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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1932

Page

8

Salutatorian Hubert Kolesick Returns From Eclectic College

Hubert Kolesick arrived home from Phoenix where he recently graduated Eclectic College as salutatorian. The first district American Legion fish fry drew about 400 to 450 attendees at Harry Weavers summer cottage on the Iowa river near Wapello. Washington visitors included Russell Frink George Rudiger Vic Crone Ted Crone Frank Casey Al Linnenkamp Everett Burham Frank Bostwick Charles Denison Bill Brown P L Etter Earl Zook Hallie Ward Al Baldrige Martin Whittaker Preston Wolf R J Bugk y Loyd Morrison Walter Barnett and Johnny Peller. The entertainment featured three three round boxing bouts.

American Legion Harry Weaver Wapello Iowa River Washington Russell Frink George Rudiger Vic Ted Crone Frank Casey al Linnenkamp Everett Burham Frank Bostwick Charles Denison Bill Brown P. L. Etter Earl Zook Haliie Ward al Baldrige Martin Whittaker

For Sale Ice Box Black Call Evenings

Classified notice offering a black ice box for sale with contact by phone after 6 pm at 224 10213.

New Ward Store Clerks Introduced

Ten years back the Ward store added new clerks Miss Lois Griffith Miss Dorothy Ward Miss Esther Hay and Cap itola Brindley. They boast chocolate ice cream sodas with full ice cream and rich flavor. Unprotected cows suffer milk losses from fly damage. Dr Hess Fly Spray helps cows produce more milk, saving money. Weather: unsettled tonight and Sunday.

Ward Lois Griffith Dorothy Ward Esther Hay Capitola Brindley Dr. Hess

Methodist Aid units elect officers across meeting day

Several units of the Methodist Aid society elected officers during yesterday’s sessions. Unit 1 met at Sunset Park for a picnic luncheon and kept the existing leaders. Units 3 6 and 7 re elected officers. Unit 4 discussed a bazaar. Unit 5 worked on luncheon cloths and bazaar plans. Three other units held meetings with 7 10 and 9 attendees respectively. A ballroom opening drew 50 plus couples to the Iowa Ballroom with future dance plans. Dinner guests at the Elder home included the Zaring and Bovee families.

Methodist Aid Society Unit 1 Sunset Park J. R. Kruser E E. Stutsman S. N. Sorrell Unit 2 Unit 3 R. G. Cherry O. J. Rice James Zeck R. C. Wilcox J. D. Thomas Clara Huber George Foster Palmer Babcock Ezra Goodwin W. F. Bickel Howard Anderson Byron Snider F. C. Witzigman Olive Campbell Laura Longwell Remps Hampsher Glen Hayes L. R. Carbee M. H. Sartor J. L. McGraw W. S. Brown Clayde Knapp Homer Jarrard Bert Dill Steve Crawford A. C. Durst Iowa Mae Aristo@rats Fairfield Iowa Ballroom Cloyd Smith Donald Stutsman Old Armory Iowa Motor Service ELDER J. O. Elder Glenn Zaring Kankakee, NL J. E. Bovee

Question Suspect in Lindbergh Baby Killing Case Today

The report details Violet Sharpe’s possible involvement and the ongoing police questioning. Edna, now Emily, is in England and sought by New Jersey authorities. Violet’s last letter to her mother mentions the Lindbergh case and a hoped investigation outcome.

Lindbergh Pers Edna England Banks Violet

Keota P.E.O. Chapter CM Publishes Seasons Work

Keota Chapter CM P E O outlines year books for the next season with monthly programs, speakers, debates and topics from September to May. The chapter lists 31 resident and 15 nonresident members, nine deceased members, and notes a Royal Neighbors degree team meeting Monday at 7 30.

B. B. Brown G. H. Holmes A. D. Stewart Floyd Carris Caribbean Will Herr W. E. Erdice Kate BK Rover Pbhiloura Clemons F. M. Herr Alice Wilson Educational Fund P. EB. O. Home Committee F. A. Klein J. O. Singmaster F. O Pershing A. L. Richardson R. L. Sanders Will Kerr Grace Taney Henry van Dyke Howard Stewart R. H. Henry H. D. Williams Harold Palmer W. C. Richardson F. O. Pershing Margaret Hamilton C. D. Kirkpatrick Wayne Lyle J. C. Ochs R. H Henry G. J. Lyle W C. Richardson A. L Richardson Walter Fagen Emma Klein H. B. Morris H.H. Williams Royal Neighbors

Gawler and Mrs Miller Named in Local Notice

M. E. Gawler and Mrs. Alex Miller are listed among residents named in the recent public notice. The fragment confirms involvement but lacks further context or details.

