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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
8
Mr and Mrs J E Gardner returned from an extended visit with Mrs Gardner's brother Will Gardner and nephew E W Gardner in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson are the parents of a son born Tuesday afternoon at the county hospital.
Miss Ruth Hedges returns to Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio after a brief holiday with her parents Carl and Hedges. Winfield residents Reginald Van Syoc and J Irvin Van Syoc drive in while J S Van Sycc leaves for Excelsior Springs Missouri for a short stay. Betty Jacobs, visiting grandparents Cephas and Mrs Dodd and relatives over Christmas, returns to Fairfield this morning.
Mr and Mrs Charles Atkin report their son Corporal Dale Atkin of Company K is recovering from a mumps illness after sending a brief letter home.
Mrs Charles Benz and Lucy visited her mother Mrs Mill er at Fairfield. Milburn McKay, two weeks recovering at county hospital, returns home likely missing school till Monday. J A Porter and Mrs Charles Bear with Tillie Knecht travel to Havre for the Zieglowsky home. Charles Friese drives hogs to Chicago for several days of business. The Radiola Electric is promoted. Brown s Tire Shop advertises. Mrs J F E Linder visits Ottumwa. Pine Balm with Menthol and Eucalyptus advertised as cough remedy.
R J Tanner underwent an operation at the county hospital yesterday evening. Julius Sodini of Clinton Iowa is ill and confined to home as brother-in-law Julius Sodini is assisted by Charles Marcussi. Earl Lemley and daughter Margaret of Ainsworth visited in town with Mrs Lumley’s mother Ellen Wallace. Dr BE McConaughy left for Philadelphia. Merle Hamilton of Brighton was a business visitor. Nellie Davis of Crawfordsville shopped in town. Frank L Wilson and family returned from Chicago. Badenoch family plans six weeks in California this winter with Bruce staying with grandparents.
Ottumwa visitor Joe Snider and Letts residents Mr and Mrs Merle Dodder stopped by for family visits. Community sales hosted by H E Long set for Saturday January 7 at 1 PM. Local business notes include Rothschilds coat and dress sale and Phillips Cold Capsules advertised for cold relief.
Local clubs and churches schedule meetings and events in early January. Bethel Endeaor with Mrs Rothlisberger at church. Independent club with Mrs Bridges. Susan Coffey auxiliary at Mrs Sprague home January 6. Eastern Star and Washington Lodge joint installation January 6. West Chester Pythian Sisters meet January 10 with officer installation. Baptist Choir after prayer service. W EF Co meets January 7 with new president Mrs Schmoeler. Booster club dinner January 10 with Mrs Bealer.
N. D. Anderson who has run the Stuart hotel for six years leases the Home hotel on South Marion avenue and will open it for transient and regular roomers around February first. The building will be remodeled with lavatories in many rooms and the dining room subdivided into living spaces. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside there and Mr. Anderson will continue night and day service. The Home hotel owner F. R Miller of Unionville Iowa cooperates to attract travelers. Anderson has built success at the Stuart hotel now leased to Fred West of the Colenso.
An old time notice touts a radio program costing $60 000 as a great mechanical hook up and praises a bargain on men overshoes priced at 3.35 for 4 buckle and 3.85 for 5 buckle styles, urging readers to buy now while stock lasts.
Yesterday marked the birth of Alex Miller Gallup son of George Gallup and Ophelia Miller Gallup in Iowa City. He arrived last night before midnight and the family reports they are doing splendidly. Grandmother Ola Miller remains quieting down, while no word has come from the father.
The piece notes Eskimos as large eaters including whale blubber and raw meat. It reports the death of Mrs. Nancy Strain Harper in Weedburn Oregon on December 24 after a stroke. It mentions L. A. Jones visiting Washington and a Friday high school game between Cotter boys and girls teams.
Mr and Mrs Rex Benz are moving into their new residence above Bidwell's plumbing store in Lemmon. The brief item notes a domestic relocation and local street context without further details.
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