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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

8

Local News Brief Buys Weekend Muscatine Visit

John Woods traveled to Muscatine this morning to spend the weekend. Wereline brakes for all cars highlights modern equipment and high quality materials at Sitler's Auto Parts Service. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Widmer of Pulaski Iowa and Mrs. RK Rader of Bloomington Illinois were guests yesterday at the Henry Ramsoyer home.

John Woods Muscatine Sitler’s D. D. Widmer Pulaski, Iowa RK Rader Bloomington, Ill Henry Ramsoyer

Keota residents shop in town today

Keota residents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crawford are in town shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Clarece Goodwin of 602 West Madison announce the arrival of a ten pound boy Ab. St. Clair Lewis has returned this morning from Ottumwa after a period away. Journal Want Ads pay.

Mrs Elmer Crawford Keota Clarece Goodwin West Madison Street Ab. St. Clair Lewis Ottumwa

Secretary Mellon Defended by Head Anti-Saloon League

Blaine produced a telegram from A C Graham of Louisville asking McBride to press officials for Sam Collins to be appointed to an enforcement position. Dated January 3 1980 the message urged contacting Hoover Mitchell and Doran on Collins’s behalf. McBride denied meeting anyone. Blaine Wheeler praised as highly capable and suggested others lag behind.

Mellon Anti-Saloon League Blaine A. C. Graham Louisville McBride Sam Collins Hoover Mitchell and Doran Wheeler Blaine Wheeler

Train schedule snippets from western railroad line

Snippet shows eastbound and westbound passenger trains with times for No 4 Golden State Limited No 3 Local Passenger No 26 Southwest Limited and related departures from St. Paul and Pacific Railway route. Indicates morning and afternoon windows and a Thursday reference.

B&q ' Yo M. Se J.C. McKay Southwest Limited Eday

Local News Highlights From Keota and Nearby Areas

Shoppers Mr and Mrs James Coleman of Ainsworth visited Des Moines relatives for a month. Bernadine McGraw attended Keota high school graduation exercises and planned to attend the alumni banquet. Mrs William Kensler travels to Burlington for a health rest. Zodie Zear of Delta welcomed a baby boy. Zear family formerly lived here. Burlington Route announces a Memorial Day coach excursion to Chicago with a three day option to visit city landmarks and museums. Keota high school seniors and juniors enjoyed a post graduation picnic at Sunset Park.

James Coleman Ainsworth Des Moines Bernadine McGraw Keota Zodie Zear Delta Mrs. Zear Burlington Chicago Washington Cubs St. Louis Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago, Visiting Reatives Art Institute Field Museum Garfield Park Conservatory Theatres

Chocolate Shop announces upgrades at East Side Square

The Chocolate Shop at East Side Square promises a weekend supply of homemade ice cream and next week will unveil new equipment. Upgrades aim to increase capacity and improve sanitation and service, keeping the shop up to date.

the Chocolate Shop East Side Square

Notice of Responsibility for Bills Incurred

The reader is identified as Lawrence Smith and is declared responsible for all bills incurred. This notice assigns accountability for charges related to goods or services used under his name and specifies the financial obligation.

Lawrence Smith

Turken Chickens Attract Attention At Ram Wyer Hatchery

A window display at Ram Wyer Hatchery draws interest with Turkens, an ancient Madagascar origin breed. Several flocks exist near We lman and remain safe in the country.

Madagascar We'lman

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