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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
6
Mrs. L. S. Patterson Mrs. A. R. Miller and Mrs. A. R. Dewey left yesterday afternoon to attend the state convention of the P. E. O. at Centerville. Just a few more days now until commencement is here. We offer commencement gift ideas for readers.
Local retailer promotes Jewel Floor Paint praised for quick drying and value. Advertised hogs price listed at $9.80 while noting unsettled weather tonight and Thursday.
Notice asks members with flowers to donate for the May party to leave them at the 1st U. P. church Friday morning. Those without transport should inform Mrs. Phil Weldin and arrangements will be made for pickup.
The 4 H Peppers announce a meeting next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mrs. Gault’s home with the new club leader. The 78t3 Baptist Choir will not rehearse this week.
Henry Minick of North Town avenue has been ill for about two weeks with rhumatism. Two packages left in a wrong Ford Coupe Saturday night may be claimed by calling at the Journal office.
Notice reads a partially modern house for rent at 602 North 6th Ave with a contact phone 489. The clutter includes stray text about pay and a trial. The readable item seeks inquiries for the rental.
Wayland local notes recount Cedar Rapids visitors Ruth Rittler Gaston and family, a farewell for Supt. Rainier and teachers Barret and McElhinney, and a large Mennonite church program with solos and group social time. Other items include illness, Mother's Day plans, and nearby family visits.
Rev. Edward M. McFadden editor of The Glory of Israel in Pittsburgh spends evening at A. E. Atchison home and travels to Keokuk for a presbytery gathering. He praises Rev. John E. Simpson Rev. Fred Blick and Rev. J Hoy McElhinney in Pittsburgh while local notices cover birthdays legion news and shop events.
Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes value candy packs with $1.09 value priced at 59 cents. Mrs Cloyce Ferris and daughter Betty Lou return to Keota from a visit in Moline Illinois while Mrs J S McElhinney travels from Racine Wisconsin on business.
Dr H F Masson departs tonight for New York City to spend several weeks engaged in post graduate studies.
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