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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1928

Page

8

Marriage license issued to Washington couple Charles Oscar George and Beatrice Redlinger

Washington couple Charles Oscar George and Beatrice Clara Redlinger were issued a marriage license. Various local residents including Mr. and Mrs. David Wenger and children, Fred Klophenstein of Wayland, and others from Chillicothe Ohio, Wellman and Brighton were cited in town on business or visiting.

Charles Oscar George Beatrice Clara Redlinger Washington David Wenger Fred Klophenstein Wayland

Local residents visit and travel listed in batavia trip notes

John Crone and Frank Air traveled to Batavia after weeks with relatives. Miss Bessie Wakefield returned to Seymore Iowa from a visit with Mrs. Ross Gault. Lyle Snyder went to Crawfordville on business. Walter Scranton and Walter Sprague resumed studies at Town Wesleyan College after a weekend with parents. Corinne Martin visited from Gokaloosa Iowa staying with Mrs. Hannah Welch. Oo B Meyers headed to Hannibal Missouri for two weeks of business. George Ward went to Chicago for a week of work. Mrs. Joe Dougall returned from Des Moines after a week with relatives. John Miller visiting town for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow Reed of Marengo Iowa spent weekend with local families. Thelma York was ill and unable to work at the Wichein clothing store. Merle Benson returned to Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant after the weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jennings and daughter Janet with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stenberg traveled to Burlington for the day.

Merle Benson Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Ed Berson

Thrift Week Thrift Shoes Offer In 1920

Eighty eight five dollar Flor sheim shoes and oxfords priced at 8 85 during National Thrift Week. Arch Preserver wearers can select any ten dollar style for 8 85. Ben Prankbin quote ties savings to the liquor ban era as A E Atchison Florsheims Hosiery promotes the sale.

United States Ben Prankbin A. E. Atchison Florsheims Arch-Preserve

Local notices and social schedule for Ainsworth area

Miss Ella Reitan, Miss Francis Minick and Miss Leona Allen spent the day in Burlington. Sunday school notes from Christian Church mention AV music and Home Coming on January 29. Various town visitors listed, and local business notices include tire shop ads and an auctioneer.

Ella Reitan Francis Minick Leona Allen Burlington Christian Church C. C

Notice to Bidders for Piling Contract in Washington County

Sealed bids due February 1 1928 at 3 30 PM by the Washington County Auditor for 70 pilings 25 ft 40 pilings 30 ft 16 pilings 35 ft in decay free or treated cedar or yellow pine with delivery by July 1 1928. Must meet Iowa State Highway Commission specs and accompany a 5 percent certified check. Bond of 75 percent of contract price required. payment cash on delivery. J T Matthews County Auditor.

Board of Supervisors Washington County Iowa Washington Iowa State Highway Commission

Twin Tips Farm Dream Sparks Between Connie and McGuire

Connie Weldon and John McGuire, both bound for Orchard Farm in New Jersey, meet on a Hudson ferry and arrive at a shared taxi. They discuss pooling resources to buy Twin Tips Farm, hoping to raise poultry, butter, and jams for a city tearoom, and confess growing affection as they plan to return with a deposit.

Onnie New Jersey Hudson Connie John McGuire Orchard Farm McGuire Raeh Yeeks McCure Tye Joan McGuire Connie Weldon

Moriarty Mourns Sister Death in Arispie Iowa

J G Moriarty reports the death of his youngest sister Mrs O B Nichols in Arispie Iowa. Her sister Mrs T M O Connor and nephew W P Moriarty traveled by midnight train to attend the funeral held Sunday. Moriarty expresses regret at not being able to go.

J. G. Moriarty O. B. Nichols Arispie Iowa T. M. O'Connor W. P. Moriarty Moriarty

Frank Carpenter Visits Local Community for Headquarters

Frank Carpenter of Washington state is visiting with friends and makes his headquarters at the Harry Ferguson home in the community.

Frank Carpenter Washington State Harry Ferguson

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