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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1930

Page

6

Community Notices and Social Gatherings Chronicle

May 28 birthday surprises for Mrs Simmering and Mr Linder with 20 to 24 neighbors attending. Hazel Dell school picnic on May 28 features lunch, games, ice cream, cookies and gifts. White Way Club hosts May 7 meeting with prizes and a luncheon. New Haven church Ladies Social Union holds guest day with 11 members and 5 children. Mrs Neiswanger hosts a Saturday luncheon for daughter Mrs Carter of Honolulu. Mary Rickey and Williet G Williams wed at Nashua Ta. Williams hails from Wyman. Merry Ten club meets at Edward Lambert home for five hundred and social hour. next gathering in June at Schroeders.

Hazel Dell Ruth Gideon Gideon Marion Wells White Way Club Roy Wells Lester Dorothy Lester Woodard Ladies ‘Social Union of New Haven Temple Deltia Cuddybach Fred Neiswanger Harve Carter Honolulu Hawaii Mary Juliet Lemmon Helen Jones Maresaret Mayer Mary Rickey Winfield Williet G. Williams Wyman Little Brown Nashua Hoyt Rickey Rickey State Teachers College Cedar Fall Williams Merry Ten Club Edward Lambert Louie Schroeder

Pleasant Plain society meetings and local club events

The Pleasant Plain Missionary society will hold an all day meeting at Mrs Art Rathmell's home on Wednesday June 4. The Walnut Woman's Club will meet at Mrs Ralph Charpening's home Thursday afternoon with Mrs Al Logan as distant hostess. The Snowball social club will greet guests with Mrs Ralph Oldfield on Wednesday evening June 4.

Pleasant Plain Missionary Society Art Rathmell Walnut Woman's Club Ralph Charpening al Logan Ralph Oldfield Walnut Mary Mickey Harley Myers Merry Makers Club B. BR Ralph Zeck Ralph Shannon

Community club notices and meetings listed

Local groups schedule all day and evening meetings through June including 4H club Pythian Sisters U and I club Harmony club H J club Merry Makers Pilotsburg Ladies Aid G A R Wellman Social Royal Neighbors St Paul Evangelical church and choir events with reminders to bring thimbles needles sandwiches and dishes to pass and attendance for balloting and special messages

Rural Women Club to Meet With Mrs Carl Phillips

The Rural Women’s club will meet with Mrs Carl Phillips Thursday p m a program planned. The C O C as of West Chester will meet at the church Thursday June 5 bring scrapbooks and bibs pattern for bib is at Mrs Boyers Y213

Rural Women'’s Club Carl Phillips C. O. C. Ass of West Chester Boyers

Puttin on the Ritz comes to Graham Theatre

United Artists offers the musical revue Puttin on the Ritz at the Graham Theatre for its first local showing. Irving Berlin songs sung by Harry Richman feature dazzling dance numbers with 200 dancers, plus Joan Bennett and James Gleason in leading roles. Richman debuts as a screen star with a witty vaudeville style performance.

Ritz United Artists Graham Theatre Irving Berlin Harry, Richman Phonograph Richman Berlin Joan Bennett James Gleason Broadway

No, No Nanette stars return in Spring is Here at Fox theater

Alexander Gray and Bernice Claire headline the First National musical Spring is Here at the Fox theatre. The pair previously starred in The Desert Song in New York marking Miss Claire’s first professional appearance.

Alexander Gray Bernice Claire Nanette Fox Theatre New York Miss Claire

Iowa Colleges Readying Large Class of Graduates

More than 2,500 students at Iowa colleges and universities will receive degrees in the next two weeks as commencement exercises unfold statewide. Across 13 programs, bachelor degrees total about 867 at State University and 532 at Iowa State College, with numerous other institutions scheduling ceremonies through June 9.

Des Moines U.P Ws Towa United Press Towa Buena Vista Wevan Tae Ogitigate CO i Piae Grinneld Jnone Lowa Wesleyan Morningside eIeGne Pot Ambrose Old NATO Eeape University Dubuque Upper Iowa Western Union State University Iowa State College Iowa State

Degrees Granted At State Schools In Iowa Commencement

More than 1,000 Iowa graduates received bachelor degrees across three colleges and the State University. The State University awarded 67 bachelor degrees and 68 honors. West Union College granted 27 bachelor degrees with Bishop J. S. Stamm delivering the address. Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls had 182 bachelor degrees and 370 diplomas awarded. Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant conferred 40 bachelor degrees after a commencement by President J. E. Coons with Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes giving the address.

