Parsons Singers Delight Washington in Presbyterian Church Concert
The Parsons college men's glee club of sixteen voices, directed by Prof C W Mountain, performed to a large Washington audience at the Presbyterian church. The program featured baritone Burton North, pianist Josephine Montgomery, and readings by Paul Jarman, with encores and a notable parody and vocal duel piece. The tour opened March 26 at Bethel church, with travel from Fairfield and return on the 6:55 train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Choir
Washington
Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Mountain
Burton North
Josephine Montgomery
Professor Mountain
Paul Jarman
Leland Spalding
Jarman
Orus
Bases
Sigomcert
Parsons Club
Bethel Church
Fairfield
Leland Page
Keota
Meeting at A P Church Services and Remembrance
Services at the Associate Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon featured a fine sermon by Rev William Porter of Blanchard Iowa. After the service a brief session discussed calling a pastor while awaiting a few routine details before action. Tributes to the late Rev D J Masson and a general sense of bereavement were voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate, Presbyterian Church
William Porter
Blanchard
Iowa
Congr Ion
D. J. Masson
Fire at Pleasantville School Destroys Building
A third grade teacher Miss Tittie Brewer reports the Pleasantville school building burned on Sunday morning. A mystery surrounds the blaze as the furnace had not been used for days. Students are housed in church basements and the high school. Miss Brewer is reelected for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittie Brewer
Pleasantville
Community Organization Notices and Church Events
Local clubs and churches announce meetings and activities across West Chester. Hetichem Commandery hosts a con clave for a Sir Knight. sewing and prayer services at Sunshine Mission. W R C gathers at the G A R rooms. Methodist senior choir rehearses. Fortnightly General Meeting postponed to April 26 at Mrs. W. A. Cook's home. bake sale at McFarlane store April 23. United Presbyterian and Ladies Auxiliary meetings set. Encampment No 58 I O O F to meet with Patriarchal degree. Presbyterian choir practice updated. East Main Street Methodist Ladies host April social. Bible class election of officers. Fortnightly club meets Monday afternoon.
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U. P. Church of West Chester
McFarlane
United Presbyterian Church At
West Chester
Frank McFarlane
Guy Dillon
Walter Fisher
Rebekah Club and Fortnightly Meet for April Elections
The Rebekah club holds an all day meeting Thursday at the I O O F hall with strong attendance urged. Fortnightly members are called to a general meeting next Tuesday evening April 26 at Mrs W A Cook home to vote on constitution changes and by laws and to bring yearbooks. Officers and delegates to the state convention will be elected and membership nominations proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cook
Rebekah Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
High School Commercial Class Meets Ad Club
Miss Erna Wente leads thirty commercial class students in a Washington Ad club meeting. Charts tracing trade name origins and advertising terms were shown. The group plans to submit charts to a national magazine and invite Fairfield and Centerville clubs to the May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Advertising Club
Erna Wente
L. F. Henderson
Ad Club
Opal Meeker
Gladys Ireland
Juanita Ellis
Miss Wente
Wente
Lela Reed
Louis Fifer
Washington National
Fairfield
Centerville
Washington Ad Club
Y. M. C A Rummage Sale Announcement
Y W C A girls plan a rummage sale next Saturday in Brindleys grocery room. Proceeds aid the local Y W C A and help three high school girls attend the Lake Okoboji ten day conference this summer. Contribute items by Friday night or arrange pickup via Mrs Alex Miller or Esther Hay.
