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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1931

Page

8

Higby Family Relocates From Waterloo to Washington

Mr and Mrs H M Higby and family have moved from Waterloo to Washington occupying the Kracaw house on West Third street Mrs Higby was once a Kracaw. John Greiner and Father H ODonnell visited Davenport on business Mrs Ed Eicher and Mrs John Greiner Jr drove to Davenport with Geraldine Greiner and Tetty Mount to enroll at Immaculate Conception academy There Leon Motts from Chicago visited his mother Mrs Mary Motts Ed West attended Keokuk and obtained autographs from eighteen Cardinals players for a baseball kept as keepsake

H. M. Higby Waterloo Washington Harry Kracaw West Third Sire Hichy John Greiner H. O'Donnell Davenport Ed Eicher John Greiner, Jr Geraldine Greiner Tetty Mount Immaculate Conception Academy

Bank examiner named for district amid staff changes

Ralph Bunce has been named as bank examiner of this district, joining Neal Corn and Dr. Hessi in new posts as Medantal Dragiglat remains in place.

Ralph Bunce

Social Roster Visits in Burlington and Fairfield

Mrs B Bleher and Mrs Tob utterson along with Mr and Mrs Frank slider and Ralph Scott visited Burlington yesterday. Mr and Mrs Norman Bean f Ainsworth were here on business. Mrs Bruce Gobble of Fairfield and sister Miss Alice Stehison of Pittsburgh visited friends yesterday. Miss Atchison spends two weeks in Fairfield with Mrs Gobble. Miss Hannah Luithly and Miss Berniece Swift visited Iowa City yesterday. John Lemmon returned from Lincoln Nebraska after driving there with J B E Bingham and Richard to their home.

B Bleher Tobutterson Frank Slider Ralph Scott Burlington Norman Bean Ainsworth Bruce Gobble Fairfield Alice Stehison Pittsburgh Miss Atchison Gobble Hannah Luithly Berniece Swift Iowa City John Lemmon Lincoln Nebr

Power wins most felon action since event

Unclear fragment suggests a political or crime related item with Power referenced and a notable action described as the most significant since an earlier event connected to a women’s organization or home companionship group. Uncertain details limit accuracy.

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Young People Plan Union Service For Sunday Evening

The Young People’s Inter chuted council met last night and planned a union service for Sunday evening at the Christian church on Sept 13. The United Presbyterian male quartet will lead and other program features will be announced later. Attendees included Dave McKune president Eva Diller Mary Fey Sherm Watson Rev D C Putton and Rev W Klein.

Young People's

School Principal Elopes Then Is Killed

Thurman Nebraska reports the death of Helen Gardner, a high school principal and pianist, who eloped with David Rhode, a 38 year old janitor and father of five. Gardner’s body was found dead at a Scottsbluff hotel while Rhode is linked to the elopement after a long involvement in the local music scene. A golf tournament is announced at the jon country club with entries via Victor Westphal, 18 holes, 30 cents, with multiple prize categories.

Thurman Towa Helen Gardner David RB Rhode Miss Gardner Scottsbluff Neb Best Intarnation Rhode Jon Country Club Victor Westphal Dagen

Colmns from Columbus Junction Deliberations and Visits

In Columbus Junction this week the Welch family in Illinois and relatives from Wisner Nebraska arrived en route from Ohio. The Rev M B Jones and family visit Wisner and Chicago as Ruth Lewis plans to teach English in Glen Ellyn. Mrs Harry Phillips and children return from Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids trip. Dorothy Davis of Cotter returns from a vacation across eastern states and Canada while Ruth Lewis, David Lewis, and Chariene Ann visit Ohio and Cleveland connections.

Columbus Junction Sept M.B. Jones Wisner Nebr Welch Galia Oho Fee Jones St. Lewis Faughter Ruth David Lewis Sangnter Chariene Ann California Ardette Lewis Chicago Ruth Lewis Glen Ellyn Harry Phillips Eugene Francis S.C. Foster Dorothy Davis Cotter Canada JO. Griffith David Evans Clevland Ohio

Buckleys Enjoy Scenic Trip and Local Notices

RJ Buckley admiring scenery around Duluth and Balsam Lake then returning with family. Ed Rovee and Amos Weaver visited Oskaloosa fair. Homer Stephen and family to Boulder en route home, expected Saturday. Various locals noted in Crawfordsville and Ottumwa area with minor business and visit details. Two deaths and injuries reported near Cherokee from a car crash into a bridge railing at Silver Creek, with rescue by passersby.

RJ. Buckley Duuth Minn Balsam Lake Oskaloosa Bessie Tucker T We Robert Elsie Crawfordsville Floyd Shockey Ni Je Frank Romine Wellman SK Minnesota I. McGinnis Sherman Kuppenheimer Widmers Mr. Dicken Columbus Geors Ab Ottumwa

Local political chatter and cross‑state visits noted

Notable remarks include Kenneth Ross claiming debt responsibility only for self and Samuel D. Whittig of Town City planning a June Democratic primary bid for Congress. The legislature’s Johinson county seat and a Muscatine Cedar district mention highlight early district focus. Ollie P. Watding and companions toured Yekin IL then visited Martins and AUT Schmodller. A curious sidecar device and several local visitors including Frank Frazier and Ralph Minick were reported with vacation notes and shop chatter.

Self Kenneth Ross Samuel D. Whittig Town City Johinson County Washington Muscatine Town and Cedar Ollie P. Watding Yekin Aut Schmodller Montana Seateh Doc Frank Frazier Ives McKay Ayee Gault Keoki Ralph Minick Gratal

Burlington Visitors and Local Health Notes On Ailments

Mrs W B Southwell and daughter Glenn of Burlington visit with Mr and Mrs Frank L Wilson. Mrs Southwell known as Hattie Moore, once owner of the Baton Hawkese, is past 92 but in good health. Mayor John Applegate is recovering from an operation at the county hospital and hopes to walk again soon. Mr and Mrs Mack Terry of Valmyra Illinois plan a visit to see Mrs No Weleht. A J Schmoeller and wife traveled to Winfield this morning for Mrs Schmoeller to inspect the W R C district.

Chas Brown W. B. Southwell Glenn Burlington Frank L. Wilson Washington Mack Terry Valmyra Til John Applegate Punty Hospital A. J. Schmoeller Winfield

Pete Chossen Leaves Washington County Hospital

Pete Chossen, who was injured some time ago, was able to leave the Washington County Hospital this afternoon.

Pete Chossen Washington County

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