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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1927
Page
6
Leonard Stenberg went to Centerville on business this morning. Ed Mayhew and his daughter Edna Maurine, ill with the flu for three weeks, are very much improved. Today Mr. Mayhew made his customary call at the farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Q O M Gray returned from a two month trip through Peoria Sparland and nearby Illinois towns visiting relatives. They note nine inches of snow there and visited George Madison in Peoria. Willis Wittmer, a local high school student, visited Havre for a short vacation. Ray and Mrs. Ray Ralston of Winfield returned after attending the Jay Brewer site yesterday.
Knotek Brothers sale drew strong prices with a top bid of 500 dollars and the cheapest at 90 dollars. The event celebrated the World Champion Duroc in Knotek’s herd as Washington County shows pride in its livestock. Also promoting a Flor sheim co operation campaign sale featuring comfortable arch-preserver footwear at eight dollars eighty five cents.
Mary Ellen Bergen died at her son Henry Bergen's home in Louisa Center. Funeral at Columbus City Methodist Church followed by burial in Columbus City cemetery. She originated in Louisa County and left a large family including three sons and two daughters with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rotary club heard life histories by Bill Rawne and Frank Carter, each telling engaging personal stories. Catherine Goff, director of music for the schools, performed two numbers with Edith Boileau at the piano, joined by Jesse Miller and Mrs. Tracy Phillips in a vocal outing.
The Toledo market report shows Clover cash at 23.00 domestic and 20.50 imported with futures: Feb 18.35 and March 18.40. Timothy cash new at 2.80 with Feb 2.95 and March 3.00. Alaska cash 22.00 and March 22.25. hay priced at 25.00.
Miss Prudence Johns hosts visitors from Waterloo and St Louis while local residents discuss teaching changes and travel. The wedding of Miss Barry to Mr Johnson unfolds with Lambda Chi Alpha ties and plans for a Curtsys Tea Gardens reception, followed by a Yuma honeymoon.
Ward's Bargain Basement advertises silk fringe in multiple colors with yard values up to 85e. Local residents shop and visit. J C Bauer travels to Des Moines to take up legislative duties with wife Mrs Bauer joining him to Keota. Mrs Anna Nelson moves from Noble to Willis property on North Avenue D. Jay McNamara of Iowa City made a business call. hay sale details note 5 to 6 tons clover and second crop hay at Denham sale Friday. other towns mentioned include South English and I S U illness news about Harold Turner.
The David McLaughlin farm of 200 acres north of town was sold yesterday to Boyd Foster for 250 an acre. Foster then sold his 160 acre farm to John A and Everette Stewart. 40 acres of McLaughlin land bought by Mr Poster went to George and John Stewart. The report notes Johnson earned a BA from Colorado Agricultural College and an MA from Ames in electrical engineering and now works for the Southern Sierras Power Company, being assigned to Yuma.
Community briefs include visits and illness at home with Ralph Coffman and Carrie Blake, a sick relative, and a progress update on John Wilson. Also reported are hospital surgeries for Mildred Paul, a 1st U P cafeteria event, new ash trays at Studebaker Garage, and various local errands, travel, and shop notices.
Columbus shoppers are invited to equip their cars with Goodrich mode tires including A-30Xx 31-2 priced at 8.60 and 29 x 4.40 at 9.80 with other sizes priced proportionately. A free ash tray valued at 1.25 is included with each tire.
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