Local Social Notes From Washington and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Helen Duff of Chicago visited with Dr. and Mrs. F W Eastwood and returned home this morning. Eugene Warren, visiting Miss Ella Warren, departs for Peoria to resume school. Mrs. Rudolph Koottuerous returns from Muscatine after visiting her sister Mrs. Willard Lai here. Mrs. C R Smith of Onslow Iowa visits Mr. and Mrs. Dave Anwyl in Washington before returning home to Richland. Mrs. Smith was formerly Bernadine Neville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Duff
Chicago
F. W. Eastwood
Eugene Warren
Ella Warren
Peoria
Rudolph Koottuerous
Muscatine
Willard Laihere
C. R. Smith
Onslow
Washington
Dave Anwyl
Richland
Sylvia Warren
Brooklyn
New York
A New Year’s Resolution to Buy Florsheims Shoes
Men are urged to include Florsheims in their list for the year. The ad argues Florsheims offer long wear and good service for the ten dollar investment, helping preserve appearance and value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florsheims
Social Guests and Travelers Arrive Across Washington
A stream of visitors is noted in Washington with C A Padfield and family from Wichita staying with Jank Carter, Sylvia Warren off to Brooklyn after holidays, C W Philips visiting son T R Phillips, and many other arrivals. Mrs. Alma Pease and children return from Sumner after Christmas and New Year. Gertrude Hammer visits Letts before returning home. Cardings mention travel to Clinton and Neadville for relatives and school duties resume as Mildred Weaver returns to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Padfield
Wichita
Kansas
Washington
Jank Carter
Mildred Weaver
Denver
Colorado
Richmond
Kentucky
Dp. C. Griggs
Local Store Purchases Spark Billing Dispute
Notice from Studebaker Garage about charges for goods bought by individuals and charged to the complainant. The statement warns the author will not be responsible for future charges.
High School Party Leads to Prohibition Charges
Federal agent Elmer Thomas charges nine Council Bluffs boys with liquor possession after they failed to report as promised after arrest and release. The youths, allegedly from prominent families, attended a drunken affair at an Omaha resort. cars may be confiscated as action proceeds through identification by vehicle numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Beecause
Elmer Thomas
Nebraska
Council Bluffs High School
Omaha
Thomas
Berard Goes Insane After Wife's Death in Bluffs
John Berard, widower of a woman slain by a mysterious Mr Williams last Thursday, collapsed into insanity and was placed in a psychopathic hospital in a straightjacket. He and his family had just returned from Hennesey Oklahoma where Mrs Berard was buried. An officer and his daughter witnessed his breakdown at home. Berard works as a city ticket agent for the Burlington railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
John Berard
Williams
Perard
Hennesey
Okla
Berard
Ile
Burlington Railroad
George and the South Seas
George Abbott, engaged to Sarah Makepeace, receives a $200 bequest from a living aunt that could fund a secret trip. Sarah hints at a distant lands fantasy while he wavers about marriage, then proposes immediate wedding despite the windfall. Sarah quietly contemplates a final fling before settling down. Her aunt later confirms the trip and first house payment, framing the couple’s evolving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge Abbott
Sarah Makepeace
George
South Seas
Sarah
Windfail
South Seus
Beeun
Sarat
Gow
Saral
Niagara Falls
Local residents return from visits across Iowa and Illinois
Mrs J A Shute returns home after visiting sister Mrs Glenn Waterhouse in Mitchellsville Iowa. Mrs Robert Johnson spends New Year’s Day in Marscntine with friends. Charles Gilbert and wife go Davenport for a few days. Mrs Earl Phillips of Decatur Ill visits her mother Mrs Dick Bidwell then Rock Island for weekend relatives. Sherman and Evelyn Watson return from Muscatine. Mrs Glenn Porter and Grace visit in Washington then return to Ainsworth. Raymond Tillotson visits his uncle W B Steele in Washington for a few days. Darline Tillotson stays with relatives in Washington and returns with brother soon. Mrs R M Hamilton changes trains in Kalona on way home to Keota. Pauline Renshaw of Winfield visits Lois Brown in Washington. Mr and Mrs Arthur Duensing and Mary Ellen return from Sigourney after visiting relatives. Ruth Reece of Columbus Junction visits Carl and Mrs Hancher in Washington. Dr and Mrs J M Shields and Josephine visit Milan Shields in Washington for New Year. they travel from Chicago after Christmas. Mrs G E Cook returns from Knoxville to visit son Lucian. Ruth George returns to Grafton IL after holiday with parents. Mrs J Fletcher of Crawfordsville changes trains in Washington after funeral of Aunt Mrs J L Schooley. Martha Sands of Ainsworth and Margaret McKinnon of Galesburg IL with Marguerite Thompson go to Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Phillips
Decatur
Ill
Dick Bidwell
Rock Island
Raymond Tillotson
Clinton
W. B. Steele
Darline Tillotson
Washington
Wil
Pdr
J. M. Shields
Josephine
Denver
Colorado
Milan Shield
Chicago
Local Notices Briefly Mention Social Visits
Mrs George Scott of Bata arrives to spend days at her parents home and Mrs H C Kittmer. Emily Jolly visits Ainsworth to spend the day with Lavena Jolly. Mrs E C Gentzler of Columbus Junction returns home after visiting her mother in law. Grace Hesseltine and Vel Stafford attend a young people party at the United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott of
Bata
H. C. Kittmer
Emily Jolly
Ainsworth
Lavena Jolly
Grace Hesseltine
Vel Stafford
Ainsworth Lastening
United Presbyteri Church
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FOX
HO J Poon Aregulia
Mary Carr
Robert McKim
Sue
Corinne Griffith
Florsheimes
A. FE. Atchison
Lemmon’s
Court House
Ruth Latta
V. U. Sigler
GEO
Ll. McDantiel
McElhinney Drug
C. W. Philips
New Sharon
T. R. Phillips
W. A. Downing
Grinnell
Sigourney
Artur Sanders
Alma Pease
Bonnie and Roy
Sumner
Iowa
T. J. Pease
Robert McKée
Oak Park
RR. G. Vincent
Fred Bartholomew
B. D. Crozier
F. K. Clark
Clyde Clark
Neadville
Pennsylvania
Gertrude Hammer
Letts
Fray
Elmer Riley
Oskaloosa
Charles Griffin
John Messenger
Oreion J. Patton
Lone Tres
Simpson
M. J. Godient
Davenport
Father McGuire
Lester Orr
Columbus Junction
Max Orr
BE. W. Kelley
Mrs. Cherry
Eddie Cantor
Graham
Studebaker
Fred Reppert
Cleveland
Ohio
Ramseyer
Hatcher Door
R. C
Iowa State College Poultry Department
Ramseyer Hatcheries Wash
J. A. Shute
Mitchellsville
Glenn Waterhouse
Robert Johnson
Marscntine
Charles Gilbert
Sherman
Evelyn Watson
Glenn Porter
Grace
R. M. Hamilton
Keota
Kalona
Pauline Renshaw
Winfield
Lois Brown
Arthur Duensing
Mary Ellen
Ruth Reece
Carl Hancher
Ruth George
Grafton
Oscar George
J. Fletcher
Crawfordsville
Brighton
J. L. Schooley
Martha Sands
Margaret McKinnon
Galesburg, IL
Marguerite Thompson
813
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
N. Anderson
John Little
E. C. Gentzler
Colubus Junction
E. E. Gentzler
Ben
Mie
Apie
Perts
Southern Coala Coke Co.,cin.o
John Shields & Sons
MR. Davis
Hans
the Wardrobe Cleaners
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