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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1931

Page

6

Rameyer baby born in Oskaloosa with Ram eyer family ties

Mr and Mrs Harry W Rameyer formerly of Washington announce the birth of a baby boy Harry William Tr born last Tuesday at Ma haska County Hospital Both mother and son are reported as doing well The Rameyers note siblings Gwen dolyn with red hair should get along fine The Monmouth College Cavaliers broadcast weekly from 8:30 to 1:30 over WOC Two members named Toi Wolfe and Earl Davis Also mentions visitors and community notices from East Pleasant Plains Richland and Kalona County throughout a long community column.

Harry W. Rameyer Washington Oskaloosa Harry William Mahaska County Hospital Rameyer Journal Gwendolyn Monmouth College Cavalers WOC Toi Wolfe Ainsworth Earl Davis Paul Shellabarger Harry Beguelin Redlands Calif Mia Elner Higgenbottom Lawrence Kans Edith Montgomery East Pleasant Plains Bertha Benda Mary Benda Bertha Mary Yates East Peasant Plains Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Office James Ben Ia Pauline Shy Richland Fast Pleaseant Plains RH. Walker J. W. Abrams Peoria John’ Lemmon Chicago College of Optometry George Benson Mt. Pleasant Alice Wolfe Wallace School Myrtle Macon Alice Monmouth College Washington Junior College Oren K. Mauck Marion Dave Patton Yesterdy Monmouth Ill Mary E. Hofer Kalona County Loyal Temperance Legion L. T. Washington M. Sartor Ed Sullivan East Second Street Dodder’s Will Rogers Young Chas Barker Thomas Minneapolis State University T. F. Barker

Germans and Checho Slovak Pair Granted Citizenship

Ten years ago today Frank Swayza, born in Germany, and Joan F Hejtmanek, of Checho Slovak origin, were granted citizenship by Judge Chas A Dewey. They returned for more today.

Frank Swayza Germany Joan F. Hejtmanek Checho

Poultry and Produce Award Winners at Fall Festival

Read through lists of award winners from Washington and surrounding towns for poultry divisions and root crops. Notable firsts include white wyandotte pullets and black jersey giant cockerels, with numerous exhibitors such as Mrs Joe Wolf, C.M. Maxwell, and Mrs Fred Longer. Division G covers root crops and vegetables with many classes for potatoes onions peppers and squash across Washington, Brighton, Ainsworth, and Crawfordsville.

Washington Johnne W. E. Page L. Blanchard Walter Hutt Fred Longer Stanley Dayton Donald Longer Palet Mney Dayton Harry Jirsa Kalona Joe. Wolf Joe Wolf John T. Gowey Rubio Clarence Johnson West Chester John Gowey CM. Maxwell Crawfordsville C. M. Maxwell Delbert M. Maxwell C.M. Maxwell Lloyd Walker Lloyd A.B. Carr A B. Carr W. F Peck Eary F. R. Mauthe H. Worley Wast Eli” Jackson Wash William Walker E. H. Wentworth Brighton Peck Victoria Canott Ainsworth Samuel Canott H. M. Greendyke Richland George Canott Fred Kenhart Waington Winifred Gerdes Fred Palmer C.E. Dayton Brighton BR. Monge Tom. Swift Joh Simmering Lloyd Anderson Wton Lewis Anderson Robert Custer Charles Anderson Katie Shelangoski A. M Kilpatrick Morning Sun Ed Lukavsky D. H

Springfield Encampment to Host Grand Army of the Republic

The Grand Army of the Republic prepares for its 65th annual encampment in Springfield with members voting for commander in chief. Debates focus on appointing nonmembers to adjutant and quartermaster general posts, a proposal ultimately tabled. Local chiropractors and district activities also feature in accompanying reports.

Springfield Tottering Old “Boys In Stoa Army of the Ae Cleveland Convention Assembly Grand Army of the Republic James FE. Jewel Colorado Grand Arms Wotide Samuel P. Town Philadelphia Harding J. Merrill Wichita Kan

Car Hits Train Near Walnut Creek Hill Injuring Driver

A vehicle driven by Herman Drinkall was struck by Rock Island No. 63 northbound this morning around 8:40 at Walnut Creek hill on Highway. The car was dragged about 80 feet to the depot. Drinkall escaped with bruises as the brakes failed to stop the car from entering the crossing. The wreck demolished the car. Meanwhile church ladies served a meal at the Old C A yesterday noon, thanking patrons, merchants, and workers for support and advertising help. The event listed prizes in classes for peppers and drawings honoring Washington and Wayland residents.

