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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1930
Page
8
Local news notes Mies Blair, student at the University of Kota, will spend a few weeks here with her mother, Mrs. Nita Blair. Blair plans to enroll at the university this fall, with plans announced for the coming semester.
Mr and Mrs Robert Templeman have traveled to Bethany Missouri for several days The Templemans previously resided in Bethany Miss Thelma York departed for Fairfield this morning for a short stay
A fragment lists items including Paris hats priced at 18.95 and a total 819.50, with entries for Frankie Bonnett buying a hat at 18.95 and a 0.50 dna line for Mae Hartman alongside six fur coats. The text shows miscellaneous purchases and a names list without clear context or event.
A casual note about enjoying root beer as a treat and a playful remark on its price.
Notices list attendees and visitors with multiple named individuals: Mrs GW Gathrop of Keota, Mr and Mrs Harry Carper and daughters Ruth Helen Beulah of Mount Pheasant visiting Emmett Ross, Mrs cherrywinker of Haskins shopping, WII and Henderson Brooks of Wayland, and J Lee Hanna of Crawfordsville.
Shoppers and travelers from West Chicago Davenport Waterloo Waterloo area enjoyed a busy weekend visiting family and friends. Notables include Mrs H Porter Mrs DP Thompson George Dow Mrs James Gardner and others visiting relatives in Iowa Indiana and Ohio over Labor Day and the surrounding days. Several locals made trips to Chicago Davenport and Ames while hosting guests from Los Angeles Columbus and Crawfordsville in a social stretch of travel and family gatherings.
Irene Mitchell visits Rath Ann s with Kenny and family. Daryl Dayton of Spokane and relatives visit Bridges Style Revue area. Mrs Gailord Woymack leaves for Cincinnati to teach. F Hayes attends United Brotherhood convention in Des Moines as delegate. Marriage licenses issued for several couples. J C Penney hosts manager gathering from multiple cities. Tiny Min miniature golf hosts free game offer. Community announcements include teachers arriving, retirements, and local church and Mennonite conference updates. Families from Keota, Washington, and throughout the region attend Labor Day gatherings and conferences.
Senator William E Borah announces a western campaign tour to oppose the administration on farm relief and tariff policy. Once a Hoover campaigner, he now leads insurgent efforts and will travel from Washington to Idaho then into several middle western states to advocate his stance.
Miss Baabeth Henke entered Washington county hospital Monday for a minor operation. She is getting along well and expected to remain hospitalized Thursday or Friday. Miss Mary Hunter has returned to work at Commercial Bank. Attorneys J Kehoe and Eardley Bell of Welman were here today. New fall showings Brid ge Style Revue Graham Wednesday. Mrs William Fink and daughter Mary and Mia Thelma Long voted in Town City yesterday. Dewell, who is ill, reported no better.
Announcement for beginners of United Presbyterian Church to hold a picnic at Sunset Park next Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00. Mothers and teachers invited, bring led to pass and own dishes. Primers department hosts a separate picnic on another day at 1728 Phist and Sade Way.
Miss Eva Burham resumed work at McLellan's yesterday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Meeker returned to Marongo after a Labor weekend visit at the J J Spera home. Elmus Strieicher and Mrs. Strieicher went back to Iowa City after Labor weekend with John Caldwell. Elford Brady and Peter Long departed for a Minnesota vacation. Miss Louise Ross came back from Des Moines where she stayed the summer visiting Donald Ross.
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