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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1932

Page

3

Calico class commemoration sparks local chatter

A lengthy, fragmented local column notes a February 29 1884 Calico class graduation story objection. It lists 29 girls and one boy Newell Van Sickle with florals, mentions Owen Wilson nerves, and includes family notes from Mrs. H T Reynolds Mrs. Ed Brown Mrs Major Latta and Eliza Porter. It commentates on springtime birds weather and town anecdotes plus a cinema note about Shanghai Flirtiness and Marlene Dietrich line.

Newell van Sickle Newell Owen Wilson

Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen

A collection of quips and maxims on honesty vanity and manners. The author lampoons gossip education gender roles and social pretensions with brief wry observations.

Alex Miller

Not Here But There Not Here But There

A montage of 1930s world events and curiosities spans the Lindbergh kidnapping case, a British noble selling an heirloom, a $52,200 sale to Amsterdam, a $15,000,000 X ray tube project in Cambridge, and remarks by Judge Seabury on Tammany Hall. It also mentions Henry Ford's jobs plan, Texas Guinan rumored stage role, Capone, a knife attack in Mexico City, and library postage changes.

Amsterdam London Cambridge Mass Samuel Seabury Cincinnati Ohio Tammany Hall United States Tom Farley

Crooked Creek a Record of Iowa’s Early Growth and Change

The Crooked Creek area near Keota Iowa shows how a small stream shaped settlement. It details Indian use and trading, early white settlement choosing timbered land, mills along the stream, erosion and sediment changes, and later railroad and road developments transforming the landscape.

Iowa Keota Prairig Seventy-Six Cedar Townships Washington Crooked Creek Marion Township Smart Main Creek Col. Wilson Wilson Mr. Wilson Enly Crooke Creek Ameines van Dorens Waylan Road Wilsons Mil McFarland Skunk Brighton Coppock Wilsons Mill Rock Is Grand Old Stream Col J Wilson Henry and Livingston Hollingsworth Charles Berdo

Warns of Peril to Public in Cutting Health Work Funds

Dr. Louis J. Dublin of the American Public Health Association warned that deep cuts in municipal state and county health budgets threaten public health gains. He credits health services with reducing sickness and costs, urging caution against penny wise economy that harms lives.

Jay B. Nash New York University Nash United States Louis J. Dublin American Public Health Association

Lemley Says He Altered State Auditor Report

J W Lemley former head of the accounting department for J W Long state auditor testified that he changed a state examiner report showing a shortage of 1459.65 dollars and moved the pages at Long s direction.

J. W. Lemley J. W. Long Leimley Long

Receiver appointed for Brookhart farm partnership near Verdi

In Washington 10 Years Ago Chas. A. Dewey appoints Joe E. Wright receiver to manage the Canon and Brown Brookhart farm near Verdi. Bay Garage buyers Tucker and Eich er acquire the Whiteway garage from Busby Bros with the business and location. the building stays with the Busbys. Four boys return from California trip starting in Los Angeles January 30 heading home in a Ford after leaving Washington in fall.

Chas. A. Dewey Joe E. Wright J. C W. R. Canon Pauley T. Brown Verdi Brookhart Farm Calif Charles Beatty Guy Stansbury Dalton Morrow Arthur Swift California Los Angeles Washington

Washington's Birthday Dinner at Mount Home

A dinner party was held at the W. R. Mount residence to celebrate Washington's birthday. An elaborate dinner was served and an interesting program presented. High ly guests were seated at long tables.

Dp. A

Sunday School Attendance Records Highlight Ross Family

Has S. S. Record Kenneth Ross aged fifteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Ross, who has not missed Sunday School in ten years. His sister Lucile also shows perfect attendance for seven years.

Elmer Mason Elmer Clyde Jack Clark Shirley Clark Marion McLaughlin David Mae Clark S. S Kenneth Ross Silas Ross Lucile

Carpenter's School Night Classes For Carpenters

The local union in Washington plans a weekly night school to train men in finer trade details. Strong interest is reported in the program.

Carpenter's School Washington

Marriages of Week Include Three Local Pairings

The week’s weddings include Miss Effie Petterson and Clifford Raymond Curl wed at Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Bowers home on February 25 in Wellman. Miss Florence Jones and Lloyd Easter were married in Marengo Iowa on March 1. Hazel Mae Humston and Oscar Glénn Keigsell wed in Fairfield Iowa on February 28. born from Brighton as announced by Mr. and Mrs. Clay Humston.

Effie Petterson Clifford Raymond Curl W. W. Bowers Wellman Florence Jones Lloyd Easter Marengo Iowa Clay ‘Humston Brighton Hazel Mae Oscar Glénn Keigsell Fairfield

Deaths of Week Gardner Son of Ezra Gardner

Harvey Gardner aged twenty died at Mt. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College from pneumonia. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Gardner.

Harvey Gardner Ezra Gardner Mt. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College Ronald Matlock George Matlock Council Bluffs California

Mrs Hearl Ferguson Rushed Death in Crawfordsville

Mrs Hearl Ferguson of Crawfordsville died suddenly on March 1. She was about twenty seven and had not been well for some time.

Haley of Shenan dah Faces Ongoing Health Challenge

J. Haley of Shenan dah has been dealing with a health issue since February 206th according to local notices.

Haley Shenandah

Masquerade Party Lights up Washington Home

A Washington Democrat masquerade at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. White featured elaborate costumes, a gypsy fortune teller, and a hunt for partners. Guests included Miss Martha White and Miss Mstterwa rt with many attendees in varied identities, creating a memorable winter social event.

S. A. White Martha White Mat Stewart Harry Bell Henry Kircher Leigh Wallace Cora Beil Uals Mameshearer Little Bo Peep Dump Dickson Jennie Smith Emma Miller Dora Bell Gertie Stewart Lea Elder Nellie Dewey Ida Robert Witel Lucy Burroughs Myrtle Jeffrey Sylvia Warren Queen of Diamonds Georgia Smith Black Domino Maude Hott Sunflower Lynn Stewart Mike Lewis Carfie Smythe Washington Democrat Maggie Duff Nurse Maggie Johnson Missy Gertrude Ball Eva Denny Lena Hoffner Minnie Nebergall Edith Foster Daisy Mabel Pewey Nora Hige Leila Stewart Mary Johson

Des Moines to Hous e New Veterans Hospital Complex

A $1,300,000 project plans 12 to 15 buildings for a new Lems Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. The effort outlines significant construction and service goals for the veterans community.

Lews Veterans Hospital Des Moines

Washington Week in Review Highlights Local News

A Washington district digest reports Edy Williams of Pawhuska Oklahoma recounts her mother Martha E Foster’s 90th birthday. Portland confirms Mrs Sam Younkin’s death after moving from Washington 27 years ago. Local events include the birth of a leap year boy and girl, car accidents, marriages, anniversaries, and party socials.

Edith Foster Williams Ellery Foster Williams Pawhuska Oklahoma Martha E. Foster Fost Portland Oregon Sam Younkin Washington

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