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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
8
Ten years ago today Mrs Atkinson and her daughters Misses Ethel and Rico traveled to Des Moines to visit W G DuMont and discuss wallpaper remnants. Top hog price listed at 11.00. Weather forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures.
Mrs J B Mitchem Mrs J Inerren wertrand Mrs B J Hesselschwerdt left their Kaiona homes and spent time in Washington before heading to Ains worth for the county federation clubs convention. They planned a Botable and Apron sale at Lemmearom on the east side.
Mrs. John Rand, visiting at her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Redding in Washington, returns home. Also mentioned are West Chester Medical School seniors at a studio for class photos with sponsor Mr Foor. Names Fras Kleese, Flo Evestone, Marion Augustine, Berneice Gardner, Donal tater, John Heon listed among seed corn topics.
A fragmented local notice notes business transactions in Richland. John Widner and H. Griffith are linked to a telco matter, Roy J. Robinson buys Ort Smittery, and Ralph Talley is hired to aid Starr & McCallister. Wm. Holt and Mrs. Alph Jones appear in related trades as well.
May Day program under Mrs Crawford features work exhibits and home economics displays May 1 in the gym and public viewing. Baccalaureate led by Rev Krenmore on May 12, senior class play May 7, eighth grade play May 16, commencement May 17. Royal H Holbrook of Cody Rapids to speak. Cast lists include Bob Matthews, Charlie Lawrence, Burke McCreedy, and others in The Rejuvenation of Uncle Tad.
The piece discusses the term usury and its harsh connotations, noting that in ancient Greece and Rome lending at interest made borrowers nearly slaves to lenders and any interest was treated as a crime in some forms.
Mr. Switzer of Goodrich ius ber Company showcased upcoming abber shoe models at our store. The Zipper styles are billed as smart and popular next fall, with rubber boots arriving soon and a lighter, tough L NTURE line expected to endure heavy wear without tiring the wearer.
Mrs Carl Hancher returns from Columbus Junction where she spent the day with Imes D Macon gton. Mrs Wal Sigler and children Robert and Elsie Mas spend the morning from Kent to visit her mother Mrs Anna Snyder.
Mrs. Carl Panis and Mrs. William Rob journeyed to Knoxvill and then home for a few days while Mrs. Shrader and Mrs. Beery returned to Tamaatt after attending Joseph Reine's funeral in Washington.
Mrs James Arnold and Mrs Huey Arnold joined a group including Lloyd Arnold and band member Lloyd Arnold at the Robbins Bros circus in town. The delegation from Weld County traveled to Ainsworth this morning for a district convention with many local residents and attendees listed.
Mrs Bruce Robinson arrived in Des Moines this morning then telephoned Washington regarding the death of her husband. The telegram reported the passing of Josep Reine, prompting the family to begin funeral arrangements.
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