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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
8
Mr and Mrs W G McAvoy of Des Moines announce the birth of a baby daughter born September 17. Grandfather L B McAvoy received word today. Miss Leone Simpson departed last night for Pittsburgh to visit Rev and Mrs John B E Simpson for a few weeks.
Mrs. Nannie Roberts returns to Delta after a Washington visit with her niece Mrs. Maggie Norionu. Catherine Jane Hull and guests from Iowa City visited Dr. Hull. Mrs. Fred Wagner and Mrs. Thomas Gerdes traveled from Des Moines after Poultry Improvement meetings. Mr. and Mrs. W Fortnum returned from Columbus Junction after fall festival. Various residents attended events in Washington and Davenport with family.
Miss Helen Darnell of Columbus Junction and Miss Helen Fulton visited Washington on Wednesday for the fall festival. Mrs. Kate Conrad of Winfield came to attend the event. The P. E. O. society announced a sale of used clothing on Sept. 18. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Beatty of Madison Wisconsin are expected to arrive in Washington to spend the weekend with relatives and friends.
Local notices report Mrs. John Conrad returning to Wayland after Washington fall festival day. Barbara Maxwell and Grover Booth from Crawfordsville attended the Washington fall festival. Wanerus Market will discontinue delivery service after September 21. Keota resident Mrs. M. M. Marsh visited Washington for the festival. Joe Falk of Fairfield spent days in Washington for Open for Business at Home Feed Store. Auctions and classified ads promote city homes at low prices.
CG E Fray the Swedish masseur will be at 602 West Wash Street in Ollie on September 23 24 and 25. Ed Gritter of Keota visited Washington yesterday while W L Ireland of Rubio attended the September 21st event. Frank Taylor and family from Crawfordsville and Dayton McNeil family from Crawfordsville were in Washington for the fall festival along with local barber shops closing for the festival.
Homer Stephen questions details of a Majestic Radio give away described as free. The notice notes community interest and potential eligibility but lacks full terms.
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