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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

5

Local families gather for midweek visits in Richland and Fairfield

VEO Mrs George Bray Correspondent reports a string of social calls and visits. Families from Richland Woolson and nearby towns dropped by the Bray, Beauchamp, Spalding and Jones homes for dinners, card evenings, and casual calls. The Pleasant Plain Friends church held Ellis Pickering's funeral. Stella Gowey hosted Busy Bee club.

Veo Oren Rogers Juanetta Dorothy Olive Richland Effie Knight Curtis Rogers Eldon Roy H. C. Jones Glen Beauchamp Christie Leo Lioyd Dickinson Woolson R. A. Spalding Fairfield Pheebe Jones Alson Jones Stella Gowey CC. C. Dana Lucille Edith Mae George Bray Leo Beauchamp Iva Maring Delphia Lovell E. Miller Merle Macy Brighton Alda Watson Charley George Freda Galen Dale Shafer Salina Maxene Balderson Mida Lock Packwood Newt Calhoun Esther Velma McPherson Burlington Clarence Roberts Oudsterer Dale Carrix Keith and Ruth Phoebe Jones Gertrude Hook Mildred Soeten Omes College Ezra Hadley Vada Harlan Roberts Letha Loren Clarence Richard and Son Allen and Galen Near Valley Walter Ray Henry William Merril Gowey

ENRY M. BAKER Leads National Red Cross Disaster Relief

Enry M. Baker directs flood relief in the Mississippi River Valley from Memphis with Navy Army Veterans Bureau and Coast Guard aid. He has directed relief in over 140 disaster areas, managed a 16 million dollar fund, and developed a nationwide emergency service system.

Enry M. Baker Amer Hisean Red Cross Mississippi River Valley United States Navy Army Veterans Bureau Coast Guard Coolidge Mr. Baker Memphis Baker United States Paria League of Red Civia Societies Red Cross Alma Australia University of Missouri St. Louis School of Social Economy

Frisco Sally Levy at Fox Theatre a lively comedy romance

Amusements review describes Frisco Sally Levy starring Sally O Neil in a fast moving MGM comedy romance set in San Francisco. It centers on a Jewish Irish family with two suitors a wealthy broker and an Irish cop. The film features a bright cast led by Sally O Neil and director William Beaudine with humorous intrigue and heartfelt moments.

Sally Levy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Sally O'Neil Fox Theatre San Francisco Sally Erin William Beaudine Charles Delaney Roy D'Arcy Kate Price Tenen Holtz

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Picnics

Report covers visits by Wm Small of Kalona to his son Anson, Charley’s popularity, a large Sunday crowd at Anthony Matichky’s dinner, and local sick list updates. Mentions of school teaching ending, Decoration exercises missed, and cream buying by Joe Kos for Rels ter in Washington.

Lone Tree Charley Small Kalona Anson Martha Shalla Hilda Anthony Matichky

Iowa judging team calls on president en route to London

The national junior dairy judging team from Clayton county Iowa met President Coolidge at the White House on their way to the international dairy judging contest in London slated for July 14. The champion trio comprises Gertrude and Lloyd Kaiser and Kenneth Walters.

Clayton County Iown President Coolidge White House London Gertrude Lloyd Kaiser Kennneth Walters

Richmond News Roundup of Local Visits and Changes

Richmond reports several visitors and community notes. Charles Votruba and son Dean of Chicago visit relatives for a few days while Jack Braggs of Washington stops by Sunday. A new steel flag pole goes up in front of the Post Office. Holy Trinity school closes Tuesday with a mothers’ picnic. Frank Mellecher of Washington becomes the new Richmond barber. Father Falke of Omaha visits with Father Schueffers at Harper and is remembered for his first Richmond mass.

Richmond Charles Votruba Dean Chicago Joe Pecanek Moline Jack Braggs Washington John Snealin van Vodichka Michigan Frank Mellecher Holy Trinity School Father Falke Omaha Neb Father Schueffers Harper Albert Schillig Chas. Spevacek

Exchange Offer for Second Liberty Loan Bonds

Notice to holders of Second Liberty Loan bonds announces a new United States Treasury Bods issue dated June 15 1927 with 3 percent interest. Bonds mature in twenty years and may be redeemed after sixteen. Exchange at par is available for a limited time and accrued interest will be paid as of June 15 1927. Bonds called for payment November 16 1927 cease to bear interest. Consult bank or trust company or Federal Reserve Bank for details.

United States Treasury Jeane Federal Reserve Bank

Tired Aching Swollen Feet Remedy Emeral Oil Ad

An advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a quick relief for tired aching feet. It promises swift reduction of swelling and odor with a few drops applied on toes and soles twice daily, claiming a wonderful formula of essential oils and camphor. The copy claims thousands of bottles sold annually and offers a money back guarantee.

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