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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1921

Page

8

Miss Alice Patton Visits Washington Saturday

Miss Alice Patton of West Chester was a Washington visitor Saturday. Miss Mabel Long of Keota spent Saturday in Washington. Mahanna and Ogle Wednesday. On Wednesday of each week we are selling our standard quality lubricating oil for 0c per gallon. This oil sells for one dollar per gallon at all other times. W. E. Hender, 222 Bolowa Ave. 7712

Alice Patton West Chester Washington Mabel Long Keota W. E. Hender Bolowa Ave Iowa Ave Ford

Local notes and visits from Davenport to Sigourney and Keota

Mr and Mrs Swayne Beatty traveled to Davenport on business. Naomi and Virginia Clark visited their sister Mrs Flave Hagist in Keota. Mrs H F Rogers moved through Lettaville to Sigourney home. Mrs Donald Tierney and baby Marguerite attended graduation in Delta. Mrs Jennie Gardenier of Keota spent Saturday in Washington for the Presbyterial Executive committee.

Mrs. Swayne Beatty Davenport H. F. Rogers Lettaville Sigourney Naomi Virginia Clark Keota Flave Hagist Donald Tierney Marguerite Delta Jennie Gardenier Keola Washington

Washington Weekend Visitors Reported by Local Residents

Thodor Bertha Welliver and Wanda Spessard of Ainsworth were Washington visitors Saturday. Miss Margaret Davies of Keota spent Saturday in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bailey of Cedar Rapids motored to Washington yesterday and spent the day with relatives and friends. Olva Haney and Neil Haney of Des Moines visited at the D. N. Haney home. Lyda Hellam, chiropractor, operates at 200wd-fr-tt, Black, Southwest corner square over Farmer's Union.

Bertha Welliver Wanda Spessard Ainsworth Washington Margaret Davies of Keoto John A. Bailey Cedar Rapids Olva Haney Neil Haney Des Moines D. N. Haney Lyda i Hellam Farmer’ Union

Local social notes and business ads from Moline Crawfordsville and Keota

Mrs W W Wilson and Mrs 5 T Donahey visit friends in Moline for a few days. Stephen Jeweler advertises triple plated knives and forks at a low price. Mrs John Patterson and children Ovelyn and Esther Alice visit Crawfordsville for the day. Auto washing service opened on North Iowa Avenue with quick, guaranteed work. Mike Begsty advertises in Madanna and Ogle. Miss Myrtle Morrow visited S U S over the weekend. Keota senior girls photographed include England Steinbaugh Russell Bowen Deimerly Conklin. Mrs Nettle Bain returns from Winfield after a three week visit.

Iowa Avenue Bone Yard Mike Begsty

Local notes and notices from Burlington area social items

A collage of brief items mentions Mr and Mrs Van Gabby visiting Rubio, a May 17 American Legion district convention in Burlington, Mrs Samuel Hall returning from Indianapolis, Rev R B Manley preaching in town, ads for chick feed and spark plugs, and various travel and visitation notes among local families with mentions of Kalona Davenport Hedrick St Joe and California connections.

American Legion 1St District Department of Iowa Burlington

Track Meet Highlights At Local Meet This Saturday

Miss Wilma Miller of Ainsworth attended the track meet here Saturday. Joe McConnell of Ainsworth visited friends and attended the event. Mr. Ellis Newton, plane tuner from Ottumwa, will be with us again this week. Mrs. Kiesey and son Billy Jr along with Mrs. Lovelett returned from Grinnell. Auto tires rebuilt and vulcanizing offered by Service Vulcanizing Co. Motor Inn Garage. Phone 269.

Mr. Ellis Newton Piane Tuner Ottumwa McNamaras Wilma Miller Ainsworth Joe McConnell MecNamaras W. A. Kiesey Billy Jr Chas. Lovelett Service Vulcanizing Co Motor Inn Garage

Set Difficulties Under Foot

A reflective line extols overcoming handicaps, noting that a weak start may precede success and that difficulties reveal true character and progress.

10 Years Ago Robbery at C. B. & Q. Depot

Ten years ago today the C B and Q depot was robbed. Robbers opened three suitcases inside the office and fled with unknown valuables.

England Welcomes Virginia Creeper Plant

The Virginia creeper, viewed by many as a modest plant, has gained a warm reception in England. It grows freely across buildings, rocks and walls and appears well adapted to English soil as it is in America.

England Virginia

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