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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1936

Page

5

Miss Marian Long Visits Relatives in Chester

West Chester area notes list Miss Ruth Sigmond visiting from North English and staying with aunt Miss Marian Long, who accompanied her. Other items mention Sue and Betty Reif at Katona, Fredrick Lindenmeyer visiting from Iowa City, and the death of Ruben Sparger, Civil War veteran, in Canton Illinois. The community reports threshing finished and baling of hay and straw underway. Herman Luers, Lou Bauer, and R C Ferguson attended the Des Moines Republican convention.

R. C Miss Sue Betty Reif Minnesota Alvin Kepler Katona Fredrick Lindenmeyer Iowa City F. M. Lindenmeyer Harold Griggs Ruben Sparger Canton, IL Herman Luers Lou Bauer R. C. Ferguson Des Moines Griggs West Chester

Lynn Seizes Opportunity in Fashion House Turmoil

Lynn adapts to a harsh fashion world as Bertha mentors her and Odette’s baby hangs over the drama. Jack Thorpe hunts Lynn, while suspicion, jealousy and payback hit the studio floor as Lynn fights to survive at Weims.

Lynn Bertha Weims Lowry Millie Jackson Thorpe Gabriel Jack New Orleans Dunning’s Susanne Jed Doll Don New York Milwaukee Ollie Werms Helen Mr. Werms Pedtee Odette Curly Baby Dunning

Arraigned in Thrill Slaying Griggs At Home Art Club

Mrs. Dora Grimstead, Mrs. Ralph Schubert and daughter Betty Lou were guests at a Home Art club gathering hosted by James Griggs. The afternoon featured handwork and original contests, with a delicious lunch served. A later family picnic was planned. Rodger and Loyle Banks of Keota visited the Clarence House home for several days.

James Griggs Home Art Club Dora Grimstead Ralph Schubert Betty Lou Roy Carl Raymond Duncan Max Lester Orr Glen Edwards E. H. Wiegher S. A. Dwinell Fay Green Columbus City Cemetery Benjamin Best Herman Margaret Montrose Vene Alfred Olahoma Azor Raymond Touornton Dean Lowe Ralph Lowe Lowe Kansas City Ding Standard Oilers Columbus Junction Havel Riverside J. E. Gray Alice Pierce F. M Dawdy Chanute Kas F. F. Dawdy Topeka Jesse Duncan Wiggins Colo Anta Orr Buffalo Ella Nelson Mabel Markham W. N. Dunan Morris Marshall Davenport J. A. Sprague Cedar Rapids Margaret Huston Phillips Palmer Washington Presbyterian Church Elmer Forbes S. R. Drake Minnie Bailey Fairfield Marle Cutcomp

Walnut District News Briefs From July’s Local Family Updates

Local Walnut District items report births at Pat Burroughes and Sidney Johnson households, plus extended visits and visits to relatives. The note lists social gatherings, travel to Centerville and Chicago, camp outings, and weekend visits among families including Nelsons, Chorpennings, Hamstons, Cherry, Dodson, Blanzman, Stalder, and Dickinson.

Walnut District Pat Burroughe Pat Sidney Johnson Milo Wilson Martin Wilson Lueie Wilson Chicaso Joe Nelson Joe Roy Ed Nelson Centervile Ruthmary Dunbar Glenn Dunbar Ralph Chorpenning Wils Lloyd Nelson Lois Nelson

Local News From Young America Narrated By Levi Van Dyke

Local notes list residents and visitors in Young America. Richard Pringle returned from Davenport. many families hosted dinners and visits at various homes including Marie, Dempsey, Van Dorin, Humphrey, and Barthlow.

Levi van Dyke Richard Pringle Davenport Junior Humston Brighton Will Marie Leo Marie Vera Wott Marie T. J. Dempsey Vincent Char Lloyd tMlupiet Velma Cox Rio Levi van Frank Pringle Buryl Prine Jean Charles Ha Keota Leland Prin Darlene Donald Rat Pringle Llew Humston Leotard Ma Will Broeckpo EB. L. Barthlow Frank Lewis Beck

Local News Bits From Hardscrabble Today

Hardscrabble reports a busy week with Carrie visiting Olds, Curtis Snyder and family enjoying ice cream, and several gatherings at the Harve Banks and Gene Martin homes. visiting relatives include Art Hamilton and family and many other locals stopping by, sharing meals, fishing and port visits.

