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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

8

Local notices and visits color Bramer shop move and family news

Local items report the Bramer tailor shop now in the old Washington Loan and Trust building. Mrs. H R Crayton had tonsils removed and is recovering well. Mary Walderich and family visited Lena Mayer’s home. she plans a short stay with her brothers and sister. Mrs. Herbert Paulson arrives from Florida for an extended visit with the Brinnings. Mrs. J D Wilkinson leaves for Des Moines after a week with Aunt Rebecca French.

Bramer’s Taylor Shop Washington Loan and Trust H. R. Crayton Mary Walderich Lena Mayer J. D. Wilkinson Des Moines Rebecca French

Local Social Notes and Small Ads From Kalona Area

Local residents visit and travel news returns and departures brief items. Names include Harlow Richardson Mrs H J Richardson Roy Mallory Eloise Buddy Schmoeller Harold Lucille James Edith Finch Mina Ellis Mia Strickler Glenn Wilson E L Reigard Mrs M Orris Everette Collins Mary Alexander and others plus a price note for car and radio batteries and a taxi call prompt.

Roy Mallory Eloise Buddy A. B. Schmoeller Harold Lucille James Iowa City

Oats Record 88 Bushels Per Acre at Vine Marek Field

A field of oats at Vine Marek northeast of Washington threshed 88 bushels per acre, a new record to date. The notice invites others to report their yields while promoting Weyenberg Work Shoes and Florsheim arch supporters for comfort and foot support.

Frr Man Vine Marek Washington Weyenberg

Warns Against Spread of Sow Thistle in Iowa

Prof L H Fammel head of the Iowa State College Botany Department warns northern Iowa must act to stop sow thistle as it has devastated cropland in North and South Dakota. He asks reports of any new appearances to aid eradication and warns of the deadly cowbane, recently linked to poisoning two boys in Ringgold County.

Ames L. H. Fammel Iowa State College Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Lowa

Local Families Take Trips and Visitations Across Midwest

Mr and Mrs A W Yard and Mrs Herman Twinam and baby travel to Cedar Rapids to visit sisters Mrs Ray ix and Mrs Yard. Sylvia Ila Warren and Eugene Warren go to Davenport on business. Rev F P W Eastwood and son Douglas drive to Ellsworth Wisconsin for a two week bible conference. Everette Fulton wife and George Fulton plan two week Kansas trip. Mrs John Woods condition in Colorado Springs remains critical. Ice cream social at Bareka church Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs C O Dayton back from Rockford Illinois visit with son Kenneth Dayton and wife. crops reported very good. Donald Paul returns to work at Atchison shoe store after vacation. Chal Marshall return from Wapello Iowa with family. plan to locate here. Frank Carter and daughter Dixie depart for Anita Iowa to visit Frank’s parents due to Mrs Carter’s illness.

FP. W. Eastwood Douglas Ellsworth Wisconsin Eastwood Presbyterian Church

Community Notes Show Social Visits Across Towns

Local residents including Mr. Radka Mrs. Mangold and families spent weekends visiting friends in Mechanicsville Ti tus Iowa City and Fairfield. Gwendolyn Baker started as assistant bookkeeper at American Pearl. Jeanette Rothschild hosted a WSUI broadcast. Various travels and home visits to Ottumwa Wayland and Mason City are listed with brief remarks on work and leisure.

Gwendolyn Baker American Pearl Button Factory Jeanette Rothschild WSUI Iowa City

Keith Thompson Works at Bluebird Café in Fred Martin’s Absence

Keith Thompson of Burlington is working at the Bluebird cafe during Fred Martin’s illness. Martin has shown some improvement after a week of ill health. Mrs. Marion Dowell arrived from Seattle and will visit relatives at Ainsworth and the George Dowell home. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner went to Iowa City for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCleery of Iowa City visited yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown and family were in Iowa City yesterday. Miss Alta Wyse becomes a new assistant in the district court clerk’s office.

F. L. Mangold Titus Fred Sheetz Laura Peet Iowa City Harry Ward Miss Mae Crone Mason City Keith Thompson Burlington Bluebird Cafe Fred Martin Marion Dowell Seattle Washington Ainsworth George Dowell Maynard Brown Walter Conner Howard McCleery Charles Brown Alta Wyse

Miss Avalon Law Visits Winfield Over Weekend

Miss Avalon Law returned this morning from Winfield where she was an over the weekend guest of friends. Mrs Albert Schrack and daughters of Moline IL are visiting at the home of Mrs Frank Casey.

Mise Edith Finch S. P. Finch Stronghurst Helen Breese Marie DeDeen Cotter Avalon Law Winfield Albert Schrack Moline, NL Frank Casey

Wanted furnished modern housekeeping rooms

Classified notice seeking furnished modern housekeeping rooms close in. Leave word at Journal office.

Journal Office

Notice of local office closure and family travels

The notice states the office will be closed until August 1st. It reports Mrs. M. E. DeLong returning home to Crawfordsville after a visit with her son M. C. DeLong. Mrs. Sterm Welch returns from Wapello Iowa after visiting Charles Mitchell and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Guther take a vacation trip east, planning two to three weeks and Christmas shopping. Prof. and Mrs. J. L. Von Gundy and son George of Monmouth Illinois visit the James Baird home. Special prices on all oil and gasoline stores during the sale.

Sterm Welch Wapello Iowa Charles Mitchell C. H. Guther Canada J. L. von Gundy George of Monmouth Budington James Baird

Local residents depart for home and visits

W C Van Ness left this morning for Centerville after a visit with his daughter Mrs Mina Ellis. Mr and Mrs Everette Patterson left for Chicago after a short visit with their parents Mr and Mrs L S Patterson and will return to Orlando Florida. Martha Morrett went to Eldon Iowa to visit her sister Mrs Ray Seaton for a short time.

Harold Duke Chicago George Duke Glenn Beal W. C. van Ness Centerville Mina Ellis Everette Patterson L. S. Patterson Orlando Florida Martha Morrett Eldon Iowa Ray Seaton

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