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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

8

Local notes on visits from Ainsworth and Quincy residents

Mrs. Alah Boileau of Ainsworth visited town yesterday to see her daughter and shop. Eugene Warren arrived from Quincy Illinois for a short vacation with his aunt Miss Bila Warren and his sister Miss Sylvia Warren. Car Tankage. New price. McCall Bros. TAG cod.

Alah Boileau of Ainsworth Eugene Warren Quincy Ill Bila Warren Sylvia Warren McCall Bros

Local Visitors From Canada And Iowa Detain Keota Home

Mrs David McCartney arrives from Des Moines to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Hl M Shellabarger and Mrs Cartney's mother. Mrs C HW Bauer of Saskatchewan Canada arrives for an extended visit with friends at Keota and nearby.

David McCartney Deg Moines Hl. M. Shellabarger Mr. Cartney C. HW. Bauer Saskatchewan Canada Keota

Mauthes Plan Ames Trip For Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Mauthe intend to travel by car tomorrow to Ames to spend the weekend with their daughter Miss Helen Mauthe who is attending school there. Lous Tanner returned to Chicago after several days with his brother KR Gd Tanner and at the home of his sister Mrs B F Bostwith Jr. Numerous business visitors in town include Mrs Frank Henderson and son Robert of Haskins Warlo Conner of Haskins Mr and Mrs J W Sommers of Crawfordsville and others from Crawfordsville Iowa Columbus Junction and Brighton

Fred Burch Lincoln Nebraska Marguerite Viola Davenport Fred Mauthe Ames Helen Mauthe Lous Tanner Chicago KR. Gd. Tanner B. F. Bostwith, Jr Frank Henderson Robert Haskins

Local Cedar Rapids Visitors Due Soon

Mr and Mrs R P Taylor of Cedar Rapids called on relatives at Mrs T L Montgomery's home last evening. They stayed over the weekend but rain forced them to leave their car. They plan to return soon in their own vehicle.

R. P.taylor Cedar Rapids T. L. Montgomery

Weather Hinders Coast Search For Missing Flyers

The weather continues to thwart efforts to locate Paris to New York flyers Capt Nungesser and Coli. Rain and storms limit seaplane operations and ship lookouts, while the Los Angeles patrol aircraft remains grounded. The Aero League says four days of clear weather are needed for an effective hunt.

New York Charles Nungesser Francois Coli Paris Los Angeles Nungesser Coli The Aero League Today

Local society notes and travel among town residents

Mrs Smith W Brookhart Miss Ida Cavander and Miss Hazel Siberts returned from Mt Pleasant after attending a Women s Home Missionary society convention. Fred West travels to Keokuk to attend a Travelers Protective association session as delegate from Post W of Washington. Mrs Lafe Finke of Havre visits relatives and shops. Frank L Wilson invites inquiries about Elm Grove Cemetery Co. H W Hatton of Winfield visits Town City en route to see daughter Miss Leota Hetton at the university.

Smith W. Brookhart Ida Cavander Hazel Siberts Mt. Pleasant Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Fred West Keokuk Iowa Post W. of Washington Travelers Protective Association L. B. Lupton Leslie Eicher Carl Jungbluath H. W. Hatton Winfield Town Town City Leota Hetton

Day of May 15 Hat Day for Men with Straw Hats and Shoes

Sunday May 15 celebrates a hat day with new straw hats and men’s footwear. Shoppers can buy plain tee style oxfords in tan or black for six dollars to complement the look. The store offers additional styles with or without tips. Florsheim ad ATCHISON Arch-Preserv

Million Dollar Bargain At Julius Conger Residence

Real estate ad notes Julius Conger residence on South Iowa Avenue for sale with best bargains in the city. Dempsey and Breitenbach report multiple home sales and urge buying now as a prime time to invest. Rex Nickerson returns from Winfield after visiting H. M. Diller. Community radio program from KTNT Muscatine featuring Roy Finch Lawrence McKune and Mrs Fox draws praise. Roy Finch to graduate from Washington High School this spring.

Julius Conger Iowa Avenue Washington City KTNT Muscatine Iowa Roy Finch Lawrence McKune

Locals Note Social Visits and Illness Across Counties

Miss Mael Miller of Iowa City visits here en route to Fairfield to stay with F. E. Shaner. Miss Minnie Wertz of Sigourney returns home after visiting Miss Maude Randall. Dewey Propset heads to Virginia after learning his father is very ill in Davyton. Verna Askea recovers from appendicitis at county hospital. Mrs. Mary Allender of Keota visits for the day. Mrs. Cooksey in serious condition from a long tumor illness in Keosanqua. D. F. Macon, auctioneer, Washington. Billy Crawford and Dwaine Hasten of Ainsworth in town. Mary Griffith to Burlington for nurses graduation tonight.

Dewey Propset Keota Washington Davyton Virginia Joan Propset A. W. McGaffey Keosanqua Iowa D. W. Cooksey Edwin Griffith Burlington Burelington Hospital Mary Griffith

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