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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

Page

7

Pleasant Hill Socials Report Weekend Visits

Pleasant Hill notes report a sequence of Sunday visits. Frank Kephart and family spent the afternoon at Homer Kephart's home. Lee Hesseltine visited John Caldwell. Sam Lambert and baby visited Nicholson's in Washington. Roy Randall and son Charles called on Mack Heanblossom. Roil Gamon spent Wednesday afternoon with Sam Lambert.

Pleasant Hill Frank Kephart Homer Kephart Lee Hesseltine John Caldwell Sam Lambert Baby Nicholson Washington Roy Randall Charles Mack Hean Blossom’'S Roil Gamon Sam Laimbert

Junior picnic and social notes from Young America

Carl Phillips attended the Junior picnic at Brinton's bridge last Thursday. Miss Alice Hunter celebrated her twelfth birthday last Saturday with a party for some girl friends. Mrs. Will Leeper learned her mother Mrs. Erwin at Columbus Junction is ill again, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhodebeck drove the Leeper party to visit. The Nicholsons moved back for a visit, and the Pringle family visited relatives in Keota before leaving for Davenport. Various neighbors and families are noted visiting, planting corn, fishing, or attending the May festival at the new high school as part of the town’s social calendar.

Young America Carl Phillips Brinton’s Bridge Alice Hunter Hunter Will Leeper Erwin Columbus Junction Charles Rhodebeck Leeper Walter Nicholson Ray James Edgar Porter Nicholsons Frank Pringle Cloyce Pringle Richard Keota Davenport Ben Briley Apent Oliver Gray Mary Willa Maxine Bernice Anderson Catherine White Lloyd Phillips Will John Leeper Wim. Nelson Jennie Gardenier Pringle Geo. Vincent Charlee Corette J. H. Briley Harold Columbus Junction Batur W. Hannan Paul Hannan Port Louisa J. N. Phillips Claud Flynn Riverside Las Sam McKee Clarence Jackson Porter Helen New High School

Local Social Roundup and School Window Tribute

George Garrett visits Bayfield for a Sunday excursion while Cli ford Shaul’s bluejay party honors a birthday. The Wellman window by L C Miller features Wellman high school colors, motto, pink roses, and class pictures reflecting 1921.

High School Class Displays Notable Artwork

Students unveil a notable display praised for artistic skill. Mrs Miller receives credit for much of the work while Mr. and Mrs. Miller are acknowledged for their role. The school will close on June 4.

Miller Ghe

Green Vale District Social and Farming Notes

Floyd Book visited the parental Book home near Woolson Sunday. Marie Brier returned home and visited her sister at Harrington. Bert Smith’s dance drew a large crowd Saturday night. Farmers Union met Monday with sandwiches and coffee. Hert Smith and wife visited Marion Smith near New Haven. Green Vale school ends Friday with a picnic and program. Most have finished planting corn and wish for rain. Floyd Hook and Halbert Savage, Ira Waterhouse went to Fairfield. Clifford Savage returned from hospital. Arthur Forbes lost a cow last week.

Green Vale Floyd Book Woolson Marie Brier Harington Bert Smith Farmers Union Weinte Hert Smith Marion Smith New Haven Floyd Hook Fairfield Halbert Savage Ira Waterhouse Clifford Savage Arthur Forbes

Richmond Notes Mark Funeral and Local Happenings

The remains of Joe Walrob arrived from Riverside for a funeral in Richmond after illness from appendicitis. He leaves two brothers and one sister, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery. Local events include visits, school vacations, a big ice cream social May 36 at Holy Trinity, and Decoration Day exercises in the park.

Richmond Joe Walrob Riverside Mercy Hospital Milt Adolph Fry Town Mary Mougin Richmond Cemetery Lizzie Lowe Iowa City Jenny Glicke Farmington Tony Kern Della Saur Rubio Father Stahl Hills Iowa

Hays Visits Washington Granddaughter in Late May

Mrs. Walter Hays of Washington spent last Tuesday night Wednesday and Wednesday night with her granddaughter Mrs. Fay Cherwinker, returning home after the visit.

Askins Haskins Walter Hays Washington Fay Cherwinker

Local residents undertake visits and outings across several towns

Mrs Cherwinker accompanies shopping trip while J R McCreedy and family travel to Iowa City for Ross McCreedy tonil removal. Families visit Riverside Davenport and Waterloo for relations and professional help. river excursion with picnic ends by rain. recurring annual fishing trips noted.

J. H. Reed Waterloo Will Norm Woods Willis Washington W. F. Welliver Lee Coulton John Godlove Loren Hazen M. E. Ebner Dale Cole BK. Wallin

Brothers Figh t Over Skin Graft Donation at Mercy

In Council Bluffs two brothers 12 and 10 quarrelled in Mercy hospital waiting room over who should donate skin for their little sister Audrey Kiger 6, the burn victim. Doctors K D Kelly and A V Hennessy prepared grafts from the boys thighs after skin from Audrey failed to cover all wounds. Audrey remains cheerful as grafts begin to grow, with final results due in ten days.

Council Bluffs John Kiger Arvel Mercy Hospital K. D. Kelly Injaréa Audrey H. PD. Kelly A. V. Hennessy Nureée Audrey Kiger

Too Much of a Good Thing

Six years of stomach trouble followed by a starvation diet and worsening pain. The patient credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with full recovery, claiming it clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. One dose convinces or money refunded at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.

Mayr Lemmon’s Advt

Old Swimmin Hole Located For Graham Screenings

Charles Ray's First National feature The Old Swimmin Hole plays at the Graham Theater with notable exterior locations. The crew scouted multiple spots over weeks for the Riley classic, finally securing a shaded pool from an owner holding one of Southern California's oldest Spanish grants for permission to shoot.

Charles Ray Graham Theater Mr. Ray James Whitcomb Riley Geo Risard California

Actor Ray Forces Lease for Culver City Pool Site

The article recounts actor Ray insisting on using a long-used Culver City summer pool for filming. A crafty landlord refused consent until Ray signed a one acre lease for a year. Ray, who owns a Beverly Hills home, endured the deal to secure the location and now enjoys fishing and swimming there.

Culver City Mr. Ray

The Busy King Edward and His 1908 Foundations

The excerpt notes King Edward as a highly active monarch. It cites his 1908 feat of driving foundation stones for many churches and institutions, highlighting his extensive public works and leadership amid European affairs.

Edward Europe Kia Object London

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