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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1928

Page

7

Town faces 16 year wait for paved highways bond issue

The article argues a state road bond question will impact Iowa motorists by delaying a connected, all-weather highway system for 16 years without new taxes. It cites costs to motorists and differences between awaitable improvements and current graveled roads shown in county pictures.

Wic Mary Savini Iowa Towa Wiles Medway Story County Ted Woorbury Lestion

Kalona News Briefs From Oct 16 Harvest Notes

Oct 16 reports from Kalona area note visits to relatives at River Jumellon and Millersburg. Mrs Delmar Reece met Lois Snair, while Miss Esther Jackson improves after illness. John Sakulin of Chicago visited family. Veda Ehrenfelt stayed with the Ehrenfelt home. Clarence Ledman of Clinton visits his mother Netti Ledman. Farmers report sun husking corn with excellent quality and a large onion harvest near 700 bushels, plus 400 bushels of potatoes. Mr and Mrs Votruba visited Nora Sharp in Washington.

Clarence Ledman Clinton Netti Ledman Mose Mishler Kalona Votruba Nora Sharp Washington

Crawfordsville Ladies Class Host for Presbyterian Day

In Crawfordsville a ladies class at the Presbyterian church gathered for a community event with a local host guiding the session. The fragmented note records a church gathering and emphasizes the hosting role of a woman in the Crawfordsville community.

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Ladies Share Tales At Social Evening In Dallas City

Mrs Margaret Smylis leads a storytelling hour with each guest ready a humorous tale. The hostess serves delicious refreshments as guests enjoy the event. William Caldwell of Dallas City Illinois is noted as a victor among relatives.

Margaret Smylis William Caldwell Dallas City Ilinois

Wellston Social Notes Include Visits and School Attendance

Mr and Mrs Beitel rode the train from Muscatine returning home after a visit. David Wentworth spends the week with his aunt. Forrest Brinning husks for Ralph Robenson while the Wolfe family and Mikseh relatives visited Sunday. Brinning returned from Chicago with stock shipments. Attendance records and names of local students appear in the school notes.

Wellston Mr. Beitel Muscatine Beitel Clarence David Wentworth Mex Wilbur McClelland Forrest Brinning Ralph Roben C. 4 Wolfe Mes Bay Mikseh Olive Earl Mikseh E. Brinning Chicago W. H. Brinning

Erskine bureau traffic survey aims to codify state controls

The Erskine bureau surveyed traffic devices and control methods in Chicago San Francisco and other cities to plan a state wide traffic code. Officials seek a competent engineer to govern traffic policy and ensure safe uniform movements on state routes within cities while preserving boulevard rules.

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Ford Triumphs In European Auto Contest On Steep Road

Ford achieved a sweeping victory with a Model 8 Sper coupe winning the gold medal in the A D A C Utility and Reliability contest. The road from Le Schlesische Ba, considered Europe’s steepest, tested speed and skill. Ford dominated in acceleration, hill climbing, braking, and low speed tests, securing top points across class 1 and earning the highest overall score.

Ailgemeiner Deatsen Automobile Club Ford le Schlesiche Bai Y Ney Trakte Core Europe

The Red Business Man Goes Home for Dinner

A domestic scene opens with a tired businessman returning from work and blessing the family. A dialogue follows with Gladys asking about his first kiss, Fred nervously confirming it. The ad then pivots to weather chatter and oil change advice, praising Valvoline Pennsylvania Oil as a trusted motor lubricant. A passerby notices a coat sleeve stain and inquires about cleaner efficacy.

Mr. Jones

Ad secona car shows emulsion per liter

A fragmented notice mentions a car and a price per liter, with unclear phrasing. Readable elements point to a local sale or pricing detail but details are incomplete. Further context from the source would clarify the exact action, entities, and figures.

Woman's Missionary Society Meets Friday at 2 PM

The Woman's Missionary Society of West Chester M E Church will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Dusenberry at the Ray Raver home Friday at 2 p m. Dues payment Reminder.

West Chester M.E. Church

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Ralona Crawfordsville Stout Gene, Engel Frances Harvey Cloyce Statler Irene Harvey Donald Brinning Hershel Corpman Lawerence Miksch Rosella Brinning Stanley Lemley Li Mikschne Lowboy Studebaker W.0.c. Broadcasting Gladys Fred Missiu Maby Nantha Washington Street North Iowa Ave Udge Washington Oil Co Erskine Stud Studebak Baker Studers of Manufacturing Exence Studebaker Garage Washington, Iowa I. W. Shenefelt, Prop
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