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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

6

Local Women Socialize in Iowa City Visits

Mrs. Alice Peterson and Mrs. in Towa City George Abel were esterday Mrs. F. A. Stowe, Mrs. Mere dith Chance and Mrs. Warren Allen were in Iowa City this af femme ti as Dorothy Shively and Mise La Dena McDowell are Saying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Hinshaw. Mr and Mrs. G. C. Dunbary of Wellston are to be guests 10] bight at the home of their daugh ter, Mrs. G. W. Hotle. Mrs. Edward C. Bonnarenst e Keota shopped here yesterday.

Alice Peterson Towa City George Abel F. A. Stowe Meredith Chance Warren Allen Iowa City Dorothy Shively Mise la Dena McDowell J. Z. Hinshaw G. C. Dunbary Wellston G. W. Hotle Edward C. Bonnarenste Keota

Meyer energizes square before Washington Fort Madison clash

Prof W D Meyer organized a noisy pep rally on the square the night before the Washington Fort Madison football game at 10 a m. The event was arranged so others may attend the Towall Illinois game.

W. D. Meyer

500 SAVING What the way we are our wallpaper

Advertising fragment notes pricing and style references for wallpaper including a 2 percent sale and hogs priced at 5.65. Mentions weather outlook with general rate tonight and Thursday.

Sfust Pric

Omaha visitors check on bruised crash victim

Dr and Mrs HB Hamilton of Omaha visited overnight with Mrs Donald McLaughlin, who was bruised with cuts after an automobile accident last Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs McLaughlin and their children were in a head on collision on highway 2 east of Washington. their car was badly damaged.

HB Hamilton Omaha Rer Donald McLaughlin Meaughlin Highway 2 Washington

Pauls Beaute Shoppe marks one year in business in Ray Guest district

The text notes a year since opening with praise for customer interest from Washington ladies and a pledge to maintain high craftsmanship. Mentions of Pauls Beaute Shoppe East Side Square and attendees at a district meeting, plus several residents planning moves and visits.

Ladies of Washington Paul East Side Square Ray Guest Frankie Bennett Towa Ottumwa I Towa City Rt. 1 Charles Dewey Des Moines TJ. Berdo Catherine Null Louise Washington Street N. Wright Wright

Columbus Junction Obituaries and Local Notes

Funeral notices for Marina Butler and Theodore F Hantz appear for Columbus Junction area along with brief notices about Thomas Jefferson Leland Curts and local clergy. Burial plans are listed for Columbus City and Columbus Junction cemeteries. Community ministers discussed include Rev W A Lamp Rev Charles C Winters Rev G H Patterson and Rev Norris C Dicky. ministerial association officers named.

Columbus City Theodore F Hantz United Brethren Church Charles C. Winters Ramadale W. A. Lamp Thomas Jefferson Leland Curs Grandview Malin Ainsworth Cereral Hemorth Curtis Seth Curtis Concord Town Columbus Junction Uie R. Bonniehser Harry Foster A. Curtis Davenport Howard Clement Muscatine John Clover Calif Charles Charles Reste Mari WH. Estie Gravity C. W. McGrew A. J. Greiner HG. Patterson Reformed Lan Eivar

Mounted Troops Considered for Henry County Testing

Des Moines county may receive cavalry support after Henry county cattle tests wrap up. State officials debate cavalry deployment due to heavy rainfall hindering access to farms. Governor Turner and military leaders discuss whether mounted troops, drawn from Washington and Town City, should be sent with veterinarians or stay local.

Salem Winfield Mt. Pleasant Baltimore Township Baltimore Marian Center Jackson C. L. McKinnon New London Rowand Hart Des Moines Co Next Moines Des Moines Henry County Mark G. Thornburg Geral W. Hig Park Andley Findley Hailey Washington Town City LD. James Fairfield Turner Toca

Crawfordsville Folks Share Weekend Visits and Local News

Crawfordsville Ia residents report weekend visits at Mrs T W Rickey and Waldo Wells homes. Henry County ministerial meeting at Mt Pleasant included Rev F Wenger and Chester Cherry. A C Sipe funeral at Columbus City attended by relatives. Vernon White and John Twinam visit from Waterloo Olathe Kansas trip. Town utilities finish street light pole installation along roadsides. work spans several weeks.

Crawfordsville Samuel Gordon Winfield T. W. Rickey Waldo Wells F. Wenger Henry County Ministerial Association Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Wenger Chester Cherry James A. C. Sip Wil Southern Utilities Co Washington

New Haven Social Notes Reflect Busy Weekend Visits

New Haven residents share news of visitors and family gatherings. Merle Stattier, Marion Sith, Mrs Lester Lease, Addicion Baker and others were seen with relatives in Dublin and West Chester. Families—Curtis Snyder, Marion Switch, Earnest Strum—spend Sunday with Ae and Mes Earnest Strum’s household, while Frank Smith and JW Combs groups joined Walter Sheets for a chicken supper. Grandma Neberga, age 91, remains at daughter Henry Cuddeback’s home with limited improvement. Little Jean Strum shows happiness amid local chatter.

