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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1929

Page

5

News Notes from Neighboring Towns and Country

Havre correspondent reports local exchanges and visits among area families. Many names appear including Zieglowsky, Westens, Gardner, Weerman, Kaufman, Stafford, Smyth, and Hopping with tasks such as hauling hay delivering corn and butcher work. Frequent calls show social visits, Sunday gatherings, and travel to Washington and Flint.

Fred Albert Zieglowsky Bert Marsh Ainsworth Havre Vann Chicago Will and Aaron Havre Shipping Association John Marten Westens John Sim ¢ Miller Washington Mering Ng Mon Howard McBrides William McBride Walter Gardner John Weerman Elwyn Tony Kaufman Will Stafford Marten Westen Harry Bishops Joan de Bryan Swift Westen Charlie “Zielowsky Albert Ziezlow Velma John Zieglow-turday Wil Mayhew Sky Peter Witting Susie Hopping

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Cedar Rapids Area

Cedar Rapids area families share visits with relatives and neighbors. friends gather for Sunday socials at Roberts and Snyder homes while moves and farewells occur in the community. School events include spelling contests and a postponed program due to severe weather, with coasting parties and a stringtown gathering reported.

Dare's Mentha Pepsin Promised To End Indigestion

A promotional plea touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a cure for indigestion gas and breathlessness. It claims the tonic builds a run-down stomach and allows eating without distress and guarantees money back if not effective through Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.

Lemmon’s

UlenDale Notes On Local Moves And Deaths

UlenDAle February 4 residents report neighbors leaving for Gulfport Mississippi and Cedar Rapids visit plans. Charles K Warren who died Wednesday morning was a former local resident. Mrs Wagner plans a visit with family before leaving. Milo Weaver hosts CW club and bridge. Cats reclaim barn area as weather turns cold affecting feed and mice. Several residents update on school, mail routes, and corn shelling efforts.

Ilendale Hiner Sale Monay Francis Mitchi Morris Donald Gulfport Missis Wagner Madelon Givens Roger Jones Milo Weaver Charles K. Warren Award Keating Cedar Rapid West Chester William Miller, Jr Gil Miller

Community notes from Ainsworth and area casualties

R L Lewis Schroeder reports small town visitors and family gatherings in Ainsworth and nearby homes. Rod Arnold and Feb Mrs visited Leo Hazen home. Washington visitors Will Pant. Ed Kleinberg hosted and joined Louie Schroeder. Rex Fitzgerald stayed with sister ahead of a sale. Numerous locals attended the Edmondson sale.

Ainsworth Rodney Arnold Billy Leo Hazen Will Pant Washington Ed Kleinberg Manfore Wilcos Ed Kleinbers Louie Schroeder Rex Fitzgerald Jim Edmonson Edmondson

Local Socials Report A Weekend of Gatherings

Wednesday saw Lee Hunt drive to Iowa City while Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson spent Friday afternoon in Washington. Friday evening the L G club hosted a party with Tee Hunt, Dick Lins, and Louie Schroeder organizing. attendees dressed for the event and enjoyed themselves. Next meeting set for Rob Paul’s place with Rob Paul in charge of entertainment. Floyd Letts and Grove returned from Chicago Thursday.

Lee Hunt Iowa City Glen Anderson Washington L. G. Club Charse Tee Hunt Dick Lins Louie Schroeder Rob Paul's Rob Paul Floyd Letts Grove Returne Chicago

Crawfordsville Declamatory Contest At High School

Local declamatory event set for Monday February 4 at 7 20 p m in the Crawfordsville high school auditorium Readers include Emma Lou Bul ers Thelma Ed Jimmy Crickets Relen Huston Lena Jones Jimmy Tones John McNeill Frances Mast Betty Maxine Lowe Louise Barnes Alice Holme and Neil Stover The program notes roads and weather may affect attendance and Rev A N Porter will not preach at the United Presbyterian church this Sabbath as services are altered

Crawfordsville China Emma Lou Bulers Uncle Joe Thelma Jimmy Crickets Relen Huston Lena Jones Jimmy Tones John McNeill Frances Mast Rut Meyer Betty Maxine Lowe Pup John Wot Neil Stover Louise Barnes Alice Holme White Hands Telham M White A. N. Porter United Presbyt Mabel Crooks Mon Town J. H. Crooks Maret Winfield Gravel Wyman Y People’s Savings Bank Wyman N. J. Brown Winfield

Local Socials and School Sports Recap

In a home gathering at Mrs. BF Brown’s, Mrs. Blake of Winfield cared for the mother and guests as a lively afternoon unfolded. Valentine exchanges and readings lit the event while a sudden indigestion attack interrupted the hostess before refreshments could be served. Nearby, a girls’ basketball game between Crawfordsville and Olds produced a 240 to 8 score in Olds’ favor, with Olds dominating on their floor and Black’s team noted for strong play this year.

Veo Arie A RE. Brown South Yankee Street Clay Nathan Jones Harvey Jones Nancy Wikoff Uieasnt Plain Ira Hadley Zora Balderson Donald Gowey Ahter Marry Hamilton Harry A. Hosler M. D. Gowey Fred Dutton South Russell Mons Fairfield Champ C. ©. Rogers Hugh George Bray Keota Fairfield Mrn Luther Elmore Ada Watson Ann Gowey Stella Gowey Farmer's Union H.C. Jones BF. Brown Rawfordsville Qlds Olds

Submarine Escape Tests Prove Deep Dive Inventive Geniu s

Key West Florida reports successful trials of deep sea escape devices. Lieut A B Momsen and Torpedoman Edward Kolin conducted experiments from the hulk of a submerged ship, proving capability to depths around forty feet, with prior tests at greater depths achieving success.

Key West Fla Mexico Furth A. B. Momsen Edward Kolin

Snowy Night Rock Party Delayed Mail Service

Friday evening a large group including Mr and Mrs Emery Luchty and son Max Mr and Mrs Etha Tiooks the Alliman family Louis Rinner and Alice Wead gathered at Rex Swan home for a rock party due to heavy snow delaying the Noble mail carrier by three days.

Cascarets promise gentle relief for bowels without habit

An advertisement extols cascara as the ideal laxative, claiming it stimulates bowel movement without weakening the system. It argues that Cascarets build a habit only for infrequent use and that small doses suffice when aid is needed again.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Sparks Clarence Lynn Curtis Snyder Laughters Hare Banks Hazel Ivan Little Suny D. C. Robertson's Charles Brown Flint Wichiga Glenn Miller A. N. Bowen J. W. van Dyke Galesburg Mlinors Len Little H. T. Carris Andy Augusiine B. R Joh Calvin Jim Putver B. R. Lent Cedar Rapids WC. Long Souch W. C Tone Royal Roberton Roberts Howard Snyder Gos Little John Lanes Howard Snyder BR. Scott John Calvin Matt Wehr Gelvin Bowen John Robertson Ralph Robertson Paul Sparkes A. D. Moody Eth Emerson Carris Kenneth Bowen Bray Ezra Wenger Gordon Nebraska Rex Swan Marian Ethan Brooks Widmer J. J. Rich Dan Widmer Noa Widmer Dr. Allen Stringtown Lemma Wilson W. W. Wilson Warre Iowa Southern Utilities Company Iowa Ulendale Thomas Gerde Nellie Manner Lemp Haz Westinghouse Iron Westinghous Kenmorf Tron J.C. Penney CG Englis Men ’S. Worsted Ats Cascarets Hc
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