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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1931

Page

7

Riverside Leader Letters on Ducks and Football Hopes

Riverside Leader carries editorials on shortened duck hunting season provoked petitions to extend it, praising federal enforcement as reasonable. It notes Game Warden Gene Breitenbach’s Canada observations of nesting sites, drought, and a diminished duck population. Also previews football optimism from Sigourney Review and local notices on auto license timing and Stop sign awareness.

Riverside Wie Skring Game Gene Breitenbach Breitenbach Canada Sigourney Review Partic

Monksilver Mystery Deepens In Ruby Heist Tale

Jim Wynter travels to Monksilver after Frank Severn vanishes and Paul Federoff is killed while guarding the Czarina Rubies. Creyke’s murder, Dr. Martell’s house and Helen Blair’s caution anchor a web of danger as Wynter plots police contact and pursuit of Severn's fate.

Monksilver London Paul Federoff Russia Frank Severn Federoff England Jim Wynter Katharine Faring Katharine Wynter Severn Creyke Roan Martell Helen Richmond Grayson Tate Staines Tam Sant Wyn Gray Dr. M Tell P Wonter Dr. Martell Helen Blair Bill Sam Milly Wyns Ther

Public Works Chief Engineer Renowned Yet Shy in Speech

Haskins Toh M and Godiov pennant report on Chief Engineer Fred White of the Highway Commission. Known as the country’s best highway engineer, he shuns public speaking, even at the state fair. His modesty contrasts with a demanding public role and a fearsome speaking task. The item also notes several local society updates and community notices.

WHITE Knoxville Journal Highway Commission Fred White Gecklers Thim

Wellman Teens Enter Colleges Across Iowa and Kansas

In Wellman on September 11, fifteen local youths head to colleges and universities. Nine of eighteen enroll at Coe College Cedar Rapids with Velyn Griggs Hazel Stricker Virginia Snavely Martha Foster Jean Coffey and others. Four attend the University of Iowa at Iowa City. Wilma McIntosh Dorothy Puria Margaret Jones and Miller. Arden Freel will study at Iowa State College Ames Cedar Falls hosts Mable Monroe at Iowa Wesleyan Mt Pleasant. Robert Godlove begins at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Floyd Lewis travels to Tuscaloosa Alabama for studies.

Wellman Coe College Cedar Rapids Missevelyn Griggs Hazel Stricker Irginia Snavely Martha Foster Jean Coffey Donald Bidwell Donald Pieming Lloyd Foster Huber Coffey University of Miller Arden Freel Ids Towa State College Burl Berry Lowa State Teachers College Cedar Fallsa Mable Monroe Mt. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan Robert Godlove University For Kansas At Lawrence Floyd Lewis Tus Alabama

Rushing Parties Noted At Cedar Rapids And Hayesvi

University attendees Miss Martha Foster Miss Evelyn Griggs Miss Virginia Snavely and Miss Hazel Stricker joined rushing events in Cedar Rapids the first of the week Mr Donald Bidwell and Mr Donald Fleming attended several fraternity parties there last week Mrs Emil Dahlstrom visited What Cheer with her parents Dr and Mrs Allen and Mr and Mia Nick Snider and neighbors attended a farewell gathering Friday evening before the family moves to Hayesvi The games on the lawn included home made ice cream and cake Guests listed include Mes Nort Messenger Mrs Swarteen Traber Kathryn Mrs McKinley Edwards Donna Low and McKinley Jr Mr and Mrs George Foster Mildred Mrs Karl Weldlein Jon Mr and Mrs Pierre Huffman Bobby and Harriet Mr and Mrs Paul Noffainger Joanne and James Mr and Mrs Joe Brown Marian Helen Beulah Leo and Vouls and Mr and Mrs Emil Dahlstrom Melvin and Kenneth

