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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
6
Fragmentary list mentions McCrab Entsminger and several women including Mrs Shuets Miss Mary Timmins Mrs Paula and Mrs Walter Patterson in an arsenal context after a week. Specific actions, dates, or roles are not provided.
Mr and Mrs Claude Holmes hosted a one o'clock Sunday dinner in honor of Ralph Bauer brother of Mrs Holmes who is soon to enter the service. The three course meal was served promptly at one by Mrs Holmes assisted by Miss Margaret Bauer.
Various short notices show residents traveling to Davenport Muscatine West Chester Fairfield and Hartwick. Names include W P Wells C C Rigg Lyda Hellam Mae Campbell Ina Crone Laura Chilcote Thelma Jobe and many others with updates on visits business trips and social calls across Washington Danville Rock Island Ames and Fairfield Illinois.
A compilation of short notes lists visits and travels of Dougherty Bros, Mrs Fred Hahn and baby Chas, Miss Lefa Marr, Miss Clara Engle recovering from appendicitis, and numerous families visiting relatives in Ainsworth Richland Lansing Clinton Worland and Morenci. Also mentions doctors drugs ads and a church conference return from Monmouth Ill and a trip by Harry Coppock to Rock Island.
A county wide invitation asks G A R and W A C chapters D A R Boy Scouts Spanish war veterans National Association of Shot Gun Owners Washington band Drum Corps and all patriotic organizations to join in ceremonies at the courthouse at 5 PM on Wednesday July 31 to honor 30 boys departing that evening for Camp Forest CAPT D W HARVEY chairman of committee
All comrades are urged to meet at the hall at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral of our late comrade Camuel Logan in a body. 402 4 C. M. Stinson.
Informal notice invites inquiries for dialing services and lists a contact address at 224 Green Street Sitéeod, indicating local service need.
Saturday afternoon the city of Washington sold two blocks of East Tyler street for $317 50 as the roadway will be vacated for Clara Barton street. Four lots of 34 by 123 feet sold to Al McCoy Emmeline Dodder A W McCall and Albert Hopkins with McCoy’s lot bringing the top price of 160. A city council meeting was set to approve the sale and prepare deeds.
Lieutenant Ralph Bunce arrived from Park Field Memphis for a ten day furlough at home after finishing training and receiving his commission he expects assignment to an eastern camp soon. The funeral of S M Logan will be held Wednesday at 3 PM at the First United Presbyterian church with interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
Miss Esther Maxwell from Centerville Iowa arrives after serving as assistant to Dr C F James a surgeon now captain in the army. Maxwell skilled in anesthetics will work in a hospital in France and expects to be called August 20 visiting family until departure.
Willis McNeel of Richmond Kansas travels with his parents to Des Moines to enlist in the Navy after passing a medical exam earlier. Milo Shalla, nine miles northwest of town, underwent hand and forearm amputation at Iowa City following an infection from hog vaccination.
Members of G A RB and other old soldiers are asked to meet at the hall Wednesday at 2:30 p m to attend the funeral of 8 M Logan to be held at 3 o clock in the First United Presbyterian church
A correspondent proposes placing an adhesive tape strip on the lower side of a straightedge used for cutting glass to stop it from slipping during use.
Fire department officials urge precise telephone calls to locate the blaze quickly. Communicate exact street and number and include a landmark reference. Past incidents show misdirected calls delaying response and risking greater damage.
We express gratitude to those who helped during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. G. L. Eaton and Rev. E. K. Coats and to those who sent floral offerings. Signed Gladys Entsminger and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sellers.
For the highest market and better price on scrap iron metals hides and gunny sacks consult Cohn. Learn where to sell and with whom to deal to net more money. Call COMN 267 Mutual 91 for prices.
Announcement that the magazine priced at $1.50 per year will rise to $2.00 after October 1st. Readers are advised to subscribe before the new rate takes effect to lock in the lower price.
Journal of 59 1 notes handling renewals and subscriptions to various magazines. Nita Belle McKeon acts as the agent and invites timely action before October 1st to avoid missing out on continued club access.
The notice states that Tuesday evening’s regular meeting will be omitted because several members are unavailable. It emphasizes that attendees should not expect the usual business or agenda items to be addressed.
Miss Hazel Stewart returns from Iowa City where she took summer work at the 8 U. S. school. An operator for long distance work is wanted with pay while learning, apply 8 to 11 a. m. in person to Tell Chief Operator, Iowa Tel Co 4011. Clyde V. Brown offers auto top hood and seat repairs with repainting available, call 621 Red near South Iowa Ave.
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