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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
7
Mr Will Stafford remains ill at home while neighbors assist with corn shucking. Reports cover farm life, family visits, shoppers, cattle and hog shipments, and local illnesses as residents cope with weather and economic pressures.
Mrs Tony Kauffman cared for her ailing father and returned home Sunday evening. Mrs Jace Lambert visited her son Clyde and wife Wednesday while Mr Lambert travelled to Washington. Cecil Lauderman came home Wednesday from Washington. Geneva Shebeck visited Pleasant Ridge School on Thursday.
Allee James and James Wehr stayed at Paul Sparks home. Marguerite Sexton visited from Waterloo and returned Tuesday. Hallowe en party at Rowing home, with spooks and fun. Several locals attend funerals in Washington and Keota. High school students enjoy a two day vacation.
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met at the church Friday afternoon with good attendance. Plans were made for a bake sale and bazaar to be held December fifth at the Washington Cleaners on the south side of the square. Mr and Mrs Bryan Swift and children visited Sunday at Will Ca'd.
The page lists auctioneers and professionals including Dr W J Masson dentist, Franks Wilson Shoes Store, Broadgate Electric Shop, and multiple services on South Iowa Ave and nearby streets. Also notes beauty shoppe services, Mrs Clara Doane parlor, and contact phones for offices and residences.
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