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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
6
The marriage plans of Miss Genevieve Bailey of Washington and E F Miick of Washington were announced by Rev J H O Donnell at St James Church. The bans were read as the couple prepare for the ceremony.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes are promoted as the best value with 25 years of experience behind them and the world’s most modern cereal plants. Each package is guaranteed by W. K. Kellogg with a money back offer if not the freshest, accompanied by the distinctive waxed bag and red and green package from Battle Creek.
Tickets good in sleeping cars upon payment of the usual Pullman fare will be on sale May 27 28 and 29 to the same destinations at slightly more than the one way fare for the round trip Return limit on both classes of tickets will be midnight May 31.
The Washington high school Girl Reserves held the installation of next year's officers at a Pansy Hill weiner roast. The group voted to unite freshman sophomore and junior senior clubs for the year. Officers include Margaret Griffith president Kathryn Little vice president Julia McElhinney secretary Phyllis Flenner treasurer Ireta Willits social chairman Margaret Stewart finance chairman Evelyn Watson social service Mary Louise Robertson publicity Charlotte Squires music Dolores Kiefer. This was the last meeting of the year.
Welch hosts a three course dinner for Miss Hunter with nine guests. The table features sweet peas pink tapers nut cups and pastel place cards. The event at Mrs. Marion D Work’s home ends with visiting and a wool comfort knotting project.
The Rebekahs meet at the hall at two o clock Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Williams at 2 30 at Shermans funeral home.
The community hosts Thursday dinners at the Country Club with members urged to bring silverware and napkins. Mrs R F E Johnson entertains the Pythian Past Chief Circle. Ladies Aid at Catherine Taylor’s home holds an all day meeting with pot luck and quilting. Regular business follows. Friday sees M K Ladies Aid in the social hall with refreshments. Rebekah meeting and Missionary Society gatherings are planned. A Bethel church community social features the Sunday school Intermediate and Junior classes.
Saturday the Happy Go Getters meet with Louise Fishburn on the first at 1 30 for a lesson on Quick Breads. The regular W R C meeting follows Saturday at 2 30. Members and officers are urged to attend to finalize Memorial Day plans.
Pursuing posses used an airplane to chase four bandits who shot bank president M Plin Beebe and fled toward North Dakota with $21,500. Hostage Chester Doolittle was released near Binford, N D after being taken along during the robbery. Beebe remained in serious condition following the attack.
The Crawfordsville auditorium hosted a school gathering featuring boys and girls glee clubs and a mixed chorus directed by Miss Gault. A diverse program included solos, choral numbers, instrumental pieces, and a display of student grade and home economics work attracting a large audience. Murray Smylie of Washington visited relatives, and Rev. Percy H. Hayey was installed as pastor in Selma, California.
Steel production converts pig iron by removing impurities then adding elements like carbon. Various steel varieties exist, each with distinct properties such as high tensile strength elasticity and extreme hardness.
The Fortnightly club Literature department will host a fifty cent luncheon at Mrs John Dodds home on Tuesday May 24 at 12 30. Reservations can be made with Mrs Joe Wright. Those without transport may meet at the Y at noon and meals will be provided.
Edward Red Watson was found guilty by a Carroll jury of holding up a dice game five years ago. The verdict builds a possible prison sentence for robbery with aggravation as authorities pursue related murder charges in Fort Dodge. Casey Navin, serving time for the McIntyre murder, testified the plan involved a $1,200 payoff. Watson claimed he was in Omaha at a garage that night.
Ames Iowa May 19 INS Dr Charles Murray veterinary investigator at Iowa State College urged farmers to report any cattle illnesses to forestall anthrax outbreaks. He cited the Zahner farm near Modale where two cows two hogs and several shoats died from anthrax after the farm had a prior outbreak last year. Murray advised prompt reporting to prevent spread.
Local veterinarians doubt a single vaccine can protect against anthrax for more than a year. They note Zahner's livestock were vaccinated last year after an anthrax outbreak. Classified ads appear on page 2. A tribute to Lord Nelson notes the naval hero's death and the tradition of saluting the deck.
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