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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1934

Page

6

Edgewater cabins draw local visitors along Cedar river

Mrs Ralph Gibson and daughter Virginia and Mrs Harry G Simpson and daughter Bonnie spend the week at Edgewater cabins near Conesville on the Cedar River. Other Washington residents, including Mrs FEEF Stutsman and family and Mrs W L Alcorn with daughter Helen, join in.

Ralph Gibson Virginia Harry G. Simpson Bonnie Edgewater Cedar River Conesville Gibson Jack Simpson Feef. Stutsman W. L. Alcorn Helen Lawrence Wilson Washington Ivan Lemley Colleen Wakesha Wis Lemley John Shalla Della Little Henry Alex Miller South Marion Avenue Home Hotel South Marion Avenue Joe Shalla North of Washington

Local Families Move and Visit in Regional Notes

Mr and Mrs Ralph Bauer and daughters Carol and Norma return to 902 South Iowa avenue Mason City after two years away with Mr Bauers transfer. Davenport visitors G L Troe and sons Jimmy and Jack move toward Des Moines after bank life insurance posting. Miss Besse Conger improves from illness. Mrs John Calvin and son Kenneth return to Minneapolis after a week with Mrs Calvin's mother in law Mrs Harry McCall. Mrs Manton Hebner and others spend week in Chicago. Dr and Mrs F C Witzitman expected home from Manitou Colorado. Eva Denny departs Philadelphia for Chicago then home. G E Cooper and Bobby of Chillicothe Wisconsin visit Stewart family in new home. Doris Custer goes to Muscatine for two weeks visiting Ed Willits and friends.

Ralph Bauer Carol Norma Mason City South Iowa Avenue L. B. Luptons Mr. Bauer Bauers G. L. Troe Jimmy Jack Davenport G. Schmoeller Des Moines Troe Bankers Life Insurance Company Besse Conger John Calvin Kenneth Minneapolis

First golf season opener at the country club next week

The first golf tournament of the season is set for next week at the country club. Local players and club members prepare for the event with practice rounds and schedule details to follow.

Car Crash South of Riverside Injures Many

Reported crash involved two vehicles near Riverside with many injured. The Richmond car carried Raymond Chalupa and family. all three Chalupa men had minor injuries. In the other vehicle a group including two children and several girls sustained cuts, bruises, and facial injuries. Paramedics treated victims at the scene and hospitals later received the severely hurt.

Riverside Helen Monroe Lillian Starr Hazel Payne Serena McColl Betty Wilson Kathryn Wilson Edna’ Richardson Irene Mitchell Mildred Brown Alma Blanchard Mary Jones Don Jones Ernest Marshall Ernie Vive Chalupa Richmond Raymond Chalupa James Chaluna Leo Sharp Raymond Glenn Clem Chalupa Michively Asa Jones

Federal Group to Investigate State Corn-Hog Quotas

The AAA corn-hog section summoned the Town board to Washington to explain a quota failure. After a two day discussion an investigation was ordered by Secretary Wallace and Dr Black with Iowa officials agreeing to the probe. Contracts in 19 counties were affected and more counties were involved. Iowa officials express confidence a satisfactory settlement will be reached. county officials prepare for a check on corn acreage.

AAA Washington Towg Wallace 78 Black Lowans Iowa Board R. M. Evans Board of Review Towa Amer “Meo Jowans

Miss Martha Ann Bidwell Guests In Farragut Area

Miss Martha Ann Bidwell of Farragut Iowa spent the weekend visiting relatives in town staying with her aunt Mrs W C Hedges after visiting Mrs W K Jones near Cotter Sunday evening she traveled to Reiland with Mr and Mrs A B Allen and daughters Louise and Kathleen and Ava Ruth Bidwell. Mrs Harry Pearson of Ainsworth shopped here yesterday. Mrs Will Embree of West Chester Bert Marsh of Ainsworth and David White of CrawfordsVille were in town on business yesterday.

Farragut Iowa W. C. Hedges W. K. Jones Cotter Rielland Harry Pearson Ainsworth Will Embree West Chester Bert Marsh

Pasadena visitors spend August with Mr and Mrs Horton

Mr and Mrs Cecil Horton of Pasadena California visit Mr Doucherty near Cork Doucherty's father. They will spend August there. Mr and Mrs A Jones and Mrs Ralph Thompson return from a week at Okoboji.

Ated Cecil Horton Pasadena Calif A. Jones Ralph W. Thompson Okoboji

Major operations and procedures at Washington county hospital

At the Washington county hospital this morning Mrs Julius Sedint underwent a major operation. Miss Joella Antes of Keota had her appendix removed. Tonsillectomies were performed for Jack Martin 5 son of Carl Martin Washington Norman Bhalla 7 son of George Shalla Wellman and Eugene Wead 5 son of Robert Wead Stockport Town.

