Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

6

Just Us Club Plans Picnic At Sunset Park

The Just Us club met at Mrs R P Dewey's home with thirteen members and three guests. They planned a Sunset Park picnic for the next meeting day and refreshments were served assisted by Mrs Baker Maxine and Mrs Wilcox. Also reports a June 23 marriage in Iowa City of Laura Blum to Frank Chez Jr at the Methodist parsonage followed by a pink and white reception.

Just Us Club R. P. Dewey Martin White L. R Baker Maxine Sunset Park Baker R C. Wilcox Iowa City Laura Blum John Blum Wellman Frank Chez, Jr Richmond Henry Methodist Dorothy Blum Verton Chez Frieda Yoder John Blum, Jr John Samuel and Mildred Sam Schulty Emanoa Club Kermit Jones Ruth Jones Erwin Wulf H. G. S. Club Faye Swickard Harry Miller Sherman Gingerich Kiddie Aston Kolah Club Clayde Knupp N. M. Speidel Alabama Shaw Gardens St. Louis Glenn Knupp Neil Ttrotman Ruth Speidel Amos Orvills Griggs Charles Palmer Ethel Kerr Fan Knupp Win Evyestone Walter Kyle Lula Schwartz Glen Knupp Christa Bear Alic Wead

Picnic and club officer notes from Sunset Park

The a. and P. W. Club held a progressive picnic at Sunset Park and Diamond Inn with 31 attendees including four guests. Entertainment included songs between courses. Mrs Evaleene Lemley served as president secretary and treasurer for the occasion. The Navajo club elected officers F R Mauthe president and F M Ritchey vice president with no meetings until September. Fourteen members and three guests attended yesterday. luncheon served by the hostess with help from Mrs Carson and Mrs Work.

BR. and P. W. Club Sunset Park Diamond Inn Cora Porter Glenn Wilson Marian Gray Anderson Josephine Bailey Evaleene Lemley Navajo Club J. E. Ream F. R. Mauthe F. M. Ritchey Lawrence Wilson W. T. Carson Anna Broad Carson M. D. Work

Silk or Rayon Undies for the Hot Days

A brief shopper’s note suggests choosing breathable underwear that fits well for warm weather and hints at the benefits of shopping for these essentials.

Tuxis class hosts Sunset park picnic supper

The Tuxis Baptist Sunday school class led by Mrs. Charlie Bear held a six o'clock picnic at Sunset Park with a varied spread and a “dandy time.” Attendees included Mrs. Bear and 14 girls plus Mrs. Frank Sage as guest. prior class ties noted with a former Sunday school group.

The Baptist Sunday School Sunset Park Charlie Bear Mrs. Bear Martha Havel Ruth Messer Mary Glasgow Muriel Beenhiessom Lucile Raymond Alice Bratten Edna Neriaftty Mabel Walker Tone Bear Irene Bush Lucille Becker Louise Whisler Frank Sage

McCleerys Win Croquet Elimination Tournament

Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCleery won the elimination croquet tournament with Shirley Clark and Mrs. Keith Vine as runners-up. A luncheon hosted by the hostess followed the competition and pleased the guests.

Richard McCleery Shirley Clark Keith Vine

Arney Captures Central Town Golf Title at Oskaloosa

Dick Arney of Marshalltown won the Central Town golf championship in Oskaloosa by defeating Richard Tang of Fort Dodge in the final when Arney sank a 25 foot putt on the 19th to win the hole. In the consolation flight W R Bowman of Ames beat Bat Valentine of Centerville 7.

Oskaloosa Iowa Central Town Dick Arney Marshalltown Richard Tang Fort Dodge Arney Theneh Arney W. R. Bowman Ames Bat Valentine Centerville

Subscriptions Drive Sparks Firework Giveaway Plan

The Journal repeats a plan to reward boys and girls who recruit new subscribers with fireworks. A yearly subscriber equals 42 three month subs, but many prefer multiple three month subscriptions since each costs about 1.25 to 1.90. Fireworks are bought in Washington at regular retail prices and not purchased locally.

Journal Washington

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Ed Hammer Home

Calendar notes show the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets at 733 East Main street Friday at 2 30 with Miss Julia Cavender in charge. Annual picnic of Iowa White Shrine at Iowa State college Ames on Sunday June 28 with lunch at noon and program. Candy club picnic at Sunset Park Saturday at 6 with supplies requested. Booster club hosts children's party at Sunset Park Tuesday afternoon June 30.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ed Hammer East Main Street Julia Cavender Iowa White Shrine Iowa State College Ames Ames Shrine Booster Club Sunset Park

Baptist ladies plan monthly social and tea at church

The Baptist ladies announce a regular monthly social and missionary tea at the church on Friday. The Christian Ladies Aid Society will hold a bake sale at Ram ever on Saturday, June 27. Journal Want Ads pay.