Martha Foster Evelyn Griggs Virginia Snavely Hazel Stricker Cedar Rapids Donald Bidwell Donald Fleming Emil Dahlstrom Allen Mia Nick Snider Hayesvi Mes. Nort Messenger Swarteen Traber Kathryn McKinley Edwards Donna Low McKinley George Foster Mildred Karl Weldlein Jon Pierre Huffman Bobby Harriet Paul Noffainger Joanne James Joe Brown Marian Helen Beulah Leo Vouls Melvin Kenneth

Dayton Grove Social News and Visits

Dayton Grove residents share Sunday and weekend visits as Frank Streh and two daughters attend Lawrence Mottet and family gatherings near Riverside. Local families including Chamberlains, McClouds, Schatters, Wymores, Walkers and Motletts are mentioned visiting kin in Keota, Wellman, Mason City, and Dex Moines. The So and Sew club was entered Bruce Moores Thursday afternoon and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed.

Dayton Grove Frank Streh Lawrence Mottett Pearl Chamberlain Mason City Lyall Moore Hom Frank McCloud Keith Marion

Iowa Football Stars Backfield and Line Top Four Names Highlight 1911 Campaign

Iowa football outlines four key backfield and line figures Captain Oliver Sansen of Art leads at plunger and blocker Randahl Hickman of Chariton is expected to top ground gains Magnussen Clinton from Chicago joins as a strong all conference candidate Nelse Tompkins of Marengo starts at sturdy seaton guard after Sept 15 practice Hawkeyes prepare for Pittsburgh on Oct 3 and face Indiana at homecoming Oct 17 and Northwestern Nov 21

University of Oliver Sansen Art Randahl Hickman Chariton Mari Magnussen Clinton Nelse Tompkins Marengo Hawkeyes Pittsburgh Pitt Indiana Northwestern

Adolescent Guest Visit Mentioned in Local Notes

Notes recall Louise Bret assisting Miss Louise Bret visiting her sister Mrs Dusenberry as afternoon guest. The growing boy appet topic remarks discuss a normal active adolescent and parental guidance, referencing Cornell University and a fod ex vert cont.

Louise Bret Mrs. Dusenberry Faye Cornell University

Washington Masonic and Rites Regular Meeting Notices

Lodges Washington Chapter No a8 C B S Regular meeting second Thursday night month 1 W M Ernestine secretary Viking members welcome Dominions Shrines 1d Regular meeting fourth Tuesday month Mason Temple rooms Mrs Chlow Spies Wo Ps Hazel Haven Worthy Ser ie Washington Lodge No 20 4 Fo ASM Regular meeting Riet Priday month Harry C Ward Wo MU A W Yard Secretary Curus Chapter No 1 RAM Regular meeting second Bri day month JW Enatin HPs A W Yard secretary

Washington C. B.S W. M Ernestine Viking Dominions Shrines Masonie Chlow Spies Hazel Haven Worthy Serie Washington Lodge Harry C. Ward A.W. Yard Curus RAM Briday JW. Enatin Hps

Railway Time Table No 4 Golden Limited and Local Trains

The timetable lists multiple trains with numbers and times including local passenger and mixed trains operating daily or except Sundays. It shows stops at Anoxville and West Hon with various morning and evening departures and notes on freight and discharge of passengers.

Anoxville Hast Tottn West Hon Jodlander Agt California Passenglifer J.C. McKay OM. Stp. & Pla CO S'west Lim Bell

Crawfordsville Notes on Local Happenings

Mary Louise yen returned from University after a fever month and can watch around again. Frank Hamilton has resumed activity after months in Gen seo TH and Columbus Jumeton reopened its barber shop. Schoolchildren enjoyed a holiday as teachers begin Institute. Washington guests Mr and Mrs no McKew yeneer Lona and Mrs. AFIDUE Griffith dined with Mr and Mrs. W H.

Crawfordsville Mary Louise Yen University Frank Hamilton Genseo Columbus Jumeton Washington No McKew Yeneer Lona Afidue Griffith W. H

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