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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1926

Page

6

Social events fill New Haven holiday week in society notes

The Ladies Social Union met at Mrs. Dr. G Roberts home with six members and three visitors as the Christmas exchange occurred and refreshments were served. The Flyer de Lis club hosted a pot luck dinner for about fifty at Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Babcock’s home with entertainment from card games. A Thoms Simpson Jr family reunion featured a noon basket dinner and officer elections. Mrs. Ella Cherry hosted relatives and friends for a dinner honoring Mrs. Robert Cherry of Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin, and guests enjoyed a holiday table set by Mrs. Hugh M. Meeker. Various gatherings at homes of the Gordon, Morton, Long, and Darbyshire families followed with music, readings, and Christmas displays. A Shumala campfire girls meeting planned a February play, while afternoon bridge and luncheon parties highlighted the social calendar with out-of-town guests in attendance.

Ladies Social Union of New Haven Dr. G. Roberts Miss Pearl Robertson Lottie Robertson Flyer de Lis Club Thoms Simpson, Jr Jane Clendenning Walter Kyle Wee Gordon Ella Gordon J. H. Humston Martha Gordon Elizabeth Simpson Ella Simpson Lee Gordon West Chester A. M. Gordon Clare Ainsworth Jane Mendenning David Irene Clendenning Harvey Meek Howard Miller R. C. Risk Iowa City Mary Beegs and Clifford Mystic Iowa Hugh M.s.leery Mast Main Street Herbert Morton Monmouth College Carolyn McCleery Charles McLaughlin Dick McCleery Morton India Carolyn Hamilton Miss McCleery Gwendolyn Long South Avenue C Godowsky Marion McLaughlin Ross Aliotti Sara Grimes Richard McCleery C. W. Long Ednad McCarty J. P. Wood Mildred Ott Oskaloosa Dale Holland St. Louis Marie Landau Mt. Pleasant Dorothy Sands Don Darbyshire William Darbyshire Ames Eiza Warfel Dale Darbyshire

New Year Dinner Oyster Supper and Meetings Announced

United Presbyterians of West Chester plan their annual New Year’s dinner. St James church men offer an oyster supper Friday evening in the church basement from 5 30 to 7 00. W R regular meeting set for Monday afternoon January 3 with a joint installation with the G A R at 2 30. Baptist choir practices Friday at seven thirty. full attendance requested.

St. James Church

Literature meetup by Fortuigatly department announced

Fortuigatly Literature department schedules a Monday afternoon meeting. The note signals an upcoming gathering for readers and writers within the department, inviting participants to share works and discuss planned activities.

Glendale Telephone Company Annual Meeting Announcement

Glendale Telephone Co will hold its annual meeting at the Glendale schoolhouse Monday evening January 3 at 7 30. The Linger Longer club meets with Mrs Dale Atkinson Wednesday afternoon January 5. DD ALA meets Tuesday January 4 with Mrs C A Boice. Please bring an article for Ellis Island rt ant 2733.

Glendale Telephone Co Glendal School House Linger Longer Club Dale Atkinson DD. Ala C. A. Boice Ellis Island

Temperance Union to Meet at M E Church Tuesday

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of West Chester holds its regular meeting at the M E Church Tuesday at 2 p m A program on Temperance and Missions will be led by Mrs Laubach and will include a report from county president Mrs E B D Miller of Wellman on the State Convention at Mason City in October Missionary societies of town churches are invited as guests.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of West Chester Laubach EB. D. Miller Wellman Mason City Missionary Societies of the Churches of Our Town

Bible Department Meeting at Port nightly

The Bible department of the Port nightly will meet Monday January 4 at 2 20 PM with Mrs Frank Wilson.

the Bible Department of the Port Frank Wilson Onenge

A and I Club to Host New Year Supper

The A and I club members will entertain their husbands tomorrow evening with a New Year’s supper at the home of Mrs. Henry Minick.

