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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

8

Rookies at the Fox Celebrate New Daughter at County Hospital

R. J. Moothart announced the birth of his daughter this morning at the county hospital. The newborn weighs seven and a half pounds. Norma Lewis of Columbus Junction visited town yesterday for the Cavaliers dance at the armory. Ilo Starr arrived from Fairfield after a brief visit with her parents.

R. J. Moothart Tell the Journal Norma Lewis Columbus Junction Armory Ilo Starr Fairfield

Rookies at the Fox and local social notices

Richard Lins spent last evening at Ainsworth with his parents. Leland A Horton and Vera M Koch of Brighton obtained a marriage license yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. R C Adams and their Arlington son of Spencer are guests this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A A Spies who recently returned from St Louis visiting relatives.

Richard Lins Ainsworth Leland A. Horton Vera M. Koch Brighton E. Nelson Jennie Gardner Keota Mr. Nelson Frank Pringle

Miss Isabelle Lemmon Takes Assistant Librarian Post

Miss Isabelle Lemmon recently graduated from Simmons College Boston has accepted a position as assistant librarian at the college and will assume duties September first. Mrs R M Anderson Mrs Will Long and Mrs Borman of Crawfordsville were in town shopping and visiting friends today. Helen Mauthe returned home from Ames Iowa after a year at Iowa State College. D F Macon auctioneer Washington Iowa offers 1 year reed service.

Isabelle Lemmon Simmons College Boston Mass R. M. Anderson Will Long Borman Crawfordsville Helen Mauthe Ames Iowa State College Lucy Kelley Oskaloosa Iowa

Carnival Here Next Week Brings Wolfe Carnival Company to City Square

The Leon Beatty Post No. 29 announces the Wolfe Carnival Company will perform in the city square next week. Attendance is expected high as residents plan a festive outing. Local shop options include men, women, and children's footwear with prices from 5 cents to 1.95 dollars and Arrowhead Cadets hosiery lines.

Leon Beatty Wolfe Carnival Company

Wittman sale features Jerseys and Holsteins in June 15 event

Advert describes Wittman cows for sale on June 15 including Shorthorns Jerseys Guernseys and No 1 Holstein cattle. It notes Mrs Rhea Ford Gardner visiting Iowa Falls and other local movements with residents and visitors. The notice also lists bills and debts for collection after July 1.

Wittman's Sale

Auto Collisions Highlight Civic Concerns and Events

A Tuesday evening incident on South Marion Ave involved a collision with a garbage wagon. The notice promotes insurance as protective and mentions an upcoming American Legion Carnival for community entertainment next week.

South Marion Ave American Legion

Harper returns from east vacation visits Lindbergh in D C

Rocky Island night operator turned Cotter worker lL C Harper came to town from a two week eastern trip. He toured Newark New Jersey Washington D C and New York and saw Lindbergh in Washington. He visited his mother and relatives in Newark before returning home. Mrs Evelyn Lemley travels to Burlington for several days with friends. Davis Leichty and Esther Roth came back from Goshen Indiana after attending Mennonite school the past year with Wayland parents meeting them here.

Miss Mabel Wise Goshen Indiana Ll. C. Harper Rocky Island Station Cotter Newark New Jersey Washington D. C New York Lindbergh Davis Leichty Esther Roth Ind Wayland

Rookies at the Fox Visit Miss Griffith in Burlington

Miss Margaret Griffith travels to Burlington to stay with her sister Mrs. Mary Griffith Swazil for several days. Mrs. Harry Duncan arrives from Ainsworth to spend the day with relatives.

Margaret Griffith Burlington Mary Griffith Swazil Harry Duncan Ainsworth

Rookies at the Fox Pay Off in New Show Lineup

The item notes changes at the Rickey Barber Show with Mr Pearlman taking a second chair role. The text also hints at a program titled Rookies at the Fox and a slogan It Pays to Look Well.

Mer. Peart Bonser Olds and Wellman Rickey Moos Pearl Bonser

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