New Haven iHowdy Mir Te Baker Merle Stattier Marion Sith Lester Lease Dublin Addicion Baker West Chester Curtis Snyder Maron Familes Earnest Strum Washington Mr. P Johnson Motine A R. Strum Strum Moe Frank Smith JW. Combs Walter Sheets Grandma Neberga Henry Cuddeback Jean Strum

Battle for Louisiana Governorship Sparks Dual Oath

Louisiana faced a political crisis as Paul Cyr proclaimed himself governor after taking an oath in Shreveport, while Huey P. Long remained in Baton Rouge and claimed the governorship. Alvin King moved to become lieutenant governor as Cyr disputed Long’s hold on both posts and court action loomed.

Paton Rouge Louisiana National Guard Maebody Dr. Pau Cyr Shreveport Huey P. Long Long New Orleans Paul Cyr Alvin King State Senate Baton Rouge W. J. B. Hawthorne McYr U.S Pardon Board King Cyrs Washington U. S Txy Edwin A. Broussard Tong Senate

Dodder Teaches About Paint At Y Mens Club

Dodder, a paint expert, spoke to the Y Mens Club on the history and improvement of paint from ancient times to modern days. The club endorsed supporting a charity football game and allocated half of gate receipts to the athletic fund and half to the Goodfellows cause. Members will provide personal backing and assist with event details.

HM. Dodder Mr. Dodder Y's Goodfellows Movement Athletic Eld Fund Goodfellows Cause OW |Pon

Red Cross Roll Call Draws Local Clubs

Red Cross roll call to begin soon as Crawfordsville area clubs vie to lead community fundraising. Rev B S Mehner of Crawfordsville Methodist will assist, with chairman Wenger of the Presbyterian church bringing experience. Nearly 160 Crawfordsville members and about 100 in Tilalton participate under Supt Arataneen, while Mauston and other circles organize comforters and quilts for tornado relief.

B.S. Mehner Crawfordseilte Wil Crome Hiehner Wenger Presbyterian Church Red Cross Crawfordsville Tilalton Suptarataneen Cubs Tornado Viettas Ponterte Roowhnet Washington Voll Call Crawedavnie and Noble Mauston Washtom Kenan Sunshine Southean

East Iowa vets elect officers at eighth convention

Veterinarians of East Iowa elect officers during the eighth annual convention held October 14. New officers include Dr. F M Wilkesville as president, Dr C H Tanks of Tipton as vice president, Dr Ina Dunn of Atkins as secretary, and Mrs Dr Moses of Dyke as trustee.

Blairs Eastern Iowa

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Dominates Oklahoma and Arkansas

Smith Brookhart Jr testified at the federal trade commission inquiry into public utilities stating OG&E held a virtual monopoly over Oklahoma and a large part of Arkansas. He presented 1920s statistics showing OG&E produced 599,082,000 kilowatt hours out of 16,000 total in Oklahoma. Commissioner John Mullock noted OG&E’s valuation was inflated by about 2,263,560 dollars or 61 percent between 1904 and 1928.

Washington Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Oklahoma Arkansas Smith W. Brookhart, Jr Iowa Federal Trade Commission Public Utility Brookhart Oklahoma Gas and Electric John D. Mullock Oklahoma’ Gas and Electric Cam

Baby Eva Coleene Strum Born to Alvin and Mrs Strum

Eva Coleene, the newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin BilL Strum, arrived at the county hospital last Friday night. The family extends congratulations as Eva begins her life with her parents and older sister.

Alvin Bill") Strum Eva Coleene

West Highland Notes From Ida Meeks Correspondent

West Highland correspondent Ida Meeks reports Mr. and Mrs. Er Meeks and family spent Sunday in Town City. Everette Coon visited Washington with her parents Mr. and Mrs Murray Conger. Eleanor Garmor underwent an operation after an accident last week and is recovering. Bertha Kron was among 34 confirmed at St. James church in Washington. Lafe Meeks visited Jesse Meeks. Friday Irwin White shucked corn for Everette Coon. Mrs Nora Merrifield and son Carl plus Mrs Alice Meeks visited from Mowntil Thursday. Albert and Mary Benda of Pleasant Plain visited their sister Berta Benda.

West Highland ER. Meeks Town City Everette Coon Washington Murray Conger Eleanor Garmor Bertha Kron St. James Jesse

Auctioneer D F Macon Serves Washington IA Notes

Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa lists services and contact. Local items mention Miss Martha Reister leaving Washington County Hospital after sinal operation, new baby born to Mr and Mrs W Hall of Hunetion, and various notices including ads for Schmoeller Bros. fall salts and top coats. Also includes a Burlington Route excursion to Chicago with fare details and local health official visit. The note references Ruth Azof returning home after a race win and includes multiple small classifieds.

D. F. Macon Washington Iowa Martha Reister Yao Washington County Hospital Hall Hunetion M. B.eburel B. Barnacht Chicago Leo Nardy Schmoeller Bros McCormick Deering Washington International Co B. Fray Ollie, Masseur Cy Hush Brain Ave Burlington Art Institute Musarfield Park Conservatory Aquarium D.C. Steelsmith HE Hendricks Ruth Azofas Albert Donovan This City McGivern Whitheer

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