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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1930

Page

1

Scott Furniture Co Opens With Fashion Show

The Scott Furniture Co opens today with a formal furniture fashion show drawing large crowds and out of town reps from manufacturers and wholesalers including A Handel of Maytag Coder Rapids. Bouquets decorate the window as the school orchestra performs while staff note the opening will continue this evening with a $50 furniture prize.

Scott Furniture Company A. Handel Maytag Co Coder Rapids Milburn McKay Ng Exe Hah Muscatine Scott Howey Ee. Whien Grant Gondlander

Plaintiff Wins In Rain Vs Thompson Case And Auto Crash Award

The court finds for the plaintiff in the contract dispute against M M Thompson and Oscar Haney, canceling a sale and mortgage and ordering $800 plus costs. Separately, Perry Richardson sues Linder Iverson Tea Cream Co for $1705 in damages from an auto collision, with a motion for a new trial overruled.

Ain W. Is Harold Thompson J. CG. Patters Anzou Teason M. M. Thompson Oscar Haney James P. Starr Fairfield 7. L. Brookhart Perry Richardson Linder-Iverson Tee Cream Company

Memorial tribute to airship victims at St Pauls Cathedral

Great Britain's tribute to the victims of the Rood disaster was paid at a memorial service in St Paul's Cathedral. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York attended with victims' relatives and diplomats as Royal Air Force trumpeters sounded the last post. Thousands lined up to view the 48 coffins in Westminster.

London Greatritain St Paul's Cthedral Prince of Wales Duke

No County Help For Auto Owners

County supervisors pass a relief measure forbidding aid to families owning cars or motorcycles. Under the plan overseer of the poor to verify assets, assets must be disposed of and proof shown to receive relief. Rent, debts, food, and work requirements are outlined with income and wage conditions and emergency exceptions.

Ed Tate County Board of County Aid Te. Miller Board of Supervisors Oart

Women plan updated home decor and storage tips

Mrs Christine Button Carter led a Town Federation of Women's Clubs talk urging removal of glass curtains and window shades in favor of wide plain drapes and real flowers. She advised decluttering, using color based on wall tones, waterproof wallpaper, and sturdy floors.

Womens Crusicadeers Mrs. Carter

Death of T. F Deaton of Des Moines reported to Mrs Sexton

The death of T. F Deaton of Des Moines was reported to his daughter Mrs J O Sexton. He died at one o'clock today in Milwaukee at the home of his other daughter Mrs M Graham. He was near 79 and had long suffered ill health. Funeral services were expected Sunday in Des Moines. Mrs Sexton planned to travel to Des Moines tomorrow.

J. O. Sexton T. 4 Deaton Des Moines M. Graham Milwaukee Wis Sexton

Farmers Lose Confidence in Chicago Board of Trade

Senator Arthur Capper Kansas Republican told the Advertising Association Council of the Chief Commerce that farmers are losing confidence in the Chicago board of trade. He warned that manipulation of the New York exchange by short selling harms grain prices and could require government intervention to correct wrongful practices.

Board of Trade Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Arthur Capper Kansas Advertising 20 Association Council of the New York

Style Show at H. I. Ward Store Features Fashionable Attire

Mrs. Keith Vine, Mrs. Lewis Ware ren, Miss Mary Louise Harwood, Miss Loretta Wheelan, and Mrs. J Brenneman modeled dresses and coats during the H. I. Ward and Company style show at 2:30 this afternoon. A repeat performance is set for 8 this evening, with talks by Miss Hester Miller on dress designs. The store showcased red and green velvet hangings and floral backdrops to enhance the display.

Keith Vine Lewis Wareren Mary Louise Harwood Loretta, Wheelan J. Brenneman H. 1 Ward and Company HL 1 Ward Hester Miller Cify sPyliot Spr Mopstrall Field and Company Chic Miss Miller H. I. Ward

Snow falls heavy over Butte in midwinter storm

Winter settles on Butte with heavy snowfall beginning overnight and persisting into morning. Snow coats streets while distant mountains remain obscured by dense air. In Macomb, James Scott Hainine, a prominent undertaker, dies last night with funeral set for Saturday at 2:20 PM at the Presbyterian church.

Butte Mont Sur Macomb James Scott Hainine Tit Washington County Ilinois Presbyterian Church of

Forecast of 1930 corn and wheat crops

The agriculture department forecast the 1930 corn crop at 2046 14 000 bushels with 58.8 percent of normal on October 1. It estimates wheat harvest 89 612 000 bushels with durum at 62 314 000 bushels and yields per acre around 12 to 14.2 bushels. Oats seen at 1 410 761 000 bushels with 91.2 percent condition and about 7 bushels per acre.

