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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

Page

6

Wedding of Miss Blanche McCarty and Lester Willey

Miss Blanche McCarty and Lester G Willey were married at New Sharon in a single ring ceremony. The couple planned a short honeymoon trip to Des Moines and Adel and will reside in Osage after June 15. Willey, an Osage High School graduate, worked with the Washington county Cow Testing association and is now with Grain Supply in Osage.

Blanche McCarty A. H. McCarty Brighton Lester G. Willey Osage Washington County New Sharon A. B. Cornell Willey Osage High School Iowa State College Ames Washington County Cow Testing Association Con

New MELLO GLO Face Powder Promises Smooth Application

New Wonderful Face Powder prevents large pores and stays on longer for a youthful complexion. The French process aids smooth spreading and reduces shiny noses. Sherman Bros., Druggists offer MELLO GLO to suit every complexion.

Sherman Bros

Local Club Socials Highlight Birthday Surprise and Dinners

A May 36 birthday surprise for Ralph Boyd drew about 45 attendees with cards at five tables and ice cream cake refreshments. The H and H Bridge Club met with two tables of play, high scores won by Mrs. John Munn and Mrs. George Struble, traveling prize to Mrs. Phil Vanerus, hostess Mrs. J Z Hinshaw. The Business and Professional Women’s Club hosted a lawn picnic dinner at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home with Miss Etna Dawson presiding, 37 attending, plans for a summer meeting, and guests including Mrs. Arthur Krause and Mrs. Glen Zaring.

Country Club Harry Margolin Yankton S. D O. B. Jaques Allerton Ralph Thompson E. E Stutsman I. Rothschild Robert Patterson A. W. Clow Ralph Boyd J. Z. Hinshaw John Munn George Struble Phil Vanerus Ives McKay Frank Casey Elder Professional Women's Club Orville Elder R. L. Coulter Etna Dawson Mary Briley Arthur Krause Glenn Wilson Glen Zaring Alex Miller Helen Hamilton Frank Stewart Laura Einsphar Wrere

Surprise Valley Picnic and Sunday School Announcements

The Surprise Valley annual picnic is set for June 8 at Wellman. Public school attendees and families are urged to attend the Sunday and singing school. Nellie Darrance, cor sec. Primary children of the M E Sunday school are asked to meet for Children’s Day practice Thursday afternoon.

Surprise Valley Wellman Nellie Darrance Cor Secy M. E

Masonic Lodges Schedule and Officers Listed

Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 regular meetings on the first Friday each month with Glenn Mace as W M and A W Yard as Secretary. Damascus Shrine No. 10 meets fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Temple with Grace E Twinam W H P and Mrs W Bidwell W Scribe.

Washington Lodge No A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrite Masonic Temple Grace E. Twinam

Railway Time Table of Various Rail Lines Listed

The notice lists multiple trains and freight services with schedules for RT & P Eastbound No 80 Local Freight No 50 Motor Car No 30 Pass Train Apache No 12 Pass Train Golden State Limited No 4 etc. It names stops and daily patterns including Sundays exceptions and noted express services along with agents L Goodlander and J C McKay. It also includes Washington Oskaloosa Branch No 429 430 Mixed Trains and references other lines M and S P P R R CO with several train numbers and times.

Apache Golden State Limited Tuoca Washington& Oskaloosa Washington Southwest Limited W. C. Bell

Church and community events listed for June dates

The notices announce events at local churches and groups. Supper and social hour at United Presbyterian Ainsworth parlor at 2 PM and 7 PM servings. Jackson township farm bureau meets June 9 at Lincoln school. Epworth League ice cream social on Methodist lawn. Town White Shrine annual picnic in Des Moines June 19 at 1 PM at Union Tourist park. Damascus Shrine attendees invited. Odd Fellows Rebekahs memorial service Sunday 2 PM with grave decorations. Eureka Sunday school Children’s Day program Sunday June 12 at 8 PM.

Ladies Aid United Presbyterian Church of Ainsworth Eureka Sunday School

Social events and club notices for June gatherings

The Home Builders class plans a strawberry social at Geo Bakers on 498 So Marion Ave Thursday evening. Washington Chapter No 98 OES meets Thursday June 9 at 8 pm with initiation and social hour. Sunshine Community club and families gather at Don Wylie home Thursday June 9 for an ice cream social. Fortnightly club meets Thursday June 9 at 7 30 pm at Mrs J A Porter home for year book distribution.