United Press Iowa State University The Walter A. Jessup West Union College C. A. Mack J. S. Stamm Kansas City Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Thomas E. Green American National Red Cross O. R. Latham Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant J. E. Coons Edwin Holt Hughes

Memorial Day Visitors and Upcoming Wedding in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville notes list Hazel Anwyl of Peoria visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs John Anwyl. Friends report the forthcoming marriage of Selma Dean to Max Keith in Los Angeles on Wednesday June 4. Local residents host visitors from Davenport Waterloo Morning Sun Cedar Falls and other towns as academic tests proceed in Iowa City.

Crawfordsville Hazel Anwyl Peoria Til John Anwyl Clarence Young Bobbie Davenport F. E. Young Selma Dean Max Keith Los Angeles Calif Dean H. L. Gingery Ainsworth Frank Bentley Waterloo Iowa Wm. Brown Morning Sun J. S. McCleary A. N. Porter H. B. Porter Washington Cline S. John Wooley Columbia F. W. Messenger Rossie Walden Smith L. A. Messenger Moneta Smith Mr. Smith Evelyn Pauline Kongable Winfield Everette Mitchell Howard Krattel Richard Cedar Falls J. G. Mitchell Miss Starr Fairfield Miss Carper Olds Elizabeth Grace Jones State Teachers College Ruth Fletcher Wm. Caldwell Floyd Caldwell Dallas City Ruth McElroy Iowa City John Maxwell T. W. Sloan Monmouth Ill Manners Home Margaret Graves Washington County Hospital Walter Graves Pearl Hamil Arthur Griffith H. K. Smith Mt. Pleasant H. A. Engel Jean Brighton Maria Peterson Etta Buxbaum PD. F. Huston Burlington

McKelvie Declares He Will Not Run for Senate

Lincoln Nebraska June 2 S R McKelvie grain member of the federal farm board announced he would not be a candidate for United States senator from Nebraska upon retirement from the farm board He hoped to retire as soon as possible to return to private business and said he would not engage in any political activity after leaving the board He indicated the timing depended on completing farm board duties and acknowledged possible resignation to pursue private work

Lincoln Neb Federal Farm Board S. R. McKelvie United States Nebraska Farm Board George W. Norris McCook McKelvie Mechelvit

Drowning Search Resumes for Burley and Letts on Silver Lake

In Hartley Iowa the search for Lou Burley and Carl Letts continued after a fishing trip on Silver Lake yesterday ended as their boat capsized during a squall. James Wright survived after clinging to the overturned craft until rescue.

Hartley U.P Lou Burley Carl Letts Silver Lake James Wright Wright Burley Letts

First National Signs Claire and Gray After Studio Tests

First National studio in Brooklyn signs Bernice Claire and Alexander Gray to long term contracts after successful voice and screen tests with Miss Claire. Gray stars opposite Marilyn Miller in Sally while Spring is Here features Gray as Terry opposite Betty Claire with a cast including Lawrence Gray Inez Courtney Natalie Moorehead and Frank Albertson in the Technicolor film Song of the Flame.

First National Brooklyn Miss Claire Mr. Gray Marilyn Miller Lauwrence Gray Inez Courtney Natalie Moorehead Frank Albertson

Dayton Grove Social Notes Attendings and Visits

Mrs J B Moore reports a lively Dayton Grove week with guests from Kinross and Washington including Harley Westphal Faye Randolph Ruth McGraw and Jess Gabel. Earl Griggs covers mail while Sprague vacations. Local children rehearse for a children day program. Frenchtown Ky residents Mr Mrs McDowell visit Willard Leet. McDowell daughter of Leet family. J B Moore seeks urology treatment at University Hospital Iowa City.

Dayton Grove Earl Wymore Harley Westphal Faye Randolph C. E. Martin Kinross Joe McGraw Ruth Washington Jess Gabel Will Weachter Harper Earl Griggs Mr. Sprague McDowell Frenchtown Willard Leet

TALLEYRAND June Sheet Describes Local Socials and School Outing

Correspondent reports visits by Mr and Mrs Will Crawford and daughter Florence to the Fred Newhart home near Washington. Edna Coble called in Keota. Mr and Mrs Albert Sieren and sons Donnie and Bobby visited John A Greiner. Miss Gertrude Rettler took her pupils to Washington for a picture show and a picnic at the Tallyrand school. About sixty people attended.

