Residents Enjoy Local Visiting Guests
Miss Birdie Hotle traveled to Wellston to spend the day. Lola Sprague went to Chilawota for a few days. Mrs Rex Reece of Harper arrived last evening to spend a few days in Washington.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1924
Page
8
Miss Birdie Hotle traveled to Wellston to spend the day. Lola Sprague went to Chilawota for a few days. Mrs Rex Reece of Harper arrived last evening to spend a few days in Washington.
Miss Edna Tobin of Ainsworth shops in Washington today and visits friend Mrs. Hamlett Boyer. Mrs. Fleming travels to West Chester to visit the Robertson home. Mrs. Quinnee Pierson of Ainsworth spends the day in Washington. Downing of Des Moines listed as business visitor. Acrobate better shoes for children featured at Wilson's. Mr and Mrs Nick Bohr of Harper attend funeral of their daughter Mrs Joe Weber who died after a serious burn. Bohrs joined by their children and other relatives from Chicago and Rock Island.
Numerous short items list people visiting relatives and buying or viewing electrical appliances. The notices mention plant and bulb exchanges, garden events, and social visits by residents including Miss Florence Bodman and Miss Doris Benn, with references to Johnson Grocery and the Improvement League campaign save the flowers.
Miss Jose Minner reports a six day desert trip from Luxor to the Red Sea with nine companions. The group toured the Kassier coast and entered King Tut's tomb among the second group of seven visitors.
West Chester Tigers defeated Wellman 93 to 33 at the Chester Field meet to break a tie and showcase fast sprinting by Delong and Edwards. West Chester won most events including both relays and the mile, while Wellman took two first places. The meet featured strong performances from Bauer, Harland, Cherry, Kleese, Stockman, and a notable showing by Chester’s team spirit and sportsmanship. A planned dual meet with Oskaloosa May 10 was announced, and officials included Whitletk and Jessup with Supt Cresap assisting.
Riverside area notes describe St. Mary's high school boys staging the comedy A Manager's Trials at St. Mary's hall with a cast including Tim, Verne Drolt, Joseph and Walter Walsh, Archibald De Vere, and John Strabala. Between acts, songs and readings by the Sailor Boys, Leo Walsh Chorus and High School performers entertained a well attended audience. Mrs Thad Smith of Marshalltown aided birthday celebrations for C H Wilson and helped Marshalltown P F E O society raise 750 dollars for the social service league at a community rummage sale.
Mrs Hugi O Cleery and daughter Carolyn and Miss Carolyn Hamilton hosted last evening at the McCleery residence for Mr and Mrs Wylie Stewart of Monmouth. Mr Stewart sang at the church earlier. Guests were longtime friends and shared reminiscences, with light refreshments served.
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