Davis Family Reunion and Local Social Events At Washington
Members of the Davis families gathered at Sunset Park for their annual reunion with noon and supper served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Price Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Davis and family of Cotter Me, Mrs. Walter Davis and family of Columbus City, and Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas and family of Columbus Junction. The E O W club met at Mrs. Melo Vacha’s home with refreshments, readings by Mrs. John Bacon, and plans to meet again at Mrs. Robert Dawson’s home. Mrs. Harley O Loughlin hosted a pleasant afternoon with guests including Mrs. Flossie Sherbeck from Washington singing old songs. Mrs. J G Maxwell hosted a gathering to meet her sister Mrs. Jennie Ewing of Colorado Springs. In honor of Miss Isabelle Lemmon’s upcoming marriage to L A Bingham of Boston, Mrs. W E Anderson hosted a luncheon with a long table, pink and white decorations, and performances by Mary Roberts, Josephine Bailey, and Mrs. Eleanor Bailey Brown’s vocal solo. Additional nuptial events are planned at the homes of Mrs. Marsh W Bailey, Mrs. J C Carris, Edith Lemmon, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lemmon. Joan Brown celebrated her sixth birthday with a party at 901 North Marion Avenue. The Eldridge sisters from St. Louis assisted with refreshments. Lorene and Esther Eldridge were visiting from St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Sunset Park
Morris. Davis
Price Davis
Humphrey Davis
Cotter
Walter Davis
Columbus City
John Thomas
Columbus Junction
E. O. W. Club
Melo Vacha
Catherine
John Bacon
Robert Dawson
J G. Maxwell
West
Washington Street
Jennie Ewing
Colorado Springs
Washington
Isabelle Lemmon
L. A. Bingham
Boston
Massachusetts
W. E. Anderson
East Main Street
Mary Roberts
Josephine Bailey
Eleanor Bailey Brown
Mary Louise Harwood
Marsh W. Bailey
J. C. Carris
Edith
Ernest Lemmon
Joan Brown
Jay Brown
North
Marion Avenue
Joan
Howard Eldridge
St. Louis
Elmer Cherry
Brown
Lorene
Esther Eldridge
Announcements from local groups list upcoming meetings
The Arts Department announces an Afternoon meeting at the Library Tuesday at 2 30. The Lexington Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday evening church meeting September 6 with election of officers. The Retired Loyal Pleasant Hill club meets with Mrs. Alice Easter Tuesday afternoon September 4. No rehearsal for Baptist choir this evening. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs annual picnic with families at Riverside ball park Monday September 3. Bring well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Pleasant Hill Club
Alice
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Ball Park
Riverside
Fifth Dutch Creek Fair Draws Large Crowds and Winners
Large crowds attended the Fifth Dutch Creek event with awards across livestock and farm products. Grand champions named for cow, duck, goose, and other classes led by Mrs. Tom Geerdes Mrs. John Redlinger and Miss Mar ie Churchill. Contests included bicycle race sprint dashes and nail driving with prizes. Obituary notes William J Law son of Mrs L H Law died of meningitis with burial planned in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Geerdes
Marie Churchill
John Redlinger
Journal Office
Fair S
Ray Kupka
Carl Bevins
Bill Sartor
Rex Hornung
Eloise Black
Bill. Luithly
Ardith Tinnes
George White
Mary Morgan
Stanley Hotle
Antone Hotle
Matt Frederick
Graham Store
Thompson
William J. Law
L. H. Law
Bremerton
Washington
J. M. Law
Francis Skipton
Virginia Lew
San Francisco
New Fall Bulbs Arrive for Planting and Crocus Colors
The store lists Lily varieties such as Splendens Elegans Rubrum Madonna and Coral, available in large numbers. Four colors of crocus bulbs are offered along with scilla and miss snow. Also recommends Dr Hess Pan A Ce A for moulting hens as easy to use with mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hess
Christian Science Church Services and Hymns for Sunday
The Christian Science church invites the public to Sunday services at 11 with the subject Man and a 9:45 Bible school. Sermons address labor and worship with a robust music program led by Mrs Eleanor Brown and Kenneth Carris including organ preludes and anthems. Special services at 6:30 and 7:30 feature Scripture, solos, and congregational singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Church
Cellini
oSanmeees Oida
Eleanor Brown
Kenneth Carris
Pastor Leads Faithful Service Schedule and Classes
John Andrew Holmes extols church service as a source of vision and moral strength. Daily schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Bible school led by John Speidel, 10:45 a.m. Moraine worship with a sermon on Keeping One's Faith, and 6:30 p.m. Young People's service led by Maxine Barden on William Booth. Strangers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrew Holmes
Bible School
John Speidel
William Booth
Leadey
Maxine Barden
Country churches honor young people with education themed service
The Sunday services will honor students and teachers with education as the general theme. Several young people will speak briefly and the pastor will preach. Evening service follows a 7 50 start and continues each Sunday evening until next summer. Come and worship with us. C BE Hamilton minister.
