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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1921

Page

6

Miss Madeline Grimsley Departs for Ottumwa

Local news notes Miss Madeline Grimsley, guest of Miss Gladys Leh, left for her Ottumwa home this morning. Also referenced are local businesses Stephen Jewelry and Dr. O F Boller dentist at 208 West Washington Street with listed phone numbers.

Madeline Grimsley Gladys Lehrer Ottumwa Big Ben Stephen O. F. Boller West Washington St City Mutual

Local notices mix with ads in Seventy-six township点击

Seventy six township residents visit Keota homes while town postings advertise real estate exchanges, lens charts, farm and city property trading, lamp and tire sales, and local services. Various names and short notes mention travel to Ottumwa Fort Dodge Polo Mo Chicago and Des Moines alongside business pitches from Dempsey Land Company White Way Garage and Lytle Bros.

Morris and guests visit in Ames and local notices

Mr and Mrs D Albert Morris host visiting relatives including Frances and Lucile Jones from Ames and Crawfordsville. Emily Bennett and Emma FE Morris mentioned. Local notices include the Dean cafe, tire ads, a picnic, and travel notes about Dr Gregg and bank listings. Floyd Weatt death reported in Norton Kansas with family telegram. Matthews couple return from Fort Collins after three weeks and a 500 mile auto trip to Cody Wyoming.

D. Albert Morris Baby Frances Jeanette Ames Emma FE. Morris J. O. Matthews Fort Collins Colo John A. Mair Cody Wyoming

County Home Picnic Set for Wednesday August 31

The county announces its annual home picnic on Wednesday August 31 with free coffee music and an afternoon speaking program. Local families and friends are invited to attend at the county home grounds and enjoy a community gathering.

Big Game North Woods Drama and Classic Screen Gems

Thursday May Allison stars in a dramatic north woods tale moving with wild, thrilling momentum. Also featured are The Last of the Mohicans on screen, Jackie Coogan in Peck’s Bad Boy, Remington’s Out of the Dust, Ralph Connor’s The Sky Pilot, and Ince’s Lying Lips among other film attractions. watch the Journal for details.

May Allison North Woods Christie Jackie Coogan the Kid Peck Frederick Remington Ralph Conner Thomas H. Ince Journal

Ainsworth Woman Celebrates 56th Birthday Surprise

In Ainsworth on Friday, Mrs. Rose Fitzgerald marked her 56th birthday with a surprise gathering. Her family joined at the W. E. Acheson corner and then traveled to Stone's Grove for a picnic dinner featuring fried chicken, ice cream, and cake with 56 candles. The group included relatives from Fitzgerald, Wallace, Holmes, Edmonson, Schwab, Burris, Wagner, and others.

Ainsworth Rose Fitzgerald W. E. Acheson Stone's Grove Tom Wallace J. J. Fitzgerald James, Jr Sterling Holmes Delbert Donald Ben Fitzgerald Grace Marian Yas. Edmonson Crighton Louise Schwab Joseph Burris Chicago Boba Wagner James Lucille Washington

Dinner guests inspire child's clever bread trick

A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls Mrs W G noting many guests at a dinner. While serving chicken her husband overlooked their daughter Elsie who sat with a sad face then crumpled bread on her plate and coaxed, Here chick chick Here chick Here chick? prompting laughter and quick service of chicken.

Local visitors and travel plans noted in Des Moines area

Miss Bessie Nelson returned to Des Moines after visiting Miss Mabel Dill. Mrs. Ed Swift of Knoxville visits relatives here. Mrs. Clifford Thorne and her young daughter from Chicago plan to visit Mr. and Mrs. Latta and others next week. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Edmondson and Mr. and Mrs. Manton Hebner left for a motor trip to Waterville Minnesota to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stewart.

Mrs. Frank II Wilson Chicago Nena Kewanee Lucy Clifford Thogn Eligabeth Evanston Washington, D. C W. H. Latta A. Boice E. Lorden Marie Charles L. Hessel Bessie Nelson Des Moines Mabel Dill Ed Swift Knoxville Clifford Thorne Wm. Latta Earl Edmondson Manton Hebner Edmondson Waterville Minn W. G. Stewart

West Chester Baptist Church Sunday Services Highlight

County churches invite worshipers to 10:00 a.m. Bible school 11:00 a.m. preaching and 2:30 p.m. union service at the U P church. Pastor BE A. Anderson asks attendees to come with a smile and give a boost.

U. P

Church Services Invitation From KE A Anderson Pastor

2:00 p m Bible school and 3:00 p m preaching announced inviting worship at the church. Pastor KE A Anderson signs the notice inviting attendance and visitation.

Returned missionary to speak at church services

A returned missionary is expected here on September 4 with a message for Washington and Prairie Flower churches. He may speak at the morning service.

Washiyngton Prairie Flower

Alaska builds 390 homes with tiled stead structures

In Alaska, three hundred ninety homes are being stead tiled and completed. The project advances a rural housing effort, aligning with state development plans and local contractor participation.

Alaska

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