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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1927

Page

6

Weekend Visit and Travel Notes From Local Scene

W H Pratt travels to Winfield to spend the weekend with sister Mrs K Pr Henderson. Fred L Stewart returns from a Florida trip while his daughter moves from Jacksonville to Asheville NC. Mr and Mrs N Johnson return to Moline Illinois after attending the funeral of Mrs Johnson's father F Johnson. Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson of Keota and Mrs William Crooks of Harper visit relatives today. Mr and Mrs Dave Jones of Cottin spend a while here between trains en route to Burlington.

W. H. Pratt Winfield K Pr. Henderson Fred L. Stewart Florida O. W Alberson Jacksonville Assville North Carolina Fred Wilson Keota William Crooks Harper Dave Jones Cottir Wl Jones Burlington

Frank Macon Auctions Eer at Gabby Horse Site

Frank Macon traveled to Winfield this morning to conduct an auction at the L. G. Gabby horse site. He plans to offer several items related to horse equipment and related consignments.

Frank Macon Winfield L. G. Gabby

Florsheim Shoes Campaign Reduces Price to 8.85

The notice promotes Florsheim Shoes with a National campaign starting today offering pairs at 8.85 dollars. It highlights value, wear, and appearance and urges customers to purchase while the sale lasts as new stock arrives.

Florsheim

Local society notes and community notices

The Presbyterian Ladies Society met Friday afternoon with Mrs. C S Lemmon presiding. Mrs. Korf was unable to attend and Mrs. McCall filled in. A reading by Mrs. Ivan Rehmel and an encore followed the program. High school girls Margaret Corbin Nora Warner and Thora Warner sang with Miss Harvey, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Rickey Norton and Bittler. The West Chester W C T U met Tuesday at the Methodist church with devotionals by Mrs Hough and a program on Temperance and Missions led by Mrs Laubach. Mrs Laubach shared papers on border work and Texas Arizona, and speeches urged distribution of 18th Amendment materials in Spanish. Mrs Miller of Wellman spoke on the state convention and planned annual work, with Miss Dawson describing youth work in Wellman. Light refreshments closed the gathering. Frank Miller, R R 2 near town, reports the first robin on a telephone wire. Mr. and Mrs. C M Maxwell of Crawfordsville visited today with Mr. and Mrs. Will Mayhew. For sale forty Leghorn hens English breed George Young. Also five tube Fada radio sets for sale at Journal S8013.

Presbyterian Church C. S. Lemmon Korf McCall A. B. Schmoeller Carl Roberts Ivan Rehmel Margaret Corbin Nora Thora Warner Harvey T. T. Rickey Amos Norton J. K. Bittler West Chester Methodist Church Hough Laubach Brumbach Gordon Sprague India Texas Arizona Niffenegger Union Southwest Laubagh E. D. Miller Wellman Mason City

Matthess Visit with Daughter at Des Moines Home

L. W. Matthess of Des Moines is visiting at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. H. Guther.

L. W. Matthess Des Moines C. H. Guther

Closing Meeting on Week of Prayer Led by Rev Schrodt

The Rev F J Schrodt of the local Evangelical church delivered the sermon. Jesse Miller opened the service and Mrs Max Marble sang. The message urged deeper prayer, citing Peter and Paul and urging believers to live as true servants of Christ through prayer and fellowship.

F. J. Schrodt Schrodt Jesse Miller Max Marble Mr. Schrodt Peter John Jesus Paul Antioch Barnabas Doreas Lydia Silas Phillips Christ Jesus Christ

It Was a Criminal Success

Marian and Harold feud over a letter and a forgery. Harold copies Marian’s signature and mails a forged note to trap her, then visits her with a phony reconciliation. Marian denies writing the forged letter, and the pair later face another minor quarrel as the truth unfolds.

Narian Marian Ormsby Harold Graves Marian Harold

Local Notes Mention Radio Broadcasts and Visits

Miss Winefred Stiles in Trenton Mo sent New Year’s Eve radio dedication to her uncle and aunt in the city. Frank Thurman plans Iowa City weekend visit with his parents. Mrs. Jake Schnieder returned to Richmond after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Bishop. Stella Messenger left for Muscatine after a few days with her mother.

Winefred Stiles Trenton, Mo Muscatine Carl Fisher City Frank Thurman MacNamaras Furniture Iowa City Jake Schnieder Richmond O. K. Bishop Stella Messenger John Messenger

Clara’s Face Lift Brings Fresh Look

A lighthearted exchange notes Clara’s improved appearance after a cosmetic procedure. The remark emphasizes she no longer shows a downturned mouth and appears more refreshed.

Clara

Local visits and social calls noted in West Chester area

Mrs W M Plumber of West Chester spent yesterday here with friends. Phillip Mitchell of Davenport was a business caller here yesterday. Miss Frances Kelloge of Cotter was a guest last evening of Ruth Annis and Madeline Aiken. Miss Virginia Cunningham went to Perry Iowa this morning to resume school work after vacation with her parents. Mrs R C Ferguson of West Chester is shopping today. Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor of Crawfordsville are spending the day here shopping and with friends. Mr and Mrs Harold Mangold plan to go to Sigourney this evening to visit relatives.

Bruce Robertson West Chester Joe Rinehart Frances Kelloge of Cotter Ruth Annis Madeline Aiken Virginia ‘Cunningham Perry Iowa John Cunningham Frank Taylor Crawfordsville Harold Mangold Sigourney

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