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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
8
Miss LaRue McGill returns to Chicago after a visit in Washington. Mrs. Frank Sage and son Norman come back from Des Moines where they spent two days.
D J Ross has taken residence in the Foley house located on East Madison Street, marking a change of occupancy in the neighborhood.
Mrs G H Filleman of Kalona shopped in Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs R E Brown and daughter Lillian drove to Cedar Rapids this morning so Lillian can train to Salix Iowa visit her sister Mrs Charles Hadley then head to Ames for her final Home Economics year at Iowa State College. Charles Grayson returned from Burt where he visited his sister. Eunice Hammer goes to Cincinnati to teach in public schools. Mrs D O Brumback of West Chester shopped in Washington yesterday. Mrs George Ebner and daughter Dale of Haskins shopped in Washington yesterday. Ed Gray, ill at University hospital Town City for eight weeks, returned home. Abeulah McKuhn returned from Omaha after a week’s visit. Mrs Bamford Van Dyke had surgery at Washington County Hospital. Margaret Bedwell and Dorothy McLain visited Laura Doolittle then went to Chicago, later returning to Mississippi. Mrs N B Anwyl of Columbus Junction visited Cephas Dodd in Washington yesterday. Brown’s Super Service advertises car greasing.
Notices show Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin White leading attendance at the state fair with prior Des Moines visits, plus Mr. and Mrs. Matt Redlinger returning from Fairfield for fall frolics. Other items include brief travels to Lincoln Omaha Wellman Washington and Des Moines, and accounts receivable deadlines for the Chautauqua association.
Arthur Swift and Wayne Weaver set out for New York to sail aboard the Western World bound for Buenos Aires South America. They expect to be away about a month and plan to return via California. Mrs Mayhew visited Fairfield for the fall festival. Isabelle Minick leaves for Chicago after spending summer with her parents and will visit Cleveland and Philadelphia to teach at Friends Central School.
Notice urges Woodmen members from Washington County to attend at the M W A hall Thursday night September Sth for a district organizer's talk opposing proposed high rates. Signed by G Fox Clerk. The note also states New York theater seating capacity exceeds 50 000.
Miss Leona Allen issues a plea to PTA members to return blank physical examination forms for children entering kindergarten. The note emphasizes the value of knowing a child’s health to aid school progress and lists several members to contact for returning blanks. The article ends with unrelated notes on kumquat cultivation and diet.
Mt Vernon resident J B Eyestone called on Mrs Mary Eyestone in Washington. Mrs Ralph Minick takes a two week vacation from Graham store starting Monday. Fred Stewart and wife travel to Fairfield for fall frolics. Schmoel Bros offer school suits and tailor made clothing. George Lemon of Mortrose and relatives depart Washington for an automobile trip to their namesake location.
Denver residents awoke to near freezing temperatures with 45 degrees recorded, marking the coldest Sept 4 since 1889. The unusual chill prompted bundled coats and furs as neighbors hosted picnics and ice cream socials while Arrow brand sunglasses were showcased at low prices.
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