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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

6

Golden anniversary celebration for Boileau couple marked by family

Mr and Mrs Newt Boileau celebrated fifty years of marriage at their 421 East 3rd Street home with 45 guests from Marshalltown Ainsworth and Washington including grandchildren and relatives. Gifts included cash and gold as Mrs Boileau recalled her wedding day while missing her ill mother. Other items note a goose dinner by Raymond Kos and a surprise marriage of Miss Florence Anderson to Mr Ernie Eimon in Iowa City.

Newt Boileau E. 3Rd Street Bass Charlie Maidden Howard Boileau Anna Eldridge Marshalltown Alvin Boileau James Ainsworth Mrs. Boileau Plorence Anderson Charles Anderson Ernie Eimon Dan Eimon Iowa City A. C. Proeld Will

Thoxine touted for quick sore throat relief

An ad claims Thoxine provides relief from sore throat within 15 minutes with no iron chloroform or dope. It emphasizes pleasant taste safety and a money back guarantee, selling in 35c 60c and 1.06 amounts through McDaniel's and other druggists.

McDaniel’s

Farm wedding ties two families in Pleasant Hill area

Valinsky acted as bridesmaid and Will Valinsky was best man at a rural Pleasant Hill wedding. Guests included Mrs. Dan Fimon and Mrs. Charles Anderson and son Lloyd. The bride wore tan poplin with gold lace and pink rosebud corsage. The couple plans to live on a farm with both families nearby after a wedding dinner hosted by the bride’s mother.

Valinsky Will Valinsky Dan Fimon Charles Anderson Lloyd Anderson Pleasant Hill

Fortnightly Club Lecture on Glorious St Marks

Community notices list the Fortnightly club invited to a lecture by Mr. McKinney on Glorious St Marks at United Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening Dec 6 with art department guests and a five guest limit per member. Interchurch committee meets Dec 4 at 3 pm Library. Christmas choir practice Friday at 7 30. Various Bible classes and pot luck gatherings scheduled across early December.

McKinney Glorious St. Marks United Presbyterian Church Young Peoples Bible Class the Presbyterian Church Helene Helmick Madison Street

Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting Tuesday Evening

Regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters set for Tuesday at 7 30 pm includes election of officers. All members urged to attend by order of M B. C 24913.

Pythian Sisters M. B.C

Card of Thanks for John Ramee’s Family

We express sincere thanks for floral tributes and kindnesses after the death of our husband and father John Ramee. Signed by Mrs John Ramgi and family and several relatives including Neil Gammon J Arthur Ramee Ralph Romine Opal Meath and daughters Ernie Herr and spouses.

John Ramee John Ramgi Neil Gammon J. Arthur Ramee Ralph Romine Opal Meath Ernie Herr

Committees Named for Legion Auxiliary Next Year

The Legion Auxiliary announced committees for the coming year with treasurer Mrs Cloyce Kerr historian Mrs Matilda Pierce chaplain and other members listed. Paris trip insights were shared by Mrs Hindeman national committeewoman with a delegate view of the American Legion convention. District chairwoman Mrs Lueckenbill offered ideas and guidance for the year while Mrs Phillip Crail applauded past president Mrs Lucy Lane for service.

Paris Hindeman Wapello Great American Legion Lueckenbill Phillip Crail Lucy Lane Lane

Chicago collusion probe implicates police officials and politicians

The Chicago Herald and Examiner reports federal officials uncovered evidence of collusion among Chicago police officials, politicians, and operators of alcohol and gambling venues. A secret intelligence operation conducted over the past month is cited as the source of the findings.

Chicago Chicago Herald and Examiner Today News

Wanted to Borrow On Farm Mortgage at 6 Percent

Wanted ads state a loan of 9000 to 9500 on a good first mortgage for a farm with 6 percent interest. Inquiries directed to Journal. Also listings include cleaning soft bags at six cents per pound and a four room rental at 435 East Madison. Hawks Nursery Co invites agents to sell guaranteed nursery stock with free outfit in Wauwatosa Wisconsin.

Journal Hawks Nursery Co Wauwatosa Wis

Local Trade Notes Include Furs Ham Bacon and Oysters

Whittaker buys furs daily at City Feed Yard and advertises sugar cured ham at 23 cents per pound from Oriez Speer. Oriez Speer promotes sausage bacon and oysters while Swift's station opens at Cotter. Milburn McKay at the local high school is ill with influenza and Florence Smith and Ila Smith visit Washington for Christmas shopping.

Oriez & Speer Oriez and Speer Milburn McKay

Iowa Basketball Schedule Includes Major Nonconference Games

The schedule lists games for Iowa with Notre Dame Pittsburgh and Creighton at Iowa City in December. Conference tests follow against Minnesota Northwestern Illinois Purdue Wisconsin Indiana and Wisconsin with additional games in Milwaukee Minneapolis Evanston and Urbana.

