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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1928
Page
5
The article outlines careful steps to remove a removable cylinder head without damaging the gasket, including loosening all but two nuts, using compression to lift the head, and inspecting studs. It covers starting motor tests, detecting acid in oil, and piston ring wear, plus transmission function, tire changing, headlights maintenance, and makeshift garage anvils.
Lodges Washington Chapter 98 Odd Fellows regular meetings second Thursday each month led by Alice Meek W M and Della McBride secretary Damascus Shrine 10 WoW of J meets third Tuesday at Masonic Temple with Mrs L A Jones W H P and Sara E Walker secretary Washington Lodge 28 A F and A M holds first Friday monthly with D L Carbaugh W M and A W Yard secretary Visiting members welcome.
Daily and weekend rail schedules list eastbound and westbound departures and arrivals for the Golden State Limited, Express, Lo Pass, and Freight services. Knox ville Branch and C B Q lines show local passes and freight arrivals with agent notes. St P and P R R Co schedules include Southwest Limited runs and local freight days with specific times.
The Curran Company of Washington Iowa has amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase capital stock to 50000 dollars, with shares of 100 dollars each. Shares will be issued as the Board resolves, payment on call or demand. Recorded in Washington County Iowa. May 7 1928 by R J Curran president and C J Jungbluth secretary.
Lloyd Bauer superintendent of the West Chester Methodist Sunday school led the service for Rev. Walter Scranton on his final preaching day. Eureka residents welcomed him back and planned future visits. L. O. Beenblossom and children joined in, with Lucille Dale and Betty Wilson attending and dining at the Wilbur Beenblossom home. John Babcock of Chicago was seen on the street, visiting during a short vacation and seeking local farming updates in Washington county. The superintendent announced
A notice states the Sunday school will be reorganized next Sunday. The plan outlines changes to structure and leadership roles for the upcoming term.
Crawfordsville reports Ruth Hutquist underwent a serious operation at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa. Latest report indicates she is recovering as well as expected. Visitors include Jesse Smylie of Los Angeles and Murray Smylie with daughter Helen from Washington. Other locals and alumni return from Monmouth and Iowa City.
Riverside May 25 The River Side high school alumni association held its annual reception and reunion in the Masonic hall. Officers elected for the coming year are President Aileen McCreedy class of 1922 vice president Martha Rath class of 1926 secretary Mrs. R. H. Heitigman class of 1900 treasurer Grace Meeks class of 1924. A big homecoming is planned for next year the 80th anniversary of the association. Mrs. W. N. Cress and Miss Imelda Deutsch entertained at a bridge party Tuesday evening at the Cress home. Mrs. Claude Cowger and Miss Bernice Cassady won high honors. A two course luncheon followed the games. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Schneider and daughter Bertha with Miss Ava Simpson of Whittemore have gone on a motor trip in Miss Simpson's car visiting Luther Sehn Schneider in Om-
In Rochester Minnesota Nel and Miss Lucille Schneid er join Miss Dorothy Schneider from Hobson Montana. Dorothy returns home with them. The Junior Senior banquet at St Marys school was held Thursday in their hall decorated in royal blue and gold. A four course dinner and toasts by the class with Leo Walsh as toastmaster were served.
The Decoration day observance occurs Wednesday forenoon at Columbus City cemetery with graves decorated by patriotic groups and students at nine o'clock. The Columbus Junction band performs, followed by an address by Rev J W Zerbe, a firing squad salute, and taps.
Robert Johnston gains membership in Pi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State College. A J Burks returns from Detroit where he spent winter with daughter Mrs Frank Ogier. Mr and Mrs G W Brock visit son William in Chicago and attend a Stevens Hotel dinner for Rock Island Lines staff with 25 years service. Mr and Mrs J Marshall Mrs George Sellers and son Max visit Muscatine Friday.
The article states that the cry Mush! used to urge dog teams is a corruption of the French marchonsg, the chant of early French to their teams. It links the exclamation to historic linguistic roots in racing culture.
The governor, noted for farm relief leadership and national fitness, seeks renomination in the June 4 Republican primaries. He pledges to maintain sound state finances and clean government, and promises continued road building if the November good roads program is adopted, delivering a dollar match for each dollar spent.
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