M. E. Gawler Alex Miller

Poor Year for Colored Delegates at Republican Convention

Chicago diary reports a depressed scene for Southern colored delegates to the Republican National Convention. Six states contest seats, all backed by Hoover and Curtis, with the era of rival candidates fading as party leaders show indifference and state treasuries run dry.

South Chicago INS Republican Nationa Committee Florentiné Congress Hotel Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Caroina Tennessee Virginia Hoover-and-Curtis Hoover

Local notes from Columbus Junction and area

Miss Helen Tisor visits family in Columbus Junction while Mrs. Russel Wilson hosts Concord Charity circle. Seven sheep perish to lightning on a Grandview area farm. Trinity Reformed holds a Sunday children’s day program. Miss Mary Louise Edmondson of Fairfield visits relatives in Fredonia. Mrs. C E B Pierce attends Ruth Boyle and Rev. Robert Alex marriage in St. Louis.

Helen Tisor Muscatine Ed Tisor Russel Wilson Concord Charity Circle Paul Buster Grandview Trinity Reformed Church Mary Louise Edmondson Fairfield Harold Edmondson John Wilson Fredonia C. EB. Pierce Ruth Boyle St. Louis Robert Alex

Mrs Vine and daughter to leave hospital this afternoon

Mrs Keith Vine and her daughter Nancy Kathleen are to leave Washington county hospital this afternoon. They will stay at the home of Dr and Mrs J M Lloyd for a few days before moving to Grinnell.

Keith Vine Nancy Kathleen Washington County Hospital J. M. Lloyd Grinnell

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Let a man profess what he will if his thoughts are generally conversant about worldly things he has an earthly and worldly mind and if his thoughts are conversant about sensual things he has a sensual and carnal mind for whatever he may outwardly say as he thinks so is he.

Owen

Fairfield at Mt Pleasant Sunday Ceremony

The event occurs at the home of the Rev. Mr. Giddens in Fairfield on Sunday, with details limited to location and host.

Ander Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Mr. Giddens

Local Visitors and Social Notes Highlight Summer Plans

Alton couple Mr and Mrs Newell F Williams visit before Iowa University summer session with teaching and study goals. Edna Caldwell Kathryn Bostwick spend weekend in Chicago. Walter Graves family trip to Ames. son Walter Jr joins ROTC camp at Ft Riley. Harold Elwell Waterloo welcomes newborn son Richard H born June 9. Ice cream specials offered at local shops with varied prices.

Edna Caldwell Kathryn Bostwick Chicago H. O. Banks West Chester M. E. Lawn E. D. Morrison George Morrison Iowa State Bar Association Burington Jessie Sage Frank Sage Walter Graves Quality Ice Cream Co Ames Walter, Jr Iowa State College Ft. Riley Kans Bertha Means Blanche James Iowa City Roy Means Jessica Milligan Aileen Milligan Harold Elwell Waterloo Richard H

Wallace Family News and Local Appointments From Washington

Miss Eisie Wallace returns from Davenport to teach at the Davenport high school next year and will travel to California stops en route. Sire Miss Brooks Ann Cole arrives from Michigan for a business trip with Elder & Shannon. she will stay over the weekend. Mrs. Ralph Moothart leaves Washington County Hospital after a minor operation. Lewis Beenblossom visits his grandfather and aunt. Ice Cream Social at M. E. lawn Saturday night. Miss Margaret Alice Stewart returns from Iowa State College Ames. Mrs. J. W. Cox and Billy travel to Iowa City to register Billy for summer art study and music instruction, six weeks session. Mrs. Esther Condit of Pueblo, Colorado, plans a month-long visit with her son Sherm Welch’s family.

Newell F. Williams Alton, Ill University of Iowa Eisie Wallace George F. Wallace Davenport Los Angeles California San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver Miss Wallace Macon Washington Iowa Brooks Ann Cole Michigan Elder & Shannon Advertising Company Ralph Moothart Washington County Hospital Lewis Beenblossom South of Washington L. F. Woodburn Mildred Woodburn M. E. Lawn Margaret Alice Stewart Iowa State College Ames Jane Godfrey Harry Montgomery J. W. Cox Billy Iowa City Mdna Patzig Esther Condit Pueblo Colo Sherm Welch

Edith Elgar Leaves for Iowa City Music Study

Miss Edith Elgar departs for Iowa City to pursue further music study at the university. Esther Elgar will also continue musical studies there this year.

Edith Elgar Iowa City Yedith Esther Elgar

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