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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1930
Page
8
Robert Cornish struggles with a filing clerk named Kirk over wages and quitting time. His mother pushes social matches while Kirk explains she sought a job to fund college, then decides to quit after a pledge to the college building fund is met, leading to a personal confrontation and a mock resignation.
Merle Gallagher departs tomorrow morning for Oakland California to enroll in aviation training while wearing an overcoat. He is seen near Mocher Bros. Clothiers at 1801 CuFlee Clothes.
Miss Josephine Hancockook began work in the Journal advertising department this morning. The piece mentions Mace lamps and volt plants, notes fall festival Oh Boy root beer, and lists hog prices at 11.15 with a generally fair to cool outlook on Wednesday.
Auctioneer D F on Washington Iowa owns 251 red 244tt. BP Crosby recovering from a stroke and improving. Mrs Alpha Vestal of Alexis visits Crosby home. Welch Moore Shoe Co promotes best value repairs. I E Williams of Crawfordsville touring Wales to return Monday. Used Car Market festival warns parking under protection. Galen Haven leaves for La Porte City to enter Iowa State College. Leonard Jolm replaces him. Horseshoe contest Sept 18 at Washington club house with 25 prize. Mrs Marion Huston and daughter Helen shopped here yesterday. McCormick implements for sale by Washington International Co. John Maxwell returns from four months in California. met Mrs Trera Randall Benn in Los Angeles. Miss Veda Stryker to Northwestern University. mother W R Stryker hospital progress noted.
The note recalls Gardner and Bridges of Wy WY offering specialized shoes for the young at the northeast corner store. An $85 purchase for a soiled or “nappy” item is mentioned, along with claims of comfort and a good fit. A witty tone suggests satisfaction with the product and fit.
Madison Wis Sept 16 The younger LaFollette son Philip F 23 year old attorney faces Gov Walter J Kohler in Wisconsin’s state primary The fight mirrors the legacy of Fighting Bob LaFollette with Kohler stressing labor support and steady plant production as Milwaukee campaigns highlight the contest between the two Republicans and the progressive faction.
Gertrude Bowman spoke to the Rotary Club on Jerenday, discussing her role as secretary to Mrs Hoover and her connections to the presidential household. She touched on her summer home and park board duties, with a brief note of thanks to Mrs Sewnan and her guests from Marion Stewart’s party.
Wreck injuries in Bloomfield report William Freeland Jr losing sight in one eye after a nail driven into a car frame. In Wisconsin, Solin Funk 80, a long time German Settlement M E church member, balances church work and hymn singing while keeping endurance records and faith as guiding motives.
Bankers from Washington county met yesterday to discuss hold ups and banking improvements. They adopted a policy to keep less currency on hand, deposit more funds with the federal reserve, and require 24 hour notice for large cash needs. Officers elected include H. B. Knight as president, George Balin vice president, Lee Holland secretary, and William O’Loughlin treasurer.
A business session of two Iowa Farmers Union organizations, one a subsidiary, opens the conference in Des Moines tomorrow with about 1,500 attending. Separate reports from Green Bay note corn ahead by nearly a month and general crops showing satisfactory conditions amid spring drought concerns.
Salesman Bowe in South Bend notes his unexpected claim to a California fruit farm worth 165000 left by an aunt. He warns he has no money to invest and wants no advice. He adds, If I want to buy anything, I will probably think of it. Miller comments on the odd situation.
Play Golf at the Mansion Miniature Course, 10c. See the new game of PUTGOLF with prizes. Among out of town visitors today were Mr. Ralph Rozman and Mrs. Roy Durian and others from Crawfordsville Wellman Rubio Ainsworth Nobte Wayland Agency California. locals include Lavanda Jones and relatives of George Brokaw.
President Hoover announced five of the six members for the new tariff commission to revise the Hawley Act under flexible provisions. Named are Henry P. Fletcher, Thomas Walker Page, John Letouster, Alfred P. Dennis, and Edgar B. Ingrassard, with the sixth member to be named in 10 to 14 days. The group comprises three Republicans and two Democrats, with Page as a former Democrat and Fletcher as chairman.
The third match between Enterprise and Shamrock in the America's Cup series was postponed at 10:30 a.m. due to adverse weather. Race officials announced neither race could finish the 20 miles within the five and a half hour limit.
HeKimmey Phelps of mouth TH visited Dr. C. W. Stewart's home and spent time with Monmouth friends. Mrs. Oral Anwyt of Monica California and D. N. Ane wyls with W. Dufcans were here last week. They plan to stay longer in Columbus Junction visiting relatives. Misses Margaret and La Doolittle left for Cleveland Mississippi after visiting Mrs. Clyde Brown.
A readable note announces poultry placement at CITY Feed Yard with a request for interested buyers or providers to respond. Details are limited due to fragmentary OCR but indicate a local poultry sale or request for poultry services.
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