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Brindley’s
Y. W
Lake Okoboji
Alex Miller
Esther Hay
Death of Mrs Ida Rathmel at age 75 in Washington
Mrs Ida Rathmel died suddenly at her North Marion Avenue home after visiting a neighbor. She was born November 8 1842 in Lycoming County Pennsylvania and moved to Washington County as a girl. She was widowed twice and raised a fostered family. Funeral plans await arrival of her adopted daughter Mrs Rose Schmitz. She was a Methodist active in religious work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Rathmel
North Marion Avenue
Washington
Mary Page
Washington County
Straud Custer
Henry Rathmell
Ed Mackey
Wellman
Echmitz
Ed Robinson
James Rathmel
John Rathmel
Minnie Hole
Enid
Okla
Catherine Swick
Des Moines
Mary Todd
Kansas City
Methodist Church
Declamation Day Highlights At Local School Spelling Bee
A large school held a spelling bee with Ruletta Walker assisting, and Mrs Critz winning a candy prize while Mrs Joe Lohberger received the booby prize. Declamation songs and recitations by Clara Eagle Rose Bohr Mabel Whittaker and Bertha Dempsey wowed attendees from Ka lona Richmond Harper and West Chester with refreshments served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruletta Walker
Critz
Joe Lohberger
Clara Eagle
Rose Bohr
Mabel Whittaker
Bertha Dempsey
Kalona
Richmond
Harper
West Chester
Nettie Boyd
Kathleen Bruty
Kuletta Walker
Dr W B Stoddard to Lecture in Iowa Tonight
Dr W B Stoddard of Easy Falls VA attends a state convention of the Iowa Christian Association and will speak at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Iowa tonight at 8 15. Admission is free, but a silver offering will be collected to cover expenses. prayer meeting precedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Stoddard
Easy Falls
Iowa
Iowa Christian Association
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Washington Butter Ad Complaints Prompt Rhyme Request
Publishers address complaints about ad content to suit all readers while noting most are pleased with Washington Butter and that no price changes occur for Thursday. A minister advised rhyming the ads though content varies by audience.
Incoherent Student Declares Boredom In Class
Fragmentary report notes a student voice expressing boredom during a college astronomy lecture. Other readable text mentions a professor and a transcript but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Legion Auxiliary to Hold Important Meeting Next Friday
The officers and executive committee of the American Legion Auxiliary are urged to attend an important business meeting next Friday evening April 22 in the Legion rooms. Matters of importance will be discussed and everyone is urged to attend. Dr W B Stoddard will lecture tonight at 8 15 at the Reformed Presbyterian church. Everyone is invited no admission but a donation will defray expenses. The Rebekah Lodge calls a meeting at the IOOF hall Thursday at 8 for initiation all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Oates
Claude Lemmon
Oates
Co. CS
Cunningham and
S. Patterson
W. ©. Harding
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
W. B. Stoddard
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Reformed and
Associate Presbyterian Churches
Rebekah Lodge
Millie Kos
Noble Grand
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A. P. Church
Sunshine Mission
Brighton
I. Oo
O. F
Ralph Zeck
East Main Street
Ladies Aid Society
Will Clark
B. B. Hammer
Milan Shields
East Main
Commerciail
Informa
Frank L. Wilson
Wilson
Baptist Parsonage
M. R. Regan
Lola Velma Swails
Carl Case Steele
Arthur J. Nicholson
Steele
Charles E. Swans
Columbus Junction
Riverside
Milo M. Steele
Joe Soukup
Ida Rathmel
Ton County
Poe
Dr. Stoddard
Armory
Imperial Orchestra
Joseph Weresh
Near
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Ister
Dad
W. S. Reister & Sons
Firestone and Miller
White Way
Evening Journal
Frank Godfrey
Brown's
Business College
Poland
China
FORD
Wes Engel
Farrow
J. C. Matthews
J. H. Baird
Green
Dublin
Frank H. Gray
F. R. Scranton
2Nd Street
Opera House
Conservo
May Fleming
SAL
John Deere
R. L. Belief
Rubio
Mutual
Boyy
Carl Kungath
Algo
A. B. Carr
Oscar Gardner
Shepard
S. C. Ancona
C. A. Ruebsam
Ainsworth
Poorman
Wilson Flower Garden
Call
Roy Stewart
J. W. Lemley
Hott
Tarrow
Likeness, Jr
C. C. Hunter
Jersey
Madison
9Th Avenue
Chas
Horak, Ainsworth
John Nickerson
Columbus Institute
Columbus, C
Button Factory
J. D. Hays
Household Specialty Co
North Union
Akron
Ohio
Europe
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Italy
Scotland
L. D. Henderson
Paige
Alex DeBord
Studebaker
J. M. Wilson
Buick
Clem Escher
Charles Shockley
Schulty Gargse
King Chick Hatchery
Iowa City
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