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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1932

Page

8

Local News: Bos ton visitors and campus updates

Rev and Mrs W T Boston of Wayland shopped here this morning. Donald Benz of Washington was announced among initiates by Alpha Tau Omega of Iowa City. Mrs George Hotle and daughter visited Rosella Hotle at University hospital in Iowa City where she is receiving treatment. Adrian Van Werth new Melellan assistant manager rooms at Miss Alice Rowads home. Mrs Carrie Tryant of Leeway City returned to Iowa City after visiting sister Mrs Floyd Farvey who is ill.

W. T. Boston Wayland Alpha Tau Omega Iowa City Donald Benz Washington George Hotle S. S. Smith Rosella Hotle University Hospital Rosella Adrian van Werth Melellan Alice Rowad Towan Ralph C. Jones Ralph Jones Faye Dankwardt Washington High School Frank Carson Ainsworth Bessie Wenger Iowa State Teachers College Edith Esther Elgar University of Iowa Marion S. George Chas Davis Muscatine Macon Iowa Janet Fordyce Guthrie Center University of Shaffer Flora Dodds H. and A. Bakery Arnold

Detroit visitor spends spring vacation with Wallace family

Mrs. Robert Raker of Detroit visits Detroit area relatives for a week long spring break. Mrs. Wallace Roy Stewart and Lena Stewart meet her in Burlington. Raker to teach in Detroit next year. Also notes on Morrison error about an amputated limb, birthday trip to Waterloo, and local students’ scholastic achievements and activities.

Robert Raker Detroit Mich G. W. Wallace Wallace Roy Stewart Lena Stewart Burlington Net

Monmouth College Girls Glee Club Draws Large Crowd

Over 1000 people packed the U P church to hear the Monmouth College Girls Glee Club. They performed at the high school in the afternoon. Open All Day Sundays.

U. P Monmouth College Girls’ Glee Club

Weekend Visit for Ofelt Family and Grinnell Guests

Burlington residents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ofelt and daughter Lois Harriet spent the weekend with Mrs. Ofelt’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Whitaker. Mrs. Ofelt and daughter will stay a week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferguson of Grinnell are on Easter vacation at McClure and Ferguson homes. Steve Stewart, recently operated on at Washington County Hospital, was to leave the hospital this afternoon.

Harold Ofelt Lois Harriet Burlington O’felt H. L. Whittaker Mrs. Ofelt Mrs Raymond Ferguson Grinnell McClure and Ferguson Steve Stewart Washington County Hospital

Diversity of Antelope Sizes Across Regions

The passage notes antelope height ranges from eight to nine inches up to six feet at the shoulder. It cites the guevi or Pygmy antelope as the smallest, and the eland as among the largest. It states most species live in Africa with several varieties in Asia.

Africa Asia

Town Elections Across County Report Large Vote Cast

Ed Newel elected treasurer without opposition. In Columbus City J. Don Darrow led assessor with 297 to 1238 for W. S. Letts. Council seats went to T. N ONeill H. Lee Huston G. S Newman W. G. Roberts and F. J Pine. first five chosen. Cotter and Conesville also listed two-ticket contests with declared winners. Fredonia held no election. mayor Geo Crull elected two years prior.

Ed Newel J. Don Darrow W. S. Letts T. N O'Neill H. Lee Huston W. H. Hull E. A. Leonhard W. G. Roberts T. R Marshall Lewis Pugh G. S. Newman F. J. Pine Conesville George Brown Weasurer Willam McCormick Clyde Wolford EF. J. Crawford J F. Coffin FB. C. Snyder Harold Neitzell J. K. McKee Fredonia Geo. Crull

Fire at Bodwell hotel injures rooms in Lake View

Fire at the Bodwell hotel building in Lake View Iowa damaged the hotel and two stores occupying half a block. Fire crews from Sac City and Wall Lake fought the blaze despite a water-supply failure and confined the fire to the hotel building. In Manchester an attempted safe-blow at the high school failed. authorities say a single burglar attempted the robbery.

Lake View Iowa Bodwell Sac City Wall Lake Manchester

De Molay Pre-Tournament Dinner Honors State Team

Am os chapter De Molay held its last meeting before the state tournament followed by a pep dinner for Coach Geo Freshwaters and the state champion De Molay basketball team. About fifty members attended. Wellman representation included ten De Molay boys and advisors Harrison McGugin and Eardley Bell.

Amos Chapter de Molay Geo. Freshwaters de Molays Wellman Harrison McGugin Eardley Bell Henry Little Jim Schmoeller Bill Shannon Robert Roe Lupton A. B. Schmoeller Ray Minick Earl Little

George Fulton Faces Neck Car Buncle Illness

George Fulton of west of town has been in the past two weeks suffering from a car buncle on his neck.

George Fulton West of Town

Knights of Columbus Jubilee Radio Program Tonight

The Knights of Columbus plan a 10 30 PM Jubilee broadcast via WOC Davenport and WHO Des Moines to mark the fiftieth anniversary. Local Knights will celebrate at the K C hall and have a radio on hand to receive the program.

Knights of Columbus WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines Knights of Columbus Organization Knights K. C. Hall

Eureka Telephone Co Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of Eureka Telephone Co stockholders will be held at Red Brick schoolhouse Thursday evening March 31 at 7 30. O E Babb president. 8812.

The Eureka Telephone Co Red Brick Schoolhouse O. E. Babb

Mr and Mrs Leigh Hi Soule move to new East Washington apartment

Mr and Mrs Leigh Hi Soule relocate from South Iowa Avenue to a new apartment building on East Washington Street. Suitably, the move marks a residential transition for the couple within the city.

Leigh Hi Soule Iowa Avenue East Washington Street

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