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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1930

Page

8

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.

Mr. Wellman

Scouts Organize Washington County District

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.

Deans Phillips Teeters Paul McGuire Roy Houston Towa City Washington Washington County Johnson and Town Ted Brown Dean Phillips Brown McGuire Iowa City

Walter Oetjen Visits Cedar Rapids for Republican Caucus

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.

Walter Oetjen Cedar Rapids Republican Caucus Highland Center Cairman ‘Committee Alec Lytle Chicago P. le Moore Fred Li Ty Jean Tetetter Griswold Spa L E Moore Weten & Moore Shoe Second Avenue Pred Gris Higland Center School House Highland Center School House

West Chester notes from Dayton correspondent

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.

West Chester Ura Lane Por Bett Ken Ait Andy Augustine Will Munro Mabel Buckley Washingourney Rosehill Keokuk Roberston Seth Parker

Local Notices From Agency Iowa And Surrounding News

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.

Burlington routes low rate excursion to Chicago May Memorial Day

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.

Burlington Chicago Washington Cubs St. Louis Lune Pirates Hicao Art Institute Field Muse Feta Ark Conservatory Sherm Knox Vinton Pierce Cedar Rapids Miss Kingsted Dubuque The Lion's el T Mind Lion's Club

Social notes and travel plans of local residents

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.

Theodore Bidwell Ben Woodward South Manchester Conn F. L. Wilson Mr. Bidwell Wilson O Mr Mra J. Harmeter Chicago Montreal Europe

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