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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

8

Western tour notes reach Idaho Falls travelers plan across states

Wayne Weaver Marion Engel Lloyd Gallagher and Lyle Schulty report arrival in Idaho Falls and plan a months long trek toward Washington state then south through California. Mrs G F E Mason and children Rodney Oma visited J A Arnold in Yarmouth. R L Grimes traveled to Davenport for the day.

Wayne Weaver Marion Engel Lloyd Gallagher Lyle Schulty Idaho Falls Idaho Washington State California G. FE. Mason Rodney and Oma Yarmouth J. A. Arnold

Root beer tastings featured by Miss Warren guest Miss Connard

Ten years ago today Miss Rhea Warren hosted Miss Elizabeth Connard of Grinnell as a guest. The piece notes a root beer business theory that making the preferred taste will win customers, claiming Washington insiders say "Oh Boy" root beer always tastes right.

Rhea Warren Elizabeth Connard Grinnell Washington

Nyal Pace Cream Promises Relief From Sunburn

Advert claims Nyal Pace Cream ends sunburn pain. Offers product available at location. Tone echoes old time newspaper ad style with emphasis on relief and accessibility. Contains no explicit dates or addresses.

Top on hogs price at ten ten point one zero

Weather forecast notes fair skies tonight and likely Friday. Warmer conditions expected tonight in the northeast portion, with rising temperatures across the region. Strong agricultural market tone implied by hog price reference.

Marriage Debate Arouses Protests in Waverly Indiana

In Waverly Indiana June 14 local chautauqua sponsors faced strong protests over a proposed discussion on companionate marriage. The tour company will host the Monday feature despite community indignation. Local organizers say they cannot stop the debate.

Waverly

Political Editors Pass Quietly in Old Days

Recalling the era of old fashioned politics when editors of the Republican organ and the Democratic organ would not speak as they passed, the piece reflects on cordial, public decorum between rival press leaders.

Washington Guests and Travelers Entertained in Local Homes

Local news notes several visitors and residents traveling this week. Mrs W B Cambridge leaves for New York after hosting Washington guests in the homes of Mr and Mrs George Stewart and Mr and Mrs Frank Miller, with wintering in California and a stop in Washington en route east. Others include Pete and John Coffman of Wayland on business, Mrs Anthony Melinskie of Richmond stopping in Washington, Miss Emma Welty of Delta Colorado visiting Mr and Mrs S A Dickerson, and Mr and Mrs T Wells Brown of Los Angeles plus Theodore and family returning from Chicago where Theodore studied at Northwestern and will spend the summer in Washington. Mrs Raymond Temple of Port Iowa is visiting Ed Grayson's family. L P Jackson of West Chester was in town on business yesterday. Charles Rogers of Olds and family visiting John B K Long. Kalona hosts Olav Brammer, Russell Knott, and John Lemmon yesterday evening. Ella Montgomery left for Mansfield Ohio to resume work after visiting her mother Tyta Montgomery. Mrs H P Sowden of Milwaukee visits her mother Mrs Fred Welt.

W. B. Cambridge New York Washington George Stewart Frank Miller Emma Welty Delta Colorado Cleveland Ohio S. A. Dickerson T. Wells Brown Los Angeles California M. W. Bailey Theodore Josephine Chicago Northwestern

Gratitude for Kindness After Death of Husband and Father

Mrs John Moriarty and children express sincere thanks for the many kind acts shown during the time of the death of their husband and father.

John Moriarty The Journal

Local visits and travels noted in Fairfield area

Mrs S R Miller and Miss Nell Wilson spent the day in Fairfield. Mrs Roy Waggoner and daughter Dorothy returned from Fairfield due to her father Thomas Waters illness. Warren McAvoy of Iowa City visited his parents. Mrs Harry Soden of Milwaukee arrived for her father Fred West illness. Mrs Provance traveled from Othimwa to visit the Harvey home. Beulah Harvey and Mrs Provance plan to drive to Rockford Illinois today to visit Mrs G C Bowden. Miss Accie Clapper came from Keota to visit relatives briefly. Several Kalona shoppers included A A Elgin Ruth Summers and others.

Roy Waggoner Dorothy Fairfield Waggoner Thomas Waters Ban Waters Waters Harry Soden Milwaukee Fred West

Local notes span many towns and people visiting

Jessie Kerrig works at T A Michels law office this week while Capitola Brindley returns home from Globe to spend the summer with her mother. Numerous brief visits stretch from Iowa City to Washington, with trips to Rock Island, Mt Carroll, Fairfield and El denton, plus a Kansas City convention assignment and a radio performance imminent for Veronica Adrian.

Local families plan summer visits and school plans

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ferguson left for St. Madison to visit the Ferguson son’s sister. Miss Helen Genkinger travels to Chicago to visit sister Mrs. Curtis and to return for fall school. Miss Lois Wilkin, back from spending winter here, goes to Delia Kansas for summer with a stop in Kansas City to visit sister Mrs. Beebe before resuming school.

Helen Genkinger Chicago C. C. Curtis Helen Lois Wilkin Delia Kansas Kansas City R. W. Beebe Lois

Mary Gale Letts Heads to Chicago for Summer Work

Mary Gale Letts travels to Chicago to work this summer at Marshall Field's estore, joining the city’s retail scene for the season.

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