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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
8
Cotton leads in style for summer as Roy Schiebel of Davenport visits. Visit Penney's Kotton Frock Karnival for thousands of high quality wash dresses priced 25c to 98c, a last chance to select from a wide assortment.
Four schools staged a Play Day with a world cultures theme including Japan Ireland China and America segments. Enterprise Hardscrabble and Wellston won township project prize pictures. Pupils and teachers thanked Mr. Elder for a talk on the Worlds Fair and all helpers for a happy day.
Funeral services for Mrs George York will be held Saturday at 2 PM at L A Jones Funeral Home. Rev A A Wing of the Baptist church will officiate. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery.
The Great Chalice of Antioch, an early relic of the faith, will be displayed at A Century of Progress opening May 27 in Chicago. Insured for 300000 dollars, the chalice is guarded constantly and is believed by experts to date to the first century A D, possibly used by the twelve apostles.
Eddie Cantor stars in The Kid from Spain on State screen. The comedy delivers nonstop action and humor with Cantor driving the laughter as the supporting cast offers fresh scenes. A highly entertaining picture suited to all ages from start to finish.
Mr and Mrs Sherm Welch received a telephone call from their daughter Mrs Esther Condit reporting that their grandson Jimmie Green was buried at two o clock yesterday afternoon at Laramie Wyoming Jimmie was the baby son of theWelch family in this brief notice of a burial in the western town.
The 100 piece Southern Iowa Farm Bureau band the world's largest will perform at the Century of Progress in Chicago June 13 and 14. The band includes 300 woodwinds 84 French horns 175 cornets 40 bass horns 7 saxophones 34 drums and other instruments. Final rehearsal May 28 in Ottumwa will feature speeches by M S Winder Charles Hearst and Daisy Williams.
Mrs. Walter Fagan and her son from Keota shopped yesterday afternoon. Homemade ice cream offered in chocolate peppermint vanilla and fresh strawberry at 25c per quart at Chocolate Shop on the east side. C A Klein of Davenport and Joe Falk of Fairfield were in Washington on business yesterday. The Eclipse Lumber Co. announces a new stock of screen doors in all sizes at moderate prices. Sit May 19 24.
The Havre Social club met May 1 with Mrs. Harry Bishop presiding in absence of officers. Eight members attended along with guests including Mrs. Mike Flynn and others. Tulips and lilacs adorned the hall, a tray luncheon followed, and future plans were noted for a meeting with Mrs. George Chalupa June.
An item notes a call at the Pleasant Inn for the Sanitary Dairy Ice Cream. A new daughter named Dorothy Stein to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harter is recorded. Retail ads describe dresses, a New York City style sale, and a barrel of heavy barb wire offered by Eclipse Lumber Co with price.
Several attendees report a choral concert at the University of Iowa City last night with a three movement motet by Shress and a seven movement choral symphony by Granville Bantock, a world premier. Tonight the faculty of the School of Music will present another world premiere composition.
In a school gathering, Ralph Moothart named assistant leader, Carol Forgey as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Bales as secretary treasurer. A lively turnout accompanied by fourth grade girls entertaining the kids in the yard.
An advertisement promotes Eclipse No 71 screen wire available May 19 to 24. The notice emphasizes quick orders and contact details for procurement.
A European specialist notes true blue eyes are rare as most blue eyes harbor brownish black or yellow pigment. The prelude by Dr Koendrie leads the University orchestra with a symphony by Dr Forbes. the cantata The Prodigal Son by Prof Diewks is set for the university chorus. Attendees last night included Dr and Mrs D B Davis and several named guests.
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