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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1932

Page

2

Dinner and party notices in Drake Crone Coffey circles

Society notes record a Sunday family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drake and a gathering at the H. I. Coffey home with guests from Des Moines Marshalltown and Washington. Arlo Burham celebrated his eighth birthday with a Wallace School party. Methodist W H M society elected officers for the coming year and discussed May Day Play Day and mite box returns. Officers will be installed at the June meeting at Mrs. A M Weaver’s home.

Harry Drake Drake H. M. Crone Marion Crone Robert and Dale Kansas City Lester Carson Billy Des Moines Arabelle Crone Howard Lewis Wade Crone Margaret Nicholson Marshalltown Edna May Martha Washington Arlo Burham Wallace School Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. D. Dayton Clarence Jacobs H. M. Shaver Cloyd Knupp Frank Kurtz Lyman Bunce R. H. Hampsher F. R. Mauthe J. P. Thomas R. E. Brown Orville Dayton Clara Huber H. I. Ward Palmer Babcock A. M. Weaver East Main Street

Wayland Families Visit Edwin Rich Home Picnic at Sunset Park

A group of Wayland families gathered at the Rich residence yesterday, each bringing baskets for a noon meal at Sunset Park. Fried chicken and homemade ice cream were served, followed by children enjoying park amusements. Attending were Ed Eicher and family, Bill Eicher and family, Bill Boshart and family, Lewis Rinner and family, Arnold Rinner and family, Frank Rich and family, Wayne Allen and family, Max Kaufman and family, C. K. Sebantz and family, Ken Goff and family, Floyd Shockley and his son, Merle, Clarence Goff and family, and F. L. Watson of Burlington. WELLSTON SOCIAL CLUB MEETING AT DAWSON HOME With six members and eight guests present, the Wellston Social club met at Mrs. Clyde Dawson's Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. D. W. Noecker, Mrs. Chas. Scranton, Mrs. Turnipseed, Vera and Martha Harvey, Rosella Hotle, Helen Turnipseed, and Mrs. Charles Greiner. The roll call was answered with "My Hobby" ing. An one course luncheon followed.

Wayland Edwin Rich Sunset Park Ed Eicher Bill Eicher Bill Boshart Wellston

Dentists and locations in town directory

Dentists listed with office addresses and contact numbers. Dr W D Dwyer operates in Bailey Building on the northeast corner square third floor. Dr T J Pease upstairs opposite Court House near West Main Street. Dr O F Boller turns west at Commercial Bank corner, upstairs on West Washington Street. Phone numbers 176, 354, and 76.

W. D. Dwyer Bailey Northeast Corner Square T. J. Pease Court House Penney Store Corner West Main St O. F. Boller Commercial Bank Corner West Washington St

Attorneys Livingston and Eichher Abstract Office

Livingston and Eichher attorneys run an abstract department at 204 West Main Street, block east of the courthouse, with phone service 147.

Livingston & Eichher W. Livingston EB. C. Eicher West Main St Court House

Chiropractor Dr Chase Brown Neurocalometer Service

A chiropractor named Dr Chase Brown advertises neurocalometer service with both office and residence phone numbers 102. The downstairs office is noted and the practice is located opposite the Court House.

Court House

Osteopathic Physician Offices and Plumbing Adverts

Osteopathic physicians listing Preston L Epter DO offers special attention to rectal diseases. office located third door south of Lemmon's Pharmacy upstairs. Office phone 410, Ré phone 815 Black. Plumbing by Beam & Carson featuring Duro Pumps and Water heaters located at 119 North Iowa Ave. phone 263. Prompt service.

Preston L.epter D. O Lemmon’s Pharmacy Plumbing Beam & Carson Plumbing and Heating Iowa Ave

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities By The Journal

Brief items from neighboring towns compiled by the Journal’s subscription representative. Local happenings include civic meetings, church events, school news, and community notices with concise updates and dates.

Poppy day crowds and local fare fill Washington town

May 30 Saturday drew a large crowd as folks traded cattle and shopped, with Pleasant Inn and Crescent Inn busy. Notables like Victor Masson and Dr. Masson of New York were mentioned, while local sports figures from Valley Junction high school prepared for Fort Madison events. Residents praised the Washington band’s performance at the decoration day gathering and extended thanks to contributors including Blaine Pressley, with visitors from near and far noted.

