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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

8

Local shoppers list names and hometowns in bustling scene

Among the shoppers today were Allen Conrad of Crawfordsville Will Pyle of Aldeworth and J J Rotenburger of Ainsworth. Mrs J H Seethout of Keota shopped here last evening. Harry Montgomery Jr is in Chicago visiting his sister Mrs W J Fritzpatrick.

Allen Conrad Crawfordsville Will Pyle Aldeworth J. J. Rotenburger Ainsworth J. H. Seethout Keota Harry Montgomery, Jr Chicago W. J. Fritzpatrick

Local notes from Rockwell and surrounding towns

Miss Ida Mae Stevenson visits her sister Mrs O B Helwick in Rockwell for the weekend while attending Sitmanet school at the University of Town this summer. D I Macon in Washington Iowa handles auctions by phone. Dorothy Dowell returns to Frances Willard Hospital Chicago for nurse training after two weeks at home. Mrs J R Palmer returns from Stuart Iowa after three weeks with daughter Mrs F O Botterbaugh. Byron Snid and daughter Margaret Jean back from a ten day trip visiting relatives in St Louis and the Ozarks. Mrs R B Palmer and A E Palmer return from Rochester Minnesota. Ralph is progressing nicely.

Ida’ Mae Stevenson Rockwell Lows O. BE Helwick Dorothy Dowell Chicago Frances Willard Hospital J. R. Palmer Stuart Iowa F. O. Botterbaugh Audrey Palmer Byron Snid Margaret Jean St. Lowvis Ozarks R. B. Palmer A. E Palmer Rochester Mini Ralph Iretting

SPECIAL 3 cell focusing flashlights at Sitters Auto Parts

95c Friday and Saturday sale. Mr and Mrs D J Ross visited son Durand in Davenport yesterday. Vr and Mrs Frank Stewart, Mr Rut Ringheim, and Mr G K Hartman traveled to The Maines for the day.

D. J. Ross Durand Davenport Frank Stewart Rut Ringheim G Kk Hartman Th Maines Mornir

Ralph Bunce Named Grand Tiler in Town Lodge Milestone

Ralph Bunce of Washington has been appointed grand tuler of the Town Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. The note also advises farmers on increasing milk supply and suggests spraying cows with Dr Hess Chaser to avoid tainting milk.

Ralph Bunce Washington Grand Tuler Town Grand Lodge A. F A. M

Local notes on visits and upcoming teacher examinations

Edith and Esther Elgar returned from Marcatine after a brief business trip. County teachers examinations are set for June 24 25 and 26 at the courthouse. Dr Murray McCreedy, newly opened in Bighton IA, praises Brighton care and community support. Mrs Edith Faris vacationing in Chicago, with time in Minneapolis. Betlah McKarne to depart Washington County Hospital this afternoon. Edith Brookfart visiting from Iowa City for the weekend. Lee and Mrs Tease of Crawfordsville visiting and shopping. Donald Oldt of Wyman and family returning from Washington County Hospital after a short stay.

Edith Esther Elgar Marcatine Court House Murray McCreedy Bighton Iowa Brighton McCreedy Washington County Edith Faris Harold Faris Chicago Minneapolis Lee Tease Crawfordsville Lease Marion Pleasant Inn Donald Oldt H. B. Oldt Wyman Washington County Hospital

Social notes from Wayland area and beyond

Mrs W E Jones and Mrs W C Hedges were in Wayland yesterday and Billy Boshart accompanied them. Tomorrow more family visits to Wayland with Ruth and Billy joining Mr and Mrs Jones and Mr and Mrs Hedges. In Seattle the Conrads visit Mrs Conrad’s parents the W J Allens. Thursday evening Mrs Sam Conrad and Mrs Clara Wenger visit with Mrs Ellen Wilcox of Norman and Mrs W J Allen. Harold Johnson and William Shields were in Fairfield. Oma Mason returns to Burlington after visiting June Arnold. Cahill of Montgomery Ward plans a week off to Decatur Hil and then Chicago for anniversary. Bealer family attend Mother’s Day picnic in North Liberty. Seallon returns tonight from vacation at Waucoma. Martha Shockey home after tonsil surgery. Mrs Floyd Murdock to leave hospital soon. John Timmerman back from illness in Jacksonville Ill. Rev R K Atchison of Rimersburg Pa will preach at Associate Presbyterian church tomorrow.

W. E. Jones W. C. Hedges Wayland Billy Boshart Jones Montgomery Ward Decatur, Hil K. C. Cahill Mr. Cahill Chicago W. A. Bealer Donald Floyd Murdock Washington Washington County Hospital John Timmerman Jacksonville Ill W. F. Timmerman R. K. Atchison Rimersburg Associate Presbyterian Church

Local Social Notes From Galesburg and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Lyman Thompson and mother in law Mrs J Q Thompson of California returned yesterday from Knox College Galesburg and on to Chicago. Will Wilson reported improving at Rochester Mayo Hospital after an operation. Don Benz and Victor Westphial to enter Central Iowa wolf tournament at Oskaloosa starting Monday. The show window at Homer Stephen jewelry store rebuilt. Ed Yates family visited Mrs Lola Wiura and relatives in town. Frances Louise to visit Henrietta Hall and Vera Stateman for the weekend. Other locals headed for Luck Lake Wisconsin for a brief vacation.

