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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1931
Page
8
Mrs Claude T McCoy of Crawfordsville shopped here today. Miss Bida Whites spends the weekend at her home in Webster. Mrs Frank Wilson has gone to Chicago and daughter Mrs Ruth Wilson expected to return this evening to conduct the HL Ward style show.
An advertisement promises a free airplane to boys and girls with Kodak film offers for cameras, encouraging readers to visit stores this Sunday for sample or promotional items and film deals.
A brief notice invites readers to bring a flashlight for inspection and maintenance. It notes availability of supplies and a window glass stock. The item hints at a local shop offering inspection services and material inventory.
Kenneth Roderick and Clem ent Davis of Columbus Junction are listed among Washington shoppers at Schmoeller Pros. with notes on fall suits and heavy coats. Several locals from nearby towns appear in attendance, including Miss Vivian A Kalona and Mrs. Ednad Crile of Brighton, Miss Henriet son of Columbus Junction, and others. Also mentions tax deadline and Sunshine Community Club meeting arrangements.
Privates Samuel E. Gre and Richard D. Leet drove the troop ar from Tipton yesterday evening. Leet planned to play football with a West Chester high school but arrived too late. They secured heavy clothing and other supplies for troop members and left at nine o clock this morning returning to Tipton. Hal Williams went to Ottumwa after the game and returned this morning. Grant Goodander leaves tomorrow to join a marching band in Dubuque. Mrs Granville Love of Crawfordsville shopped here today. Miss Barbara Sawyer left this morning to spend the week at her home in Montrose. Hole Statsman aich invited her from Oskaloosa to attend the Case Field game last night.
National guardsmen stationed at Camp Tipton near Cedar County will visit with relatives over the weekend after a brief return from duty. Brigadier General Park A. Findley announced cattle testing will continue and all teatratations will be examined. The Fairfield band was granted permission to perform, and a meeting of the Des Moines county union discussed compulsory tuberculosis testing for cattle.
The United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society afternoon division will pack a barrel for a southern mission school with packages due at the church before Wednesday September 20. Regular K of P meeting scheduled for Monday September 28. Correspondent Mrs C H Beenblossom relays local notices amid community life and weather impacts.
Mrs Bara Wittme valentine Schad wt in theaters. The Dorcas meet was held at the church with committee in charge including Ms Chas Liter Meas Hoa Severt and Mrs At Magdetrau. Mission news notes given by several members. Refreshments of pumpkin pie with whipped cream nuts and coffee. Mr and Mrs Clair Sodergren and son and Mr Carl were Sunday guests at the Chase Nelson home near New London with extended visit for Mr Sodergren.
Washington held Ottumwa to a scoreless tie as both teams produced strong defense and multiple punts. Ottumwa benefited from several passes and a late third quarter drive but failed to cross the goal line while Washington sustained drives and exchanges in the backfield.
Eleven high school girls attend a skating party tonight at Charlotte Wards with roller skating and refreshments at the Clowdon after the event hosted by Hetty Stephen. Mrs Homer Stephen helps serve refreshments.
The note mentions a sale on Saturday October 3 led by Fred Longer and J. P. Macun at the Duncan farm with wreckage removal from a recent tornado. Agnes Cooper of Ottumwa visits Miss Martha Sidles and Miss Cooper attends a football game. Mrs Walter Smith underwent surgery at University Hospital Iowa and is recovering. Howe had grafting on his right leg, and Smith was injured in a spring accident. Mid daughters went to Iowa City this afternoon.
Mr. M Slocum of Columbus Ohio visits the city for several days and plans meetings with aging friends. He rides with Mr. Teeter and stays at Teeter home, while Mrs Teeter travels to New York.
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