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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

8

Brigh ton Girl Hurt Falling From Apple Tree

Virginia Dunbar seven years old and daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dunbar entered Washington county hospital after breaking a leg from a fall from an apple tree. Margaret Snyder, daughter of John Snyder, broke her arm falling from a cherry tree. The Washington cafe will reopen July 6 after redecorating. C V Howell plans a short vacation near Oskaloosa while Mrs Howell stays in Maquoketa until Sunday.

Virginia Dunbar Brighton Lewis Dunbar Washington County Hospital Margaret Snyder John Snyder Washington Cafe C. V. Howell Oskaloosa Howell Maquoketa

Ten Years Ago Today Delgates Leave for Lake Okoboji

This morning the delegates from the local high school left for Lake Okoboji. The girls named were Esther Hay Beatrice Baird and Lois Brown. Readers are urged to try Oh Boy root beer and finish meals with Meadow Gold ice cream sold in packages.

Lake Okoboji Esther Hay Beatrice Baird Lois Brown

Local residents visit and move about in Washington area

Mrs Al Huber and daughter Fin of West Chester shopped in Washington Saturday Fr M Linnenmeyer family from West Chester picnicked at Sunset park Friday evening Mrs J J McNamara and family visiting T J Dempsey home Rodney Smith of Pueblo Colorado visits cousin J J McPeenie Mrs Flynn ill at home on South Avenue D Kathryn Wilson visited friend Evelyn Anderson Friday night Miss Looma Coon visiting friend Ruch Wilson They were at Cedar Falls F R Romine passed through en route to Iowa City Saturday Auctioneer D no Macon Washington Iowa advertises selling own business with no broker commission plus drug store undergoing linoleum flooring.

al Huber Fin West Chester Washington M. Linnenmeyer Sunset Park J. J. McNamara T. J. Dempsey Rodney Smith Pueblo Colorado J. J. McPeenie Flynn South Avenue Kathryn Wilson Evelyn Anderson Looma Coon Ruch Wilson Cedar Falls William Powell Wm. Elgin Richland F. R. Romine Iowa City Macon Iowa

Local Social Notes and Weekend Visits Across Town

Miss Freda Boos of Lockridge is a guest at the Mort King home and is Mrs King’s niece. Walter Harter and daughter Grace visited Mr and Mrs BE Harter. the Melinskis toured Dickeyville and Maquoketa caves before returning home. Clubs and travelers from Spirit Lake to Spencer are noted, with a new baby Martha Joan born to Mr and Mrs Earl Whet tine in Richland.

Freda Boos Lockridge Mort King Miss Boos Clarence Phillips Marion George Minnie Green Besse Tones Ethel Greeian Spirit Lake Spencer Iowa Southern Utilities Company Lucille Mohland Wapello Goldschmidt Patton Miss Patton Davenport Tedford Ainsworth Washington International Co Floyd Atchison Bay City Mich Arthur Bilney Helen Ann Crown Point Ind George Struptle Robert Buckley Earl Whettine Richland Martha Joan Juanita Rosenberg

New Saturday Mail Delivery Plan Tested by Postal Service

New Saturday plan consolidated morning and afternoon routes so each area is covered once. The 44 hour week rule was tested ahead of its start date on a holiday, giving carriers a half day off. Carriers reported smooth operation though heavy mail could pose difficulty at times.

Pella Tennis Team Plays Locals In City Match

The Washington team hosts Pella today with morning junior singles and afternoon senior singles. Doubles feature Miller and Kolosick at five, while Washington No 1 doubles Cline and Little face Pella No 1 at four. All matches are at the high school court with Pella noted for strong net play.

Washington Pella Miller Kolosick Cline Little Washingtons Pellas

Mexicans Peeved at Guess Acquittal in Ardmore

In Mexico City on June 29, editorials condemn Deputy Sheriff William F. Guess’s acquittal for the slaying of Emile Cortes Rubio, a relative of President Ortes Rubio, in Ardmore Oklahoma. Prensa accuses jurors of endorsing unchecked American power over foreign citizens.

Mexico City William F. Guess Emile Cortes Rubio Ortes Rubio Ardmore Okla United States Mexico Amer Ana A Prensa

Visitor from Miying Arrives in Oskaloosa

Ben Dunham of Oskaloosa hosts a Miying man who arrived today on Hisiness.

