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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1929

Page

8

Local residents share travel and visits during spring break

Helen Wood arrives from Newton to spend spring vacation at Mr and Mrs P Wood home. Mrs W L McConnell returns from visit with daughter to Ainsworth. Mrs Florence Smith visits Joe McGraw sister. T F Darker leaves for Minneapolis to visit son Charles. Sea Mumphrey prow Washington today. Dorothy Sands Burlington visits mother Mrs Sandy in county. 4 H club leaders poster demo noted. Ferne Freshwaters teaches in Keota and spends vacation with her parents.

Helen Wood Newton Theigh School P. Wood Dorothy Sands Burlington Washington Mie Sandy Ferne Freshwaters Keota Mrs. A Freshwaters Punham Morrison Grinnell College Wayland Mira Roy Hallgren Turlington EB Nichols Nichole Minnesota Otondarwik Karte Mir Fred Dold Andl Gleede Dold Baby Evelyn Jie Ti Bae Lloyd Arbogast eWildren Brighton Felatves Florence Taylor Aurora Minos Muthee G0 Simpson J. 0 Davison Tives Olda Manuel McKune Colleen Gwendolyn Long Renton Harbor Michigan

Local residents visit Washington and nearby towns

A jumble of social notes from Washington and Crawfordsville highlights residents traveling to shop visit and socialize. Ida Shearer Clara Lamph Hazel Welch J B Str awhorn and Willa are among those mentioned alongside others such as Ruth Burt Violet Rerenak and Elizabeth Henke visiting relatives and attending events.

Hazel Welch Dl Marie Crawfordsville Washington

Is There Anything Worse Than a Cold in Spring

A quirky local note promotes Nyat Cold plules and mentions choosing ceiling paper for bedrooms. Includes a weather line predicting rain or snow tonight and Sunday, with a casual sales tone and a price tag for ceiling paper at 11.85.

Social events honor recent bride as local clubs host gatherings

The Ladies Aid society of United Presbyterian Church hosted a surprise party for Mrs Green Squire in which Mrs J A Porter was elected president for the coming year. Guests included Mrs John Warnock who received a potted plant. Separate gatherings followed at homes on South Town Ave and nearby streets with bridge, tea, and multiple social programs featuring music, jokes, and Irish-themed activities.

Ladies Aid Society The United Presbyterian Church Green Squire J. A. Porter Dent Thos Net Mel Elm. Meconghey Augusta Lesterre Squireseter Elmer Cherry Jay Brown John Warnock Womans Relief Corps Woman's Relief Corps Elis Hardin Miss Goodland Richard McCleery Coralie Briley Mesdaines -Kruser Kles Polis Holleau Hayes Rrett Kos Hileman Ays Toeils Hursday Rubio Ladies Aid F. M. Strickland Goldie Groendycke Chas Anna Blakely Ethel Blakely Lucy Jo

Community society and church announcements list meetings

The district announces multiple church and fraternal events with dates in late March. Wesleyan Missionary Society and Delphian group meet, a home project lesson day is planned, a cantata at a church is scheduled, and a Rosemary club date is set. Also listed are a U S chapter school of instruction, a Presbyter fare potluck, and Pythian Sisters gathering notices.

East Marion W. D. Statford Lesten

Coppock March Ladies Aide Meeting and Local Obituary Notes

Coppock notes show the Ladies Aide gathering on March 21 and local visitors across the area. Obituary details report the death of Lewis Dold of Marsh, Iowa, age 72, with surviving siblings and a long tenure as a merchant in March. The piece mixes community notices with family deaths and illness of residents.

Lewis Dold Barnard Mathilda Dold Marsh Lowa Dold Rome Mary A. Horton Lowell Towa March Methodist Church Coppock Frank Arch Iowa Rose Ottumwa Town Louie McAfee Ides Niggas

Dold Funeral Touches Marsh and Morning Sun Community

Mrs. Dold died after a fall and collapse at home in Marsh, Iowa, while caring for her husband Louis Dold. A double funeral was held Wednesday March 12, with services in Marsh and Rome, Iowa, led by local ministers. The report notes Mrs. Dold’s devoted life, the family details, and related local movements and visits in the area.

Margaret A. Dold Cynthia Horton Lowell Iown Marsh Iowa Dold Louis Dold Rome Laws Waday Maren Austral Monnie Kaloonit Lowell Hob Oklahoma AL J Minnis Lowanesday Mareh Fune Ludenburg Methodist Church Morning Sun Marth Kev. Weston Mt Pleasant Fred Dold Erde Dold Hed Dolds Louis Mel Dold Thesday Py. A Hallie Ricks Peoria John McKune

Legislature Acts to Secure Refunds to Iowa Taxpayers

A three member board will administer a refund scheme targeting Iowa taxpayers amid reforms to a revamped tax ferret bill. The measure aims to reduce excessive charges, with about 1,000 towns affected and refunds sought by motorists and others paying higher bills. The bill, proposed by the Ways and Means Committee, reflects changes urged by Governor Hammill and shifts the tax structure for industry and licensing.

Dayton Washington Towan Suntary Grovernor Hammill

Equalization Fee to Be Dropped to Give President a Chance

American farm bureau officials said they would drop the push for the equalization fee to allow President Hoover to shape his farm relief program. They told congressional leaders they still meet the principle but will assist in shaping the president’s plan during Senate hearings opening next week.

Washington Malap Hoover American Farm Bureau Federati T Senate Congression 1

Hethel Presbyterian church meeting with Mrs. Brown

A Wednesday afternoon gathering at Hethel Presbyterian Church was held with Mrs. Donald Brown in attendance. The event occurred in March and started at an indicated hour.

Saat de Hethel Presbyterian Church Donald Brown

Last Girls' Game at Perry Tonight Denotes State Title

In March 23 Ida Grove and Perry meet tonight to decide the girls high school basketball state championship. Ida Grove beat Iowa Falls 20 to 18. Perry defeated Pleasant Plain 18 to 1 to reach the final.

Perry Kames Ida Grove Ilowa Falls Pleasant Plain

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