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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
8
Dr W W Bowers travels to Lincoln Nebraska to visit his mother recovering from an appendicitis operation and his son Raymond. The notice also lists local property for sale and various small village happenings plus obituaries and social updates from Fairfield area.
A. C. Byveringham will speak at the Columbus Junction high school auditorium Thursday evening on subjects vital to American welfare. The town notes a flurry of visitors and events including local gatherings, church services, and community updates.
Miss Juanita Rosenberger began work yesterday at Westphal Jewelry replacing Miss Edith Spera in the hemstitching department.
J. C. Jones and the Schmidt sisters with the Sands siblings and the Trotters from Ainsworth are described shopping in Washington. The piece notes fascination with how the subject qualified and ends with a reflective line about learning through life.
Locat News notes Rev. W G Robb coming back from Oakdale for a month long stay no services at Covenanter church during his absence Buckley meeting held Feb 26 Buckley. T C Wilson traveled to Davenport as a business passenger this morning. Mrs William Luchsam visited Riverside planning a few days at the Quinn home. Mrs Ethel Flynn a distinct deity of the ORS spent Sunday with relatives and left for Columbus Junction to conduct a school of instruction this afternoon and in aped the chapter this evening.
Donald Anderson of Chicago arrived in Washington to visit his sister Mrs. T. L. Brookhart as the benefit concert at the Methodist Church proceeds. Frank Gobble traveled to West Chester as a business passenger. The pool the play by Miss Mayo of New York City at the Methodist church March 2 promises a message about living as Christ would, with free admission and silver offerings. Theo and Joe Oriez along with Miss Corinne Oriez and J. M. Speer head to Laurafeld for the Chaplus funeral this afternoon.
Mrs George Marrow of Ainsworth buys Red River Early Ohio seed potatoes from C and R Produce Co in Washington. Julius Enslin of Clark and Dustin returns from St. Louis with new stock. Anderson concert tonight at M B Church promises a rare musical treat. Mer Anderson praised as a premier Chicago concert singer.
Store showcases two bedroom suites on the floor recently. one features a smooth finish and distinct design while offered at a low price to attract buyers.
There has been exchange of town property with Mrs. Stephen Hayden purchasing her residence from the Hayden heirs and Mr. John Strain buying the Sherr Benson property. Mrs. Rachel Rowan remains confined to bed with illness for several weeks at her daughter’s home of Mrs. BE. W. Suessard, Horn to Mr. and Mrs. Dorr Eth.
In Crawfordsville Iowa on February 23 the girls basketball team welcomed their parents free to the game. After the girls game the Yar mouth and Junior Hi teams played until rain cut the half short. The district declamatory contest will be held February 27 in the school auditorium with Olds Wayland Washington and Crawfordsville contestants.
The writer describes three miles from West Chester a road with mud lumps the size of a Ford coupe blocking traffic and making meetups impossible. The piece notes old road conditions and references local landmarks Hays farm and Harry Davidson's corner along with a light Verdant of Groundhog Day comments from Mrs Augustine and daughter Wil.
Crawfordsville report notes Milton Davidson, visiting Columbus Junction yesterday, takes a clerical post in a drug store there and begins work tomorrow. The column also covers Washington residents Mr and Mrs M DeLong spending the day with relatives, Gladys Strothman’s return from New London, Frances Redfern’s trip to Yarmouth, and Miss Mabel Crooks hosting the Idle Awhile Club.
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