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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
7
Correspondents report residents traveling for Thanksgiving including Laura Titer to Platteville Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs L Stone visiting Cedar Rapids. A church tea, group stunt program, and refreshment spread are noted with several social visits and local engagements.
Mrs Eliia Walton is on the sick list but better. Grandma Meacham remains about the same. Mrs Arthur Gherkie and daughter returned to Burlington after two weeks with her parents Perd Brier and wife. Ray White and family moved to a new home southwest of Clay. Ira Waterhouse husked corn for Ray Woodford. A Smith home dance was enjoyed Saturday night. Mrs Book and baby convalescing spent Tuesday with the Mac Hall home. Chace Hull visits Marie Brier in Burlington for an extended stay.
Stella McGione returned to her work at the Studebaker Garage after weeks at home caring for family members. Martha Ruby of Rubio assists with household duties at the Ralph Stewart residence. Ralph Zeck serves as a juror this session. Merle Eckles and Walter and Ezra Smith have shredded corn. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Andrews visited J. E. McGlone on Sunday. A Thanksgiving service will be held at the community church.
Reverend Anderson preaches Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Roy J Teets and daughter Ogle and Martha Thrasher and Khanice Scott attended vesper at the M B K church Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Cloyce Henson and daughter Virginia of Haskins visited Sunday at the Roy Kephart home. Mr and Mrs Cal Schneider and Bryan Swift spent Sunday with their sister Mrs Lester Wagner who is in a hospital at Oakdale Iowa. Some farmers delivered hoes to Washington. Mrs Frank Bishop and children of Washington visited Sunday at the Harry Jones home. Mr and Mrs Ben Miller and Con Golia spent Sunday at the Emil Kellerhall home near Noble. Mr and Mrs Homer Kephart and Con Lawrence visited Sunday with A B Carr and family. Ira Caldwell spent Sunday night with Mryan Swift and family. Mrs Mary Stiles and grandson Muriel Telford are spending this week at the Roy Foss home. Mr and Mrs Howard Baker and children visited Sunday at the Leonard Tucker home near Verdi.
Cedar Mapide Republican estimates a dollar loss of 1.482 billion to farmers from declining prices. The piece notes farmers as heavy purchasers of goods from clothes to machinery and cars, and laments hardships alongside courtroom juror selections and long trial days, detailing local civic life and court processes.
Irvin Hasty reports Maple Grove canvass results with Kupka and Neydley donations totaling 15 dollars. Marek digs the ditch while Nove shreds fodder. Charley Grady travels to Illinois to settle an estate. Maple Grove farmers attend Vic Crig sale and Maud Welte starts a four month winter term. Denny Gordon and J M Hoeferdt work nearby and a new barn replaces last year’s burned structure.
Miss Josephine Escher returns home while Nadine Welland visits over Sunday. The Shalla and Strabala couples travel from Washington and Iowa City. The mission opens at Holy Trinity church Thursday at 9 AM. Bessie Keifer returns from Missouri. A large Richmond crowd attended Kalona’s football game last Sunday.
Two Riverside weddings highlighted by Agnes Rummelhart and Walter Michael marrying at St. Marys Church in Riverside. The bride wore midnight blue tricotine with pink roses. reception followed at her parents’ home. The couple plans to live on a farm northwest of Riverside. Also Edna Heitzman and Henry Kiefer wed at St. Marys with veiled bride in white satin and salmon bridesmaid gowns. reception hosted at the bride’s home. they will farm west of Riverside.
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army seeks clothing, shoes, hats and similar items for charity. All donations go to those in need. Contact 417 Green or residence 4298S Third Ave to arrange help with officers Major and Mrs Sneath in charge.
Among college students spending the vacation at home are Miss Oneita Palmer of Monmouth, Willard Hunter of Cornell, Fred Blick and Ted Allen of Monmouth.
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