John Wehr H. T. Carrie Olds Curtis Snyder Harve Banks Ernie Fulton Carl Stoutner Mestico, Stoutner Jay Black Ray Raines D. N. Anwyl Washington Gene Martin Twyla Mangold EB. Wests J. M. Bowens Bonnie Glenn Littles Feighard

Origins of Morwenium Faith Near Waterloo Utah

A fragmented notice outlines the early Mormon movement centered around Salt Lake City. It traces the founding of the Society of Morwater or the First Church of the Latter Day Saints to 1880 June 6 at Peter Wiltmer home and notes conventions in Payette before Joseph Smith organized the group.

Salt Lake City Utah Way“te Waterloo Society of Morwate Latter Day Saints Peter ‘Iltmer Payette Joseph Smirh Teresher

Ninety New Library Books Announced With Variety

The public library lists new acquisitions including nine teen titles for youth, eight for young children, twenty eight fiction works, fifteen “books to enjoy,” eight Wisconsin and New York life plays, and twelve gist books. It includes notable authors and series across science, travel, poetry, and reference, with several history and social topics. Local notices follow on burials, visits, and a kittenball game tonight between Dings Standard Oilers and Havel’s Riverview.

Wisconsin New York United States H. W. Steel Fr. E. Brush M. D. Hoeckenbury E. G. McGibbon M. C. Powell Julian Huxley T H. Huxley H M. S. Rattlesnake J. E. Williams D. Def. Lamb American Chamber of Horrors Bill Nolan E. R. Richardson Robert Frost N. H. Moore Patience Richard & John Juanita Harrison T. E. Lawrence G. P. Stewart Donner Margaret Lawrence School of Femininity John Gibbons H. S&s

Contract Let to Resurface Roads in Louisa County

Northern Gravel company of Muscatine wins Iowa State Highway commission contract to resurface Louisa county roads at 7549 dollars. Roads include No 2 Columbus Junction to Grandview and No 61 to Grandview segments. Also No 252 to Grandview and No 99 Wapello to Oakville and No 98 No 61 to Morning Sun.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Northern Gravel Company of Muscatine Iowa State Highway Commission Louisa County Grandview Wapello Oakville Morning Sun Cecil Bliven Crestone Colo Robert Marshall Hollywood Calif Cairo W. N. Duncan

Native woods used in paper making by mills

The article lists several species used for paper production. Highest quality woods include yellow poplar basswood cucumber and aspen. Additional woods cited include maple beech birch cherry gum butter pot sycamore elm willow and Jersey scrub pine.

Worldly hopes fade with life and folly of trust

The text reflects on worldly hopes as dying and futile, vanishing as life ends. It suggests that trusting in them is folly and that only mortality marks their final reckoning. The speaker emphasizes impermanence and the futility of earthly expectations.

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Ceftissrs Miss Marian Chester Eeste Dayton Dean Detroit Black Legion Legion Detroit Charles Rouse Jack Bannerman Harry Davis Ervin Lee Charles Poole WPA Elmer Cherry Mrs Joe Gingerich Kalona D. W. Ilarvey H L. O'Loughlin Edgewater Cedar River Cone Dave Calloway New London Lloyd Hamston Marjorie Humston Father George Masson Skunk River Halen Rhodebeck John Cherry Cleo Kenneth Dodson Lone Tree Harry Dodson August Blanzman Bessie Schoepser Wayland Edith Olive Stalder Wayne Dickinson Dickie Lee Beri Dickinson Dorothy Johnson Young America Start of Dixie Dugan J. P. Muevoy J. H. Striebel Mickey Wesley Dixie Wesley Will Hagwell Dixie Darling Dearest C. Ballent L. D. Lyman A. Wakeling Robert Foreman Elizabeth Nardmore William Metropolitan Art Gallery A. Taldwin BK Brink Caddy David Cory M. H. Fellows Little Nain Elizabeth Gale T. A. Harper Allison Idwae Jones Whistler Van Kipling Grace Moore Shanty Ann Irace Paull A. W. Stone A. A. Atkinson Skinny the Grey Pox Marjory Barrows Johnny Giraffe Margaret Pedler S&s. Searbury Stafford Stebbins A. Turnbull Patricia Wentworth Edith Wharton BB. White Richard Hull Basey L. A. Lewis Carpenter & Stephen BE. M. Burns F. D. Delgtas Vet Ivan Turgineff Barrett Wiloughby J. B. Fabricus Marietta Rorvad Grandview Sqn Washington State Bank Federal Reserve System
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