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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1930

Page

8

Murphies mineral promotes results with money back offer

Local ad notes Fred Murphy's Mineral promises results or refunds with purchase. For sale by A. B. Swift in Washington Iowa. Also mentions Mrs Will McClain visiting Grand Forks North Dakota to see her ill mother Mrs John Schene Felt at Oscar Davis home.

Fred Murphy A. B. Swift Washington Will McClain Grand Forks N. D John Schenefelt Oscar Davis

Shenefelt Family Visits Due To Illness and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs E C Shenefelt expected tomorrow from Cedar Rapids called by the illness of his mother Mrs John Shenefelt. This is the last day to save the discount on your gas and electric bills with office open until 9 oclock. Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Mr and Mrs W S Duncan have word from daughter Ferne who taught drama and Latin at Garwin high school that she has been named principal of the Norway Iowa high school for the next year.

E. C. Shenefelt Cedar Rapids John Shenefelt Iowa Southern Utilities Co W. S. Duncan Ferne Garwin Iowa Norway J. C. Palmer Denver Colorado Palmer John Schenefelt Oscar Davis Cale Iwa Southern Utilities Co

Duncan family travels from Ainsworth to Marshalltown

Mrs W I Duncan and children Thomas and Ferne changed cars here this morning on their way from their home at Ainsworth to Marshalltown. Your floors will shine, if you use Jewel Four hour enamel on them. It's easy applied and wears like iron. Buy it here. Weather: Unsettled tonight and Sunday. Showers probable.

W. I. Duncan Thomas and Ferne Ainsworth Marshalltown

Maytag and Cement Dealers Meet Here

Washington hosts two banquets and meetings this week aided by local firms to boost regional business. Maytag salesmen from Oskaloosa challenged Washington personnel at Scott Furniture Co. with Washington winning the sales contest. The Lehigh Portland Cement company funded a theater style presentation for dealer cooperation at the YMCA with builders from across the county in attendance.

Washington Oskaloosa Scott Furniture Co Oppenheimer Alsop J. H. Hande Iowa City Shields G. M Hatch

Local notices and community events including sales and visits

Local brief items from WeWS and surrounding area report Sunday flower shop hours for Mother's Day and several family visits. Mrs J C Palmer of Denver arrives due to illness in Des Moines area, and Mrs The Presbyterian bake sale is set for May 10 at Ramseyer's Hatchery. Delegates attend Sunday school convention in Des Moines with 25 attendees from the county. gas and electric bill discounts end Saturday from Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Frances Palmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas, graduates from Augustana hospital nurses program in Chicago. A Republican caucus is planned in West Chester precinct May 9 at 8 pm at the H W Sears Co Office. Audrey Palmer visits with her grandmother Mrs J R Palmer.

Charles Thomas Eugene Chicago Augustana Hospital Frances

Washington Band Program Tonight Closes Music Week

Observance of national music week ends with the Washington band concert in Central Park. Twenty-one summer concerts are planned, with two weekly shows later in the season. The program includes Chicago Tribune Chambers Overture and other selections. Music pupils from Washington performed at a Presbyterian church recital, reflecting strong community support.

Washington Central Park Humble Neil Humble Chicago Tribune Brooks Sunny Spain Filmore Music Pups Presbyterian Church

Shoppers, Guests, and Local Notices Headline May Circulation

Local residents and visitors gather for shopping and visits as community life unfolds. Names include John Babcock Chicago Mrs Erdice Keota S A Saunders Helen Flanders Ruth Anwyl Coppock and D O Davison inviting events and sales. Impersonations readings at the Methodist church announced with free will offering. Various auctions and tailor ads appear amid social notices and travel mentions.

Hazel Kracaw Methodist Church

Haskins Community Notes Mention Visits and Upcoming Play

May 8 record of Mrs. D. C. Mathers visiting from St. Louis to see her parents the Rabenolds and relatives. Mentions Dale Ebner traveling from Lewis Iowa after a funeral in Washington. Everett Twinam from Washington state, once a Haskins resident, and Mrs. Dessie Green with Marvel Green visiting Hills. Farmers busy planting corn. preaching Sunday evening with a missionary play by Union Sunday school pupils at 7:30, cordial invitation.

Ralph McCreedy Washington Dale Ebner Lewis Iowa Ebner Everett Twinam Washington State Haskins Dessie Green Marvel Hills Everett

Union District No 1 May 6 Social Visits Reported

Mildred Kurtz reports Union District No 1 residents hosting weekend visitors. Elmer and Louie Crow with children Ralph and Ruth from Iowa City joined N. J. Benson’s family visit. Will Chabal family and Mouser household also spent Sunday with local families.

Elmer Crow Louie Crow Ralph and Ruth Iowa City E. H. Barnhart Sigourney N. J. Benson

Local Club Meetings And School Exams Report

Regular meeting of Spanish American Auxiliary set for Tuesday evening May 13. The Linger Longer club to meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Joe Nebergall to prepare accessories. Cedar township seventh and eighth graders took examinations at Prairie Flowers school last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. N. J. Benson and Mrs. John Kurtz visited Fred Mouser's home Thursday. Charles Bear returns to school after mumps. Prairie Flower Mission circle to meet at church basement Thursday afternoon. H. J. Myers undergoing dental work. Mrs. Winnie Palmer and daughter Mariam helped Helen celebrate a birthday at the N. J. Myers home Saturday night.

Fred Mouser C. A. Fishburn Cedar Township Prairie Flowers School N. J. Benson John Kurtz William Gamon Charles Bear Prairie Flower Mission Circle I H. J. Myers Winnie Palmer Mariam N. J. Myers Helen

Creditors Beware: Advertised Sale May Follow Missed Payments

If you fail to settle a debt on time the creditor may advertise your account for sale. This action signals legal steps to recover funds, typically involving notices to you and public sale of the secured property.

Credit Board Notice Urges Prompt Pay Statewide

A statewide warning from a credit board member urges prompt payment when notified. The notice emphasizes timely settlements and financial responsibility across all regions, stressing compliance with board directives and deadlines.

Credit Board

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