Local Shoppers Travel From Ainsworth and Richland
Mrs. Carl Koehler of Ainsworth shopped in Washington yesterday. Mrs. S A Dickerson Mrs Lewis Warren Mrs Clarence Logan and Mrs Will Logan spent the day in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs W H Jackson and daughter Marie visited Kalona. Margaret Smith of Richland came to Washington to shop yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Koehler
Ainsworth
Washington
S. A. Dickerson
Lewis Warren
Clarence Logan
Will Logan
Cedar Rapids
Twenty Years Ago Today Passenger Seeks Columbus Junction Meet
Mrs. E V Simmons travels toward Columbus Junction to meet her daughter Rena who will accompany her home. An ad for Oh Boy root beer and a note on using ER Hess Psy Chas er appear between lines. Hog price tops at 12.15 dollars while weather forecasts call for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E V. Simmons
Columbus Junction
Rena
Local residents greet visitors and return from trips
Mr and Mrs Frank Casey and family drove to Cedar with Frances Jean while Mr and Mrs James Casey hosted. Mrs Harry Pearson and daughter from Ainsworth visited in Washington yesterday. Mrs Harry Duncan of Columbus Junction spent the day with relatives. Vivian Irene Rich and others from Wayland visited Ed Rich home. Mr Zear Einshaw returned from a vacation at Excelsior Springs Mo and started work at the A and P store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearson
Ainsworth
Washington
Harry Duncan
Columbus Junction
Hinshaw
W R C Picnic Attendee and Nearby Visits Mentioned
Mr and Mrs A I Schmoeller traveled to Fairfield for the annual W R C picnic. Roma Clemens, visiting with Mr and Mrs Manton Hebner, returned home at Manchester. J M Kelley and Mrs Al Ledger visited Iowa City with Joe Kelly. Mrs Andy Myers and Rev Mrs Carl Klein shopped in Washington. J M Baird and Mrs George Van Gundy visited Canton Illinois to meet their new granddaughter. Mrs Traird extended her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Clemens
Manton Hebner
Manchester
J. M. Kelley
al Ledger
Iowa City
Joe Kelly
Andy Myers
Carl Klein
Wellston
Washington
J. M. Baird
George van Gundy
Canton
Ill
Traird
Local social notes include travel and family visits
Mrs Ira Rathmal travels to St Joseph Missouri for sister in law’s death. Bessie Frame of Ainsworth visits Mrs R L Coulter. Mr Rothschild returns from Canton Illinois after a weekend with friends. Mr and Mrs Everett Gray of Davenport visit H E Gray. Mrs Roy Humston and daughter go to Gladwin to celebrate Mrs Lewis Harbison’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Rathmal
St. Joseph
Bessie Frame
Ainsworth
R. L. Coulter
R. Rothschild
Canton
Ill
Everett Gray
Davenport
H. E. Gray
Roy Humston
Gladwin
Lewis Harbison
Aged Man Fatally Struck by Truck in July Incident
John Cooder, 80, died after not hearing a truck horn and being struck as the vehicle hit a rut and struck him on the road. Driver Stanley Dieterichs said he was passing the man when the impact threw the truck against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P
John Cooder
Stanley Dieterichs
Gooder
Expressions of gratitude for sympathy and flowers
A note of thanks from Howard Hays and family expresses gratitude for sympathy during illness and loss. They acknowledge floral offerings and thank their pastor and choir, Mr. Walter Hays, along with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ralston and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hays
Howard Hays
W. O. Ralston
Charles Hays
Large Washington delegation backs Cedar Rapids drum corps
A caravan of cars from Washington traveled to Cedar Rapids to support the Leon Beatty I Post American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in the Midwest drum corps contest. The group has aided the community and the corps hopes to place with honors in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Leon Beatty
Clinton Shoes Highlight Iowa Made Comfort
A reader notices a strong lineup of Clinton Shoes in black and tan calf, black kangaroo, and brown kid varieties. The boots come in several lasts and are praised for comfort and Iowa origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Towa Clinton
Iowa
Iowa Social Updates From Washington To Davenport
Miss Ruth Phelps of Columbus Junction visited Washington this morning then returned home. Ruth Leet wed at West Chester last evening. Mrs A E Dwarner and granddaughter Irene Cayhill, visiting since Sunday, went to Eldon this morning. Mrs John Skipton of Stuart traveled to Davenport to visit her son Frank in hospital. Mr and Mrs R A Dawson announced a new daughter for Mr and Mrs W A Arildson in Davenport. Ruth Freshwaters left today with a party from Iowa City for Santa Cruz where she will spend winter with her sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Phelps
Columbus Junction
Washington
Ruth Leet
West Chester
A. E. Dwarner
Irene Cayhill
Eldon
John Skipton
Stuart
Iowa
Davenport
Frank
R. A. Dawson
W. A Arildson
Local Briefs Outline Community Movements and Health
Louise Ewing returned from Fairfield after business. Della Brookhart heads to Chicago for work after vacation in Washington with relatives. Maggie Foster travels to Cotter for Bethel Missionary pot luck. Chester Anderson undergoes ruptured appendix surgery at Washington county hospital in serious condition. E Wadle visits from Melcher to Iowa City then returns home. Mrs Anna Snyder visits Keota to spend day with daughter Agnes Sigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Brookhart
Washington
Myrtle Poole
Chicago
Chester Anderson
W. A. Anderson
Washington County Hospital
E. Wadle
Melcher
Iowa
F. C. Yeggy
Riverside
Marie
Eva
Iowa City
Anna Snyder
Keota
Agnes Sigler
Lyons Club Luncheon Highlights Boys Work
Dr A W Clow spoke to Sigourney Lyons club at their noon luncheon on Boys Work. A splen did attendance and entertaining, helpful delivery marked the event. Abbie Evans and Mrs Swartzendruber with children were among those visiting from nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
Sigourney
Lyons Club
Sigourney Lyons Club
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Fox
GEORGE \BANCROFT
Ramon Navarro
Thunderbolt
Craramount Picture
ER. Hess
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
Frank Casey
Frances Jean
James Casey
A. i. Schmoeller
Fairfield
R. C
Graham
THE
Woman
Norman Kerry
Margaret Morris
Robert Frazer
Bernard MacFadden
True Story Magazine
Vonarx
Goodyear
Brown’s Super Service
East Washington St
Ben
Westphal
East Side Square
Hans
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Call—Wisie Long, Prop
Louise Ewing
Maggie Foster
Cotter
Bethel Missionary Society
Chocolate Shop
Marion Ave
East
Blue Ribbon Gas
Washington Oil Co
Eona
Abbie Evans
Des Moines
Dorothy
Karl Swartzendruber
Hope and
John Rittler
Wayland
Anna Henke
Cottage Inn
John Shields & Sons
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