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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1926

Page

12

Weekend Visit to North English Ties Local Families

Irene Reed Juanita Rosenberger Earl Whetstine and Delbert Wilson visited North English for a weekend at Mr and Mrs N J Bell. The Bells are aunt and uncle to Earl Whetstine. Ruth Huston of Mercer Pennsylvania guests at Dr and Mrs M McConaughy. Chat Ford and wife drove to Oskaloosa for business.

Irene Reed Juanita Rosenberger Earl Whetstine Delbert Wilson North English N. J. Bell Mrs. Bell Ruth Huston Mercer, Pennsylvania M. McConaughy Chat Ford Oskaloosa

Multiple City Visits and Social Notes Highlight Summer

Mrs Catherine Marshall of Los Angeles visiting Water loo sister Mrs A F E Atchison for weeks. Mrs Mattie Hummel of St Anthony Idaho left for home after visiting Washington and eastern cities. Edith Reed returned from east trip with Carrie Harry. Mrs Louie Jones and daughter Hetty travel to Peoria Illinois. St James club hosts lawn social July 28 with ice cream cake. Free Silverware coupons offered at The White Yard with purchases.

Mattie Hummel St. Anthony Idaho Edith Reed New England Carrie Herry Madrid Iowa St. James Club Rectory

Wilton Junction Hosts Kingsdales and Town Visitors

Dr and Mrs D L Kingsdale of Wilton Junction Iowa were guests Sunday of Dr and Mrs Toy Pease Mrs M O Huston and daughter Helen of Wyman came to town yesterday to shop

D. L. Kingsdale Wilton Junction Iowa Toy Pease Mre. M. O. Huston Helen of

Community Notes From Washington and Surrounding Areas

Local residents visit, shop, and vacation across Washington Pleasant Plain Fairfield Ottumwa and Des Moines. Travelers include Ed Wheelan returning to Washington after six weeks at Ft Sneeling and Decela Wheelan resuming work in Des Moines. Various families spend Sundays with relatives and enjoy trips to Lake Okobory and nearby towns.

Ed Wheelan Ft. Sneeling Minneapolis Washington

Local residents return from visits and travel notices

Florence Huber came back from Fairfield after staying with friends. Mrs George Dowell and Dorothy returned from Des Moines. John W Fisher expected from Washington to visit his mother Mary E Fisher. Miss Hattie Chilcot heads home to Los Angeles after months with Mrs H F Steck. Vaughn Darbyshire takes a Graham store vacation. Catharine Johnson returns to Winfield with sister Dora Innis visiting. Mrs Clinton Walton and Evelyn head home after a week with Mr and Mrs William Parker in Table Grove. Minnie Stewart returns to Keota after visiting her brother William Dupuis. Rev C N Wilson of Wapello returns home after visiting his daughter Mrs George Soileau. Frank Holmes and family visit Washington to see Mr and Mrs J Bauer and Claud Holmes. Marion Randle travels to Cincinnati for work after visiting Muscatine and his brother Fred. Delbert Maxwell visits Washington for the day with daughter Mrs W F Martin at Hayesville.

Hattie Chilcot Los Angeles California H. F. Steck Washington Catharine Johnson Winfield Dora Innis Clinton Walton Evelyn West Chester Minnie Stewart Keota William Dupuis Frank Holmes J. €. Bauer Claud Holmes

Shoppers Learn New Nose Guard and Harness News

Farmers complain of tiny biting bugs near horses nostrils. a rose basket from Witting Harness Shop is promoted to ward off pests. Witting offers custom harness orders. Milady Beautie Shoppe advertises a 15 day permanent wave sale for ten dollars with appointments available by phone.

Witting Milady Beautie

Serfon Pure Silk Hose Promised By Phoenix Mills

The 98e Store features a new Serfon pure silk hose from Phoenix Hosiery Mills. Pure silk to the hem with Service foot for long wear. Shoes repaired and shined at the Shoe Service Shop for a dime and a free penciled rendition with jobs over a certain amount.

98E Phoenix Shoe Service

Family picnics and visits across towns reported

Mr and Mrs J M Finney and families of Monmouth Trinda Mr and Mrs Hervey Finney and family of Ainsworth Mr and Mrs Boyd Stephens and family Dr H F Masson Lester and Annetta McGinnis and Mr and Mrs J M Wilson and family of Columbus Junction drove to Burlington Saturday and had a picnic in Crapo park. Robert Reaney Oscar Carlson and Ed Kos of Verdi went to Chicago Sunday with stock. Grant Davis went to Ainsworth last evening to spend the week with his grandparents. Perry Hayes left yesterday for his home in Minneapolis after more ing a week visiting with his mothers Anna Hayes.

J. M. Finney Monmouth Trinda Hervey Finney Ainsworth Boyd Stephens H. F. Masson Lester Annetta McGinnis J. M. Wilson Columbus Junction Burlington Crapo Pari Robert Reaney Oscar Carlson Ed Kos Verdi Chicago Grant Davis Perry Hayes Minneapolis Anna Hayes

Social Calendar Events This Week

This week's social calendar lists dances picnics dinners and meetings across local groups. Activities include De Molay dance at the Armory. American Legion picnic at Sunset Park. Bh O W club gathering at Johnsons cafe. St James and Just Us clubs events. Kotah club volunteering. Washington Country club dinner. Methodist Ladies Aid entertainment. Wellston and Sunset Park gatherings. Ladies Aid programs and garden party at Mrs Lupton home. Woman's Home Missionary Society meetings and officer installation.

Thesday Amos Chapter de Molay Armory American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Sunset Park

Wellston Social Club Announces Sunset Park Picnic

The Wellston Social club invites all members and their families to a picnic at Sunset Park on Thursday July 29. Old members are also cordially invited to attend.

Wellston Sunset Park

West Chester church society to meet and install officers

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M E church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Bowes for installation of officers. Visitors are welcome. Mrs Robert Dawson will entertain the FE Co W club at Johnson's cafe Tuesday evening at 7 50 o'clock. The 4th division of Ladies Aid of the M F church of Ainsworth will entertain Thursday afternoon this week. Those belonging to that division please bring their dollar.

Robert Dawson Bh. O. W Johnson's Cafe Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church J. KB. Lupton Stennie Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M. Ab Bowes The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M. BE Church FE. Co. W Ladies Aid of M. FF. Church of Ainsworth

Sunset Park Wednesday gathering for members and guests

A Sunset Park event invites each member to attend Wednesday afternoon with one guest. The notice specifies a casual meetup at the park and encourages participation.

Picnic and society notices from Wellston and Ainsworth

Wellston Social Club postpones its picnic indefinitely. The Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War hold a picnic for members and families at Sunset Park at 6 30 Wednesday August 4. Attendees should bring dishes. The Fourth division of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society of Ainsworth plans a church social next Thursday afternoon July 29.

Daughters of the Unien Sunset Park Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society of Ainsworth

Notice Moose Lodge Social Invitations Extended

Moose Lodge members and their families and holders of invitations are welcome to attend the social on Thursday evening. Mon Tue Wed

Moose Lodge

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