Will Crawford Florence Fred Newhart Washington Edna Coble Keota Albert Sieren Donnie Bobby John A. Greiners Gertrude Rettler Gladys June Sheetz Ross Sheets Augusta Tinnes Washington County Hospital Mike Tinnes Leo Vogel Virginia Helen Joan Davenport Johnnie Hahn Margaret May Charles Leroy Robert Sheetz Tallyrands School

Rettler to Return as Teacher Next Year

Glad to report Miss Rettler will teach again next year. Ira Waterhouse drives a new Ford Tudor. Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Arkel and daughter Francine of New Sharon visited Mike Tinnes. Luella Tinnes joined for part of the visit. Gladys June Kenneth and Herbert Sheetz spent Tuesday with Albert Hahans. Petie and August Tinnes called in Washington Tuesday.

Community Visitors and Naval News Highlight Memorial Weekend Travels

Arthur Heidel of the U S Navy returns to Norfolk aboard the Arizon being refitted for Asiatic service. Merle Beauchamp, Elaine Morgan, and Mrs. Glenn Willits with children visit Winfield and near Washington. Locals Rex Hinson and Mrs. Hugh Henry among those listed as ill or visiting relatives. Additional visits include Carl Shaw family of Memphis and Alice Shaw of LeRoy, with Randolph Hick from Chicago and John Alkire of Davenport visiting friends here.

Arthur Heidel U. Ss. Navy G. 5 Heidel Norfolk U. S. S. Arizon Naval Yards Asiatic Merle Beauchamp Winfield Elaine Morgan Albert Wehr Washington Glenn Willits Teddy Joan of Joan of Kohomo, Inc A. E. Horton Willits Rex Hinson Richland Hugh Henry Carlton Jones Batavia R. W. Hinson Ottumwa Carl Shaw Laura Mae Menphis Alice Shaw LeRoy Iowa L. E H. W. Helmick Keith Prizer Axline Lee Huston Columba Junction Randolph Hick Chicago John Alkire Davenport Chet Alkire Brighton

Riverside Observes Memorial Day Procession

Memorial Day was observed in Riverside with a program and a procession that formed at the corner of Main and followed through local streets.

Riverside Main

Memorial Day observances and civic notices in Washington

Citizens observed Memorial Day with a procession from Washington streets to Riverside and Mt. Olivet cemeteries. A program followed at the grave including a welcome by Mayor E. E. Blythe, selections by an orchestra, addresses by Rev. Gruber and others, and several musical numbers. Nine rural eighth graders were to receive diplomas at Washington commencement exercises.

Washington Streets Riverside Mt. Olivet Crozier E. E. Blythe Norval Flynn Gettysburg Eunice Craiz Velma Tobin Rev. Gruber Edythe Price America Washington Eunice Craig Yatson Clifford Flynn Valey Marie Kueneman Mildred O'Connor Charles Francis Skubal Fred Thatcher Y” School Ernest Whiting Crescent Lara Nellie Wingler Yatton John Rummelhart Muscatine Flora Knebel Helen Heitzman Davenport R. H. Heitzman

Skillful piloting saves passengers at airport dedication

In Burbank California on June 2 a blazing tri motor experimental cabin plane with five aboard landed safely after a wing fire. Pilot Robert Burgen and co pilot Robert Ridel executed side slips and quick maneuvers to bring the aircraft down as flames erupted. Fire was extinguished before gasoline tanks ignited. The dramat ic rescue thrilled about 10 000 spectators at the new United airport dedication.

Burbank Calif United Richard B. Barnitz Los Angeles Frances Jones Robert Jones Robert Burgen Robert Ridel

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Simmering, Sr Daugiter Penny J. BE. Linder Mr. Linder K. of C. C Pythian Sisters Castle Hall Order of Clara Schuty U. and I Club Harmony Club H. J. Club James Shalla Ralph Ashley Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Wellman Social Club Jean Benson Friendly Social Club Elmer Kephart Independent Club Harry Maxwell C. A J. M. Embra P. m Woodman Hall Ladies Aid of the St. Paul Evangelical Church St. Paul's Choir West Madison South Ave He Yrranee Nellie Mannerg U. S. Senate J. B. Moore Talleyrand Sonny Boy Mayo’s Home Bakery R. Helmick Emily Lorack Burgen Ridell
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