Graduation Gift Idea Sparks Surprise Weekend Plan
A casual conversation hints at a planned graduation gift and a weekend escape. The note mentions delaying decisions until Saturday night and keeping the idea as a surprise for the graduate.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1929
Page
6
Correction on Fox Theatre pricing error notice
A correction states pacing of the word prices in the Fox Theatre Act. Saturday line and price were changed from 35c to 25c due to an error in the box office sign. The correct price per Mr Pratt’s copy is 5c. The paper acknowledges the misprint and assumes responsibility for the discrepancy between the box office price and Saturday night advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Local residents travel and visit relatives in Washington and Chicago
Local news notes AJ Mangold and John Mantgold Jr. motored to Keota on business. Mrs W Hesselsine of Noble is in Washington with her daughter Mangold. Frank Schneider returns from Chicago after a weekend visit with John. Fina McKimmy of Des Moines stays in Washington with friends while Mrs Wallam moves from East Main Street to South Third Avenue. Mrs Gustramer visits Chicago to see Oscar Anderson. He visited Junction and spent time with sister Mrs Anwyl. Mrs G E Mason returns home near Winfield after visiting her parents. Olga Miller drives to Kalem in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. W. Hesselsine of
Noble
Washington
Mangold
Natives Motor Through Washington Visit and Local News
Nobles and residents report visitors arriving in Washington from Des Moines and Wayland while local tasks resume. Heten Carson returns to work at Graham store as influenza subsides. Victor Masson welcomed a baby son at county hospital. J B Curl returns home to Wellman, Milt Wesner returns from Clinton, and Dorothy Dill visits Washington. Mrs Roe Dittinger visits Plea ington. Mr Bradely sees kin in Muscatine. Lyd Miss and Anna Padueh visit Davenport. clothing alterations advertised. A gasoline heater explosion at Paulsen Produce in Holstein injures Lilian Paulsen and brother Arthur, causing about 150 dollars in damage.
Clean-Up Week 15 Opens With Community Drive
Residents prepare for a citywide cleanup in Washington with a Paint-Up program. Mayor Applegate urges cooperation to ready the town for guests. YWCA dinner set for April 26. tickets 50 cents, sales at Nicola Harmon, limited to 80.
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Nicola & Harmon Store
Applesite
Washinton
Washington
Alte
Applegate
Sven Cities
Maines
Ft. Do Ottumwa
Montsington
Mason City
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
Social notes from Morning Sun area visitations
Mrs Hattie Reacow and her daughter Virginia visited in West Chester Saturday evening then with Mrs L V McCoy in Fairfield. Mrs 4 A McCoy returned from Fairfield after a four week visit with her daughter. E Coffey of West Chester attended a high school English Club play What Anne Brought Home. Esther Hanley arrived from Keota for a weekend with Florence Swartz then returned to Wellston. Rena Warn visited and returned to Moline. Mrs S G Roberson returned to Morning Sun after visiting Dr and Mrs Jo F Bollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Reacow
Dater
Virginia
Weat Cheste
L. V
4. A. McCoy
Bairfield
L.I
E. Coffey
West Chestshington
Frammneville, Kyay
Esther Hanley
Keota
Florence Swartz
Wellston
West Moran
Danc Ter
Donna Jeane
Rena Warn
Moline
Washington shoppers and property changes in Ainsworth area
Mrs J K Beal visited Washington to shop and meet Mr Mullen. Mrs Lewis Klein bought the James Cunningham property at 602 East Washington Street and plans to move in soon. Mr and Mrs John Westphal will relocate from 114 South Street to 608 South Marion. Ke’ner and Mrs W Acheson were among travelers from Ainsworth to Washington for a day of shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Beal
Aimeworth
Washington
Lewis Klein
James Cunningham
East
Washington Street
John Westphal
Sls Street
Klein
South
Marion Ay
Ke'ner
Mes W. Acheson
Morales
Ainsworth
Clyd
What Anne Brought Home presented by the English Club
A school program titled What Anne Brought Home will be presented by the English Club Tuesday night at the high school auditorium. The event showcases student acting and literary talents in a short, engaging performance for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Plumly Week in Washington Visits Dr Dlekew Home
C B Plumly spent the week in Washington visiting with Plumly at the Dr M E Dlekew home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Plumly
Washington
Wikin Me Plumly
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