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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

6

Local Social Notes Show Visits and Travels Across Iowa

Fraternity members Harry Rice and Norman Walker return from Fairfield Ottumwa and nearby towns. Miss Clara Burchett visits Ruth George in Milton. D F Macon auctioneer of Washington IA. Mr and Mrs W S Campbell of Cleveland visit Keota and stay with R G Vincent. Several other residents visit relatives and travel between Washington Crawfordsville Davenport and Chicago including Elmer Wright and Lois Jane Henderson.

Harry Rice Norman Walker Burlington Fairfield Ottumwa Clara Burchett Milton, Iowa Ruth George

Community notices mix of ads and visits from local page

The column lists Hog hauling rates at 406 cents per tire plus quick service for large trucks. It mentions guests include Nellie Anderson and Elizabeth Fisher, travel plans for Esta and Bess Freshwaters, and various local residents visiting relatives or taking up teaching positions. Events include bank employee changes, shop openings, and camp activities with music and crafts.

John May & Sons

Ken Maynard Risks Life in Daring Movie Stunts

Ken Maynard known as the cowboy daredevil performs all his own stunts for Senor Daredevil, resisting doubles. He suffers three falls during filming, including two from a horse and one from a tree, and even after a week of recovery returns to danger on set.

Ken Maynard Ken Marnard Maynard Hie Doulles Wonder Star

Lincoln gathering notes and local incidents

Mr and Mrs Homer Jarrard and family spent Sunday at the Foster home. Mrs Spencer Reed broke her arm Saturday. Mrs Fred Stewart visits Cedar Falls for commencement. Mr and Mrs Chas Doran visited with her aunt Mrs Lambert. The Booster club met with Mrs Neill on Tuesday with six members present. Ray Lambert and Lloyd Walker hauled corn for G F and J M Stewart.

Lincoln Homer Jarrard Spencer Reed Fred Stewart Cedar Falls Chas. Doran Lambert Booster Club Neill Ray Lambert Lloyd Walker G. F J. M. Stewart

Harold Jones Returns Home From Ames Summer Work

Harold Jones who has been working in Ames this summer is home for a short vacation.

Harold Jones Ames

Captain Crail and His Dandelions Record Claim

Captain Phil Crail contends a 76 bushel potential from dandelions on his farm surpasses the county oats yield of 73 bushels. The note skews humorous about lawn mowing and his Florsheim shoes, praising style, fit, service and value at about ten dollars.

Phil Crail Phil

Miss Mae Campbell and Edna Lewis Return from Europe Trip

Miss Mae Campbell and Miss Edna Lewis are back from a journey to England and France with the Shenandoah Kiwanis club party.

Mae Campbell Edna Lewis England France Shenandoah Kiwanis Club

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