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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1930

Page

8

Local social gathering at lakeside event and surprise party

Locat. News notes Mrs Kelth and Mrs Weld with Predetlcn enjoying a union at the lakes. Mrs Ralphheld hosts at Tutiredeld on Southtows Avenues. Last night the audience attended a surprise party for Mrs Reid a recent debutante. A miscellaneous shower and refreshments were served.

Kelthoe Fred Weld Vnion the Lakes Ralpheld Ace Southtows Meneerie Sureee Alvimnae Reid Rey

De Pree Dry Cleaner promotes grease removal and fabric cleaning

The ad proclaims a all fabrics cleaning action with no ring, suitable for white shoes gloves linens rayon rugs and car upholstery. A full size ten can and sponge are offered for 29 with savings promised to customers.

DE Pree

Local families plan summer travels and visits

Local news notes a Stotts family leaving for Garden City Kansas after a three week visit with relatives. Al Fields and relatives from Cedar Rapids dine and travel to Rose Hill What Cheer then return to Washington. Miss Ida Harmon and sister Addie receive word of a hospital operation for Nick McCleery. doctors report a positive recovery outlook while his parents Howard and Mrs McCleery accompany him.

Mrr al Fields North 4Th Street Gene Fields Robby Esben Fields Arnold Billy Eben Field Cedar Rapids Rose Hill Washington Ida Harmon Addie Harmon Nick McCleery Town City Hospital Tows City Howard pleCleery

Ten Years Ago Today at Fox Theatre

Ten years ago today Karr Meniwra took a vacation from his duties at the Fox Theatre.

Karr Meniwra Fox Theatre

Fur Industry praised as profitable crop by Ames speaker

Everett of Ames told a Washington ladies club that fur farming can be profitable with breeding stock from Prince Edward Island and Iowa farms. He cited 444 silver fox pelts sold for an average $178.11 in New York and urged caution against misleading sales contracts promising guaranteed offspring.

United States Tt 'c Everett Ames Washington Yrsimen Chuir Riverett New York Muellege Towa Prince Edward Island New York National Association Date College Iowa Fox and Fur Breeders Association Des Moines State Securities Commission Europe

Nadine and the Violinist Cantor A Love Amid Tragedy

Nadine, moved by the world renowned violinist Cantor, experiences a life changing moment during his concert. A gunshot interrupts the performance as a would be assassin fires, but Nadine shields Cantor. Cantor survives and praises Nadine, who declares her love as the greatest moment of her life.

Nadine Tommy Sadine Tomine Naive Tomy Tom Ovage Cantor Hite Ansane Amile

Tech and Vets Car Show Prompts Bold Reactions

A garbled Chicago Daily News clipping hints at a tech focused car show or event affecting veterans and drivers. The fragment mentions arrests and public reaction, but details are unclear. The item appears as a brief, disjointed notice with limited readable facts.

Amusement Park Wreck Brings Suits

Four killed and 19 injured in Krux Park roller coaster crash in Omaha. Park carried $30,000 accident insurance. property listed at $58,000, largely mortgaged. Victims seek damages from insurers. lawsuits expected. Names Adv in Gingerich and Ledma connected to local matter.

Omaha Krux Park

Chinese Communists Capture Changsha and Americans Flee

Chinese forces seize Changsha as Americans evacuate. Reports say hospitals and key installations near the city remained intact for now, while bombing raids threaten life and property at Taian. The American legation warns of rights reserved as Americans at Tatan are urged to withdraw to safety.

Changsha Yale Hospital Standard Oil Company Asiatic Petroleum Company Taian Peiping Hag Walter A. Adams Tanking Tatan

Wayland shoppers and area visitors noted in local scene

Local residents and visitors were observed around Kalona and Ames today with several people listed as shoppers and guests. Notable mentions include Mrs David Edwards hosting in Ames and Miss Nellie Tripp visiting from an area flower show. Also noted are travelers from Wayland and Muscatine visiting or teaching in nearby homes.

Wilson Nellie ‘Tripp Eta Dawson Ainsworth Bessie Frame

Freemasons Name Their Craft in Early Guild Reform

The term Freemason arose from craftsmen outside guild control and needing unanimous election. Members declared themselves Free and Accepted Masons, marking a distinct fraternal identity in early craft traditions.

Freemason

Mr and Mrs Dell Godwin Move to New Brighton Area

Mr and Mrs Dell Godwin formerly of 55 South Iowa avenue moved Monday to a property on Fast Sixth street. Godwin, a Jewel Tea agent, is taking a preparatory week while they plan to spend the latter part of the week with relatives around Brighton. William Herbretschmeyer of Charles City visited Sunday at the W A Gibson home. Mrs Herbretschmeyer before marriage was Evelyn Gibson.

Dell Godwin Iowa Avenue Fast Sixth Street Godwin Jewel Tea Company Brighton William Herbretschmeyer Charles City W. A Gibson Herbretschmeyer Evelyn Gibson

Local Social Roundup Traveler News and Visits

Catherine Jane Hall returned from Anamosa and Lake Okoboji. Dorothea Thompson visited Charley City. Miss Jean Schwartz to be private secretary at Columbia University. Several locals, including Mrs. Donald Taylor and Karen Anderson, visited friends. Des Moines visitors and family trips dominate, with plans to Yellowstone and Hampton noted.

Catherine Jane, Hall Anamosa Lake Okoboji Jean Schwartz Gem City Business College Quincy Ilinois Dr. Braner Columbia University New York City

Safety First class planned Thursday at Pleasant

Safety First to be given by yf People's class of Pleasant Thursday July 8 at the wureh. 1364 cod. Friends of Mrs. Harry Payne will be glad she is much better since returning from Dr Nichols Sanatorium Institute at Savannah Mo. Helen Hayes of Dat ton's beauty shop visited home at Monticello for a few days west Auctioneer D F Macos Washington Iowa 251 red 244th.

Wureh Harry Payne Bette Dr. Nichols Sanatorium Institute Savannah, Mo Helen Hayes Datton Monticello

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