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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

Page

5

News Notes from Our Neighbors and Country Life Reflections

West Chester reports a quirky local tale about a man named Frank Dayt and a talking moment during a ring ceremony. Observations on weather, farming, and community chatter weave through town life, with reflections on old times, names, and the value of honest farming over speculation, plus stray notes on radio programs and local markets.

Frank Oral Ed Thra Keota Joe McGraw Keota West Chester Rackers Hatton Smith Llewit Journal Ashers Adam Wells

Indianapolis News Reports Popular Pastime Amid Taxes Protest

A readable fragment notes public interest in a popular pastime as a protest over taxes unfolds in Indianapolis. The brief mentions residents engaging in the activity while voicing tax objections.

Indianapolis

Erva Marshall and GC Franklyn wed in Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction on February 20 Miss Erva Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs George Marshall of Wapello married GC Franklyn formerly with the state Highway Commission at the Methodist church with Rev Je W Zerbe officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Max Meanie. The bride, once employed at Cedar Rapids Business College, plans to remain in Cedar Rapids until April 1. The report notes various local social activities and residents’ movements surrounding the event.

Columbus Junction Erva Marshall George Marshall Wapello Franklyn State Highway Commission Methodis Je W. Zerbe Max Meanie Cedar Rapids rTogay Wit Green Ier Hi Crenine Markste Oklahoma Blankenhorn David Blankenhorn Barker Hones Onaire Rysa Poon ‘Alle Pace Thie Viciit Aled Ther Jost Webr Washigton Ella Wale Golo Fraskionine W. A Punean Anna Mulhern Helen Orr J. B. Reaney Red Oak RJ Reaney Louisa Reaney Keota BW. Murdock HE. Ore JA. Endst

Riverside social notes and family visits in Riverside area

Miss Emily Lora and Mr and Mrs William Mincer hosted and visitors included Anna Lear, Mrs Henry Prymek, Mr Frank Lear, and Mr Alva Bell. Funeral for Thomas Conesvile, Theresa Geret’s passing mourned. Card games, meals, and gatherings at the Mincers, Loracks, Hecks, Havelts, and other neighbors described with names, places, and Sundays and Tuesdays across Riverside community.

Riverside Bo Green William Mincer Anna Lear Frank Lear Henry Prymek Frank Devorak Alva Bell Thomas Conesvile George Horn Jest Heck Bess Heck Wesley Arthur Lorack Jack Frost Stanley Heck Alva Heck Frank Mincer James Devoreks Raymond Lorack Peter Gerot Sam Hn Moss Henry Vanard Will Lear Joe Tresa Lear Town City Irene Lorine Mincer Cait Murdock

Fairfield Social Notes From A Busy Weekend

VEO reports a bustling Fairfield weekend with visits to grandparents and hospital stays. Families including Bray Balderson Danavid Hester and Beauchamp attended gatherings, oyster stew spreads, and local baptisms or births noted while others traveled to nearby towns for events and services.

Dorby Hex Bray George Bra Zora Balderson Ottumwa Ira Hadley St. Joseph Hospital Clarence Danavid George Bray Glenn Hester Fairfield Rollin Spalding Ralph Bray Mona Ava Roberts Pay Letha Loren Jane Rice Hazel Bale Trail Phylis Jenn Beal Dale Carrh Elbert Bt Nore Jorge Bray Glenn Beauchamp Jr DE. Miller Brigiton Merril Rose Cialdeete Moward Grown Dupaay Parr MeLsis Elta Konsi Bar Iwuiprawane Bondi Tigg Baren Statler Gern Glenn Beauchamp Glenn Caine Carl Deering Duane Keith

Contests Aimed at Peace Seek Realistic Formulation

The article argues that international athletic contests could aid world peace only if a viable format is invented. It notes current proposals lack practicality and would need clear, mutually beneficial rules and broad cooperation to succeed.

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