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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1926

Page

7

Death of Carl Robinson at Kinross leaves family grieving

Carl Robinson died May 10 at his parents home near Kinross after a period in Oakdale. He had worked for Frank Hicks in the barber trade, sought relief in Florida, and returned weaker. He leaves a wife and two children. The notice mentions visiting relatives, local picks and road conditions, with several community names referenced.

Wellman Carl Robinson Irvin Robinson Kinross Oakdale Frank Hicks Florida Dell Doe Mason City Junkings Junkins Ted Michels Washington Clara Topping Cedar Rapids Ike Bradford Manatt Mamie Ryan Clinton Donald Topping L. M. Downing A. J. Nichols Kr. J. Coffey N. B. Jessen River

Political Candidacy Announcement for County Board Seat

A political notice announces a bid for County Board of Supervisors starting January 1 1927 subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. The candidate seeks support from party members and outlines planned campaign timelines.

County Board of Supervisors Hellerick J.T. Matthews County Recorder Blanche Gordon Kor Clifford C. Hunter Board of Supervisors C. Ferguson Eodtt

Candidates announce bids for county offices in June primaries

Multiple notices from Washington County Republicans list candidates for State Representative County Recorder County Auditor Clerk of Court and other county roles. Names include J B Hanley Mrs Hellerick Coralie Tedford Bailey J C Bauer Pt Kilgore J Matthews John Atchison Peter Schantz and others with primaries in June.

Wellman News Highlights Social Gatherings and Local Doings

Sick with sore throat are H B Knight and Art Anderson of Washington who visit Wellman to see old friends. Oak Park hosts first dance of season with Wellman's orchestra from Waterloo and plans a big summer band program under Matt Stark. Local officials and residents travel for business, court, and funerals while community interest centers on the Wellman band and upcoming council race featuring Pete Schantz and Joe Rath.

H. B Knight Art Anderson Washington Wellman Oak Park Well Waterloo Iowa Homg Matt Stark Eardley Bell, Jr Sigourney Iowa City Wm. Ott Riverside Wasconville Cemetery KF. DD. Snavely Excelsior Springs Chas. Schachner J. S. Kabaler Grant Miller J. G. Wherle Wm. Griffin Des Moines Wherle Mr. Griffin Henry Squires

Eureka Local Notes Highlight People and Events

Walter Nichol son travels to Iowa City for medical examination. Families Kuhn and Knott visit Eureka. John Kuhn and Hattie Wagner attend Wesley George funeral near Davenport. Mrs Knott from Nebraska visits church and Sunday school. Joe Wolfer recovers from flu, aids at home. W J Pfiefer robs schoolhouses nearby while staying with Salterberg. Rev Raymond Reed reorganizes Sunday school and selects teachers. Woodburn family attends Eureka services and visits Beenblossom home. Dr Osborn to visit Eureka.

Wm. Griffin Chas. Cummings Eay Jessen Riverside Mr. Jessen Ralph Desioy Lahunta Colorado John Desing Wellman Washington Iowa City Wayne Foster Burrell Foster Ellery Foster Eureka Walter Nicholson James C. P. Grosseup Daghter Helen of Pleasant Plain Marcus Kuhn Jr John Kuhn Hattie Wagner Wesley George Davenport H. A. Hopping Will Knott Nebraska Park Home W. F. Salterberg Raymond Reed Woodburn Mildred D. G. Beenblossom Dr. Osborn

Rukstell Announces Big Price Reduction for Ford Axle

The Washington Motor Company announces a large price cut on the Rukstell Axle for Ford cars and trucks. The axle adds four speeds forward and two in reverse, is tool proof, and can be changed while the car runs without gear-damage risk. The price drop halves the cost, boosting Ford power with this axle.

Washington Motor Company Rukstell Ford

Crawfordsville R R Neighborhood Social Roundup

Sunday evening visitors filled the Crawfordsville area with calls and family gatherings. John McCall Guy McCall and families visited Jake Shrader home while John Shebeck and Lewis Baker families met after Sunday school.

Crawfordsville R.R R. Kh John McCall Guy McCall Jake Shrader John Shebeck Lewis Baker Washington John Karlenbush Frank Bailey Caroline Tucker John Jones Frank Taylor Neiwanger

Local residents report visits and tests across towns

Alvin Shebeck traveled to Washington Thursday evening for Friday tests. Hinysden Williams spent the weekend at the John Jones home and returned to Mt. Pleasant on Monday. Mrs. John Shebeck visited the C. M. Maxwell home on Tuesday afternoon.

Alvin Shebeck Washington Hinysden Williams John Jones Mt. Pleasant John Shebeck C. M. Maxwell

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