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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1934

Page

6

Local social reports note interchurch visitor groups and Mr and Mrs Anwyl visit

Social items urge timely submissions for the paper and recount visits by Crawfordsville and Ainsworth circles to the U P church. Milson circle members from Crawfordsville with Rev Porter join Ainsworth Kings Daughters with Rev Sharpe. Max Anwyl and bride Nelle Coleman visit relatives in Washington and Crawfordsville after a Bloomington ceremony.

Crawfordsville Ainsworth United Presbyterian Margaret Owen U. P Milson Circle A. N. Porter Ainsworth Kings Daughters S. F. Sharpe D. C

Missionary Visitors Honored at Wellman

July 26 Wellman Baptist church hosted a surprise party for Lucille Dewey visiting her parents Rev and Mrs Dewey. World Wide Guild members and local families attended a lawn evening with games, music, ice cream, cake, and a brief program highlighting Dewey’s missionary work among Nevada Indians.

Wellman Congregation of the Baptist Church Lucille Dewey Dewey World Wide Guild Ray Sitter Hearch

Krabill Elected to Head Widmer Reunion Group

WAYLAND July 26 two hundred eighty one Widmer descendants met at the park. Officers elected were President Lester B. Krabill secretary Miss Father Widmer and treasurer Dale Widmer. A basket dinner followed with group singing led by S. C. Wittmer. Families represented include Dan Widmer and Dan Wittmer with multiple members. many others attended.

Eleanor Augustine Eleanor Isabelle Combs Rosalie Combs Bernadine Long Wayland Widmer Lester B. Krabill Washington Father Widmer Dale Widmer Ulaski Mr. Krabill S. C. Wittmer Havre Jed Dan Widmers Pulaski Rose Widmer Barker Milton John Allimans J. W Grabers Lester Kradbill Joep W. Rich J. T. Wenger Henry Grabers Dan Wittmers Fara Wittmers S. C. Wittmers Joe Witmers Dave Miller Mike Richard Joe T Wenger Ed Widmer Chriss Riechelberger C. H. Roth George Herzog L. G. Graber Elmer Graber Peter Graber, Jr O. F. Preys Chriss Rreyenberger Margaret Witting Chriss Graber Willam Widmer Edd Krabill Jacop Herchey Lioyd Widmer John Widmer Lioyd Alliman Dan &. Graber C. G Widmer Sam Nebel Chriss Wyse J. J Widmer Ralph Hilbrant Joe Widmers Omer Seberg Arthur Boshart Willard Leiehty C G. Widmer Wilbur Schantz Pete Widmer Elmer Wyse Pete W. Widmer Henry Widmer J.C. Wenger Pen Widmer Dan Schantz Elon Roshart Ezra Keyenberger Dan Nebel Otto Sutter Ed Eicher Jacob Widmer Dan Alliman August Zieglowsky Mary Hanenstein Peter P. Graber Aaron Wyse Mary Krahill P. G. Widmer Jacob Graber Dan G. Widmer Homer Wenger Paul Widmers William Fichelbergers William Leichty Pete Grabers Fred Wryses William Eitchers Simon Wyses Dan Conrad

Birthday notices and society events at local churches

A collage of birthday acknowledgments for figures such as Henry Little and Ella Boole, plus reports on United Presbyterian and Methodist church activities. Highlights include Mrs Ella Boole’s birth date, the Toronto convention role, W C T U views on prohibition, and recent church picnics and committees at Bethel and Sunset Park.

J. R. George Ella Alexander Boole Dry Forces George

Jolly Quilting Circle Contest and Entertains Winners

The Jolly Quilting circle hosted a program for contest winners at the losers captain Mrs Ren Miller home. A playlet The New Members of the Ladies Aid was performed with period costumes and a round song. Ms Reed winner’s captain was away in Illinois. Guests included hostess daughters in law Mrs Golia Miller and Mrs Will Miller and Mrs Susan Smith. Refreshments followed. The Clara Bo Henderson Home Missionary Society met at West Chester M F F Church with good attendance despite heat. The president presided.

Jolly Quilting Circle Mra Ren Miller Ladies Aid Mre B Reed Illinois Golia Miller Will Miller Susan Smith Clara Bo Henderson Home Missionary Society of the West Chester M. F&f

Gas and Electric Apliances Still Boost Home Comfort in Heat

Hot days prove the value of gas and electric service. An electric fan costs under a cent to run, a refrigerator about seven to eight cents daily, a gas range roughly three cents per meal, and a lightweight electric iron about ten to twelve cents weekly. A Hoover cleaner keeps floors clean for about three cents weekly. Many other appliances can improve comfort year round.

Alaska mission work studied by local society

Mrs. Ola Brumback led devotions and Mrs. A. W. MacBlain chaired a program on home mission work among migrants. Mrs. Brumback outlined Alaska mission fields and Mrs. Stouffer described methods used there. Mrs. Ida V. Hough discussed Education in Alaska and the society plans to send work home. Mrs. Stouffer closed with stewardship remarks.