Aed Om. C. A Dia Rand

DeLongs Take Irene to Iowa City for Boulder Train

Mr and Mrs M C DeLong drove to Iowa City with their daughter Irene to catch a train to Boulder Irene De Long will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder this year A Havre couple and Miss Nellie Anderson joined a family reunion at Crapepark Burlington Mr and Mrs Clark L Woodhorn of Iowa City are parents of ter born Schauecher Woodhurn Harold Briley returned to University town Iowa this morning Harold Ottos is visiting with friends and relatives He works in town and expects to return shortly

M.C. DeLong Iowa City Irene Boulder Irene DeLong University of Colorado At Boulder Lewis Hering Havre Nellie Anderson Crapepark Burlington Clark L. Woodhorn Lowa City Ter Jane Schauecher Woodhurn Harold Briley University of Town Iowa Harold Ottos Carlinville Blackburn College Franklin Thlackburn Arvilla” Wille Jett Chicago Esther Wenger Felenide Willis Magdefran Ames Lawrence Hens Mite Velma Witting Seward Thurlowe Meyer Virginia May Christ Klopfenstein Los Angeles Calif John Klopfenstein Lavina Garden City Moikitea Seph Sand Ren Eicher John Pete Kautman Mary Laws Barbara’ Arnot Aise Ligon Kauttman Eleher Joe Nebel Fred Klopfenssels Ben Leiehty Deng Harry Wenger Worlddive Indiana Allen Wenger B.C Allen OM Peter Oe Mira Ara Wittnie Josephine Mus Mike Miller Nina Lucille Prank MHS Orville Doris Arthur Miller Lois Ralph Miller Phyllis Sam Musser C. L. Garrick Olds Cribe Gwendolyn Re Tos Ger Bluffton Philathea Mra Ed Witting Evelyn Mary Aries Fred Kauffman David Kauffman Julia Margaret Aurora Oregon Naomi Hershberger Hubbard Amasa’ Miller Paul Roth C.K. Roth Sam Nebel Fanily Dan Nebel Enery Leterity Alvin Y Roth Sam Hoth

Bandits Rob Bank at Chelsea Get $100

Bandits gained entrance through the cellar into the First National Bank in Chelsea Iowa and escaped with a small amount of cash. Police and local officials concern the incident as a notable bank robbery.

Chelsea Lowa Bandita First National Bank Hank Etfedla Tadise

Festival Close Tonight Draws Crowds and Contests

Tonight festival finals cap a weekend of events in town. John Paxton led horseshoe pitching with Andy Blattner runner up and Aulowski, Meredith, and Arter tied for third. Pet show awards went to Robert Buckley and Carl Jungbluth among others. children’s races brought wide crowds and lively competition.

John Paxton Ollie Fred Reid Eid City Hall Robert Buckley Carl Jungbluth JF Wcond Gwendolyn Hunter Ed Tucker Hilton Matthess Boston Roert Buckley Wilmer Wuderman Rex Leeper Douglaastwood

Local visitors recall relatives in Johnson county and Hedrick

Mr and Mrs Dan Wagler and Menno Erb of Ontario visited Mrs Eebs brother Joseph Reschley Jr and other relatives here last week before leaving Saturday for Johnson county relations. Mr and Mrs Franklin Wittmer and son Donald returned Thursday to Carlisleville after a visit with relatives here including Miss Helen Gamble of Hedrick Iowa.

Wayland Dan Dan Wagler Menno Erb Ontario Canada Eebs Joseph Reschley Jr Johnson County Franklin Wittmer Donald Carlinville Whimers Helen Gamble Hedrick

Local Auctioneer Plans Talk At Iowa Event

Washington area notes include Mrs W A Anderson and family visiting Clinton and Chicago, a hot Sept day record near 96 degrees, and several residents from Havre and MaComb home from school. University of Minnesota and Iowa City-bound students prepare for academic pursuits. Mrs Homer Kauffman fractures a collar bone while seeking treatments at Excelsior Springs Missouri.

Macun Wassington Iowa W. A. Anderson Clinton Anderson Washington National Bank A. Anderson Chicago Marian Gray Anderson Nelle Paulsgrove Leslie Juanita Hering Havre Roy Fread Emily Carrison Howard Helen of Dorothy Kouba Hen Brley Hull Catharine Jane Josephine Henrietta Cedar Rapids Catharine Jane Hull Minneapolis University of Minnesota Josephine Hull Iowa City University of Iowa City John Rot Homer Kauffman Excelsior Springs

Mr and Mrs W M Terry Visit Palmyra Relative

Mr and Mrs W M Terry arrived yesterday from Palmyra for a visit with her mother Mrs B N Wright and other relatives.

W. M. Terry Palmyra Hi BN. Wright

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