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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1929

Page

8

Lola 14 N by' Ss Hear Ramon Navarro Sing

Mr and Mrs Ralph Dougherty drove to Fairfield yesterday and met Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith of Los Angeles who are in Washington for a few weeks visit. Mrs Jesse Campbell returned home to Drakesville after visiting Washington friends. Marian Gray Anderson arrived from Chicago to visit her grandmother Mrs A Anderson.

Ralph Dougherty Fairfield Ralph Smith Los Angeles Calif Washington Jesse Campbell Drakesville Marian Gray Anderson Chicago Mrs. A. Anderson

Smouse and Dougherty Family Leave for Wisconsin Stay

Mr and Mrs Win Smouse and Mr and Mrs Ralph Dougherty depart for a month long visit to The Dells Wisconsin with plans for recreation and rest.

Win Smouse Ralph Dougherty the Dells Wisconsin

Local News Quick Tour of W C T U and Visiting Relatives

Mrs M H Sartor returns from Fairfield W C T U convention and Sigourney Keokuk county meet. Visitors include Erving Watt family from Chicago Mrs Margaret Moyle Maquoketa and Marian Rogall Chicago. Ainsworth and Pleasant Plain travelers. Families from Council Bluffs Mt Pleasant Braddyville and Keota visit Washington peers and attend funerals and school reunions.

Hear Ramon Navarro Sing and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs Will Wheelan return to Perry from Washington after attending Mrs Bertha Morris funeral. Mrs Wilbur Richards was a morning passenger for Davenport to spend the day. Carrie Fenton left for College Mound Mo to visit Dr M H Sartor's mother then to Columbia. Randolph Kelsey started work at J C Penney store after leaving Washington Oil. Mrs Richard Gaines and daughter Shirlene of Fairfield visit the Jones family this week. Loretta Wheelan takes a two week vacation from H I Ward. Merle Green moved to 601 East Jefferson Street. Elizabeth Grace Jones of Cotter shopped in Washington yesterday. Virginia Droz Elizabeth Goodlander and Margaret Clendenning with Vivian Farton off Keeta return from Lake Okoboji after two weeks in a cottage.

Wilbur Richards Davenpor'y Carrie Fenton College Mound M. H. Sartor Columbia Sartor Randolph Kelsey J. C. Penney Washington Oil Company Richard Gaines Shirlene Fairfield Fred Jones Loretta Wheelan H. I. Ward Merle Green West Main Street East Jefferson Street Elizabeth Grace Jones Cotter Washington Virginia Droz Elizabeth Goodlander Margaret Clendenning Vivian Farton Keeta Lake Okoboji

Farm tariff rates retained in house bill unchanged

Washington August 1. Wheat and corn tariff rates set in the house bill were retained while oats rose one cent per bushel as Senate Finance Committee Republicans continued to study agricultural tariff rates today.

Washington U.P Senate Finance Committee

Local brief notes from West Chester residents

Lloyd Neiswanger left for Chicago on a short business trip and Julia Jackson visited her grandmother in Keithsburg TL for a few days. The Roher family thank West Chester residents for their great help during their home loss, expressing deep appreciation.

Lloyd Neiswanger Chicago Julia Jackson Keithsburg Sophia Pardee West Chester Vicinity

Railway absorbs another bus line in Iowa City area

Iowa City officials report the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railway has integrated the Muscatine to Iowa City bus route into its motor division. Three buses will run daily between the two cities, expanding regional transportation network.

Iowa City U.P Muscatine Motor The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway

Cedar Rapids visitor and local visits noted

Ferne Duncan traveled from Cedar Rapids to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Duncan this month. Mrs. E. S. Marshall of Wapello returned home after a brief visit with her daughter, Mrs. G. Franklin, and Ferne completed a summer course at Coe college last week.

Ferne Duncan Cedar Rapids W. S. Duncan Coe College E. S. Marshall of Wapello Mra. G. ©. Franklin

Ten Cent Social At Christian Church Tonight

Local notes report a 10 cent social at the Christian church this evening. Mrs. Guy Runnels returns from Chariton after visiting relatives since Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sconce back from Enid Oklahoma after a week with his brothers. Enona Jettick Health Shoes 73ti. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mastin depart for Pomona Kansas for a new high school position. plans to visit Mrs. George Hiatt in Oskaloosa. Tommy Kelly to Crawfordsville for a few days with Wilfred Smith. Misses Mary and Mildred Millar from Des Moines arrive to stay with grandparents T. A. Jones and wife on West Second Street.

Christian Church Guy Runnels Chariton E. E. Sconce Enid Oklahoma Enona Jettick Health Shoes Victor Mastin Pomona Kansas Oskaloosa George Hiatt Tommy Kelly Crawfordsville Wilfred Smith Mary and Mildred Millar Des Moines T. A. Jones West Second Street

World War Began Fifteen Years Ago Today

Fifteen years have passed since a single radical shot triggered a global war, costing millions of lives and immense destruction. The article recalls the conflict and notes the recent easing of global tensions as the Russian Chinese accord helped avert a fresh war risk, while promoting Arrowhead Cadet hosiery as a reliable guaranteed product line with shades and grades priced from five cents to $1.95 per pair.

Modern Woodmen Notice Meeting at Woodman Hall Thursday

Notice invites members to meet at Woodman hall in the O C F building at 8 p m Thursday night. Head officers plan to raise the rate unless they fight back. Clerk E G Fox signs the notice.

Woodman Hall

Weldins Move to New Hedrick Home

Mr and Mrs Phil Weldin departed today for their new residence in Hedrick as part of a relocation.

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