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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

3

Birthday celebration and club gatherings reported

Last evening a birthday surprise honored Raymond Pieper on his twenty ninth birthday at his home with family and friends. The Young Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs Will Dupuis home with devotions a lesson and Enigma followed by refreshments. Mrs T A Michels hosted a six oclock dinner for Miss Hilda Michels and twelve guests then bridge. The Priscilla club met at Mrs Carl Hedges home with Fancy work and social time followed by a two course lunch served by the hostess and Mrs Will Jones.

Raymond Pieper Richard Raymond Joe Pieper Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Will Dupuis Edna Fynn Eberling Orie Turner T. A. Michels North Iown Avenue Hilda Michels Muscatine Miss Michels Carl Hedges East Madison Street Priscilla Club Will Jones

Mrs Charles Pauls Mrs Will Jones and Mrs Joe Falk and daughter Frances

Three women named Mrs Charles Pauls Mrs Will Jones and Mrs Joe Falk along with Frances daughter are documented in a brief social note.

Charles Pauls Will Jones Joe Falk Frances

Community clubs schedule meetings for Thursday week

Multiple groups including Fleur de Lis Carden and Friendship clubs announce Thursday afternoon or Friday evening gatherings. Meetings occur at Mrs. Birney home Y Woman's room John Foster home and various church and community venues with times around 2:30 to 6:30 PM. Specific addresses and dates mentioned.

Fleur-de-Lis Club Karl Birney Friendship Club John Foster

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Wright's

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E church will gather at 2 30 Friday afternoon at Mrs J E Wright's home. Mrs George Dowell will lead the lesson at the 29413 location.

West Chester The Baptist Church Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. EF. Church J. E. Wright George Dowell

Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Greenfield's Home

The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. E. E. Greenfield on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

M.ef Phil Weldin Siowa Ave Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church E. E. Greenfield

Consider Your School Board This Week

Mrs. Frank Haney introduces a two part series on school boards. The article notes that citizens know little about school finances and governance and urges informed participation to improve local education administration.

Dr Frank Norris Acquitted by Jury in Texas

The Rev J Frank Norris a Fort Worth pastor was acquitted of murdering Dr E Chipps last night in Austin Texas He predicted acquittal saying the verdict would make him a better pastor The shooting occurred in Norris million dollar church study during a summer confrontation Norris plans a Fort Worth reception as crowds praise the outcome The defense argued self defense and Norris testified Chipps advanced toward him The jury reached a one ballot verdict after a brief deliberation and a crowded courtroom applauded the decision

Austin Texas J. Frank Norris Fort Worth E. Chipps Ole Norris Chipps

Marion Sentinel Sold to J L Pape in Marion

The Marion weekly Sentinel formerly owned by the late Lloyd McCutcheon and edited by Lloyd Jr. has been sold to J. L. Pape. Pape, a Keota native, aims to keep the Bells subscribed and notes his Washington county roots. Mary J. Bell of the city praised him in a renewal letter.

Marion Lloyd = McCutcheon Lloyd Lloyd Jr J. L. Pape Keota Mary J. Bell

Lupton attends monument dealers convention in Des Moines

L B Lupton travels to Des Moines for several days to attend a monument dealers convention. Ralph Gibeon has returned from Hot Springs Ark after a weeks' vacation. Mrs Oscar Haney returns from Keosauqua Iowa. Ned Haney visits Iowa City for the university second semester continuing his studies. Farmers Cooperative offers Embrite Cleanser three cans for ten cents and sweet oranges at twenty cents per dozen.

L. B. Lupton Des Moines Monument Dealers Ralph Gibeon Oul Springs Ark Oscar Haney Keosauqua Iowa Ned Haney Lemmon Iowa City University

Citizens notes and council chatter from local town

Miss Marion Stewart recovers from minor injuries after a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Huston of Wyman visited, Frank Wells returns from Chicago on business. Wisie Long learns his father William Long, longtime local blacksmith, is seriously ill in Independence Town. Mrs. Tomlinson returns to Louis City after visiting relatives. Coffman brothers of Wayland were in town for business. A four year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Brady hopes to go to Chicago. a caller at 533 Black seeks transport. Mayo couple attend bakers convention in Rock Island. Hi Y club to serve oyster supper at Presbyterian church Friday 5:30 PM.

Wisie Long William Long Independence Town Tom Brady Chicago Presbyterian Church

France issues three million hunting permits at 200 francs

Three million hunting permits were delivered across France for the current season at a price of 200 francs each. A large share of the permits went to workmen.

France

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Iwomen Isociet Carden Club C. D. of A. Sewing Circle A. and Jr. Club Methodist Choir Rural Women’s Club S. M Zeradatha Council No R.L. McGuigan Home Department Waldemar Watch Chains Homer Stephen Jewelry and Music North Side Sq Washington Joy Hays Jersey Guernsey R. L de Laval Boy Randall D. F. Macon W. A. Anderson Frank Haney Washington Parent-Teachers Association Board of Education Frank Norris McCutcheon Paper At Embrite Farmers Cooperative Marion Stewart M. M. Huston Wyman Frank Wells Guy J. Tomlinson Louis City N. L. Long Peter and John Coffman Wayland O. R. Mayo Bakers Rock Island Tinker Bell Stella Cord H. Il Ward & CO
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