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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
8
The Burlington railway company announces a reduced excursion from Chicago to Town points on May 10. The rate will be $5.
Dr C Ay Bole adult left this morning from Moines to attend the local society meeting this week. Mr and Mrs Ted Brown and daughter Beverly and Mrs Brown's sister Mrs PH Gugel of Milwaukee, visiting them in Washington, left this morning by auto for Milwaukee to make a visit. Mr Brown will return soon but Mrs Brown will remain for a few w
Local brief notes that Cu ninghams hosts a food sale on May 11 with Friday last day for a discount on electric bills. Iowa Southern Utilities Co mentions union barber shops open until 8 PM daily. In Washington, word spreads that Mrs Dell Dut hare is seriously ill in a hospital with her daughter.
The café marks its twelfth day since opening last Saturday and serves 50 meals at noon. Patrons praise the policy, and homemade pies attract attention as the cook earns praise for quality. Regulars visit, and efforts focus on hiring a helper to share dishwashing and cooking duties.
Nellie Manners reports in Crawfordsville that Mr and Mrs Paul Maxwell of Minch Indiana welcomed a son born early Saturday weighing 7 14 pounds. Students and staff attend visits, recitals, and a week of commencement events at Monmouth College and local high school. The baccalaureate sermon, class play Windy Willow, junior high graduation and operetta Aunt Priscilla's Garden, plus senior speeches, are slated May 12 through May 18 with names of graduates and participants listed.
Mrs Ralph Rozman of Crawfordville went shopping in Arlington yesterday. She visited several stores and was seen at the downtown plaza.
Bits from Washington county hospitals shops and households. A six year old girl from Cotter recovers after an appendectomy at Washington county hospital. R C Jennings travels to Cedar Rapids on a brief business trip. Mr and Mrs Meson and children visit relatives in Walston including J A Arnold.
Many will graduate this month across communities. The article notes this year’s class may be among the largest yet, with both boys and girls earning diplomas for years of study. It highlights anticipation of graduation time and a push for stylish yet affordable shoes for graduates.
In this catalog style note Lytle's for Good Foods promotes fresh vegetables canned goods and fruit with items like Plymouth Rock Tuna lit meat two for a bargain and Persina Chick Feeds. It highlights jam making tips olives green or stuffed and salad dressings with emphasis on new flavors and seasonal produce. The piece reads like a local shopping page urging readers to shop for staples and specialty items.
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