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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1931
Page
8
The Baptist Ladies plan a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday. Mrs. Ora Huggins of Los Angeles departed after a three week visit with her mother Mrs. Nora Ebner and other relatives.
Mrs W B Dupuis and Ruth return from Mason City and Des Moines visits with relatives including Mrs Will Smock and family and Mr Harry Dickerson. They observed storm damage in Clear Lake area and rain hail in Mason City. The Journal seeks substitute carriers on good routes with boys aged 13 or 19 on Tuesdays at 4 pm and to leave contact details.
Ten years ago Kathryn Montgomer y retired after three years as county superintendent Clara Wallace was elected to the post. We note no figure for Mineral Oil customers and promote bulk purchase. McDaniel Drugstore advertises McKeson's toilet soap 7 cents per cake or 4 for 28 cents. Top on hogs reported at 6.80. Weather forecast: mostly unsettled tonight and Tuesday.
Kenneth Cline defeated Henry Little in the Washington County finals with 6 3 6 0 6 8. Cline showcased sharp drives and dominance, ending a season that saw both players rise as top junior college standouts and doubles partners.
Shorty s Barber shop open daily and evenings. Mrs Johnston s Beauty shop back in operation. Harold Jones returns to Chicago after two weeks vacation at parental Will FE Jones home. Elder family from Maple City Mich. Ball family reunion attended. Dave to stay about three weeks then return to Harvard. Supt May and daughters visit Maquoketa. Water rent due September 1 1931 at city clerk s office with 10 percent penalty after 10 days. W H Fulton City Clerk.
The notice states water rent is due with a ten day grace period before a 10 percent penalty. payment must be made at the city clerk W. H. Fulton’s office. A separate item mentions an auction by Geo. A. Carson of Ainsworth selling dry goods on September 1 and 2. Other notes report residents returning from travels and a few medical updates.
Des Moines reporters describe the state fair midway where crowds still gather for barker calls and shows. The article notes persistent attractions despite progress exhibits, with balloon sellers, painted maidens, and a lively but dusty midway scene.
O E Sehmitt visits Ottumwa for Graham store managers convention that will run several days. Charles George travels via relatives en route to the convention. A A Spies guests at the Howard Crozier home before heading to the event. Wilma Dililnzer returns to MecCleery Calendar factory after a Colorado vacation. Wilma Walker works as stenographer at MecCleery. Mary M Hunter leaves for Thornburg to teach music. brother Willard drives her. J A Mair family visits from Fort Collins by auto. Carolyn MecCleery arrives from three months abroad via New York and Cleveland. Charles Goodwin asks Journal to correct his crushed car spelling from Goodin to Goodwin.
About 100 turkeys killed by wind at the W. H. Nicholas ranch were dressed and donated to Mason City’s needy. The effort was organized here in Clear Lake with the community supporting the distribution to local families.
Mr and Mrs Joe Wright traveled to Des Moines for the state fair and returned home yesterday. The Browns and daughter Patty Jean visited from Pueblo Colorado then returned with the Morrows of Council Bluffs. The Morrows and Brown families toured Potato Lake Itaska State Park and Minneapolis visiting radio station WCCO. Lucy Benz travels to Oskaloosa to teach this year and Ann Wacek visits Iowa City and joins the Beraanek family reunion near Solon.
Elberta peaches sell for 1.00 per pound and pickles 1.50 per bushel. Tomatoes 1.00 per bushel. also Wealthy apples potatoes cabbage peppers and onions watermelons and muskmelons. Bring containers. baskets 10 cents extra. James Chapman 527 S Ave B, phone 739 Blue.
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