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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

5

Indian Creek club elects officers for new year

Indian Creek society notes Wednesday meeting with Mrs Henry Mineart. Officers elected: Mrs Dan Guy president, Mrs Taylor Stout vice president, Mrs Ralph Frazey secretary treasurer, Mrs Mabel Jay reporter. Members sewed valentines and enjoyed refreshments. Next meeting planned in two weeks at undecided location.

Indian Creek Club Henry Mineart Dan Guy Taylor Stout Ralph Frazey Mabel Jay Dayton Guy Lovely Christie

Ainsworth U P Church Announces Farewell Social

The Ainsworth U P church plans a farewell social for Rev. W McCrory on Friday night with asked bring adwiches and cookies. A cottage prayer meeting is set at C W Busby 08 East Washington Street Sunday at 2 30. Neighbors urged to attend funeral services for Moothart at Harmon's book store. Section No 1 Home Beano meets Friday Feb 15 in M Building. Past Noble Grand Circle hosts family supper at 6 o'clock in I C B dining room.

Ainsworth U.P. Church Rev. W . McCrory C. W. Busby East Washington Street

Wellman News Notes and Local Happenings

Bardhey Bell Jr of Wellman Iowa is mentioned along with a trip by J G Wehrle to Iowa City to recover a Ford car. Helen Schroeder visits, local residents visit in town, and a snowbound drive on No 81 to Washington is described. The Wellman community club meets with plans for summer band concerts and school board cooperation, while Wellman Mutual Telephone elects leaders and touts its large exchange network and value.

Wellman Iowa J. G.J. Wehrle Iowa City Des Moines Helen Schroeder JF. C. Schroeder Oliver Reif Washington Florida California Lona the Wellman Community Clu Tom ‘O'Flaherty Wellman Mutual J. A. Birkay C. T. Andeson Perrin

Hoover Buffer Guards Hoover Visit From Office Seekers

President elect Hoover relies on a buffer, Colonel Horace Mann, to deflect office seekers during a Florida stopover. Mann, in a hotel office, manages access for visitors while remaining in the background. Hoover plans a Florida tour ending with a Naples arrival before a Pontoon outing.

Miami Beach Fla Hoover Horace Mann Mann Florida Republican Organization Coronel Messenge Mann Colonies House President Wilson Tennessee Washington White House Thomas A Fort Myer Saunterer Florida Naples FM Tigon Heny Ford Harvey Firestone Finelly Tarpon

Toes Turnishede Brings Sanacienes To Pass One Dish

Local event at 30703 invites residents to share a dish and bring sanacienes for a communal gathering. Organizers request potluck style contributions and suggest arriving by 6 PM for seating and socializing.

Y M C A Basketball Tourney Heads to Second Round

The Y M C A basketball tournament enters the second round with two games remaining for each team. High school age games at 1:30 tomorrow will shape the silver trophy outcome, with Marion McAvoy’s five clashing with Berne Enslin’s squad. Willis Teets’s quintet faces George McAvoy as the B class action features mixed results and near ties as teams chase top spots.

Marion McAvoy Berne Enslin Willis Teets Quintette George McAvoy W. Teets B. Enslin G. McAvoy M. McAvoy Tom McElhinney Ga Roe Bob Trim Mckthinney Ohn Jackson Urday James Wagoners Alles Knight Cane Marion Sandy Daryl Dodder Bid Springmans Howard Benn Harold Ahrens Mastin

Reports on Wheat Condition in Early December 1928

The United States wires crop report for December 1, 1928, shows wheat at 4.4 percent or normal, vs 86 percent on December 1, 1927, per the International Institute of Agriculture. Warmer year end temperatures harmed late growth. extended cold or snow was uneven, with thin snow cover except in the northern belt. by February 6, snow cover over the Ohio Valley was inadequate in parts and fair in others, with still cold in Indiana and Illinois.

Rome United States International Institute of Agriculture Ohio Indiana Minois

Question Beaure you ws: visu wen go ahead

A brief quip from Mi ami Herald questions knowing if one is right before acting. The line suggests hesitation and debate over decisiveness and consequence. The phrasing hints at a historic dialect or typographical error reflecting a past era.

Mi Ami Herald

Radio stocks too high say Senate witness

Col. Man ton Davis vice president of the Radio Corporation of America told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that radio stocks are selling far above their value. He warned American investors buy radio shares hoping for a Ford-like rise, and predict a rush similar to automobile stocks.

Awashington Fen Col. Manton Davis Radio Corporation of America Senate Interestate Commerce Commtee Davis

Bridge craze spreads among London youth says mother

Vogue of London reports that even school children host bridge games at home. A London mother notes entertaining is easy with tea or dinner and two or three bridge tables, highlighting how the pastime has grown popular across mornings and in Germany too.

London Germany

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