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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1933

Page

8

Local visitors call at Washington and area homes

Mrs Roy Singleton and daughter from Brighton visited here yesterday. Mr and Mrs T H Will of Armsworth called yesterday afternoon. Mrs Charles Larkin and Miss Mabel Day of Winfield shopped in Washington today. Mr and Mrs Bert Orris and Mrs Mary McCoy from Crawfordsville were here yesterday afternoon.

Roy Singleton Brighton T. H. Will of Armsworh W. I. Duncan Charles Larkin Mabel Day Winfield Washington Bert Orris Orrix Mary McCoy Crawfordsville

Sam Neill Ships Stock To Fine Market North Of Town

Sam Neill a local farmer north of town shipped a load of stock last week and found a fine market. The result brings him a proud smile and steady income.

Sam Neill

Local News and Social Notes from Ottumwa Area

George Wheelan returned home Sunday evening from Ottumwa on business. Wendell Hyde son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hyde is improving after osteomyelitis and multiple operations at University hospital Iowa City. Wendell attended seventh grade and is a friend of David Pearson. Will W Cherry now in St Luke's Davenport for treatment. Laland Morrison and family spent time at the Morrison home after Florida winter. Remps Hampsher and son Allen traveled to Brighton due to Mrs Hampsher's father J W Rader's death funeral held earlier today. J J Jentz of North Liberty visited on business.

Chas. Brown Wendell Hyde Harry Hyde Springdale Wendell University Hospital Iowa City Hyde Margaret West Branch David Pearson Frank Pearson Will W. Cherry St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Laland Morrison Morrison Dias, Morrison Martha Ann Newton Leland Morrison Florida Remps Hampsher Allen Brighton Harve Freel Gladys Pence Denver Iowa Arnold Pence Wellman Clair Lawrence Shaffer Main Street Martha Poster Cecil Durian B. C. Foster Home

Local shoppers and visitors noted in Washington column

Mrs Earl Nicola of wea Packwood shopped here today. Miss Beulah Baker of West Chester was in Washington shopping today. Mrs Hugh J Davis and daughter Elizabeth of Crawfordsville were in Washington on business. Mrs Dr Irwin and Mary Dash of Crichton shopped here yesterday. Glen Mishler of Des Moines was here on business. Several visitors, including Miss Zoe Harmon Wrights attending the University of Iowa, stopped to visit relatives over the weekend.

Earl Nicola of Wea Packwood Zoe Harmon Wrights Universiy Iowa Iowa City Howard McAleery Nic Beulah Baker West Chester Washington Dennis Clancy Robert Patterson Burlington Chicago Grant Hospital Burlington Hospital Wkeith Dro

Ainsworth Notes Social Visit And Club Meeting

Mrs Orval Thoma and sister Mrs Mabel Fullerton dined with Mrs Orie O Connor. Weather jokes about spring. Wright McConnell reports over 200 baby chicks. Charles Beenblossom visited in West Branch and Rock Island. L G club met at Walter Johnson home with John Lee present and eight tables of progressive rock. Next meeting March 31 with How Are Lins Duane Hazen and Mark Campbell Jr on committee.

Ainsworth R. R Orval Thoma Mabel Fullerton Orie O'Connor Wright McConnell Lloyd Hopping Cora Washington Charles Beenblossom West Branch Rock Island

Foot specialist advertises corn removal at Congress Hotel

Licensed foot specialist N. Ewer of Cedar Rapids will be at the Congress Hotel offering painless corn and callous removal for 31.00 until Saturday, April 1. He has been visiting the area for two years and will relocate his home to the hotel.

N. Ewer Cedar Rapids Congress Hotel

Tax Revision Delayed by Herring Court and Beer Bill Moves

State leaders stalled on tax rewrite as discussions with Governor Herring focus on a beer bill. Lawmakers consider a 3.2 percent malt liquor limit and 1 per barrel flat tax, with possible special message to push legalization. Committee activity continued on Beardsley tax and Cunningham sales tax bills while budget figures are finalized.

Herring Assembly Senate House Harry White Vinton

Senior Girls Beat Juniors In Double OT Tilt

Washington high school senior girls defeated junior girls 34 to 30 after two overtime periods in a spirited inter class basketball game at the high school gym. Sophomores toppled freshmen 16 to 14 as the double round robin standings move seniors first, juniors second, sophomores third. Ten cent admission was charged to help fund girls athletics with the final round set for next Thursday. tonight and tomorrow’s games at 4 15 and 7 are free.

Washington High School

Wellman Cordelle H Braden News Notes

Wellsman Cordelle H Braden visits Cedar Rapids for medical treatment with Dr W Foster. Mrs Foster suffers sinus trouble. Dave Elder from Washington spoke to Normal Training class. Mrs Mark Shaffer hosted bridge with Mrs L W Marner high scorer. Milo T Sorden and family travel to Sigourney for a local music contest. Toppan Johnson and Harriet Jane dined with Mr and Mrs T lilies Stickey. Roger spent weekend with grandparents Phillips near Washington. Arden Freel of Ames returns home for weekend with parents.

