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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

8

Local visitors depart after extended stays

Merle Waters visited his aunt Mrs Oscar Haynes in Fairfield for several weeks. Mrs C F Meir of Des Moines began her return home after a two week visit with Mrs James Ward. Mrs Mattie Plect of Chicago left after seven weeks with her daughter Mrs Lewis Hessel.

Merle Waters Fairfield Oscar Haynes C. F. Meir Des Moines James Ward Mattie Plect Chicago Lewis Hessel

Local social notes and visits reported

Mrs Adda Sherwood and her daughter Josephine, with Mrs C E Taylor of Mt Vernon, visited Frank and Miss McKay this morning before returning home. Miss Dade Shearer travelled to Moline for the day. nephew Dilly Shearer joins her in Washington later. Free Silverware coupon with each 1 purchase at The White Yard. Miss Ruby Kassel, Ames farm bureau demonstrator, arrived to conduct a training school at Crawfordsville.

Adda Sherwood Josephine C. E. Taylor Mt. Vernon Frank McKay Dade Shearer Moline Dilly Shearer Washington White Yard Ruby Kassel Farm Bureau Ames Jay Sproat YU. F. Steck

Visitors Arrive in Washington for Week-Long Visits

Gene Miller and his daughter from Reno Nevada arrive in Washington and plan to visit Mrs Charles Benz and Mr and Mrs Geo McDaniel for several weeks. Mrs R S White and daughter Opel from Crawfordsville were in town on business. Mrs L D Holland heads to St Louis after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs William Beal. Lola Crone returns from Quincy Illinois after a brief stay with friends. A Safe Bank advertises the West Chester Savings Bank now open and the Little Gem photo shop offering six pictures for ten cents located over Barclay Grocery 12512.

Gene Miller E. B. Curtis Lois Geraldine Reno Nevada Washington Charles Benz Geo. McDaniel L. D. Holland St. Louis Missouri William Beal Little Gem Barclay Grocery

New Tom Boy Skirt Styles In Silk and Wool Mix

Local shops tout the season's snappy fashion with silk and wool blends across jersey cloth and flannel. H I Ward and Co. offer a range of colors and sizes while nearby listings feature rental cottages by Wakanda River and furnished homes with boat access. George Kepper and son from Winfield visited Washington on business and Mrs J C Adams of Ainsworth was seen shopping in the capital yesterday.

H. I. Ward and Co George Kepper Lawrence Winfield Washington J. C. Adams Ainsworth

Discoverer of Babe Ruth Rev Brother Gilbert Reveals Roots

Rev Brother Gilbert of CORP X a St John’s prep teacher in Danvers Mass notes Ruth’s early talent. He first observed Ruth at St Mary’s Industrial School Baltimore where Ruth spent his youth as an orphan.

Babe Ruth Brother Gilbert Corp. X St. John's Preparatory School Danvers Mass Gilbert Roth Beamt St. Mary'’s Industrial School Baltimore King of Eswot

Doctor Ewart and Joyce Sail Into a Quick Union

In a light hearted tale a male doctor answers a sea voyage ad by posing as his own date. Joyce Druce and her brother Ted join Doctor Ewart on an ocean voyage but six weeks later a cable reports Joyce’s marriage and a swift shift from nerves to happiness.

Ewart New York Joyce Jie FL Ewart Druce Park Avenue Mrs. Druce Mrs. Cruce Mrs. Pryce Bie Ted Ted Cruce

Vacation trip ends as relatives return from Lake Sanborn

Abbie Evans comes back from three week vacation with Des Moines relatives at Lake Sanborn Minnesota. Sam Donahey leaves for Des Moines for a two day business trip.

Abbie Evans Lake Sanborn Minnesota Des Moines Sam Donahey

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