Thanksgiving events and society notes in Washington
Social happenings include the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Lem Oberry's home on Saturday at two. A Thanksgiving party at Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson's southwest Washington home hosted eight youths with dinner and games. A family reunion at Mr and Mrs J H Bays East Third street brought many relatives and a lavish dinner. Mr Pref and Mrs John A Biggs arrived from Cedar Falls and wed Miss Lydia A Eckhard. Mrs Biggs, formerly a Boone High School teacher, now joins Washington. A Helping Hand Circle of the King's Daughters plans a gathering at Miss Itta Conner's West Jefferson street. A large Thanksgiving dinner at John W Libe's southwest of the city entertained about twenty five neighbors with a three course turkey meal and music.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
Second United Presbyterian Church
Lem Oberry
Fred Anderson
Washington
Howard
Donald
John A. Biggs
City
East Washington Street
Iigh
Boone
Biggs
King’s Daughters
The
Itta Conner
West Jefferson Street
John W. Libe
Quiet Southwest Washington Wedding Celebrates New Union
Last evening at the Carter home in Southwest Washington Mrs Carter’s daughter Alice Lewis wed Marcus McAtlin in a small ceremony at 8 o clock. Rev W G Thorne officiated before about twenty five guests as Miss Lewis wore a white gown and a wedding dinner followed. The couple plan to live in Bloomington Illinois after three weeks, with McAtlin formerly near Havre and working in Bloomington.
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Howard Carter
Washington
Havre
Bloomington
McAllin
Maud Heen Blossom
Chicago
J. W. Lewis
Oskaloosa
Mel Lewis
Flora McAllin
Marshalltown
Millie
Leafa
Howard
Crawfordsville
Young Guests Entertained by Miss Lulu Laughead
A group of young people enjoyed an evening hosted by Miss Lulu Laughead at her North Iowa Avenue home. Guests included Miss Stella Cunningham Miss Margaret Robinson Miss Jean Robinson of Monmouth and Messrs James Edgington Rush Helwick and Mr Tarpey of Rock Island.
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Lulu Laughead
North
Iowa Avenue
Stella Cunningham
Margaret and
Jean Robinson
Monmouth
James Edgington
Rush Helwick
Mr. Tarpey
Rock Island
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Report
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met to discuss upcoming activities and plan community outreach through mission projects and fundraising efforts. Members reviewed schedules, assigned duties, and set goals for the next quarterly events.
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the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Met
Moriarty Entertainment Hosts Evening at South Washington Home
Last evening Mrs Moriarty hosted a gathering of friends in South Washington with music and games as the main entertainments. An elegant two course luncheon followed the activities.
Thanksgiving gathering at the Kleese home on East Second
A warm Thanksgiving celebration was held yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Kleese on East Second street. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Scho walter and their son Isaac Glenn of Wayland, Walter Kleese and family of Titus, and H D Kleese and daughter Mabel. The dinner featured the best the city and country could offer and was enjoyed by all, with the exception of Mrs Mazie Newton who resides in Oklahoma.
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J. H. Bays
East Third Street
J. H. Hays
Walter Hays
John Davidson
Joe Hays
John Hays
Nettie Hunter
Kleese
East Second Street
P. P. Schowalter
Isaac Glenn
Wayland
Walter Kleese
Titus
H. D. Kleese
Mabel
Mazie Newton
Oklahoma
Evangelistic Services to Begin at Bethel Church
On Tuesday evening December Ltd Reverend J H B Montgomery of Conroy Iowa starts evangelistic meetings at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Services nightly except Saturdays with invitations to all. Bring a friend and join in for good.
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Dec. Ltd
J. HB. Montgomery
Conroy
Iowa
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Washington Center Turmoil Ends In Close Muscatine Loss
A hotly contested football game yesterday at Muscatine saw a picked Washington Center team held to 12 points by Muscatine. About 700 fans attended as Washington’s inexperience showed but effort remained strong. a return game is likely. lineup listed with Shenefelt at quarterback and Motts at fullback. Referee Armbright. linemen Prouty and Ragan.
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Muscatine
Washington
Washington Center
Johnson
Junkin
Adams
Patterson
Benn
Irwin
Turner
Kos
Motts
Shrader
Shenefelt
Armbright
Prouty
Ragan
Mrs. Kolosick Missing
Mrs. Ed Kolosick of Riverside has been missing since Sunday after leaving the town. Traced to Muscatine she did not buy a ticket but boarded an afternoon freight. Her husband and township trustee James Lukavsky searched Muscatine with no word. Relatives in Kansas are believed she may be en route there.
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Iverside
Ed Kolosick
Muscatine
Kolosick
James Lukavsky
Fatal Gasoline Fire Claims Fairfield Operator
In Fairfield Iowa yesterday Miss Bessie Henry night operator for the Jefferson County Telephone Co. started a fire with what she believed was kerosene but used gasoline resulting in a flash of flame that enveloped her. She died instantly leaving her mother and younger children alone. The accident saddened the town as she was a local favorite and planned to visit Ottumwa for Thanksgiving.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Bessie Henry
Jefferson County Telephone Co
Ottumwa
Presbyterian Church Prep Services Tonight at 7 30
Preparatory services will be held in the Presbyterian church this evening at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Mrs Joe Link Improves and Moves Toward Recovery
The many friends of Mrs. Joe Link will be glad to learn that her health is somewhat improved and that she is on the road to recovery.
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Joe Link
Kings Daughters Circle Meets at 2.50 Tomorrow
The Golden Rule circle of the Kings Daughters of the Second U. P. church will gather with Mrs. Clara Darbyshire at 2.50 tomorrow afternoon.
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The
Golden Rule Circle of the Kings Daughters of the Second U. P. Church
Clara Darbyshire
Kyle family expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes
I C Kyle and his children thank friends for their cordial sympathy and floral tributes following the death and burial of Catharine Kyle their sister and mother.
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C. Kyle
Neee
Catharine Yle
Esther MacGugin Takes Society Editor Post in Joplin
Esther MacGugin departs for Joplin Missouri to assume the society editor role at the Joplin Daily Globe, a paper with about 11 000 in circulation. She brings needed qualifications and is expected to succeed in the new position.
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Esther MacGugin
Joplin
Joplin Daily Globe
Miss MacGugin
Brakeman loses two fingers in yard accident
Con Shay of Ottumwa had two fingers badly smashed between cars at the C. M. & St. P. yards and required amputation. He is recovering well. Other notes include Thanksgiving visits, bakery items at Vienna, a birth, and local notices including social visits and sales ads.
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St. P
Con Shay
Ottumwa
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Duncan’s Book Store
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Cilia
McElhinney Drug Co
RED Front
North Side
H. Knight
T. Smith
G. T. Club
Irma Dougherty
Nina Isenhart
Stella Dolan
Maude Jones
First United Presbyterian Church
F. ©. Ross
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Marion Avenue
Nellie Tripp
Lottie Guthrie
Edna Purvis
Cora Be
Hugh MecCleery
Ross
Hugh McLaughlin
Cora Bell
Nannie Laughead
Special Gospel Service
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Dr. C. Kyle and
Faimly
Vienna
Fred Smith
Richland
Clarence Ross
G. H. Barrett
Marbourg & Helwick
Pantitorium
Vienna Bakery
Bert Rice
Henry van Dyke
Eva
Sigourney
Ose DeMarce
Lide Lindsey
Eldora
West Chester
L. Haj
California
Florida
Floridas
J.c.smith
Cash Grocery
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