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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1931
Page
8
A brief ad notes Velvet Cream promises fast relief for sore hands with a focus on a 50 cent price point. The copy mentions weather with slightly colder tonight and frost, and lists hogs at four dollars as a separate line item.
The Journal today includes the November calendars for the State Theatre and asks subscribers who did not receive their calendar to notify the Journal office or call R E Pratt at the State Theatre. Mr and Mrs PG Widmer and family were in Wayland for dinner with his brother Ben Widmer. Mrs Harry Ward will return tomorrow. Dr Dav and Mrs Wilby Willian.
Haven residents reported visits from Winifred Mye of Mrs Karl Chambers party, with a North Dakota trip planned and family travel to Keota. Karl Chambers business in Ottumwa and Oskeola. Wilhelberger and spouse set to visit daughter in Wisconsin. Weather outlook for upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys predicts light early week precipitation with warmer temperatures.
Chairman Carl W. Klein will lead a 25 member relief committee meeting at the city hall at ten o'clock Monday morning. They will discuss methods to find jobs for the unemployed and aid for those in need, aiming for a cooperative county program with existing agencies and possibly adopt a concrete action plan.
Washington High School defeated Burlington 7 to 0 after a hard fought game. Jones led Washington with multiple gains including a 16 yard end run, Kupka contributed a 16 yard rush and key yardage drives, while Bollman and Schlag produced strong defenses and special teams plays. Washington outgained Burlington in first downs and total yardage, with a late fourth quarter surge sealing the win.
More than a thousand National Guardsmen leave the Burlington militia camp and other state scenes. About 500 to 600 remain, sent home by train and bus as their term of duty ends. Veterinarians and protectors of the state assist in the departure.
Jonathan Davis lists limited No 1 Russets potatoes and No 2 or No 1 items for sale. The notice mentions fresh stock quantities and pricing details for Russets and other potato varieties at Chapman’s Market.
Charles Whitmarsh of Des Moines pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was sentenced by Justice of the Peace W E Barbet to pay a $100 fine plus costs. He arranged to cover the assessment. The Burlington woman, Mrs H W Swartz, accused him of hitting her in the county a week earlier. Whitmarsh admitted the car was his and that he was driving. Also to pay $35 for the Burlington woman’s court cost. Troy Fisher of Des Moines and I land Graham of Wapello, who were in Whitmarsh’s car, were released after questioning as no charges were filed against them.
Washington High School won the interscholastic cross country championship in Ottumwa leading 22 schools with 64 points. Muscatine, last year's champ, placed second with 38 points, Clinton fourth with 65, and Iowa City fifth with 66. King of Muscatine had the best individual race.
William L. Edison said plans to contest the late Thomas A. Edison will begin Monday with a trip to New York to confer with his attorney. He aims to challenge the will that leaves the bulk of a 12 million dollar estate to Charles and Theodore Edison, alleging undue influence by others.
Local shoppers and visitors keep Crawfordsville lively with a parade of names. Dr. Mahin of Ainworth, Mrs. Fisher of West Chester, Mrs. Keeley, J. T. Chadwick, Mrs. Riordan, and Mrs. Bunzard are among those seen or traveling. Mrs. Peterson heads to Iowa City for a Great West insurance meeting as residents report garden harvests and church events.
Mrs Marion Hadden of Hanapolis Ind left yesterday after a business trip and visit with Mrs Elmer Wells. Her mother Mrs Addie Gibson remained for a time. Chas Trown auctioneers reported others visiting, including Harve Bicher and two daughters from Wayland. Mr and Mrs Myers of Guatemala City and Marguerite Rafael were among visitors. Mrs Marguerite Caldwell. Central America expected for a weekend at the Elder home. Mrs E J Strickler of Iowa City drove in to pick up Wilma Ellis and Marguerite Caldwell for a weekend visit. Sunnystope Dairy announced an event today. Mr and Mrs Frank Young moved to the downstairs apartment at Wilbur Millers. Frazier and Black building a new display window for their printing shop. Bo Schmacher sent a sample of his peanut crop to the journal office, drawing interest. Dr F Mason notes abundant peanuts in gardens before scarce countywide. Mrs W C Hedges and Mr W E Jones visited Mt Pleasant Thursday.
Bob Stutsman is home from Enn College in Oskaloosa for the weekend. He arrived last evening and will visit with relatives and friends before returning to studies.
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