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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
8
Remember the rummage sale Saturday announced by auctioneer D F Macon of Washington Iowa. City notes warn residents to place tin cans in containers for Tuesday October 26 curbside pickup. Mrs Mary Dennett travels to West Chester. other locals attend events and visit relatives with several city residents traveling for meetings and social visits.
Grover Booth of Ainsworth calls in today. Geraldine Anderson arrives from Columbus Junction to spend the day with her parents. Mrs. H L McRoberts and daughters from Columbus Junction shop here. Mrs. R H Malin and Mrs A H Essley return from Ft Madison after visiting friends. Mrs. R S White returns home from Crawfordsville after visiting I E Green. Mrs. Verte Seigler of Keota visits her parents. H KR Green leaves for Glendive Montana after attending his parents 69th wedding anniversary. A tire buying tip and Hot Water Bottle ad appear from Phillips Drug Store. My Platte tuner is in town. Wells Cratl Salvado, David Blankenhorn of Washington and Adda M Rickey of West Chester obtain a marriage license. Walter E Lehman and Lulu G Sauur granted license for Kalona. Dallas Zimmer man of Mousentine here today. W M Mitchell spends time at his farm near Crawfordsville. Hilma Richardson and Maxine Stevens of Ainsworth visit.
Mr and Mrs M Conrad and daughter Martha of Wayland are spending the day here shopping Mrs Wenger of Wayland is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs O F Boller Mrs Alice Kessel of Brighton spent yesterday here with friends Word was received this morning that Miss Della Brookhart will be here this evening from Chicago called by the illness of her brother J L Brookhart
Local church groups announce October meetings and social events across multiple towns. Activities include card parties dinners bridge tournaments Halloween programs rummage sales and youth gatherings with details on dates times and hosting venues.
Senator James E. Watson, recovering from a car crash, telegraphed Senator Reed in Chicago urging a hearing in Indianapolis on charges of political corruption. Walter Bossert, former Klan grand dragon, testified on Klan activity and League of Nations propaganda as Reed led a national inquiry into Indiana politics. Clyde A. Waib criticized League propaganda aiding Watson and Robinson campaigns.
A Democratic candidate announces his run for Supervisor for the term starting January 1 1927 and urges Washington County voters to back him in the November 2 1926 election. Roth England fights to preserve open seashore spaces from developers.
Farmers start corn husking with yields per acre still undecided as Sunshine and drying wind affect progress. The note urges ready meals for harvest crews and promotes Weyenberg footwear line offering service and comfort at various prices from A. EF. ATCHISON Moorsheines Arch-Preservers.
Mr and Mrs William Mickle left for Alvo Nebraska after visiting relatives here and attending the fifty ninth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J B Green Elizabeth Robertson and daughter Clara of Morning Sun spent time with Dr and Mrs C F Boller Francis Boyde came from Ainsworth to spend the night with his mother Mrs p H Boyd Mrs Hill injured rib and bruises recovering slowly Taxi call a Yellow Cab Phone No 1 1stf
Mr. Turnipseed and Mrs. Rabe Turnipseed announce relocation with Goldie and Lois to occupy Abe Exsley’s East Harrison street property. A public sale is scheduled for October 26.
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