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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

6

Saling and Keller Renew Battle of Hurdles Saturday

Chicago hosts the national collegiate AA track meet with six records possible. Iowa's George Saling and Ohio State's Jack Keller gun for the 120 yard high hurdles and 220 yard low hurdles while Ralph Metcalfe, Michigan State Normal's Eugene Beatty, and other top collegians collide for Olympic contention. Preliminary heats today, finals soon.

Saling Keller Chicago Ralph Metcalfe Marquette University Geo. Simpson Jack Keller Ohio State Early Tartmson Dartmouth Steve Anderson Washington George Saling Iowa Eugene Beatty Michigan State Normal Horder

Local Social Notes from Wyman and Williams Areas

Mrs E V Humphreys reports on attendances and visitors including the Williams and Davis families. Funeral of Margaret Jane Williams held in Williamsburg with relatives present. Miss Juanita Rees home from Oneida Iowa. Rees reunion at Ed Rees home near Crawfordsville. Sunday School notes show 42 attendees despite muddy roads. children’s day program planned. regular services at 9:00 am.

Wyman E. H. Davis Sarah Margaret Jane Williams Williamsburg Augusta Lizzie Jane Williams J. E. Humphrey J. Morris Davis Dorothy of Cotter William Roberts Juanita Rees Oneida J. R. Rees J. N. Davis Rees Ed Rees Crawfordsville

Night Club Lady Lola Carewe draws New York intrigue

Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt arrives at Mayfair on New Year’s Eve to meet District Attorney Merle Dougherty, who hints Lola Carewe, the widow of Gaylord Gifford, may fund a jewel robber ring. Dougherty describes her as mysterious and powerful, with tables held for her at several clubs.

Thatcher Colt Mayfair Cheb Merle Dougherty Colt New York Lola Carewe Dougherty Gaylord Gifford Thatcher Gifford Hollywood Broadway Betty Lola Mayfair

Mayfair Night Club Note Leads To Secret Talk

In Mayfair at a glamorous night club Lola Carewe sits with Vincent Rowland, a railroad attorney, as audience guests observe a tense exchange. Lola slips a note to Rowland through a waiter while Thatcher Colt and Dougherty watch, prompting Colt to read a plea for help and plan to meet for more details. The scene ends with Lola signaling a possible police lead and the trio moving toward her table.

Dougherty Thatcher Colt Crystal Room Mayfair Ermine Lola Colt Vincent Rowland Blandi Lola Carewe Tala Carewe Dongany Doughert Tony Mr. Rowland Mr. Colt

Drive Safely With Iowa Free Vehicle Inspection Poster

A local garage displays a Drive Carefully poster inviting drives to have their cars inspected at no charge. The State of Iowa issue a certification card. Checks include brakes, wheel alignment, tires, steering, ignition, horn, wipers, mirrors, lights, and signaling devices.

Iowa Motor Vehicle Department Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa

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