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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
8
Charles McAvoy now serves at the Ros. Standard of Filling station and invites customers to try his quick cervies motto. The brief notice promotes his roadside service and urges patronage this season.
Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn and her son visited her sister Mrs. A W Yard in town. Thirteen World War I veterans en route to Knoxville Iowa soldiers hospital were in town briefly, led by Jerome Fries of Madison. E H Meeser traveled to Crawfordsville for 8 S U S matters. Miss Calla Turner heads to Xenia Ohio after visiting D J Masson and Evelyn Turner in town.
Wilbur Gardner of Ainsworth recounts a perilous trip from Hot Springs Arkansas via Oklahoma to escape eastern flood waters. He could not bring home the body of John Gibson who died recently at Mot Springs. The body will be sent later by express and funeral time is undecided.
Ed Thomas suffers a broken foot when a plank toppled on it at the county machinery and material yard on the Heights. He recently returned from Oklahoma and was on his first day of county employment. the county is protected by employers liability insurance.
Announcement lists two Washington county items including culverts with unspecified locations. Also a road project item for grading 5.46 miles on primary road No 1 north of Brighton through Brighton west and south.
The official report records exactly half an inch of rainfall with thunder and lightning. The rain slowed road recovery but did not halt it. An auction sale of the late Charles Johnson's personal property is set for Saturday at 2 p.m.
Daily small losses arise from wind and fire incidents. D C Griges on West Washington and Homer Stephens on South Iowa suffered window blows, CC W Lins near Ainsworth had wind damage, Ainsworth regions reported wind effects last week, W A Wilson on East King Washington experienced lightning damage, and Lee Severt incurred a fire loss.
Washington faces frequent small wind losses with payouts continuing annually. The text argues the cost is small, yet questions the risk of not insuring against tornado damage.
Victor Mastin, soon to be YMCA Boys' Work Secretary starting June 1, spent the day in Washington conferring with Secretary Kreider on summer duties. He is arranging summer activities in advance.
John Malin reports the death of his sister Mrs Martha Williams of Moscow Idaho Funeral services will be held Sunday at Troy Kansas her former home Mrs Williams aged 12 lived with her daughter Mrs Gus Morton since her husband died several years ago
Grace Hill notes Mrs. Oliver Crawford is very ill in Washington with Grace Hill and Effie Porter visiting. Mrs. Chas McKinstry returns from Douds Iowa for her father’s funeral, and residents offer sympathy. A quilt project nears completion as the Ladies Aid met. Smith Riley suffered a bad kick from a horse while helping, now in hospital. Rev. Zimmerman and Mr. Sherlock visited Washington, while Mrs. Sherlock and Chas Strohm managed Titus store. James Wilson helps Ray Perry with spring work.
Sir Thomas Lipton the English tea magnate and yacht racer shared a light moment at a New York ballpark. Whether he wins or loses the international yacht trophy he appeared in high spirits as he tried on a Yankees cap.
Mrs C D Weldin returns to Williamsbur ge Iowa after visiting sister Edith Chilcote and son Phillip Weldin. Mrs F Teil travels from Oskaloosa to Plum Syr a Mo for a death in Chicago and funeral in the city tomorrow. Mrs Dorothy Simons of Columbus Junction visits Mrs P L Jordan. Lester Orr of Columbus Junction, now at Monmouth College UK, visits with brother Max Orr. Prosh homemade ice treats and candy offered by Candy Kitchen. Dr Bevan, state TB inspector, heads to Fairfield on business. Harry Edwards reports thriving as Milwaukee railway police in Kansas City terminal. former Washington city marshal for over four years.
State crop bulletin notes about half the oats sown with fair conditions overall. Rain last night leaves fields muddy while shoppers praise Viersheims Goodrich boots with sturdy white soles and good prices.
A one year old white Boston bulldog named Jiggs vanished early this week from 122 East Main Street. Miss Martha Reister, his young owner, urges the finder to return him and offers a reward. A dog returns would bring happiness to the Reister household and Miss Reister.
Mr and Mrs RB W Akrns and daughter Viola of Hickory Pa visit the R L McGugin home after wintering in Florida and California and are now traveling east.
A reader notes estimated parenting costs. It suggests about $6,130.00 to raise a boy to age 18 and about $100.00 more for a girl, reflecting per-child expenditure concerns.
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