Washington Musicians Shine in Sub-district Music Contest
Sub district music contest results reported at Wellman show Washington high school placing in seven events and excelling in three. Washington entries include chamber woodwind group, violin solo, cello solo, flute solo, clarinet solo, and individual performers such as Jean Stewart Betty Jones Lilah Snavely Jule Humble. Washington to compete in district contest in Wellman on April 13 and 14 with at least several entrants advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wellman
Superior
Sigourney and
Fairfield
Blakesburg
Richland
Sigourney
Betty Jones
Jean Stewart
Lilah Snavely
Jule Humble
Marengo
Good
Washington Chamber
Jean Moore
Donald Davis
Arden Hughes
Gene Tucker
Neill McClanahan to Direct Music For Union Services
Neil McClanahan former pastor of Second United Presbyterian will direct music for union services at the Methodist church. He is on furlough from Egypt duty and arrives to lead two more union services. Pageants Gethsemane Crucifixion and Resurrection will be performed with Little Symphony Orchestra and Shield's Orchestra providing preludes and music. A union choir will sing at all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil McClanahan
Second United Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
McClanafan
Monmouth
Missois
Egypt
Washington
Gethsemane
J. A. Taylor
Little Symphony Orchestra
Milburn McKay
I. Chalmers Fulton
V. Pichurch
F. ¢. Witzieman
The
Christian Church
W. H. Carter
Witzieman
Baptist Orchestra
W. Klein
D. Chalmers Fulton
Shield
Journal's Three-Quarter-Century Club reaches 111 members
The Journal reports 111 members in the Three-Quarter-Century Club with about a dozen new joiners in two weeks and a projected 150 by next summer. Names of recent Wellman and Washington members are listed. eligibility is 75 or older with no cost, and applications can be requested from the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Robert Ritchey
North
Marion Avenue
Pioneer Club
Perry Whetstine
Celia Carr
Wellman
W. J. Brooks
Washing
Franklin Township Farm Bureau Meeting At Jim Combs Home
About sixty to seventy people attended the Franklin Township Farm Bureau meeting hosted by the Jim Combs residence. It was the first home gathering and organizers plan monthly home meetings. The event featured a playlet by Miss Seabelle Combs 4H club girls with help from Washington Township boys club, and pictures were shown.
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Franklin Township
Farm Bureau
Jim Combs
Mies Seabelle Combs
4H Club
Washington Township
Nevada’s Independent Spirit Praised After Governor Bilazar’s Visit
Hollywood recollects Fred Bilazar cowpuncher rail roader and miner a rugged Nevada governor who visited recently and left a lasting impression. He spoke of Nevada’s unpretentious west with cows a hole in the ground and a long riata, noting the state’s rugged charm and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Fred Bilazar
Union
Nevada
West
Hayes Delegated to Dairy Session in Des Moines
P Hayes was elected yesterday afternoon at the city hall to represent Washington county dairymen at a Des Moines meeting on March 26. One delegate per county will help formulate a dairy program under the A A A, following a model used by cattlemen with E F L Stewart. Corn-hog officials aided organization of both counties meetings to build state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. P. Hayes
Washington County
Des Moines
EF. L. Stewart
Jury Trials Set In Washington County Court Monday
Jury trials in Washington county district court are slated to begin Monday at 2 80 p m. The Monumental Sales and Manufacturing Co versus Mrs Dan Hesseltine of Brighton follows as the first case with $200 claimed for a monument for Henry Lowe and interest from Oct 3 1931. The next suits are W H Jordan and L D Minick versus D C Lchantz for auto collision damages, and the final assignment is the State of Iowa versus Floyd Dayton for selling and keeping for sale intoxicating liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Monumental Sales and Manufacturing Company
Minnesota
Dan Hesseltine
Brighton
Henry Lowe
Savings Bank of Brighton
EK. L. Edmondson
Livingston & Eicher
W. H. Jordan
L. D. Minick
D. C. Lchantz
State of
Iowa
Floyd
Dayton
Shields Orchestra Delights Thornburg Church Audience
Shields Orchestra gave a concert Thursday night at the Christian church in Thornburg, sponsored by the Royal Neighbors lodge. A large crowd endured a stormy night and encore pieces followed the scheduled program. Miss Mary Hunter, former Thornburg music teacher, played piano in the orchestra. The group included Milan Shields as flutist and director, R. L. Grimes on violin, and Nita.
Car Freezes to Hydrant in Freezing Burlington Crash
In Burlington Vermont Archie Colbath’s car struck a fire hydrant during the recent cold snap. The water released by the broken hydrant froze and bonded the car to the hydrant.
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Burlington
Archie Colbath
Orchestral program features student musicians and ensembles
Corbin on clarinet C W Manusier on cornet Bruce Goode on saxophone Alice Hunter and Mary Hunter on piano and cello with Audrey Stumble on drums. Special features include Audrey Humble on xylophone solos string trio piano violin and cello clarinet duet by Mr Grimes and Mr Goode and piano duet by the Hunter sisters. Refreshments were served to the orchestra after the program.
