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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1930

Page

5

Wellman Notes and Local News from May Visitations

Wellman correspondent reports on residents visiting from nearby towns, health updates, and community happenings. Charles Rowe of Keota and Ollie Rowe of South English visit. Mrs. Wade, a Civil War veteran’s widow, dies at 79. Maplethorpe and Gabriel family updates. local travel to Washington and Kansas City. Wellman band opens a public concert. car crash insurance settlement. dairy herd sale. corn planting advances. May weather and a weekend visit from Wilma McIntosh and her Iowa City roommate.

Wellman Charles Rowe Keota Ollie Rowe South English Charles James Handley U. S Lucy Maplethorpe Susan Ann Wade Iowa County Monay Wade Ohio Iowa Babe Green Valley William R. Wade American Legion W. E. Maplethorpe Garwin Towa LE. Maplethorpe Lucy Gabriel Kansas City L. F. Maplethorpe Washington G. M. Struble J. R. Crossett Struble Kalona Highway Commission Cedar Rapids Harold Gray Knowlton Decorah Keritt Sweet Mir F.C. Senroeder Andy B.C. Hambright Lewis Brothers Jones Agency Cedar Reply Wilma McIntosh Iowa City Schools W. 8. McIntosh

Community visitations highlight May gatherings

May 5 report notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Everette Green and Helen to Arthur Romine’s home, with several other families including Hendersons, Hubers, and the Lyle family visiting John Powell and Romine homes. Mrs. Summit remains ill and various local pairs are listed as visiting relatives. Sam Henderson returned from Muscatine after a trip.

Everette Green Helen Arthur Romine John Henderson William Mary Harry Huber David Melvin Lyle Darlene Henry Henderson Marvin Summit Sicket Clark Bell Louise Alice Packwood John Powell Ralph Stephens Ralph Rom Toney ‘Mouths Sam Henderson Muscatine

Oskaloosa Pro test censures national chamber stance

Oskaloosa chamber members voted unanimously to censure the United States chamber of commerce over its attack on the federal farm board. The resolution condemned the national body’s attitude as reported from the May 12 session.

Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce United States Chamber of Commerce Federal Farm Board

Local Visits Highlight Friday Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Albert Dayton and Mable visited Friday afternoon at the Henry Henderson home. Mrs William Shaffer and Mrs Arthur Romine were shoppers in Washington Friday.

Albert Dayton Mable Henry Henderson William Shaffer Arthur Romine Washington

Iowa Farm Managers elects Kinnick asPresident at organization meet

Ames May 12 Nile Kinnick Adel named president and Frank Barker Cedar Rapids named vice president at the newly formed Iowa Farm Managers association during its organizing meeting. Webster City May 12 Mrs Maynard West Jewell died in a Webster City hospital from injuries after being trampled by cows during farm chores. Des Moines May 12 Frank Kirk held at Fort Madison penitentary after escape from state institution. Austin May 12 Governor Dan Moody asked by London Daily Mail for information on Sherman riot. Grinnell Ta Dr Evan Evans, son of Court Justice W D, dies after operation. veteran of Spanish and World wars.

Ames Nile Kinnick Adel Iowa Farm Managers Association Frank Barker Cedar Rapids Webster City Maynard West, Jewell Austin Tex Dan Moody London Daily Mail Budge Bean Grinnell Evan & Evans W. D

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