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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
8
Mrs. Ralph Garber and children and Miss Blanche Beatty of Davenport spent the day here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. A Bravermin and Mr. and Mrs. J Bravermina of Town City visited here Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kunik.
Mr and Mrs M Maxwell and Mrs Delbert Maxwell of near Wellman were in Washington today. Mrs W L Glassburner recovering from cataract surgery at Mercy Hospital Gary Indiana expects release soon but will stay in Gary for some time. Kathryn Watta leaves today to visit the Arthur Nicola family near Packwood. Miss Mame Shearer travels from here to Moline Illinois then Chicago for a week at the fair and with friends before returning to Greencastle. Mr and Mrs W L Rukgab er were in Mt Pleasant on business yesterday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John Dodd mark their quarter century together with family and friends gathering to honor the 25th anniversary of their marriage. The couple reside in the area and are noted for community involvement.
Wen dall Baker Taylor Crayton and Kenton Kurtz led three Boy Scouts from Wen dall Baker's patrol on an overnight hike to the Scout cabin. They won an advancement contest earlier in the year. They cooked supper cleaned the cabin played Indian games after dark and slept on beds of soft straw.
Prime Minister Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler held their first meeting in Venice to discuss European issues and urged a return of Germany to world peace negotiations at Geneva.
Des Moines June 14 The drought’s effect on Iowa fruit prospects is shown in the state horticultural society report by secretary R S Herrick. Apples peaches and raspberries are estimated at less than half the normal yield.
F. Larkin departed this morning for Tulsa Oklahoma to spend several days on behalf of the Hanna Bond and Investment Co. of Burlington.
Mrs W B Dupuis came back from the D U V department convention in Des Moines where 273 delegates registered. A memorial service honored deceased members including Edith Chilcote. Ruth Dupuis and Mrs Dickerson were among visitors. Dr Boice Mrs Boice and Mrs McConaughy attended the G A R convention. McConaughy visited daughters Mary and Kathryn in Des Moines.
Almon Dewey of Des Moines sails from New York aboard the S S Lafayette for a European study tour. He will visit Plymouth and London for about ten days, then Paris for a six week course at the Sorbonne before returning by Sept. 7 to resume law studies at the University of Iowa.
Naval officials stated that papers and chemicals found in the baggage of William Bader, a Buffalo chemist, did not contain any U.S. Navy secrets. The incident in Washington D.C. prompted an investigation into how the items were transported.
In West Chester Miss Hattie Ross and Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger celebrate birthdays with family and friends. A surprise dinner at Mrs. Will Conger’s home features fried chicken cake and roses. Attendees include Aunt Tillie Parker and other relatives.
Junior Boice rode a Troop F cavalry horse south of town when the horse stumbled and fell. He bruised and twisted a leg, has difficulty walking with a cane, denies prancing or riding tricks, and remains under care. The Journal prints three classified names daily until June 18, offering Salada Tea. D A R ladies host flag day open house at the Sunset Park log cabin inviting visitors through 6 p m for a dinner and meeting.
Mrs Earle Steele and Mr Ernest Salladay attend the state W R C convention in Des Moines. The item also mentions an ad by Widmer Bus with cracked ice noted.
Everstine Daniels announces the launch of a School of Speech on Platform Reading and Dramatic Art. Single Lesson 5c offered. Contact via phone 443 Black or visit 717 South Marion Ave for details.
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