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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1933

Page

5

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Hanft In Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction on May 12 Martha Butler reports a surprise party held at Mrs John T Hanfts home on her birthday. The town diary notes other events including the junior senior banquet at Columbus High School and several local visits and relocations.

Columbus Junction John T. Hanft South Hill Columbus High School R. F. Johnston Burdine Smylie M. BS Wie. Simkins Washington Hospital Lola Rath Trotter Mes Milfeell John Buenneke Beard Griffith Lowa T. J. Easter John Deulenneeke Grace Jane Delbert Genevieve Margaret Acheson Missouri Delbert Margaret

School Activities Dominate Ainsworth Week News

Ainsworth residents focus on school events with the junior and senior classes presenting plays and exercises. A high school drama, the Mystery of the Third Gabie, delighted a large audience, while commemoration and promotion events filled the week alongside community picnics and alumni banquets.

Ainsworth United Preesbyterian Sharpe Giarls Glee Club Christian Endeavor Mareh Florence Marr Sn Jors James ‘Belitt Roy Lane Lyle Mi Caleb Sherwood Morrise Banblossom Virginia Scranton Marguerite Warren Leta Keipel

Advertising reshapes shopping and costs in a changing market

Sixty years ago ladies bought dry goods in stores that offered silks linens and broadcloths. Now merchandise and methods have changed and advertising has broadened markets, lowered selling costs, and boosted demand enabling widespread access to many goods at lower prices.

Typist Elected Queen of the Central Markets in Paris

Georgette Lefebvre a Paris typist was elected Queen of the Central Markets receiving her honors from M Taittnger as Central Market citizens cheered.

Wabash Ind Wabash National Bank Paris Georgette Lefebvre Central Markets M. Taittinger Central Market

Doctor Still Practices at 90 in Somerville Mass

Dr Alphonso H Carvill 90 the oldest living Tufts College graduate remains practicing physician in Somerville Massachusetts.

Somerville Mass U.P Alphonso H. Carvill Tufts College

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