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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1925

Page

8

Local notes and shopping tips from Ainsworth area

Local items reportMiss Margaret Hiolsteaterreturned home at Ainsworth after visiting Mrs. Nora Pauls and shopping. Keota resident Miss Hattie Clendenning shopped here yesterday. Des Moines Thanksgiving visit noted for Dick Edgington. Mayo's Home Bakery offers Cream Puffs for Wednesday. J C Madison returns to Oskaloosa after time with relatives. Piper Garage advertises storage and taxi service. Donald Maxwell back at Coe College after home stay.

Margaret Hiolsteater Ainsworth Nora Pauls

Local Notes from West Chester Ottumwa Visits and Births

Residents report visits and family updates from Ottumwa including Homer Hotle and Mrs J P Hennon as well as Charles Hennon Jr who is ill. Local shops advertise overcoats at 35 49 with midweek sale at C M and F Clothing Co alongside pastry and confectionery offerings from Mayo s Home Makery.

J. P. Hennon West Chester Charles Hennon Charles Jr

Local Notes and Commerce Highlight West Chester Visit and Sales

Miss Lucile Fisher visits relatives in West Chester for a week. Candy Kitchen on North Side promotes homemade salted nuts and almonds. Kodak gifts recommended for Christmas. Journal notes various visits, shop ads, and a 350 student army campaign aiming to raise memorial union funds above a million dollars. Sioux City Bank November clearings reach 28 056 650 dollars.

Lucile Fisher West Chester Candy Kitchen North Side Sioux City Ames Memorial Union Fund

Cedar Chest Sale Sparks Interest at Local Store

In a brisk pickup today shoppers noted boys hauling several cedar chests from the back room. An extra large model drew attention for potential extra storage needs while the ordinary sized chests attracted interest from shoppers seeking useful home furniture.

Community notices from 19th Century era clubs and events

A collection of short notices lists regular meetings and social events for local organizations. Entries specify group names such as American Legion posts, Rebekah chapters, M E church auxiliaries, and Ladies clubs, with dates and times, locations like Gray school house and Brown's Tire shop, and notes on officer elections, gatherings, socials, and dues.

American Legion Brown P. L. Etter

Harmony Club to Meet Wednesday Afternoon

Notice states Harmony Club will meet on Wednesday afternoon with Mia and James Swift at 4612.

Ruaral Woman's Club Mra Harmony Club Mia James Swift

Childs Study Department Meeting Scheduled

The Childs Study Department will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs. R E Shannon at 4612.

Childs Study Department R. E. Shannon

West Chester Church Hosts Annual Chicken Fry and Bazaar

The ladies of West Chester United Presbyterian church plan a chicken fry supper and Christmas bazaar on Thursday evening December tenth. Mrs. Green Squire will host the Poinsettia club on December third at one oclock for a luncheon.

Haskins Church Notic—Vyoung Womans Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church Fred Stewart Ladies of West Chester Green Squire Poinsettia Club West Chester Ladies Aid Society Hoover's

Reading Circle Meeting Hosted by Mrs Babecock

The Wednesday Reading Circle will meet with Mrs. N L Babecock at the Alex Miller residence on Wednesday. The event invites participants to gather for the reading session at the host location.

N. L. Babecock Alex Miller

Ladies Social of the Presbyterian Church Meeting

Notice lists two gatherings. Mrs Carl Roberts hosts a Friday 2 20 pm white elephant exchange for the Ladies Social of the Presbyterian Church. The Industrious Club meets with Mrs Charles Walker on Thursday afternoon.

the Presbyterian Church Carl Roberts Charles Walker

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