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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

Page

6

Crawfordsville Residents Attend Regional Festival Highlights

Mrs. Guy Mitchell and Mrs Fred Jarvis of Crawfordsville are spending the day here. Olixn Olinger visits Winfield to see his parents Mr and Mrs George Olinger. Mrs C M Strain and Mrs M J Andrews of Crawfordsville attend the festival. John Woods returns home from Colorado Springs after weeks of business.

Guy Mitchell Fred Jarvis Crawfordsville Olixn Olinger Winfield Mrs George Olinger C. M. Strain M. J. Andrews John Woods Colorado Springs

Rummage Sale and Local Notices Span Saturday Events

Clothing and rummage sale items listed for Saturday including men’s overcoats and suits, with community notes of piano tuner Mr. Newton and cast meet for The Glow Unseen at M B E church Friday night at 7 30. Local residents and visitors attend fall festival and visits to noted households in Keota Iola and Ainsworth. Goodrich Rubber display noted in Phillips Drug store window.

Rosin Verne Jay Will M. BE

Parade praise at A. E. Atchison Florsheim store

Shoppers praised yesterday morning’s parade mood reflected in the store’s display of new fall shoes and hosiery. The display highlights late fashion styles in autumn colors from Florsheim.

Brookhart and Clark Address At Local Speech

The report notes T L Brookhart introducing Howard Clark to a standing room audience as he urged voters to consider Clark in the address on public issues. Clark spoke for over an hour, rambling yet engaging on political topics, drawing steady attention despite outdoor festival distractions.

T. L. Brookhart Smith Brookhart Mr. Clark Clark

Three Negroes Shot After Jail Break at Aiken

A mob stormed the Aiken jail in the early hours and shot three negroes to death in a pine thicket beyond the city. Clarence and Common Lowman and Bertha Lowman, sister of Common, were on trial for murder in the death of Sheriff H. H. Howard. The mob overpowered jailers and found the victims shot multiple times.

Associated Press Aiken S. C Clarence Common Lowman Bertha Lowman H. H. Howard Aiken County Nellie Robinson Rupert Taylor Brees

Queen Marie May See Carol Before USA Visit

Paris observers report the Romanian queen may meet her estranged son former Crown Prince Carol near Paris as she contemplates a voyage to the United States. Carol is said to be living with Magda Lupescu, his rumored companion, after renouncing the throne.

Associated Press Paris Marie of Romania Carol Magda Lupescu Jassy Marie Jugo-Slavia United States America

Local visitors and residents attend events across town

Edna Mercer and Maurine Mc Laughlin traveled to Iowa City to attend a convention for mathematics teachers. Mrs. Al Augustine and her daughter from West Chester spent the day in town. Maxine Lease of Crawfordsville visited with her sister Mrs. George Finch. Ward Gilliland returned from a business trip to Oshkosh Wisconsin. Mrs. Gladys Ross came back from Fairfield after visiting friends. Mary Louise Alton drove from Keokuk to model at the Family Shoe Store. Mrs. P. J. Roth of Wayland spent the day on business and at the fall festival. Katherine Orr of Dodge Center arrived to visit Aunt Mary Fisher. Leona Minick returned from Wellman to visit Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cross et t.

Katherine Orr Dodge Center Minn Mary Fisher

Local residents visit kin and attend festival events

Mrs Ada Van Dyke returns from Centerville after visiting her sister Mrs Frank Banks and other relatives. Mrs F A Klein of Keota was a business caller here yesterday. Mrs C B Carter returned to Keota after attending the fall festival and visiting relatives here. Mrs A E Riordan of Kearney arrived to visit friends for a few days. Mrs C C Eckerman of Los Angeles California, visiting the McCauleys, came from New Sharon after a few days there. Randolph Kelsey of Ainsworth came to attend the festival. Mrs C E Walton and children came from Keota to spend the day with her brother John McMullan. Mrs C B Grinstead returned home at Wrent Chester after visiting her daughter Mrs H R Baker. Irene Blankenhorn returned to school at Ainsworth after visiting her father Floyd Blankenhorn in the county hospital. Hannah McMullan went home to Mt Pleasant after visiting John McMullan. Mrs A F Hughes came from Eldon to spend a few days with her husband. Mrs S H Brindley Mrs J M Bishop and N G Squire visit relatives in Muscatine for the day. Mrs R E Brown went to Grinnell to visit her sister Miss Martha Beacham. Mrs Burley Dobson returned to Lancaster Minnesota after visiting at the Andy Pattner home and attending John Frederick funeral. accompanied home by sister Mrs John Frederick.

Ada van Dyke Centerville Frank Banks Burley Dobson Tancaster Minn Andy Pattner John Fredrick

Local Family Travel and Weekend Plans Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Glen Pratt of Washington and Mrs Norman Pratt of Kirksville Mo travel by auto to Kirksville for summer visit. Mrs Nay sister of Mr Pratt teaches in Kirksville and rummage sale features women's and children's coats and dresses. 26112 Harren O Lonehlin leaves Ames to visit Rodney Mayhew and attend the Ames Oklahoma game.

Glen Pratt Washington Norman Pratt Kirksville Harren O'Lonehlin Ames Rodney Mayhew Oklahoma

McAvoy Family Announces Fraternity Pledge

Mr and Mrs L S McAvoy announce their son Warren who attends the State University at Iowa City has been pledged to the Pau Beta Ti fraternity an honorary society to be congratulated on the honor.

L. S McAvoy Warre State University At Iowa City Warren

Great Majestic Range Sale Mentioned by George W Stewart

An advertisement fragment notes next week as the time to buy the Great Majestic Range with a promise of a free handsome 4 piece ware set. The message is signed by George W. Stewart and includes the number 20112.

George W. Stewart

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