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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1927

Page

3

Fairview 4H Meeting Highlights Local Club Activities

The Fairview 4H club of Crawfordsville met at Alice Walker’s home on April 23 led by president Thelman Hmdegar. Minutes were approved, two members were elected to attend the Washington meeting, and the program included roll call music and a composed song. Two visitors attended and a children’s song was shared.

Fairview Crawfordsville Alice Walker Thelman Hmdegar Maxine Lowe Washington Thelma Edgar Ava Maria Marie Rose Velma Mitchell

Local club announcements and upcoming events

Mrs. Harry Maxwell hosts Independent club Thursday afternoon. Card party at K C hall Wednesday evening. O W meeting Tuesday at Mrs Alfred Johnson’s home. Wellston Social club meets April 28 at Mrs Nick Tinnes’ home. W H M S of West Chester meets with Mrs Stouffer April 29 at 2 pm. Lent offering reminder. AC and club ladies host husbands at Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer’s Saturday 6:20 dinner. Nineteenth Century club meets with Mrs Clifford Thorne Saturday 2:30. Encampment Auxiliary dance in I O O F hall Friday April 29 for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and spouses. Ridge party with pot luck dinner postponed to Thursday April 28 at 6:30.

Wellston Social Club Nick Tinnes Flower Exchange West Chester Oscar Jugenheimer Nineteenth Century Club Clifford Thorne Odd Fellows Rebekahs Country Club

Presbyterian church pie and baked bean sale announced

The ladies of the Presbyterian church plan a pie and baked bean sale Thursday morning April 28 at Washington Cleaners on the square’s south side. Varieties include rhubarb chocolate lemon cherry and peach pies. Orders can be phoned in advance to Mrs C S Lemmon Mrs W G Stewart or Mrs Manton Hebner. The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will hold an all day meeting at Mrs Greenfield's home Thursday with work and business to be discussed.

Ladies Aid of the Christian Church

Methodist Choir Plans Music Week Rehearsal Details

Local notices urge Methodist Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 pm for Music Week with full attendance. The CeceHan choir meets Thursday at 4 pm at 6112. American Legion Auxiliary dues are requested now with treasurer Miss Edgington to be contacted.

Methodist Choir American Legion Auxiliary Miss Edgington

Washington band to perform on WSUI radio May 2

WSUI at State University of Town schedules a Monday May 2 program featuring the Washington band at 9 36 PM plus radio lectures at 7 30 PM an Elizabeth Halsey address at 8 30 PM readings by the university speech department at 8 45 PM the band concert at 9 20 PM and Elaine Blair organist at 11 15 PM road conditions may affect attendance The schedule replaces a prior cancellation due to bad weather.

WSUI State University of Town Washington Band Elizabeth Halsey Elaine Blair

Nicaragua Peace Plan Considered for 1928 Elections

Managua April 27 The United States weighs a Nic araguan peace plan offering guarantees for order and fair elections before the 1928 vote Former Secretary of War Henry L Stimson presents the proposal from President Diaz to the Liberal leadership The plan calls for disarmament a native constabulary under American oversight continued US Marine occupation Diaz to remain in office until 1928 and Liberal participation with US guarantees Pending full acceptance by Sacasa and his followers the plan or its modification is under serious consideration by Washington and Stimson

Managua Nicaragua United States Henry L. Stimson Coolidge Diaz Stimson Sacasa United States Marine Washington

Calles predicts peace with United States

In Mexico City on April 27 President Calles predicted a friendly agreement with the United States over alien land disputes, saying cordial relations will lead to a cooperative settlement. He cited U.S. coexistence as key to resolving property expropriation issues with compensation.

Mexico City United States Coolidge

Mulhall and Day Shine in See You in Jail at Fox

Two lead attractions Jack Mulhall and Alice Day star in See You in Jail at the Fox Theatre. Mulhall is featured and Day opposite him as the high point in a lively comedy drama filmed in Los Angeles with a strong First National cast and skilled direction.

Fox Theatre Jack Mulhall Alice Day Mulhall Miss Day Goung Matheil First National Pictures Miss Ia Sennett Mua Bel Normand Jack Colldnes Moore

Bakers Set to Open New Eatery in Winfield Smouse Room

Carpenters are remodeling the interior between the Witting harness shop and Mayo bakery for Charles Baker and son Clifford to open a new restaurant. Opening date is pending remodeling progress. The name is to be announced later. Fixtures include two large tables and multiple smaller ones. Short orders, soft drinks, and ice cream will be served.

Te Winfield Smouse Witting Harness Shop Mayo Bakery Charles Baker and Son Clifford

Roof Blaze at L Severt Home Causes Attic Fire

Fire department responded to 709 South Seventh Avenue this morning to a roof fire at the Lee Severt residence. The blaze was contained after chemical and water applied, with the fire spreading across several feet of roof and reaching the attic, though overall damage was light.

Lee Severt South Seventh Avenue

Livestock Estimates from Chicago for Tomorrow

Livestock receipts expected in Chicago tomorrow include cattle 0,000 hogs 1,500 and sheep 8,000.

Chicago

Northern forces prepare attack on Hankow amid mobilization

Reported plan to strike Hankow the nationalist capital with all available men including guerillas. Northern troops pull back to defend the north as Chiang Kai shek dispatches two regiments to Shanghai amid expected communist uprising. British sailors involved in Yangtze river clashes with Chinese on shore, per admiralty communique.

Red Shears Chiang Kai Chek Shanghai London Admiralty

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