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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1929

Page

8

Baby girl born to Rock Island couple

Mrs L Levert learned this morning that Mr and Mrs Hubert L Wilson of Rock Island are the parents of a baby girl. John Atchison returned to Fairfield after a Washington visit. Mrs C F Mehl of Des Moines returned home after visiting her sister in Washington. Fall Festival dances are planned at Troop F pavilion with Chapn s orchestra dancing 9 to 1. Ruth Wilson and Lucy Errett of Kewanee arrived in Washington from Port Arthur Texas where they spent weeks on business. Mrs Wilson will live with her parents F L Wilson.

L . Levert Hubert L. Wilson Rock Island C. F. Mehl Des Moines T. W. Ward Ruth Wilson Lucy Errett Kewanee, Ill Washington Edwin Rich Frank Rich Wayland Morning Sun Wayne Allen

Community Notes From Washington Area

Social items report Jelly and jam at a Used Clothing sale on the north side square. Mrs. Lyle Romine traveled from Keota to shop in Washington. Mrs. Herman Berg and daughter Colleen of Fairfield visit the Redlinger home. Mr and Mrs John W Eckels return to Atlanta after a two week visit in Washington. Eckels manages a Swift & Co plant in Atlanta. J B Curl family drove to Wellman for a Sunday visit. Schmoeller Bros offer tailoring. Hazel Wilson of Mexico Missouri and William White of Kansas City guests at the Dickerson home. Dr M E Dickens invites friends to park cars in his yard on South Town Avenue during fall festival.

John W. Eckels Atlanta Washington Eckels Swift & Co Hazel Wilson Mexico, Mo William White Kansas City 8. A. Dickerson M. E. Dickens the Journal South Town Avenue

Twenty Years Ago Today’s Events in Winfield and Local Notes

Twenty years ago Harry Montgomery attended a Methodist conference in Winfield. A customer paid 1000 pounds to Dr Hess Pan-n-ce-a, who claimed long experience and healthy chickens. An ad promotes Flashlight batteries claiming longer life. Hog prices reach 10 dollars 85 cents. Weather forecasts call for fair tonight and cooler in the east with a Wednesday cool spell.

Dr. Hess Pan-n-ce-a

Local staffing changes at area offices and studios

Miss Anna Watsek returns to work at the McCleery calendar factory. Irene Paul starts yesterday at the county treasurer’s office. Dora Haney will take her position at the C. H. Gather studio. Mary C. Alien visits Crawfordsville to see Mrs. T. T. Maxwell. Esther Maxwell arrives from Torrance California to visit her sister Mrs W. A. Cook in Washington. She plans to visit J. R. Maxwell in Chicago and Phoebe Maxwell Leverenz in Detroit during her vacation. Marion George, county treasurer, notes next month’s taxes due without penalty. ISL 17 eod

Anna Watsek Europe McCleery Calendar Factory Irene Paul County Treasurer's Dora Haney C. H. Gather Esther Maxwell Torrance California Washington W. A. Cook J. R Maxwell Chicago Phoebe Maxwell Leverenz Detroit Mich Marion George ISL

The Average Man’s Time in Work Reaches Eight Years

A historical note states that the typical man dedicates about eight years of his life to work. This figure reflects a broad social observation on labor and time use.

Mrs Dale Holland Returns to St Louis After Visitation

Mrs Dale Holland and her daughter Jean return to their home in St Louis after spending several weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Beal and with Mrs William Holland at Yaskins.

Dale Holland Jean St. Louis William Beal William Holland Yaskins

Local residents take weekend trips and college enrollments

Mrs. Al Fields visits Boone with kin as several households host relatives and attend dances. Dr. Ed Wheelan of Riverside visits Washington, while students and staff move to Iowa City and University of Iowa duties. Family trips link Washington, Des Moines, Davenport, Wellman, and Buffalo through Sunday travels.

Ed Wheelan Riverside Washington

Local notices and social updates from Ames and area

Lile Snyder leaves for Ames for a week long Fleetric Meter short course at State college. Sale of used clothing Sept 18 by P. B. O. society. Mrs. C. G. Sehmoeller returns from St Paul Davenport trip. Vanderlain home visit with Lloyd and Mabel Morton former. Office closed until Sept 24. Dr P L Etter noted. Mrs Nancy Dickinson visits from Fairfield. Virginia Droz to University of Iowa. Miss Jessie Jeffreys heads to Chicago for business. Schmoeller Bros Curlee Clothes ad. Altenhofen Finlay visiting Hebner home then to Chicago and Wedesboro NC. Mildred Watson and Maxine return from Buffalo. Pleasant Hill ladies host chicken dinner Sept 19. Hazel Seiberts Ida Cavender visit Titus home near Iowa City. George Wheelan to Burley Idaho for three weeks with brother Richard. Sale of used clothing Sept 18 by P E O society. North side listing.

Doctor Etter and Cedar Rapids Friends Travel to Washington

Dr Preston L Etter and family journeyed to Chicago for a meeting of the Academy of Conservative Theology. Mrs Etter plans a visit with Mr and Mrs O O Hawk of Cedar Rapids and the two families, lifelong friends, motor to Washington Monday and spend the day at Ezra Goodwin's home. Dinner at the Christian church Wednesday will be served from 11 to 1822.

Preston L. Etter Chicago Academy of Conservative Proetology Etter O. O. Hawk Cedar Rapids Washington Ezra Goodwin Christian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dolores Costello George O’brien John Atchison Fairfield Troop F Berdo’s Chap'n’s North Side Square Lyle Romine Keota Herman Berg Colleen M. J. Redlinger Wellman Schmoeller Bros Pleasant Hill Harry Montgomery Winfield L. McDaniel Druggist Mary C. Alien Crawfordsville Morrett Morretts Market Washington National Bank Wanerus Meat Market P. E. Wanerus Graham Theatre Donovan Talking Screen Paris al Fields Boone Nate Berdo's Lee Holland Haskins William Holand R. L. Grithes Williamsburg Docella Wheelan George Wheelan Henry Martin Brown Valentine of Dubuque P. A. McLamore Anna Marie Anderson Iowa City University of Iowa Ella Gifford Davenport George Morrison Lona Jettick Health Shoes Mrs. Tornsley Los Angeles Roberts Cook Mrs. Insley Mrs. Cook Merritt McDaniel George McDaniel Kathryn Null Stephen Jewelry Store Ralph Trataillion Gertrude Hammer Tawa City Ih State University of Iowa Charles Long Charles Buffalo Lile Snyder Ames State College P. B. O. Society North Side C. G. Sehmoeller St.aul L. Tree St. Paul Lloyd Vanderlain Vanderham Mabel Morton P. L. Etter Nancy Dickinson W. L. Dickinson Virginia Droz Jessie Jeffreys Schmoeller John Altenhofen Elizabeth Finlay Charles Hebner Wedesboro N. C Miss Finlay Mildred Watson Baby Maxine Hazel Seiberts Ida Cavender W G. Titus Burley, Idaho Richard Wheelan Useq P. E. O. Society the Home Dodder Wallpaper & Paint Store Iowa Ave Washington Cleaners South Side Square Call—Wisie Long, Prop Wilson Kentucky Duco HILL Vidal Cottage Inn W. 3Rd St Thompson ED Hartman John Shields
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