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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1929

Page

8

Local News Notes From South Avenue and Nearby

O W Crall plans to take possession of Frank Carter home on South Avenue early next week. Irene Reese returned to Columns Ji tion after visiting with sister Ruth Reese and Mildred Hanche. Mrs George and two children of Ainsworth traveled to Washington for a day of business. John Pavis and daughter Mrs Ed Gibson returned to Des Moines after visiting with Mrs Will Clar.

O. W. Crall Purehi Frank Carter South Avenue Irene Reese Columns Jition Ruth Reese Mildred Hanche John Pavis Ed Gibson Des Moines Will Clar

Local residents visit Washington on varied errands

Mrs J F Snyder of Delta arrives in Washington for a day of business. Mrs Nick Redlinger of Keota comes this morn to visit for two days at the Redlinger and Greiner homes. Mrs Seymour Martin travels from Keota to spend a day in Washington on business. Mrs Ida visits her sister Mrs John Krause east of town, traveling with her son Bart to Keota next. Owen Chossen SF goes to Keota to visit his son. Mrs John Ramsey returns to Keota after spending Sunday with daughters Mrs Neil Gammon and Mrs Ralph Romine.

J. F. Snyder Delta Onco Washington Nick Redlinger Keataame Mit Reddinger John Greiner Ida Sioux City Visi John Krause Washinton Bart Calesburg Ness Owen Chossen Keota Mrs. Chossen John Ramsey Neil Gammon Ralph Romine

Hoyd Herdo Heads to Lake Forest for Weekend Visit

Hoyd Herdo left for Lake Forest to spend a few days visiting with a friend. The note mentions thirst quenching with Oh Bos root beer and asks if anyone has tried one lately. A line notes hog prices topping 11.15 dollars and a weather update predicting increasing cloudiness and a drop in blood pressure tonight and Wednesday.

Hoyd Herdo Lake Forest

Washington county social notes and travels

Mrs HT Knight and family visited Wellman guests at Mr and Mrs H B Nichols. Psther Hay plans a two month Europe trip from Montreal returning August in New York. Mildred Anderson, six, returns home after hospital operation, recovering well. Anne Dawson leaves for Sioux City to attend state Jennial of the Fed rated Woman's club. Mrs Hebel and daughter shop in Wash Peay. Gardner shops in Ainsworth and Washington. Wendall Shaffer with the Misses Bridges and Palmer visits Muscatine. Valle Davenport visits his mother in Florence. Hinshaw family moves to Wayland to visit parental home. John Conner and sons and others visit Ed Co’s home in Washington. Mrs Phiscott Hoard of New York arrives to visit sister Mrs D We Mitr ey. Mrs rtmer msn of Kate visits Washinton for business. Mrs Clark Paiver of Keota shops in Washington.

Psther Hay Burling Washington Europe Montreal Prof Bush Town University New York City Mildred Anderson Howard Anderson Washington County Hospital Satry Day

Commission to Study Enforcement of Dry Law Is Named Today

A federal commission appointed by President Harding to study enforcement of the dry law is named, including judges and legal officials from multiple states. The panel will hear from officials and research departments, with plans for possible executive sessions to follow. Meanwhile local moves note Miss Ada L. Comstock and others tied to legal and sociological work.

Richmond United States United William E. Bora Enate Henry M. Curran Association Against the Prohibition Bora Curran Ome Research Department Commission ci Ass Hoover Laumbs

Local residents visit Washington on business and social calls

Frank E. Gault and Will Trotter of Crawfordsville and Ainsworth with others visited Washington yesterday for business and shopping. Eugene Engle and Miss Lillian Brookhart traveled from nearby towns for visits. The notice lists numerous residents visiting relatives, plus an auction for late Mrs. Stickley household goods in Ainsworth and assorted local errands.

Frank E. Gault Crawfordsville Washington Will Trotter Ainsworth Washngton Lillian Brookhart Chicago Will T. L. Brookhart J. W. Stickley

Rotary Club Mottos Debated Amid Riverside Road Plans

Rotary members discussed altering the motto He profits most who serves best amid questions of ethos and profit. Ed Hammer and others spoke as critics debated change. Baldridge urged civic turnout to press for promised Riverside paving as state plan shifts Route 161. The Riverside vote context underscores public trust in bond promises.

Rotary Club Rotary Ela Ofen Ed Hammer Herb Peet Will Bowers Chalmers Falcon Hush McCleery Col Wilson Tonnd AL Baldridge Riverside Batwid Voads State Highway Commission Baldridge Jamie Ely Foreng

Senior Class Play This Thursday And Friday At High School

This Thursday and Friday the Senior Class presents the play Friend Hanna in the High School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now and the production promises a unique presentation. Summer shoes are highlighted with new white pumps and Cuban heel styles priced at six dollars.

Hanna

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