Christian Ladies Aid Society Ram

Long Pacific Coast to Iowa trip described by G R Mitchell

G R Mitchell of Goldendale Washington recounts a 2207 mile journey with wife Belle from Klickitat to Oskaloosa and Dublin Iowa. He recalls past residence in Oskaloosa, marriage in 1878, and meeting relatives including Mr and Mrs Briggs of Lone Tree.

G. R. Mitchell Goldendale Washington William Stevenson Oskaloosa Mahaska Co Belle Stevenson Dublin Washington Co Iowa Briggs Lone Tree Johnston Co Lone Tree High School J. W. Baker Mr Briggs Guy Briggs Klickitat Mitchell Baker City Ore Blue Mountains Great Columbia Road Idaho Line Burley Idaho Rock Springs Cheyenne Kearney Nebraska Little Gate Des Moines Mt Pleasant

Kecks Entertain Bank Employees and Families

Mr and Mrs C M Keck hosted a six o clock dinner for Commercial Savings Bank employees and families. The event was held in the summer house on the lawn under an elm tree with flowers enhancing the setting. Miss Vera Keck of Orlando Florida attended.

C. M. Keck Commercial Savings Bank Vera Keck Orlando Flo

Local Chicago Children Arrive for Summer Visit

A group of Chicago children are due this afternoon to spend the summer here, traveling with Miss aeek of the Howell Neighborhood House. Junior and Bobby Birney visit their grandparents north of Washington. Brighton shoppers include Mrs. Rotzinger and daughter Marjorie, Mrs. McClintie and daughter, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Cady. Crawfordsville residents Mrs. Blake Spencer and her daughter also shopped here today.

Chicago Miss Aeek Howell Junior Bobby Birney Mrs Val Fuhr Washington Brighton Hiomer Rotzinger Marjorie Robert McClintie Earl Neal Emma Johnson Sarah Cady Blake Spencer Granville Love Crawfordsville

Kansas City Jubilee Opens After Bond Approval

Kansas City begins a three day jubilee celebrating a 40 million bond issue for public improvements. Whistles sound at 10 a.m. 76 planes and an autogyro fly over the city. downtown streets fill with crowds and free transportation. Parades mass meeting at Convention Hall, Volkies Bergere, rodeo and golf exhibition feature Tommy Armour and George Von Elm.

Kansas City Convention Hall Volkies Bergere Wevetier Tommy Armour George von Elm

Iowa football set 1931 schedule with one open date

Iowa City June 25 The 1931 Iowa football schedule is nearly complete with one open date. The Old Gold team will play five conference opponents one inter sectional and one inter conference game pending final booking. The listed games include Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota George Washington Nebraska Purdue Northwestern at Evanston and one missing opponent.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Burton A. Ingversen University of Wisconsin At Washington, D. C University of Nebraska Towa City Purdue University Northwestern University Evanston

Farm engineers meeting at Ames Iowa shines light on progress

At Ames Iowa on June 25 members of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers observed a pageant showing the evolution of harvesting machines. Cyrus McCormick Jr attended as his grandfather’s reaper legacy highlighted the push to treat agriculture as a science and business, stressing cooperative effort and self reliance over subsidies.

Ames Iowa American Society of Agricultural Engineers Cyrus McCormick, Jr Iowa State College McCormick

Flying instructor killed in crash at Milwaukee field

Milwaukee dispatch reports Thomas Nash aged 27, chief flying instructor at the Nepeo Tri- Airport, killed when his plane crashed during a training flight. Investigators cordon off the site as authorities determine cause and assess air- operations safety.

Milwaukee, Wis Thomas Nash

Biplane Crash Kills Pilot During Lesson

A city airport fatality occurred yesterday when a biplane crashed during a lesson to E. J. Moore of Marshfield. Moore was aboard as the student when the trainer plane went down. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Injury Report Notes Broken Leg and Scrapes

A brief injury report states a person suffered a broken leg along with cuts and bruises.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. C. Malichky John Schulty Joe Chez Pearl Houseal Joseph Schachner Lottie Perrin Bemanon Club Ayer Nelly Bones Donna Gordon Sigourney Farmington Baptint Tunis PONTO F. M. Jennings H.G. S. Club WHITH Miss Payee Swickard Spizeringceum Club Bureasm Spizerinetum Club Oscar Burham East Second Street Mr. Burham Opal Darnell Fern Hysell Florence Tucker Audrey Johnson Dorothy Eyestone Ora Jackson Della Christner Rush Morris Harris, Mo Mrs. Burham George KE. Rockwood Opal Darne George E. Rockwood Mrs. Speidel Tell Clare Dwiggins Pacific Coast Frigidaire Iowa Southern Utilities Co Washington, Iowa New York America Ward’s Oxford Infant's Nightanday Hiaeh Iit Oxford Montgomery Ward & Co South Side Square Washingtcon
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication