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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
20
Mrs J C Crawford and her daughter Anna returned from a day trip to Ainsworth where they visited Mrs Colthurst and Mrs Acheson.
Ralph Scott of Scott Furniture Co announces a free week long school of plaque painting at his store starting Monday. A renowned teacher will demonstrate techniques for achieving attractive effects and brushes paints and instruction are provided at no cost. Plaques will be displayed in Scott's window throughout the week.
Mrs Martha Faris and Mrs Fred Stewart returned from Mediapolis after spending two weeks visiting relatives.
Twenty years ago Jessie Phillips left for Ft Dodge to attend the Methodist W F M S convention as a delegate from the local society. Another shipment of Mc Donalds candy arrived today and the store continues serving rich thick malted milks. Hog top price noted at ten dollars. Weather forecast: mostly fair tonight and Sunday with possible rain tonight.
Mrs Merle Samson and Faith return home after visiting O L Samson home. Arthur Taylor and wife go to Wayland for weekend with parents. Free plaque painting instruction starts Monday at Scott Furniture Co. Edith Elgar comes from Mt Pleasant to visit parents. Mrs Jacob Graber and Helen Graber visit Washington for shopping. Mrs P R Miller and Mrs John Zihlman of Wayland shop in Washington. Dr Brown out sick until further notice. Evelyn and Marjorie Newell from Columbus Junction visit grandmother Mrs R H Malin. Cabbage deliver 2c per lb by W H Wells. F J Munckell of Minneapolis visits Harry Ferguson home. Mrs Muckell in Washington for a week.
Robert Crail of Los Angeles returns to continue his Burlington visit at the J. B. Crail home. JW Carr and Mrs. Carr of Charles City arrive in Washington to spend the weekend with Will and Ida Gibson and attend the Iowa City homecoming. Vanda Herren travels to Cameron Missouri for a weekend with relatives. Mrs. John Davis returns to Des Moines after visiting Will Clark Ed Fox and Wayland friends. Juanita Weidner to Brighton for Sunday at her relatives John and Mary Jones.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 PM for Mrs Thomp son J Klotz at the Reformed church with Rev Emanuel Jasmann in charge. Burial followed in Columbus City cemetery. Also notes: Columbus High beat Mediapolis 48 0. Mrs D C Mekkee of Conesville went to Pueblo Colo to visit sons. other local social and school items.
The Altoona Tribune quotes Farm and Fireside on inexperience as unfamiliarity and Darwin on fitness. The item notes common wisdom about survival and resilience in everyday life.
A string of social calls and weekend visits are reported from Washington and surrounding towns. Mrs H W Baker of Wapello spent yesterday in Washington with Mr Baker while Wilma Palmer and Charlotte Squire visited Wilma's grandmother Mrs W A Palmer in Ainsworth. Mary Elizabeth Weidner traveled to Brighton to visit John Jones' family. Paul Shellabarger, visiting his parents, returned to Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Will Marie expected home from Davenport where Mrs Marie was hospitalized. Mrs Will Clark spent the weekend in Brighton with Mrs Tom Davison. Sterling White of Davenport visited Washington, plans to attend the homecoming game with Owen Grecian in Town City. Mrs A E Warner visited Eldon for the day. Mrs Willard Bowen of Hannibal Mo visited Washington with sister Mrs Paul Rupp and returned home.
A humorous reflection on the conflict of loyalties a man may feel between his employer and his wife. The quip suggests frequent interruptions and a light office home-life dynamic.
Several families traveled to Davenport Des Moines Washington and Cedar Falls for weekend homecoming events. Notables include the Wood family, the Hammers Jungbluth Jones and McCoy households, plus Evelyn Gibson and Ferne Duncan. Local dining and shopping marks noted with Woods Feed Mill ad and a free poultry service promotion.
Col orado Springs clergyman Rev S R McLaughlin visited Washington to meet the McLaughlin brothers after several weeks on business. He spoke recently at a Des Moines Des Moines area Iowa Synod gathering. Local social notes list Mrs W D Simpkins and Mrs Henry Rath visiting, with others traveling for errands.
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