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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1927

Page

6

Society Notes Include W M S Meeting And Local Weddings

The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs H Fr Dusenberry's home with nine members and two guests. Miss Muriel L Stransky married Mr Carl D Anderson at a country home ceremony. Various clubs held gatherings, forth coming events noted, and local announcements include meetings, receptions, and a garden party.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church Sutton Africa Dusenberry D. N. Haney Frank W. Stransky Muriel L. Stransky Carl D. Anderson Marion Stranusky Myrtle Anderson J. F. Rex Wellman Q Mra Anderson Mra Pilotsburg Kalona High Schoo Axel Anderson Prairie Flower Sunny Knoll Farm Pilotsboro Sunshine Community Club J. O. Matthews J. &. Adams Edgar Blick McCrory Ida Klokkenga Arthur Reucsam Charlie Waite Matthews

Jolly Pitty Club Dance At Armory Friday Evening

Announcements note a Jolly Pitty club dance at the armory Friday evening with members urged to attend. The brief item appears among notices for community groups in a local periodical.

Jolly Pitty Club

Local club meetings scheduled for January dates

The Ainsworth Chapter of the OBE S meets Friday night January 7 with officer installation. The Rooster club convenes with Mrs. Axel Anderson Tuesday afternoon January 11. The Bible department of the Port nightly meets Monday January 10 with Mrs.Frank Wilson. Division 3 of the Home Economics Fortnightly meets Tuesday January 11 at 2:30 pm at Mrs. F. L. Wilson’s East Main Street home.

The Rooster Club Axel Anderson Bible Department of the Port Frank Wilson F. L. Wilson East Main Street

Shalom group meets at Mrs Horning’s home Tuesday

The Shalom group of M. E. church will meet Tuesday at 2 o clock at the home of Mrs. Will Horning 72 S Iowa Ave Please bring needles and thimole The Albert M Hutf Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening Jan 11 in the G A R room in the Court House Election of officers Tuesday evening measures listed

Shalom M. EB. Church Will Horning Iowa Ave Albert M. Hutf Court House

Household Economics Section 2 cancels January meeting

Due to the Yo. WW. meeting on Monday evening January 10, the regular January gathering of Household Economics department section No. 2 is omitted. The January and February programs will be presented at the February meeting.

Household Economics Department

Portnight club Home Economics meets Mrs Ross Tuesday

Section No 1 of the Home Economics department of the Portnightly club will meet with Mrs Harry Ross on West Jefferson Street Tuesday afternoon at 2 30.

Harry Ross West Jefferson Street

West Chester Pythian Sisters Install Night Tuesday

West Chester Pythian Sisters hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening January 11, followed by installation ceremonies. Members are urged to attend as plans for the event and upcoming activities are announced.

West Chester Pythian — Sisters

General Meeting Notice for YY WL A Members

All members of the YY WL A are asked to attend a general meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 39 in the community room at 7 7913.

Y. M. Co YY. WL. A

Pythian Sisters to Hold Regular Meeting Next Tuesday

The Pythian Sisters of the West Chester temple No. 122 will hold their regular meeting next Tuesday evening. Installation of officers planned. Members please be present.

Pythian Sisters of the West Chester Temple

Week of Prayer Services Focus on Forgiveness and Prayer

Methodist pastors urge forgiveness toward wrongdoers as essential to prayer and a right relationship with God. The week underscores the Lord's Prayer as a model with six petitions and emphasizes personal renewal through constant communion with Christ and communal worship.

Christ God Jesus Elijah Carmel Bowers Sutton G. F. J. Schrodt Lutheran Evangelical Church

County Board Aids Carter Family with $35 Car Purchase

Pottawattamie County supervisors approved a $35 appropriation for A. F Carter’s family after two years of support. The funds were used to buy an old automobile and the family was sent to Kirkwood Missouri where Carter claimed he could find employment.

Council Bluffs A. F Carter Board of Supervisors Pottawattamie County Kirkwood Carter

May Manage Hooper as Manager of Boston Club

May Manage rfarry Hooper, former star outfielder of the Boston Red Box, is being mentioned as Lee Fohl successor. Hooper was a favorite in Boston as a member of baseball's famed outfield, Lewis, Speaker and Hooper, and his return would be a popular move.

Rfarry Hooper Boston Red Box Lee Fohl Hooper Boston Lewis Speaker

News Notes from Rubio and Nearby Country

January notes from Rubio report mild weather and sunshine, school dismissed for measles exposure, and illness concerns as winter epidemics. Local families visit relatives near Washington and Kent, with several children recovering from colds. Community events include a Christmas drawing prize won by William Brinning and a large gathering at a local restaurant.

