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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1930
Page
8
Funeral services for eight months old William Dean Lemmons, son of Mr and Mrs William Lemmons of Washington, were held at two this afternoon at J A Jones funeral home. Rev M LeFever, Baptist pastor at West Chester, conducted the rites. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
Forecast calls for mostly fair and cold conditions in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys at week start. Rain likely in the south with possible rain or snow in the north midweek, followed by somewhat warmer temperatures thereafter.
Local column reports Mr and Mrs B T Hanson and son Robert and Ferreol Welch traveled to Towa City this afternoon to attend a display. Theodore Shively, who had been west for ten weeks with his uncle's family, returned home today. Also mentioned are blacksmithing accounts for sale or trade, coal prices, and Sitler's Auto-Parts Service advertising.
Descriptive fragment notes a property or housing matter with unclear names and figures. The readable text suggests a headline style item on a real estate or local housing issue but lacks complete details for a precise summary.
The outlook calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with continued cold conditions. No precipitation expected as temperatures stay low and winds remain light.
In a rundown of yesterday's social and community notes Rob, Mr. and Mrs. Eicher, and others visited Kalona and Crawfordsville areas for funeral and family gatherings. Several residents, including Mildred Crate and Frances Bicher, traveled to Fairfield for events while Montgomery Ward promotions advertised fixed payment plans. A five-sister reunion in Flint, Michigan, highlighted by ages 76 to 84, totals 380 years among the participants.
In New Orleans Louisiana, a birth report notes twelve twins were born during September, with details incomplete but confirming multiple twin births in the period.
Excavators in Dijon report unearthed a hitherto unknown Roman city at Vertault once called Vertillium. A cave with an intact staircase yielded numerous pottery fragments used for cooking and dining, suggesting Roman legion quarters in the area.
Gregory, a writer in Rennes, cares for his work amid a quiet cabin. Kate Taylor, nicknamed the best sister, helps with chores and companionship, stirring a late confession of love as three weeks pass. The tale blends family affection with romantic longing.
Miss Alyce Fishburn’s pledge at Town State Teach ers College Cedar Rapids caused a mix up between U C Sigma Phi and Ve 0. Y oga Pl Day mens, womens and chy trens clothing. Baptist ladies host rummage and bake sale Thursday Oct 18. Miss Hazel Siberts leaves for Davenport State Conference of Local Workers to aid Ladies Industrial Relief society social work for weeks.
Local columns report multiple marriages including Crossett Prall at the Methodist parsonage with plans for a honeymoon to Atlantic and an October home date in Washington. Other notes mention Downs wedding in Des Moines, travel plans of McDaniel family, rummage sales, and society columns with weddings, purchases, and a 127 year old University of North Carolina.
Whigee suffered painful injuries including a broken collarbone and bruises. Mrs T T Keeley visits her sister in Marshall town and plans to visit Evanston to see her son Mort and family. Hearing marks a fifth birthday with friends and gifts. Mrs Hearing lives with sister Mrs Robert Lemon. Merle Bidwell and three sons visit from San Benito to see J E Bidwell and relatives.
Business men are asked to attend a Wednesday morning meeting at one o’clock at the city hall to discuss plans for a holiday open connection with the annual shopping period. All business men of the community are invited to attend.
Mrs. J M Kelley, who has died, is selling Christmas greeting cards for the Journal in Washington this season. She will visit old and new customers, offering a line of greetings sold in sets of 25 or multiples, with options for type printing, embossing, or engraving. Call 675 Blue for arrangements.
The article notes telegraph poles remain in use and are being preserved and protected by updated safety measures and routine maintenance, ensuring continued communication services.
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