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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1924

Page

6

Society notes chronicled a busy weekend of events

The U and I club hosted a hard times party at the Harry Crowe home with guests in rough attire and prize contests won by J. C. Fields. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hoxeworth of Galesworth II. John Nickerson Junior and Edna Sperry wed yesterday morning at Rev. J. K. Coates’s home in Washington. Mrs. Carleton Haven entertained fourteen children for Hetty Jane Haven’s sixth birthday with ice cream and cake. Mrs. Ab Anderson and Mrs. F. R. Mautthe led girl classes in a B E B picnic plan at the Methodist church but weather shifted plans to a seven o’clock social and supper. The Young Ladies Missionary Society hosted a social with music from a Victrola and two vocal solos by Miss Juanita Eilis. A bridal wreath and yellow rose table served strawberry shortcake to about twenty attendees.

U. and 1. Club Harry Crowe J.C. Fields Elmer Hoxeworth Galesworth II John Nickerson Washington Edna Sperry Burlington J. K. Coates Rev. Coates J. L. Sperry Ab Anderson F. R. Mautthe Dr. Stutaman Methodist Church Young Ladies Missionary Society T Hewapitet Church Ruth Lemley Floyd Harvey Clarence Jacobs

Notable Local Moves And Births In Crawfordsville

Dr. S W Huston travels to Chicago for brief post graduate work. Miss Clara Wallace of Washington visits Crawfordsville guest of Miss Jeannette Coley. Relatives announce birth of Marjory Lois Ing ham to Mr and Mrs Gladwin Ing ham of Bethany Missouri on May 29. Mrs Lola Romig Ingham remembered in town. Mrs George Black of Town City arrives for visit at the Maxwell home. Bruce McCleary returns to Des Moines after several days with his parents in Crawfordsville.

S. W. Huston Chicago Crawfordsville Clara Wallace Washington Jeannette Coley Marjory Lois Gladwin Ingham Bethany Missouri Ingham Lola Romig George Black Town City FG. Maxwell Bruce McCleary Des Moines J.S. McCleary

Social calendar lists local clubs and church events

The Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park. Lions Club noon meeting at the Commercial club. Ad club banquet at the Commercial club in the evening. Booster club and PD AL TR luncheon at homes. Pythian Sisters meet at 6. Art department last meeting at Mrs Frank Wilson’s. Loyal B MOP class party. Feredatha Council 21 session. Albert M Huff auxiliary at G A Kh rooms. Leon Beatty Post American Legion evening meeting. Harmony club at Mrs Lewis Baird at 2 pm. Kolah club children hosted by Mrs Frank Heinzman. Just Us club at Mrs Kos. KB OO W club at 2 with Miss Lou Arthur. Baptist Mission Circle social, Navajo club with Mrs J A Porter at 2 20. Vieasant Plain Missionary society in afternoon. Mr and Mrs Earl Galloway host Rose Mary club. Christian arch meet at 2 30 at the church. Wellston Social club ice cream social at Wellston. Mrs T J Berdo hosts Priscilla club afternoon. D of A Sewing Circle with Mrs Henry Eagle. W F M S of Ainsworth M E B church with Mrs Annas at 2 80. Rethel Lutheran Ladies Aid with Mrs A C Larson at 2. Boy Scouts banquet for mothers and fathers at 6:30. Ladies Presbyterian social in church afternoon. Woman's Missionary Society of Second United Presbyterian meets Friday with Mrs George Putton. W K R C regular meeting at 2:30. Alneworth O B K 8S meets Friday June 6 at 3 pm. Last Nineteenth Century club meeting Friday afternoon at M W Bailey home. St Paul Evangelical eatable sale and bazaar at Washington Cleaners.

Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Lions Club Commercial Club Ad Club Booster Club Walter Statler AL TR Godfrey Jurecer Pythian Sisters Frank Wilson Loyal B. Mop Church of Christ Loyal Sons and Daughter Feredatha Council No. 21 Albert M. Huff G. A. Kh Leon Beatty American Legion Harmony Club Lewis Baird Kolah Club Frank Heinzman Just Us Kos KB. OO. W Lou Arthur Baptist Mission Circle Navajo Club J. A. Porter Irv Gallagher Vieasant Plain Missionary Society Earl Galloway Rose Mary Club Cement of Christian Arch The Woman's Missionary Society Second United Presbyterian Church George Putton W. KR. C Alneworth Chapter O. BK Nineteenth Century Club M. W. Bailey St. Paul Evangelical Church Washington Cleaners

Charity committee thanks buyers at blind school sale

The P B E O society charity committee thanks all who purchased rugs and baskets at the blind school exhibit and sale last week. They aim to send $100 to the Vin ton Iowa school, a smaller sum than last year but enough to bring happiness to many boys and girls. Mrs. W M Keeley chaired the effort.

P. BE. O. Society Vinton Iowa W. M. Keeley

Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic at Sunset Park

Members of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a noon gathering at Sunset Park. They arrived with baskets of food, shared a long table under the pavilion, and enjoyed sandwiches ice cream and cake. Bible school had adjourned at ten to allow attendance, and the picnic was a great success.

Presbyterian Sunday School Sunset Park Presbyterian Church

I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Reminder

A brief shopper note urges addressing merchants with a polite line. The phrase signals readers repeatedly telling sellers of a Journal advertisement. It frames an old habit of referencing newspaper ads in commerce.

Community club notices and upcoming meetings listed

A compilation of local announcements shows Harmony club meeting with Mrs. Lewis Beard, an ice cream social at Wellston, Pythian Sisters, Woman's Missionary Society events, St. Pauls church bazaar, Ward 2 social, Loyal B M P kid party, American Legion post meeting, Moose Lodge social, Pr iscilla club, Rural Woman's club gathering, Prof S D Wallin lecture at Pleasant Hill, Presbyterian Ladies Social, A A Sewing Circle, W K K D regular meeting, Bethel Lutheran Ladies Aid, and Rosemary Club honor event.

Dry Leader Sought By Prohibitionists for Head of Ticket

Prohibitionists name D Leigh Colvin of New York and Charles N Randall ex congressman from California as leading presidential nominees for the national convention in Columbus Ohio June 4 6 The party aims to preserve the Volstead Act and enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and considers the availability of Al Smith not a concern The current national committee will meet June 4 and Herman I Faris of Missouri may seek the nomination with keynote address Speakers include Aaron S Watkins Silas C Swallow and others

Associated Press Columbus D. Leigh Colvin New York Chas. N. Randall Congress California Prohibition Dr. Colvin Ohio J. A. Murray Lincoln Neb Mr. Murray al Smith Murray Smith Prohibition Party Herman I. Faris Clinton Faris Missouri Bellefontaine Logan County Indianapolis Ind Aaron S. Watkins Cincinnati B. E. P. Prugh Harrisburg J. Raymond Schmidt Washington J. C. Bell Finley C. Hendrickson Maryland A. P. Gouthey Seattle E. L. G. Hohenthal Connecticut Silas C. Swallow Esther H. Elfreth New Jersey Clinton N. Howard Joshua Levering

Local Club Meetings and Church Notices This Week

Community notices list the 10th Century Club meeting Saturday at 2 30 with officer elections chaired by Mrs Carl Roberts. Ainsworth Chapter QO BS holds a regular meeting Friday June 6 at 8 PM. W FP M S of the Ainsworth M BK Church meets with Mrs Annas on Thursday June ? at 2 30. Mission Department of the Christian Church meets Wednesday at 2 30 at the church. Delta Alpha class of the church also noted.

10Th Century Club Carl Roberts Ainsworth B.S

Cripples Seek Care at Shrine Portraits of Pilgrims at St Anne

Hundreds of cripples and invalids gather at the shrine of St Anne in Piskdale Massachusetts for an annual pilgrimage. The scene shows pilgrims in a procession toward the outdoor sanctuary.

