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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1927

Page

8

Gratitude Notes From Chautauqua Speaker Gallaway

Harry Gallaway thanks the Journal for the warm interest shown by the children at his illustrated gospel lectures. He recalls the joyful farewell party and the silver gift from the youngsters, along with flowers sent by friends. He departed last night via Iowa City for Denver and will return home to New York City soon.

Harry Gallaway Our Chautauqua Gallaway Iowa City Denver Colorado New York City

Community Social and Market Notes From Haskins

Aug 24 reports Mrs Earnest Badham and Mrs Frank Frederick with children visiting Mrs Jim Foster to help can plums. Families from Marion Mt Union and Washington visited. G U C Club reorganizes SS class as Good Will Circle with Genevee Jackson president. Various locals attend Chautauqua and West Liberty fair. stock shipments to Chicago noted.

See the S. and H. Varieties for School Supplies

The notice lists S. and H. Varieties offering school supplies with a 5916 end of display date. It appears as a brief classified item announcing items and pricing for students and parents.

Crawfordsville Local Notes Highlight Visits and Birthdays

Miss Nellie Manners reports Henry McCoy of Ottumwa visiting his mother in Crawfordsville Iowa on Tuesday. Mabel Crooks returns from Norfolk Nebraska to town with relatives. The Huston family from Columbus Junction visits. Joan Lee Huston stays with grandparents T. H. Huston. Ralph Manners travels from New York City to Kansas City and stops in town with cousins Mary Nellie Manners and Mrs. W. P. Davidson. Mrs Nettie Strain celebrates her 82nd birthday with a potluck in town. guests include Mrs. Stewart of Ainsworth and John Goble of Clearfield. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Thompson visit, recently married. Vivian Cain, 1927 graduate and former girls basketball member, noted. Rev. and Mrs. Carlisle McCleery and children visit from Idaville Indiana. Lulu McCleery from Somonauk Illinois depart for Waterloo.

Mabel Crooks Norfolk Nebraska Lee Huston Columbus Junction Joan Lee Huston T. H. Huston Ralph Manners New York City Kansas City Mary Nellie Manners W. P. Davidson Manton Hebner Ralph Nettie Strain Carlisle McCleery Idaville Indiana Lulu McCleery Somonauk Ill W. H. McCall Waterloo

Dalton Purchases Globe Barber Shop In Washington

Ted Dalton, a well known local barber linked with Hampsher's shop, has announced the purchase of the Globe Barber Shop and will take over Monday August 29. Emmett Ross remains at the Globe, Dalton hiring McGruger of Iowa City for the third chair. Elizabeth and Virginia Wallace return from Baltimore where they visited relatives, away since June 16.

Ted Dalton Hampsher The Journal Globe Dalton Washington Emmett Ross McGruger Iowa City Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Baltimore G. W. Fraley

Insurance Viewpoint on Automobile Liability Changes

The article discusses how removing or altering automobile liability insurance could ease some aspects of life for drivers. It presents concerns that while costs may drop, coverage gaps could expose individuals to greater risk in accidents.

Macon family visit highlights Chautauqua contralto

Local notes recall Mrs Mildred Macon from Kansas City who sang with the Blue Danube Singers on last night’s Chautauqua program. Her cousin Frank Macon and family hosted her at home before she resumes a Chicago engagement. Also mentions local auctions and musical happenings in Des Moines and Roanoke, plus a brief historical anecdote about Dante Gabriel Rossetti and a carved terrapin.

Frank Macon Mildred Macon Blue Danube Singers Company Mr. Macon Quartette

Burlington trio visits Kurtz home after collision

Mrs B M Barbour and Mrs D M Kurtz of Burlington spent Wednesday at the Frank Kurtz home. Dylan, who accompanied them, is laid up with a sprained ankle from a Tuesday morning car collision. He remains with the Iowa State Trust and Savings Bank visiting banks in the southeastern region for the bank's bonding department. He splits time between Burlington and the Burlington Bank on the last two days of each week.

B. M. Barbour D. M. Kurtz Burlington Frank Kurtz Dylan Kalona Iowa State Trust and Savings Bank of Burlington Bank

Red Seal Flour Ad and Local Notices Mixed

McCall Bros advertise Red Seal Flour at $2.00 per sack with guarantee. Miss Bessie Musick visits then returns to Quincy Alabama, daughter of a Chattock Boys School matron. Mr and Mrs F E Hutt travel by car to Lincoln Atlanta and Waynesville Illinois. For rent a garage on Washington street. Primary No 1 and 2 west of square. See Geo Breitenbach.

McCall Bros Bessie Musick Fred Hutt Howard MccAtlin Quincy Miss Musick Chattock Boys F. E. Hutt Lincoln Atlanta Waynesville Illinois Washington Street Square Geo. Breitenbach

Woman Suffrage Amendment Passes Seven Years Ago

Seven years ago today the women's suffrage amendment was passed allowing women to vote. Many are taking advantage of the privilege and it has benefited both men and women.

New Fall Women’s Shoes Feature Strap and Pump Styles

Shoppers are flocking to view the new fall women’s shoes as sizes remain strong. Strap and pump styles are highlighted and ready for sale.

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