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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1926

Page

6

Local Club Activities Highlight Fortnightly and Village Societies

Fortnightly Club members meet in the YWCA room with Mrs McCleery presiding to hear committee reports and pledge twenty five cents per capitas for state federation dues. Local gifts include one hundred dollars for the YW and donations to the Scholarship and Loan Fund. Tours note many other women's groups hosting dinners, programs, and fundraisers across town, with new officers elected for several societies.

Fortnig ‘Club HW. HL. McCleery CW McLaughlin First District Treacurry

Notices of Society Meetings Remain on Calendar

Notice-Pythian Sisters hold regular meeting Tuesday at 7 50 in the Hall by order of M IC. A special meeting is set for Tuesday evening January 19. Sunshine Community Club, Havie So oalelit, West Minister Guild, Fortnightly Club literature department, and other groups plan afternoon or evening gatherings with hostesses named.

M. IC West Minister Guild Prevyterian Church In Eastwood

Tie WoT Meeting Set For Saturday at 2 30

A notice announces a Saturday 2 30 meeting of Tie WoT with balloting and other business to be conducted. The brief item notes upcoming organizational procedures and agenda.

Nothee O Queen Esther Circle Meeting Led by Lavera Stewart

Nothee O Queen Esther Circle will meet Monday at 7 30 PM Alma Karel Lavera Stewart will lead devotionals Esther Martin will have charge of the lesson Rts

Nothee—O Queen Esther Circle Alma Karel Lavera Stewart Esther Martin Rts

Notice De Molas Regular Meet Monday Evening

De Molas holds a regular meeting Monday evening at 7 20 with degrees to be awarded. Max McCall and Harold Johnson are noted, with Johnson acting as scribe on S518.

de Molas Max McCall Harold Johnson Scribe

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Meeting Notice

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 6 14 Bring dishes and sandwiches are one dish of food to pass Notice The Lexington Ladies Aid Society will meet at the church Thursday afternoon January 21 Serving committee Mrs Bert Dill Mrs Everett Smith Mrs Jake Sip ler Entertainment committee Mrs Wade Gardner Mrs Morte Embree Mrs Cecil Amloney Each member are asked to bring a favorite recipe for the recipe exchange The Evening Art Section of Port nightly club will meet with Carol Forgey Tuesday Jan 19 at 7 30

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Sétz Lexington Ladies Aid Society Bert Dill Everett Smith Jake Sipler Wade Gardner Morte Embree Cecil Amloney Carol Forgey

Grandview Lodge installs officers and local society events

A. M. Sheridan led district officers in Grandview as Grandview Lodge No. 724 and Emma Beekman channel Co. FE. 8S. installed officers. Reports mention Mason City marriage plans for Fern Edwards and Ralph Marshall, local schooling notes, fire at Verne Hanft’s house, and ice harvesting at Cone Lake.

Columbus Junction A. M. Sheridan Grandview Grandview Lodge N. G Clarence Tiger V. G. Verne Buster John McGrew WL. S. N Frank Bishop Reuben Rexroth Clay Arnhood Kortz W. H. McGrew Charlie Wilson Clarence Raussenberger S. S John Walters V. G Chet Stephens Fred Wiele Jim Wehr Reuben McGill Willis McGrew Emma Beekman Wm. Biddle Almond Woodruff Hawkeye of Co Grace Butler Verne Fred Eilers Monticelte Fred Duncan Alice Orris U. 1. Hospital Iowa City

Marriage Announcement for James Scott in Reno Nevada

Friends report the marriage of James Scott to a young woman in Reno Nevada. Scott, formerly employed at Getta Drug Store before World War I, has entered government service. Also listed are newly elected Prix cilla club officers: president Mrs Edna Bell first vice president Mrs May Anwyl secretary treasurer Mrs Carrie Grilli assistant secretary Mrs Maude Shearer.

Homer Birpey T. J. Harvey H. P. Wilson James Scott Reno Nevada

Local residents keep busy with visits and chores in Valley

Jan 14 notes describe Mr and Mrs Sam Munson and others visiting friends in the area. Word of sickness lists and community gatherings at Royal Neighbors Lodge and Ladies Aid Society. Calves bought in Tatleyrand and butcher work by J Pfeifer and others, with several trips to Washington for business.

Withington Sami Munson Ottumwa Guy Black Jodie Zear Myrtle Frank Joe Hartnell Royal Nebbhors Lodge Ruhio BF. L. Breitenbach Frankie Washington Ladies 4d Fern Hartnell Lee Henry John A. Greiner Tatleyrand Robertson Snyder Marine Churchhill Andy Jake Hotle J. A. Teal A. Beiter Deal Otto and Clark Pfeifer Francis Feltz Bialness Loren Fleig Near Rubio

Havre Local Notes Include Births and Housewarming

The Havre page reports a new baby at Aaron Stafford’s home with Dave Ferettson moving into a recently finished Havre residence. Sunshine Community Club members and families visited Joe Klopfensteig’s home Friday evening to honor Frede, with a miscellaneous shower and gifts for the new home.

Sunshine Community Club Fred Klopfenstein Joe Klopfenstein Havre Tan Martin Westen John Zierloway Selter Aaron Stafford Dave Ferettson Sunshine Community — Club Joe Klopfensteig Frede

Local social notes share visits and everyday routines

The letter page records neighbors visiting families, hosting dinners, and small town events. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Zieslowsky, the Gerdes family, and the McBride family, plus comments on improvements, musical evenings, and a radio program.

Long winded Sandy Hook letter from January notes

The writer in Sandy Hook recounts a busy day with mentions of George Dukes sale and crowd effects, local farm activities and seed corn prices, and a trip to Washington. He praises community members, comments on rent and farming economics, and shares personal anecdotes about dogs, a Walnut Women’s Club dinner, hens dust baths, and a thriving begonia.

Sandy Hook Journal George Duke Mr. Duke Duke Jo Wolfe Nek Cod Prin Ralph Dyugherty Ralph Alex Miller Speel W. Co Wall Karl Bewera Warren Brighton Fee Farmers Union Brighton Thesday W. C Journal Force Homestead Farm Tony Rosy S. H Ross Coe Siel Lubelle

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