Ben Dunham Oskaloosa

Heat Wave Grips Midwestern States Causing Deaths

A United Press tally lists 325 heat related deaths across the nation from the current heat wave, with 123 drownings and many prostrations. Temperatures hit 110 at Pierre South Dakota as the Midwest sweltered, while Alaska saw a 30 degree low and Canada 34. Livestock losses ran into tens of thousands as relief remains distant.

Midwest United Press Rocky Mountains Atlantic Seaboard Zou Middle West Jay Pierre Alaska United States Point Barrow Artic Circle Chesterfild Inlet Canada Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Nero Madison Wis Africa

Crawfordsville Socials Move Through June Weekend

Nellia Manners reports in Crawfordsville on visits by Will Neal of Burlington and a weeklong stay by Mr. and Mrs. John Wooley from Columbia Missouri. Mrs. H A Engel and son Gene of Brighton drop by with Mrs. Ruxbaum, while John Shields his daughters Ticia and Edith and grandson William of Washington visit the W H McCall home. Sam Rice of Ft Morgan Colorado visits Milton White and R Ferguson homes. Howard Moreland and family return to Hastings Nebraska after visiting M N White and relatives. Lester Charboneaux of Oak- is noted.

Milton White R. Ferguson Howard Moreland Hastings Nebraska M. N White Moreland

Fort Dodge Residents Visit Washington and Local Notes

Mr and Mrs Albert McKinstry of Fort Dodge visited friends in Washington yesterday. McKinstry, junior college coach at Fort Dodge, coached Washington high teams for three years and plans summer coaching study at the University of Iowa City. Fred Houser, recently injured in pipeline work, left Washington county hospital for Glenwood. Other items note a new grandson born in Pasadena to Louise Livingston Voorhis and Jerry Voorhis, head of the Voorhis School for Boys, with all well after a five month confinement. Various locals, including Leon Benitere and Paul Jr, G K Mason family, J A Arnold, J J Miller and families, are visiting in town or with friends. Ralph McCreedy had his tors out yesterday.

Albert McKinstry Fort Dodge Washington McKinstry Iowa City Fred Houser Washington County Glenwood Southern Utilities Company S. W. Livingston Pasadena California Louise Livingston Voorhis Jerry’ Voorhis Voorhis School For San Dimas Leon Benitere Paul, Jr A.B. Swift G. K. Mason Oma Rodney Buriineston J. A. Arnold J. J. Miller Ottumwa Ralph McCreedy

Local worker injured on high line in New Boston

Ville Iowa man who helped install a high line here last winter was injured Friday in New Boston when he fell from a pole and broke his leg. Mr and Mrs Vernon White Miss Majorie Hanna and William Davidson drove from Waterloo to spend Sabbath at their homes. Miss Anna McCleary of Robbins California and Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and baby of Hawaii arrived for a weekend visit at J S McCleary and R C McCleary’s homes. The ladies are daughters of Mr and Mrs Lee McCleary. They began their trip to Pittsburgh Pa this morning.

R. C. M.cleary Lee McCleary Pittsburgh

Married After 50 Years in Yeovil Pair Tie the Knot

Henry Brown and Alice Russell, childhood sweethearts, wed in Yeovil Somerset after fifty years together. The couple’s quiet ceremony marks a long journey from youth to marriage in the U.P. era.

Yeovil Somerset Eng U.P Henry Brown Alice Russell

Irene Hoehle Undergoes Major Operation at County Hospital

Mrs. Irene Hoehle had a major operation this morning at the Washington county hospital Rodney Arnold had his tonsils removed yesterday He was uptown today

Irene Hoehle Washington County Rodney Arnold

Local residents return from trips and events

Don Benz and Norman Sage came back Saturday after a two day trip to Toledo and Cedar Rapids. Walter Barnett returned to the Journal office after a week’s vacation. Miss Mae Campbell returned from Rochester Minnesota where she accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson as nurse for Wilson. he is reported as getting along fine. Ice cream social at New Haven church on Thursday evening July 2.

Don Benz Norman Sage Toledo Cedar Rapids Walter Barnett Journal Miss Mae Campbell Rochester Minn W. W. Wilson

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