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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1922

Page

8

Local Notices and Travel Conveniences Mentioned in Oxford

Mrs Jennie Kaufman of Wayland spent yesterday here and a blue serge suit was ordered. Gust Bramer and E A Singleton left for Phoenix Arizona to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs George Tooman visited Davenport this morning. Mrs Ed Weidenhamer of Galesburg traveled to Keota to visit her aunt Mrs Will Carise. Mrs Johnsons class will sell homemade candy at the Presentable sale Saturday. Mrs Howard Sitler went to Mason City to join her brother and then to Pine River Minnesota with Forrest Jacobs. They plan about three weeks in the north for hunting and fishing. Mrs W F Jacobs and grandson William Sitler will stay at the Sitier home while away.

Ed Weidenhamer Galesburg. m Keota Will Carise Howard Sitler Mason City Forest Jacobs Pine River Minn Jacobs Howard Stier W. F. Jacobs Sitler William Sitler Sitier

Local Notes on Visits Sales and Marriage News

Mrs S S Wright visited Keota for a day. Dr P L Etter Osteopath offices at 80k16 E. announces a ladies rummage sale with fried chicken dinner at Lyons. Nellie Brooks of Wayland shopped locally. Rummage sale features clothes for all ages and new fabrics at Havre Store. News of the marriage of Bessie Clancy to Grant Humble in Fremont Nebraska, they reside at 1320 Washington Lincoln Nebraska. For sale a new modern room house on saved street South Lawa Ave offered by Schmoneller.

Bessie Clancy Grant Humble Fremont Nebraska Washington Street Lincoln Lawa Ave Schmoneller Lres

Washington shoppers and visitors mingle in regional notes

Several Wayland residents including Mr and Mrs John Crawford and Mrs Ira Macbeth were seen in Washington for shopping yesterday. Houston business figures and visitors from Crawfordsville and Corydon were in town for meetings and social calls. Keeley’s chocolates and Lemmon’s Pharmacy promote local treats. The Jubilee Concert by the Washington A M E Jubilee Singers moves to 7:30 PM at Bethel church on Friday the 29th.

John Crawford Wayland John Kauffman Washington Washington A. M. E. Jubilee Singers Bethelecturch

Coeds Adopt No Date Nights At Northwest University

Northwest university enacts stricter social rules with no date nights on Monday Tuesday and Thursday nights. Lights must go out at 10 30 p m and callers limited to specific hours. Auto rides after 9 p m require a chaperone and solo city dinners are forbidden for women without escort.

Chicago Northwesten University Co-E’s

Abbott Reunion Brings 53 Family Members Together

The Abbott family reunion gathered 53 relatives at the home of the oldest member with a feast and memories. John Abbott and wife drove guests via Chandler car from nearby towns while Mr and Mrs F F Wicken visited Washington and the Bellville connection. New traveling bags and jewelry were advertised by Tooman Leather Shop and Laura Teeman Harvey.

J. A. Hillhouse Chapman Nebraska John Abbott Abbott Willis Abbott Laura Teeman Harvey Tooman Leather Shop

Veterans Reunite at State Capitol for Grand Army Encampment

Aged Civil War veterans from twenty thousand encampments gather in Des Moines for a Grand Army of the Republic reunion. Local auxiliaries host a dawn garden party with drills and bands, followed by a Capitol reception hosted by Governor Kendall and state officials and a nocturnal fireworks show.

Des Moines Grand Army of the Republic Iron Brigade Sofloh Tennessee Wilds Farragut Mobile Bay Andersonville Grand Army Fife Down Corps State Capitol Kendall Eapitol

Piano recall and visitors in Wayland Washington

In Washington the Severts couple from Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. William Severts, were noted in connection with a piano, mentioning Kurtzmann Stephen’s and Jewelry establishments in the context of local interests and a Washington visit.

Kurtzmann Stephen

Potatoes and prize news from Burlington and Des Moines

Potatoes sold at Burlington for one dollar per bushel by car R L Lytle. Cleone Caldwell, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Caldwell, won first prize of five dollars at the Iowa State Fair spelling contest held August 30 1922 in Des Moines at the women and children building auditorium.

Cleone Caldwell Wm. Caldwell Women's and Children's Des Moines Towa

Local Club Meetings and Church Activities Schedule

Community groups in Havre and nearby join neighbors for social events and prayers. Dozens of clubs including Plevide-its, Havre Social Club, Poinsetta, C. D. of A., Ladies League, and walkers meet this week with hosts Mrs. Walter Brown, Mrs. Alice Easter, Mrs. Sherm Crone, Mrs. Sloat, and others.

Plevide Walter Brown Havre Alice

Methodist youths invited to six o'clock supper

The Epworth League and B E B class will host a six o'clock supper Friday evening at the Methodist church social hall for boys and girls aged 12 to 16. All Epworth Leaguers and B E B members should attend to ensure a good time.

Prairie Flower Church Methodist Church of West Chester C. D. NASA Methodist Church Epworth League Epworth

Untitled Phrase Reflects On Friendship And Honor

A terse reflection defines a friend as someone who sees one’s flaws yet remains loyal, offering blunt honesty and steadfast companionship. The sentiment contrasts with vanity and highlights resilience in mutual regard.

How to detect a missed telephone ring on absence

A simple method uses paper and carbon between the bell and frapper to leave a mark if the telephone rang. The paper records activity, allowing the owner to verify if a call occurred during absence.

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Katherine MacDonald FOX Theatre Mickeyv Molly O Mack Sennett 3Rd Ave New High School Weister Singer Leonard Axminster Hkelipse D. F. Macon Mrs. W. S. Elton Arch Res Oxford Jennie Kaufman Gust Bramer E. A. Singleton Pheonix, Ariz George Tooman Davenport S. S. Wright P. L. Etter Arthaud Lyons Nellie Brooks McElhinney Drug Co Hugh McCleery Lyon'a Charles Cummings Riverside Keeley’s Lemmon's Pharmacy Cloyce Stewart Cannon Donald McLaughlin Robert Lyon's Macon Iowa Ira Macbeth R. Harper Crawfordsville Keeley Frank Schneider Mitchell, S. D Ben Walker Corydon Eleanor Walker New London C. M. Hazen Rex Haskins Z. L. Edwards Ohio R. L. Lytle Helen Badenoch Women's Self-Government Association College Men of Valor Rsoin Cler Washington National Bank F. F. Wickencamp Sigourney Bellville Les Moines Gavries Washington County William Severts of Burlington Martin Swift C. D. of A. Sewing Circle Ladies League of the Baptist Church BE. O. WV. Club Chas. Sloat Farmers Union Young America Philathea M. EF. Church S. W. Brookhart Damascus Jerusalem Commercial Club Katheryne Beatty Hoyay Barbara Miller Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church GC. O. Davis North Marion Avenue BR. T. Wickham W. M. Keeley Women’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church W. W. Bowers W. A. Cook Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Mt. Pleasant Smouse Dougherty C.M. & F. Clothing Co. Good Clothes Store Zoe Washington Seed Company Iowa Ave Lupton Dailey’s Taxi Local and Country Service A. D. Sanders Washington, Iowa Yanni Barrick Howard Anderson Washington Cleaners E. Wash St Opera House John Shields & Sons Co-Operative Exchange
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