Brothers Build Motor Scooter
Fred Herman and two sons finished a warm, tidy workshop and built a motor scooter that runs on its own power with rubber tires and a red painted body. Guests from Keokuk, Edith Reed, and George Reed visited over the weekend and attended Bethel Church. Charles Dawson helped at the Rennie Dawson home. P F Whitsler hosted a six thirty dinner for Mrs Earl Galloway and baby Mary Ruth from Garden City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Dawson
Lakre
Fred Herman
Keokuk
George Reed
Edith
Robert Reaney
Mr. Reed
Spencer
Bethel
Reaneys
Charles Dawson
P. F. Whitsler
Earl Galloway
Mary Ruth
Garden City
Hans
Illinois visitors with Stephens family in Xenia
Mr and Mrs Owen Fleharty of New Windsor Illinois spent several days with Mrs Fleharty s sister Mrs Dewey Stephens they were accompanied by Will Veeder who drove them here. Florence Baird teaches at Waterloo drove her new Buick coupe home for spring vacation with her parents. Westly Fleharty of Galesboro Illinois called on relatives Tuesday with a route through central Illinois and southern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Stephens
Xenia
Owen Fleharty
New Windsor
Illinois
Fleharty
Dewey Stephens
Will Veeder
Acel Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Lilly Wallace
Wallace
Neal Smith
Pretz
Columbus Junction
Robert Quinn
Gene Stephens
Jim Cook
Fern
Lester
Lee Nickles
Florence Baird
Waterloo
George Baird
Hilene Jeffrey
Washington
George Lord
Rock Island
Lord
J. L. Vetter
Westly Fleharty
Galesboro
Ilinois
Iowa
Marie Blakely Returns Home After Brighton Visit
Marie Blakely leaves Brighton after a three month stay with relatives and heads to her home in Band des Minn. She is accompanied by her grandmother from Richland, her aunt Bessie Bick, and Leo Deutsch who are extending their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Marie Blakely
Priday
Bandette
Minn
Blakely
Richland
Bessie Bick
Leo Deutsch
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Family Outings
The column lists numerous weekend visits and family gatherings across Iowa. Visitors included Brighton and Muscatine guests with residents like Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benda and Mrs. Hesseltine recovering from surgery. Also noted are trips to Kahoka and Ottumwa, Easter plans, and birthday acknowledgments for Rosy Horton.
Highland Center Birthday Celebration for Ronald and James
Mr and Mrs John Kroty and Ronald joined Mr and Mrs Lloyd Eadw ards and Ronald for a Sunday gathering at the Burke McCreedy home in Highland Center. The event marked the children Ronald Edwards and James McCreedy turning one year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Mae Coon
Highland Center
April
John Kroty
Ronald
Lloyd Eadwards
Burke McCreedy
James
Ronald Edwards
James McCreedy
Train and Bus Schedule Fragments for Washington Route
A fragmented timetable notes departures and arrivals for multiple trains and buses. Local and long distance services list stops, daily exceptions and agent contacts including West Burlington Iowa routes and Omaha to Chicago bus lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Golden State Limited
California
Burlington
Thailways
Chicago
Omaha
Chiago
Ths
North Side Square
AL Cantuni
Board of Review Meets at Coppock to Inspect Books
The Board of Review convened at the Hes ser store building Monday evening to inspect assessor books and attend to town business. Local residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dold and Mrs. Pila Merchant, were noted in attendance as community life and school events continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Coppock
Gleede Dold
Hesser
Fred Dold
Pila Merchant
Denzel
Billie Leeper
Carthage
Illinois
Cochran
Lester Neff
The
T.T.T
Community Socials Report From North Oregon
North Oregon notes show visits and gatherings across nearby towns. Families including Hagen Hazen Grooms Hininger Anderson Coon and Parcel share Sundays dinners and midweek suppers with relatives in Mt Pleasant Columbus Junction Crawfordville and Villa Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Genkinger
North
Oregon
Loren Hagen
Duane Hazen
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Grooms
Burke McCreedy
Lawrence Genkinger
Milford Anderson
J. O. Hininger
Columbus Junction
Lewis Coon
Everetts Coon
John Anderson
Mabel
Nellie
Howard Anderson
Crawfordville
Kenneth Anderson
Villa Park i
Pearl Parcel
Clarence Jacobs
Sunday Visitors and Family Visit Home Scene
Mrs. Mary Genkinger of Washington and family visited the Robert Genkinger home on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Johnson and family were Sunday dinner guests in J. L. Johnson’s home. Pat Johnson owns 300 white rock baby chicks purchased last week. Mrs. Rodney Arnold spent Tuesday afternoon in the Duane Hazen home. Chick McGill and children are staying a few days with Pat Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Henry
Pat Henry
John Diller
Ottumwa
Chas
Deeds
Jesse Berry
Danny
Mediapolis
Dr. Berry
Frank Gibson
Sally
Suzanne
Osceola
Mormday
A. E. Horton
Mr. Gibson
Lorne McNeese
Roberta Horton
J. Jr. Koch
Leland Horton
Janet
Roberta
Baby
Mr. Harold Robb
Pleasant
McKilihan
Gleede
Coppock
Wcaz Carthage
Vernon Schantz
Wayland
Johnticks
Russell
Everette Davison
Mary Genkinger
Washington
Robert Genkinger
Pat Johnson
J. L. Johnson
White Rock
Rodney Arnold
Duane Hazen
