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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1931

Page

6

Local News Briefs From Keswick and Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Leo Grose returned from a week’s vacation visiting his parents in Keswick. Mr and Mrs Leigh Soule returned from Cedar Rapids where Soule preached and attended an Upper Iowa conference. An accident Friday left Watton of West town with a hurt left arm. he is reported improving at the university hospital. Therena Quinny, born eight weeks ago, is recovering from leg trouble with relatives nearby. Presbyterians plan a rummage sale for the weekend, with details noted for Saturday, December 3, and a Mon-Wed schedule.

Leo Grose Keswick Leigh W. Soule Jar Rapids Mr. Soule Methodist Techie West Jeter Presbyterian Gmaeyors Hatoners

Snapshot of Busy Day at Hot Folks Photo Shop

The shop reports strong demand with many pictures taken yesterday and high film sales. Several rolls remain at the store for finishing, and customers can expect one day service on finishing. The weather is fair with light winds.

Safes robbed at Atlantic net about $1100

Atlantic Iowa over the weekend saw two safes blown, the Iowa Theater receipts totaling about $1000 and the Atlantic Laundry safe about $100. City and state investigators, including fingerprint expert Ray Gesell, were dispatched to probe three robberies, with one theater robbery alone netting over $200.

Atlantic Iowa Iowa Theater Atlantic Laundry Company Cou DE Up Ray Harold Gesell State Bureau of Investigation James E. Risden

Molesworth Joins Chicago Bears Debuts Versus Packers

Keith Molesworth, son of Mi Fd Gray of Washington, joins the Chicago Bears this season and played his first game against the Green Bay Packers, who won 7 to 0. He alternated with Red Grange in the backfield and executed several forward passes. He recently finished a pro baseball season with Galveston in the Texas league. He was a standout at Washington High School and Monmouth College. John Eiden fell in his cellar last week and has been very ill since.

Keith Molesworth Mi. Fd Gray Washington Chicago Bears Great Bay Packers Packers Molesworth Red Grange Galveston Washington High School Monmouth College

Keota Defeats Kalona 6 0 In Friday Varsity Clash

Keota defeats Kalona 6 to 0 on their local gridiron as Pence returns a Kalona pass for sixty yards and a TD in the second half. Fragments note Franklin Center families share a black supper at the schoolhouse and mention teacher Isabel Combs and local health concerns.

Kalona Keota Pence Franklin Center Isabel Combs Cedar County Aliho Winnie Palmer Grant School Hob Risor A. B. Dill

Brighton Man Whitacre Called Sunday Funeral Held Tuesday

Whitacre 71 died Sunday morning after years of ill health. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at the Brighton home with Rev P E Roll officiating. Survived by wife Miss Mary Price prior to marriage two sons Ross and Ed a daughter Grace at home another son John of Cleveland two grandchildren mother Mrs Belle Whitacre brother R J of Brighton and brothers George of Booneville Ark two sisters Mrs Charlie R Johnson and Mrs C W Porter. Parental home was near Brighton with S G Whitacre born nearby and lived in the county except five years in Smith County Kansas.

Brighton Tuesdon Trom Whitacre Mary Price Ross Grace Whitacre John Cleveland Belle Whitacre R. J George Booneville Ark Charlie R. Johnson C W. Porter S. G. Whitacre Smith County Kansas Thom Whitacre P. E. Roll Christ Francis Bush Tongate C. O. Davis Francis John Atkinson Cherryholms John Combs Nail Art Dawson Starey’ Blagden Dawson Bernadine Long Rosalie Combe Ibert Brothers

Graf Zeppelin Returns from South America

The Graf Zeppelin moored at its base in Friedrichshafen at 11:45 a.m. today after completing a round trip flight to Pernambuco, Brazil, marking its swift return from South America.

Friedrichshafen Pernambuco Brazil

Bandits Grab $100,000 in Jewelry in Tulsa heist

Two armed bandits robbed jeweler A. Y. Boswell in Tulsa, taking diamonds valued at more than $100,000. Mrs Boswell waited outside in a car. when her husband did not return, she searched and found he had been taken to the vault as the robbers fled with the jewels.

Tulsa Okla A. Y. Bosell Boswell

Fall Festival Seeks New Home For Next Year

Franklin Center correspondent notes Fall Festival ends as the community plans to move next year seeking new neighbors and a better living situation. The letter hints at frustrations with letters of tones and ongoing changes while addressing the local Journal editor about prior growling.

Franklin Center

Oskaloosa Men to Pitch Horseshoes in Washington

Ten men from Oskaloosa travel to Washington Wednesday to compete with a local team at Washington's horseshoe clubhouse. The contest starts at nine, with officials hoping to field the best local pitchers and a full day of throwing.

Oskaloosa Washington Andy Blattner

Left Handed Notables Mentioned in Brief Lad Scan

The item lists famous left handers such as Leonardo da Vinci and James A. Garfield with rapid sketches noted. An impatient Los Angeles reader then relayed hearing the song Play Your Mandolin in Sydney, Australia, after tuning in at about three minutes past an early morning hour.

Tiberius Sebastian del Piomlo Michelangelo Plechier Nigra Bubi Raphael of Montelapa Bertilion James A. Garfield Leonardo da Viner Los Angeles Sydnes Australia

Weekend visits and local notices from Rock Island area

Sunday activities include Mr and Mrs Harry Dighers visit with Margaret Brown on East Fourth Street. Virginia Brown returns from Conerville. Mrs L A Warren plans Excelsior Springs trip with Ralph Shannon and Mr Warren. Apple blossoms seen on J L Banks Jr tree. Violet blooms reported around Joan Timmermans. Silk hose promo at Pres Rummage Sale. Local names appear in yesterday’s Ipspton area crowd.

Harry Hendigher Rock Island Margaret Brown East Fourth Virginia Brown Conerville East Fourth Street Schmoeller Bros L.A. Warren Tate Excelsior Springs Mr. Warren Ralph Shannon Warren Shawns

Local notices and social touches from Crawfordsville area

Mrs J R Palmer has been sick but improved today. Schmoelier Bros invite a look at new fall suits and toppers. Thomas at Children's as in Chi home nt s visits. Sirs SS Smith and January Joyce with Mabel Joann of Crawfordsville visited Mrs Smith's parents, the Holles, last Thursday. Watch for page announcement Tuesday. Auctioneer B F Macon of Washington Iowa phone 251.

J. R. Palmer Schmoelier Bros S Thomas Vosk Smith Eliie January Joyce Mabel Joann Crawfordsville Rose Carhaugh Macon Washington

Cornell college sophomore class elected resident duties stated

A fragment notes Kenneth Ross and Gale Henke elected residents of the sophomore class at Cornell college. It also mentions a rummage sale on Saturday October 3 and that Miss Margaret Corbin is teaching voice at Drake University.

Kenneth Ross Gale Henke Cornell College Rummage Sal Margaret Corbin Drake Univer

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