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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1929
Page
6
Readers are invited to call the Society Editor with party details and gracious notes for possible publication. Mention hostess and event specifics when calling, and request permission before printing. Call $4 and ask for Arion MeslaUghlin for arrangements and replies.
Ralph Scheussler returned to Iowa City with his wife after a visit from Nellie Manners correspondent. Miss Hope Huston attended a Washington dinner hosted by Miss Josephine Bailey. WCTU delegates from Crawfordsville joined a convention in Washington. Local families hosted visitors from Stanwood and Keota. The Standard Bearers raised over $40 at an ice cream supper. The school band under Lisle Anwyl performed well. Cloyce Huston, former Africa consul at Aden, is visiting family. R C Holmes visited from Winfield to see his children.
Thursday afternoon the 4H Peppers met at Marguerite Hering’s home for a business session followed by a hat box covering demonstration by Pauline and Maxine Darbys h Jack. Lemonade and peanuts were served and games enjoyed. The 1 2 3 4 H girls of Oregon township hosted an ice cream social at Haskins church with Harold Montgomery presenting a moving picture and the girls performing songs and readings with refreshments. Victoria and Doris Canott hosted the Highland Junior club on July 26 for nine members and two visitors Ruth Endicott and Marjorie Coon. luncheon included sandwiches pickles ice cream and wafers. The next meeting is set for August 4 at Miss Lorine Lasek’s home. West Chester Pythian Sisters held a July 23 meeting with two candidates initiated and a social time with refreshments. West Chester W R C met July 22 with strong attendance and ongoing charitable work discussed. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs John Squire’s with devotionals, new officers installed by Mrs George Brinton, and lessons on Our Oriental Work. Enigmas entertained by Mrs Tom Schillig and two jubilee members added. Despite sultry weather attendance remained good.
The Woman's Missionary society of Bethel Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs Parker at Cotter on Wednesday July 31. A pot luck dinner will be held at noon.
Community notices list several social gatherings with times and hosts. The Snowball Social club meets with Mrs W A Phillips on an afternoon in the week, with roll call requesting picnic lunch or cold drink ideas. Mrs H H McCleery entertains the Priscilla club at her home on Tuesday afternoon July 30 at 2 30. The H H club meets with Mrs Lorena Wilcox Thursday afternoon August 1 with roll call for recipes for committee led by Mrs Jessie Longer and Mrs Leona Finch.
Members of the on to Cedar Rapids committee report that 25 Washington men have promised to drive their cars to Cedar Rapids next Wednesday.
Westchester reports July 25 Washington meeting where C O Dayton state representative spoke with praise for his clear stance on prohibition and law enforcement. The writer commends his duties as a citizen and hopes more hear him, noting Dayton’s integrity and ideals.
Marion George, county treasurer, reports 24 new car registrations since last Saturday. The list includes buyers from Washington, Kalona, Wellman, Brighton, Crawfordsville, Columbus Junction and other towns, with makes such as Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Studebaker.
The tally of closed Florida banking institutions rose to 31 on Friday after Tallahassee announced the state bank of Ormond failed to open its doors.
Senator Walter E. Edge of New Jersey is reportedly chosen by President Hoover to serve as the American ambassador to France, with friends saying the appointment was decided Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vine have gone to Holton Missouri to visit relatives for two weeks.
Bethel news reports threshing season. Edith Reed and Pennie Dawson attend district Sunday school convention at Prairie Flower. Plans grow for Bethel Presbyterian church picnic in Washington August 10. Local socials, visits, and birthday observances rise as families host dinners and club rallies amid community life.
Iowa City voters previously adopted plans for a municipally owned airport and the city council approved a 70 000 dollar bond for the project. The council also approved 70 000 dollars for new pavement within city limits.
The Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Bremen begins its return voyage to Europe from Brooklyn after crowds estimated at 35 000 gathered to watch. Captain Leopold Ziegenbein said he would likely ease the eastward journey and reach Cherbourg about 7 am Wednesday, noting French officials would not handle an earlier arrival. If on schedule, the eastbound voyage record would drop by several hours.
Thomas McNulty, 12, who has been unconscious since a June 15 automobile crash, returned home in Fairfax after 39 days in Cedar Rapids hospital. Doctors praised his remarkable physical stamina as he continues his fight for life amid his long illness.
