Mrs Howell Back From Riverside School Work
Mrs W E Howell returned last night from her school work at Riverside and is spending the weekend at her home here.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1930
Page
8
Mrs W E Howell returned last night from her school work at Riverside and is spending the weekend at her home here.
Chapter Masons, Royal Arch Masons, last evening installed officers with Carlton Haven as installing officer and W. T. Carson marshal. Officers named include J. W. Eastin high priest H. G. McBride king CC. Robinson scribe George L. McDaniel treasurer A. W. Yard secretary D. La Carbaugh captain of the host c Gault principal sojourner N C Putnam royal arch captain Harry C. Ward third veilman P O Cnossen second veilman M O Sharp first veilman J M Bickford Tyler W T Carson Wilder C Bell Hallitt Grayson finance committee
Charles Brinning left midweek for Texas and other southern points to spend the rest of the winter. He travels with John Dusenberry in an automobile.
On January 23 John Olds announces a closing out sale nine miles south of Washington. The notice lists the sale action and location.
Everett Patterson of Columbus Nebraska visits his parents Mr and Mrs L Patterson. His son leaves for a new home in San Francisco. There is no use limping around when Ny al corn remover will take out the corn and softness in a few days. The price is 25 cents. We carry Edison Mazda lamps for homes and a 29 volt for farms. Top on hogs $9.85. Weather calls for snow tonight and Sunday and not quite so cold.
Miss Catherine Reese and Miss Elsie Moser went to Burlington last evening to spend the weekend with a college friend. J R Wenger of Wayland and Norman Bean of Ainsworth visited Washington for the day. Miss Lydia Vinz of Peoria Illinois visits the home of Rev A A Ving and family.
The Tropical Radio company establishes a direct radio service between New Orleans and Porto Rico due to rising business between the two ports.
A Detroit restaurant decorates its dining room with miniature airplane bodies suspended from the ceiling to enhance the appeal of electric fans. The owner claims the quirky feature draws customers and creates a distinctive atmosphere.
For sale a Remington shotgun in 12 gauge with a checkered stock and case. Includes age details and a contact request for interested buyers.
The annual meeting of the Glen dale telephone company will be held at Glendale school house on Monday evening January 15.
Washington defeats Mt. Pleasant 36 to 20 with key contributions from Westermark and Riese. Mt. Pleasant struggles at the line as Edwards and Bennett lead the effort, while free throws miss several opportunities. Referee credited as Harrison of Iowa.
Glendale January 9 Mrs Thomas Gerdes correspondent reports John Simmerring aids in selling cattle hogs horses and machinery to a large crowd at his sale. A son born January 1 to Mr and Mrs John K Koehler of Vernon Colorado announced in Wray. A telephone meeting was postponed to next week. Miss Gertrude Anderson out with mumps. William Miller Jr traveled to Has.
Announcements list afternoon meeting of the Fortnighty club’s literature department next Monday with Mrs J E Lemmon followed by the Alma Hearne Holland Society gathering Tuesday evening with Mrs Mae Jones Usual supper to be served Allie Round in charge of the lesson Shiloh school district ladies meet Thursday afternoon January 16 with Mrs Wm Darbyshire for lamp chades lesson
Fred Rahmiller aged 65 lifelong resident and prominent farmer died Thursday night at his home two miles west of Columbus Junction after a paralytic attack. Funeral at his home Sunday at 2 PM with Mrs Herman Cathompp of Rock Island officiating. burial in Columbus City cemetery.
Town reports visitors from Casey Iowa Wellman Des Moines and Missouri. Grand New Year dinner and aid club gatherings at local homes. Sale at Alison Maas farm west of Wellman next Tuesday Maple Crest hatchery started up and various family visits over the holidays.
Brighton correspondent reports Mrs Marie Kessel hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon Chas Truloch returned from Stockton Kansas after attending his sister's husband's death Frank Weldner family visited Farmington Lewis Courtney home Ronald Matlock and Donald Parker left for Los Angeles driving via Denver likely encounter snow Oscar Mangold went to Florida on business Mrs C E Dayton travels to Waterloo then Sioux City to visit sons
Mrs. Lillian Davison returns home after a holiday visit with relatives in Birmingham. Mrs. Harriman comes back to Princeton Missouri from a visit with sister Mrs. Frank Hoskins. Mrs. Ora Crumley of Minneapolis visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mart Brinton. Her mother recovers well after an operation at Fairfield hospital. Miss Frieda Vanerus arrives home from Des Moines on Thursday.
Brighton residents report a Black Hawk club New Year celebration with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Garrett and families, Mrs. Lena Barnes visiting, and a surprise party on Lena Barnes. Guests enjoyed cards, music, and refreshments. Several locals moved residences and others hosted family visits.
Local notices report AUCTIONEER D F Macon of Washington Iowa. families traveling to attend funerals in Keota. Elizabeth Crabble teaching at West Chester changing trains. Mrs M O Sharp visiting Eldon. Mr and Mrs Robert Sheetz from near Keota shopping. Edna Maurine Mayhew ill with appendicitis improving. Chas Brown auctioneer contact. O G Wilson visiting from Omaha. Clarence Logan visiting Fairfield. Mrs Ralph Lytle and son Vivian returning from Des Moines after visit with her mother.
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