Washington Agriculture Department Duran Sal

John Shelton Dies in Denver at 72

John Shelton, reared near Washington, died in Denver at age 72. Survived by sisters Miss Fannie Shelton of Washington, Mrs. C. J. E of Oskaloosa, and Mrs. M. Sulder of near Eureka. also a half sister. Worked twenty-two years at Denver Ware Works Company.

Fannie Shelton John Shelton Denver Shelton Washington Denver Ware Works Company Mies Shelton Mise F Oskaloosa JM. Sulder Eureka Je Shelton

Antique furniture buys stay global as profits rise

Beverly Hills reports a reshaping of taste as financiers and executives from Livermore E F Hutton Marshall Fields and United States Steel, among others, snap up England bought antique furniture before aging wood. The piece argues a shift toward American made pieces and credit payments, reflecting class anxieties and luxury consumption.

Beverly Hills Calif Sie Livermore E. F. Hutton Mrshall Fields Frelinghuysen General Motors United States Steel England

Carriers Adopt Self Management for Journal Distribution

Journal carriers now own and manage their routes and accounts, paying in advance and collecting locally. Subscriptions in arrears should settle with the carriers or Mary Briley, the special detector, as the new system steadies payments. The rate remains five dollars yearly or one hundred twenty five dollars for three months, with weekly paper blocks priced at fifteen cents.

Mary Briley Shell Journal of

Hampton People Buy Dalton Eating Place

Mrs Mary Bott and her son John own and have opened The Pleasant Inn on South Avenue Bi in the former Ted Dalton shop. The place has a larger kitchen and counter with new seats and will serve meals and short order lunches.

Mary Bott John Hampton, Town South Avenue Ted Dalton Pleasant Inn Bott Mayo Brothers Hospital Rochester Minn St. Mary's Hospital

Landing on island off Cornish coast ends long Atlantic flight

The airplane Columbia made a second eastward Atlantic crossing and landed on a rocky beach at Trecoisle Islet near St. Marys Cornwall. Pilot Capt. J. Errol Boyd of Canada and Navigator Lieut. Harry P. Connor of the US Navy Reserve reported the landing after departing Harbor Grace at 11:20 am BST.

St, Mary's Selby Islands Columbia North Atlantic Ocean Phe J. Errol Boyd Canada Harry P. Connor United States Naval Reserve Harbor Grace Polit Isles

Sherman elected head Iowa Baptists

The Rev. George H. Sherman of Cedar Rapids was elected president of Iowa Baptists today at their annual convention. Other officers elected were Rev. old of Davenport first vice president RG Davidson of Ames second vice president Rev 3 F Brehm of Indianola recording Secretary and J H Cochrane of Des Moines treasurer Toone was selected for the 1931 convention.

Town George H. Sherman Cedar Rapids Towa Baptists Old Davenport Nev RG. Davidson Ames Second View F. Brehm Indianola J. H. Cochrane Des Moines Toone

Ames Newman Club Names F Wheelan

Frank Whelan of Washington has defected vice president of the News man club at Town State college. The Ames Newman Club is an organization of Catholic students.

Ames Newman Club F. Wheelan AM Ger Frank Whelan Washington Newsman Club Town State College Anes

Bank Robbery Strikes North Salem State Bank

Three men robbed the North Salem State Bank of 2000 dollars then fled with three accomplices waiting outside the bank in Indiana.

North Salem Ind

Bandit Pulls Bank Heist in Guthrie Missouri

A bandit forced the cashier into the vault at the State Bank in Guthrie Missouri and escaped with 200 dollars in cash. In other news Keck of Wash appointed to the banking analysis committee by C C Jacobs of Sioux City. Sartor elected director in chiropractors organization. Frank and Mrs Casey tour Wisconsin fishing. Mrs Lucy Casey helps at cafe.

Guthrie State Bank KECK Carl M. Keck Wash State Bankers’ Association C. C. Jacobs Son Sioux City Frank Casey Wisconsin Lucy Casey "Tileh Wer Brothers

Clow Elected President of Osteopaths in Iowa Third District

The Iowa Osteopathic association third district convened in Mt. Pleasant with Dr. A W Clow elected president for the coming year. Dr E W Mew Williams of Columbus Junction named vice president and Dr J W Rinabarg br of Keosauqua becomes secretary and treasurer. A large attendance attended the educational convention and program.

Iowa Osteopathic Association Mt. Pleasant A. W. Clow Association E.W. MewWalliams Columbus Junction J. W. Rinabarg~ Br Keosauqua

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