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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

8

Local residents report home improvements and visits

Mrs R G Cherry is having an outside stairway built to the stairs apartment in her home at 823 B Washington and is doing interior remodeling. Mr and Mrs A B Sands of Ainsworth were business visitors here this morning. Mr and Mrs Manford Kil, from Ainsworth, stopped there yesterday afternoon.

R.G. Cherry Washington A. B. Sands Ainsworth Manford Kil Ioeller Bros Sarah Smith Monroe City J.P. Wood RO. Ballard Monrow City Roo. Ballard Paul Ballard Palmyra Grove Smith John Bingham Way-y W. F. Gardner Laughter

Shoppers Listed In A Worth District Crowd

Among those shopping her today were J. W. Owen Beighton Mrs Frank Henderson Ainworth Wilbur Rose Crawfords ville Laura A Chambers Ainworth and RL Thompson Ainworth.

J. W. Owen Beighton Frank Henderson Ainworth Wilbur Rose Crawfordsville Laura A. Chambers RL. Thompson Aworth

Social gathering at Schoonover home described

A brief note records a wether toast at the home of Myy H. Schoonover with guests from Morning Sun. Mr Trotman’s mother and Mr Protuan assisted the hostess in serving a 1 course Innebeon, reflecting a social club event in the near future.

Myy H. J. Schoonover Futu Trotman Protuan Morning Sun

Nephew of Mrs Anderson Dead After Pacific War Service

Maurice Osborne White, nephew of Mrs. Anderson, died last Sunday at Honolul. He served ten years in the United States Navy aboard a supply ship in the Pacific Fleet. Survived by wife, one daughter Virginia, parents, sister Adelaide, brother Arnold of Peoria. Cremation and ashes to be scattered at sunset on the Pacific. Mother known here as Miss Gertrude Ball.

DA. Anderson Maurice Osborne White United States Honotal M.C. A Sumset Pacific White Virginias Adelaide Arnold Peoria Gertrude Ball

Ingwersen Faces Tough Iowa Season Building Task

Chicago dispatch details Iowa Hawkeyes coach Ingwersen has a heavy schedule ahead with a young line and reforming backfield. Key players include Magnussen at center, Dolly shifting from center to guard, and Tompkins solid at guard, while ends and tackles rotate among reserves and newcomers as the team prepares for Pittsburgh, Aggies, Minnesota, Nebraska, Purdue and Western conferences.

Ingwersen Iowa Pines Caueey Chicago Acks Marcus Magnussen Edward Dolly Nelson Tompkins Hawkeyes Fly Benjamin Alex Rod Rs James Dee Oliver Sansen Blocker Munger Tandabl Hickman Jerome Kriz Elo Nelson Betwen Willer Jin University of Pitts Texas Agiles Pittsburgh Aggies Dallas

Local rummage sale and community notes

A packed local notice lists a rummage sale for Saturday October 2 and a series of community updates. Teachers and visitors stop by Chicago, Anna Martin’s death triggers travel, Miss Esther Conger heads to Pomona College, and several families relocate. Also mentioned are church events, Legion meeting tonight, and a price list for dry cleaning services.

Chicago couple welcome son David Chalmers Doolittle

Mr and Mrs C H L Doolittle of Chicago announce the birth of a son on September 20 with weight not specified. The child is named David Chalmers Doolittle, with one sister. Doris Chalmers of Washington is the mother’s former name. Margaret Camp of Pontiac Mich is visiting Washington and Des Moines. A Boy Scout special meeting is set for Friday at 5 pm at the Methodist church.

Re. C. HL Doolittle Chicago David Chalmers Delitle Doris Chalmers Washington Margaret Camp Pontiac Mich Des Moines W. J. Dancan Boy Scouts Methodist Church Ted Brown

Women’s clubs executive board fall meeting in Des Moines

Miss Carolyn McCleery led a party of women to Des Moines for the fall meeting of the Town Federation of Women's Clubs. Attendees included Mrs I H McCleery Miss Carolyn Hamilton Mrs Ruth Thorne and others serving on state committees with roles in adult education blind work and public affairs.

RG. Cherry Carlton Wilson Des Moin Lowa Carolyn McCleery Des Moines Town Federation of Women’s Clubs I. H. McCleery Carolyn Hamilton Ruth ‘Thorne Tra Joe Wright Mra CW McLaughlin Meth State American Home Committee Miss Hamilton Thorne McLaughlin

Miss Jane Stewart Joins Phi Mu Sorority at Drake University

Miss Jane Stewart has pledged to the Phi Mu sorority while attending Drake University, marking a milestone in her college activities and Greek life involvement.

Jane Stewart Drake University Haven Phi Mu Sorority

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