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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1928

Page

8

Local News Notes From Washington Visit Returns

Stanley McConnell a Monmouth College student spends two days in Washington visiting friends before returning to Monmouth to work Esther Perry works at Wells & Crail store during those two days Ja Lyman Thompson of Chicago called to Washington by the death of her grandmother Mrs Martha McMullen plans to return home this evening Godfrey will accompany her for a few days Mrs C Z Bowers of Lincoln Nebraska visits Washington for the Christmas holiday staying at her son Dr W W Bowers home

Stanley McConnell Monmouth College Washington Monmouth Lyman Thompson Chicago Martha McMullen Godfrey C. Z. Bowers Lincoln Nebraska Washton Insi W.W. Bowers

Mrs Lytle Party Day Trip to Burlington

Mrs Lloyd Lytle and Mrs Alex Lytle visit Burlington for a day outing. The text mentions Mutter Wash Candigs as a Christmas gift idea and references warm weather and a general holiday tone, likely from a dubious advert or snippet.

Lloyd Lytle Alex Lytle Burlington

Christmas shoppers linger in Washington small town

Davis of Crawfordsville arrived in Washington yesterday to shop and view the 98c gift table at Phillips Hebner druggists. Catherine Hut, Margaret Sexton, and families return from Iowa City for the holiday. Kent Compact consoles on closeout at Brown's Tire Shop. Jacob Hicher family of Wayland, Dunham Morrison from Grinnell College, and Wayne Knight from Iowa City join Christmas visits at local homes.

Phillips & Hebner

Christmas travel and visits noted in local notices

Mrs W J Reaney of Ainsworth traveled to Washington yesterday for Christmas shopping. Oscar Smith of K Sty will arrive tomorrow to visit his relatives. Mrs Hancher and Mrs Earl visited Washington. Mr and Mrs Guy Rummells drove to Des Moines for a pleasure trip. Dorothy Dowell returns home for holiday work at Cedar Falls. Mrs H L Brinton shopped in Washington yesterday. Hal Williams remains with fiance and is not at work for American Express.

W. J. Reaney Ainsworth Washington Oscar Smith K Sty Yale D. S Hancher Earl Guy Ruumells Des Moines Dorothy Dowell Cedar Falls Jorge Dowell Hal Williams Infine Nea American Express Company

Mary Evans Dies at Home in Kansas City

Word reached friends that Mary Evans formerly of the post office and the Rock Islands area died recently at his home in Kansas City. Details were not learned. His wife, Donna Evans, was a typist at the Journal of Ice and is now in Kansas City.

Mary Evans Rock Islands Kansas City Donna Evans Journal of Ice Kansaas City

Various Washington Visitors and Holiday Happenings

Mrs. Alta Groves of Keota visited Washington with her niece Mrs. Walter Peterson then departed for La Crosse Wisconsin to spend winter with her son Lauren Groves. Mr and Mrs J W Shenefelt traveled to California returning after five and a half days and plan another trip. Local ads promote Ko Flug and Christmas gifts while Phillips Hebner druggists offer denatured alcohol and fresh pork. Families including McElhiny Nelson Lindenmeyer Christianson and others plan Christmas gatherings in Washington and near towns.

Alta Groves of Keota Washington Walter Peterson Ted la Cross Wisconsin Lauren Groves J. W. Shenefelt Californias San Mego Beach

Local News Notes on West Chester Visitors

Gertrude Moothart returned home to West Chester after visiting Mr and Mrs John Applegate for the day. Mr and Mrs T A Barnes of Columbus Junction, who had been in Washington staying with Dave Blankenhorn and Mrs Barker for several days, left this morning for home.

Gertrude Moothart West Chester John Applegate T. A. Barnes Columbus Junction Washington Dave Blankenhorn Mrs. Barker Jock A.m. Dee Hewitt J. H. Weston J. L. Pea

Weston and others visit Washington and Iowa City trip

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weston travel to Washington visiting J. L. Pea family while Hubert Beal attends the University at Iowa City. Mrs. Boyd Humble travels to Columbus then Washington for holiday visit. Newton Schnedler and children Helen and Kenneth return to Macatine after illness and death of Lizcia vavkin. Pieces list 15c per lb neck bones 5 lbs 25c from Kurtz Royal Market.

Hubert Beal Iowa City Boyd Humble Washington Charles Itis Getts Newton Schnedler Shildren Helen Kenneth Macatine Waington Lizcia Vavkin

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FOX Dorothy Mackie Ralph Nilssomn Anna Well Sheen Esther Perry Wells & Crail Sassbers Graham Theatre Singapore Mutiny Ralph Ince Jack Dempsey Edwidge Davis Crawfordsville Catherine Jane Hutgaret Sexton Par Brown’s Jacob Hicher Wayland Dunham Morrison Grinnell College Cameron Goodcoal Farmer's Exchange Sir Wayne Knight HB. Knight H. L. Brinton Bri Hans Thompson’s Sanitary Market East Side Square Eli White Geneva Jones F. N. Flanders Singmaster Washinesday B. F. Eicher of Enna Jottick Health Shoes Onner’s Orner Kea Grove Wr Peniven Conner’s Grocery Coe London George H. Smith Wera Jersey Berdo’s Drus- Lists Andrew McElhiney Robert Arthur Nika William Nelson Hastings TJ. MecWhinney Bred N. Lindenmeyer Phillips Kurtz Royal Market Pease Sted Harriet Phillips James N. Phillips Long Beach California Brown's Tire Shop C.J. Christianson Mt Brighton Washington Cleaners South Side Square Wisselong LOCA Arts Cafe TOY and Gift Dept Ben Franklin Chain Store North Side Ray Smith Oskaloosa Ambrose Gilpin the Old Man Arnold's Barber Shop Westphal John Shields
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