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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1931

Page

8

Local notes from Town City area residents visit relatives

Vivian Zear from near Coppock spends a week at cousin J. Hinshaw’s home. Mrs. Charles Stearn and Mrs. Warren Parrow of Ainsworth shop in town. Mae McCullough returns to Town City after Christmas at her parents’. She serves as house mother at Zeta Tau Alpha at the University. Mabel Munson of Crawfordsville shopped here yesterday.

Vivian Zear Near Coppock J. 2. Hinshaw Charles Stearn Warren Parrow Ainsworth Mae McCullough Town City J.T. Anderson McCullough Zeta Tau Alpha University of Town Mabel Munson Crawfordsville

Local residents travel between Washington Wayland and Chicago

Mrs Mike Flynn of Wyman was in Washington today. Mrs Shively and family were in Wayland Sunday afternoon. Miss Wilma Boshart returned with them and was the rest of Miss Dorothy Shively until Monday afternoon. Mrs George Dowell and Dorothy left Sunday evening for Chicago. Miss Dorothy Dowell is entering nurse training in Francis Willard hospital. Mrs Clyde Maxwell and Mrs Delbert Maxwell of Crawfordsville shopped here today.

Mike Flynn Wyman Washington George Dowell Dorothy Chicago Dorothy Dowell Fran Fitlard Ces Clyde Maxwell Delbert Maxwell Crawfordsville

Ten Years Ago Today Mrs Brinton Planned Western Trip

Ten years ago today Mrs W F Brinton left for an extended western tour with stops in Colorado California and planned weeks in Honolulu The note mentions hot chocolate at a fountain reading evenings and a visit to the magazine section plus hog prices at 8 25 and partly cloudy Wednesday weather likely.

W. F. Brinton Colorado California Honolulu

Speer Couple Attend Londens Sixty Third Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A Speer spent Sunday at Mr and Mrs William Londen in Pair Field for the Londens sixty third wedding anniversary. Mrs Dora Scott came from Cedar Rapids to attend Richard Taylor's funeral. George Bishop of Lexington visited Washington. Margarita Williams returned to her work in Iowa City.

A. Speer William Londen Pairfield Londens Charles Houck Cedar Dora Scott Richard Taylor Margarita Williams University of Lows Towal

Smoke Damage and Remodeling Ad Promises Low Prices

Read about nationwide drug store merchandise offered at sweeping prices. The ad invites readers to visit this week only, highlighting four days of special merchandising deals and urging customers to compare prices in person.

Mrs Turner Dies at Coppock Home

Annabelle Turner, aged 73 years, 10 months, died at her Coppock home after two strokes and a third. Funeral set Thursday at 2 pm at the Christian church. interment in Schrock cemetery. She was active in Cottonwood United Brethren and Christian work, survived by six children and many grandchildren and relatives.

Coppock Annabelle ‘Turner Puneral Very Lees Christian Church Schrock Cemetery W.T. Nesson Cottonwood United Brethren Church Turner Annanette Panghorn Henry Wayland Rudolph ‘Turner John W Frank * Manning Orville Ira Cowpock John Hyde Brighton Hattie Sprache Burlington

Oppose Selling on City Streets by Washington Council

Washington council members discussed selling merchandise from trucks on downtown streets. Attorney C C Wilson urged that such sales should not be permitted under strict city ordinances. No formal action was taken. An entertainment license was granted to Ray Minick, operating a restaurant on East Washington.

Washingtonn Council C. C. Wilson Ray Minick East Washington

Local residents visit Iowa city and Marshfield family updates

Helen Smylie and Vernette Johnson visit friends in Washington Iowa while Arch Cannon and family travel from Marshfield Oregon. Mrs Laura Longwell and daughter Louise return from Chicago visit. Catherine and Josephine Hull head to Iowa City for university studies. Wayne Knight returns to Iowa City with other students. Mr Deter Sebi suffers a stroke.

Helen Smylie Vernette Johnson Iowa City Arch Cannon Charles Mac Jola Marshfield Oregon Marie Cannon Far West Laura Longwell Louise Chicago J. le Siegte Donnie Lege

Drum Corps to Hold Annual Legion Meeting

The American Legion drum corps will hold its annual business meeting on Thursday evening January 8 at the Y M C A. A repper will be served at seven o clock, followed by the election of officers and other business.

American Legion Drum Corps Y.M.C. AL

Davenport Pair In Worded Square Collision

Miss LaVerne Smith of Davenport collided with Leigh W. Soule at the northwest corner of the square this morning. Soule’s car was struck near the rear and his wheel broken.

LaVerne Smith Davenport Leigh W. Soule Thae Souler

Mori Shop Adds Crosley Raslios for Men Models

Local shop announces handling Crosley Raslios for men and new models at Mori Shop. Radio sales, service, and repair offered from 417 Black Street. Public notice invites interest in updated radio lines and parts.

Mori Shop Salar Eail 417 KES

Gard neridges East Square Clothing Store January Sale

Gard ridges operated a clothing store on the east side of the square where the Chocolate Shop is now located. The January Sale offers Sox Special bargains in Footwear. Men’s Oxfords at 2.08, Children's Shoes and Slippers 95c to 1.05, Women’s Footwear 95c to 1.00, with various styles and sizes.

Gardner &Ridges Sox

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