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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1930
Page
8
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of ROS Cunningham deceased dated November 17 1926 has been filed and opened for hearing on Monday November 8 1980 at 9 00 o clock A.M. at the Washington County Court House before the district court or clerk. Interested persons are notified to appear.
Edna C. Purvis, Clerk, District Court, Washington Iowa, October 28 1930, orders heirs to appear and show cause why instrument should be probated as last will and testament of the deceased. Sealed official order.
Mia Horak and daughter Mary visited John Lasek to view the new road improvements in SOUTH HIGHLAND. Crews worked daily except Sunday, cutting hills and widening the Googe creek bridge area. Albert Stutsman of KaJona blew rocks at the old stone site while other gangs labored near Cox place and Endienits. Families gathered for meals and a candy event at Gand Prairis shop with Velais student teacher.
An old ad notes a short term sale of hot water bottles and smoking accessories. It promotes pipe lines and tobacco tidbits, and lists hogs at $9.60. Weather forecast hints a cooler fall night and Wednesday.
Fairfield reports say Coroner J S Gaumer and Deputy Roth traveled to Washington and Wayland while investigating the death of D C Davison of Coppack who died in an Iowa City hospital. Davison family links fatal injury to an automobile accident near Pleasant Plain. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with burial in the Ghrock cemetery.
The Rotary Club held an evening event with a fine dinner and a program featuring Carl Jungbinth as song leader, a Shakespearean scene by a local troupe led by Lawrence McKune and Ralph Klees, and a debate on capital punishment between Rev Carl Klein and Col C. Wilson, ending in a draw among Rotarians.
C. C. Thompson of Winfield spent yesterday in town with his sister Mrs J A Porter. Mr and Mrs C L Gorham of Olds were Sunday guests at the Paul Gorham home. A daughter was reported to have arrived at the Fred Heck home on October 16.
For sale a gentle choice Shorthorn heifer, fresh soon. Listing under Jay Brewer in Jack. For sale small V1 with cabin ad recO.
The readable text suggests a hosiery sales pitch promising youth appeal, stating many pairs sold and consistent delivery, but the passage is fragmentary and lacks complete details or dates.
Local notes report Harry Bolee and daughter Elizabeth visiting the Bolee homes in Rock Springs Arkansas while Dr J C and C A Bolee host. Miss Mabel Telford undergoes mastoid operation at the county hospital and recovers. Alma Huppert returns home from four years as a Shanghai missionary. The YWCA and Armory host social activities including golf and dancing with Miss Adria Titterington aiding.
Mr and Mrs L W Sterner and Jaushter attended a family reunion in Ottumwa on Sunday with Mrs Earnest Miller joining them to Fairfield. McDaniel James and Tom Berdo visited Oskaloosa, Miss Freda White stayed in Cranfordsville, and Miss Ann Knottnerus spent Sunday in Iowa City. C W Stewart drove to Iowa City with MR Smith as they headed to Chicago then California. Used feed grinders for sale by Washing ton International Company. Alta Wright of Mt Pleasant arrived to visit, and Jennie Grant enjoyed a stay with the Meall family. Vote for Max A Conrad for woman in the Democratic ticket.
Mr and Mrs Huston Matucha of Platteville Wisconsin visited relatives in the area Sunday and Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Matucha. The couple attended the marriage of their daughter Mae Jane Matucha to Curtis Kyle of Fairfield, who will reside in Fairfield. Mrs C C Keister and Margarite Keister toured Minnesota for a week with Arthur Swift driving. Mrs Bert Tracy of Brighton kept house at the C Reister home. Florence and Edith Casey and others spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs G Schmoeller and Mr and Mrs A B Schmoeller at Bloomfield. Mrs A G Schmoeller returned from a two day visit with her daughter Mrs G L Truc.
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