Chick McGill
Health Notes Warn Early Cancer Signs Aid Cure
Indispensable in the fight against Cancer is universal knowledge of the danger signals of the disease. Early cancer is curable if signs are noted and a physician consulted. The list includes a persistent lump, irregular bleeding, non healing sores, indigestion with weight loss, and sudden changes in moles or warts. The message is part of the Women s Field Army drive by the American Society for the Cure of Cancer in April. Washington County Health Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Field Army of the
American Society For the Cure of Cancer
Washington County Health Unit
East Sunset Social Notes and Local Visits
Community column from East Sunset notes Betty Schlatter and Jane Maxwell hosted freshmen, Evelyn Johnston earned third in a Wapello spelling contest, and numerous families visited relatives and attended clubs. Domestic travel includes Frank Swanton’s Iowa City trip and Braden club attendance by Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. Boyd Twinam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Betty Schlatter
Jane Maxwell
Betty
Mair Holmes
Wapello
Evelyn Johnston
Joe Wilson
Raymond Wilson
Columbus Junction
Ralph Howell
Earl Ferguson
Howell
John Krause
Cleanest City Finland Declared Cleanest in Europe
Helsingfors in Finland earns title of cleanest city in Europe after new sanitation measures and cleanliness rankings. Officials cite waste management, street maintenance, and public spaces as key factors boosting the capital’s rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Helsingfors
Europe
City seeks bids for gasoline and oil service station supplies
Bids to city clerk by April 17 1929 for about 3000 gallons gasoline and 100 gallons lubricating oil. Prices to be based on dealer tank wagon rates and delivery to city service stations as required. Council may reject any or all bids. City Clerk W H Palton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
W. HH. Palton
Notice to Bidders for City Garbage Hauling
City seeks bids to haul garbage from about May 1 1939 through a defined term in 1949. Bidder must meet local requirements and submit by stated deadline to secure the contract for municipal waste collection services.
Garbage Bid Rules Notice
October 1 1939 garbage must be placed in a tight covered container. Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W H Fulton City Clerk. April 7 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conscil
W. H. Fulton
Pyramids Evolved From Royal Tombs In Egypt
Egypt’s pyramids began as royal tombs and later nobles sought pyramid style tombs, reflecting a shift in burial practices and social aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
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Brothers
Cloyce Stewart
Don McLaughlin
Clarice Meek
Leroy Pratt
Washington, Iowa
Mrs. Fleharty
D. Stephens
Rhua Helmick
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
Richard Stewart
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Martha Foster
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester B. Krabi
Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
O. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Theodore B. Bailey
Loan & Trust
Chiropractors
DR. Chas
Brown
Court House
Washington Independent School District
J. A. Ralston
Ia Wy Harland W. Mead
George Fields
Ethel McCreedy
Glenn Mace
Ralph W. Thompson
P. L. Etter
T. J. Pease
A. E B. Altehison
C. W. Tucker
Bhekman's
West Main St
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
W. Livingston
Officers
Oia
Fetsa
Lloyd Lytle
B. F. Muck
Henry Batley
P. L. Jordan
Cesta Getieee
J. O. Brown
Walter Kilesey
Mark Pratt
C. C. Reiste
B. Lemley
Nesauscettin
Marian 8
Hatley
Frank V. Milley
J. E. Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
O F. Boller
J. HB. Squire
Will Dupulr
W. Car Hedge
Fred Reid
City Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Eveready Plumbing
Lowe
Halling
Ott Edwards
Muscatine
R. C. Bartlett
Olds
Albert Benda
Hesseltine
Noel Carter
Kirksville
Dean Hesseltine
Laughlin Hospital
Charles Shephard
Diller
Shephard
H. L. Gordon
Kahoka
Missouri
Gray
Ruth Edwards
Don
Robert
Patricia
Welch
G. Picken
Mae Kern
St. Charles
Chariton
Benda
Fairfield
Fairfield Hospital
Ronald Krotz
John Buennéke
Darlene Krotz
Joe Krotz
Wm. Krotz
Wm. Murphy W. R. Murphy
Floyd Martin
Wm. McCreedy
Riley Grecians
Kyla Mae
Olive Lewis
William
Marjorie Coon
Everette Coon
Lucille Murphy
Wn. Murphy
Milford McCreedy
Burke McCreeny
Melvin Soukup
Dickie
Charles Soukup
OR. P.ll.etter
Isteopathic
S. Lowa
Ray Coz
W. M
A. W. Yard
Californian
Knoxville
L Goodlander
Co. F
Anderson
ST. P&p. RR
Davenport
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
Onentint & W
Sunda
W. C. Bell
Spangler Home
Phillip Marshall
Eleanor
Bert Spangler
PP. P. Graber
Mary Sommer
P. J. Graber
J J. Roth
Frank Scranton
Stanley
Near West Chester
Harry Jones
Charley Martin
Joe Schlatter
Frank Swanton
Iowa City
Minneapolis
Dick Stephens
K. Orris
Mae
Dorothy
Paul D. Howell
Columbus City
Jake Graber
Joe Kieh
Pete Richards
John Martin
Boyd Twinam
Braden Club
Alda Davis
Walter Rich
Clarence Jarrard
Willard
Bob Hoiwell
Miles Stout
Wanda
Roger
Gladys Twinam
Henrietta Howell
Alma Conrad
Dixie Dugan
By Striebel & Mevoy
Washington Dairy
Stphal Jeweler
Evening Journal
Tai “Mas
Jim
Tiks
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