Julius Sedint Washington County Hospital Joella Antes Keota Jack Martin Carl Martin Washington Norman Bhalla George Shalla Wellman Eugene Wead Robert Wead Stockport Town

Riverside Softball Tilt Ends in 9 0 Victory for Birrer Club

In Riverside Iowa on Saturday evening the Birrer club defeated Havel 9 to 0 with Jenn and Cline behind the battery and Harold Lukia vaky and George Horn on the Havel side. The Riverside Juniors placed second in a diamond ball tournament at North Liberty by beating Oxford then losing to Bayertown, and later tied 9 to 9 with Casino Nite Club Iowa City before winning 14 to 9 in extras. The Riverside team lost 11 to 5 Sunday at home to a CCC Solon camp squad. Local visits included Mrs Helen Critz, Mr and Mrs R H Schellig, Miss Emma Shebanek, Mr and Mrs Frank Droll, and Mr and Mrs R A Knitter. An unusual number of people motored into Riverside.

Riverside Turday Havel Birrer Jenn Cline Battery Harold Lukiavaky George Horn Riverside Juniors North Liberty Oxford Bayertown Casino Nite Club Iowa City CCC Solon R. H. Sehillig Helen Critz Emma Shebanek Davenport Paul Shebanek Frank Droll Mary M. Proll R. A. Knitter Albert Hahn Cedar Rapids E. E. Blythe

Rubio Notes and Community Happenings In July

Mrs L B Hanan reports from Rubio Iowa with updates on local visits to Washington and Clemens and OsKaloosa. Wilma Johnson recovers from appendicitis at grandparents home. Chinch bugs threaten corn with fields dying and fodder cutting begun. Revival services by Rev Dallas Saunders continue through next week and ice cream social postponed.

Washington Margaret Morgan Oskaloosa Allen Jay Jay Eugene Morgan Raymond Swartzendruber Clemens, Ta P. N. Johnson Dallas Saunders Saunders Friend Rubio Dalla Saunders Ladies’ Aid

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

River side callers from Pleasant Ridge include Mr. and Mrs. Robert North and Mr. and Mrs. John Weston among others who saw Mrs. McPherson Monday evening. Paulene Sechantz celebrated her 6th birthday on Friday. The Sechantz family hosted a picnic with Barbara Widmer and multiple neighbors, ending with singing, cake, and candles.

Pleasant Ridge Robert North River Side John Weston Milton Smith Donald Aileen Dale Evelyn A. Reeves T. J. Bales Ray Reeves McPherson Paul Houseal Anna Beile Arlene C. A Reeves Paulene Lewis Herring Lyle

Language Diversity Awakens in Caucasus Valleys

In the valleys of the Caucasus mountains nearly 100 languages are spoken reflecting vast linguistic diversity. Speakers range from locals to minority communities, with languages as varied as Chinese and German illustrating the region’s rich tapestry.

Caucasus Mountains

Ruins Tour Planned After Early Saturday Fire

Weekend excursion aims to view the four business buildings destroyed by a fire that broke out early Saturday. Residents will see remaining structures and the charred streets of the downtown area.

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Local visitors and travels noted in Washington area

A long list of residents and visitors: Dale Duncan, Mrs. Duncan, and Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Duncan visit in Garwin with Harold Rider and family. Edgewater cabins hosts and several families gather near Conesville. Cecil Triplett travels from Baltimore to Oskaloosa to visit relatives. Auctioneer D. C. Macon listed. Ray Tracy and Mrs. Tracy visit Sioux City. Wilton Oleson of Sioux City welcomes first grandchild. Numerous visits to Sigourney, Wellman, and other towns. Sheriff W. H. McCarty seeks treatment in Nevada. Betty Gentry and Roberta Willits travel to Kansas City. Tom McElhinney returns to work in Long City. Various golf matches in Muscatine. Marriage license issued for Norman Gaber Webster and Ruth George. Harry Berry visits from Iowa City. H. Guther and daughter Carla visit Des Moines. Sorrell and Robinson families picnic in Sunset Park. Miss Ethel Marie Roach in Washington week. Miss Cora Porter visiting Duluth. Dale Duncan and Harry Birdas travel. many small-town greetings and errands.

D. C Macon Washington Iowa Tech Ray Tracy Sioux City I W. H. McCarty Nevada Betty Gentry Kansas City Roberta Willits Davenport Josephine McElhinney Roberta Bert Tom McElhinney Fong City Muscatine J. Z. Hinshaw T G. Se Ray Cox Lewis Warren R. A. Hender Harry Cheikereon Aeir Des Moines W. BR. Dupuis Court House Norman Gaber Webster Myrangton Ruth George Harry Berry Iowa City Carla Ro Kumm S WN. Sorrell W. F. Robinson Chariton John H. G Bennett Sorrell Sunset Park Ethel Marie Roach Nashua Ia Harry Sizer Miss Roach Sizer Misa Cora Porter Duluth Minn Dale Duncan Harry Birda Tracy

Atchison wedding party travels to Richmond Kans

Mr and Mrs A E Atchison and daughters Mary Elizabeth and Jean left for Richmond Kansas to attend the wedding of Miss Ira Joe Atchison daughter of A E Atchison’s brother Ray The couple will wed Wednesday evening The Atchisons plan to return this week Also notes of local visits and travel for family and friends.

A. E. Atchison Mary Elizabeth Jean Richmond Kans Ira Joe Atchison A. E Ray Atchison A. E. Atchisons Fred Rohrer Muscatine John D. Jones Lena Jones Crawfordsville Claude McCoy Journal J. M. Wolfe and Sons Edward and Sherman Cleveland United States International Wolfe Jackson

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