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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1932

Page

7

Columubs Junction obituary and road work report

Martha Butler reports in Columbus Junction that John Wykert aged 82 died Thursday after a brief illness at his home in the Louisa Center area. Funeral plans are pending. Also noted is the start of primary road No. 76 construction near Nichols and Columbus Junction with detours and two months of closure. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs C C Snyder is celebrated with family and friends.

Columbus Junction John §. Wykers Louisa Center Here Frank Wykert Louisa County Amelia Weber Laura Brown Samuel George Wykert Oakville Thomas Henry Wykert Harry Grim T. A. Wykert Nancy Williams Osceola Neb Ida Oestricher Rising City Wapello Cemetery Nichols J. B. Hannahs Keokuk John Hohenadel Muscatine Muscatine County John Snyder C. C. Snyder Cherry Avenue Snyder Phoebe Griffin Ohio Mr. Snyder Pennsylvania Sigourney Missouri L. W. Smith Dean Delwein B. F. Snyder Van Alton Alice George Shaner Jerome de Harper Winfield Vance Coleman Platteville Wis F. Shaner Billy de Wayne Crawfordsville Florence Snyder Vernon Snyder Cotter Lyle Doncan Blair B. B. Lintner Lesle Laura Griffin Ruth J. B. Garrett J. L Hildebrand Letts Clarence Christopherson T. N. O'Neill Lady Teachers of Columbus

Wellman Coach Leaves for New School Post

Cordelle H Braden reports Lowell Carver longtime Wellman public schools coach and teacher has been released from his Wellman position to accept a better role in the Grundy Center schools after two years of service. Carver engaged in community affairs and was re elected for 1932 33 term.

Wellman Lowell Carver Wellman Public Trundy Center Carver

Lily Lou Lansing Pursues Singing Career in New York

Lily Lou Lansing, a young telephone operator, gives up her chance for an opera career to marry Ken Sargent. After an annulment and a move to New York, she lands a piano accompanist job with Dwight Gwin and begins formal vocal study. She hopes to prove her voice and secure further opportunities, while navigating social pressures and personal doubt.

Lily Leu Lansing Ken Sargent Ken Peggy Sage Lily Lou Dwight Gwin Oyster Bar New Orleans Gwin Gounod Howard Johnson Johnson Miss Lansing Mimi Mrs. Manchester Sadie Maxine Lansing Wanda Pillsbury

Local social notes include church activities and club conventions

Community updates report attendance at Bible school and worship services at the Baptist Church. Mrs. Harold E. Ross attends Federated clubs and American Legion Auxiliary events in Washington and Crawfordsville. Area residents visit Washington for conventions and health exams assisted by local doctors at the Wellman school house.

Harold E. Ross Federated Clubs Washington American Legion Auxiliary Crawfordsville Burl Vance Berry Milton Wehrle Merle O'Brian Iowa State Teachers College Wellman L. B. Gardner Betty Denis Jones Keith Adams Jones Home A. J. Nichols U. P. Church Miss Jacobs Dr. Hendricks of Washinton

Local Masonic Lodges List Regular Meeting Dates

Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A J and A M regular meetings first Friday monthly with Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 WS of J regular meetings fourth Tuesday monthly at Mason ic Temple rooms with Mrs Grace E Twinam W BH P and Mra 2 W Bidwell W Scribe.

Washington Lodge No A. J A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrite W. S. of J Masonic Temple Grace E Twinam Mra W Bidwell W. Scribe

Riverside bridge club hosts Delta Delt gathering

Mrs Ernest Salladay welcomed twelve club members and nine guests for a five table bridge afternoon. Mrs J P Quinn and Mrs Roy G Miller won high scores, with prizes to Mrs R C Knight and others. Lunch followed as guests included many local residents. The P T A held a meeting at the school with new officers installed and a program presented. A baby boy arrived to Mr and Mrs Edward McKernan of Cedar Rapids, previously Miss Bertha Heitzman. Washington news notes report local visits and school picnic closing. The world’s oldest book claim is cited from China.

William Cress B .E. Blythe William Griffin Roy G. Miller J. P. Quinn R. H. Heitzman Harold Cress Norval Flynn J. J. Deatsch Fred Kron C. J. Karel Verne Landers Chauncey Clark Birdie Godloye E. F. Wheelan R. C. Knight H. &. Doud C. W. Ingram Edith Price Ivan MccCreedy Paul Geret

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