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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

6

Local News Notes Sunday Visits and Plans

Mr and Mrs Herman Berg are visiting relatives from Fairfield at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles George and one other relative. Edna Morrow assists at the Gark Enslin store this week. Mr and Mrs Harry Margolin and daughters Joellen and Phyllis from Yankton SD arrived to visit Mr and Mrs I Rothschild, Margolin will stay awhile but Mr Margolin will return soon. Ralph Adams and Lou Adams of Kalona came to Washington on business. Arthur Swift of Winfield visits friends. Frank Shearer heads to Des Moines on business. J H Warren, ill with indigestion, shows slow improvement. Store closes at noon Wednesday July 4. Westphal the Jeweler.

Herman Berg Fairfield Charles George Harry Margolin Joellen Phyllis An Yankton South Dakota

Local visits and job moves noted in Washington trip

Mr and Mrs Morrow Reed and Mr and Mrs George Hansen of Marengo visited in Washington over the weekend. Dorothy Ward, previously in Milwaukee, spends a week with her mother and starts as style advisor at Killians Cedar Rapids on August first.

Morrow Reed George Hansen Marengo Washington Dorothy Ward Schuster Milwaukee Wisconsin H. §. Ward Killian Cedar Rapids

For Rent Good Six Room House in Washington IA

Classified notice for a six room house at 608 East Madison Street Washington Iowa. Inquiries directed to A A McKeon Keota Iowa. Local housing offer with contact details.

East Madison St Washington Iowa A. A. McKeon Keota

Visiting relatives and friends noted in Mason City area

Mr and Mrs E F Simkins of Mason City visit relatives here with daughter Mrs H S Busby. May McLaughlin visits after nearly three years in Salem Oregon. Mr and Mrs Jessie Busby of Waterloo plan a week among relatives. Ruth Busby also visiting. Mrs Neena Badenoch travels from Chicago after weekend with her parents. she attended the national Home Economics convention in Des Moines and stopped in Washington on route home.

E. F. Simkins Mason City H. S. Busby May McLaughlin Salem Oregon Jessie Busby Waterloo Ruth Neena Baldenoch Chicago Frank Wilson

Cottage in Tree Tops for Honeymooners at Hellam

Hellam, Pa. A tree top cottage surrounded by colorful lights overlooks a calm brook. Built by farmer Morgan Emig as a communal love nest, it has already hosted honeymooners from across the country. The secluded retreat sits among the branches of a wooded area.

Hellam Morgan Emig Emig

Washington Oil Co invites shoppers to big Washington celebration

The Washington Oil Co urges residents to enjoy Washington's big celebration with stores open for convenience. Two stations on East Washington and North Iowa welcome customers tomorrow offering gas, oil, and service such as tire inflation and radiator water.

East Washington Iowa Washington Oil Co

Fourth of July Promise of Grand Time

A joyful note expresses hope for a grand and glorious Fourth with festive anticipation and celebratory plans.

Treehouse Honeymoon Cottage Hidden in Huge Buttonwood

Emig built a tree perched cottage eight years ago in a Buttonwood, with electric light, stove, bedroom and living room suites, two loudspeakers, and three-sided porches. Access is via Emig's farm through a quarter mile climb up a trunk to a branch over a stream, with the structure supported by steel cables and used year round for honeymoons, dances, and card parties on a payable rental basis.

Emig

Will Power Urged as Theater Cough Cure

Paris. Will power is proposed as a cure for the theater cough noted by Paul Ginisty head of the Association of Dramatic Critics. He says politeness by coughers can stop the contagious disturbance that vanishes with emotion and cold air. He cites ushers, check room staff, program sellers, actors and actresses as other annoyances in theaters.

Paris Paul Ginisty Association of Dramatic Critics Ginsty

New Fruit and Nut Special at Candy Kitchen

Local ads promote Fruit and Nut Special flavors at Candy Kitchen on North Side. Notices mention Walter J. Turner visiting from Minneapolis and Frances Fenton stopping by in Washington to see her brother B. K. Fenton. Individual updates note K of P hall open for July 4th.

Candy Kitchen North Side

Vacation bound travelers and local visits noted

The item lists numerous residents and visitors in Washington Iowa and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Williard Tufts Keota Mrs. Maud Morrow and others visiting relatives in Washington. Also notes travel plans for Carolyn Hamilton Maurine Klaughlin and Clarice Meek and Marguerite Wallace plus safety advisory about fireworks near automobiles.

Clarice Meek Marguerite Wallace Detroit Washington Bertha Meek Miss Wallace Ferndale Miss Meek Highland Park Michigan

Decalogue Display Law Passes in South Dakota Schools

A new state law requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school room across South Dakota, mandating visible display for students and staff. The measure reflects a push to reinforce religious instruction in state classrooms.

South Dakota

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