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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

3

Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Invite Members to Pot Luck

Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors invite all Woodmen and their wives to a pot luck supper at the hall on Thursday.

Town of West Chester Budget Hearing Notice

The Town council of West Chester will meet in West Chester Iowa on July 27 1928 to hear taxpayers on the proposed expenditures. The notice states the meeting is for budget estimate review and to allow public input on town spending.

West Chester Washington County Iowa Wuer Olive

Local Club Meetings and Social Events Listed

Rural Women’s club with Mrs Frank Heinigman meets Thursday afternoon for citizenship lesson. Fleur de Lis club with Mrs P F Whisler meets Thursday July 19. Ice cream social at New Haven church Wednesday evening July 18 featuring ice cream cake and bazaar. Country club dinner Thursday night July 19. The 1X club with Mrs Frank Casey meets Wednesday afternoon. Wellston Social club with Mrs H Turnipseed Thursday afternoon July 19. United Presbyterian church P Co U holds Saturday prayer meeting July 21 at 7 45 pm. public invited.

Fleur de Lis Club P. F. Whisler New Haven Wellston Social Club H. Turnipseed P. Co. U United Presbyterian Church

Obregon Killed by Assassin in Mexico City Cafe

In Mexico City a gunman assassinated General Obregon during a luncheon at a restaurant. The attacker named Juan fired several shots into Obregon’s back and cheek before being seized by Topete and others. Obregon died at his home after being taken there. Police named possible suspects and prepared to reveal motive. A guard of honor will accompany the body at the national palace.

Topetet General Obregon Obreecon Obregon Humberto Humberto Obregon National Palace Juan Juan Escapaulario Jos Juan Gonzales Gonzales O>regon

Local club notices and meetings listed for July weekend

Several community groups announce meetings and events. 4H Peppers gather July 19 at 1 30 pm with Lorena Donaldson. bring wrapping paper scissors pencil notebook. Ainsworth M KE ladies serve ice cream and cake July 21 on Front street. Christian Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon at the church with work for all. West Chester M E ladies meet at Mrs Henry Bowes home Friday afternoon bringing Home Mission papers. Rebekahs hold regular meeting Friday 8 pm. Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary society meets 2 30 Friday afternoon with Mrs John Jackson and Miss Veda Stryker speaking on missions. W R regular meeting Saturday afternoon July 21 expect good attendance.

Lorena Donaldson Ainsworth M. KE Ladies Aid Front Street Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M. E. Church Henry Bowes Home Mission Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church John Jackson Kg N 2Nd Ave Veda Stryker

Ladies Auxiliary Event at West Chester Presbyterian

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Presbyterian Church of West Chester invites all ladies to an afternoon gathering on Thursday July 19. The event promises a cordial reception and sociable program with light refreshments.

Howard G. Skinner United Presbyterian Church of West Chester

Voliva Names Successor as Zion City Leader

Wilbur Glenn Voliva, longtime overseer of Zion City, has chosen Apostle M. J. Mintern as his successor in the religious community founded by John Alexander Soure. Voliva, nearing age sixty, is reportedly in good health and may not intend to relinquish control, citing life’s uncertainty in his remarks.

Waukegan, III Wilbur Glenn Voliva Zion City John Alexander Soure M. J. Mintern Volvia

Vamping Venus Brings Irish Greek Political Satire to Fox

In this First National comedy, Charlie Murray plays an Irish politician knocked into ancient Greece where modern political tricks influence gods and tyrants. Louise Fazenda co stars as his wife and as Circe, with lavish sets and lively farce unfolding at the Fox Theatre.

First National Charlie Murray Louise Fazenda Fox Theatre Murray New York Greece Circe

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Q&c Kayser Frank Heinigman Frank Casey Earle W. Corbin & Co The Legion Auxiliary Sunset Park Christian Ladies Aid Rebekahs R. «. Wells Carl Walton G. R. Dillon W. R Voliva Belmont H.J. Ward & CO
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