A and I Club Henry Minick

Joint Installation at Knights of Pythias Hall

Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters announce a joint installation at the Knights of Pythias hall on Tuesday January 1st at eight o'clock. All members urged to attend.

Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias

Notice Pythian Sisters Practice Installation

There will be a practice installation Saturday night at 7 30 at the hall. All officers please be prompt. 27312

G. A. R. Meets Monday for Officer Installations

The G A R holds a meeting Monday at 2 20 in the courthouse to install new officers.

Music Club Fortnightly Meet and Bridge Party

The Music department of the fortnightly club meets Monday at 7 45 PM at the home of M Aure McLaughlin. All members and out of town guests are invited to the country club party this evening with bridge to begin at 8 30 PM. Members should bring plates cups spoons and sandwiches for family.

Maurine McLaughlin

Ve. Police Department Meeting Notice

The police department of Ve. schedules a meeting for Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the G A R hall. Officials invite members of the public to attend a brief session outlining upcoming activities.

PD. of Ve G. A. R. Hall

West Chester Church Hosts New Year's Dinner Event

The West Chester Methodist Episcopal church will hold its annual New Year’s dinner in the church dining room on Saturday January 1 1927. All members and friends of the church and Sunday school are cordial invited.

West Chester Methodist Episcopal Church

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Meeting

The Pleasant HED Ladies Aid Society will meet Wednesday evening January 5 at the church. Serving committee includes Mrs Glen Pratt Mrs Howard Witting Mrs Will Caldwell and Mercer Charles Anderson 27313.

the Pleasant Hed Ladies Aid Society Glen Pratt Howard Witting Will Caldwell Charles Anderson

Army planes take off from Vera Cruz toward Minatilan

Five United States Army Pan American flight planes launched from Vera Cruz at 16 10 a m. for Minatilan. Weather conditions were perfect as the squadron departed, marking a clear start to the leg of the flight.

Vera Cruz United States Army Pan-American Flight Minatilan

Golden Rule and Royal Purple Degrees At Mt Pleasant

Prosperity Encampment C. O. F. took two brothers to Mt Pleasant to receive the Golden Rule and Royal Purple Degree. Mt Pleasant granted special dispensation for New London and Washington candidates, totaling ten. A post lodge meal followed with praise for the hospitality, though some Washington brothers left the supper poorly stored.

Mt. Pleasant Bug House New London Washington Mr. Pleasant

Juggenheimer Funeral Held for William Juggenheimer Jr

Funeral services for William Juggenheimer Jr were held yesterday at L A Jones funeral home. Dr F W Eastwood presided with quartet music by Mrs J F Ream Mrs Lawrence Wilson Glenn Coward and Kenneth Carris. Pallbearers included Grove Booth Delbert Verle Maxwell Roy Allen Donald Smith and Sam Wittrock. Burial followed at Eli Grove cemetery.

Jugenheimer William Juggenheimer, Jr L. A. Jones F. W. Eastwood The Presbyterian Church J. F. Ream Lawrence Wilson Glenn Coward Kenneth Carris Grove Or Booth Delbert Verle Maxwell Roy Allen Donald Smith Sam Wittri Eli Grove Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Elsie Edwards

We express appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the bereavement. Raymond and Gerald Edwards and Mr and Mrs John Messenger and family extend thanks.

Elsie Edwards Raymond and Gerald Edwards John Messenger

Letter From Antho Van Sickle Reaches Westchester Writer Recalls Iowa Friends

Beverly Hills California December 21 1926 letter from Antho Van Sickle of California recounts long winter trip and highway life. He notes paved roads two hundred miles in a day and alfalfa hay about thirty dollars a ton with land around a thousand dollars per acre. He jokes about Frank Macon suspenders once belonging to George Washington and mentions visits with Iowa friends and relatives in Denver Salt Lake and Long Beach.

