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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
8
Al Cantoni has purchased his partner’s interest in the north side Candy Kitchen. The move consolidates ownership of the popular eatery, with Cantoni now sole holder of the shop’s equity and managerial control.
Miss Mary Rickey spent the weekend with home folks. Donald Rath won first place in the advanced spelling contest Friday at Yatton. Mr. and Mrs. John Delaney move to the Bros property vacated by R. Rummelhart. The Delaneys and others will live from that location. Omer Rath and family stayed at the Theo Rath home Thursday. Mrs. Dvorak celebrated her 73rd birthday and Mrs. Mineer her 42nd on March 18. Dale Ray Heck also marked his 1st birthday. James Swailes visited Richard Skala. James Dvorak Jr. and Glenn Lambert transacted business in Murseatine Thursday. Frank Mincer, Omer Rath, and Moberly Bros shopped in Washington Saturday. Dale Wahl and Jesse Boyd visited the Holland home Sunday. Mrs. Bessie Dvorak spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Steele.
Snow banks thawing allows horse travel on Gray District roads. Local residents report repairs and chores: Rich boy of Brighton helps R. J. Charpenine, Chic Nicola assists Theo UVriez, Miller of Washington hauls corn for Spencer Reed, Phillips hauls for Jase Nicola. Mrs Louis Rath receives 250 little chicks from Mrs Joe Wolfe. J B Hoxworth fixes a well for John Work. Don Applerate does his baking Tuesday.
Des Moines March 5 The Iowa Supreme Court denied a rehearing for Gale Johnson who appealed an eight year sentence for the murder of a Burlington police captain in a case pursued by the state.
The subject has relocated to the Hendrickson farm, which was vacated by Mr and Mrs Lonnielfodd. The move follows their departure and involves occupancy of the farm property.
Mr and Mrs A H Twinam announce their son Cr W Twitam has been appointed divisional director of the Western Massachusetts Tuberculosis Control program funded by the Commonwealth Fund of New York City. He will depart for New York for two weeks of X ray study at Cornell University under Dr Opie and then reside in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
Alois Musil W remains in county hospital with a severe spinal injury from a wagon accident Monday evening. His body is paralyzed and the outlook is doubtful with no expected change in condition for several days.
Donald Simmering, son of Joe Simmering from near Ainsworth, sustained a knee injury yesterday after a nail pierced his knee. He visited a Washington doctor’s office today for treatment.
Miss Ethel Atkinson notes early spring signs as tulip shoots reach one to two inches. She warns that a cold wave forecast for tonight and tomorrow may nip the growth and delay the bloom.
The Washington Hustlers 4H club met at John Combs home and elected Merle Warner as President, John Killian as Vice-president, Robert Macon as secretary treasurer, and Cavy Hoyle as reporter historian. Isabelle Combs spoke on a county Conservation club and a bird recognition contest. County Agent W J Roudabush gave a brief address and refreshments followed.
The Just Us club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Grayson's home with fourteen members present. They answered roll call with embarrassing moments, celebrated Mrs J. D. Dayton's birthday, and admitted new member Mrs A W Yard. Next meeting is March 18 at Mrs Harold Kline's home.
The pastero is identified as the lowest segment of the dog's leg, located below the knee or hock.
A sectional basketball tournament starts in Wapello on March 12 with eight class B teams on Thursday afternoon and six class A teams Thursday evening. The schedule lists matchups from 1 PM to 9:45 PM including Letts versus Buffalo and Grandview versus Ainsworth, followed by Friday and Saturday rounds for winners and title games.
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