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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1931

Page

8

Local families take trips and report hot weather

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Pickett and son Wayne left for a visit with his parents near Princeton Missouri. Carl Jungblum and two children returned from Wisconsin. EFoma Clemens and Mrs Manton Hebner return from a western trip after driving 9200 miles since June 1. Clemens drove all routes. They planned Canada stops but heat kept them home as 109 degrees. Stanley Miller notes a hot month in Los Angeles with unusually warm nights.

H. A. Pickett Wayne Manse Pickett Princeton Carl Jungblum Wisconsin Duluth Minn Efoma Clemens Manton Hebner Miss Clemens Canada Chevy Stanley Miller Los Angeles

Too Late to Classify WANTED TO FIND A GOOD home for young police dog

Young police dog seeks a new home. Call after 5 o clock at 741 S Ave C to inquire about adoption.

S Ave. C

Weather Update and Market Notes for Hogs

Top hog price at eight thirty. Weather remains unsettled with continued warmth tonight.

Death of Granddaughter in Ann Arbor Birth Report

Mr and Mrs J M Kelly learn of their little granddaughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Joe Kelly of Ann Arbor Michigan. The baby did not survive. The item also notes local visits and births including a son born to Mr and Mrs Pearl Phillips of West Liberty weighing six pounds seven ounces named Harlan Cary Phillips. formerly Eunice Scott.

J. M. Kelly Joe Kelly Ann Arbor Mich Nick Becker J. C. Ewald E. J. Ewald Frank Mersch Sigourney Mildred Zelma Cecille Dunbar Keota Fred Wanerus Freida Mildred Horton Brighton Washington Pete John Kauffman Wayland Pearl Phillips West Liberty Harlan (Cary

Keota W. C. T. U. Plans for Declamatory Contest

The Keota Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces a silver medal declamatory contest for late August in three age classes: under 11, 11 to 14, and high school age. Winners receive silver medals and advance to regional contests for gold and diamond medals. Readings to be provided by Mrs. Earl Hart and Mrs. A. A. McKeon. Local date to be set just before school starts.

Keota Earl Hart A. A. McKeon

Rainfall Deficient in Iowa During July

Rainfall in many sections of Iowa was deficient in July according to the state weather bureau. Heatmade dry weather damaging to crops, but relief was expected with rain and cooler temperatures foreseen by federal meteorologist Charles Reed as a low pressure area over western Nebraska advances.

Des Moines Tj.p Iowa State Weather Bureau Charles 2D. Reed Reed Nebraska

Explosion Injures Fourteen At Kansas City Elevator

Fourteen men were injured when a grain elevator at the Wabash grain depot in north Kansas City exploded. Spontaneous combustion from dust accumulation was blamed. Eight were taken to St. Joseph hospital and six to Research hospital. Seven of the injured remained for treatment.

Kansas City Wabash Railroad St. Joseph Hospital Research Hospital

Legion Offers 30000 Veterans to Aid New York Police

The American Legion proposes deploying 30,000 veterans in New York to assist authorities in a ruthless war on gangsters. State Commander Edward A. Neary said the offer aligns with police orders to use weapons against known criminals. Police Commissioner Mulrooney and Mayor Walker welcomed the offer, saying they would call on the Legion if needed.

New York American Legion Harlem Edward A. Neary Legion Edward P. Mulrooney James J. Walker Mulrooney Near The

Senators to Debate Tariff Over Radio

Senators L. J. Dickinson of Iowa and Pat Harrison of Mississippi tentatively agreed to debate the tariff law on August 29. The exchange featured sharp exchanges of statements with Harrison proposing a joint debate and Dickinson accepting. The debate will be carried over a Columbia network.

Washington U.P L. J. Dickinson Iowa Pat Harrison Mississippi Harrison Dickinson Columbia

Threshers dinner and local visits fill weekend schedule

The public is invited to a threshers dinner on Saturday August 1 at the Christian Church 11 Welock to tt with tickets priced at 46 cents. Miss Ruth McCormick of Milwaukee arrives to spend two weeks with her sisters and works as a stenographer for Ford Finance Corporation. Local residents John Brugge's Barber Shop on North Nowa Ave Glen Davis of Haskins and Harry Boilean of Rock Island Ill are in town for business and family visits. Esther Welsh Condit and Lucille Condit of Pueblo Colo visit Sherm Welch for about four weeks. Dr C A Boice plans to leave Saturday for Clear Lake to attend a council meeting of the Town State Medical Society, away two days.

The Christian Church Welock Ruth McCormick Milwaukee McCormick Ford Finance Corporation John Brugge North Nowa Ave Lide Pastihead KS Glen Davis Haskins Harry Boilean Rock Island Lewis Case Esther Welsh Condit Lucille Condit Pueblo Colo Sherm Welch C. A. Boice Clear Lake Town State Medical Society

Local man Dick Edgington recalls trip from Clear Lake

Dick Edgington avows he returned with Mrs Chas Thomas Gene and Tom Stewart and denies riding in the trailer. He says contact is via the McCleery residence where he will stay the week to mow the lawn. Mrs Henry Leitchy of Brighton was a caller yesterday.

Dick Edgington Clear Lake Chas Thomas Gene Tom Stewart Pick McCleery Henry Leitchy Brighton

Ira Shenefelt Buys Dr. Wickham House for Duplex

Ira Shenefelt purchased the Dr. Wickham home on West Washington Street from John Greiner and plans to convert the property into a duplex.

Ira Shenefelt Dr. Wickham West Washington Street John Greiner

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