Lyman Thompson J. Q. Thompson California Knox College Galesboro Chicago Bob Godfrey Milwaukee Wis Will Wilson Rochester Minn Mayo Hospital Wilson Robert Patterson Don Benz Victor Westphial Oskaloosa Homer Stephen Ed Yates Auburn Neéb Yates Lola Wiura R. L. McGuvern Hickory Catharine Null Iowa City Frances Louise Henrietta Hall Vera Stateman T. L. Brookhart Julius Enalin Ralph Scott Lawrence Wilson A. J. Pakdinge L. A. Jones Carl Jungbinth Luck Lake

Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Plains

Weather forecast notes cooler temps across the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with northern and central plains under similar conditions. Temperatures mostly above average in southern areas and across northern portions. Showers likely scattered and brief in nature.

Mississip Missouri Valleye Emrent Plains

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Nell Samson

Nell Samson observed at home with a birthday dinner hosted by Ralph Livingston. Five sisters attended along with Mrs. Lloyd Latta of Jackson Michigan Mrs. Ralph Livingston Mrs. Schuyler Livingston and Mrs. D C Kilgore. Latta and Martha Isabel also present. Kilgore baked the birthday cake. The birthday date was Thursday.

Nell Samson Ralph Livingston Miss Samson Lloyd Latta Jackson, Mich Schuyler Livingston LD. C. Kigore Latta Martha Isabel D. C. Kilgore Kilgore

Plan Speakers at Scout Camp Tecumseh Washington County

A meeting of Camp Tecumseh planners outlines daily speaker talks for Scouts. The two week camp on the Iowa River begins June 29 with Fred Downing stating many non-scouts sought admission but were rejected. A. Hunter will supervise cooking activities bringing seven years of camp kitchen experience.

Camp Tecumseh Washington County Fred Downing Ao. A. Hunter

Hoover Seeks War Debt Moratorium Plan

President Hoover weighs a one or two year moratorium on war debt payments to secure broad congressional support. He envisions proportional curtailment of reparations receipts and discusses Germany relief as part of the effort in ongoing conversations with callers.

Washington U.P Hoover United States Mr. Hoover Germany

Deputy Sheriff Fatally Shot in Wisconsin

Walter Morgan aged 45 died in Elkhorn hospital after being shot by Lake Geneva officer Herbert Giebler 28 at a drunken party dispute. Al Exner 29, Lake Geneva traffic officer, died instantly from wounds received during the incident. Two witnesses from next door were detained by District Attorney Arthur Thorson.

Lake Geneva Wis U.P Walter Morgan Elkhorn al ¢. Exner Morgan Herbert Giebler Julfet Exner Exner'a Arthur Thorson Charles Farber William Horgan

Newton visitors share weekend with relatives in Iowa towns

Mr and Mrs Glen Briiain arrived from Newton to spend the weekend with his sister Mrs L C Crawford and other relatives in Columbus Junction and Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs John Little of Washington welcomed a baby girl born at eight o clock last night at the Washington county hospital weighing seven pounds twelve and a half ounces.

Glen Briiain Newton L. C. Crawford Columbus Junction Ainsworth John Little Washington Washington County Hospital

Residents Discuss Favorite Music Types and Opinions

A feature gathers quotes from local residents on preferred music styles. Elizabeth Goodlander favors popular piece orchestrations, William Masson praises a lively march on bass, John Westphal rejects jazz for light opera and classics, and K O Grimes cherishes a lively march as inspiring. A lost small black dog with reward contact 283 is noted.

Dallas church forgives pastor who confessed suicide

Rev. B P Brown supply pastor of the North Dallas Baptist church was recorded as forgiving Homer L Marler after Brown admitted writing threatening letters to himself and planning the hanging in a church setting. He said he aimed to die in church but lacked the nerve and blamed no one but himself amid mental distress since a January Midland hotel holdup.

Dallas Tex B. P Brown North Dallas Baptist Church Homer L Marler Brown Rev. Brown Wing Midland

Violence in Coal Mine Strike Escalates with Bombs

Pittsburgh June 20 Two bombings endanger 130 miners and incendiary firing marks the third week of a Western Pennsylvania bituminous field strike involving over 10 000 men. A bomb near a bunk house at Rickervile shattered windows and hurled sleeping workers from their beds.

Pittsburgh Penrnsylvania Rickerville

Piano Teacher Mrs Anderson Promotes Synthetic Method

Mrs A Anderson a piano teacher offers a synthetic method and holds an accredited certificate from the American Institute of Applied Music. She is a member of the Synthetic Guild in New York City with a residence studio at 406 East Washington Street and phone 72 Black 1093.

A. Anderson American Institute of Applied Music Synthetic Guild New York City East Washington St

Local visits note from Sioux City and Chicago

Mrs L R Tripp and her son Dek return to Sioux City after two weeks with George Maxwell and Lloyd V Goodwin leaves for Chicago to work with H S Sutton Plastering Company for the season. Mrs Lou Carlin and grandson Billy Green travel from Chicago to visit Ed Gray.

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