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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1929

Page

8

Grace Johnson Weds Lloyd L Ferns in December 1928

Society note reports Grace Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Johnson of Titus married Lloyd L Ferns on December 24 1928 at Stonx City. Johnson taught Pleasant school Franklin ship last year and graduated Washington High School 1927. Chapter 1 PLB held regular meeting at Mrs Frank Say's home with a large attendance. Charity Committee reported clearing fifty five dollars from the plant eatable and apron sale.

Grace Johnson J. J. Johnson PLB. O Frank Say Ness Charity Committee Neile Ryan Jr. Gringer Frank Gehringer St. Marys St. James Church Washington McGuire Ringer John Ryan Washington High School Penn College Oskalooma Theigh School Iowa

Baskets Sold To Aid Vinton Students At Auction

Funds from a shop basket sale at Vinton were sent to the makers, largely students. Reports from the Newton convention highlighted donations to Cottey College and the PhD program in Nevada Missouri, with multiple philanthropic efforts noted.

Vinton T. la. Brookhart Newton Town Ola Miller Supreme Chapter Cottey College Nevada Missouri Chairman Education Fund P. R

Elartage Family Visits Dr Hamilton Home

A note from Ago Today reports Mr Will Elartage Mrs Elartage and Master Glenn visiting Dr Howard Hamilton at his Swarth residence. The item mentions Kodak films safety razor blades and a druggist NAR weather mostly cloudy with possible showers and hog prices at 11 dollars.

Will Elartage Master Glenn Swarth Howard Hamilton

Local Washington shoppers visit Centerville and beyond

D H Logan Canon City publisher visits Washington with friends and a long list of local shoppers from Keota Crawfordsville Cotter Town City Durant and Wayland. A Veterans meeting at the G A K hall on May 29 invites sons grandsons and applicants to attend and pledge support to increasing membership and delegation to the state meeting.

D. H. Logan Canon City Colo W:ton Gazette G. A. K. Hall Eam Were

Burl Pringle Tonsil Operation Reported in District Five

Burl Pringle underwent tonsil removal at Washington County Hospital last Thursday morning. Family and friends visited and sent regards. Several locals, including Mrs. Rhodebeck and Mrs. Phil ips, shared time at the hospital and attended community events.

Burl Pringle Washington County Tom Rhodebeck Washington

Social neighbors share visits and meals in Brighton area

The notice lists numerous local residents visiting each other from Tuesday to Sunday across Brighton and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. Carl Phillips, Mrs. Charles Barthelow, Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck, Helen Rhodebeck, Marjorie, Bur l Pringle, and others. Activities feature afternoon calls, Sunday dinners, and short stays at various homes, with several trips to California planned and health notes about Harley O Loughlin.

Will Marie Elizabet Sampson Nellie Wolfs Carl Phillips Ben Briley Burl Pringle Edgar Porter L. HL O'Loughlin Harley O'Loughlin Willis Peterson California James Phillips

Haskins News Summary May End of School Year

Mrs John Godlove Haskins correspondent reports a serious hospital admission for Mrs Chas Davis after last Thursday. Nearby residents attend school year end events at Haskins with a play by the 3‑room school and plans for a drive to improve. Numerous local visits occur across Washington Davenport and Muscatine, with residents Charley Harrison and family visiting.

Haskins Chas Davis Fanny Edwards Newton Clyde Breese Nity S. R. Wallace Makions DOA Ciel Ee Cardioe Dsee Jes Ethel Hazel Booth Davenport

Washington Weekend Socials and Local Visits

Miss Dorothy Detther of Musatine spends the weekend in Washington. Mrs J J Benda travels to Waterloo to visit her daughter and see her first child. Mr and Mrs William Knottherns and family from Guthrie Center visit Dave Knottherns in Mt. Pleasant. J B Knight and family visit Yalesville Wisconsin, after a recent accident injuring the elder Mr Knight. Jessie Parker arrives from Des Moines to stay with George Wallace family in Washington as part of county graduation events. Guthrie guests include J Guthete and daughter Patty Lon of Los Animas Colorado. They plan Davenport visits to see friends. Sands and ranks attend home project meeting in Ainsworth. Mrs Baynest Sallaby visits in Haskins area. Mr and Mrs d H Roth and Vivian visit Washington. Arnet Mathers and Martha Jean with John Terry and F W White attend Everette Young’s visit near Lexington. Farmers Elevator reports ample shelled corn.

Jessie Parker Des Moines George Wallice Washington Sunrank Sands Ainswort Baynest Sallaby Rives Haskins Thesday D. H Roth Vivian Arnet Mathers Martha Jean John Terry F W. White Everette Young Lexington

May festival travelers and local visits noted in Washington

A string of local residents and visitors travel to Monmouth and Des Moines for events and shopping. Others plan trips to the west coast, with several citing family ties in Washington and Crawfordsville. A memorial day ceremony plan is announced, and office schedules and social visits are listed.

Farmers Elevator Sees Strong Corn Stock and Visitors

The Farmers Elevator reports good shelled corn on hand and sets new corn prices. William Breese from Towa City is spending the day in Washington visiting his daughter Helen Breese. Mr and Mrs O Patrphy of Cotter are visiting Helen. Mrs J Gehringer of last evening to Towa arrived two weeks ago to visit her daughter Mrs John Ryan. M Miller, and Dean are visiting Mrs Guthrie, currently at her home.

Leslie Burns Durant Town Cedar Rapids Ernest Rous Harry McCreedy Town City John Birney Lottie John D.C. Birney Muscatine J. L. Embree Wash'nston D.C. Brinney M.D. Meeready Joe Embree Jowa Gity Merritt McDaniel Iowa City Washington George McDaniels John Wooley Columbia Missouri Crawfordsville A.T. Brown Crawfordsvlle William Breese Towa City Helen Breese O. P.aturphy Cotter Hele J. J. Gehringer Towa John Ryan M. Miller Som Dean Chicago Mildred. Guthrie

Telegraph Is 85 Years Old and Arch-Preserver Shoes

Telegraph history notes 85 years since the first telegraph and advances expanding long-distance messaging. Ad promotes Arch-Preserver shoes for men and women, claiming comfort and long wear, with testimonials of a young lady and her mother praising the fit and support. Located by A. B. Atchison on North Side.

A. B. Atchison

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