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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

5

New Books at Chilcote Library

A list of new titles and authors includes Macy Campbell Rural life at the crossroads and The beginner's garden by Mrs Francis King. Other notable works cover poetry by E A Robinson and G K Chesterton, biographies, social studies of India, Asia, New Orleans, and Arctic exploration.

Macy Campbell Francis King S. D. Seal Dorothy Dondore Middle America Mississippi Valley J. G. Neihardt Missouri River E. A. Robinson Robinson Katherine Mayo India Knud Rasmussen Arctic America Greenland Alaska Grace King New Orleans Old City Alexander Irvine Knights of Columbus of Washington John A. Ryan The Church and Labor

Barbara Bobs and the Writer’s Sudden Call to Love

Henry Vyner, stranded by an Argus contract, races to help Joyce as she hacks at her hair with scissors. The comic near-disaster leads to laughter, a shared bob, and a budding romance as Henry imagines a new story titled Barbara Bobs.

Enry Vyner the Argus Hlenry Henry Fire Brigade Gir Ileary Joyce Henry Vyner Barbara Bobs

New England Urges St Lawrence Waterway Plan

A New England Lithuania? Actually no. The Joint New England–St. Lawrence water way committee urged the government to seek treaty negotiations with Canada for rapid construction linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Headed by Charles R. Gow the group called on all six New England states to back the proposal.

Washington St. Lawrence River Great Lakes Atlantic New England-St. Lawrence New England Charles R. Gow Isuston Canada

Community visit and social notes from Indian Creek

Miss Ferne Dunbar reports on visits by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bunnell and families to Levi Shidler and other locals. Washington callers included Joe Arnold and Mrs. Ernest Arnold. Cecille Rich returned from helping at the Karl Mullikin home. Families gathered at Will Dunbar's and Charlie Corpman’s for Sunday. Illeah Farrier and baby were among visitors.Fer ne Dunbar spent Saturday night with Miss Clara Garrett.

Indian Creek Tom Bunnell Hiomer Ralph Bunnell Dean Roy Fraiz Fred Garrett Clara Ferne Dunbar Cliford Bunnell Levi Shidler Joe Arnold Ernest Arnold Washington Cecille Rich Karl Mullikin Mullikin John Pratt Will Dunbar Carl Corpman Jake Seethout Charlie Corpman Illeah Farrier Baby Clara Garrett

Local visitors and summer plans noted across area

Mr and Mrs Carl McMurray, Harold Lee and Jess Makepian visited Danville to see Mrs Lewis Kiger. Charles McMurray family stayed in Pleasant Plain visiting relatives. Will Miller family of Havre joined H C Ballard for Sunday at his home. Rachel Johnson extended visit to Reynolds Illinois with sister Mrs Floyd Platt. Mazie Hale attending summer school at Parsons College. Floyd Johnson Clift Morgan from Richland visited Ballard family. Esther Johnson and Floyd hosted Sunday dinner for Luther Johnson.

Ily Carl McMurray Harold Lee Jess Makepian Danville Lewis Kiger Charles McMurray Pleasant Plain Will Miller Havre H.C. Ballard Rachel Johnson Reynolds Ilinois Floyd Platt Mazie Hale Parsons College Floyd Johnson Clift Morgan Richland H. C. Ballard

Local Notes From New Haven June News

Donald, who aided Marion Smith, has returned home. Rev. Miller of Ottumwa led services at New Traven church and will continue weekly through August weather permitting. Sunday School at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m. Miss Hesseltine of Cone visits sister Mrs Glen Cuddeback. Mrs Della Neal departs Tuesday evening for Keokuk to attend the United Spanish WorkEnamp ment June 22 24.

New Haven Donald Marion Smith Miller Ottumwa New Traven Hesseltine Cone Glen Cuddeback Della Neal Keokuk

First Lady Fishes at Squaw Creek in Fisherwoman Outfit

Mrs. Calvin Coolidge donned full fisherwoman attire and fished at Squaw Creek while President Coolidge remained at the executive offices. She wore rubber boots a slicker and a slouch hat as James Haley, a secret service man, accompanied her.

Rapid City America Calvin Coolidge Squaw Creek James Haley Secret Service Coolidge

Differences in talks on auxiliary naval craft limits

Washington reports that while proposals from the United States and Britain differ on auxiliary naval craft limits, officials believe the gaps are not serious enough to block a pact. Washington indicates Britain accepts a 5-5-3 ratio among U S Britain and Japan and is likely to accept Britain’s submarine size limits.

Washington Geneva Thres United States Great Britain Japan

Journal Wants Ads Pay Trial Convince

The journal seeks payment for advertising space and says a trial period will prove value to advertisers. The note emphasizes prompt settlement to ensure continued publication benefits.

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Woman 76 Dies After Auto Crash Near Le Mars

Mrs Christine Kounkel of Le Mars Iowa died in a hospital after a Sunday night wreck near town. She was returning home with her two sons John and William and their wives when a car driven by Robert O Rowse of Sioux City struck their vehicle. The crash left the Kounkel car in a ditch and caused injuries to Mrs William Kounkel and Mrs John Kounkel.

William Kounkel John Konunkel

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