Knox Iowa City Notre Dame Iowa Northwestern Illinois Purdue Creighton Minnesota Indiana Blooming Wisconsin Urbana Madison LaFayette

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow Announced in Chicago

Chicago on December 2 reports livestock estimates for tomorrow: cattle one thousand hogs five thousand sheep one thousand. The figures indicate anticipated market activity across cattle hogs and sheep in early trading.

Chicago

Freshman Dorm Guarded After Scarlet Fever Case at Lake Forest

Lake Forest Illinois reports seventy five freshmen were guaranteed to remain in dormitory housing last night after a student developed scarlet fever. The college confirmed the case and said precautions were taken to prevent spread.

Lake Forest, Ill Lake Forest College

Presbyterian bake sale and dairy sales announced for December 3

Listings show Presbyterian bake sale at Washington Cleaners with peanut brittle and candy specials. Hayes sale features several cows from the cow testing and dairy herds with milk and butterfat records, including Ollie and Carrie, plus multiple visitors and pre-sale events. A Sinclair service station opening is noted for Saturday December 3.

Ollie Cow Testing Association Hayes Carrie Guernsey Hayes Sale Hattie

Vaudeville at Graham Full of Surprises

Audience at the New Graham theatre saw the novelty Whirl of Mirth in a vaudeville program with Miss Edna Brooks singer of songs de luxe. The act followed a feature photoplay and impressed many with its curious yet unsolved scientific nature.

Graham Theatre Des Moines Edna Brooks

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

District Court in Washington County Iowa will hear proof of the last will of John Ramge dated May 4 1927. The hearing is set for Sunday December 1927 at 9 o clock am at the Washington Court House before the District Court or clerk to determine probate of the will.

Iowa Washington County John Ramge Court House Washington District Court

Tom's Gang at Fox Theatre Promises Thrills and Classic Western Charm

Tom Tyler leads a Saturday Fox Theatre program in Tom's Gang written from Frank Howard Clark. A wealthy rancher's will ties estate to his daughter and a friend’s son upon marriage, inviting impostors and a scheming lawyer. High horse riding thrills and the loyal animal cast, including Beans and Frankie Darro, entertain both children and adults.

Fox Theatre Tom Tyler Frank Howard Clark Tyler Tom’s Gang Horse Dog Beans Frankie Darro

Community group events announce bake sale and meetings

A box supper and bake sale by Group 2 of the Uadies Circle at Washington Cleaners is planned for Saturday December 3. The You and I club meets for a potluck at 6:30 Friday December 2 followed by a business meeting and officer elections. W. OR. C. holds a regular meeting Saturday at 2:30 with nomination and elections of officers and a request to bring fruit and jelly for the soldier's home.

Uadies Presbyterian Church Washington Cleaners You and I Club C. D

Windmill Oiler Falls to Death in Carroll County

Jacob Heaton, a farmer from Carroll County, died after losing balance while oiling a windmill and falling to the ground today. The accident occurred near his home and authorities began a routine investigation.

Walls Carroll Jacob Heaton

Death of Mrs. T. E. Hampton under review in Trimble trial

In Ottumwa Iowa on December 1 authorities consider whether the death of Mrs. T. E. Hampton wife of Thane Hampton suspected bandit Dan Huddleston may be linked to the Ben Trimble attempted robbery case. She died of a bullet wound deemed suicide.

Ottumwa T. E. Hampton Thane Hampton Dan Huddleston Ben Trimble

Mint Sunlite Jell Delights Fresh Garden Tables

Fresh mint Sunlite Jell described as a green garnish and salad ingredient. Made from fresh mint leaves, it brightens meals and can replace mint sauce with roast meats. advertised as a dainty, refreshing table decoration. Grocers stock Sunlite mint flavor.

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Raymond Kos Jacky Dozen Club Wee Sojka Darlene George Shalla Norman Ed Prebyl Junior Everette George Havel Jesse Shalla Jesse and Jeenne Clayton Bear Raymond and Dorothy Bible Department F. L. Wilson Baptist Choir Interchurch Committee Westphal the Jeweler East Side Square Legion Auxiliary Cloyce Kerr Matilda Pierce Chaplin McCleery Calendar Factory D. M. Lemon East Madison Street Whittaker Swift Cotter Florence Smith Ila Smith Keota Lis Evanston This C. H. Guther Washington, Iowa Wilson North Side Square Presbyterian Bake The Barbara Cox Eva Dale Ed Bambrick Sanitary Meat Market Charles Hexworth Miami Florida FE. P. Dillon Charles Owen Charles King Buffalo Loren Horton Ms. King Rock Island Rosie Jersey Presbyterian Sinclair A. P. Peterson FE. W. Spessard Boice Kurtz JL. Miller John Powell Graham D. C. Kilgore Edna C. Purvis Kentucky W. W. Wilson MAYO Home Bakery Jardiniers Christmas Trees Warren’s Seed Store Pers Commercial Savings Bank
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