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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1920

Page

6

Misses Nelson Visit Friends in Brighton Morning

The Misses Mabel and Dorothy Nelson visited friends in Brighton this morning for a short time. Mrs John Caner of West Chester spent yesterday in town. Thirty Mennonite mission children from Chicago arrived and were met by Sugar Creek Mennonite church members at Wayland for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Sam White returned from Davenport after several days away. Mannhardt Bros advertise vacuum cleaners with three sold on day one. Mrs George Oakes of Rock Island visited her parents and will join Mr Oakes to visit relatives over Sunday. Mrs H H Siverly returned to Burlington after visiting at the George Baker home.

Mabel Dorothy Nelson Brighton Chicago Sugar Creek Mennonite Wayland Mannhardt Bros George Oakes Rock Island, Ir Bert Willits Columbus Junction Mr. Oakes H. H. Siverly Burlington George Baker John Belville Thos. Woods Fairfield Davenport Lafe Coop Ville B. F Otto Schiebel Nellie Schiebel Points Minnesota

Local residents plan visits and travel in Fairfield area

Mrs John Belville and Mrs Thos Woods are mentioned with visits between Fairfield Davenport and their parents homes. Mr and Mrs Ville are noted with a planned motor trip. B F Humm is also referenced in the fragmentary notice.

Local Taxi Services and Residents Travel

Local notices mention taxi and baggage services in town, blemished by scattered lines. Minnie Steen and Jennie Kyle visit Jackson Michigan relatives of Steen. Several residents travel for visits or studies and an auctioneer's contact is listed. Arthur Ransom named newborn in Nebraska City.

Local Notes and Movements in a Century

Frank Stewart was in Muscatine on business yesterday. Misses Nina and Eva Spangler returned to Crawfordsville after taking teacher examinations. A ride in a Chandler Six is suggested before buying a new car. Rev. W. F. Huxford came from Waterloo and, with Mrs. Huxford and Kelton, traveled to South English to visit relatives. For land inquiries see Alex Debord at 1221f. Mrs. J. J. Gardenier changed ears in Keota on the way home from Oakdale, Ill., where she spent a week with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Endean of Port Huron, Mich., and Mrs. John Endean of East Moline, Ill., changed cars in transit to Oskaloosa to visit Jas. Cox.

Nina Eva Spangler Crawfordsville W. F. Huxford Waterloo Huxford Kelton J. J. Gardenier Keota Oakdale Ill Fred Endean Port Huron Mich John Endean East Moline, Ill Oskaloosa Jasper Cox Margaret Hamil Ainsworth Mrs. Keiper

Pleasant Plain visits and travels around town

Cidsmonts 1S and PACE 22.4 Year s MANNHARDT BROS. Dealers Miss Nettie Davis and Miss Ida Davis went to Pleasant Plain this morning to visit relatives. J. W. Patton returned home last night from Grinnell, visiting his daughter Mrs Bert Abel. Granddaughter Mariella Abel accompanying him will visit relatives Wilburn Ferrell and Glover Ferrell in Cedar Falls. Various locals share travel and family news as summer visits continue.

Joe Melinskie Helen Marie Pleasant Plain Nettie Davis Ida Davis J. W. Patton Grinnell Bert Abel Mariella Abel Wilburn Ferrell Union City Glover Ferrell Cedar Falls Chandler

Reverend Norton to Speak at Ainsworth Church Tomorrow

An error in yesterday's Journal announced preaching at the Baptist parsonage. With Pastor Regan away on vacation no services will be held for a week until Sunday August 5th, when regular services resume. Reverend Mr Norton will preach at Ainsworth Baptist Church tomorrow.

Baptist Church Paul Norton Baptist Parsonage M. E. Regan Mr. Norton Ainsworth Baptist Church

Notice to settle accounts at Jones and McElhinney

Notice to debtors requesting calls to Jones and McElhinney to settle balances as books need adjustment. Signed Woodford. 14112 CC 8.

Jones & McElhinney Woodford

Convention Writings Hint At Bryan's Political Fade

In line with ongoing political commentary, San Francisco convention reporters conclude their pieces by noting Bryan’s political stage exit. Bryan remarks that convention personnel will undergo substantial turnover over the coming four years, signaling a shift in party leadership and influence.

San Francisco Bryan

Sunday services resume August 8 at church

Rev M RK Regan announces Sunday school at 9 30 am and BYPU at 6 30 pm. Services will resume a week from Sunday August 8.

B. Y. PU M. RK. Regan

Norton to Preach at Ainsworth Baptist Church Sunday

The Rev Paul K B Norton of Sandwich will preach at Ainsworth Baptist Church Sunday at the usual times morning and evening. Morning topic The Mission of Christ. evening Launch out into the Deep. Norton a former local pastor is highly regarded and a large congregation is expected.

Paul KB. Norton Sandwich Christ Norton The Baptist Church

Report of the Volunteer Slum Army Here

The organization asks for clothing and furniture to aid the needy in the city. They report jail, hospital, street and door to door visiting, mission and church work, plus visiting the sick, under Major and Mrs Sneath at 101% N Marion Ave, phone 417.

Sneath Marion Ave Green

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Norma Talmadge Norma Mannhardt Eliza Porter West Chester John Caner Town Shore PLC Kelly-Springfield Bevins Motor Co Will Shaver Sigourney Mrs Sam White McNamara Undertaking Co Harry D. Smith Washington, Iowa John Shields Lytle Bros Graham Theatre Fox & Dewey Skipton Crail's Minnie Steen Jennie Kyle Jackson, Mich Miss Steen Mrs. Geo. Lambert Alex DeBord Hattie Jones Re‘ba Ireland Snow College of Dressmaking Miss Jones Richland Miss Ireland Penn College Belknap Music House West Side Square Wayne Sharp Ida Cavender Osteeola Caroline Boyd Conesville Frank Leffler Merle Proudfit D. F. Macon Washington Iowa Laura Raymond Verle Harrison Hasking Harry Leffler Hazel Miller Perlee A. B. Ditmer J. B. Taylor Nebraska City Arthur Ransom Taylor Armina Ditmer Thor Iowa Gas& Electric Co Anna Q. Nilsson Harold M’grath Frank Stewart Muscatine Chandler Six A. R. Oates Presbyterian Church Wisconsin Bevins C. W. McLaughlin Minneapolis Clear Lake J. C. Hogue Corydon Leslie Reed Olds County Hospital Reed M. E. Brown Ed Jackson Jimmy Fee Rochelle Oscar Hahey Richard Dora Gordon Russell Keosauqua Rhea Warren Raymond Spielman Margaret Dicken Alma Beenblossom Des Moines Herry Steck Owosso, Mich H. F. Steck Iowa City J. F Sproatt J. D. Dayton Daryl Dayton W. . Stephen Jeweler North Side Armory Stone's Novelty Boys Auspices of A. L Legion Jerry Shoeshiner Globe Barber Shop Ainsworth Baptist
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