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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1923

Page

5

Eisteddfod Notes and Community Events Inspires Local Visitations

Wyman and nearby residents attended the Eisteddfod in Columbus Junction. Local families visited Lee Davis in Iowa City after his mastoid operation. Community club activities included sewing lesson follow ups, dress form making, a new school plane donation, and a large opening program in the school gymnasium. Holiday travels and visits were noted, with several residents attending events in Washington and Crawfordsville.

J. Newton Davis Roll Davis Iowa City Lee Davis Neil Kracaw Washington Mildred Elder Ames Elm Grove Township J. K. Dunn John B. Huaghe Gtven Ury Davis Homer Davis Myrtle Humphreys Maizie Davis Else Evans Griff Humphreys E. V. Humphreys Dave Johns Crawfordsville Shirley Bartlett Fairfield

Local News from Olds and Surrounding Area

Visitors from Illinois include Mr. and Mrs. Huston and relatives. new son born to Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield on November 17. Various church events and social visits noted, including bazaar plans, Junior Endeavor, and Christian Endeavor services. Weddings include Miss Marie Drish to Mr. Clarence J. Kessel and Miss Mary Pool to Mr. George Johnson. extensive family ties and local occupations listed.

Olds Congregational Lucilla Miller Carl Butterfield Winfield Arlys Miller Martha Sodergren Mary Pool George Johnson Mt. Pleasant T. 8S. Pool Marie Drish Geo. Drish Clarence J. Kessel Fairfield St. Joseph's Catholic Church East Pleasant Plain Agnes Drish Anthony Kessel Edmondson Law Office Enterprise Office

Thanksgiving at Crawfordsville families gather home

Bruce McCleary returned from Des Moines and Mina McCleary from Keota to spend Thanksgiving with parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McCleary. Vera Yeager and Eva Gormly, teachers in Jefferson and Tipton, are also home for the holiday with their families. Mrs. W. P. Davidson, Mrs. Bertha Spangler and daughter Nina are mentioned among attendees.

Crawfordsville Bruce McCleary Des Moines Mina McCleary Keota J. S. McCleary Vera Yeager Jefferson, Ia Eva Gormly Tipton W. P. Davidson Bertha Spangler Nina

Thanksgiving Visits Reported Around Braden Area

Louis Jugenheimer and family of Washington spent Thanksgiving with the McCall family in Braden. Mr and Mrs Ray Renshaw of Winfield visited the Sam Witting home. Mrs William Mohland and her daughter were mentioned in the Braden area social notes.

Braden Louis Jugenheimer Washington McCall Ray Renshaw Winfield Sam Witting Wm. Mohland

Thanksgiving Notes From New Haven Social Round

Mr and Mrs Reel Robertson and family with Mrs Cora Snyder and son Howard visited the Ralph Springer home. Washington visitors included Mrs A Strom and Mrs Marion Wells. A large crowd attended the dance at John McKinstry’s. Thanksgiving dinner went to Marion Smith home with Addison Baker and family and others from Davenport. Mrs Merle Statler and Grace joined in the afternoon visit. A Washington doctor saw Mrs Chas MecKinsry who is improving. Mrs Frank Smith shared Thanksgiving dinner with J W Combs and family.

New Haven Reel Robertson Cora Snyder Howard Ralph Springer A. . Strom Marion Wells Washington John McKinstry Addison Baker Eunice Beulah George Baker Lynn Baker Davenport Marion Smith Merle Statler Grace Chas. MecKinsry Frank Smith J. W. Combs

Brighton News Briefing Missing Full Details

Brighton residents received word today of a missing full report, with preliminary notes indicating a developing situation. Further details and official statements are awaited to confirm the event and its impact on the community.

Barling Bomber reaches 6200 feet with 33570 pound load

Wilbur Wright field reports The Barling Bomber lifting off in 15 seconds and staying aloft 1 hour 45 minutes with a 33570 pound gross load. The article notes the couple Kessel will marry and plans to live with groom’s parents at Fairfield until March 1 before moving to a farm north of town.

Wilbur Wright Field

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