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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1918
Page
7
Brief notices summarize affairs in Washe ington County including personal news births deaths and other items. Readers learn the latest from communities through short notices and filled sections.
Mrs Bert Smith and baby visit Arthur Conrads while neighbors attend Clarence Hotle sale and trips to Washington are noted. W E Augustine buys a piano from J C Caner. Grace Foster leaves for nurse training soon. Sunday visitors include D H Miller Mast, Kitty Garfield San Juan and more. Red Cross and Ladies Aid hold meetings, with comforts tied for Mrs Cox and others.
Mr and Mrs J B McCaleb and son Rob with Mrs Sidney Smith and children from Washington spent Sunday at Richland visiting Will Luithly Eddie Mayer and sister Lena returned home from Des Moines and Boone Iowa and other places with a fine time while they were away
Everette Young Mela Shalla and Warren Matthess attended the Duroe hog sale at Crawfordsville Saturday. Mrs. Tom Schulty and Mrs. Will Schulty visited at the Warren Matthess home. Mrs. Will Schulty visited from Friday evening until Saturday and Mrs. Tom Schulty visited until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Everette Young have a new baby girl Doris Lucile. Quite a few from around here went to Washington Thursday to hear the big band. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fleming and son Donald were entertained at the Warren Matthess home Sunday. Will Anderson and family were entertained at the John Green home. Mary Patterson and Mary Rickey are boarding with Mrs. Tom Schulty and going to school at Washington.
Residents and relatives gather for visits and travels in the Wellman area and surrounding towns. Family members arrive from Davenport Davenport to visit, others depart for St Paul Cody Nebraska and Des Moines for visits and business. A Mennonite conference, an embroidery club gathering, and a Mayo Bros consultation highlight community events amid travel and health updates.
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