Picnic and Socials Mark Sunset Park Visit
The Clark and Baelin girls enjoyed a sunset park picnic honoring Mrs Willard Glaze of Houston and Miss Effie Dawson of Manchester Iowa, with Ruth Freshwaters also attending. Havre Social club hosted at Mrs Schilling’s home with nine members, Arlene Easter, and Morris Putman. Hawaiian music and ice cream followed by club discussions. The Musseliman family’s farewell dinner at the Stafford home preceded their Bluffton Ohio move. Warmony Ladies club met July 22 at Mrs James Swift’s, electing new officers amid renewed friendships. Mrs Nelson Thompson became president, Mrs Boyd Stephens vice president, Mrs R J Davidson treasurer, and Mrs Ralph Lytle secretary. Visitors include Mrs Dickey and son Donald of Council Bluffs. Kolah club hosted by Mrs Steve Crawford with talks on Home Sanitation and Farm Dress and Millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark and Baelin
Sunset Park
Wilard Glaze
Houston
Texas
Effie Dawson
Manchester
Iowa
Ruth Freshwaters
Havre
Tom Schilling
Arlene Easter
Morris Putman
Schilling
Warmony Ladies Club
James Swift
Nelson Thompson
Boyd Stephens
R. J. Davidson
Ralph Lytle
Dickey
Donald
Council Bluffs
Lioryd Swift
Glenn Beal
Much Interest in the Proposed County Fair
Enthusiasm grows for reviving the Washington county fair with a livestock sale pavilion and strong local backing. Roy Wells leads boosters while memories of the old grounds fuel support as a plan for a Commercial Club meeting on the upcoming Monday evening advances planning and stock canvassing for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Roy Wells
West of Town
Curt Wells
Social Club Guests Share Afternoon and Evening Events
Mrs Van Sickle and her daughter Miss Effie Van Sickle of West Chester attended the club gathering with guests. Refreshments followed the afternoon program. Miss Alice Meek hosted a compliment to her cousin Mrs W J Merle Scott of Detroit. Three tables for progressive five hundred were arranged and a luncheon was served. Miss Mildred Martin visiting from California was also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sickle
Effie van Sickle
West Chester
Alice Meek
W. J. Merle Scott
Detroit
Michigan
J. A. Work
Mildred Martin
California
Legion Baseball Game With Riverside Tomorrow Time Not Set
The American Legion baseball management says the Riverside game is on for tomorrow afternoon as advertised but the venue cannot be definitely announced today. The game will not be played at the Simer man field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Riverside
Simerman Field
Mrs Simons Suffers Fall Through Cellar Door
Mrs Simons sustained a severe fall this morning when she stepped on a cellar door that gave way. She suffered painful bruises and minor injuries, escaping serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. V. Simons
Pimple In Ankle Led To Iowan’s Death
Mount Pleasant July 24 James Allender longtime local restaurant owner died after a four day illness from blood poisoning. A small ankle pimple troubled him but he ignored it until his physician ordered him to wed four days before he died. He was about 60 and survived by his wife and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
James Allender
Howard C Keiper praised by Captain Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keiper of Ainsworth receive a letter from Captain Walter Gallagher of Bristol Pa praising their son Howard C. Keiper for courage and worth as a soldier with Company D 315th Infantry in World War I. Keiper enlisted in 1917, served in the Rainbow division, later with the 164th and 315th infantry, and died of pneumonia at Rimaucourt France on April 27 1919. The captain notes Keiper as a brave confidant and loyal runner who carried a critical message under heavy fire and saved lives during the late war days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Keiper
Ainsworth
Walter Gallagher
Bristol
Howard C. Keiper
Washington County
Corporal Keiper
Armory
Washington
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
England
France
164Th Infantry
315Th Infantry
Pennsylvania
Rimaucourt
Gallagher
Howard
DeBord Specials 32 Acre Farm for Sale
An all black corn land 32 acre farm offered by DeBord features well fenced boundaries and prime cultivation potential. Listing highlights include ample fencing and ready cornland suitability for buyers seeking acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey Land Co
Private sale items listed for Walnut bedroom suite and kitchen furniture
A private sale at the seller's home in Woodford advertises items including a Walnut bedroom suite, a library table, a kitchen cabinet and table, and various household articles available Monday and Tuesday July 26 and 27.
Hay Pole Accident May Prove Fatal
Maquoreta July 24 A saline hay pole struck Otto E Hinricks a young farmer near Miles in Jackson county seriously injuring him He was erecting the pole when the tackle gave way the pole fell and struck him causing a compound fracture of the left leg and possible internal injuries Doctors fear movement to town for X rays and will examine him when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoreta
Otto E.hinricks
Miles
Jackson County
Journal Tonight Offers Little News to Share
Readers note the page is sparse with items of interest as writers concede the challenge of filling space. The column reflects on the difficulty of finding newsworthy content while promising continued coverage in forthcoming issues.
