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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1928

Page

6

Community Farewell, Club Activities Highlight Havre News

Last Friday Havre social club members hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kephart and family who move soon. The P. H. Club elected new officers and planned a potluck. Epworth League hosted a ten cent admission evening with a one act play. Odho Himmerich wed Lena Kephart in Washington with Mr. and Mrs. Strum in attendance.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Mr. Schuster Jeannette Karel Edwin Griffith Winifred Allen Odho Himmerich Lena Kephart Washington The Baptist Parsonage A. Vinz Jesse Strum West Chester Himmerich

Local Society Notices Of Potlucks And Meetings

Prosperity En campment No 58 and families with the ladies Encampment Auxiliary plan a pot luck supper at I O O F hall Friday January 27 at six o clock. Pilotsburg Ladies Aid holds all day meeting with Mrs Sadie Rickey February 2. bring sandwiches and a covered dish. Booster club meets with Mrs Orville Caldwell Tuesday afternoon January 31. Young People s Bible class at Presbyterian church led by Dr Eastwood hosts a potluck at the church Monday evening January 30. bring one generous dish to pass, sandwiches, silver and dishes. Jolly Fifty Club dance at Moose Hall Friday night.

I. O. O. F. Hall Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Sadie Rickey Young People's Bible Presbyterian Church Eastwood

Swafford Council Hosts Noted Masonry Guest Maj Gen Fries

Stafford Council No 28 R S M Iowa City hosts last evening meeting with visitors from Dubuque Manchester Clinton Davenport and other places. Maj Gen Amos A Fries guest of honor spoke on gas warfare and conferred degrees, marking a high honor for Fries. Several local and visiting members attended a bountiful six o'clock dinner and noted the impressive work on the Super Excellent Masters device. Local society notes list residents attending church and social visits across the area.

Stafford Council No Iowa City Dubuque Manchester Clinton Davenport Swafford Council Iowa Amos A. Fries Washington Washington, D. C Gneral Fries Jes West Point France Swafford Claude Rholehack Pete Cnossen Henry Loig J. Rothschild

Local Social Notes and Visits in VEO Community

VEO Mrs. George Bray Correspondent reports callers at George Bray and Mrs. Verle Beauchamp attend a funeral in Ollie. Woodford and Heston families from Des Moines mourn Mrs Kate Heston. Several residents attend events at D. E. Miller and Hugh Emry homes. Wilma Jones has scarlet fever but recovers. Various visits involve the Roberts, Trail, Gowey, and Anderson families. A program and pre social are planned for Wednesday night.

Veo A. W. Woodford George Bray Weldon Heston Alison Jones Des Moines Kate Heston Verle Beauchamp Thomas J. Brown Ollie Wilma Jones D. E. Miler Gladys Gwendolyn Hugh Emry Letha Roberts Fairfield Henry Pickard Pleasant Plain Ed A. Hosler Leighfern Mildred Emry Fairfield School William Roberts Harlan Roberts Wm. L. Trail Amanda Trail Otis Anderson Mildred Verlin Blanche Ramsey Herman Gowey Mabel Coffin

Iowa City Elks Lodge Fined for Prohibition Violation

Federal Judge in Council Bluffs fined four officers $250 each and the Iowa City Lodge $1,500 after guilty pleas to violating federal prohibition laws. A $500 bond allowed immediate reopening of lodge rooms despite the injunction, following a raid that seized five and a half gallons of alleged alcohol.

Iowa City Council Bluffs Iowa City Elks Lodge J. W. Molyneaux George Reichard Dr J. Ward Ed Cole Louis Battac Lodge Elu

Doctor J F Cook Faces Sentence Next Week in Murder Case

Dr Jesse L Cook of Oxford Junction was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Eva Thompson 19 of Oxford Mills. Sentencing set for early next week by Judge F L Anderson with a ten years to life penalty. Mrs Eva Cook his wife faces a similar charge on the criminal docket. The jury reached its verdict in three hours.

Cedar Rapids Jesse L. Cook Oxford Junction Eva Thompson Oxford Mills F. L. Anderson Eva Cook Cook Dr. Cook

Balmoral Castle Receives Modern Heating Upgrade

Balmoral Castle now has modern heating and attendant facilities ensuring comfort for the Queen and her ladies-in-waiting. The update marks a shift from the chilly duties once faced in Victorian days, with improved comfort during official duties.

