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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
7
A model Ford cost 1500 but a stock sedan listed at 650. The owner added many accessories and specialized equipment raising safety questions. Extra strain on the vehicle, complex controls, and obstructed side views create hazards. avoid gadgets that can impair visibility or proper operation.
Havre notes list neighbors and families visiting and hosting at multiple homes including Zieglowsky Chalupa and Thompson households. Local events include a Hotle Shockley reunion at Sunset Park, a Fern Cliff 4H meeting, and back to school with 24 children led by Lester Barr. A rusty nail incident affected Theodore Zieglowsky and bake sale plans affected Washington Cleaners.
Columbus Junction reports the September term opens Sept 6 at 2 pm with Judge Oscar Hale. The docket lists 72 cases including six divorce suits and various actions on accounts foreclosures notes and guardianships. Local society notes cover visitors births reunions church events and community activities.
Patricia Braithwait seeks marriage with Harvey Blaine while hoping Jack Laurence will rescue her. Jack returns and declares love, forcing a battle with Jimmie Warren as Pat travels love’s rocky road. Pamela and Jimmie confront married desire amid social tension and seaside temptations.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes are produced in sanitary plants and open for visitor inspection. The company touts top materials expert workers and advanced machinery perfected over years plus a patented sealed wax tight bag that keeps flakes oven fresh.
Miss Marie Telford of Burlington visited relatives in Pleasant Hill. The Pleasant Hill school opened with Madge Keegan as teacher and Dale Caldwell as the new beginner. Eugene Chalupa is ill with intestinal flu. The Earl Kephart family hosted neighbors with ice cream cake and watermelon after a small gathering. Portable Milling Co. did grinding in the area Monday morning.
Local notices report a Bible entertainment by Washington church youths after Sunday school at Pleasant Hill church, inviting area residents to attend. A list of attendees includes Mr and Mrs John ratt and other Kephart and Sigafoose families, with additional local names. An insurance collection effort is noted for Herman and possibly August Eggers in State Center. Dan Phine of Greene died in a vehicle collision causing fatal neck injury.
Marshalltown reports a $4,000 civil action filed against the Great Western company. The INS dispatch notes the suit origin and parties involved.
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