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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
8
Mr and Mrs George Holden and Mr and Mrs Fred Whittimer of Lincoln Nebraska were weekend guests at the home of Mrs M J Holden. John Maxwell arrived yesterday from San Francisco where he has spent the summer enjoying the mild climate there.
Elizabeth Bell Eunice Atchison Corinne Rothschild Gladys Barnoske Nita Wehr and Norene Schmoeller traveled to Cedar Falls to enroll in school ten years ago today.
The Fleur De Lis club and Rosemary club plan meetings the week of September 12 13 with hosts and speakers noted. Garden club gathers Thursday at 2 30 with Preston Wolf of Watt Floral Co to discuss fall planting and dues. Christian Ladies Aid and M E Ladies Aid hold Thursday and Friday meetings with prayer and officer elections.
Ed Mayhew and family returned from the Henry Rathmel home in Kremlin Oklahoma and visited Rathmel children at Phillip's university in Enid and at Ft Worth Texas. Rev W L Clapp of Chicago spent last evening in Washington with Mr and Mrs Iim Porter and went to airfield to visit his mother. Florence Huber of West Chester started to Fairfield on route to Parsons college. Jim Bambrick left for Cedar Falls for his second year at the State Teacher's College.
Veal roasts 23c lb listed for Wednesday at Thompson's Sanitary Market. Infants wear showcased in the north window. Mr and Mrs Henry Steiner of Charlies City are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Schulty. Charles Barker visits his mother Mrs T F Barker and heads to Minneapolis to teach in the state university engineering department. Grandson to Mr and Mrs Leslie Pauls born September seventh weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Florence Boileau of Philadelphia visits her parents George and Florence Boileau. Carrol Jones and sister Mrs Richard Gaines visit Fairfield and Ainsworth before returning to Cedar Rapids. she studies dancing with Bonnie Fisher.
The male bird of paradise in New Guinea and nearby Pacific islands is famed for its extraordinary plumage and dazzling color. Researchers note its striking tail and iridescent feathers as a hallmark of the species.
The bureau of plant industry says parsley can be grown in a window box if it is at least ten inches deep due to its taproot. This guidance helps city gardeners cultivate herbs in limited spaces.
State of Iowa Washington County to J. S. Beatty heirs you are notified that land in Washington town Washington County was sold for taxes December 7 1925 The undersigned Mrs Henry Sanford and Mrs Marion McMasters hold the certificate of purchase and redemption expires in 90 days from service of this notice unless redeemed The notice dated September 1928 directs redemption actions by the named parties.
The Friendship club will meet Friday afternoon September 14 with Mrs Warren Donaldson. The notice provides a local community gathering detail and the hosting member for the event.
To deter rats a paste of one part barium carbonate and four parts corn meal with sweet oil is suggested. It allegedly causes extreme thirst making rats exit to seek water. Peppermint oil and granulated lye spread in runways are also claimed to help keep rats away.
The biological survey notes that certain shore birds such as Phalaropes have males incubating eggs and caring for young. It contrasts with ecowbirds and European cuckoos that lay eggs in other nests and rely on foster parents.
Notice in Washington County Iowa district court that L R Spencer receiver for Kalona Clay Company will seek discharge. Final report and application for discharge set for hearing at Washington County Court House on September 24, 1928 at 9:00 AM.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Telling the World a dramatic adventure with William Raines as a daring reporter hero. Anita Page stars with a show troupe romance and a perilous rescue in the Orient aided by a strong supporting cast led by Sam Wood.
Names and movements fill a patchwork of society notes. Leslie Dunlap Harold Putnam and Dr J E Edgington attend a Legion meeting in Cedar Rapids while others travel for school visits and family visits in Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Illinois. Local ads push Picnic Hams and tailor services as communities share behind the scenes hometown snippets.
Mr and Mrs Thomas McKee of Winterset visit Washington to see Mrs McKee s sister Mrs Mary Moore and Mr and Mrs Howard Crozier plus Mr McKee s sister Mrs Arthur Griffith. Edith Monroe and daughter Marian from West Chester visit at Charles Schultz home. Marian leaves for Mt Carroll Illinois to attend Frances Shimer. Mrs Cora Martin and daughter from Waterloo visit Washington. Dancing at Berdo s Pavilion Thursday night. Tl Pp left Washington almost two decades ago now in Los Angeles real estate. B B Ocheltree and family of Solon spend Sunday with Mrs H W Blood.
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Griffith returned last evening to their home at Ainsworth after spending the day here. Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson and her daughter Clara came from Morning Sun to visit Dr. and Mrs. O. F. Boller. Baja Boller and Clara departed for Columbia to begin work at Stephens College for Girls.
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