Rubio Hazel Siftler Washington High School Charley Derby Geel Mons Martha Cook Wilford Washington William Ruby Mildred Velma Lucy Cooks Ottumwa Lyman Cook Kent Michigan Bert Cook Murray Arthur Laithly William Brinning Near Valley Dravyd Kracaw Virginia George Wilson Havre Andy Brinning Gale

Col umbus Junction News Roundup Highlights Local Deaths and School Absences

Mrs. Stephen Knight 71 dies near Columbus Junction after years of illness. Harry Kauffmanel Buffalo 3 dies after blood poisoning from a small blemish. Cotter Savings Bank officers reelected with five percent dividend. Miss Mary Tallman and Maurice Doyle wed in Oskaloosa. Measles keep Columbus schools’ lower grades away. residents travel and visit families in Keokuk and Wayne counties.

Columbus Junction Stephen Knight Columbus Mary Alice Rinely Keokuk Iowa Louis County Knight Prank Mediapolis Zelda Wilhite Muscatine Nellie Thoight Harry Myr George Kaufman Thelma Max Rex Everest Cotter Savings Bank R Ll. Richards John Thomas Alfred Morgan F. M. Mossberrys Frank van Horn Cotter G. C. Duncan Richard Jenkins John Thomas Cotter R. L. Richards W. C. Jones Mary Tallman Winfield High School Maurice Doyle Winfield Beacon Force Oskaloosa

No Departure From Justice Policy Says Burke

Quote attributes Burke on justice as the great standing policy of civil society. It warns that any eminent departure from it under any circumstances lies under suspicion of not being policy at all.

Burke

Keota Couples Wed In Weekend Ceremonies And Local News

Miss Marjorie Dill and Everett J. Klein married at St Mary's chapel with Edna Klein and Dick Fisher as attendants. Alvin A Hulse wed Clara Osbourn New Year's Eve in Scottsbluff. he studied at Cornell College and works in banking. Mrs Hugh Kirkpatrick hospitalized for appendicitis. Keota residents travel to Sigourney for post office appointment exams on Jan 8.

Kpota Marjorie Dill Alle Dill Keota Everett J. Kiein A. J. Kiein Harpers St. Mary’s Chapel Father Seidel Edna Klein Des Moines Dick Fisher St. Louis Cornell College Scottsbluff A. A. Hulse Alvin Herbert Hugh Kirkpatrick Washington Hospital Sigourney

Local social notes from Crawford and surrounding area

Mrs Joe Schlatter hosts and visits with neighbors as families gather for holidays. Members of the community attend a junior class play in Wayland and a Swedesburg party with a student program and church service. News includes a wedding in Scotts Bluff Nebraska and various visits, calls, and shared meals among local residents.

Wayland Opera House Clarence Reth Lyman Johnson Lloyd Hill Hugh Conrad Ernest Seabranch Washington Stockfield Scotts Bluff Neb Corinne Powell Kearney Nebraska Conrad Seabranch Swedesburg Marie Vaoma Clever Wittmer Pauline Alie Joe Robert Schlatter

Christmas News From Haskins and Surrounding Homes

HASKINS Jan 4 report notes Lois Godlove Iona Cils and Sarah Warner visited the John Godlove home for Christmas. Warner returned home Thursday morning. Marjorie McCreedy spent the holidays with her parents and visited her brother Myral in Iowa City, then returned to Davenport. Leslie, from Lamont, was home during the break.

Lois Godlove Iona Cils Sarah Warner Washington John Godlove

Haskins Telephone Co elects officers at annual meeting

The Haskins Telephone Co held its annual meeting last Tuesday electing John Laskhak as president Harry Showalter as vice president L V Hazen secretary J C Jones treasurer and the operators remaining same as last year The article also notes residents traveling from Davenport Columbus Junction and Wayland for New Year events and visitors at local homes amid health scares Dana Eastwood presided over church affairs due to illness and many guests were noted around New Year festivities with several family mentions.

C. A. Boice R. G. Cherry R. E P. Brown President General Alice Meek Palestine Jerusalem Ethel and Vivian Booth Davenport Dale Ebner Columbus Junction Grace Stafford Haskins Telephone Co John Lashak Harry Showalter L. V. Hazen J. C. Jones Eastwood Douglas

Youthful performance for Benson car at local shop

The ad touts a full motor overhaul for N. J. Benson's automobile claiming the car now runs better and younger. Mr. Willits invites customers to visit the shop to compare prices and receive quotes.

N. J. Benson Mr. Willits

ATWATER KENT Radio Wins Enduring Favor From Wilsons

Mr and Mrs TL PL Wilson praise their ATWATER KENT radio noting it remains stylish and enjoyable through another winter, proving the older model grows more cherished with use.

TL. PL. Wilson Atwater Kent

Chevrolet Truck drives into Washington markets

John Tucker and Frank Bandy delivered a new Chevrolet Truck as sales surge in Washington. The dealer claims strong customer approval and low transportation costs, urging buyers to rely on experience as the best teacher.

John Tucker Frank Bandy Washington

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