Candy Kitchen Announces New Shipment of Chocolates
Local shop on North Side invites customers to enjoy a fresh supply of chocolates and malts as warm weather persists. Boxed chocolates for personal treat or guest gifts available at The Candy Kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Kitchen
North Side
Special Saturday Cup Cakes and Fresh Baked Loaves
Special this Saturday features fresh cupcakes in several flavors and a display of Loved Birds pastries in the bakery. A Sunday Gladness Cake is available and a fresh shipment arrives tomorrow. Mother’s Home Made Bread offers rye, whole wheat and white options this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe
Home Bakery
Mayo
Irene Holmes Heads to Mason City to Begin Teaching
Crawfordsville Aug st Miss Irene Holmes travels to Waterloo to visit her sisters William and Florence Holmes before starting a teaching position in Mason City on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Aug
Irene Holmes
Waterloo
William
Florence Holmes
Mason City
Sunday church services and activities schedule
Sabbath school at 10 o clock, morning service at 11 with Rev Fred Blick preaching and Lord's Supper and baptismal service. Junior meeting 6 30 with Workers wanted Matt 16 leader Donald White memory verse F. Y. P. C. U. 6 30 subject Golden Rule in business with Phil 4 8 9 leader William Davidson. Sunday Sept 2 1928 plan to be in church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blick
Matt
Donald White
William Davidson
Pr e st yeu a n The Church of the Gilad Hand
A fragmentary excerpt notes a philosophical reflection on movement and fortune. It evokes a Christian view on wealth and character, suggesting that pursuit of money tests faith and character rather than simply altering fortune.
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Harley “O'Loughlin
Flossie Sherbeck
Commercial Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dutch Creek
J. B. D. Martin
Nordyke & Son
Everette Palmer
G. Henry
Harry Geerd
Duroe
Jersey
Zeno Times
Poland
China
Rob Sheetz
Chester White
Feltz and
Henry
Sheep
Ewe
Floyd Augustine
Charles Scranton
F. Altenbernd
Ite
Oriez & Speer
Warren’s Seed Store
Awashington, Iowa
Chas. Wilson
F. G. Augustine
F. J. Horn
Roy Maple
Sargent
West Side
Frank Pierson
Ralph Waggoner
Christian Science
Dewey Hess
Pilgrim Chorus
Wagner
Simper
Eee
Dca
Knapp
Schubert
Organ
Cantiline Nuptiale
Dubois
Lackner
F. W. Eastwood
Henry Shields
United Presbyterian
Beiter
Messrs
Maxwell, Beiter
Anderson
George
Melhinnay
Eldridge
Walker
Stewart
Mr. A. Beiter
Lerman
Prauyn-Hall
Stebbins
Green Pastures
Bohannan D'Eury
Mable J .Ivingston
Clark
D. C. Fulton
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Dvorak
Gounod
Hitler
H. N. Schuster
Duke Street
Whiting Evening
Sullivan
Vance
Carson Packer
King
Vieve Davies
Matthew
I. W. Griffith
Howard Hazen
Des Moines
O. Davis
Loretta Miller
Dona May Davidson
Verdi
Methodist Episcopal
Country Churches
Prairie Flower Baptist
C. BE. Hamilton
Nellie Manners
United Presbyteriaan
Methodist
William G. Barr
Prest ’ Yeu ” An
Crawfordsville, Iowa
Johnson’s
Lach
Swan
Bermuda
Avi
Johnson’s Grocery
PENN
Klein Klothing KO
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