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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

6

Local social notes from Ainsworth and surroundings

Sunset circle met October 13 with Mrs Griff Davis for a cutting patterns lesson. Guests included Mrs Neiswanger of Washington and Mrs Jennie Brumage of Fort Dodge. Kensington club met at Mrs Etta Rush’s in Ainsworth with luncheon by Mrs Rush and Reba Spencer. Mrs Henry Shields hosted honor for Mrs Ed Carrett of Hartford Michigan with violin program by S A Dickerson. Mrs Herbert Shockley of Fort Dodge visiting. guests at Miss Hannah Welsh’s house for a weiner roast before they move to York Nebraska. Dick Edgington and eight boys enjoyed a weiner roast south of town. Miss Jessie Klein hosted a formal dinner party at 608 South Marion with yellow and white decor. Marriage announced for Grace Hilsen and Ehme Koehler, wed September 29 at bride’s home. they reside on groom’s farm near Ainsworth. Sunshine Community club held a chivari and party at new home with Betty Book and casa rolo gifts. Mrs Claire Dewey and family entertained in honor of Mrs Alice Smouse. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

Sunset Circle Crawfordsville Griff Davis Hence Davis Merle Twinam Neiswanger Washington Jennie Brumage Ft. Dodge Kansas Herbert Shockley Fort Dodge Hannah Welsh Miss Welsh Loretta Wheelan Mrs. Shockley York Nebraska Jessie Klein South Marion Avenue Leo Hoover Grace Hilsen Harry Hilsen Enen Ill Ehme Koehler Carl Koehler Donald Wylie Harry Campbell

Quality Merchandise Drives Merchant Confidence

A narrator notes a trend toward quality goods and steady customer following. A visitor at Italian marble quarries asks workers what they are doing, receiving concise answers about their daily labor.

Cross Channel Race Challenge by Ivy Gill

Mrs. Ivy Gill, who claims to have conquered the English Channel after 15 hours 3 minutes in the water, issues a cross channel race challenge to prove her feat. She proposes that the swimmer closest to the coast if none land is the winner and has secured signed crew statements from her Cape Gris Nez to Shakespeare Cliff swim.

Sheffield Eng Ivy Gill English Channel

Des Moines Holdups Continue Banked Cash Theft

A lone bandit in Des Moines continued hold ups at two gasoline stations last night, netting about $190 in cash. Police believe the same unshaven robber committed both crimes, as officers investigated the incidents.

Des Moines Pandit

Clarion Banker Cleared of Charge in Eagle Grove Case

E C Platt, president of Citizens State Bank of Eagle Grove, was acquitted in Clarion on charges of making false statements to the state banking department. The trial in district court lasted more than a week.

Clarion E C. Platt Citizens State Bank of Eagle Grove State Banking Department

Iowa Nurses Meet at Fort Dodge Convention Highlights Funds

In Fort Dodge Miss Faith Ankeny of Des Moines told the Iowa state registered nurses association convention that lack of funds and limited public interest are the schools' biggest handicaps as the meeting opened.

Iowa Enekny State Department of Nursing Fort Dodge Faith Ankeny Des Moines Iowa State Registered Nurses Association

Bameh Groups and S Lillian Clay Held Meeting

Bameh groups and S Lillian Clay addressed the American Nurses Association activities. The fragment notes a discussion about pretied concerns and organizational leadership in the nursing community.

Bameh S. Lillian Clayon The American Nurses Association

Decision in Bank Suit Delayed in Des Moines

In Des Moines on October 20, Judge Lester Thompson said a ruling in the case brought by L. A. Andrew the state superintendent of banking against stockholders of the defunct Iowa Loan and Trust will be postponed for several days. Testimony ended yesterday and both sides were given until next Wednesday to file claims. Defendants argue solvent condition at closing and challenge the superintendent’s statements.

Des Moines L. A. Andrew State Superintendent of Banking Iowa Loan and Trust Company Andrew Lester Thompson Thompson Bankine J. M. Callander, Jr

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Kensington Club Etta Rush Ainsworth Henry Shields Ed Carrett Hartford Michigan S. A. Dickerson Kreisler Dawes Rosary Nevin Dick Edgington Claire Dewey Alice Smouse Nora Dewey Tam Jd. W. Enslin Tive Clark & Enslin West Side Clarion Banker State Klein's Sways Mr. Business Man Mr. Young Man Klein’s KLEIN
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