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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1919

Page

8

Local residents return home after visits

Mrs Earl Ferguson of Crawfordsville and Esther Howell of Brighton return home after a stay with the Griffiths. Miss Grpha and Miss Opal Newkirk go back to Galesburg after visiting Onella and Vera Palmer. Mrs Audley Gault of Detroit travels to Ainsworth while Mrs FE M Elliott of Seattle heads to Des Moines to visit Arthur Fetters. The Crowell family leaves Rockford after visiting Mrs Crowell’s sister, Mrs Dayton. Mrs A R Dewey departs to Pueblo with son Judge Dewey accompanying to Fr. Madison where they meet relatives returning from the East.

Mra Earl Ferguson Crawfordsville Esther Howell Brighton Griffith Grpha Opal Newkirk Galesburg, Il Onella Vera Palmer Audley Gault Detroit John EK. Gault Ainsworth FE. M. Elliott Seattle Washington George Fetters Des Moines Arthur Fetters C. M. Crowell Kenneth Dorothy Rockford A. R. Dewey Pueblo Colorado Brooking Cc. A. Dewey Fr. Madison

Make Your Appointment for Washington's New Plane Ride

Citizens can schedule a ride in Washington's new airplane by visiting Commercial Savings Bank or Mc Elijaney Drug Store or the Journal office to set an appointment.

Washington Commercial Savings Bank McElijaney Drug Store Journal Office GGG

Logue Estate Sale Postponed Due to Family Illness

The Logue Estate sale of household goods scheduled for September 3 is indefinitely postponed because of sickness in the family. The listing notes 16712.

Subcribe Offer From Nita Belle Mekoon Agent

Price lists for clubs and magazines offered by Nita Belle Mekoon agent. Call 59 Red or write in care of the Journal to subscribe.

Nita Belle Mekoon

Local tidbits and notices from the Evening Journal

Various brief items note Labor Day closures, visits, and travel among residents. Miss Olva Haney and her brother Neil go to Des Moines. Elizabeth Bell and Louise Cunningham visit Davenport. Miss Ella Schantz heads to Camanche to teach. a Welcome Home Day event with free acts planned for Sept 11 in Washington County. several Davenport and Cedar Rapids residents visiting kin. a car or two of clover hay sought by McCall Bros. a new stock of flashlights and batteries from Maniohardt Bros. Mrs. Stewart and children visit Des Moines. Mrs. McCreedy and Armorello visit Ft. Madison. Beatrice Wallace plans a two-week motor trip to Iowa City and Wisconsin lakes. Mrs. Carl Johnson and daughters travel to Knoxville. mentions of real estate and local ads.

Local Social News Highlights From Ainsworth Area

Ainsworth and nearby towns show a flurry of visits and travel. Residents Mrs L H Smith and Miss Lorena Salladay journeyed to Chicago and Jefferson IA while others head to Muscatine Des Moines and Crawfordsville for visits and work.

Banks of the City Closed For Labor Day

The banks of the city will be closed Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Financial services pause for the holiday as customers are advised to plan transactions accordingly.

Keep Up to Date with Club Price Lists and Rates

The notice advertises price lists and special rates on clubs with contact options. It names Nita Belle Mekoon as Authorized Representative and invites readers to call or write via the Journal.

Nita Belle Mekoon

Western Union Hours Labor Day 9 to 10 A. M.

The Western Union office will be open between 9 and 10 a.m. on Labor Day and between 6 and 6 p.m. on the same day, indicating special holiday hours.

Western Union

Speaking on Labor Day Moved to Old Methodist Church

If rain cancels outdoor events Monday the Labor Day speaking will take place at the Old Methodist church as an indoor alternative.

Old Methodist Church

Lumber yards to close for Labor Day holiday

Lumber yards will be closed all day on Labor Day in observance of the holiday. Businesses warn of delays and urge customers to plan ahead for the long weekend.

Prominent Keota Merchant Dies in Battle Creek

A. A. Hulse, a well known Keota merchant and brother of Mrs. J. A. Y. Ashby, died at Battle Creek Sanitarium after a weeks long illness. He underwent an operation last week but relapsed and passed away at 3 30 this morning. He leaves a wife and three children Alvin Herbert and Ruby with his mother Mrs M A Hulse and two brothers L E Hulse of Waukegan SR and Ed Hulse of Los Angeles. The family plans to bring the body home for interment tomorrow. He was a longtime Keota resident active in local church and civic life.

A. A. Sinise Keota J. A. Y. Ashby Battle Creek Hulse Ed Hulse Washington M. E. Church Michigan Los Angeles California Alvin Mr. Hulse Herbert Ruby William Helscher M. A. Hulse L. E. Hulse Waukegan Warrington A. Y. Ashby Washington

Free rides in the airplane offered by Washington National Bank

Five named customers including Florence Marsh Mrs Norman Pratt Ernest Dean Dr M B Dicken and John Belville received free airplane rides from the bank this afternoon. They will be taken to the flying field at 5 o'clock for a cloud view and the bank promotes the event as a novel customer entertainment idea.

Washington Washington National Bank Florence Marsh Norman Pratt Ernest Dean M. B. Dicken John Belville Washington National Ni

County Home Picnic Promises Best Yet

Superintendent Frank Beatty announces the County Home Picnic to be held next Wednesday. Speakers include Prof Holsinger of Ames along with others. events feature singing readings quartet and band music. Coffee will be served free. attendees urged to bring well filled lunch baskets to the County Home grounds.

Frank Beatty Prof Holsinger Ames

Mrs Roy Edwards and Merle Ed wards Depart Brighton Visit

Mrs Roy Edwards and her son Merle returned home to Brighton after visiting Mrs bk Sellers. Merle Edwards underwent a tonsil removal operation at the county hospital.

Roy Edwards Merle Sellers Brighton Merle Edwards County Hospital

Beneviere Heads to New York for Wireless Teleg raphy Course

Leo Beneviere leaves for New York to enter the National Radio Institute and train in wireless telegraphy after his army release. Mr and Mrs Starr and family travel to Iowa City as guests of Mr and Mrs Walker for an upcoming Starr relative family reunion with an all day park picnic.

Leo Beneviere New York National Radio Institute Meo. W. CE. Starr Iowa City Guy Walker Arthur Glider Starr

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