Ola Brumback A. W. MacBlain Alaska Brumback Stouffer Ida V. Hough

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Met With Nine Members

The Eureka Ladies' Aid Society met yesterday afternoon led by Mrs. Charles Zear with nine members and two guests Mrs. Lester Nicola and Miss Marjorie Porrats. Attendees socialized and worked on hand crafts. A brief business meeting was led by Mrs. Howard Wagner. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be in four weeks with Mrs. Roy Davison.

Lele Woodburn Tom Downing Fred Downing Louis Rath Elsie Norman Logan Ahrens Anna Springer George Jarrard Sam Neill Sam Munson Art Duensing Martha Downing Woodburn Herman Schultz Jeanette Woodburn Rath Eureka Ladies’ Aid Society Charles Zear Lester Nicola Marjorie Porrats Howard Wagner Roy Davison

Presbyterian Choir Practice Announced for Friday Evening

The Presbyterian church schedules choir practice at 7 30 Friday night. The venue is the church with no further details.

Presbyterian

Washington township social events schedule

The Washington township Farm Bureau meets Thursday evening at Mrs. Arthur Wead's home with 4-H presenting and moving pictures. Philathea class holds a Sunset park pot luck supper on Thursday July 26 at 7 00 p m. Garden club gathers at Mrs. Geo Maxwell at 7 20 with a Fairfield bird club speaker. Past chief circle visits Mrs. Nancy Dewey on East Madi

Washington Township Farm Bureau Arthur Wead The Methodist Church Sunset Park Garden Club Geo. Maxwell Fairfield Bird Club Chief Circle Nancy Dewey East Madi

Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Harry Turner W M and A W Yard secretary are noted officers in the notice.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Harry —. Turner W. M A. W. Yard

Train Schedule Fragments Show Local Passenger and Freight Stops

A dated timetable lists daily and weekly rail services with train numbers, routes, and stopping points. It includes local freight Nos 9 82 88 81 and passenger Nos 30 12 4 11 1 82 88 plus branch and mixed trains with times and notes on California passengers and county seat stops.

Apache Golden State Limited California el Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodlander

Church Social and Club Meetings Schedule

Baptist ladies host monthly social at the church Friday afternoon at 2 30. Friendship club holds an evening meeting at Wayne Gideon home Friday July 27 at 7 pm. Members to bring a cake. W H M S meets at Mrs Chas Thomas home July 27 with a special program by Mrs Alice Shaver. Jacksonite 4H club meets with Wilma Palmer Friday afternoon July 27.

Baptist Friendship Club Wayne Gideon Chas. Thomas Town Ave Alice Shaver Jackonsite 4H Wilma Palmer

Braden Society Notes on Visits and Local Gatherings

Mrs. F. G. Mason correspondent reports Mr and Mrs A R Smith Mrs Fred Franklin Willis Richards left for Tennessee to visit a sister and plan a Chicago stop to see A Century of Progress. Mrs Henry Jugenheimer of Le Claire TA stayed at Elmer Mason home. Warren Norton sold chicken grit. Forest Donaldeson Walter James and toth visited Mrs Oliver Rice to see Forests cousin Geo Rice of Washington. Mr and Mrs Roy Moore and son Robert and Frances Olinger visited the Hunts. Will Richards family visited Richards mother Mrs F M. Stunt did business in Washington with Sam Wittrie.

Will Turnipseed Mother Turnipseed John Birkey W. J Brown Casius Crossett Ralph Foster Paul Noffsinger Joanne Marner Lester Yoder Vera Viva Vivian Ayers Shirley Atkins Gwendolyn Brown Lucille Stewart Nevada Rbraden A. R Smith Fred Franklin Willis Richards Tennessee Chicago Henry Jugenheimer le Claire Elmer Mason Warren Norton Forest Donaldeson Walter James Toth Oliver Rice Forest Geo. Rice Washington, Cp Roy Moore Robert Frances Olinger Henry Homer Hunt Will Richards Mary Lee Dale Richards F. M Smith

Aimee Semple McPherson Worship Evening

Readable fragment notes a Monday evening event featuring Aimee Semple McPherson, inviting attendees to hear her speak or lead a service. No further details available in the text.

Aimee Semple McPherson

Sunspot Flames Belt Out 560000 Miles at 100 Miles per Second

The sun vents giant chimneys of plasma that extend 560000 miles, ejecting matter at roughly 100 miles per second as observed in solar activity.

Two Kinds of Conversation Said by Hi Ho Sage

The CHINATOWN sage Hi Ho defines two types of talk. One seeks mutual learning the other aims to deceive.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Thornton & Minor P'TM Lef Ointment Ad

Sold and guaranteed by druggists for 57 years this private formula ointment targets rectal issues. If not sold by your druggist, send his name and 1% to pay postage and packing for a large trial tube. Thornton & Minor Clinic Suite 117 926 McGee St Kansas City Mo Advy.

Thornton & Minor Clinic McGee St Kansas City Advy

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