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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1934

Page

8

Local News: Will Eldridge Recovering After Cherry Picking Fall

Will Eldridge, who sustained a broken arm in a fall while cherry picking last Saturday, is doing well at home. The fractures, near the shoulder and just below the elbow, totaled four breaks. Mrs C R Smith of Onsow visited friends here Monday afternoon before heading to Wellman for the Coffey Morrison wedding, returning to Onslow Monday night.

Will Eldridge C. R. Smith Onsow Wellman Onslow

Local Residents Visit Returns and Summer Plans

Wendall Booth visits Ames on Sunday and returns that evening. Billy Ewing from St Louis plans a summer with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt. Mrs Harry Miller of St Louis visits late month with Vic Miller after exams. Homer Richardson, formerly of Washington, was in Des Moines last week on the way west. Frey, professional masseur, will be at Bush ves June 23. Lawrence McKoune from Normandy high school will be here most of the summer and head the Normandy speech dept next year. Mr and Mrs C H Guther and daughter Carla returned from Rockford and Chicago. John A Winza and wife named their new son John Albert Jr. Ita Cream served by its Wonsicket Club Thursday eve. Lexington Farm Bureau supper and Mrs May Hopengardner visiting Mrs L S Hewitt in West Chester for a couple of days.

Billy Ewing St. Louis Ralph Pratt Harry Miller Vic Miler Miller Therown Shoe Company Homer Richardson Washington Des Moines Mee OU Frey Y Bush Ves Lawrence McKoune Normandy High School C. H. Guther Carla Rockford Chicaen John A Winza John Albert Lexington Farm Bureau May Hopengardner West Chester L. S. Hewitt

Merry Wives of Reno Tonight Fox Broadcast

Local notes describe visiting families in Wayland ahead of summer at Columbia University. The Taylor home hosts Ralph Unthank and family from Davenport. Several relatives plan Prairie Flower Friday evening ice cream and brief trips through Lincoln and Airebury Nebraska.

Merry Wives of Reno’ Fox J. A. Taylor Wayland Columbia University Ralph Unthank John Davenport Taylor South Fourth Prairie ‘Flower

Baby born at Washington County Hospital this morning

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hines of Washington Junction welcomed a baby at 7 10 this morning. Mrs Mary Pacha of East Pleasant Plain was discharged home today. George Kessel from near Fairfield also left the Washington County Hospital this morning.

Joseph Hines Washington Jt Washington County Hospital Mary Pacha East Pleasant Plain George Kessel Near Fairfield

All State Orchestra and Chorus Draw 67 Enrollees

Seventy seven readers note 67 boys and girls enrolled in the University of Iowa all state orchestra and chorus. The ensemble includes 45 musicians in the orchestra and about 45 vocalists in the chorus. Participants come from 24 Iowa communities and 11 cities in seven other states. Special training runs until July 19 with several public concerts planned.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iown

Religion Talks At Iowa City With Rabbinic And Indian Scholars

In Iowa City the University of Iowa will host lectures by Rabbi Lee Jung of New York and Prof. P. A. Wadia of Bombay under the school of religion. Rabbi Jung speaks on modern trends in Judaism this Friday while Prof. Wadia discusses religion and politics on July 16. The notice notes this as part of the six year history of the all state plan.

Iowa City New York India University of Iowa School of Religion Lee Jung P. A. Wadia Bombay

Cooler Weather But No Rain Is Forecast for Iowa

Weather outlook predicts cooler temperatures across Iowa with a dry pattern. The report notes harsh conditions for crops with oats and barley yields too poor for seeding next year in many counties.

Iowa

Cork Trees Produce Finest Cork at Fifty Years

A cork tree attains its best cork quality after reaching fifty years of age, according to traditional horticultural guidance. This milestone marks the shift to superior bark used for high grade cork products.

Municipalities to Convene League in Waterloo Dates Set

The annual convention of the League of Iowa Municipalities will be held in Waterloo August 21 22 and 23. Mayor L H Childs of Fort Madison league president announced. The site had been chosen earlier but dates were not set.

Fort Madison League of Iowa Waterloo L. H. Childs League

Roosevelt Given Yale Degree Today

President Roosevelt received an honorary doctor of laws from Yale University in Woolsey Hall New Haven in a colorful dignified ceremony. The event highlights Yale’s recognition of Roosevelt’s public service and leadership during a formal university outbreak.

New Haven Conn U.P Roosevelt Yale University Woolsey Hall

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