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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

5

High School Notes Pet Club Elections and Assembly

A Tuesday assembly planned the school pet club with class representatives elected: Berne Ruslin and Virginia Morgan for seniors, Jack Lytle and Marjorie Pratt for sophomores, Francis Crow and Daisy Franklin for freshmen, Harold Kerr and Virginian Morgan for juniors. Dr. Bowers spoke on prioritizing important school memories.

Fresh Waters Berne Ruslin Virginia Morgan Jack Lytle Marjorie Pratt Francis Crow Daisy Franklin Harold Kerr Virginian Morgan

G A and HY school group plans big Oct event

Mae Mangold played piano at the G A meeting Tuesday evening. Verna Palmer led devotion and Miss Mercer led prayer. Two songs were sung as girls who attended the Lake Okoboji encampment described the trip. Chevy McElhinney was chosen membership chairman and Helen Alcorne assistant. The G A and HY all school party is planned for Oct 10 and expected to be a major event.

Mae Mangold Verna Palmer Miss Mercer G. R Lake Okioboji Chevy McElhinney Helen Alcorne

Hi Y Club Meeting Discusses McCleery Talk and Nominates Officers

The Hi Y boys enjoyed a noon meal at the Y yesterday where Dick McCleery, a former teacher, spoke to attentive members. English club officers were nominated: president Bern Enslin, vice president Eugene Thomas, secretary treasurer Ruth Foster, with Josephine Hull and Henrietta Hull also named for roles.

Dick’? McCleery Bern Enslin Josephine Hull Eugene Thomas Mary Pauls Ruth Foster Henrietta Hull

Journal Wants Advertisers To Pay

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Safe and Pleasant Fat Loss with Kruschen Salts

An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as the safest surest way to lose fat over time. It claims six minerals stimulate digestion and purification, boost vitality, and restore weight, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after using an initial two month supply.

Chicagoans Clamor to See World Series

Chicago crowds face limit of 55 000 at Wrigley for the World Series with 1 500 000 in ticket refunds and temp bleachers approved by the city. Fans wager on Cubs versus Athletics while radio and scoreboxes keep the action alive for those unable to attend.

Chicago Cubs William Wrigley Roger Hornsby Gold Coast Lake Michigan Soldiers Field Jack Dempsey White Sox

Possible Solution of Chicago Political Murder Announced

Chicago announced a possible solution to the Octavius Grandy murder tied to the 1928 primary violence. State’s Attorney investigator Patrick Roche named two hoodlums, Louis Clemente and Thomas Somnerio, as identified by 20 witnesses, with pursuit of John Armando, Rocco Belcastro and Ralph Snetdon tied to Capone era figures.

Chicago Octavius Grandy Neers Patrick Roche Julia A. Swanson Granady Louis Clemente Thomas Somnerio West Side Roche Morris Eller Twentieth’’ Ward

Mants Near Death From Hunter's Gun

Steven DeMoss, 62, of Des Moines is in critical condition after a bullet inadvertently struck him in the head while hunters including Harley McDaniel of Monroe were near a field. One hunter fired during the hunt.

Des Moines U.P Steven DeMoss DeMoss Corr Harley McDaniel Monroe

Convicts Escape From Nevada Jail With Bloodhound Search

In Nevada Iowa Oct 3 convicts George McCoy and Harold Zenor from Fort Madison penitentiary escaped the county jail. Sheriff Neberdall and deputies aided by bloodhounds hunted the pair who had cut bars in their second floor cell and lowered to ground on blankets. Both inmates had visitors the day before the escape and may have received wire saws then.

Nevada U.P R. W. Neberali George McCoy Harold Zenor Fort Madison Penitentiary Meccey Ames Zenor Boone Ft. Madison Charles Miller Des Moines Charles Alsager Story City Miller McCoy Nethergall Nebergal

Funeral services for Karl Kuhn killed in yard accident

Karl Kuhn of Willis was fatally crushed yesterday when struck by a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train in Red Oak railroad yards. Funeral services were being arranged today as investigators reviewed the incident.

Red Oak Karl Kuhn Willis Wa Chicago, Burlington and Quines

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