St. Anne Piskdale Mass

One Thousand Women to Attend Cleveland G O P Convention

Washington June 3 1000 women will attend the Cleveland convention with 350 to 400 delegates and alternates. Mrs Herrish Taylor Upton and Mrs Leonard G Woods head the organizing effort as women plan entertainment venues and tea events starting June 7 with speakers Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Harriet Taylor Upton among others.

Washington, D. C Cleveland Herrish Taylor Upton National Republican Committee National Republican Headquarters Women's National Republican Executive Committee Charles Sumner Bird Massachusetts Medill McCormick Inois Morinne Roosevelt Robinson Gleas HH. Sabin New York Legislain Nettle M. Clapp Nicholas Longworth Mabel Walker Willebrandt Washington Beastie Parker Brueggeman St. Louis Louis Sarah Schuyler Butler Betsey Edwards Coolidge Marion Parkhurst Lake Erie Federal Reserve Bank Leonard G. Woods Pittsburg Harriet Taylor Upton Hollenden Hotel Woods National Committee Cleveland Committee Cleveland Committees Mrs Woods Corinne Roosevelt Robinson Dora M. Sisney Tucumcari New Mexico William Lowell Putnam Boston Coolidge Club of America William T. Hallowell Fort Madison Towa

Methodist social set at John Wagner home

The Methodist church plans its regular social this Thursday afternoon at the John Wagner home. Cars will be available at the church and attendees should arrive by two o'clock sharp. Bring cups and spoons.

Methodist Church John Wagner

Notice W. R. C Dues Request

Will the members who haven't paid their 1924 dues please do so at once. Mrs. Jungenheimer treasurer. 9413

Jungenheimer

West Chester Methodist Ladies Offer Mysterious Supper Event

The West Chester Methodist church will host a mysterious supper in the church basement on Thursday evening June 12 with a cordial invitation to all. The Rebekah's regular meeting occurs Friday at 8 o'clock with initiation and officer elections and other business. Juniors of the Methodist Sunday School will practice Wednesday at 3 o'clock for Children's Day.

West Chester Methodist Church Rebekah Methodist Sunday School

H. H. Club Plans Thursday Afternoon Meeting

The H. H. club will meet with Mrs. I. B. Hoxworth Thursday afternoon. Roll call will be a short joke for the By-The-Way. Bring your own work. 9412

Rural Woman's Club Donald McLaughlin H. H. Club I. B. Hoxworth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wellston Real Piente Lewis Beard Wellston Social Club Wellston Thurssday Frank Heingman Fevdah Club Woman's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church Geo. Fulton Chrch Zeredatha Council No L. Carbaugh J. M St. Paul's Evangelical Church Uth Saturay W. KH 2Od Ward Joe Reiner Loyal B. M. P Loyal Sons and Daughters Thon Beatty Post Moose Lodge Highland Four Priscilla Club P. J. Berdo Pleasant Hill D. Wallin Fairfield Wallin the Presbyterian Church M. W. Dailey A. Sewing Circle Henry Eagle Vatz W. KK. DC Bethel Lutheran Ladies Aid Society A. ©. Larson Mrs Karl Galloway Rosemary Club Dry Robert Johnson W. FP. M.S Ainsworth M. BK Annas Thurs Mission Department of the Christian Church Delta Alpha Rothschild’s Beauty Kaynee Klein Klothing Kom Physicians and Surgeons A. John Droz West Main St Frank Boller City Mutual W. Washington T. J. Peabe Farmers and Merchants Book Building Bive Mutual J. D. Dayton Westchester Washington County Austin Sutherland Cry Quare Brighton T A. Michels Washington, Iowa Morrison & Morrison Morrison Bidg North Bide Brooktlart Bros. Law Opera House Mutual Phone J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Opposite Journal Office Livingston & Reicher Law Offich Real Nat'l Baok Green South of Water Works
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