Settlement of Strike Seen Today
Washington March 24 United States manufacturers said they would establish an impartial board of review for alleged discrimination against labor union members in automobile factories. A compromise plan for workers elections on the union issue was near, with a White House conference expected soon. Union leaders awaited a final meeting with President Roosevelt as the railway wage dispute continued negotiations with coordinator Eastman.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Hugh 8. Johnson
National Recovery Administrator
Rathway
Joseph Bb. Eastman
Sixteen Burned In Virginia Fire
At least sixteen people died in a blaze at the Transient Bureau home in Lynchburg Virginia with about five injured. The three story frame building housed Federal Emergency Relief Administration clients from various parts of the country. Flames rose from a kitchen fire igniting an elevator shaft trapping occupants before dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Bureau
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Funeral services for W F Gardner held at Ainsworth
Funeral services for Mr W F Gardner were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist church at Ainsworth in charge of Rev B J Shook assisted by Rev J H Krenmyre of Montezuma with music by a mixed quartet. The pall bearers were Frank Macon R E Dougherty Floyd Letts John Jones and A E Sands Burial was in the Ainsworth cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gardner
Methodist
Ainsworth
B. J Shook
J. H Krenmyre
Montezuma
Frank Macon
R. E. Dougherty
Floyd Letts
John Jones
Ainsworth Cemetery
Cooking School Here April 9 11 by Evening Journal
The Evening Journal sponsors a three day Cooking School at City Hall from April 9 to 11. Leona M. Jones of Iowa Newspapers Incorporated will lecture and demonstrate on economical, practical home cooking for farmers and families with menus each afternoon and a full question session on the final day.
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Journal
The
Evening Journal
City Hall
Leona M. Jones
Iowa Newspapers Incorporated
Washington
Tecturer
Boom in Habitatts Ear Muffs Boost Farmington Industry
In Farmington Maine a cold season spurs local industry with earmuff production. Manufacturers report demand driven by the winter's deep freeze and students favoring colorful earmuffs.
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Farmington
Organization of Business Men to Replace Better Washington Club
The Washington Municipal band performed at the Spring opening organized by local stores to showcase new spring apparel. Members joked the weather made the event chilly as two horn players suffered frost-bitten hands from their effort. The band donated their services and urged better weather for future community days.
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Washington
Church Crowded for Widmer Funeral in Washington
The large Methodist church was filled to capacity for the funeral of Peter G. Widmer, Washington businessman who died Wednesday. Dr. F. C. Witzigman led the service with Dr. Fr. W. Eastwood assisting, a vocal solo by Jesse Miller of Ottumwa. Pallbearers included Milan Shields, Joe Falk, Will Dupuis, James Ragas, Homer Davis and Albert Magdefray. Burial followed at Kim Grove cemetery.
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Peter G. Widmer
Washington
F. C. Witzigman
Fr. W. Eastwood
Jesse Miller
Ottum
Milan Shields
Joe Falk
Will Dupuis
James Ragas
Homer Davis
Albert
Magdefray
Kim Grove Cemetery
Neighbors Save Farm Home From Major Blaze
A telephone alarm drew more than 100 neighbors to Henry Berdo’s farm home northeast of town yesterday evening. Fire started in a wall from a defective chimney, required holes through wall and ceiling, and was kept under control in about an hour thanks to a bucket brigade. Loss estimated at 300 to 400 dollars, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Berdo
C. Reister
Fire Department
Berdo
Waterfowl Fed Along Chesapeake and Potomac Tributaries
Thousands of wild waterfowl along Chesapeake Bay tributaries and the lower Potomac River are being fed grain provided by the Biological Survey Maryland state warden and local sportsmen to prevent starvation.
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Washington
Wpp
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac River
Biological Survey
Maryland
Washington Chamber of Commerce Formed With Budget Plan
An organization of forty Washington business men officially started after a dinner at Congress hotel. The Better Washington club becomes the Chamber of Commerce with a $2000 annual budget and a part time secretary at $25 monthly. Ralph C. Scott remains president and Clarence Logan named secretary, with 200 members sought and dues from $5 to $235.
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Chamber of Commerce For
Washington
Congress Hotel
Etter Washington Club
Chamber of Commerce
Better Washington Club
National Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Logan
Klein Klothing Kompany
Chamber
Committee On Organization
Cclub
Ralph C. Scott
Paul L. Gorham
Qarence Logan
Frank Kos
A. Fe
Atchison
Dillinger Trail Found in Chicago
Police pursue John Dillinger after discovery of a hideout on Chicago's south side used by Dillinger and a female companion for weeks. Joseph Burns, linked to the outlaw, occupied the apartment since his jailbreak from Crown Point until last Wednesday. Three suspected gang members, John Hamilton, James Fox, and another associate, were seen visiting.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Dillinger
Joseph Burns
Crown Point
John Hamilton
James Fox
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