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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1933

Page

7

Hillsboro Girls Win Sectional Basketball Thriller

Hillsboro defeated Grandview 18 to 8 in a sectional girls game at Crawfordsville with Crawfortville showing strong effort, losing to Hillsboro 30 to 26. A playful interlude saw boys in girls uniforms play a lawn game ending 41 to 5, enjoyed by spectators. Local reports noted spectators and officials satisfied with the referee Lord Ewing of Centerville, while neighbors shared news of an earthquake in Hollywood affecting Will Harper’s family.

Crawfordsville Hillsboro Grandview Crawtfordville Hillsro Secod Lord Ewing Centerville

The Challen of Love in a Welshing River Town

In a river town grapples with reform and flood magic. Crump's cynicism shapes wavestock politics as Wolfe and Turrell contend with old loyalties. Christmas snow brings a quiet pause before Jess meets Wolfe at the doorway.

Crump Pardons John Olfe Ursula Randon Aubrey Paris Wolfe Jump Mr. Wolfe Everyon Wavestock Rev. Fleming Rabbe Jolie Boxall Flemming Larion Walls Jericho Jean Dervish Lowing Avestock Turpin Threadgold Old Balamb Clarion Robert Flemming Turrell’s Turrells Josiah Crabbe Moor Farm

World Fair Inspired Dress Designs Debut in Chicago

Seven prominent architects designed a dozen women's costumes echoing the Century of Progress expositions daring architecture. Shown at the Red White and Blue Club, the outfits feature metal fabrics bright colors and geometric lines likely to influence spring shop windows. Architects listed include John Root Alfred Shaw Ernest Grunsfeld Samuel Maury Abel Faidy Louis Skidmore and Walter Frazier.

Chicago Hotel Sherman Century of Progress Sue Willman Jane Harris Kay Ross Connie Domarus Miss Bea Reynolds John Root Alfred Shaw Ernest Grunsfeld Samuel Maury Abel Faidy Louis Skidmore Walter Frazier

Local Bank Reopens After Earthquake News and Community Notes

The piece notes the bank opening Monday morning and questions how fully business will resume. It mentions Sabbath visitors Rev FE S Hebner and the Coats family from Wyman visiting with Earl and Mrs Wimmer. Donald Mitchell in Lone Beach survived the earthquake, sending word that he and others escaped safely, relieving Mrs Rhue Strain and her parents.

FE. S. Hebner

Columbus Junction School Board Members Elected

G W Weber and John H Rees were chosen for three year terms on the Columbus Independent School District board, succeeding Dr Er W McWilliams and J H Huston. Weber and Rees each received 180 votes, while Mrs T M Balcoff had 64 and Mrs Wona Mulchern was clerk. Other board members include Dr S J Lewis, B H Shearer and R S Johnston.

Columbus Junction Mar G. W. Weber John H Rees Board of Education of Columbus Independent School District Er. W McWilliams J. H. Huston Weber Rees T. M. Balcoff Wona Mulchern R. S&s. Johnston A. W. Hinderman Wapello EB. A. Rabenold Alex McCullaugh Muscatine McCullaugh Rabenold O. C. McCullough West Liberty Lina Bliven Dorothy Lillian Bliven Myrtle Jennings Roy Aringdale Helen E. Pierce James Alice Rhobert Anna Wagner Betty Cecil Schlichting Lessie Sliven Cranston Dave Blankenhorn Washington Concord Township Ira Oats Joseph Church Joseph Jr J. C. Richie Lester Orr Waukon Leo Whicher Albert Billy Ohisen Davenport Lester Young People's Christian Union United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City Burdette Johnston John Howard Johnston Dorothy Willmeging Burding Smylie A. W. Baumgardner Wilton

Local Social Notes From Concord Township Area

Returned home after visiting the McCormacs in Concord township. Richard Jenkins of Cotter underwent an operation at University hospital in Iowa City. Grace Robertson of Columbus City returned from a visit with her son William and family at Crawfordsville. Floyd Rutt and family moved from the Ed wards estate farm in Shellbark to the former H J Oak farm west of Columbus City. F J Swert spent Sunday afternoon in Iowa City. James and Alice Pierce of Mt Pleasant, students at Iowa Wesleyan College, spent the weekend with their parents. G W Brock visited friends at Nichols. Harold Griffin and family present.

J. H. McCormac Concord Township Richard Jenkins Cotter University Hospital Iowa City Mrnday Grace Robertson Columbus City William Crawfordsville Floyd Rutt Edwards Shellbark H. J. Oak Farm

Concord Township News Highlights Farm Bureau and Local Events

Concord township residents report home visits from Downey and Davenport relatives. The Farm Bureau met with Harold McCormac leading a poultry talk and a Parm and Home Week report. A barn on Peter Lamb farm near here burned, destroying oats corn and hay with livestock moved to safety. Nineteen? attendees joined a Friday party at RL F Johnston for the Todd and Hale Hantt families.

Concord Township Downey Arthur Philips I B Nason Davenport Concord Township Farm Bureau J. H. McCormac Harold McCormac Petersen Louisa County Corriene Lowe J. S. James Gon Jack William James Washington Ray Hoyt Moline Peter Lamb Here

Wyman Community News and Social Visits

Wyman notes show visits by Mrs. Sk. V. Humphreys and others to Cannon and Humphreys homes. The girls basketball team lost 47 to 21 at Crawfordsville versus Mt. Union. A Wyman community club meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Courtney and daughter Gladys drew 28 attendees as they worked on a comforter top.

Crawfordsville Mt. Union Sam Kepper Winfield W. KR. Cannon Frank Courtney Gladys Wyman Sidney Hammond

112 Boys to Visit Chicago Fair as Guild Guests

One hundred twelve boys from the United States and Canada will spend four days at Chicago's 1033 World’s Fair as guests of the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild. The top six finishers win university scholarships worth 5,000 each, and 1,100 awards pay 15 to 100 dollars for the finest Napoleon carriage reproductions.

United States Canada Chicago Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild Fisher Body Corporation

St Patrick's party at the school house hosts families

A St Patrick's celebration was held at the school house on Friday night March 17 for members and their families. Delicious refreshments of salad sandwiches and coffee were served by Mrs. Fred North Mrs. Levi Simmons and Mrs. D R Paisley. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs John Simmons.

Fred North Levi Simmons D. R. Paisley John Simmons

German reports claim chemicals extracted from wood

According to German scientists reports, wood yields include yeast glycerin acetone Metic and pharmaceutical products.

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