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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1927
Page
8
Leslie J McCreedy of Cedar Falls spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe McCreedy at Haskins and visited Washington with friends during the trip.
West Chester residents and neighbors spent the weekend visiting relatives and attending gatherings across nearby towns. Notable travels include Fay Freshwaters visiting her sister, several social calls in Williamsburg, and trips to Mt. Pleasant Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Idaho Falls. A flivver accident near the square caused minor injuries to Delbert Badham and minor damage, with no serious harm reported.
Washington triumphed 12 to 0 over West Chester on Saturday as Bain and McAvoy scored for the home team. Bain left injury hampered Bain, while Fairfield looms next with a tougher challenge and a recent win record.
Funeral services for Charles G Johnson were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs Gust Anderson in the country. Rev Elmquist of Swedesburg led the service. Pallbearers named were Gus Strum Oscar Carlson Emil Larson Axel Anderson Emil Anderson and John L Johnson. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
A humorous note on how Iowa enjoys an ideal Indian Summer with vibrant fall colors. The piece mentions upcoming corn husking season and recommends Weyenberg shoes for comfort and value, inviting readers to view the styles.
The item features Florsheim brand A E Atchison arch preservers for ladies hosiery. It highlights comfort fit and durability, promoted as a premium apparel accessory for daily wear. The listing emphasizes quality materials and lasting support.
Mrs J M Gosling of Ainsworth shopped in town. Myrtle Macon returned to Wapello for school after a weekend visit with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Macon. Brother Harry Macon, Cedar Falls student, was home over the weekend. D F Macon auctioneer of Washington Iowa lists phone 251 Red 2891. Merle Dodder and wife of Letts visited Ed Gallagher home. Velma Gallagher of Davenport spent weekend with her parents. Frank Bandy and wife toured Keokuk yesterday. Ed Sadel and children Harold Maxine and Richard of Muscatine visited grandparents Co H Pickens and Shurden Thompson in Washington. Sadel promoted to traveling salesman for McKay's feed store.
Over Sunday visitors from Moulton and Iowa City joined Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Barnes for birthday celebrations. Elizabeth Lohberger left for Rock Island after nursing training at St. Marys Hospital. Mrs. Kate Miller hosted a weekend stay for Lucille Jones and others. Dr. J. C. Kistler spoke in Winfield after addressing at the United Presbyterian church. Several residents traveled or returned from Illinois and Iowa, with farewells to family and friends.
The KE. LL. W. club will meet with Mrs. Joe Maxwell Tuesday evening. Mrs. A. N. Travis and two daughters of Monmouth Alabama visited Mrs. Clara Vinton, with Mr. Travis arriving Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stockman returned to Pleasant Plain after a brief stay in Washington and Des Moines.
Miss Catherine Jane Hull, a student at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, spent the weekend here with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Hull.
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