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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

6

Local News Notices From Washington and Surroundings

Mrs DoE Edwards left for Hutchinson Kansas after visiting her sister Mrs Oscar Waters and brother Harry Bishey and friends in Washington Ruth George returns home from Mt Pleasant for summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Oxcar George She will return to Mt Pleasant next year Mr and Mrs Max Marble and children plus guests Mrs George Deck and Donald motor to Cedar Rapids and spent the day Mr Beck and Ken moved away Mr and Mrs ROL Te Ainsworth came to Washington to do some show NOTICE City water will be shut off this evening from 8 00 to 11 00 by City Water Works

Doe. Edwards Hutchinson Kansas Oscar Waters Harry Bishey Washington Ruth George Mt Pleasant Mrs. Oxcareorge Mt. Measant Max Marble Henrietta Robby George Deck Donald Trenton Als Rouri Cedar Rapids Beck Ken Ainsworth Washington Orday City Water Works Harry Shreder Pes Moines L. M. Fryer

Local residents enjoy weekend visits across Iowa and nearby states

Mr and Mrs Hartland Meade spent Saturday in Marion visiting relatives while Mr and Mrs Glenn McParlane and Mr and Mrs A Dickerson joined a motor trip to Keosauqua and Bloom to spend the day. Lola Wing returned from Kansas after two months with the Owen Cnossen Jr family. Lee L Clark of Chillicothe Missouri is in Washington for a few days at the Chek and Enslin store. Harry Margolin and daughters Jo Ellen and Phyl moved from Yankton South Dakota to stay with Mrs Margarin.

Mrs. Hartland Lola Wing A Yeeterday Kenta Owen Cnossen Jr Lee HL. Clark Chiticothe Missouri Washington Chek & Enslin Harry Margolin Jo Ellen Phyl Kton South Dakota LD. Sanders Marengo JB Lemmon Ash Tyler Ottumwashington Mr. Loved Gra Tyler F. 1 Clark Crawfordsvite

Oh Boy Root Beer Slogan Try It When Thirsty

A fragment touts Oh Boy root beer as a drink that always satisfies thirst, implying a trusted motif of refreshment and brand promise. The line invites readers to choose Oh Boy when specific thirst concerns arise, reflecting classic advertising tone.

Thompson Death After Pneumonia Death Notice

Mr and Mrs Dr B Thompson return from Fidon after death of D S Thompson father to pneumonia. Several local residents visit each other and travel for visits. Notable names include Harold Gobbley Claud Tucker Reed Meeks Zeck Watson Denison Sond Provance Lemmon Beatty Wytle Crone and Dorothy Anderson.

B. Thompson Fidon Mr. Thompson D. S. Thompson

Centennial School Finally Acknowledged In May Pageant

Omitted last week, Centennial School receives equal credit for its part in the school pageant at the high school. The note confirms Wallace school’s honors should have been shared. Summer shoe sale targets students with Goodrich Canvas options Apache and Pon styles in white and brown trim.

Centennial Wallace School Centennial School Winite Eleanor Brown Ana Chit Tae Nancy Roberta Ming Stu How Bennington Pablarday Goodrich Bailey Washington Ber Ho

University of Iowa Suspended From Western Conference

Iowa City reports say the University of Iowa faces suspension from the Western Conference amid charges and faculty actions. An athletic council meeting pledged full efforts to involve Major Griffith in an investigation of conditions surrounding the dispute.

University of Iowa Rnch George T. Bresnalan Towa Wester Athletic Council Griffith

Decoration day services and graduation play in Keota

May 25 Decoration day events led by American Legion and Women’s Relief Corps occupy Keota halls at 1 30 parade to High School auditorium at 1 50 with Commander Peiffer. Rev Walton to speak Lincoln Gettysburg Address at cemetery music by Keota band grave decoration ceremony. Also a graduation play praised for strong cast including Stoutner White Pulver Stewart Clendenning Walker Cupp Palmer Werr Sanders Adrian Hunter and others under Miss Kate St Glover director and coach.

D Keota American Legion Women's Relief Corps Keota Amelia H.W. Gordon Keatt Sanad Tay Walt Revd Stoutner George White Hush Pulver Mary Louie Stewart Garet Clendenning Kenneth Walker Jo Cupp Rhea Palmer Ray Werr Allene Sanders Mary Adrian Marion Hunter White Hennadine McGraw Violet LeFeve Richard Mayer Kenneth Holmes Keith Mound Kate St Glover

Washington News Summary of Local Visits and Food Notes

Edna McKune and relatives visit in Washington from Ainsworth and Ottumwa area. Several residents, including F. I. Clark and Glen Eldridge, travel for business or to relocate. Community visits by Rex and Mildred Smith, George Tripp, and others are reported. A dog poisoning and summer visits by teachers and families are noted. An article on vegetable consumption and nutrition highlights rising veggie demand and distribution via rail, stressing tomatoes, lettuce, and other produce as daily staples.

Fleral Department of Agriculture A. Williams Bloomington United States Can Arizona Iroad America

Cart of Tunes Expresses Gratitude for Kindness

Our family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death of our mother Tolden Ayora Ana Tif Molden. Your support and condolences are deeply appreciated during this difficult time.

Washington funeral guest list widens local notices

Mrs. Carl Luther of Corydon attended the funeral of Miss Blinds Scott in Washington and returned home. Numerous Mrs. Harlan McCreedy and daughters Esther and Mrs. Ross G Toway with son Bill of Ware visited Cedar Rapids. others from Stewartville Missouri visited E. M. Weed in Cedar Rapids. Pautine Wilson of Morning Sun visited North English relatives. Des Moines visits and travel among Washington residents are listed, including Keating Rumble and Mrs. Harry Schreder planning trips. Several Washington residents visited Crawfordsville, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines for brief gatherings and shopping, with travel to Chicago and Om. Margaret Smith, Doris Maxwell, Dorothy Gabbert, and Jessie Kerr noted among brief family and friend visits. John Swords returned to Park, NE for funeral. Blanche A. Scott and Velva Carter of Muscatine mentioned. Assorted weekend trips and visits to and from Washington are recorded.

Carl Luther Corydon Washington Miss Blinds Scott Harlan McCreedy Esther Ross G Toway Bill Ware Cedar Rapids

Stella Palmer Returns Home From Keota Visit

Stella Palmer returned this morning from Keota after visiting at the home of her brother E Loran Pak Mre. XN P Allender passed through Washington Saturday evening en route to Keota from Fairfield to see Harriet Conklin who graduated from nurses training Saturday. P F Macon anetionver Washington Ia Paone 251 Red 26tteoa.

Asabelle Anwyl Crawfordsville Fred Anwy Stella Palmer Keota E. Loran Pak P. Allender Thruington Fairfield Harriet Conklin P. F. Macon Washington Paone

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