In Evanston Illinois on July 27 a community bicycle race between 35 white and 35 colored boys escalated into a slug fest. Patrolman Max Krogman tried to break it up but was attacked and ended up in hospital with a broken right thumb two black eyes a bloody nose without his cap star gun or club.
Des Moines July 27 The three man Iowa Tax Commission began work to equalize taxes among telephone and telegraph transmission lines railroads farm organizations and real estate after three days of hearings concluded yesterday Chairman Louis H Cook said 1930 valuations for railroad and public utilities should be ready by August 1 with little change expected Real estate and personal property valuations may see small changes The board will finish farm and town real estate reviews then report state levy and valuations not assessed by counties to boards of supervisors ahead of September levy meetings.
United Press listings show WJZ at noon with a Roxy symphony as the feature and 6 15 drama by the radio guild. WOR 6 30 presents Philharmonic symphony. WABC 7 shows Majestic air theatre. WEAF 7 15 At Water Kent hour. Monday adds Morman tabernacle choir at 4 and Rhoxy song at 6 30 with Navy band concert at 6 39 and General Motors hour at 7 30 followed by Floyd Gibbons headline hunter at 8 39.
Word reached here that G. Rabhomold a prominent resident became very ill at Zanesville Ohio while on an eastern trip with family and was operated on for appendicitis. His condition is described as serious. Arthur Eden who was overcome by heat while working a hay field at the Wilburn Gardner farm Thursday is reported as better today after being in pretty serious condition.
H. C. Stone a retired farmer of Le Claire dies from burns after a gas line tank on his car exploded when stalled on a railroad crossing and struck by a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul passenger train. He died en route to a Davenport hospital.
Iowa county officials voiced exhaustion after three days of sweltering sessions in Fort Dodge. They decided not to hold this year's conven tion in Des Moines and will return home, aiming to meet again by the last week in June.
Des Moines July 27 Savings deposits in 28 national Iowa banks July 1 totaled 101689963 a decrease of .3 percent from the amount on deposit July 1 a report from the seventh federal reserve district headquarters received here revealed The amount on deposit is an increase of 1.2 percent over the amount on savings deposits July 1 1928 The seventh district shows an average increase of .5 percent over June 1 this year and 1.2 percent over July 4 192 Iowa Indiana and Michigan were the only states to show a decrease over deposits on hand June 1.
High winds drive flames through western Montana forests as volunteer fighters rally to halt the advancing wildfires near Missoula. The fires challenge containment crews amid strong gusts and rugged terrain, with authorities urging caution.
A tourist scribe writes about Washington and notes Nicolaus Harmon’s store on the square. He describes in the east window tennis rackets golf clubs and balls and praises the store’s sports merchandise and friendly service. The piece promotes Spaulding tennis balls and summer exercise.
A Washington grocery and meat market visit highlights JOE MOR RETE’S MARKET offering fruit and groceries with daily free deliveries. Morrett specializes in baby beef and veal and keeps ample cold meats popular for sandwiches. Located just north of the Washington National Bank.
Report notes Guther Studio’s modern facilities and quality work with competitive pricing. A visiting shopper praises its craftsmanship and quotes price levels, while Larson’s shoe store advertises a major sale on men’s and women’s footwear, including factory-direct items and large discounts.
We visited the barbershop near the courthouse on Main Street and found Ted’s Barber Shop well known for its barber work. The shop showcases many haircuts with discriminating ladies seeking the newest bobs and men and women visiting Washington to use Ted’s services.
Local residents praise Mayo's Mom's Homemade Bread for flavor and texture. Reporters visited Mayo to learn the dough process that gives the loaf its distinct taste. Many say they buy Mayo's bread regularly and consider it superior to others.
The Candy Kitchen on the north side of the square offers malted milks sundaes and cold drinks with music and cool booths. Patrons praise homemade ice cream Buckeye root beer and friendly service including a quart taken to rooms and a stein worth a dollar. Washington visitors also favor the spot as a place to cool off.
The crowd visits the GEO. W W STEWART hardware store on the square for fishing tackle rods and hunting gear. The store is praised as the best source of material on the market and the place to go for such equipment.
Shoppers praise Lemmon's Pharmacy for a welcoming atmosphere and long history. The store, operating over a quarter century, offers miscelbetge items, flashlights, toothpaste, shaving gear, gauze and tape, with a popular fountain serving drinks and sundaes.
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