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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
8
Mrs Joé Carson marks her 85th birthday today after moving from Davenport to North Marion Avenue. Her granddaughter Mrs Ledgerwood and niece Mrs Burt Pierce attend with other relatives at a family dinner hosted by Mrs Pierce.
A local ad promotes a full pound box of Julia Kings candies for 35 cents and urges those with a bad cold to try Nyal Laxa cold for relief within hours. Weather notes predict a cloudy night into Saturday with rain or snow and no temperature change. Hog prices top at 4.80.
Elliot Grayson leaves his former role as editor and publisher of the Washington Democrat Independent to become business manager of the Winnebago Republican in Forest City Iowa. Mrs Grayson plans to join him soon in the new assignment. Local notes mention various visitors and community happenings including births and visits from residents of Crawfordsville, Noble and Plattsmouth Nebraska.
Ottumwa high school was eliminated in its first game of the state tournament last night with an 27 to 18 loss to Washington High of Cedar Rapids. The game was tied 16 to 16 at regulation, but Washington pulled away in overtime.
The Democratic county convention will be held at Washington City Hall on Saturday March 19 at 1 PM. Each precinct should be represented by authorized delegates. KF Smith is Chairman of the County Central Committee.
Rebels in Manchuria reportedly join Chinese forces as detachments move toward Mukden. Reports say units are led by new arrivals from China armed with field guns while Japanese authorities aid suppression efforts. Chinese forces entrench near Shanghai as talks with Tokyo stall.
Voting begins today in the Washington Miss Washington popularity contest seeking a winner aged 18 to 30 for a Europe trip. Merchants will supply votes with purchases, while readers follow daily standings and features on contestants and their prize trip. Families relocate nearby and visitors tour local homes as reports appear from Journal coverage.
A proposed income tax increase aims to cut salaries by 5 to 15 percent across brackets and reduce federal payrolls as part of a drive to cut the deficit, with House and Senate leaders signaling work on an economy bill. Controversy over the Glass banking reform act also threatens delays in passing provisions for federal aid to bank depositors.
The body of Albert P. Ennis of Quincy, Illinois, a mining promoter, was found at Fortin in Oaxaca state. Police believe he was abducted and strangled after going missing last Friday. Ennis and his wife had moved to Oaxaca last October and set up headquarters there.
Henry B. Bailey announces candidacy for the office of County Attorney pending the Republican voters decision in the June primary. He signs the notice as a candidate seeking support from party members.
Mr and Mrs Denis Jones of Crawfordsville visited on business. Mrs C Hardsey of Sigourney was a business visitor. Miss Mary Louise Harwood elected secretary of the Drake Delta Gamma sorority for the coming year and named house chairman and rushing captain. Methodist Men announce Sunday service with a men's chorus and brief rehearsal after church. Alfert Bunnell of Wellman shopped here yesterday. Easter special at Treva's Beauty Shop offering Doris Ann permanent waves. Miss Inez Holden attended the burial of her sister Mrs Ida Cowles. Wesley Babb, husband of Bertha Holden, also present. Babb returned to Chicago after a hurried business trip. Holden left Thursday to avoid the night train.
Claude T McCoy of Crawfordsville visited here yesterday. Bake sale by Washington Cleaners. Do Things class of M bk church led by Ruth Dupuis. 2812 Mrs Ernest Miller and Mrs Alice Peterson in Brighton Wednesday evening. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington IA listed. Mrs Will Anwyl, Mrs John Anwyl and daughter Hazel of Crawfordsville shopped here Wednesday.
Elmer Thomas was admitted yesterday at noon as a pneumonia patient at the Washington County Hospital.
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