Local Shoppers Spot Mr Wellman Yesterday
Shoppers recall seeing Mr Wellman in the stores yesterday afternoon. Details remain sparse but his presence at several shops was noted by witnesses.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1930
Page
8
Shoppers recall seeing Mr Wellman in the stores yesterday afternoon. Details remain sparse but his presence at several shops was noted by witnesses.
Washington county aims to form a Boy Scout district after a meeting in Washington last evening. Deans Phillips Teeters and Paul McGuire plus local leaders from Iowa City drafted steps, formed a Names Committee, and planned a June meeting to complete district organization with town representatives.
Walter Oetjen motored to Cedar Rapids on business for the Republican caucus at Highland Center School House Thursday night May 29. Alec Lytle returned to Chicago after visiting relatives. Mrs P Le Moore and children Fred Litty and Jean drove here from Griswold. Pred Jr graduated from Griswold school this spring and plans to enter junior college next fall as Jean completes eighth grade.
West Chester May 206 and ura Lane report casual news from the area. Bets and mentioned figures discuss local church services led by Rev Robertson and praise the Seth Parker family for singing. Residents comment on paving delays and upcoming decorations for soldiers with mixed opinions on music tastes.
Republican caucus notes and social updates from Agency Iowa. Mrs. Sterner’s father’s death brings visitors. Louise Bell returns to Packwood. Mrs. Ott improves. Upcoming instrumental music class Thursday May 29 at High School Gym. Smallpox comment contrasts past fears with current milder cases. Street speeds seen as traffic accelerates toward Grinnel.
Round trip from Washington leaves May 29 at 6 00 p m to Chicago arriving 6 15 the next morning return by June 1 fare 620 half fare for children agent for details baseball games Chicago Cubs St Louis Cards June 1 Chicago Cubs trip offered three days visiting Art Institute the Field Museum Conservatory and more. Sherman Knox plans trip to Vinton to visit son Pierce who will stay in Washington and attend Lion's Club sale at Vinton to aid local school.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Bidwell and Mr Ben Woodward of South Manchester Conn visited the F L Wilson home and travel plans westward are mentioned. Lois and Faye Holland from Hasking shopped and called on friends. ET Wickam returned from Iowa City hospital. Mr and Mrs J Harmeter left for Chicago and to join a Montreal party for Europe. John Olds shows improvement after illness. Two Model A Ford Tudors offered by Thos R Gillespie Davenport visitors at Waluim Butenbach home. Auctioneer Chas Crown listed. phone 182.
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