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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
5
Mrs. Harry Kilgore who underwent an operation at the Washington County Hospital last week was moved to the home of Mrs. Russel Goodwin in Washington this week alongside Mr. and Mrs. Vane Wallace.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wagonkenecht of Detroit visit Henry Wagonkenecht's home. Harry Kilgore shipped cattle Tuesday. A fire at Frank Van Horn residence Sunday afternoon damaged the kitchen after a gasoline starter misused. neighbors helped contain the blaze to one room with no injuries. Don Rabenold gate well attended Wednesday December 11 despite bad weather.
A local auction event concluded with favorable bidding led by Paul Klotz. Lunch was provided by the Ainsworth Methodist Ladies Aid, adding community support to the gathering.
Mrs Jeorge Ebner visited Ainsworth with sister A B Sands. John Godlove and Briney spent time in Rivers. Barton Peel and Ed Casten of Morning Sun visited Mrs Holland. Jim Cherwinkle spent Sunday in Washington and attended Christian church services. Elizabeth Wallace was called to Letts by ill sister. Van Vieck and Walter Kemp toured Haskins stock. Jim Bean shopped in Muscatine. Una Gordon visited Washington. F C Foster ill with tonsillitis. Uncle Sammy Leffler confined to house with Ralph caring for him. Dora Bean goes to Ainsworth to stay with Milburn Spessard.
Poor flying conditions hindered Iowa air mail this week. One air mail plane diverted to Des Moines on Monday and has not been able to resume flights, according to municipal airport reports.
Petitions circulated in Waterloo Iowa asking the city council to call a special election to determine whether the city should adopt the city manager form of government.
Marie G Johnson Crawford notes social visits including Mr and Mrs Vance Coleman Mrs Effie Wittmer and children and other calls at Wayland Olds and Burtington. Crawford Local No 892 held annual meeting electing H W L Johnson president O F Lundquist vice president Chs Imgmanson secretary treasurer Effie Wittmer and Sam Wyse directors O F Lindquist John Christner.
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