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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

6

Daughters of Union Veterans hold first 1927 meeting in courthouse

The Daughters of Union Veterans meet at the courthouse for the first 1927 gathering. Officers and committee chairs report strong finances and active service. installation proceeds with Mrs. C W McLaughlin as installing officer and a large turnout honors late 1926 members.

Daughters of Union Veterans of Court House Washinton C. W. McLaughlin Edna Flynn Chas A. Speer Will Dupuis Fred Palmer H. E. Case Dela Miller T. J. Harvey Frank Gobble Hugh McCleery A. L. Young Della Miller J. W. Enslin C P. Weldin E. M. Davis Carolyn Hamilton Maurine McLaughlin C. W. McLaughilin C. A Speer F.G. Moore Edith Miller W. J. Taylor C. W. M.laughilin Gobble Gobbe Speer West Main Street Judge Dewey Clayton Neiswanger Graham Theatre Congress Hotel Neiswanger Lucy Lane American Legion Auxiliary C. A. Speer The Daughters of the Civil War Veterans Della Neil Spanish- American Auxiliary Glenn Hayes W. BR. C Dale Atkinson American Legion Aut Towm Ainsworth W. F. Delaney Delaney C. M. Eden Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester

Lincoln school PTA Meeting Announces Health Talk

On Thursday January 26 at 7 30 P M the Parent Teachers Association of Lincoln school holds its monthly meeting. Dr Fastwood will discuss health and Miss Charlotte Foster will speak with humorous readings. Mrs Frank Haney reports on the recent convention. a goldfish bowl will be awarded to the leading room.

Parent-Teachers Association of Lincoln School Fastwood Frank Haney Charlotte Foster

Ladies of Wellston Social Club Plan Noon Pot Luck

The Ladies of the Wellston Social club entertain families at noon Thursday with a pot luck dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKinstry home. Other items note Women’s Missionary meetings and club activities including Jolly Witty dance and Rebekah and Woman’s Relief Corps gatherings.

Wellston Chas. McKinstry

Rural Woman's Club Dinner Set for Jan 22 at Briley Home

The Rural Woman's club schedules a dinner for Saturday January 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs B C Briley with members and guests invited to attend.

Rural Woman's Club B. C. Briley

Keota Notes: Stein lands major paving contract and local news

Peter Stein of Cherokee, formerly a Keota cashier, lands a 52606.99 contract for grading and drainage on a 6.5 mile road south of Cherokee ahead of paving. Also noted: Mrs. B F Coffman dies after illness. Chas D Kirkpatrick named Iowa master farmer. visits by Roy Coffman, Edna Davis, Theresa Savage and others. Mrs. Thomson remains critically ill. nurse Miss Gardner from Oskaloosa attends.

B. F. Coffman B .F. Coffman Roy Coffman Canada Edna Davis Theresa Savage Irene Otha Coffman Keota Methodist Church Chas. D. Kirkpatrick Iowa Wallace Farmer Des Moines Muscatine Journal Charles Stewart Near West Chester T. S. Thomson

Peach Conserves Sold by Farmers Cooperative

Large can of table peaches labeled Farmers Cooperative appears in an item noting canned goods and distribution. The fragment suggests a sale or stock reference for a cooperative distributor.

Farmers Cooperative

Bees for sale at major European market in Veenendaal

In Holland a large bee market thrives in Veenendaal. Last year 1,586 swarms traded, totaling about 30 million bees valued at roughly $1,500. Experts note buying bees requires specialized knowledge.

Europe Veenendaal Holland

Cold climate residents may have larger brains than warm region people

Scientists claim a general rule that populations in colder climates develop larger heads and heavier brains than those in warmer parts of the world. The idea links head size to adaptation in energy use and environmental stress.

15 year old girl conquers Robben Island to Rogge Bay swim

Trudie Ederle pursues Miss Vegey Duncan as the champion lone distance swimmer. The 15 year old schoolgirl swam Robben Island to Rogge Bay, Cape Town in 9 hours 22 minutes, a feat deemed tougher than the English Channel and previously done only by a man 17 years ago.

Trudie Ederle Vegey Duncan Robben Island Rogge Bay Cape Town English Channel

Rev C F E Hamilton Leads Prairie Flower Revival Service

Washington Route 6 notes revival at Prairie Flower Sunday led by Rev C F E Hamilton with Mr Catlett guiding at Washington Baptist. Various local families visit, home projects progress, and school meals begin as nurses aid scarlet fever cases. Measles quarantine lifted, and local residents travel for visits.

Washington R. R Dan C. FE. Hamilton Prairie Flower Catlett Washington Baptist ‘Church Albert Paul John Bower Longnecker Oskaloosa Lexington Wade Gardner Paul Mort Emde Emde Mr. Hewitt West Chester Mr. Gray Thomas McAvoy Davenport Robert McAvoy Flora Frank McAvoy Near West Chester Buelah Mary Flera Davidson John Mapel Kennedy Walter Patterson John McCrab Jesse Campbell Ira Amlong Win Durst Kalona W. D. Booth Town City Ethel Paul Erna Mapel Helen, Bernice Florence Amlong Cc. Timmins

Marx Unable To Form New German Cabinet

Berlin January 20 Wilhelm Marx again tasked to form a German cabinet after failing earlier to assemble a middle party Reichstag coalition. President Hindenburg designated Marx to continue the effort despite the setback.

Marx Berlin von Hindenburg Wilhelm Marx Reichstag

Notice of Probating Will in District Court Iowa

Public notice in Washington County Iowa announces filing of Louis Eagle deceased will dated March 25 1918. Hearing set for January 27 1927 at 9:00 AM at Washington Court House before the District Court to prove the will and determine probate.

Iowa Louis Eagle Janay Ton District Court D. C. Kilgore Washingwn

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