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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1919

Page

7

Care-Away Circle Hosts Hostess and Rev. Hanna Install

J P Jones hosted the Care-Away Circle for a afternoon of conversation and refreshments. The Rev G W Hanna’s household goods arrived from Philadelphia after seven days travel. The December meeting of Keokuk Presbyterian Church will be held here Monday and Tuesday with Rev Hanna to be installed as pastor.

Crawfordsville J. P. Jones G. W. Hanna Philadelphia Keokukesbyttry United Presbyteran Church G Hanna

Rural Route Four Community Visit Notes

Rural Route Four notes list visits by families including Shrader Kephart Gillette Garrick Meyer Gardner and others. Sunday visits followed afternoon services and extended into various homes across the route area.

Jake Shrader Ughter Cecile Anday School Will Mitchell Charlie Kephart Daisy Stgafooase Sickles Rge Gillette Alice Frankephart Ile Shrader Isy ‘Kephart

Local Happenings in Titus Ta December News

Tom Carris shipped a double deck car of sheep to Chicago and accompanied a shipment. Saymore Statler sent a car of hogs to Chicago last Sunday. Edd Stover bought a Kash car and visited Iowa. Mr and Mrs Tom Carris attended a White Shrine ceremony in Scottine. Knights Temp banquets and inspections were held at Mani Hall with local attendance. Frank Snider husked corn for Miss Rudd. Pauline Griffith was ill this week. Willis Peterson left work for health reasons. John and Clas Griffith shipped ock to Chicago for the International stock show. Eddie Stover spent time in Iowa visiting his wife’s relatives.

Titus Tom Chicago Knights Tempr Manic Hall Frank Snider Washington Miss Rudd Edd Stover Fits Iowa Pauline Griffith Lick

Plants and Mosquitoes Myth Debunked by Science

Scientific observations do not confirm popular beliefs that many plants repel mosquitoes. Commonly cited species such as eucalyptus castor oil plant and chinaberry show no proven mosquito repellent effect according to the report.

Soldier scarred by war seeks divorce from bride

Toldevard Christensen files for divorce from Julie Christensen after returning from the front with injuries to his left leg hand and side. He alleges fraud in the 1918 marriage near Ontario to gain support during his service and seeks annulment or an absolute decree of divorce, noting they do not want the child born in September after their marriage.

Mentary Canal Nevada Toldevard Christensen Julie Ontario

M E Church Notes Ains Worth Iowa

The red star race for Sabbath school engages several classes led by Glad Hand and Little Light Bearers with winners to be announced. Queen Esther circle plans a meeting Saturday December 13 at 2 30 pm with Edith and Genevieve Peterson. handkerchief donations for Christmas gifts requested. A bazaar at the parsonage Friday December 19 begins at 7 30 pm with jarcer post package sale 15c lunch and musical readings. Women urged to invite families and bring husbands. Special amusements for the young and a room provided for their use.

Queen Esther Edith Genevieve Peterson

Reorganize Legion Under New Plan in Iowa

Des Moines Capital reports the American Legion restructures in Iowa into the Iowa Department under national plan. National dues set at 1 dollar with 50 cents for state, plus local levies bringing total to about 2.50 to 3 dollars per member. clubs may seek additional funds for quarters and personnel. Argonne post Des Moines may reach 3 dollars. Armistice Ball profits near 300 dollars. Also notes Teutonic performer policy and action via law and order authorities.

John W. Ball Des Moines American Legion Iowa Minneapolis American Legion Weekly State Department Argonne Post Oroansk Fourth and Locust Street Argonne National Organization Fritz Kreisler Mathew A. Tinley Tinley

Wives of Men praised by critics at Fox Theatre

Amusements opinion notes how Miss Reed shines in the dramatic lead with strong emotional appeal. Reviews from New York outlets praise the plot as well crafted and entertaining. The Fox Theatre screens the big production on Saturday and Monday.

Fox Theatre Satuday N. Y

Wives of Men charms feminine audience in debut

Exhibitor's Trade Review notes a large female audience applauding the first presentation of Wives of Men. Florence Reed praised for her wife role with elaborate costumes and strong performances. The New York Globe commends Reed for brilliant work amid massive, splendid settings.

Trade Review Y. Herald Florence Reed N. Y. Globe

Wives of Men Elevates Film as Art in Industry

Moving Picture World notes that Pictures like Wives of Men raise production standards and elevate cinema toward art, praising the film for advancing the craft and overall industry quality according to Motion Picture News.

Moving Picture World Motion Picture News

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