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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1926

Page

6

Local residents attend church meeting and visiting guests noted

A column of city social news lists attendees at a Methodist church unit meeting including Mrs Chas Eliason and several Colum bus Junction residents. Visitors include Mala Duncan of Burlington and Grace Askew. The piece mentions travel to Davenport and Eldridge for football and meals with friends, plus editors and officials in Washington for a state press meeting.

Chas. Eliason G. W Ayers E. G. Anwy J. D O'Dell Marjory O'Dell Columbus Junction Methodist Church Grace Neilie Vernie Askewa Davenport Mrs. Lamp Eldridge Herbert FE. McDougal Fairfield Ledger Leonore Prince Parsons College Ben Taylor Dean Taylor John McGilvrey Washington Cty Iowa City Iowa Press Association

Local residents travel and visit across towns

A Safe Bank note lists Vivian Caldwell visiting Harper last evening. Mrs Hindal Jr returns home after a Gary Indiana trip. J O Singmasters and C O Singmasters plan a Portland Oregon week. Guy Carlton heads to Humeston Iowa for a weekend visit. Richard Thomas of Columbus Junction visits here. Mrs Hough of Williamsburg visits Dr and Mrs Dickens. R C Jennings returns from Burlington after Grotto conference. J E Balderson and son Wilford of Brighton shop here. Mrs Will Simkins of Ainsworth calls on business. Bob Wells and son Charles of Crawfordsville shop here.

Ducks Bring Busy Days For Local Hunters

Duck hunters in the community report steady catches as the major run has not yet begun. Shop features boots from Florsheim and other options to keep feet warm and dry with quick access to requested footwear. A. Keatcion, Atchison.

Puck Hunters

Diplomatic Calendar Keeper Helps President Send Congratulations

Assistant Secretary J Diuther Wright tracks every national occasion and birthday in a chronological list, drafting timely congratulatory messages for the president. Wright, formerly with the ceremonies office, guides foreign visitation greetings and remarks, ensuring appropriate tone and timing. The piece notes his role in international etiquette and a brief aside on language shifts in the Beath Tyrol and arbutus picker classifications in Michigan.

Ashington J Diuther Wright Coolidge Norma Masaryk Bauley Wright Pilotsburg G. A. RR Graham Bro. @ly J. W. Morton Col. Bell Bill Beamer William Dakota Sam Russell Hood Thomas Tennessee Minnie Shivers Lane 4 Glee Club Myrtle Morton Sam Gardner Nellie Miller

Golden Eagle Dry Goods opens Guthrie Mount & Ashby store

Guthrie Mount and Ashby announce Golden Eagle Dry Goods House successor to John Blattner with partners Joan Guthrie W R Mount J A Y Ashby. Staff includes Allie Wilson and Irene Smith. Community notes cover local society events and a Camp Fire celebration by the G A R with speeches and songs.

Golden Eagle Dry Goods Guthrie, Mount and Ashby John Blattner Joan Guthrie Western Reserve Ohio Blair and Brokaw W. R. Mount Roth, Crail and Mount Washington S. T. Wilson Roth and Mount J. A. Y. Ashby Keota Allie Wilson Golden Eyele

Soldier Tramp's Appeal Garners Laughs in Dramatic Night

S. A. Clark shone in a new role revising the Soldier Tramp's Appeal to the Judge with humor and pathos. Aaron Hise drew the crowd with Dutch songs and sharp make up, rivaling professionals. The Glee club performed strongly as the evening closed with veterans returning to the sewing circle amid hearty cheers.

S. A. Clark Aaron Hise Glee Club

Local residents visit, travels and benefits in a community mix

Community notices list travels to Burlington Ottumwa Crawfordsville and Monmouth visits by Mrs C H Fishburn Mrs G W White and others. D A R America tickets sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy support a benefit photograph. Local visits include Frances Grannamen Henrietta Wilson and Arthur Teeter with families and auctions by D F Macon.

America Lemmon’s D. A. R. Benefit

Mrs Snyder Visits West Chester Relative in Ohio

Mrs C. B. Snyder arrived from Chicago to visit her daughter Mrs Roy Mallory in Leyle West of West Chester. Ruby Bennett hosts Snyder during a short stay with family in Ohio.

Mrs. C. 8. Snyder Yeesterday Chicago Roy Mallory Leyle West Chester Ruby Bennett

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