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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

6

Pythian Sisters Host Portrait Night With Old Photos

Guests viewed old time and baby pictures including chancellor commander and Mayor John Applegate. Richard Johnson and Chal Ford served refreshments. McKay's orchestra provided music as the party continued with social time. The hosting committee included Mrs. Richard Johnson and Mrs. Chal Ford.

K. P Martha Washington Owen Grecian Edma Mayo Grecian Owen Hayes C. A. Pratt Ante Sherm Crone A. B.schmoeller Myrtle Pool Perry Dewey Cedar Falls John Pratt Perkins Pumpkinville Oscar Jugnheimer Snookers Mayo Richard Johnson Maggie Hunting McKay John Applegate Holland Chal Ford Elsie Bratton EF. E. Greenfield Pythian Sisters

Community Announcements and Club Meetings

Local notices inform American Legion Auxiliary dues to be paid promptly and quota requests to reach Miss Edgington. Event items list Story Hour at Public Library with Miss Sylvia Warren and Mrs. W S Bickel, W R C rescheduling, Booster club meeting with Mrs. George Jarrard, Washington Lodge A P A M second degree, Kort nightly club Bible department meeting with Mrs. Frank Wilson, Pilotsburg Ladies Aid at Mrs. Frank Stransky, and W C U U of West Chester May gathering hosted by Mrs. Niffenegger to plan Christique in June.

Sylvia Warren W. S. Bickel West Chester

Notice and meetings from local clubs and committees

Pythian Sisters hold regular meeting with balloting Tuesday at 8 o clock by order of M E. Shurch. AL RR will meet Tuesday evening May 3 at 7 30 with Mrs. Geo Morrison. Fortnightly club invites members to send names to department leaders. Inter Church Committee to meet Monday at 3 pm at the library.

Pythian Sisters West Chester E. O. W. Club Alfred Johnson al Fields Country Club Louise Tfarweed A. W Clow R.S. Warfel Ralph Thompson M. E. Shurch Dm. AL RR Geo. Morrison

Missionary Society Meet at Mrs Wickham Home May 4

The Vleasang Plains Missionary society will gather at the home of Mrs Dr Wickham on Wednesday May 4 at 403 West Washington Street. Members are urged to attend this local meeting.

Vleasang Plains Missionary Society Dr. Wickham Washington St

Local notes tell of visits, events and a serious accident

April reports a long list of visits and social gatherings in Richland and Fairfield areas. Oren Rogers and family moved to Richland, Johnsons faced a serious accident with an ambulance to Washington County hospital, and a friend’s death noted. The Busy Bee club met amid bad weather, and many residents attended plays, banquets, and church.

Veo John Eatinger O. C. Spalding W. L. Bray W. O. Allen Wes Bond Richland Etha Jones Busy Bee Club Carrie Free Brighton W. L.trail Phyllis Amanda Trail Myrtle Baker Myrtle Fairfield Merril Gowey James Rice Ida Fern Aaron Slick Pumpkin Crick Oren Rogers Will Roberts Lucille Edith Mae Glenn Beauchamp Mable J McPherson Gladys Gwendolyn Miller Pearl Maring Lucile Jones Pheebe Jones Ed Statler Roy Statler Shirley Mae Clarence Rickhard Allen and Gaylen Milton Jones Dorothy Hazel Albert Jones Wilma Lewis Jones Galen George Margaret Rice Marjorie Kurtz Anna Gowey Herman and Bruces Henry Williams Nancy Johnson Oscar Johnson Iva Maring Lavell Maring Jeanette Olive Rogers Oz Goney Donald Harry Hamilton Carl Deerings Washington County Hospital Mr. Johnson

Future Possibilities In Small Population Groups

Collier's Weekly contemplates future living patterns with smaller, sociable communities that provide ample air sunlight and space for all residents. The author argues such groupings balance social interaction with personal freedom.

Collier’s Weekly

Best Fuel Woods Ranking Hardwood Types by Value

The record lists fuel woods with Sheilbark Hickery First in value, followed by Chestnut, White Oak, White Ash, and Red Oak in named order. It notes fuel value ranking without additional context or dates.

Sheilbark Hickery

Wanted Married Man To Work On Farm

Classified short note from A Harrison of Ainsworth Iowa seeking a married man to work on a farm with contact via Haskins Phone.

A. Harrison Ainsworth Haskins

For Sale White Leghorn Chicks Notice

White Leghorn chicks for sale with pickup Monday May 2nd. Contact Charles Vincent at R 46-11. 412 IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

Charles Vincent

Duponts Recommend Duco Polish and Top Dressing

The notice urges using Duco No. 7 Polish for Duco finishes and Dupont Top Dressing on Fisher Bodies coated with Dupont abricoid. It states Duponts know their products best and that both items can be supplied.

Fisher Dupont Duponts

Brake check and relining service offered in town

Customer asks if brakes are working and lining is good. Offer to reline and adjust while they shop in town. Local shop invites driver to drive in for immediate service and adjustment.

Siti

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Jean Johnson Virginia Law Florence Wilson Eloise Kisor Joe Wright E. D. Morrison Catherine Null Helen Stewart Lloyd Lytle Donald Bell Mechanicsville Iowa Woman's Missionary Society of the Bethel Presbyterian Church Ruth Gray Jones America Dell Davis Harry Dye Westphal’s Westphal the Jeweler East Side Square American Legion Auxiliary Miss Edgington George Jarrard Washington Lodge A. BP A. M L. B. Lupton W. M the Bible Department of the Kort Frank Wilson Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Frank Stransky George Bray Sarah Rice Oliver Jose Rice Kate Rice Miss Hazel Boyd Lantz S. John Dukes Salem D. EK. Miller Courts Trust Department Washington, Iowa Wolf Floral Co Warren White Yard CO Curtis Air Mist A. C Buick Chevrolet Tucker & Eicher White Way Garage
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