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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

5

Local relations and visits in Crawford County community

Community members mingled during weekend events with Clara Conrad aiding Vere Goll and families like Schlatter and Johnson. Nevins Tanner Co. performed vaudeville in Wayland while Swedesburg hosted the opening lecture. Local visits included Joe Schlatter at Geo Lemley’s, Huch Conrad at Coppock, and Max Schlatter at Elmer Reschley’s Merrimac area. Alta Kempf assists Mrs Homer Weaver this week.

Clara Conrad Vere Goll Sam van Sycc Mayme Elmer Johnson Dave Schiatter Joe Schiatter Florence Conrad Donald Johnson Clever Wittmer Nevins Tanner Co Wayland Swedesburg Joe Schlatter Geo. Lemley Wellston Huch Conrad Coppock Max Wayne Schlatter Elmer Reschley Merrimac Vere Golf Home Alta Kempf Homer Weaver

Local residents visit Kalona and area homes

Mr and Mrs Mitt Sojka and children and Mr and Mrs Vincent Sojka called in Kalona Saturday afternoon. Melo Havel assisted Wash Motley with field work last week. George Kos spent Monday with his son Carl Kos and family. C J Karel and Leon visited Charles Vondrasek Sunday afternoon. Earl Marshall visited Fred Cline Monday afternoon. Verre Kron helps his brother Albert with field work this week. Lena Vondrasek stays a few days with C J Karel in Washington. Lewis Beranek was a business caller at Charles Vondrasek’s home.

Palestine Mitt Sojka Vincent Sojka Kalona Melo Havel George Kos Carl Kos C. J. Karel Leon Charles Vondrasek Earl Marshall Fred Cline Verre Kron Albert Kron Lena Vondrasek Washington Lewis Beranek Charles Vondradsek Mary Louise Robertson Mildred Swisher Virginia Brighton Frank Smith Paul Sparks Join Wehr Clarence Lynn John Weir Jon Myer Bessie Moody Near Kinross Paul Sparkes Dale Moody Ted Moody Don Cady Keota

Soukups and Daughter Visit Washington While Here

Mr and Mrs Joe A Soukup and daughter Hernadine were business callers in Washington on Monday afternoon.

Joe A. Soukup Hernadine Washington

Local Notices From Columbus Junction Area May Include Elections and Bank Opening

A Columbus Junction report notes a child in critical condition from spinal meningitis and an improving car pump injury victim. Sheriff George Oaks announces re election plans. Winfield couples receive marriage licenses in Mt. Pleasant. Letts State Bank opens Monday with capital stock of 25000 and 5000 surplus, replacing Letts Citizens Savings Bank.

Columbus Junction Henry Marshall Winfield Charles Nelson Grandview Dave Aso Farm Bureau Cairo Amity James Stratt Ladies Aid Society Cotter Consolidated School George Oaks Louisa County Mr. Oaks Mt. Pleasant Ellis Hill Russ Batley Ray Crawford Dorothy Lofgren R. W. Jamieson Muscatine A. J. Eland E. H. Dodder B. F. Snyder Earl Wilson Kabe Henry Hendrix

Local Social Notes Highlight Spring House Cleaning and Visitors

Mrs Lee Frisk assists Mrs Frank Conklty with spring cleaning. Washington visitors Thursday included Mr and Mrs A D Carris and Harper couple Mr and Mrs A C Streigel. Muscatine pair Clarence Richards and Tressa Streigel join Wehr family at Sunset Park for a Sunday outing.

Lee Frisk Frank Conklty A. D. Carris Washington A. C. Streigel Harper Clarence Richards Tressa Streigel Muscatine Matts Wehr Sunset Park Alice Wehr Weiner Enterprise School House Marjorie

Community Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Local Towns

Interwoven social notes reveal Mary Louise Robertson and others staying overnight with relatives, Sunday visits at multiple homes, and neighbors attending dinners, dinners and wanderings. The blur of names includes Weir, Smith, Robertson, Pulver, and Cady among many, with hospital and funeral references and a Dodge touring car noted.

Haskins Social News notes in town and visits

Mr and Mrs Leo Farrington and baby and James Farrington traveled to Iowa City on business. Leo Farringtons visited Mr and Mrs M D McCreedy while Mrs May Hopengardner of Washington spent weekend with sister Mrs Godlove and family. L E Mathers and son Arnet plus J E Booth attended Mrs Wm Stockman funeral. Mrs Ralph McCreedy and children visited Mrs Manford Rabinold Sunday afternoon.

Ralph McCreedy Robert and Marie Manford Rabinold

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