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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1929
Page
7
At a United Presbyterian church meeting in Crawfordsville Iowa the Women’s Missionary Society gathered last week at Mrs Grace Williams home to discuss church work and plans.
Iowa mothers report their underweight and fretful children improve with California Fig Syrup. The testimonial cites Cecelia Bauer of Mart Iowa gaining weight and rosy cheeks after using the syrup, urging buyers to choose the genuine California product to avoid imitators.
Keota banks held their annual meeting and elected new leadership. Security State Bank officers include W. F. Stoner as president J. W. Stewart vice president L A Lacey cashier and W Statler assistant cashier with Wiss Vivian Barton as stenographer and bookkeeper. Directors named include W F P Stoutner J W Stewart C A Lacey W R Stewart J C Delmerty and George Blattner to fill a vacancy. Farmers Savings Bank personnel list J C Mayer president George Stephenson vice president W Helscher Walter Stele cashier and Miss Helen Het
Keota district deputy grand master W. B. Melacgs and staff installed the 1.0. C. F. officers at joint session Thursday night. Rebekah lodge officers were installed by Miss Lelia Horn and staff including N. G. Mrs Grace White and others. The evening closed with refreshments.
Washington area residents report several illnesses keeping students home this week. Mrs Bogers visits with Anna Rogers and Bessie assists with housework. Kalona visitors, the Rathmel family, return home Tuesday. Roy Thatcher home plans to move Saturday as neighbors miss the family while road conditions hinder travel.
The Morand Libenguth estate sold at referee’s sale to Frank Libenkroth for 1 1/2 acres at 240 dollars per acre and 9 adjoining acres at 75 dollars per acre. William Griffin served as referee. A new garage opened by William Wengler in the former Havel Feed Store room. The event notes visits from Mr and Mrs Hoffstetter of Lincoln Nebraska and Martin Birrer of Hills to Mr and Mrs Joseph Hellaman.
Suto describes snowblocks separating New Tin Oh and Win Koenig homes forcing residents to bypass fences and fields to reach pastures. Mentions Lloyd Staxner serving on a jury and John Kurtz injuring a cow. Roy Thatcher and John Karte involved in beef-related incidents. Rural carrier interruptions and woodcutting efforts noted along with local social calls and visits.
Jol HaRAR Sa WH and Miss Loretta Knobel wed at St Wenceslaus Church in Iowa City on January 16. Rev. A J Panoch performed the ceremony for a small gathering. reception followed at home. couple to reside on a farm at Oakdale after March 1.
Jan 19 notes show Alris Musil on a business trip to Chic. Karl Libe delivered a car load of hogs to Washington with Roy Libe and Fran Libe aiding. John Libe and Will Beater prepared for the Libe, Chas Libe and Roy Libe involved in the shipment.
Meyers praised the sale as well attended during the winter season. Walnut Ladies Club members elected officers at Hiram Coakley’s home while refreshments were served. Mary Mickey visited family midweek as Ray Libes planned a move to Carrolton Missouri where Roy Lake acquired a half interest in a bakery business.
Rev. Oswalt, pastor of the First Christian Church at Elkhart, was reported in serious condition after his automobile exploded following the use of a blowtorch on the carburetor. Police and rescue crews responded. condition and cause are under investigation.
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