Troop D Stands A Fine Inspection
Fifty six members of Troop D were sworn into federal service at the armory by Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Potts. He praised the unit’s quality and urged prompt drills, strict obedience, and officer support as the troop grows toward full strength of 77 with equipment and mounts secured gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Potts
Regular Army
Potts
Karl Limerman
Adjutant General
Des Moines
Snake in House Scare at West Second Street
Mrs. C Goodwin of 708 West Second Street was startled Thursday evening when a three foot bull snake crawled over her foot and coiled under the baby crib where the child slept. Neighbors killed the reptile after her cries drew them, and the cause of entry remains unknown though mice are suspected.
Struck by Car Near Pauls Lumber Yard
H. A. Pauls was struck yesterday evening while crossing East Third Street at North Fourth Avenue near the Pauls lumber yard. Max Kurtz drove the car, which was going slowly, and Pauls escaped serious injury by seizing the radiator cap and pulling free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Pauls
East Third Street
North Fourth Avenue
Pauls
Max Kurtz
Mr. Pauls
Washington county motor trades bureau formed
A Washington county motor trades bureau was organized at the Commercial club with twelve charter members and aims to reach full county membership. R. E. Schulty was elected president, L. M. Eicher vice president, and H. M. Daviess secretary and treasurer. Emmett Louck to represent the county on the state board. Directors hail from Warren Kientz Brighton Ora Starr Wellman Joseph Eiman Kalona R. J. Veggy Riverside J. A. Marsh Ainsworth Roy Fletcher Crawfordsville H. A. Steinbeck Rubio. The group will study highway conditions, engage in legislation, and promote auto shows. A fish supper followed.
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Washington County
Commercial Club
Washington County Motor Trades Bureau
Iowa State Bureau
Washington
R. E. Schulty
L. M. Eicher
H. M. Daviess
Warren Kientz
Brighton
Ora Starr
Wellman
Joseph Eiman
Kalona
R. J. Veggy
Riverside
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth
Roy Fletcher
Crawfordsville
H. A. Steinbeck
Rubio
Emmett Louck
Louck
Lytle
Burlington
Congress Hotel
Dick Swift Opens Office in Muscatine
Richard B. Swift arrives from Washington Iowa to establish a legal practice in Muscatine. He has opened a well appointed suite on the fifth floor of the Laurel building and studied law at the State University of Iowa and Notre Dame. He was a classmate of Paul Barry.
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Muscatine
Richard B. Swift
Washington
Iowa
Laurel Building
Mr. Swift
State University of Iowa
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Indiana
Paul Barry
Notice of Election in Highland Township
Notice is given that a meeting of qualified voters in Highland Township Washington IA will be held at Highland Center school house No 5 on 1920 from 1 to 6 pm to vote on proposing a special school house tax of 4500 for erecting a school house in District No 5 and procuring a site. McCreedy president Wallace secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Washington
Iowa
Highland Center
WM. R. McCreedy
R. Wallace
Fortnightly club announces literature department meeting
The Fortnightly club literature department invites members to a social meeting Monday at 2 30 at Sunset Wark to discuss next year’s work and Biennial conferences on literature and Chautauqua. Members should bring their work and those hoping to join are welcome.
Epworth League Sells Ice Cream Tonight in Central Park
The Epworth League will vend ice cream this evening in Central Park, inviting community members to enjoy treats and support the organization. Proceeds support league activities and local charitable efforts.
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Epworth League
Central Park
South of Town Embroidery Club Meeting Preview
The South of Town Embroidery club will meet with Mrs. D. J. Gates Wednesday afternoon. A local cast will perform the play The Kleptomaniac at West Chester M. EK church Friday July 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets include mission charges of 25 cents and 2 be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South of Town
Embroidery Club
D. J. Gates
West Chester
M. EK
Atte
Bodies of French soldiers pass through on way to homes
Two soldiers are identified as Jesse L. Bryan and Dawson Hammons. Bryan was bound for Drakesville with Corporal Woodard, Hammons for Oskaloosa with Private Sanders. They left Brest on May 14 and arrived Hoboken July 18, the same day eight hundred bodies arrived in Hoboken.
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France
Drakesville
Jesse L. Bryan
Corporal Woodard
Oskaloosa
Dawson Hammons
Sanders
Brest
Hoboken
Local game prompts McNamara’s visit for Q. R. 8 rolt
A fragment notes a drop in invitation to hear the Q. R. 8 player rolt at McNamara’s venue. The unreadable OCR leaves the specific names and actions unclear but indicates an informal gathering or appearance.
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Rolt. McNamara
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Musseliman
Wayland
Will Stafford
Blufftown
Ohio
Steve Crawford
Kolah Club
Clayde Knapp
Lauder Kennedy
Mrs. Simons Fallsx
Mrs. Keiper
Preeent
Dazy
Keiper
Company D
DeBord
Ington
Mark
Woodford
W. S. Reister & Sons
Preme
Alex DeBord
Evening Journal
TiMothy
Clover
J. D. Glasgow
E. R. Williams
Washington St
Motor Inn Garage
E. F. Edmondson
Timothy Day
Rosa Crawford
Bevins Motor Co
Overland Car
P. O. Box
Keota
Fletcher & Crooks
Graham Theatre
Journal Office
Sam H. Neill
Motor Trade Bureau
Ralph Schulty
Presi
Dent
County Organi
Zation
Dick Swift
Armory Hall
Cahill
Van
Esquire
Arthur Therion
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Queen Esther Circle
M. EB. Church
Bert Smith
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