Balmoral Castle Victoria

Burke's Cod Liver Oil and Iron Tablets Claim Quick Health Boost

A sales pitch urges tired people to try Burke's Cod Liver Oil and Iron Tablets to combat anemia and restore strength. It touts a new iron form combined with cod liver oil and claims rapid, marvelous results from use under Sherman Brothers, druggists in Washington, Iowa.

Burke Amazi Ag Pew Burkes Sherman Brothers S. W. Corner Square Washington, la

Eardley Bell Denies Candidacy for District Judge

Wellman attorney Eardley Bell stated by phone he is not a candidate for the district judgeship to succeed Judge Charles A. Dewey as he takes a federal post. He added he did not understand how his name reached press dispatches and radio. Leading contenders named are J. G. Patterson of Oskaloosa and Ed P. Malmberg of Newton as governor appointed after senate confirmation.

Eardley Bell Wellman Washington County Charles A. Dewey Bell Washington John Hammill J. G. Patterson Oskaloosa Ed P. Malmberg Newton Senate Drowey Iowa

Funeral of Mrs Porter on Friday in Ainsworth

Funeral services for Mrs James Porter 82 of Ainsworth will be Friday at 2 50 p m at her residence private Rev W B McCrory of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church to officiate Friends may view the casket at the L A Jones funeral home tonight or tomorrow morning until 9 30 a m Mrs Porter a pioneer of the Ainsworth community widow of Civil War veteran James Porter 59 years married they lived on a farm southeast of town She is survived by three children Glenn Bind and Ellie two grandchildren Mrs S Fred Orris and Grayte Porter one great grandson Seok Orris plus many relatives The Porter family preceded her in death including her husband and two children Jennie Porter Hulick and J Paul Porter

James Porter Ainsworth W. B. McCrory Ainsworth United Martha J. (Paul) Porter Stittsburg Dear Creek James Nancy Hamilton Pool Iowa Robert Custer Second United Presbyterian Congregation Washington

Priest and Tribune Editor Freed Over Contempt Charge

In Dubuque Iowa Rev C B Koetzinger of Tonia and E J Fnelling editor of the New Hampton Tribune were freed on contempt of court charges by Judge P J Nelson. A citation for the contempt hearing followed publication of an article referring to judicial indigence in relation to a court action involving the priest.

Dubuque, Na C. B. Koetzinger Tonia E. J. Fnelling The New Hampton Tribune P. J. Nelson Dubuque the Tribune Goetzinger

Amusements at Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday

The Fox Theatre will show the Universal feature Fang of Destiny with Dynamite the wonder dog in the lead canine role. Edmund Cobb stars opposite Betty Caldwell in a Western melodrama set amid oil discovery transforming vast ranges and cattle kings, offering action suspense and heart interest.

Fox Theatre Wonder Dog West

Miss Caldwell Charms in Silver Screen Debut

The realm of the silver sheet notes Miss Caldwell displays a charming screen personality and a performance likely to gain her many admirers.

Caldwell

U I Club Ladies Host Weekend Dinner

The U. & I Club ladies will entertain their husbands Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Amos. A potluck supper will be served.

U. & I Club Amos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Havre Fred Kephart Will McBride Harry Bishop Raymond Witting Virgil Wittmer Elmer Kephart Dale Cole Annetta McGinnis Edna Witrig Mrs. Kephart P. H. Club Lloyd Neiswanger Farm Bureau Leslie Gates Ernest Rouse Rouse Neiswanger Charles Palmer Orville Caldwell Jolly Fifty Moose Hall Spalding Joel Hoskins Pleasant, Plain McDowell Ada Watson Minnie Fellmore Grace Gowey Louise Idaho W. L. Bray Ed Statler Minnie Elmore Mrs Henry Williams Merrill Gowey Mahlon Roberts Abi Ellis Richland Lawrence Bush Russell Simmons O. C. Spalding Oz Gowey Lawrence Hadley Zora Esther Johnson Dickson R. A. Spalding C. C. Rogers Eldon D. E. Miller Says Irving Fisher Yale University United States Moore Columbia University America Southern Utilities Company Utility Service J. F. Cook Miss Thompson Diate Rin Tin Tin Edmund Cobb Betty Caldwell Armand Phillips & Hebner Washington, Iowa J. W. Enslin Ecru Gach Carters Ladies’ Union Rollins West Side
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