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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1928
Page
6
Delbert Bailey, Chandler distributor, says the Roy al De Luxe Sedan has generated unusual buying interest. The 118 inch wheelbase model features long low lines, a four color choice, Mohair upholstery with pillow cushions, champagne broad cloth option, arm rests and vanity set, and Cassion finish interiors with grouped instrument panel under glass.
An elderly man and woman, former schoolmates, meet again at a hometown Homecoming. They recall old pranks and spankings, while a Washington Oil Company ad touts friendly service at stations and urges readers to try Valvoline oil for cold mornings.
Dodge Brothers reports August shipments up about 43 percent from July in both passenger cars and trucks across United States and Canada. Export activity also strong with August shipments the best of the year and truck exports at record highs. John R. Lee notes continued strong demand and a promising second half.
Department of Home Economics Section 1 will meet Tuesday afternoon October 9 with Mrs. Harry Dickerson. Dues are due. Snowball social club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Will Phillips. Please bring papers for parliamentary law review.
Maynard Brown and Russell Jennings visited in Des Moines Tuesday and bought a hydraulic lift and air compressor for a new business. G. E. Mace of Washington Motor Co. called in Davenport with his family. Lt. W. Schenefelt and spouse traveled to Mexico Missouri for several days of business. Karl Thornton of Washington Motor Co. took his wife to University Hospital in Iowa City yesterday. Washington Oil Co. introduces a new air lift aiding grease and oil changes for their operations.
The Studebaker garage reports multiple new car arrivals this week including an Erskine sedan for J. E. Powell of Keota a Dictator sedan for Bernard Hook of East Pleasant Plain a Roysi Dictator sedan for Mr and Mrs W D Morrison of Washington and a President Eight for Oscar Davis of Washington.
F M Ritchey will drive to Chicago next week and return Tuesday with a new Silver Anniversary Buick. New Buicks have been delivered to Fred Zieglowsky near Havre W O Shafer of Brighton W P Wellis Godfrey Juzeler and Fred Juzeler all of Washington. A car load of new Buicks arrived last week.
Harry Miller reports constant new deliveries at the Iowa Garage as weekly equipment arrivals continue. Owner John Mangold and J S Mangold recently traveled to Des Moines while local buyers purchase vehicles from Tucker and Bieber, including M J Benson and a Whittaker McLarmore truck.
Notice to voters of Washington County Iowa that on November 6 1928 a proposition will be submitted asking if the county should levy up to three mills beginning in 1929 on property value to create a county tuberculosis eradication fund and join the accredited area plan.
A new Chevrolet coupe is highlighted as J Grothers unveils a carload of Chevrolets being unloaded today. L M Kicher conducted a business call in Iowa City on Wednesday.
The B and P club will meet Wednesday October 10 in the community room of the Y with dinner at 6 15. Members may bring a guest or be excused by notifying secretary Ticia Patton before 7 p m on Tuesday.
A 1928 United Press summary of NBC and Columbia schedules with World Series Game listings on WEAF and WJZ networks plus operatic and musical programs. Notable entries include Rein ald Werrenrath baritone Frances Alda Mario Chamlee Pryor's Band Merle Alcock I Pagliacci and Roxy and his gang.
Musical numbers include Miss Florence Scranton violinist of the East Bay Trio performing Viennese Melody by Chrysler and Avie Marit by Gounod. Pennsylvania notes report Drs KE Stutsman A Boice and HF Masson traveled to Iowa City last evening on business.
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