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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1935

Page

2

Local notes on eggs prices and family visits

A report notes retail eggs at 24 cents a dozen from W. Reister & Sons. Mr. and Mrs. L B Ward share a visit from their son Lee and his wife arriving from Omaha. Alvin R. Shebeck heads to Illinois City to assist a closing sale for P M Phillips with John Shebeck and Clarence Phillips. Meat and fur info and a funeral attendance for W H Carbaugh are also recorded.

Reister & Sons L. B. Ward South 34Th Street Olonel Alvin R. Shebeck Ilinois City Illinois P.M. Phillips John Shebeck Clarence Phillips Gibgon B. D D. S.r Carbaugh W. H. Carbaugh

Local residents travel for business and family reasons

Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Wittmer of Havre returned home after a week in Chicago on business. Mrs. H. R. Lund and son Albert came back from Pittsburgh after their visit was cut short by the critical illness and death of Mrs. Lund's father.

S. C. Wittmer Havre Chicago H. R. Lund Albert Pittsburgh

Visit Notes From Kansas Residents Return Home

Forthcoming travelers include F. N. Morgan of Atwood and Mrs. M. T. Cooper of Garnett returning via Clearfield Iowa after visiting sister Mrs. H. D. Looney and relatives. Mae Werrick of Clearfield also travels with them. Harry Payne and daughter Mrs. Dan Moriarty visited Wayland last night with aunt Mrs. D. H. Barr who has been ill and is improving.

F. N. Morgan Atwood Kans M. T. Cooper Garnett Clearfield Iowa H. D. Looney Carrie Elwell Mae Werrick Ola Jacobs Harry Payne Dan Moriarty Wayland D. H. Barr

Memorial for Wellman woman Miranda Murphy

Mrs. Miranda Chandler Murphy, 86, of Wellman died at 11 30 a m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the Methodist church. Her sons James William and Charles of Chicago and Glen of California will attend. A Journal Three Quarter Century club member, she recalled Iowa City’s early state fair during the Civil War era. She married W M Murphy March 2 1869 and lived in Windham 30 years and Wellman 26. She attended the University part of two winters.

Wellman Miranda Chandler Murphy Methodist James William Charles Chicago Glen California W. 8. Murphy Iowa County Windham Iowa Methodist Church

Mrs Chares Doran And Baby Home From Hospital

Mrs Chares Doran and her newborn were discharged from Washington County Hospital this morning, marking a family milestone as they begin home recovery.

Christmas Customs Shared by Junior Fortnightly Group

Last night at Bea Wilson home the Junior Fortnightly group 2 explored Christmas customs from Mexico Germany Italy England and the Indians. Willits Crow Wilson Turner Busby led talks, with Catherine Masson providing piano for carol singing and Betty Stephen presiding.

Bea Wson Reta Willits Mexico Doris Crow Germany Bea Wilson Italy Evelyn Turner England Wilda Busby Catherine Masson Betty Stephen

Augusta Ga. Avoids British Occupation During Revolution

The report notes Augusta Georgia did not fall to British forces as surrounding towns remained under occupation during the American Revolution, highlighting the town's resistance amid regional turbulence.

Long Augusta Rena

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A M A M announces a regular meeting on the fourth Friday of each month. W Bey, W.4., A. Yard, secretary.

Washington Lodge No A. M Bey A. W. Yard

Railway timetable data for eastbound and westbound trains

The notice lists daily passenger and freight train schedules for eastbound and westbound lines, including train numbers, departure and arrival times, and special stop notes. It names Nos 8 and 4 for limited California passenger service and indicates stops at various towns and counties with agent L Goodlander.

Apache Golden State Limited EE Adwdesowes Washington-Oskaloosa California County Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belkap Centerville Seymour al Rton Princeton Spickards Exelator Springs Liberty L. Goodlander

Trains Schedules Mentioned For Washington Routes

A fragment lists multiple train services from Washington with daily and Sunday exceptions. Southwest Limited departures at 1:57 A M and 5:08 P M are noted along with Fastbound and other connections.

Oo. M P. R. BR Washington Washington Southwest Limited Southwest Ager

The Reading Habit Talk by Mrs McCleery at Fortnightly Club

Mrs Howard L McCleery spoke to the Fortnightly club Child Study department on The Reading Habit. She urged early reading instruction, selective book choice, and guidance to form a lifelong taste for good literature through proper environment, curiosity, and attractive, well illustrated books.

Howard L. McCleery Fortnightly Club Petersham

Revelations Made at Booster Club Christmas Party

The Booster club held a Christmas party with gift exchanges revealing each member's cub friend for the year. Hostess Mrs. Martin Whittaker presided as members enjoyed a short program with carols, readings, and a luncheon with wreath favors. They also set meeting dates for next year.

Booster Club Martin Whittaker Oral Norman Merle Eckels L. C. Woodburn Fred JD. Stewart Herman Schultz

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