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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
8
Stanley Halsinger a dairy agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad was in town yesterday on business. CC Reister accompanied him to Des Moines yesterday evening.
Barclay's cash grocery store is undergoing interior redecorating with new shelves installed this Saturday. It is the last day to save the discount on gas and electric bills, with the office open Saturday evening until 9 o'clock. Iowa Southern Utilities Co. 7242.
Ticket sale for The Rookie's Return benefit at the Fox Theatre began under American Legion Auxiliary auspices. A box of Joha King's Candies is requested for Poor Mother's Day. Many have had pictures finished at Gho. L. Medantee Drugstore. Weather notes mention cloudy skies with east showers.
Home Room 201, Miss Helen Kamerow, reports 7-1 and 7-2 divisions to study the Philippine Islands in geography while 7-3 tackles southwestern Asia. Home room 201 accepts a spelling contest challenge from home room 0. Douglas Eastwood finishes a flag holder for the room. The class enjoyed a concert by the junior high and high school band.
Mrs Granville Love and Mrs Earl Wimmer of Crawfordsville shopped here today. Miss Ferne Duncan returns from Norway, Iowa for the weekend. Numerous area residents including Ted Brown Fred Downing Dr A W Henke and Griff Davis were seen about town and at local hospitals and meetings with several planning Scout events and visits to Katona Crawfordsville and Keota.
The Misses Catharine Jane and Josephine Hull are expected home for the weekend from the University of Iowa. Auctioneer CD. FP. Macon, Washington, Iowa. Mrs Emil Hesselschwerdt and Mrs T V Knerr of Kalona were in Washington last evening. They attended the Van Buren county convention of federated women's clubs yesterday at Keosauqua.
The engagement of Princess Ileana sister to King Carol of Romania and Archduke Anton of Hapsburg Toscana has been announced. The betrothal ceremony occurred at Freiburg Castle with attendance by European royal figures.
Mr and Mrs Hal Reister attended the funeral of Charlie Hut chinson at Fairfield this afternoon.
The exhibit showcases work from manual training classes with painting in many colors. Four groups have completed pieces and assisted others while some boys display earlier semester projects. A lamp table joins ongoing electrical study as students compare works for a promising display.
Des Moines May 8 The executive committee of the Town Good Roads Association met today to outline a program to replace the one overturned by the Supreme Court ruling the 100 million dollar road bond amendment invalid.
European scientists argue over the ivory Second Venus of Wisterniz found in Austria. The makers contend it dates to the Glacial age about 20,000 years ago, while Dr. Josef Bayer of Vienna pale optology says it does not belong to the Glacial age.
A note questions using the letter M as an abbreviation for neon, arguing it stems from meridies the Latin word for noon rather than a standard chemical symbol. The discussion touches on symbol origins in language and science.
Iowa Southern Utilities Co announces billing information on gas and electric charges and notes the office will stay open Saturday evening until 9 o'clock at 722?e.
Fragment discusses how women were not allowed to act in Elizabethan theater and all roles were performed by men, implying Shakespeare’s shows featured male actors in female parts. The remark reflects on gender norms of the era and stage practice.
A new line of spring suits has arrived at Sehmoeller Fires on 44th Street. Store officials said the collection features fresh cuts and fabrics for the upcoming season with midprice options appealing to a broad range of customers.
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