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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1927
Page
6
A parade of visitors and departures fills the town as Miss Milaread Rhynas stays with the Bobe Kurtz family while Margaret and Lelia Day ton depart West Chester after visiting Mrs. P. C. Woods. Sailors and teachers, residents and travelers appear in daily notes with births, pageants, and local announcements included.
Notices from West Side Square detail visits of Lillian Dunbar Mildred Lee Betty Bowes and other locals to schools and relatives. Attendants include Druggists Phillips Hebner and Mrs. Laura Doig as well as doctors and students. trains pass through carrying travelers from California and Missouri.
Harry Whittaker received a morning telephone message from his daughter Miss Mabel Whittaker who was waiting between trains in Fort Madison. She had traveled to California two years ago, found a stenographer job, and stayed. She will arrive this evening to spend two weeks with her parents.
Mrs. Charles Ross of Davenport visits her son Darrel Ross and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Arnold return from Burlington after visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Alma Hotland, who has worked as a missionary in India, arrives for a visit with sister Mrs. Smith W. Brookhart. Mrs. Allie Stever of Fairfield arrives for a several day stay with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McGuein.
The Mississippi River pursues a new channel toward the sea amid flood tests and shifting low points. The article notes multiple river portions changing course while readers are warned about harsh weather and praises Weyenders brand shops for durability and ease.
D K Brown of Des Moines, superintendent of the American railway express, toured the town with the local express department. Marv and Mrs Glenn Knapp announce the arrival of a seven and a half pound daughter born Sunday afternoon at the county hospital. Mrs Knapp formerly Miss LaVera Stewart. Mrs F W Turner returns to Eldon after visiting her daughter Mrs E L Tufts. Miss Annetta McGinnis travels to Letts to visit her sister Mrs Merle Dodder for several days. A Sound Bank West Chester Savings Banks With Safety. William Darbyshire wins a gold cup as best horseman in the military training department at Town State College Ames, second cap in recent months and honorable mention in other activities.
President Calles of Mexico and Ramsey MacDonald appear as key figures in a brief note. The American aviator associated with the Spirit of St. Louis is mentioned as the plane's pilot.
Mr and Mrs George Navy departed this morning for Chicago and Milwaukee to visit through Decoration Day. Mrs Joe Durst and children returned from South English Iowa after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Niece. Senator Smith W Brookhart comes home this evening from Des Moines after a ten day speaking trip in the northern part of the state.
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