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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1926

Page

6

Local resident Billy Shearer returns to Moline after Washington visit

Billy Shearer of Moline Illinois came back this morning from a several days stay at the home of J S Shearer. He was accompanied home by his aunt Miss Dade Shearer who will return to Washington this evening.

Billy, Shearer Moline J. 8S Shearer Dade Shearer Washington Robert Patterson St. Louis Missouri We Ds Patterson Patterosey

Cited local notices and visits span several towns and services

Robert Patterson from St Louis visits relatives in Washington and Winfield weekend plans noted along with a variety of local notices. Breese Krouth accounts payable at McNamara Furniture Store. Promotions for Ely and Eby's capsules, local shop ads, and Chautauqua tent bookings. Bank advert for West Chester Savings. Snippets include taxi service, a Creek Fair cash prizes, and exhibitors invited by Andy Sheets and others.

Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Cyrus Chapman on South Second

Mr and Mrs Cyrus Chapman of South Second Avenue welcomed twins yesterday named Robert Leavy and Roger Lettoy. Mrs Dale Holland began her return to St Louis after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Beal and Mr and Mrs William Holland.

Cyrus Chapman South Second Avenue Robert Leavy Roger Lettoy Dale Holland St. Louis William Beal William Holland

Shopper tips and sales sweep through town aisles

An old fashioned shopper guide highlights Blazers at Klein Clothing Ko and Harwood Shoe Store bold bargains on light trousers and Palf styled dresses. Cur­tains from the 98e store promise low prices while Mosquito and Fly control with FLIT offers quick relief.

Harwoods Harwood Shoe Store

Local quartet plans late afternoon river trip

Everett Griffith Preston Wolfe Jesse Miller and VMayyarnd Brown intend to take a short vacation down the river this afternoon, signaling a planned leisure outing for the four individuals.

Everett Griffith Preston Wolfe Jesse Miller Vmayyarnd Brown Theown River

Milady Beautie Shop Offers 15 Day Permanent Wave Sale

Mrs Dean owner of Milady Beautie Shop runs a 15 day sale on permanent waves at 1.00 price units. Customers urged to book appointments early.

Funeral visit to Chariton for friend's service

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fetters and their daughter Alta with G. F. Fetters and Mrs. Howard McBride traveled to Chariton yesterday to attend a friend's funeral.

Roy Fetters Alta G. F. Fetters Howard McBride Chariton

What's in a name in Hollywood Marys rule the screen

NEA data reflects superstition about the name Mary in Hollywood with multiple stars named Mary achieving fame and fortune. Mary Pickford Mary Miles Minter Mary Brian Mary Astor Mary McAllister and Mary Philbin are cited as examples of successful film careers linked to the name.

NEA Service Hollywood Mary Marys Gwendolyns Lynettes Vyvyans Odettes Mary Smith Dolores del Pipperino Mary Brian Texas Plains Iat Wendy Mary McAllister

Notable Local Travel Between Rubio and Pairfield

Andy Sheetz traveled from Rubio on a morning bus trip. Miss Cora K. Davis of Pairfield returned home after visiting relatives here for a short time.

Andy Sheetz Rubio Cora K. Davis Pairfield

Keota mourns Sue Lyt at Ball Park funeral

Miss Kate Glover and Frank Glover attended the funeral of Mrs. Sue Lyt in Keota this morning. The event followed a baseball game between Washington and Fairfield All Stars at Ball Park.

Kate Glover Frank Glover Keota Sue Washington Fairfield All Stars

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