Community gatherings and social notes in Washington area
Sochety fhe and Rev BP Eastwood Sunday hour class held a picnic at Sunset park with supper and social time. Weathishister Guild met at Edith Garry's home for Mexico lessons with twenty five present. Grace Hill host noted guest day social for fifty ladies and children with a stunt on Proper Dress. Round Rib on Girls visited picnic grounds southwest of town and faced a picnic foe with insects and quadruped interruptions. Pauline Snyder celebrated her 12th birthday with twelve girls at her home near town. Marjorie Green prenuptial party at Mrs Kurtz home included a mystery shower and gifts including a gray kitten. Rosemary club and local couples hosted bridge, yielding high score to George Shalla. D A R chapter met with a paper on Defence of American Personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP. W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Weathishister Guild
Givie Tear
Edith Garry
Grace Hill
Roy Seems
Marie Churchil
Anna Pratt
Sankey
Anderson
Hayes
Engel
Sherrock
Harvey
Mabel Johnson
Marie
Washington
Genevieve
Vera
Estelle Davidson
Leta Donaldson Meyer
Lois Holland
Vera Keating
Genevieve Harrison
Anne Knottenerous
Alice Wead
Henrietta Wilson
Elizabeth Campbell
Pauline Snyder
Pauline
Louise Eyestone
Brighton
Irene Summer
Crawfordsville
Marjorie Green
John Kurtz
Prairie Flower Neighborhoood
Mildred
Lucile
Church Synod Opens Sessions In Washington Church
Rev R K Atchison of Rimersburg Pa opens the Associate Presbyterian synod sessions this afternoon at the Washington church two o clock A trial sermon by Harry Orr of Minneola Kansas ordained to the ministry this morning Over fifty attended the hearing yesterday evening Delegates expected for synod opening plus business reviewed including constitutional revision to be voted at the next meeting on Flag Day Two new members Harold Montgomery and Mrs C W Stewart added to the chapter Also report on 4H Jolly Jokers club rally day plans and FE O W club meetings with luncheon and a birthday party set for June 17 at the Miller home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Atchison
Rimersburg
Associate Presbyterian Synod
Washington
Associate Presbyterian Church
Harry Orr
Minneola, Kar
Orr
Synod
John Browns
Harold Montgomery
C. W. Stewart
Jolly Jokers Club
Thelma Benson
Leslie Gates
FE. O. W. Club
Joe Maxwell
Emma Garrett
Sam Miller
Miller
Community group notices announce June meetings
The Wi J club gathers with Mrs Damey Shalla Thursday afternoon June 5 with thimble and scissors. Mrs Ralph Ashley hosts the Pilotsburg Ladies Aid June 5. Wellston Social club meets with Mrs Jean Genson Thursday afternoon. Independent club meets with Mrs Harry Maxwell Thursday afternoon. St Paul s choir hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn June 4. Susan Coffey auxiliary of the Nomens Foreign Missionary society meets Friday at Mrs Harry Kleese s home. Troop 35 Boy Scouts regular meeting postponed to Thursday June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. J. Club
Damey
Ralph Ashley
Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Choir
West Madison
South Ave
Susan Coffey
Nomens Foreign Missionary Society of the
West Chester
M. E. Church
Harry Kleese
Troop 35
Boy Scouts
Local notes from Stringtown and Crawfordsville community
Stringtown and nearby families share weekend visits and gatherings. Spotted events include graduation at the Washington high school, travel to Crawfordsville for a S. 3. Convention at W. P. church, and neighborly dinners and social visits among Graber Rich Wenger Widmer and Hesseltine families.
Richmond marks hundredth anniversary preparations and farm notes
Homestead Farm reports a large Richmond gathering and plans for a hundredth anniversary. The column recalls Civil War references, local accidents, hospital stays, and community notes about residents including Macon, Schmoller, Pieper, and Chabal among others.
Sounds Funny to Hear People Talk in West Chester
Chester g D Dayton reports from West Chester on June 3 that locals react with amusement as everyday speech and chatter fill the day, highlighting small town manners and neighborhood humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Times of unrest and reflection on rural life and crime
The passage contrasts booming city life with rural hardship noting farm loans at high rates and violence from bandits. It recalls a past corn harvest, mentions election disappointment, and describes visits by Gene Smith and Jen McCall's barn project. It laments crime, liquor, litter, and the beauty of Keota and Washington cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Nelson
Keota
Nelson
United States
Gene Smith
Winfield
Jen McCall
Justice Court Squire Sentences Long for Unlabeled Liquor
In Justice Court Squire W E Barber sentences John Chiney Long to pay a $100 fine plus costs and remain jailed until paid for unlawful conveyance of unlabeled intoxicating liquor. Long was arrested by Night Marshal Aaron Bailey with County Attorney George X Morrison prosecuting. Martin Hartzler of Riverside receives a 30 day sentence for disturbing a public assembly, with the sentence suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W
Graf Zeppelin Flies Over Azores on Homeward Path
Graf Zeppelin continues its eastward Atlantic crossing toward Friedrichshafen as it nears the Azores. Commander Hugo Eckener reports position about 5 am CET, roughly 1760 miles from Seville where it will stop before final arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Atlantic
Azores
Americas
Hugo Eckener
Seville
Spain
C. O. class in West Chester to meet at church
The C. O. class of West Chester will meet at the church on Thursday June 5th. Bring scrap books and bibs. Pattern for bib is with Mrs. Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O
West Chester
Boyers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sochety
Vine Marek
Rosemary Club
George Shalla
Boyd Foster
Ralph Shannon
H. Brinton
Helen Wilson
Associate Presbyterians
Swashington
Washington County
Medical Research Council of Great Britain
Wellston Social Club
Jean Genson
Independent Club
Harry Maxwell
Stringtown
Helen Rich
Mre
Leonard Graber
Maxine
Donna
Adeline Graber
Ohio
Peter Graber
Edd Widmer
Joe Graber
Raymond Rich
Albert Graber
Hureka
W. P
Donald Rinder
J. A. Schlatter
J. 3. Graber
J. J. Rich
BE. C. Wenger
Chicago
Sam Wenger
Wayland
Nellie
George
Bill Brooks
Ethan Brooks
John Bugel
Hmery Leichty
Noah Widmer
Hold Widmer
Margaret Witting
John Christner
Emerson Witting
Wilbur
Bennie Schantz
Jack Hesseltine
Farmers Union
Noble
Homestead Farm
Alvin C. Hasty
Richmond
D. E. Bush
Old Richmond
F. Macon
Macon
Alice Bush
Minnie
Fiora Durst
Win
Cora
Henry Brown
Dent
Fredonia
Mr. Sehmoller
Henry Pieper
Iowa City Hospital
Aust
Sutherland
West Virginia
Virginia
William
Austin
Dickens
Milt
Green
English River
Mike Walrob
Lookout
Lyle Triska
Lyle
Charley Brown
Godfrey Summer
Joe Beimen
Pieper Brothers
Joe Chabal
Ward
Crator
Washington, Iowa
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