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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1931

Page

8

Sorority Helpers Hit Des Moines For Drake Event

Eathel Gibson and Marcia De Bey of Iowa City travel to Des Moines to organize four national sororities at Drake University with Ophelia Miller of Ames joining. A note mentions wallpaper remnants as savings and previews more India King’s candies for Mother's Day. Hog prices top at 7,640. Weather forecasts call for fair skies and cooler conditions in the southeast.

Eathel Gibson Marcia de Bey Washington Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Iowa City Des Moines Drake University Ophelia Miller Ames

Hoover Approves Iowa Veterans Hospital Plan

The Veterans Bureau approved a new 300 bed hospital in Iowa but a Knoxville type facility was deemed infeasible. Des Moines regional office may consolidate with the hospital. Senator Brookhart was notified the board’s preference would not bar other sites. No bed count final.

Hoover Veterans’ Hospital Iowa Iowa Hospital Knoxville Veterans’ Bureau Des Moines Lines Brookhart

Crawfordsville and Winfield shoppers visit Sac City

Mrs J R Lease and Adria Lease with Mrs Russell Sigafoose of Crawfordsville and Mrs Ivor Davis of Winfield shopped here today. Mrs Harry Clark and daughter Winifred of Wayland shopped here. Ralph Piazzo was in Des Moines on business yesterday. Miss Josephine Hall returns from the University of Iowa for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Marion George and daughter visit the Charles George home in Sac City for the weekend.

J. R. Lease Adria Lease Russell Sigafoose Crawfordsville Ivor Davis Winfield Harry Clark Winifred Wayland Ralph Piazzo de Moines Josephine Hall University of Iowa Marion George Sac City Charles George

Wellston Social Club entertains winners at Mrs Schaeffer home

Mrs. Bertha Schaeffer hosted the Wellston Social Club membership contest winners Thursday afternoon. Sixteen members and two visitors attended with games and a white elephant grab bag. A two course luncheon followed. On May 14 a Mother’s Day event at Mrs. Florence Smith’s home is planned, and the family social for May 7 has been postponed.

Bertha Schaeffer Wellston

Alleged Gangster Found Dead in Car Near Durant

Angelo Kaloudis of Davenport was found shot four times in a blood soaked sedan near Durant Iowa. Police suspect gang rivalry and an inquest was set for today in Muscatine. Kaloudis had earlier faced liquor charge and his wife accused personal enemies.

Muscatine Angelo Kaloudis Davenport Durant Kaloudis William Schuester

First Lieutenant Putnam Sent to Nicaragua for duty

First Lieutenant Paul Putnam son of Mr and Mrs A E Putnam of Washington has received orders to sail for Managua Nicaragua on May 1. He is en route to the earthquake struck and rebellion ridden country where marines have long been stationed. Marine planes are aiding the guard of Sandino’s rebel forces and Putnam may see active air service there.

Paul Putnam A. E. Putnam Washington San Diego Marine Corps Air Service Managua Nicaragua Central America Uardia Sandino Putnam

Kansas Governor Says Farmers Not Reducing Acreage

Washington May 2 Kansas Governor Harry Woodring said farmers in the west resist the Farm Board plea to cut wheat acreage. He noted Kansas will produce about 177 million bushels, near the state’s record, while western farmers continue planting despite guidance to reduce output. Agricultural leaders back the board’s goal to lift prices through lower production.

Washington Union Federal Farm Board Harry Woodring Kansas West Farm Board Woodring

Weather line hints at storms next week in Washington

A weather story predicts bad conditions the following week as the ten weather forecasters gather in Washington. The piece notes the potential impact on 120 million clients and questions the effect of the convention on sunny plans.

Washington May American Weather Ten

Clarinda residents to host guests of Col Nicola kin

Mr and Mrs 32.8 Chiles of Clarinda Town will host Mrs Col Nicola as guests Sunday. Mr Chiles is a cousin of the late Col Nicola.

Chiles Clarinda Town Col Nicola

Music Pupils Recital and Evening Concert Schedule

Music pupils at local churches and schools perform in recitals and concerts including Miss Hamilton and Miss Harvey pupils with pieces like The Parade and To a Wild Rose. College and high school bands, Victor Herbert selections, and a Washington high concert in Central Park are listed for Tuesday through Saturday events.

Stanford Walter Velda Parcel Beethoven Luella Nona Tinnes Mary Rickey A. Anderson MacDowell Mary Rockey Thompson Theodosia Turner Maxine Baxter Maren. Co Schumann Charles Sutton Washington Central Park

Local Socials and Dairy Adverts Highlight Iowa Visit

Mrs. Joe Wright and Mrs. Maynard Brown planned for an Iowa City afternoon. Mrs. L. S. Hewitt of West Chester visited shoppers. Sunny Slope Dairy promotes Jersey Guernsey milk with two daily deliveries including milk and whipping cream. Des Moines visitors Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gallup stayed briefly on business. Alex Miller and George Jr. show improvement after whooping cough.

Joe Wright Maynard Brown Iowa City L. S. Hewitt Westcester Jersey & Guernsey Sunny Slope Jay Brewer George H. Gallup Des Moines Alex Miller George Jr

Marriage licenses issued in county court

Marriage licenses were secured at the courthouse yesterday and today by Douglas H. Moore of Santa Ana Texas and Louise Cecile Graham of Washington. Frank Geryock of East Pleasant Plain and Viola Drish of Brighton. Auctioneer D. F. Macon of Washington Iowa advertises. Kecks returned from Florida. spring suits available at Schmoeller Bros and Sechmooley residence.

Court House Douglas H., Moore Santa Ana Texas Louise Cecile Graham Washington Frank Geryock East Pleasant Plain Viola Drish Brighton Just Sechmoeley Res

Sharpshooter Peggy Perkins Stars for KU in 96.72 Season Average

Peggy Perkins of the University of Kansas displays skill with a sharp shooting rifle and a silver cap from the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America of Kansas. She posts a season average of 96.72.

Peggy Perkins University of Kansas Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America State of Kanopeas

Weather Bureau Cooked Example Cooks Too Many Forecasters

A fragment describes the American Meteorological Society meeting and compares weather forecasting to cooking. It notes a single forecaster and assistant can do well, but too many forecasters spoil the weather like overheated broth.

American Meteorological Society

J A D Orris Returns Home From Missouri Trip

J A D Orris returned to Crawfordsville after six weeks in Excelsior Springs Missouri. He was in Washington this morning on business.

J. A. D. Orris Crawfordsville Excelsior Springs Washington

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