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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
7
Rural Route Four Sees Local Social Visits
On June 3 and the preceding week, families including Cal Beenblossom, Roy Kephart, Joe Klopfenstein, Edgar Meyer, Daisy Kephart, Robert Kephart, Ed Chalupa, Fred Chalupa, John Putman, Elmer Kephart, and Daisy Kephart plus Miss Jone Root visited or stayed with local residents in Washington. Will Stafford purchased the George Benson farm about 40 miles southeast of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Beenblossom
Roy Kephart
Joe Klopfenstein
Edgar Meyer
Daisy Kephart
Robert Kephart
Washington
Fred Chalupa
Richmond
John Putman
Charlie Kephart
Daisy
Elmer Kephart
Will Stafford
George Benson
Jone Root
Community Roundup At Wellman and Nearby Areas
June 4 Wellman notes record visits and travels. Mr and Mrs J A Walker of West Chester visited friends here Monday. Several residents take trips to Chicago Decorah and Cedar Rapids. A heavy rain Sunday night fills creeks and cellars. Nearby residents and family news fill the day with arrivals visits and health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Fie
Rock Island
Gardner & Hambright
Kabaker
Chicago
J. A. Dodds
Excelsign Springs
Oa Miller
Kalona
Rogers
P Carney
Fort Scott
Kansas
John McKinley
oCroder
Marengo
Kardly Bell, Jr
FB. C. Herr
Haskins
A. J. Nichola
Joel Weimer
George Weimer
Clark Weimer
Fred Klockenteger
Seibert
Colorado
G. W. Klockenteger
William Baker
Minneapolis
A. F. Longwell
Steve Carter
Greenvalley
Sylvester Bell
Ernest Baker
Muscatine
Harry Whel
West Liberty
Whel
Wellman July 4 preparations spark community fund drive
Local business men in Wellman organized a rapid fund collection for Independence Day celebrations raising about 1000 dollars in a single afternoon. Plans include a military band a horse race and a football game as the town anticipates a memorable event. In addition visitors arrive from Austin Minnesota Davenport and Philadelphia while community members travel for family visits and church activities unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cray
Carpenter Singleman
Fd Romine
U. S. Hospital
Agent
Wellman
Vaughn
Austin
Minnesota
McIntosh
Davenport
Mclintosh
Local Notes From Crawfordsville June Revival and Returns
Frank Gault arrived home from France and is reported looking well. Katheryn Montgomery, county superintendent, visited the local school. Hattie Covert returns after a year in Victory Iowa schools to teach Domestic Science and music next year. Oscar Sellers and family left for Cairo Iowa after visiting their daughter. Clarke Davidson of Lennox Iowa visits. Elizabeth Huston hosted the Care-Away Club with a question box and guessing contest and Victrola music. Hosts served luncheon in yellow and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Frank Gault
France
Katheryn Montgomery
Hattie Covert
Victory
Oscar Sellers
Clarence Young
Cairo
Iowa
Clarke Davidson
Lennox
Elizabeth Huston
Hayden
Marshall
Nordyke Hospitalized After Appendicitis Operation
Ralph Nordyke was taken ill Sunday and underwent an appendicitis operation in Ottumwa. He is currently resting as well as could be expected. Locals Willard Stalker and wife, Ted Shaffer, W. L. Ireland and family, and Maurine Benn were noted guests or visitors in recent days. Lightning damaged George Wargoners’ house east of town Saturday evening. The Woodmen have installed an organ in their hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Ralph Nordyke
Ottumwa
Willard Stalker
Houston
Texas
Ted Shaffer
Brighton
C. R. Spohn
W. L. Ireland
Langworthy
Maurine Benn
Washington
L. B. Luithly
J. A. Luithly
J. 8
McCaleb
George Wargoners
Town
J. W. Brock
George Durham
R. Schmidt
Frank Gabby
Osceola
Ven
Decora tion services in Washington and local visits noted
Haskins June 4 report lists attendees from Washington at Friday decoration services. Mrs Mary Boyd and Mrs Fisher visit Muscatine before returning to Dunbar Wis. Families from nearby towns visit relatives, some involved in church duties and sermons by Mr. McClure of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Washington
John Fisher
Mary Boyd
Muscatine
Frank Embree
Godlove
Master Lyle
J.C. Mathers
Mason City
Ill
George Mathers
Sherit Herring
John Godlove
John Woodburn
Ernest Salliday
Roy Littrel
Eilene Cole
Local Visitors and Family Movements Reported
Grandmother Ellen Wallace visited from Friday through Sunday. Daryl Mathers enjoyed sightseeing in Davenport Saturday and Sunday. J B McCreedy and family visited Riverside Sunday with his brother Will. Fern Palmer stayed last week with her uncle Wm Saville near Havre. Mrs Jim Cherwinker, Ollie Beardsley, Mabel Godlove and Dale Ebner conducted business in Washington Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wallace
Daryl Mathers
Davenport
J. B. MccCreedy
Riverside
Will
Fern Palmer
Wm. Saville
Havre
Jim Cherwinker
Ollie Beardsley
Mabel Godlove
Dale Ebner
Washington
Banquet Set for June 10 at Ainsworth Church Basement
A banquet is planned in the basement of the Ainsworth M E church on Tuesday June 10 1919. Tickets go on sale at all stores until June 7 at 7 PM with no sales after. If any soldier is missed tickets will be provided at the door by order of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth M. E
Household Goods Sale At G T Auld Home
Auction notice for a June 11 sale at 613 South Marion Avenue featuring bedroom sets, feather beds, dining and kitchen tables, chairs, sofas, rockers, mirrors, rugs, heating stoves, a Kala mazoo cook stove, oil heater, dishes, and other items. Managed by Mrs Jenney Riley with Macon Auctioneer and Robt. McCall as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Auld
South
Marion Avenue
Kalamazoo
South Marion Avenue
Jenney Riley
Macon
Robt
McCall
Daily Thought Inspires Mind and Heart Reading
A reflective note urges readers to write to the mind and heart while inviting the ear to glean what it can, suggesting a contemplative approach to understanding. The piece emphasizes inner listening and thoughtful interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batley
Cedar Falls Wins Paving Vote in Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls carried the paving referendum by 569 while Black Hawk County total support reached 556 amid mud roads from recent rains. The 76 mile primary system will use federal and state aid and takes time to drain grade and pave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Black Hawk
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