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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
7
An obscure line from a historic page notes an outburst by Everette True and references PA TRUG along with mentions of a POIGNANT pain and WARP AND WOOF. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or dates.
Miss Grace Leaase heads to Ames to teach this year at the college. Local visitors include Nev and Mrs. A. T. James and daughters Etna and Ava of Fairfield, and several other families visiting in Crawfordsville. Rev. A. T. James led a closing sermon at the Presbyterian church and will be missed for his faithful service to the community.
Farm of L L Rogers estate sold to John Hoewell for 2 92 per acre. Rogers residence sold to Ernest Felske. Kalona PTA to meet Sept 24 at 7 30. Local births, travels, and enrollments noted. Several Kalona residents ride in planes en route to Fort Worth. Community updates include church moves, hospital stays, college enrollments, and sick lists.
Walnut notes report the loss of one of Pete Rich and wife’s twin daughters near Brighton. Local families deal with flu illness, eye tests for Ruth Mundt and Marion, and a Sunday family reunion planned for Sept 27 at Sunset Park. The East end beat Ernest Smith pasture 13 to 6 in a ball game while several residents are sick or laid off from the American Pearl Button Co. and a button factory.
Rubio September 21 report notes perfect weather for the Dutch Creek Fair with a large crowd and overall financial success. The pageant impressed though lighting and stage effects limited appeal. Mrs. David Temple’s reading and Ralph Shannon’s performance were highlighted by attendees.
Washington band played well and fed many with a hearty supper. About 300 attendees enjoyed fried chicken while volunteers labored all afternoon. Residents from Rubio plan to attend the Dutch Creek picnic at Sunset Park next Saturday.
Iowa City Sept 21 64 new professors and instructors have been added to the University of Iowa staff. In addition 190 new graduate and undergraduate assistants are on the staff.
A compact 1920s style directory lists funeral directors Jones and Mel Shinney, ambulance services, Whittaker buys and sells, City Feed Yard on Marion Ave, Dicks Second Hand Stories on South Iowa Ave, Dr W J Masson dentist near Frank Wilson’s Shoe Store, and Clara Doana beauty services near Blue Shampooing.
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