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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1929

Page

8

Local notices and society items from a 1929 page

Readable fragments reveal social updates: Jane Godfrey returns from Chicago to Clinton. Violet Bramer spends Christmas vacation at home and teaches in Clinton schools. Miss Lyn Thompson mentioned. Armory dance announced for Tres., Jan. 3 with Joe Mc Graw as floor manager and William son Orchestra. Homer Stephen referenced in page 5 notice.

Jane Godfrey Chicago Mrs. Lyn Thompson Armory Tres Joe McGraw Williamson Orchestra Violet Bramer Clinton

State Tax Levy of 9.32 Mills For 1929 30 Heads Budget

Des Moines January 4 Governor Hammill approved the governor’s budget plan submitted to the g0 mteri Frown. The proposed levy is 9.32 mills for the 1929 1930 campaign, with total receipts from non taxation sources estimated at 12 783 330 dollars. The plan anticipates 35 million dollars in spending and relies on future tax measures for potential additional revenue.

Des Moines Lotane Pinal Budge John Hammill Gare

Travel of L Young from Waterloo and store ad note

L Young returned from Waterloo after visiting his daughter and mentions obtaining a magazine and various remedies. An unrelated store ad touts Vicks VapoRub Quinine and H and H cough syrup with a hogs sale at eight dollars. Weather forecast unsettled tonight and Saturday with snow and colder conditions.

Vick Vapo H&e

Sympathy messages and thanks from the Crawford and Keeter families

In memory of Ross Crawford and Mary Crawford, Milford Keeter and family express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and aid shown during the difficult time. The brothers and sisters note their appreciation for the prayers cards and flowers received from friends and neighbors.

Ross Crawford Mary Crawe Ross Crawford Milford Keeter

King's Illness Statement Issued by Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace released a formal statement to medical weeklies noting the king’s gradual improvement from weakness and low blood pressure but warning the process remains long and anxious. It cites nourishment by feeder, no blood transfusion, and ongoing treatments including parathyroid extract and ray therapy with emyem diminishing and discharge.

London Buckingham Palace The Lancet British Medical Journal Tate United States

Bit of Drama Closes Fuller Term as Massachusetts Governor

In Boston on January 3 10P Alvan Fuller ends his tenure as Massachusetts governor. Frank G Allen takes oaths as the new chief executive while Rose retires from the state house and kisses the state flag. A Sacco and Vanzetti reference appears as Fuller weighs the fate, of the executed defendants, amid public attention and mixed sentiment.

Fuller Boston Alvan 'T. Fuller Massite Boston Common Mat Kotts Frank G. Allen Rose State House Jackson Sacco-Vangetti Sacco Vanzetti Willpype Aghiegwy Raing Nim Veden Espn Jana Tite Fenildren Gardner Jackson

Luxurious yet affordable rides headline new Ess Evelyn Gibson event

In Minneapolis the Ess Evelyn Gibson and Maxine Barren show off stylish new cars at 602 W Wash from January 3 to January 7. A large Spring shipment arrived this morning from the Oey Company featuring AM shades and sizes up to 130 with prices around S900. Earnest White visits Cotter for two days, while a funeral brings Mr and Mrs Simons and friends together for James Turkingtor's service in Latte.

He Oey Company

Community notices and social updates from Mason City

Disconnected items list travels by residents to Washington and Cedar Rapids for a nurses home dedication, visits with relatives, and a holiday break. Mentions Mrs Heese Hartman Lucile Hartman Cherry McEihinnes Mrs C F Boller Mir ror Livingston Jane Godfrey A W Roeder Ofscilla Morrison Helwick Mason City residents Stephen Stanley Moore heads to Chillicothe Missouri for chess study. Also notes shoppers at Penney Company shipments new Curlee clothes and spring patterns, and Women's Relief Corps Grand Army post joint installation with potluck dinner.

Heese Hartman Lucile Hartman Cherry McEihinnes C. F. Boller Mirror Livingston Jane Godfrey A. W. Roeder Women's Relief Corps Grand Army

New Marengo Bank Opens Next Monday

Marengo Ta January 4 town with no banking facility since 30 years will see the Town County Savings Bank open next Monday after recent organization and state charter approval.

Marengo Bank Marengo, Ta

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