Westchester Antho van Sickle California Beverly Hills J. D. Dayton West Chester Iowa Dayton Colorado Frank Macon Frank George Washington Long Beach Macon Denver Fred Vic Salt Lake Sant Bernardino Amos Alberson Harry Boyer Carlie Blair Charlie B. F. Dixon

Little Change Likely in 1927 College Football Rules

Coaches and directors of intercollegiate athletics returned home after meetings in New York with little prospect of major rule changes for 1927. KE Hall, chairman of the rules committee, said revisions would be few and that the current code enables smaller colleges to compete with larger schools. The game is generally satisfactory to players and spectators.

New York KE. K. Hall Hall

Mrs G Tooman and Miss Clara Potraty Visit Davenport

Mrs G Tooman and Miss Clara Potraty spent yesterday in Davenport with friends, enjoying a day of social visits and local recreation in the city.

G. Tooman Clara Potraty Davenport

Red Ball Bus in $20,000 Suit Over Fatal Colo Crash

Nevada Iowa December 31 The Red Ball Transportation Company is named defendant in a $20,000 suit filed by A F Rahfeldt administrator of the estate of Alfred Anderson of Colo. Anderson was killed September 17 when his car was struck by a Red Ball bus near Colo.

Nevada Red Ball Transportation Company A. F. Rahfeldt Alfréd Anderson Colo Red Ball

Scout life comes to Fox Theatre in A Regular Scout

F R O presents Fred Thomson in A Regular Scout a tale of the Boy Scouts set in the West with rugged mountains and exciting riding. Saturday show at the Fox Theatre brings a story of youth and adventure on the big screen.

Fred Thomson Fox Theatre Boy Scouts West

Western Pictures Star Silver King in Scout Friendship Tale

Western film features Silver King as the cowboy hero. A night desert meeting unites a troop of Scouts and Fred, sparking a lifelong bond that shapes the man’s life. Seven scout troops are used. national headquarters appoints a Scout Executive to manage production details. Cast includes Olive Hasbrouck Mary Carr William Courtright Harry Woods Roy Barnes Margaret Seddon Buck Black Bob McKim.

Western Pictures Silver King Pegasus Fred Olive Hasbrouck Mary Carr William Courtright Harry Woods Hs Roy Barnes Margaret Seddon Buck Black Bob McKim

Car Washing and Water Pressure Impact on Finishes

The article warns car owners about the importance of washing for vehicle longevity. It explains water hardness and the effect of high pressure on paint, urging readers to consider how forceful water can damage a car’s finish.

Care for the hidden car finish to prevent rust

The article warns that the underbody elements such as mud guards wheels and other parts are coated with enamel or lacquer and require as much care as the body finish. Scratches allow moisture in, causing rust and shortening the car’s life. neglect will shorten durability.

The Air Mist Atomizes Water for Deep Ear Wash

The Air Mist supplies air at the right ratio to mix with water at the nozzle forming a penetrating mist. Each water drop is atomized by air into tiny particles surrounded by a cushion of air. The mist is drenching yet gentle and reaches every nook and cranny.

Air Mist cleans without harming delicate finishes

The Air Mist cleans more gently than wall atomizers and avoids water bombardment. Spraying at the nozzle prevents damage like a high pressure fire hose and protects the finish of fine surfaces.

Auto Detailers Offer Thorough Inside and Outside Clean

A car cleaning service promotes comprehensive care with exterior washing and interior vacuuming. They compare upholstery cleaning to home rug cleaning and invite customers to try the service, claiming satisfaction will follow.

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Ella Cherry Robert Cherry Pleasant Prairie Wis George Dowell Kennety Carris Virginia Bates St. Ann Calif Tressa Ferguson Charles Dewey Bridge Club Dewey Mae McCulley Urbana, Ill Helen Southwell Des Moines Gifford Howard McCleary United Presbyterians of W. R the Fortuigatly Ernoon H. G. Richardson Rt Ant Qdld A. van Sickle OO Srk le Mur Milady Beautie Clara Doan Klein Klothing Pennsylvania Valvoline Washington Oil Co Tucker & Eicher White Way Garage Washington, Iowa
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