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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
15
Dayton Grove January 29. Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson with sons Charles and Walter visited the Moothart family in Washington on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs H L Dusenberry and Hilly visited Wm Dusenberry's on Thursday. Tom Knotts and Will Embree were Washington visitors on Saturday. Miss Hattie Rickard stayed Wednesday night at the Givens. Mr and Mrs Abbia Knotts visited at the Henderson home Saturday evening. Merte Gardner has been out of school due to illness.
The University of Iowa plans a 500 watt WHAA radio station broadcasting from Iowa City, enabling nationwide reception. Programs will include lectures, music, and athletic events, with Carl Menzer supervising and the 83‑piece university orchestra featured in the lineup.
The world famous Danish merchant M. Bruuns coin collection will be broken up and offered for sale. An English and Irish collection featuring coins made by Danish Vikings in England has been acquired for the Reyes Coin and Medal collection. The remaining selections are to be offered for sale at public auction.
Miss Jennie Strum drove to Washington on Saturday. Treva McBride called on Fred Foranash last week.
Keota high school reports strong showing with 24 entrants in oratorical, dramatic and humorous categories. Winners include Waldo Teeters first in Oratorical Universal Peace and Lester Smith second for American Spirit, with Harriet Pike first in Dramatic One of the Lease and Pauline Randolph second in Joe's Baby.
The Wellman community club held a banquet for 85 at Odd Fellows hall with Prof. Schimidg and Dr. Chase from Iowa City unable to attend due to icy roads. The group planned another banquet for February 7 and other local movements include Glen Dutton shipping cattle to Chicago and FPD Snavely returning from Washington, D.C. after a month with family.
Miss Funice Baker assists Mrs. H. J. Cuddeback this week. Rev. Hillis preached Sunday, but bad roads kept attendance small. Della Neal returned from nursing at Dan Rohrer’s. Marion Smith family and Eunice Baker visited Frank Smith. Enterprise School two miles north of New Haven is closed on ac-
Glen Millers sale drew a good crowd as the family plans to move to Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs George McGinnis welcome a son weighing eight pounds. A fare well party for the Millers was held. Chas Bohac closed out and plans to move to Chicago. Farm rented to Bob Cherry of Oakville. Infant son of Rotenburghs died Thursday evening. Sympathy extended to the bereaved parents. Mrs J A Porter of Washington visits the McGinnis home.
A report notes eggs lose weight in cold storage due to evaporation through shells. Moisture balance and proper room ventilation are key to minimize loss.
A woman tells how after three years of stomach trouble and bloating she tried Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy on a last chance. She claims it clears intestinal inflammation and catarrhal mucus, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with one dose convincing or money refunded by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Buick pledges to maintain and raise the public confidence it currently enjoys by leveraging its vast manufacturing capabilities and strong sense of duty to Buick owners and the general public.
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