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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
8
Mrs Earl Birney of Cedar Birds is spending Mothers Day at the home of Mrs W. Miss Eva Denny was a passenger yesterday for Magvatine where she attended a district library convent. We have started our regular ice deliveries. Phone 176 if you are ready for ice. Wilson Coal Co. 7211 the frmtu
Mrs Ed Williams and son visited Washington on Thursday from Catter for a day of shopping. Mrs ROD Platt of Ainsworth accompanied shoppers in Washington Thursday. Mr and Mrs Joe Jones and Elizabeth Grace of Catter also shopped in Washington Thursday. John TR Davis and Frank Fletcher of Crawfordsville were business callers yesterday.
Mrs A C Heenblossom travels to West Chester to visit with Mrs J G Stewart. Dust farmer plans for the year and considers trial results. Night crawlers thrive with flashlight and fresh batteries. GEO Le Medaniel reports hogs at 11.30. Forecast cautions cloudy tonight with possible showers, fair Sunday.
The notice mentions barber shops in union areas staying open until 8 PM. It lists several local residents traveling to Washington for shopping and visiting relatives, including Mrs. Juanita Ingalls, Mrs. A. R. Strum, Mr. Clem Adams, Mr. Humphrey Richards, and William Williams of Cotter. Williams died at 82 in Minneapolis after years of church and business involvement.
The reader is prompted to recall the Lusitania sinking year of 1915 while an old newspaper ad promotes Gedrich Rubber Hoots and Brown Goodrich boots for wet weather. The copy highlights the Lite for Root boot in buff color, a lightweight durable option, and a Rubber Sandal designed to stay on in mud.
Gale Fisher led junior high boys in a YMCA program with Rol Manson as toastmaster. The event featured vocal solos, duets, introductions, and remarks from Coach Rice. The Happy Hour club gathered May 8 at a country home with eight members, hosted by Mrs. Mac Gor and Mrs. TB Baker. WCTU meeting plans, flower exchange, salad recipes, and an all-town luncheon were noted along with a junior college cast party after a show at Mr. and Mrs. Hal Reister’s home.
A group from Chicago including Ross D. Peterson and his son Atrede arrived to spend the weekend at the home of Mrs. De A. Chalmers and her husband. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Wil Brown and Miss Lorena Brown of Hutchinson Kansas staying with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs J P Simp.
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