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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1922

Page

6

Grandpaw Spud and the Heck Boys Visit Avalon Harbor

A long narrative recounts Grandpaw Spud and the Heck boys on a trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island and Avalon. They sail by ship, meet Ed Harrison the deep sea diver, tour the city, and mingle with Washington and Iowa friends including Bert Smith. The tale mixes ship sightings, seafood, local housing costs, and future plans with light humor and hometown chatter.

Spud Wilmington Uncle Sam Seattle Walsh Coorner Long Beach Bert Smith Washington White Way Bert Clark San Pedro Santa Monica Grandpaw Spud Heck Boys Iowa Waterloo Council Bluffs Tipton Sam White Sam Harry Algo Andor Nova Los Angeles Times America Ralph Fox Theatre

Hunters Notice Prohibits Trespass West of Washington IA

Landowners west of Washington Iowa announce strict hunting prohibition on their premises and announce they will prosecute trespassers no exceptions. Parents urged to warn children as the notice stands.

Washington Iowa Clay Walton Frank Pringle R. KE. Dougherty Jack Caldwell F. A. Kolesick R. G. Vincent W. J. Marie J. S. Phillips Jas W. Com G. C. Nelson A. EE. Roe Fr. C. Beatty V. Beliel W. W. Cherry Cyrus Bush G. M. Fulton J. UW Hamston William Jones A. B. Dill Kleese Val Fuhr C. I. Rhodebeck Fred Kupka McLaughlin Whittaker Glenn D. Hayes George Hayes

Dean’s 40¢ Dinner Slogan Sparks City Tables

Best 40¢ dinner in the city at Deans. Now is a good time to sow lawn grass. Eldridge special mixture is the best kind. Bruns Co. 8413.

Deans Eldridge Bruns Co

Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings And Parties

Mrs Will Stewart hosts three bridge tables at her South Lowe Avenue home in tribute to Mrs D Koon of Los Angeles. The W W G circle held a church social with twelve members and a one course lunch. Mr and Mrs M R Meek entertained at a six thirty dinner for six in honor of several couples, seating twelve with garden flower centerpiece. Catholic Daughters of America and Pythian Sisters held meetings with luncheons and planned joint events. A fish bake near McCleery shack became a smaller, joyful gathering at the Darbyshires with Frances Darbyshire assisting. Fortnightly clubs art department met at Mel Etha Dawson’s with leadership by Mrs Frank Appleby. topics included interior decoration and color theory. Helen Stewart hosted a teatime for friends and guests including Mrs D F Koons and Mrs Frank Webb, with musical performance by Mrs Koons. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Maud Twitty and son Thomas of Florida. Five-year-old Ruth Marie Morrison celebrated with twenty visiting children on West Main Street.

Will Stewart Wil South Lowe Ave Mras D. KE. Koon Los Angeles Cal Wvas Mel Etha Dawson Qeomers Mirs Frank Appleby Frank Alva’ Parsons Ethel Jonson Helen Stewart D. FE. Koon Barbara Jean Frank Webb California Frederick Reid Thomas Dougherty Twitty Jacksonville Florida Koons

Birthday and club gatherings mark parish social notes

The article describes a child’s party for Gifford and Ruth Marie receiving gifts, a missionary box packed by the Women’s Missionary society at Ainsworth United Presbyterian church, and a Holland Auxiliary meeting hosted by Miss Mabel Morton with a 6:30 chicken dinner. Officers were elected and guests praised the hostess.

Mabel Morton Alma Hearne Holland Alice Klippel Stella Palmer Gertrude Beatty Golda Schulty Mary Hunter

Pythian Sisters and Local Meetings Reported

Multiple notices list upcoming events and meetings across Castle Hall Keeta band West Chester and local churches. Activities include Pythian Sisters meeting Bible studies Ladies Aid bake sale and a Pluer de Lis club dinner with host Mrs T Babcock on September 22.

Pluer-de-Lis Club

Announcements and Society Meetings Listed

The W. 3% C will meet with Jones on Thursday afternoon September 21. A M W of A holds a regular meeting Thursday evening September 21 with an important discussion to follow. C D A Sewing Circle urges all members to attend. Sh12 day afternoon Board of Managers meeting by Mrs Thomas Wheelan. Sunday school at Walnut School House Sunday 10 a m large attendance desired. Qhab will meet with Mrs Fortnightly members needing year books or to request programs from September 1922 to June 1923 at Chilcote Library.

Walnut He Woman's Club Pauley Brown M. W Walnut School House Chilcote

Chats With Your Gas Man

A light feature encouraging homeowners to invest in good taste and smart upkeep of homes. It argues that stylish furnishings and proper maintenance cost no more than poor choices and may save money in the long run.

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Grandpaw Spud and the Heck Boys Long Reach Calif Dave Jam Cataling Avalor Lake Michigan Heck Hecks Sup Harding Ed Harrison Harrison Avalon Avalon Again, Grandpaw Spud Meeks Wiliam Wriginy Bill Thealina Islands Seo, Ff. Gilbert W. W. G. Cirla M. R. Meek Alice Meek D. F. Koong Miss Meek Catholic Daughters of America Mary Donnovan Bertha Dougal Dorothy Dillinger John Braunhausen Nett Boyd Katherine Flynn Pythian Sisters Oscar Jugenheimer John Applegate Ella Chilcote Brinning Poole Knights of Pythias Homer Darbyshire Minnesota McCleery Shack Darbyshire Vests Darbyshires Mrs. Darbyshire Frances Darbyshire Ruth Marie-Morrison Morrison West Main Street Gitfgra Morrison Gabardine Coats Klein Klothing Kompany Gifford Ruth Marie Mrs. Morrison Eilen Morrison Women's Missionary Society of The Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Will Acheson Curtis Petterd Castle Hall P. BO J. A. Harwood West Chester Weiner Luios Bible Class Presbyterian Church H. E. Cage Frank Wilson Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Ladies Aid Society the Methodist Church Eretiring Dénny Jones Tc. Bk Qhab Iowa Gas Chandler Hough O. B Cleveland Bevins Motor Co Chandler Motor Car Company
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