Mr. Sorden Toppan Johnson Harriet Jane T. Lilies Stickey Roger Phillips Washington Arden Freel of Ames

Fourteen Attend Meeting of Washington County Pastors

Fourteen ministers attended the Washington County and environs Ministerial Association meeting at the Washington Y Monday morning. Each man gave his church’s pre Easter observances and a non active pastorate member testified. Reverend Miller spoke on religious education and evangelism while the group enjoyed Easter decor and a spirit of fellowship.

Washington County Environs Jesus Gethsemane Kev.wred Kk. Miller Methodist Episcopal Kalona Riverside Hehver

Crooner Croons at Wedding in Independence

Howard Green a Kansas City radio crooner altered wedding customs by crooning I Love You Truly before his marriage to Doris Stewart at Washington Methodist Church in Independence. Mr and Mrs Harve Freel are the hosts. The ceremony was followed by social items about local families and events.

Independence UPI Howard Green Kansas City Doris Stewart Washington Methodist Church

D. J. Ross Elected Mayor in Citizens' Ticket Victory

D. J. Ross won the mayoralty as the Citizens' ticket prevailed amid heavy turnout of 2,175 votes across four wards. Second ward candidates Du pu is 236 Pauls 142 Donovan 86 Brown 36. Third ward Hedges 335 Mace 268 Schmoeller 132 James 23. Fourth ward Reid 216 Stewart 148 Baldrige 102. Total by ward First 360 Second 633 Third 790 Fourth 492. Public utilities issue favored municipal plant supporters and broader turnout.

Squire Patterson Morrison Dupuis Pauls Donovan Brown Hedges Mace Schmoeller James Reid Stewart Baldrige Peoples C. W. Long Citizens Community Journal

Community notices and visits amid sadness in Crawfordsville

Local items from Crawfordsville describe visits by Nellie Manners and others, a serious accident involving J. J Anwyl, and a congregational meeting at the United Presbyterian church. The report notes illness of Ray Anwyl, travel by Fred Sipe and others, and several weekend visitors and social happenings around town. In Seattle, Charles S. Wilson, a widower, adopts middle aged Etta Whitworth as a daughter.

Seattle Wash Charles 8. Wilson Etta Whitworth

Local notes on residents and visitors in Washington

Joseph Mast of Wayland shopped here yesterday afternoon. Hoyt Young flew to California around his father Harvey Young's Huntington Beach operation. H A Pauls of West Burlington visited the Eclipse Lumber yard. Dinner and supper at the Baptist church Thursday 25 cents per plate. Mr and Mrs Charles Barker of Minneapolis visiting Mrs Barker's mother Mrs T F Barker. Barker teaches at University of Minnesota and has a short spring vacation. Auctioneer B C Macon of Washington, Iowa. Sarah Marie Davis played piano for Lou Jean Stewart at Washington high sub district music contest at Wellman. Paul Shellabarger on a business trip. Mrs Grant Goodlander of Wapello at Paul’s beauty shop in his absence.

Joseph Mast Wayland Hoyt Young Iowa California Harvey Young Huntington Beach Calif H. A. Pauls Eclipse Lumber Company West Burlington Baptist Church Charles Barker Tommy Minneapolis

Local Moves And Community Notices From The City

Mr and Mrs Richard Ling and baby moved yesterday to an apartment at 839 8 Marion avenue joining Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin. The Lins left 614 North Ave, earlier occupied by Mr and Mrs John Dodd, with the Murphys moving Friday into that Dodd house. The Murphys had lived two doors south in 320 West Sixth. Ralph Wood family will move April 1 to 320 West Sixth. KK Frey masseur will be at Cy Bush residence 27 S 4th ave Saturday April 1. Mervin Grosseup of Kota had appendectomy today at Washington county hospital. Fine onions 25c. Phone a22 black s6t3eo4. McLellan store clerks wear new orange uniforms with names embroidered on the lit. Mrs William Lloyd underwent major operation at Washington county hospital. Dr E F Wheelan and son Eddie visited from Riverside. Eddie’s new speeches draw attention.

Richard Ling Baby Ralph Martin Marion Avenue Lins North Ave John Dodd Harry Murphy Murphys Dodd West Sixth Ralph Wood KK. Frey Cy Bush Res 4Th Ave Sat Mervin Grosseup Kota Washington County Hospital McLellan William Lloyd E. F. Wheelan Eddie Riverside

Also Mentioned on This Page

Janet Gaynor Lifairy Wction Phillips & Hebner’s the West Side Druggists Royal Soap Morton Farmer's Co-operative Exchange Iowa Ave GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist Wardrobe Cleaners S.W. Corner Square George Wheelan Ottumwa Rollins Atchison Mary Alice Hunter A. S. Smith Fairfield Fairfield Methodist Church Mrs. Smith Walter Leet Ainsworth C. H. Beenblossom Washington Merchants Matt Cooney Rep L. J. Ditto N. G. Krasechel NERC D. J. Ross Nellie Manners Ray Anwyl Des Moines J. J Anwyl Fred Sipe United Presbyterian Alfred Johnston Hopkinton Earl Wilsoe Paul Hultquiston Sigourney A. 2 Orris Lee Walker Dillavoy Will Duncan Dale Thomas D. N. Anwyl Isabelle Anwyl George Maxwell Auck Ohio van Camp Wisconsin West Side South Side Square Wisie Long Prop Paul Shellabarger Grant Goodlander Wapello Paul Crone’s Westphal The CN Air John Shields & Sons
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