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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

8

Local Visitors Move Through Washington Area

Mrs Emma C Stoneburner of Des Moines visiting Washington at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer McFadden then travels to St Charles Iowa to visit relatives for a few days Velma Booth Moody Institute student arrives in Washington for a month's vacation at her parents home Mrs C C French Walens City visiting her mother Mrs J M Lowrey and called to Washington by her mother’s illness

Emma C. Stoneburner Des Moines Washington Elmer McFadden St. Charles Iowa Velma Booth Moody Institute Chisago Mrs Merrit Booth C. C. French Walens City J. M. Lowrey

Miss Mary French Arrives From Sandwich Illinois

Miss Mary French arrived on the Burlington from Sandwich Illinois where she had been visiting relatives. June Days Lemon Cold Cream advertises removing tan and sunburn and claims to be a big hit. Weather forecast notes thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight with cooler conditions.

Mary French Burlington Sandwich

Dodd Couple Return From Four Week North Trip

Mr and Mrs John Dodd have returned from a four week automobile trip north ending with a Winnipeg stop. They visited Mrs Dodd s brother in law in St Paul and spent most time at the Dells in Wisconsin. Harriet Dougherty returned from a two week visit in Chicago Decatur and Rockford Ill will spend three weeks with her parents before returning to Pasadena Cal. Mrs BE C Jones of Wellman came to Washington to do shopping.

John Dodd Winnipeg Canada Harriet Dougherty Chicago Decatur Rockford Ill Pasadena California BE. C. Jones of Wellman Washington

Local Social Notes From Burlington and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Carrie Carter visits the Burlington home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morgan. Mrs. J B Elgar and daughters Edith and Esther visited Mr. and Mrs. H F E Elgar and attended to business. Mr. and Mrs. T J McEthinney return from a two month western trip visiting Andrew af Arthur Nebraska and Mrs. Isabelle Nelson at Hastings Nebraska. Dave Keltner plans a Muscatine business day. Billy Phillips undergoes tonsil adenoids operation at hospital. E B Ward moves from 418 South Fourth to 506 South Marion. Eunice Hlammer returns from University of Cincinnati. graduates from Western College and pursues masters at Cincinnati with thesis ahead. Dr J Grimes returns from Ottumwa after visiting sister Mary Clark.

J. B. Elgar Edith Esther T. J McEthinney Colorado Andrew Af Arthur Nebr Isabelle Nelson Hastings E. EB. Ward South Fourth Avenue Marion Avenue Eunice Tlammer Cincinnati Ohio University of Cincinnati Western College Oxford E. Wa. Hlammer J. Grimes Ottumwa Mary Clark

Poultry for Parsons at Newton Theological Talks

Rural pastors were urged to raise hens as part of a rural parish economy during a ministers meeting at Newton Theological Institution. The session emphasized poultry raising as a practical asset and key knowledge for pastors serving rural communities.

Newton Mass Newton Theological Institution

Huge Dirigible With 59 Aboard Defies Wind

A vast German airship the Graft Zeppelin carries 59 aboard and sails steadily westward over the Atlantic. The crew keeps in constant contact to monitor weather as favorable conditions are reported. It departed France against a gale, advancing with cautious progress.

Atlantic France

Iowa City jury commencement applications filed

In Iowa City on July 11 applicants filed for 139 degrees at the registrar for the University of Iowa ceremony set ten days ahead a week from today. Eighty seek first degrees while others pursue advanced awards.

Iowa City University of Iowa

Ohio criminology lecturer discusses low conviction rate

In Columbus James Hagerty of Ohio State University sociology outlines that only one in twenty crimes leads to conviction. In Boston a 75 year old Parker House menu reveals why a quarter was called two bits, as a 12 1 2 cent legal tender in the early nineteenth century.

Columbus James FE. Hagerty Ohio State University Department of Sociology Parker House

Estimated receipts for tomorrow at Chicago market

Chicago August 2 livestock market reports forecast tomorrow's receipts with about 200 cattle 4000 hogs and 2000 sheep expected in the yard as bids open across the boards.

Chicago

Shoppers from Sigourney and South English visit Washington

Mrs. J. K. Arnold of Sigourney and Mrs. Mollie B. Rowe with daughter came to Washington for a day of shopping. A Nash ad for Triangle Auto-Supply Co. shows the Special Sedan priced at 1030 instead of 1430, the price of the Standard Sedan.

Nash Triangle Auto-Supply Co

Visitors arrive and depart from area homes this week

John McKay of Herrington Kansas arrived to spend several days with Dr and Mrs M L Dicken. Henrietta Hull returned from Corydon to visit Mr and Mrs J N Hogue and A W Clow family. Mrs John Spinger and Martha of Palo Alto California left for Oakland Minnesota to visit relatives and a Seattle sister before September. Mrs L Woodlander and children Phillip and Esther returned from Drakesville after two days. Mrs L L Thompson of Marshalltown visits her daughter Mrs M D Lee in Washington.

John McKay Herrington Kansas M. £. Dicken Henrietta Hull Corydon Mere J. N. Hogue A. W. Clow John Spinger Martha Palo Alto California George Maxwell Oakland Minn H. EF. Deuthitt G. M. Jacobs Seattle Wash L.woodlander Phillip Esther Drakesville L. L. Thompson Marshalltown M. D. Lee Washington

Thanks for floral tributes at Roy Allen's passing

The family expresses gratitude for floral tributes and many expressions of sympathy after the death of Roy Allen. Mrs Roy Allen and her daughter acknowledge the kindness shown during their time of bereavement.

Roy Allen

Morning Homecomings Include Orris Visit and Local Return

Enona Jetties Bealth Shoes 73 state stars Fred Orris and son Scott returned to Ainsworth after visiting Mr. Orris in Washington where he works. Miss Rose Goldner came home to Keota after a day in Washington shopping.

Fred Orris Scott Ainsworth Washington Mr. Orris Rose Goldner Keota

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Ren Hur Navarro Vitaphone Brown and Whitaker Val and Ernie Stanton FOX Geo. L. McDaniel Graham Theatre THE Woman Rex William Boyd Mary Astor Louis Wolheim Jack Perrin Lillian Roth Carrie Carter Frank Morgan Dave Keltner Muscatine Billy Phillips Clarence Phillips Parsons Ermi-Tox Lad A. E. Atchison North Side Meat Department Irc Ullis Wy Elberta Peaches Morrell Pride Cudahy Thompson’s Sanitary Market Paite Candy Kitchen J. K. Arnold of Sigourney Bresh EACLE Orier & Speer Hans Washington Cleaners South Side Square Call—_WISIE LONG Prop Chocolate Shop C.S. Lemmon East Side Square Enona Bealth Hamburger Inn Postoffice Anna Henke Cottage Inn DUCO Ae Rao Shila John Shields & Sons
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