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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
6
Mrs H N Eicher who has spent fall and winter in New Mexico returned home last Saturday evening. Mrs Brener enjoyed her winter and the people and country. Miss Lydia Eicher plans to be home in a few weeks for a vacation.
Rev S K Coates reports Grove township in Davis county where he ministers each Sunday was assessed 445 dollars for the Red Cross.
Apply Jewel Wax to your linoleum and your floor covering will last longer and look better. This ad style note promotes a floor care product with emphasis on durability and improved appearance.
A casual note praises Royal Liquid polish for simple use and mentions top hogs priced at $10. Weather lore says mostly fair tonight and Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs J R George attend the golden wedding of Dr and Mrs W C Allen in Morning Sun. Mrs W A Young and children visit Fort Madison then return home. Mrs Hattie Hatton travels home to Winfield after visiting Iowa City. Families and travelers move between Crawfordsville Keota Muscatine and Mt. Pleasant for events and health reasons.
Riverside notices outline Memorial day observances on Wednesday May 30 with a 1 30 p m parade led by the local band and veterans Civil War members the Woman's Relief Corps and other groups, cemetery ceremonies, a St Mary's hall program, and a firing squad. The Riverside junior senior play will be staged May 29 at St Mary's hall titled A Run For Her Money with listed participants.
Bethel notes celebrate weekend visits by the Gideon family and the Stout wedding. A large crowd welcomed the newlyweds with candy and cigars. Eighth grade graduates include Foster Meriak Fitzgerald Green and Grace Fitzgerald. Upcoming events include Children’s Day on June 10 and a Christian Endeavor meeting on Friday June 1.
Mrs. Chas Vincent and Charles visited the Edgar Porter home last Wednesday. The Robertson and Cherry families joined J N Phillips for a birthday celebration with a large cake. Irene Bush is recovering from pneumonia and many friends expressed concern. Dean and son Lewis came from Twin Falls Idaho to visit relatives. Rural eighth grade graduates included Stanley Knupp. Lulu Schwartz visited the Snowball club at Mrs. Chas Kerr’s.
Mrs John Gibson and daughter Clarissa of Valley Junction arrive for a week with Mrs Frank Bell. Henrietta Wilson returns home near Wyman after visiting friends. Mr and Mrs E G Davis of Crawfordsville visit. Ainsworth residents Stone and daughter, Louie Swab, and Dwayne Hazen shop here. Decoration Day visit planned by T A Messenger and daughter Betty Jean of Des Moines.
President Coolidge signed the $16 285 000 postal rate reduction bill in Washington. Sponsored by Chairman Griest of the house post office committee, the measure lowers most mail rates to the 1921 basis, effective July 1.
Raymond Dorothy and Lois Humston spent a couple of nights with Mr and Mrs Harve Humston. Albert Frazen and children and Lvella Walds chmith were entertained at dinner by Claude Rhodebeck. Cunningham Bailey spent Monday at J N Phillips home. Wm Norton's Mt Pleasant trip on business last Wednesday. Will Marie attended a P T A meeting at Dr Kyles office. George Vincent Everette and R G Vincent motored to Monmouth for aunt Burnside funeral. Clarence Fulton Everette Fulton and Will Lewis were guests of Elmer Cherry for ice cream and cake last Friday. Clayde Knurp and family D Quinn and Wilbur were Sunday guests of Clayton Bear. Mrs Lloyd Gray and Kailey called on Mrs Glen Schwartz Wednesday.
Local items report summer chores and theater plans. Rehearsal club meets Thursday and Harold Bell Wright’s Shepherd of the Hills is featured at Fox Theatre. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or attend events in nearby towns and cities.
Local snippets note the musical Pinafore set for this evening at the High School with showtime at 8 15 PM. Miss Marion Helmer departs yesterday for West Union Iowa on family business.
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