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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

7

Sheriff Sale Notice of County Property in Washington Iowa

A writ of special order directs a public sale in front of the Washington County Court House on December 28, 1939 from 2:00 PM. The property includes the east half of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northwest quarter of sections 27 and 26, township 77 north range 8 west, with a 40 foot road strip excepted. The sale, to satisfy an execution against B P Finch Lula Finch and G W Minch, is conducted by Sheriff G M Struble for Equitable Weert Insurance Company of Iowa with cash terms. The notice is dated November 20, 1930s.

District Court Washington County Iowa B. P. Finch Lula Finch W. Finch Washington S. F Finch Lulu Finch G. W. Minch Equitable We Insurance Company of G. M. Struble

Better Homes Campaign Leads Louisa County in 1931

Mrs C E Pierce of Columbus Junction heads the 1931 Louisa county Better Homes drive part of a nationwide effort to improve small homes. Local township chairmen include Mrs H J Oak, Mrs L J Lewis, Mrs J L Hildebrand, and others. Golden wedding anniversary will be observed by Mr. and Mrs C H Widener of Los Angeles, formerly Rebecca Murray. West Chester tops Columbus Junction 15 13 in basketball. Junction girls win 43 17. Grandview to visit Tuesday. Keith Robertson slowly improves after illness.

Columbus Junction C. E. Pierce Louisa County Columbus City H. J. Oak L. J. Lewis Concord Township J. L. Hildebrand Elliott Township L L. Woodruff Elm Grove Township C. R. Paisley Jefferson Towpship JL. M. Hiller Letts Scott Liebberknecht Marshall Township J. W Briggs Morning Sunn L. R. Pierce Oakville Pannie Williams Port Louisa Township H. M. Leyda Wapello Township Guy Wylie C. H. Widener Los Angeles Widener Rebecca Murray Dwight Woodburn Rebekah Lodge of Grandview Fannie Shew Noble Grand Fisher Phens George Drake Mary Orr Fredonia West Chester Junction Keith Robertson

Local Social News From Ainsworth R R

Mr and Mrs BE R Lins hosted visiting friends from Wyoming including Mr and Mrs Shenefelt who last lived here with Mrs Maggie Ling Shenefelt. Ben Fitzgeralds mother illness widens with pneumonia risk. The young married class held December social at Mac Wallace home. Various Davenport Burlington and What Cheer visitors noted. An auto trip by Leewell Jolly and Duane Lazen described as enjoyable with scenery. George Marr family enjoy a new radio. Mrs White travels to Topeka for winter with son Theodore a church pastor. L G elind met at W R B Paul home with officer elections. Mrs Orie O Conner elected president, FB Lins secretary treasurer. Mrs Schroeder report becomes. Christmas committee named Hazen Lins Rademaker. Six tables plus games and visits. Guests included McCartney family near Washington, Clarence Works family, Orie Kephart, Russel Lee Mary Marie, and R H Paul. Mrs L Hazen visited by mother Mrs M E Sands of Washington. Mrs Lillie Paul spent days with daughter Mrs Lloyd Maxwell in Washington.

Ainsworth BE. R. Lins Wyoming Mac Wallace Howard Beenblossom Davenport Glenn Anderson Ralph Kelsey Burlington Schroeder Fred Lonie Schroeder Leewell Jolly Duanelazen California Oklahoma Texas George Marr Theodore Topeka L. G. Elind W. RB. Paul Orie O'Conner FB. R. Lins

Masonic and Shrine Lodges Meeting Schedule

Washington area lodges announce regular meetings for Lodges No. 98 OBE S and No. 26 AP PA M with officers W M and secretary, and Damascus Shrine No. 10 WS or J meeting thirds. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 REMALM holds second Fridays with J W Enslin AP and A W Yard secretary. Edith Pulver W HI GP and Hazel Traven noted for leadership.

Washington Obe. S Rose M. Reid W. M Della McBride Damascus Shrine W.S Or J Edith Pulver W HI G.P Hazel Traven Worthy Tribe App A. M E. E Stutsman A. W. Yard J. W. Enslin A P

Eastbound and Westbound RL&P Train Schedule Displayed

Railway timetable shows Eastbound and Westbound RL&P trains with departures, arrivals, and freight notes. Includes Golden State Limited No 4 and No 2, locals, passes, mixed freight, Knoxville Branch trains, and days of operation.

Golden State Limited Golden States Limited California Knoxville

Talley Rand June Sheetg notes community life

Lee Henery hauled hogs to Rubio for R G Sheetz on Monday. Local residents shopped in Sisour ney Oskaloosa and Keota. Several Farmers Union meetings and sales occurred in Rubio Keota and Sigourney with various locals attending. Family visits and social gatherings filled the week including cards and refreshments at the Talley rand hall.

Talleyrand Lee Henery Rubio R. G. Sheetz Leo Vogel Sisourney W. Grieser Oskaloosa Irene Vogel Keota Leo Vee Ralph Tinnes Jake Kiefer Robert Sheets John Redlinger Lawrence Walton John W. Griener Farmers Union Willie Kiefer Hubert Sheets Johnie Goldner aAnel Mike Sian John A. Griener Kenneth Sheetz John Piefer Leo Vorel Helen Kenneth Sheety Kehton Robert Sheety Sigourney August Tinnes H. Trier Keota Lawrence Reynold Griener

Hay traffic and school events in Wellston area

Southwest of Washington man baling hay for Acel Robertson and two carloads sold to Ray Yaeger of Fairfield. O. Griffith farm shipped ten carloads from Wellston. Grace Hill and school township projects include Three View Men and prize wins. Several local residents attend events and prepare Christmas programs.

Whellston Thee Seclntz Washington Wellston Mish Scranton C. O. Griffith Acel Robertsons Chas, Brinnings Rosella Brinning Acel Robertson Grace Tilt Alan Schaefer Jot Pratt Oliver

Poothall Struggles on a Striped Plane in Boston Note

The Detroit News cites a Boston paper noting a peculiar case involving pres and a squirming struggle on a striped plane surrounded by sloping miparts of fur bearing mammals. The fragment preserves the oddball wording and unnamed participants.

Boston Detroit News

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