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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1930

Page

6

June Ladies Aid Meeting and Club Activities Report

The June meeting of the Methodist church Ladies Aid was led by Mrs. T. R. Benn with officers elected for the year including President Mrs. Chas. Thomas and Secretary Mrs. Byron Snider. A social hour featured a trio and readings. plus the Ainsworth Social club gathered with vacation plans and a farewell gift to Mrs. Tretona as she moves to Bagley Iowa. Rebekah and Odd Fellows events included joint installation plans and parade participation with Florence Hout named to decorate a float. Choir outings honored Mrs. Flossie Sherbeck moving to California, and various church groups held picnics, talks on missionary work, birthday parties, and bridge games with summer flowers and guests from Chicago.

Lifty Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church T. R. Benn Chas. Thomas Chas Statsman C. Davis Byron Snider Clarence Jacobs Winifred Allen Isabelle Davis Catherine Jane “Hull Jeanette Karel Hannah Grace Stone Ainsworth R. L. Tretona Mms. Tretona Bagley Iowa T. C. Davis H. J. Mortis H. Hende On Rebekah Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Mason City Rebekahs Florence Hout

Damascus Shrine Plans Banquet and Ceremonial in Oskaloosa

Announcements note Damascus Shrine No 19 inviting members to a Monday banquet at 6 30 p m and ceremonial at 8 p m in Oskaloosa with K of P nominations and officer elections and third rank work. Also alerts for Jub 16912, Y community room June 25 dinner, and Sunshine Community club hosting June 25 with roll call topics.

Damascus Shrine No. 19 Oskaloosa Jub Pierce Knox Masson Memir Ethel Gre B. and Clan Sunshine Community — Club John Koehler

NIRA Roundup Reports Ailments Visitors and Travel

Roscoe Snider is on the sick list. Ambrose Longwell returned home from Mercy Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Mrs. Hanley notes her illness since February 8 and visits Wellman. Blanch Crit of Charles City visits. LeRoy Rowe returns from road gang work. Mrs. Maria Stiners and daughters host Blanch Crit. John Ufitler and Ethel of Muscatine visit relatives.

Nira Roscoe Snider Ambrose Longwell Mercy Hospital Maria Stiners Charles City LeRoy Rowe Ervin England Hanley Wellman John Ufitler Ethel Muscatine

Wayland Social Event Highlights Plain Folk Gathering

In Wayland on Thursday afternoon Mrs. Ara Witmer and local women including Mrs. R. A. Burr, Mrs. Chris Wery, Mrs. Lena McClintic, Mrs. Ezra Witmer, Mary, and Duane shared a pea halling with Mrs. D. C. Davis. The assortment of stick candy and candy bars was well received by all, especially Aunt Mary Very whe.

Wayland R. aBrr Chris Wery Lena McClintic Ezra Wittmer Mary Duane D. C. Davis Dad

Brooklyn Loses to Cincinnati 2 1 in Series Opener

United Press reports Brooklyn Robins lost to last place Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 as Deberry and Flowers made decisive errors. Reds spoiled Robins’ attempts with strong pitching by Vance and Luque, while Berger led Cubs past Braves 7 3 and other MLB results followed.

United Press Thooklyn Robins Cincinnati, Reds Robins Penas Cincinnati Brooklyn Dazzy Vance Adolfo Luque Deberry Flowers Reds Herger Homer Walter Berger Braves Pat Malone Boston Chicago Cubs Kill Cuyler Woody English Pie Traynor Comorosky Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies

Wayland Band Concert Draws Surging Crowd

Wayland hosts a Wednesday band concert attracting residents from surrounding towns. Prof. Harry Wenger of Mt. Pleasant led the program with assistance from Donald Shepp, Merritt Smith, Marshall Huston, and Clyde Noel. A busy evening included local visitors, a piano tuner with an electric popcorn stand, and a host of relatives and students enjoying a night of music and community.

Mise Verda Gingerick Joetown Joh Schlatters Will Reschleys Clifttons Wayland Harry Wenger Mt. Pleasant Donald Shepp Merritt Smith Marshall Huston Clyde Noel Smith Huston 0. F. Boller Zene Kempt Lena McClintic Louie Davison Estelle Jarrard Austin Minn Charlotte Inner Noble Sam Bergh Magdefrau Northwestern University Chicago Tme Mildred Magdefrau Florence Bergh Doris Bergh Methodist Church Edith Wenger Wew Hethel Hospital Newton Kansas P. P. Wenger

Coffield Tire Protectors Promise Long Tire Life

Coffield tire protectors claim to prevent punctures rim cuts blowouts and fabric breaks and double tire mileage. They offer a three year service guarantee regardless of mileage and promise savings triple the cost per tire set. Sold by Joe Hays at 215 B Thirst Washington Iowa. Send size and tire kind by card for details and price.

Coffield Joe Hays B. Thirst Washington Iowa Nill

Senate Confirms M Under Appointment in Washington

Hanford MacNider of Mason City, Ta.. received Senate confirmation for appointment as minister to Canada. Confirmation occurred amid strong opposition from Senator Brookhart of Iowa, who branded the nominee a leader of drunken revels but did not block the record vote.

Washington Hanford MacNider Mason City Senate Canada Brookhart Towa

Verdi F J Uonger Works At North Liberty

Verdi F J Uonger begins new job at North Liberty on Wednesday as part of local staffing updates. The town notes the appointment amid community projects and regional employment shifts.

North Liberty

Chevrolets Used on Pike's Peak in Highway Maintenance

A fleet of three Chevrolet sixes operates above the cloud line on the Pike's Peak highway. The trucks haul snow, maintain and repair the route, and continue daily service after a year of operation with economy and dependability unchanged.

Pikes Peak Highway America Awey

Buick Shows Gain in Deliveries May Rise Over Last Year

Buick deliveries rose by 2 120 units in May to 15 603 compared with 12 483 in the same month last year. C W Rehll general sales manager says Buick now commands 30.1 percent of its price class up from 24.6 percent a year ago. The Kal aus family thanks well wishers for kindness and flowers after A J Kal aus death.

Buick Lealers C. Wrehill Buick Motor Company Buick Buick-Marinette King

Weeklong Car Registrations Show Ten Sales At Court House

Ten new cars were registered in the past week at the courthouse. The sells included Chevrolet Ford Plymouth and Studebaker models. Registered owners and makes listed include G Washington W J J Flelg Rubio Ed Kos Wm Goldridge and others with entries from Washington Wellman Jones Tree Crawfordsville and Wellman.

Court House Chevrolet Ford PIM Studebaker G Washington Plymouth W. J. J. Flelg Rubio Wm. Goldridge Washington Ed Kos Fd. Maxwell Crawfordsville William Hobbs Westchester Ray Bickford Wellman A. L. Sraden Chevrole Edach PK Donaldson James Lingquist Jones Tree

Oldsmobile Maintains Old Model Service

Oldsmobile service officials dispute five to seven year life estimates for cars. They note cars dating back 10 to 30 years are still needing parts, illustrating long vehicle longevity and the extensive 169,300 square foot Oldsmobile service building with warehousing, part fabrication, a technical lab, and a service school.

Preyear Approxi Oldsmobile Oldsmobiles

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