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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
7
A French driver in a Model A Ford Coupe completed 1798 kilometers from Saigon to Hanoi in under 44 hours including stops, with 32 hours of actual driving averaging about 6 km per hour. The feat, amid ferry crossings and gas breaks, is cited as proof of Ford performance attracting global attention.
Brighton residents report routine meetings with Ida Merry and Mrs Jeanette Horton sharing an art talk on Carot’s life. Queen quilt club members, about fifteen, gathered with Mrs PLE Geretz to stitch blocks as Dora Saunders drew the quilt. Welfare news includes visits by Clora of Ottumwa to see Mrs Dayton’s ailing grandmother, and Gale Heacock moving to Baldwin Park after selling property.
The Willys Knight Sixes are praised for their new body design and artistry, marking a milestone in Willys Knight history. The reception highlights a broad range of models and colors, distinguishing the line from earlier Willys Knight motors.
Iowa City March 28 The state high school basketball final will feature Roosevelt Des Moines or Davenport. Davenport and Roosevelt won their semi finals last night to advance to the title game at the University of Town floor. Roosevelt defeated Reinbeck 35 to 14 while Des Moines had an easier path, Davenport led a tight game with a late stall to protect a slim margin.
Mrs Ruth Hultquist of Sigourney visited yesterday with her parents Mr and Mrs Orris.
Mrs E W Griffith showed slight improvement yesterday while Mrs Rhea White Duncan and her daughter Martha of Muscatine visited at the home of Harry.
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