The Rocking Chair Brigade and Local News
A chatty column notes Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee and son Nate visiting Bemidji for a lakeside cabin stay each July. It mentions family reunions, travels, magazine chatter, and a mix of social updates including the Thorne and Kellogg families and their relatives across Chicago, New York, Flint, and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Minnesota
Nate
Redwood Falls
Minn
Bemidji
Train schedules for Davenport and Kansas City routes
West Bound No 3 Davenport to Kansas City departs 9 48 a m. No 25 Southwest Limited departs 1 12 a m East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 6 14 p m No 26 Southwest Limited departs 1 12 a m Nos 3 and 8 operate daily except Sunday L R Carber agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westgound
Golder State Limited
Southwest Express
California
A. Eastpound
Golden State Kimitea Cge
Neenose
R. B. Haight
Kansas City
Davenport
Southwest Limited
L. R. Carber
Bus Schedules From Washington For Multiple Lines
Bus No 3 leaves Washington at 5 00 a m Bus No 7 leaves Washington at 4 42 p m Bus No 1c leaves Washington Fastbound Bus No 4 leaves Washington at 3 10 a m Bus No 6c leaves Washington 9 15 a m Bus No 8 leaves Washington at 4 10 p m Tickets should be purchased at the Bus Depot Winga s North Side Cafe North Side Square may be bought for entire trip to any point in the country from coast to coast at the local depot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fe
Washington _ enn
Washington DO
Washington Independent School District Officials and Board Named
County officials listed include County Attorney John Owen and County Auditor Stan Kiesey along with County Clerk-R. R. Noonan and others. Washington Independent School District superintendent M. M. Schell Principal of Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy and school board members are named. The Washington Lodge No. 26 A. M. & A. M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Payne Marshall
Harriet Coulterounty
Harold Putnam
W. E. Howell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Wiley
Washington Independent School District
M. M. Schell
Ethel
Washington Lodge
A. M
Merle R. Green
W. M
A. W. Yard
Local Bus Schedule From Washington to Multiple Iowa Cities
The timetable lists departures from Washington to Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Iowa City Cedar Rapids and other points with arrival times at each stop. It notes departures from depots and ticketing at 107 W 2nd street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapidas
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
Pleasant
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington
Er Ae
Sigourney
Hysell Family Trips and Visits Highlight Davenport Weekend
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hysell Janet and Jerry Mr and Mrs Truman Hysell and Vera Hysell spent Sunday in Davenport enjoying a flight in a 22 passenger plane from Tri City airport. Mary Martin returned from Waterloo after a week as guest of Margaret Ralston who plans to accompany her to Washington for a week guest stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Hysell
Janet
Jerry
Truman Hysell
Vera Hysell
Davenport
Tri-City
Mary Martin
Waterloo
Margaret Ralston
E. A. Ralston
Margaret
Washington
Veterans and locals welcome returning service members
Pfc Robert Burham arrived home for a 30 day furlough to his parents Mr and Mrs Everette Burham after seven months in the army including three in Korea aboard ships General Ernest and Grand Victory. Francis Schneider also returned from Algona Iowa to visit his parents and may enter Washington Junior College this fall. Out of town shoppers included Mrs Charles Farrrier Mrs Rhoda Pyrett Mrs Kenneth Fuller and Mr and Mrs Martin Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burham
Everette Burham
Pte Burham
Korea
Ernest
Francis Schneider
Algona
Iowa
Jack Schneider
Frances May
Washington
Charles Farrier
Indian Creek
Rhoda Pyrett
Kenneth Fuller
Columbis Junction
Martin Allen
Wayland
Reverend Milo J. Phillips Heads North for Vacation
Reverend Milo J. Phillips departed this morning for a two week trip lasting through Rochester Minnesota and other northern locations. He also planned a visit into Canada before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo J. Phillips
Rochester
Minn
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted Michels
Columbus Junction
Pic
MIL House
New York
Pie
America
Clifford Thorne
Elizabeth
Thorne
Flint, Mich
Lloyd
Elizabeth Thorne
New York City
Chicago
Dr. C. A. Boice
Sevilla
Major Hopp
Myrtle
Tom Anderson
Sevilla Jean
Lynn
Ruby Kellogg
Sam Kelloy
St. Louis
Washington Directory
City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
North Marion Ave
Leet
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison
Bentece Food Store
W. Livingston
Attorney Abstract Department
West Main St
Court House
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Chie
Commis
Park
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. E. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
T. W
Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
Clarence Jacobe
Harry Montgomery City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Mra
Ruth Lytle
Sherman’s Funeral Home
Optometrists
Bee Line Taxi
BEE Line Bus Depot
Oo. R. J
Golden State Limited
Col
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
Burlington Trailways
BEE Line Transit
Ralph Martin
United States
Benteco
Nteco Food Stores
Benteco Food City Super Markets
U. S. Gov’t
OPA
U. S
Desert Sudz
Bell’s Palmrose Soap
Palmolive
Fancy Center
Govt
Kraft’s
Limburger
Krafts Pimento
del Monte
Nabisco
Mae Nc
Mushroom
Gooch
Elberta
Sunkist
Washington Dairy
G. L. Joe
Nelson Well Drilling
Fairfield, Iowa
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