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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1928

Page

3

Original Notice in District Court of Washington County

Pearl Wahl Stagner is named as plaintiff in this district court notice filed in Washington County. The document outlines the legal action and directs responses as required by court rules.

Washington Oil Co promotes regular customers and car care

A Washington Oil Co advertisement extols Blue Ribbon gas and Valvérine motor oil praising regular customers. It invites locals to open accounts, promises monthly statements, and portrays driving in for service as a routine, reliable choice for life.

Blue Ribbon Valvérine Washington Oil Co

Petition for divorce custody and alimony in Washington County

The notice states Pearl Wahl Stagner sues Don Cleo Stagner in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeking a divorce custody of their daughter Beth M Stagner and alimony. It notes their marriage May 19 1922 in Washington County and separation since February 1925 with the defendant failing to support them for over two years and desertion. The term begins November 6 1928 and failure to appear by noon will default. Attorneys Livingston & Eicher represent the plaintiff.

Don Stagner District Court Washington County Iowa Pearl Wahl Stagner Don Cleo Stagner Washington Beth M. Stagner Court Haus Livingston & Eicher Attorneys

Administrat ion sale of Reb ecca French estate in Washington

The estate of Rebecca French, deceased, will sell at her late residence 308 East Third Street Washington Iowa beginning at 2 PM Friday October 1 1928 the following property household goods including a walnut bedstead walnut round top stand marble top walnut stand hickory bottom straight back chair and other items from the estate sale listing.

Rebecca French East Third Street Washington Iowa

Antique Household and Goods Auction Listing by Neils and Jonas

Mary Eliza Neils and Maud Jonas announce an auction of household items on October 3 and 4. The catalog includes furniture, sewing items, dishes, quilts, shoes, books, coins and jewelry, a deer rifle, tools, fabric and garments, plus numerous antiques. Auctioneer Charles Browny oversees the sale.

Mary Eliza Neils Maud Jonas

Singmasters Hold Colt Show at Keota

Keota hosts a 1928 colt show and team pulling contest sponsored by J O Singmaster and son, with aid from the Town draft horse and mule breeders assoc and Keokuk county farm bureau. Prizes include a 125 dollar purse, a silver cup for the 4H colt club winner, and rosettes. team pulling prizes total 106 7 and 2.50.

Keota Harry Lynn Iowa Draft Horse and Mule Breeders Association Lynn Singmaster Town Singmaster and Son Keokuk County Farm Bureau Colt Club Albert Blaise Sigourney Boys Colt Club Paul Deimerly Kinross George Hagist Ke Wellman

Merchants Highlight Day as Town Events Draw Crowds

Advertised bargains drew shoppers while men attended events and women browsed. Sponsors expressed satisfaction with the turnout and overall attendance for the day in the town.

Red Cross plea as Florida refugees face disaster

A Marshalltown Times-Republican piece urges readers to visualize the suffering in Florida and Porto Rico after fires and ruin. It emphasizes babies born amid wreckage and calls for Red Cross contributions to aid mothers and orphaned children, urging swift relief.

Marshalltown Times-Republican St. Petersburg Florida Porto Rico Red Cross

Keota opens season with 28 0 win over North English

Keota high school defeated North English 28 to 0 in the season opener on their home field. Captain Hugh Pulver scored twice on a 5 yard and an 85 yard run, with Burrell Fagan and George White adding touchdowns. Teamwork and solid line play led by coach H. D. Corell propelled the victory as Keota prepares for a slate of upcoming games.

Keota West iChester Hedrick

Announcements for church groups and clubs in town

Baptist choir holds rehearsals Wednesday at 8 30 and Friday at 7 30. The Navajo club meets at Mrs J Jungbluth's home 1426 S Iowa Ave Thursday for a 1 o'clock luncheon honoring Mrs Sam MecCleery. The H J club meets with Mrs Ed Shalla Thursday October 4 for an all day meeting. bring sandwiches and one dish to pass.

Navajo Club J. Jungbluth Iowa Avenue Sam MecCleery H. J. Club Ed Shalla

Mrs Sherm Crone Hosts Poinsettia Club Meeting

Mrs Sherm Crone will entertain the Poinsetta club Thursday afternoon with a social gathering and possible discussion items planned for the event.

Sherm Crone Poinsetta Club

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Ipwa Pearl Wahl’ Stagner C. Broadcasting Physicians and Surgeons K. i. Stutsman M. D. Hyk F. & M. Bank Co. W. McLaughlin M. D West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co Iowa Ave W. L. Kyle National Bank Preston Osteopathic South Iowa Ave Chiropractors Charles C. Brown Calla INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street City Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt M. Kyle Willard Guamline Jesus Austin Sutherland T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bldg North Side Sq T. L. Brookhart Law Abcess Opera Hous Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract C. J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office J. D. Dayton Chester L. B. Lupton Towa Ave Frank Boller Washington St T. J. Pease Washington National Bank W. J. Masson Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store Cole Fred Franklin Charles Browny Singmasters Bhys Warren Marshall Marshalltown Red Coss Williamsburg Brighton Delray Richland Carris Hagist Wade Howard Stouter Randy Miller Smith Pulver Corell White Fagan Bruce Stouter Walker Streit Mattison Boyd Stouter Willis Batt P. and Ium Walter T. Hall Co H. Brand Libby Pillsbury’s P Flour Jemima Read River Ohio Western Manning’s BAR Clay's Barclaw’s
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