Geo. Bakers Marion Ave Washington Sunshine Community Club Don Wylie J. A. Porter

Friday 4H and church groups schedule meetings

The Fern Cliff 4H club holds an all day meeting at Helen Bishop’s home with a poke lunch. Ladies Aid Units of M E church meet Friday with Unit 1 at Sunset Park and others at various homes and times. United Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets at 2 30 at the church with Mrs Green Squire as general chair. Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church holds a 2 30 program at Mrs A A Vinz’s home. Washington township meets at 2 with Mrs J N Phillips for a home hygiene lesson by Miss Hilkea Jacobs.

Fern Cliff Helen Bishop Ladies Aid M. E. Church Sunset Park FE. Goodwin South Second Avenue P G Widmer North Second Avenue R. G. Cherry East Washington Street Maynard Brown East Main Street C. H. Pauls South Second Olive Campbell West Washington Street J. L. Mehaw Clayde Knapp United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church A. A. Vinz Washington Township J. N. Phillips Hilkea Jacobs

Dublin Isle Residents Share Community News

Local notes from Dublin report residents delivering wood, fencing, plowing and visits across nearby towns. Farmers and families gather after rains as crops grow. A busy Monday follows a local election turnout with mixed reactions and road work finishes. In Clinton the funeral for Ernest Howell and his mother’s death occur. Des Moines notes Rev H F Trimble elected president of Iowa Churches of Christ convention.

Des Moines H. F. Trimble Centerville Convention of Iowa Churches of Christ

Three Killed in Frisco Gun Duel

Frisco gun duel leaves three dead and three wounded in a residential district. Patrolman Mervyn Reardon, Ben Moore, alias Muir, and Harry Darling are dead. Officers Bell Loftus wounded. Dixon, the other bandit, captured after firing. Darling alerted police after watching suspects enter Bell’s home. six officers and four radio cars joined the pursuit. In Des Moines Iowa, five more women lawyers joined a class of 45 admitted to the bar.

San Francisco INS Pattrolman Mervyn Reardon Ben Moore Muir Salt Lake City Harry Darling Andrew J. Bell Frank Loftus R. W. Dixon Glenn Johnson Dixon Moore Reardon Darling Officer Bell Elwood Darling Darlings Bandit Loftus Bell Des Moines Iowa Jennie Hammill Florence E. Brown Coon Rapids Mary A. Russell Theresa Davis Oskaloosa Gunhild I, Ness Hammill William Boeler Drake

Annual picnic for city county and federal staff held at fair grounds

About 2000 city county state and federal employees will attend the officers and employees society picnic on Saturday at the fair grounds in Des Moines.

Des Moines Officers and

Taxes Take Effect Dates Set By Revenue Bureau

The Revenue Bureau announced effective dates for the new revenue bill taxes. Income and corporation taxes retroactive to Jan 1, 1932. Estate and gift taxes apply after 5 p m June 6, 1932. Excise taxes June 21, 1932. Miscellaneous taxes June 21, 1932. Boat use tax July 1, 1932. First class mail rates rise July 6, 1932. Advertising rates for second class publications rise July 1, 1932.

Washington INS Bureau of Internal Revenue

Youngster in Exline Dies in Apparent Suicide

In Exline Iowa on June 9 Eugene Campbell 11 took his life by hanging in a garage at his home. Authorities say a rejected romance drove the boy to this act making him among Iowa's youngest suicide victims on record.

Exline Iowa Eugene Campbell

End of Year at Spread Eagle School

Margaret Applegate, teacher, notes the school year ends May 20 after exams and a pot luck lunch. A short program follows with recitations and songs. Parents attend. group pictures are given. Nurses and Mrs. Palmer visited. most students received diphtheria protection. Winfield Gerdes completes eighth grade with perfect exams. Junior Wallace has perfect attendance. A handiwork exhibit was prepared and aims for a larger display next year.

Margaret Applegate Palmer Winfield Gerdes Junior Wallace

Young Woman’s Missionary Society Meeting

The young womans missionary society of the U P church will meet Saturday at 2 29 at Mrs Neil Trotmans home Those wishing to ride should meet at the church at 2 15.

Young Womans Missionary Society of the U. P Neil Trotman

White Oak Notes on Rain Delays and Local Events

Road workers halted work due to heavy rains. Oscar Mowers attended Mrs. Hyde of Hopewell's funeral. Residents joined the Big Day in Brighton despite the weather. The M. M. club gathered at the Dickinson home with a mock wedding as the main feature and refreshments served by the hostesses.

White Oak Oscar Mowers Hyde Hope Brighton M. M. Club Charlie Dickinson Everett Garrett Dickinson

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