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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1927

Page

6

Community clubs share meetings and picnics across town

Fern Cliff 4 H Club and Ladies Social Union of New Haven met with five members and nine visitors respectively to discuss talks demonstrations and social plans for July 27. The Kolah Club and C C C held Bible study papers and home visits with light refreshments. A large neighborhood gathering celebrated Mrs Earl Kephart's July birthday with a picnic in Roy Kephart's pasture and a cake baked by Mrs Louis Baker. Various clubs held a Christiana Endeavor society election and a social tea with refreshments and games. The Fairfield Washington club dinner and dance highlighted by a Parsons college group and a four piece orchestra. Rebekah picnic at Sunset Park closed the week with a casual social.

Fern Cliff Bable Clara Telford Helen Caldwell Ladies Social Union of New Haven Cora. Davidson Earl Kephart Roy Kephart Howard Baker Louis Baker Ray Smith Silas Caldwell Helen Charles Kephart Helen Simmering Frank Kephart Elmer’ Kephart Rosemary Club Geo. McGinnis Ainsworth Evelyn McGinnis Maurine Walker Robert Schantz Haskins Christiana Endeavor Society Stockwell of Cotter Hazel Booth Genevieve Jackson Martha Jones Rodney Rahenold Vivian Booth Dhelma Swisher Delores Hazen Fairfield Club Washington Club Ralph Thompson Washington Smith Fairfield Parsons College Adpiba Rebekah Club Sunset Park Jugenheimer

Ladies Aid Luncheon and Local Meetings At Pleasant Hill Church

The Ladies Aid of Pleasant Hill church hosts a Mother and daughters luncheon Friday afternoon two to four with Mrs. N. M. Spiedel as principal speaker. A regular meeting of 12713 W. OR is set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. A Pythian sisters meeting is slated Tuesday at 8 o'clock with balloting and initiation.

Ladies Aid Pleasantt Hill Church Mothers and Daughters N. M. Spiedel W. OR Department Newton Pythian Sisters M. E Loren Horton Crawfordsville Shrader Pleasant Hill Church

Past Noble Grand Circle meeting set at Edna Reubsam home

The Past Noble Grand Circle will meet Monday afternoon at Edna Reubsam's home. Those wishing to attend should gather at Mayo's Bakery by 1 30 PM. Attendees bringing cars are asked to do so.

Noble Grand Circle Edna Reubsam Mayo's Bakery

Inventions by Women in Patent Office Records

Inventions of Women Patent office records show that women inventors focus on domestic article improvements while recent years bring notable mechanical inventions by women.

Patent Office Womar

Nor Heat Prostration Another Thing There Isn’t So Much Of

Detroit News notes a scarcity of longitude matters near the North Pole amid reports of heat issues and unusual weather patterns, reflecting a quirky regional dispatch.

North Pole Longitude Detroit

Washington County People Visit and Travel Notes

Local items list visitors and trips including Mrs Frank Haney and two daughters Edith and Neda visiting in Des Moines at the home of Butler Beer. Opal Ramge Meath of Elsberry Missouri stays with her parents Mr and Mrs John Ramge. Sherman Gingerich and family plan to move to Baraboo Wisconsin for a Star and Hupmobile garage. Various residents travel to Central City Burlington Wayland and Des Moines for visits and events. A missing home mail package is reported at Davenport Rock Island station.

Frank Haney Edith Neda Des Moings Opal Ramge Meath Elsberen, Mo John Ramge Sherman Gingerich Barahoo Wisconsin Sherman Jo Ho Warren Central City Iowa Frank Macon Harry A. C. Curry A. P. Townsley John Dariess Illinois Frank Muscatine Washington County Harry Macon Chicago Clinton Rock Island Davenport Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. George Hayes

Funeral services for Mrs. George Hayes were held at 2 90 yesterday afternoon at the K A Jones funeral home conducted by Dr W W Bowers with music by a quartet from the Methodist choir including Carl Hedges Remps Hampsher and Yverette Griffith Honorary pallbearers were H J Cuddetrack A B DIN George Gilbert T O George William Knox and Walter Kleese Active pallbearers were Dale Atkinson Roscoe Anderson Games Combs H T Carris Henry Doig and Elmer Harning Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.

Hayes George Hayes K. A. Jones Funeral Home W. W. Bowers Methodist Carl Hedges Remps Hampsher Yverette Griffith H. J. Cuddetrack A. B. Din George Gilbert T. O. George William Knox Walter Kleese Dale Atkinson Roscoe Anderson Games Combs

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Miss Harriett Pratt heads home to Trenton Missouri after a week with Mrs. C Hubbs and Mrs. Mary Fisher. Mrs Roy Durtan from Wellman shops in town and Mrs Frank Huber plans a short visit. Dougherty Bros advertises athletic union suits for 35 cents. Mr and Mrs Gorge Anderson from Des Moines arrive to visit Mrs Helen Fulton this weekend.

Roy Durtan Wellman Frank Huber Gorge Anderson Des Moines Helen Fulton

Local visitors and shoppers from Colfax and Wellman

Mrs Minnie Jennings and daughter Martha of Colfax Texas are visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Sweet. Mr and Mrs David Winegarden of Wellman were in town this morning for shopping.

Minnie Jennings Martha Colfax, Ta Fred Sweet David Winegarden of Wellman

Local youth to visit Cedar Falls family this weekend

Harry Macon plans a weekend visit from Cedar Falls to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Magon. He will spend the weekend with the family and resume daily routines afterward.

Harry Macon Cedar Falls Frank Magon

Ford Coupe for sale with starter and rims for 125

Ford Coupe offers with starter and demountable rims, runs and looks fine. Price set at 125 dollars. Car is expected to go quickly.

Used tires and Chevrolet trucks for sale this season

We offer a variety of used tires in good condition at cheap prices. Mariners threshing season is near, so consider a Chevrolet Truck. Call or write us to arrange a showroom visit and see available trucks.

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Pure Long-Lasting Finish

Sher man Bros Drug Gists advertise MELLO-GLO powder as a French process beauty product that protects skin in all weather. It claims to avoid dryness and pore clogging, resist perspiration, and stay on longer while feeling pure and fine.

Sherman Bros

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