Glad Mast Crawfordsville Galesburg Washington Pleasant Inn Crescent Inn Victor Masson Victor Dr. Masson New York Harry Valley Junction High School Fort Madison

Meeting Announcement With Mrs. Paul Harvey

The note states the next meeting will be with Mrs. Paul Harvey on June 9, indicating a hostess served setting and ongoing social group planning.

Paul Harvey

Washington Team Defeated by Solon

Solon defeated Washington 5 to 2 after scoring three runs in the first two innings at Solon park. Washington scored in the sixth and ninth, but Solon cushioned the margin with two runs in the sixth. Notable entries include Stolen bases by M Tripkosh and H Tripkosh, and defensive plays like D Kiesey to Miller to Case. Pitchers Edmondson Little Kiesey contributed, with Solon earning five earned runs to Washington zero. Umpire M Fiala officiated.

Solon Washington Solon Park M Tripkosh H. Tripkosh W. Fiaba Edmondgoh Little Tripkosh Batesman Naso T. Kiesey M. Fiala Kiesey D. Kiesey S. Kiesey Jacobs W. Kiesey Miller Fi Edmondson Little P Clark Solon AB Ihe PO Eastwood W. Fiala Feo Ore Koser Ss Pepe Es Pauba Ham Re Netolicky Am O M. Tripkosh Nase c

Local clubs announce Wednesday gatherings and events

The Country club women hold a golf breakfast at 7 30 Wednesday with contact Mrs. Fred Neiswanger. Harmony club meets with Mrs. Don McLaughlin for officer elections. An Oddfellows dance with their families and Rebekahs and their families at Oddfellows hall Wednesday evening June 1. Just Us Club hosts a meeting with Mrs. Al Fields Wednesday afternoon. Snowball Social club gathers Wednesday afternoon June 1 with Mrs. Ralph Oldfield. Sunshine Community club meets with Mrs. Carl Schneider Wednesday evening June 1, roll call on household hints. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Earl Kephart.

Country Club Fred Neiswanger Oddfellow Hall Oddfellows Rebekahs Thheir Pearson Orchestra Sunshine Community Club Carl Schneider The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid

Community clubs plan June 2 meetings in Harmony area

The H J Club with Mrs Ray Sojka and the Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society with Mrs Dale Jackson set gatherings on Thursday afternoon June 2. Mrs Pearl Bitting assists as hostess for the H E C club with Mrs Golia Miller. harmony community club meets with Mrs Emel Fink. roll call recalls a current event.

H. J. Club Ray Sojka Mfmbles Pilotburg H. E. C., Club Golia Miller Harmony Community Club Emel Fink

Keota High School Graduates 32 in Class of 1932

The Keota high school graduation on Thursday night honored the class of 1932 with a full ceremony in the auditorium. Irene Rogers led musical numbers with Vera Hess and others performing. Dr. F. W. Lambertson spoke on opportunities, and F. A. Klein presented diplomas. Honors included two gold keys for outstanding students Robert McNurlen and Arlene Lyle, plus medals for current events and perfect attendance.

Iowa State Teachers College Irene Rogers Corena Ross Olga Valenta Victor Hess Robert McNurlen Venice Waters F. A. Klein Board of Education Victor Garden of Tomorrow Father Thoman Mary Grace Arnold Kathryn Clark Mary Martha Mayer Mae Palmer Dale Dunbar Arlene Lyle Claudine Singmatser Raymond Britten Norbert Flanders Mary Brown Harold Clarahan Leota Conklin Ora Evans Richard Fisher Dudley Gretter Raymond Hammen Keith Hart Madison Hotchkiss Mildred Lynn Lucile McGraw Lester Norenberg James Romine Lawrence Romine Paul Russell Boyd Sanders Harold Sheets Josephine Sheets Church James Mills Keota Iowa City Robert McNarlen Helen Kirkpatrick United States Mary Isabelle Klein Helen [Lene Arnold Gladys Waller Max Bott Paul McDonald Ariene Lyle J. Frank Church Cornelia Bulkley L. R. Fletcher Betty Young M. KE. Hunt M. E Millard Lundt Tannel Marion Little Joy Jane Smith

Train schedule excerpt with multiple routes and stations

Railroad timetable listing departures and arrivals for numerous trains and freight services. Notes specify stops for California passengers and county seats, with agent credits for L. Goodlander and J.C. McKay. Includes local, mixed, freight, and passenger trains across Washington and OsKaloosa branches and Southwest Limited runs.

California el Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodlander Washington Southwest Limited W. C. Bell

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