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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1919

Page

8

Iowa Veterans Gather for First State American Legion Convention

About 1 000 former service members from across Iowa opened a two day state American Legion convention at the Hotel Fort Des Moines auditorium in Des Moines. Mayor Tom Fairweather welcomed delegates as plans to build a strong Iowa unit and reach 20 000 members were outlined.

Des Moines Iowa Fort Des Moines American Legion Tom Fairweather Alreay Camp Dodge Col. M. A. Tinley California Legion

Meeting of hod carriers union Friday at 7 30 in hall

The hod carriers building and common labor union schedules a meeting for Friday at 7 30 PM in their hall. Chairman orders adherence to the notice.

Hod Carriers, Building and Common Labor Union

Ice Cream Social on Gladwin Church Lawn

An ice cream social is announced for Saturday evening on the church lawn in Gladwin. The notice specifies a community gathering with likely informal activities and serving of ice cream.

Gladwin

Fox and Dewey Sell Shoes Ad in Evening Journal

A local notice announces Fox and Dewey offering footwear in a public ad in the Evening Journal. The brief item highlights shoe sales and invites readers to visit the store for deals and classics.

Washington news items and notices from the Journal

Local items include license issued to Adolph Votruba and Pearle Sharp, travel of residents to nearby towns, and upcoming sales. Several notices announce real estate sales for the McCaully estate and the late McCaulty residence, plus auctions for household goods. Community updates mention church conferences, Legion attendees, and Elmer’s move to a Missouri industry role.

Adolph Votruba Pearle Sharp Washington Robert Donnell Elmer Red Cross Associated Industries of Missouri St. Louis Globe Democrat Journal Donnell

Local society notes from Davenport and area visitors

Mrs A White traveled to Amworth this morning to spend a few days at her daughter Mrs Marr home. Kate Rupplinger and others visited at the A. M. Lovelett home before departing Davenport for the day. An early Ohio Saturday carrot market note listed 2.20 per bit for sale at the car.

Ed Gallagher Miss Velma Davemont Wellston Hotle John DeVinney Leslie Mountford Houston Ohio W. C. Hotle John Acheson Burlington Hoy MecElhieney Crawfordsville Mra Kate Rupplinger Ses Hay Soo Davenport A. M. Lovelett Mre. A. White Aineworth Mra, Marr

Evening Up

A reflective note discusses praising a deceased man and avoiding undeserved abuse, suggesting restraint in commentary while honoring his role in saving Boston Transcript.

Boston Transcript

Just Us Club Meets After Month-Long Break At Home

The Just Us club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Mae Hopp Engardner’s home with nine members and one guest Mrs. Rathmel. A social hour featured several musical numbers followed by a one course luncheon.

Mae Hoppengardner Rathmel Messersmith

Marriage of Pearl Sharpe and Adolph Votruba

The Rev. M. R. Regan solemnized the marriage of Miss Pearl Sharpe and Mr. Adolph Votruba at the ceremony this morning at 10:20 o'clock. The event took place at the...

M. R. Regan Miss Pearl Sharpe Adolph Votruba

Kecks Host Dinner Honoring Mrs. Viola Phelps in San Diego

Mr and Mrs Carl M Keck entertained last evening as a compliment to their aunt Mrs Viola Phelps of San Diego Cal The guests included a few old time friends of Mrs Phelps Yesterday afternoon Mrs Helen Crooks entertained a few friends in her honor.

Will Marie F. Marie Celestine Geo Dempsey Davenport Edward A. Swift Etheldreda Knoxville J. A. Marie Myr Swift Carl M. Keck Viola Phelps San Diego Cal Phelps Helen Crooks

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