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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1934

Page

8

Wallace Nelson ill again at Mayo Clinic Rochester

Mrs Richard Johnson reports Wallace Nelson of Port Byron II returned to illness after partial recovery. He received blood transfusions at Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, with some improvement described in the latest message. Other items note Vernette Johnson's return to Iowa State College, a barber shop opening after April 1, Ralph Keller's garden progress, S W Easter at Farmers Union Auto Insurance meeting in Fairfield, and Maud McCreedy ill at her New England apartments.

Richard Johnson Wallace Nelson Port Byron Mayo Hospital Rochester Minn Johnson Vernettte Johnson Iowa State College Ames John Brugge North Iowa Ave Ralph Keller S. W. Easter Farmers Union Auto Insurance Company Fairfield Maud McCreedy New England Apartments

Candidate announcements for county offices in Washington County

E L Edmondson of Brighton Iowa announces candidacy for State Representative subject to Republican voters June primary. Daryl C Mathers announces candidacy for Sheriff of Washington County subject to Democratic voters June primary.

Washington County Daryl C. Mathers Wsf

Candidate Dewey Seeks Support in 4th Washington Henry Race

A. Claire Dewey announces Republican candidacy for State Senate in the Washington Henry County district. Dewey asks voters for support in the late 4th primary race and pledges to represent constituents.

Washington-Henry Co A. Claire Dewey Ystur

Vacancy on Iowa Game Commission Reported

Des Moines March 28. A vacancy exists on the state fish and game commission. N Darling of Des Moines, a member, was installed last week as a director of the federal biological survey and Attorney General Ed L O Connor ruled he could not hold a state and a federal office at the same time.

Des Moines State Fish and Game Commission N. Darling Federal Biological Survey Ed L. O'Connor

Democratic Meeting Called for County Central Committee

There will be a meeting of the County Central Committee at City Hall after adjournment at 7 30 p m on March 39 19234. This session is for members of the organization only F E Smith county chairman.

County Central

Local residents and visitors report in Washington area

A series of short notes lists residents and visitors in Washington including Frank Coffin Columbus Junction J K Mathers Haskins James McGuire Cotter Ss B Sands reelected mayor Ainsworth Mrs Ed Davis Haskins G K Frey masseur visit Wellman party returns from Washington Jean Macon to Newton Margaret Hofsteater visiting Nora Ebner Esta Birney in Washington Roy Polson Pat OBrien Wellman Mrs Monson Crooks Crawfordsville Pickens Brighton Y W Rummage sale for shoe fund Newton visitors Leland Morrison family Washington orchestra at Vinton wins praise Mrs Frostine Bidwell Springfield Mass death and Mt Vedic visit by Grace Harter.

Frank Coffin Columbus Junction J. K. Mathers Haskins James McGuire Cotter Ss. B. Sands Ainsworth Ed Davis Haskina Winnie Palmer Miriam Washington Wellman Jean Macon Newton Margaret Hofsteater Nora Ebner Esta Birney Roy Krotz Katona Roy Polson Pat O'Brien Washington County Democrats City Hall FE. C. Monson Y. W. Rummage National Bank H. S. Morrison Gen. Gordon Florida Leland Morrison H Ss. Morrison Leland School For the Blind Vinton Charles City Pierce Knox Pierce S. W. Knox Frank L. Wilson Frostine Bidwel Springfield Mass

Iowa bond collection offer for May four next year

If you own any Iowa road bonds due May 4, 188. we offer to collect them for you or purchase other bonds of your choosing.

Iowa Vou

Harry Oxley Dead Former Des Moines Resident

Word reached this locality today of the death of Harry S. Oxley born October 28 1874 He died March 26 at the Veterans Hospital Excelsior Springs Missouri Dropsy and heart trouble were named as causes He had lived in Des Moines before moving to Excelsior Springs He served in the Spanish American War He is survived by a half sister Amy G Edworthy of Louisville Kentucky a step-brother James Edworthy of Des Moines and two step-sisters Mrs C J Griffin of Montezuma and Mrs W R Garton of Pelham New York Funeral services and interment were to be held today in Des Moines

Harry S. Oxley Amy G. Edworthy Oxley Veterans’ Hospital Excelsior Springs Des Moines John and Ellen Oxley Frank Edworthy Harry Washington Iowa Louisville James Edworthy C. J. Griffin Montezuma W. R. Garton Pelham N.Y Amy Edworthy Lucile Porgey

Oregon Township Farm Bureau Meeting Preview

Dick Stephens president of Oregon township announces a Thursday 8 p m meeting at the S A Stephens home in Ainsworth John Speidel will speak on recent legislation this is the first of regular monthly meetings.

Dick Stephens Oregon Township S. A. Stephens Ainsworth John Speidel

Colder Weather Expected for Iowa Says Reed Today

Des Moines reports a new cold wave headed for Iowa with snow possible and a ten degree drop expected tomorrow. Federal meteorologist Charles DPD Reed says northern Iowa will feel the impact tonight and spread statewide with rain turning to snow in some areas. Temperatures may fall to ten degrees in parts of the state.

Des Moines U.P Iowa Charles Dpd Reed

Airmail Contracts Returning to Private Firms Soon

Postmaster General James Farley announced that air mail services will be privatized within two months. Bids will be invited from all eligible airlines after cleansing former officials charged with fraud and collusion. Successful bidders must begin within 230 days and operate under three month contracts with possible extensions.

Washington, D. C James A Farley Postal Department Farley

Ship Builders in New Jersey Strike Paralyzes Naval Work

Three thousand ship builders in Camden New Jersey formed picket lines at the gates of the New York Shipbuilding yards halting access. The strike stalls forty three million dollars in naval contract work as workers seek higher wages abolition of piece work union recognition and a closed shop.

Camden N. J New York Ship Building Company

Local residents host visitors and share health updates

Mrs. Harry Ross, wintering in Burlington, visited today after a recent hospital stay in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Badenoch of River Forest plan a brief visit with Mrs. Badenoch’s parents, then travel to Omaha for a few days and return Saturday night. Leo Mangold family has moved to North Second Avenue near Town Southern plant. Warren Allen exhibits a growing hobby, creating about 200 sketches since mid January.

Harry Ross Burlington Iowa City Ernest Badenoch River Forest Leo Mangold Iast Washington Street North Second Avenue Southern Plant Warren Allen

New York City’s First School Beginnings in New Amsterdam

Brief note records the opening of New Amsterdam’s first school in 185. The fragment cites the city’s early educational efforts and the establishment of schooling during colonial governance.

New York City New Amsterdam

Miss Joliet Lemmon Due From Stephens College

Miss Mary Joliet Lemmon is due home from Stephens College Columbia Missouri tomorrow for Easter. If buying a gas range washing machine Hoover cleaner or electric refrigerator do it this week to save the tax added after April first. Iowa Southern Utilities 26 percent Miss Patterson and brother Lloyd Patterson of Winfield.

Mary Joliet Lemmon Stephens College Columbia, Mo Iowa Southern Utilities

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