Wilson Park Keota

Wesleyan Home Missionary Society Meets for Annual Picnic

The Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of the MEK will gather Monday evening at 7:20 p.m. for their annual picnic in Sunset Park near the cabin. Members should bring sandwiches and a dish to pass. Dues paying month. If rain, meet at the church.

Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of the MEK Burely Sunset Park

Face Reflects Mind, Thoughts Shape Expression

A concise maxim notes the face functions as a mirror of the mind, with inner thoughts shaping outward appearance and expression. It implies mental state directly influences facial demeanor and perceived character.

Atlantic Refuses 2h-Year Electric Franchise

Atlantic voters rejected a 2h-year franchise for Iowa Electric Co to supply gas by a 509 to 448 tally. Des Moines discusses weed removal to curb unemployment. Rockwell City mourns agent John J. Wilson killed in Fort Wayne, Ind. College debt at Penn College near $300,000 with a reorganization underway.

Atlantic Iowa Electric Company Rockwell City John J. Wilson Prohibition Fort Wayne Ind Harry E.i Wilson Des Moines

To Identify Skeletons in Webster City

Geologists and other experts gather in Webster City on July 23 to study skeletal remains and determine origin, age, and context amid ongoing investigation. Local authorities coordinate with researchers to collect samples and assess potential findings.

Webster City

Fire at Hall Brothers barn injures two firefighters

Des Moines reports fire at Hall Brothers horse trading firm barn injures Fireman C. C. Slade and George Montgomery. The blaze, likely started by spontaneous combustion of stored hay, flared twice overnight before being controlled. damage estimates were not available.

Des Moines C. C. Slade George Montgomery Hall Brothers

Hearing on Extradition Proceeding in Des Moines

A Des Moines hearing on extradition proceeds with officials and recordkeeping noted. The proceedings focus on surrender terms and related legal steps in the extradition process.

Des Moines

Oil fraud indictment brings F Betts to Columbus stop

F Betts from Des Moines faces charges of alleged oil fraud. He is under Polk county grand jury indictment for alleged Iowa securities act violations and accused in Omaha by a county attorney's information of obtaining money under false pretenses.

Ings F. Betts Des Moines Columbus Charles F. Keeling Polk County Grand Jury Omaha

State printing bids for license law due July 31

Bids for state printing related to the drivers license law, effective January 1, will be received by Robert Henderson, former superintendent of printing, on July 31. Activities include printing applications for private and professional licenses, transient out-of-state permits, and minor permits. Projected quantities include 4,820,000 private license applications, 1,591,000 professional license applications, 30,000 professional licenses, 190,000 minor licenses, and 20,000 temporary permits.

State Kids Des Moines Robert Henderson

Faces Arson Charge in Iowa City

Elmer Karns faced arson charges after a verbal confession obtained by State Deputy Fire Marshal Fred W. Schaffenberg. Karns, hospitalized with severe burns, admitted setting fire to sheds at City Fuel company in revenge against owner George P. Zeithamel.

Iowa City Elmer Karns Fred W. Schaffenberg Karns Schaffenberg City Fuel Company

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Leita Carris Willen Sanitary Cot Chas. Jackson McCormick Deering Washington International Co John Jeffrey Care of Journal Legion Auntelary JUST Mrs. Campbell Penney J.C. Penney Co West Side Square Washington, Iowa Miss Hazel, Miorreson Marreips W. M. Keeley A. E. Baldrige Evanston, Ill Baldrige Jane Baldrige Patricia Keeley Josephine Bailey Country Club Margaret Livingston Dorothea Thompson VRS. W Ruth Thorne Evanston Marion County Iowa State News Refuse Electric Franchise Sioux City Royal Lager Onawa Here Stratford Bells Mill Park Penn Oskaloosa Penn College H. C. Bedford Good Housekeeping Institute ERATO Majestic Scott Furniture CO North Sice Square
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