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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1922

Page

6

Social events fill a spring week at local churches clubs

Numerous society gatherings described include the First United Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting with songs and refreshments, Harmony Club at Mrs Nelson Thompson’s home with discussions on women’s roles and American inventions, and Bethel Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society studying Spanish Speaking America. A twins birthday party, a surprise anniversary for Mr and Mrs Vodicka, and other friendly socials with music, games, and generous refreshments are detailed.

First United Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society Helen Katherine Masson Catherine Coulter Sevilla Rolce Vid McLaughlin Ladies Missionary Society of Bethel Presbyterian Church John Foster Mary Applegate America Blanch Foster Thargze Lydia Juzeler

Local Social Roundups Highlight Seaside Gatherings and Weddings

Havre social club hosts a fifty two guest luncheon and family festivities. Crawfordville saw Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duncan celebrate a second wedding anniversary at their rose-adorned home. Grace Foster and William Alburtis wed in Indianapolis on June eighth and will reside in Indianapolis. Mrs. Appleby hosted a large one o clock bridge luncheon for thirty six with June flowers and prizes. The United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society in Ainsworth held a June birthday party with music by Earl Davis and a farewell for Mrs. White, who moves to Cedar Rapids.

Joe Vodicka Frank Stransky Winnie Chalupa Frank Nejedly Wayne Stransky Stransky Marguerite Violet Frank Vodicka Albert Stransky Vodicka Frank Wodicka Sr Frank Wodicka Jr Albert Btransky Wayne Ink Nejedly Sr Mra K- Nejedly Jr Blanch Ed- Nejedly Chas Helen Oynk Stransky Ben Miller Havre Earl Frye Will Miller Glen Duncan Crawfordaville Duncan Washington J. T. Foster Haskins Grace Foster William Alburtis Indianapolis Indiana Mrs. Alburtis F. B Appleby Ernest Lemmon Helen Stewart Norene Wells Albia C. OW. Stewart Clifton Long City Appleby United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society of Ainsworth Earl Davis D. M. Davis W. T. White Cedar Rapids Clegg Rob Rowan Effie Porter

Local News Travelers Visit Relatives in Abilene and Havre

Miss Elizabeth Frwin left for Abilene Kansas to visit her sister Miss Lillian Knottnerus. Little Geraldine Springman went to Havre this morning to visit relatives of the former.

Elizabeth Frwin Abilene, Kan Lillian Knottnerus Geraldine Springman Havre

Brookhart's two year term set after Iowa senate race

Des Moines June 10 Col Smith Brookhart republican nominee for United States senator faces a two year term if voters confirm him to fill Judge Kenyon's expired seat. His term runs until March 3 1925 after which he must seek renomination for a full six year term. Clyde Herring Democrat plans a vigorous campaign with conventions set August 2.

Des Moines Col. Smith Brookhart United States Washington, D. C Charles Rawson N. EB. Kendall Kenyon Brookhart State Board of Election Clyde Herring Democratic State Central Committee Herring Harding Congress Sweet Senate T. J. B. Robinson Hampton

Fire Department Notice for Honors Meeting at City Hall

Aly active reserve and honorary members of the Fire Department are asked to meet at City Hall at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon. Attendees should bring flowers and their car. F L Casey secretary.

Aly Fire Department F. L. Casey

Crawfordsville Shopper C A Sprague Visits Town

Mrs C A Sprague of Crawfordsville spent yesterday in town shopping.

Mra C. A. Sprague Crawfordsville

Community Announcements From Local Societies

Local clubs and church groups schedule events including social evenings bazaar and ice cream gatherings June 11 12 14 and 15. Notable items include Lexington Ladies Aid Society events at the church basement and Grace Hill Children Day program, with volunteers listed for hosting duties.

Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society C Church Grace Emde Bess Stewsart Helen Gardner Lexington Ladies Aid Soc Church Hall Margaret Embree Hazel Mathers Gertrude Tipton Grace Hill Church Ladies Aid Society

Celebration Planned for Col. Brookhart

Friends of Colonel Brookhart plan an outdoor celebration Tuesday evening next week with an address by the colonel, music, and an opportunity for supporters to offer felicitations. Details to follow Monday after committee arrangements.

Brookhart

Three Men Break Arms Cranking Stubborn Auto

Sioux City Iowa June 10 three men describe a bulky motor that would not crank Tuesday night Ben Epstein drove the car and broke his arm C B Warden of guister company and Karry Nystrom motor car expert also suffered broken arms when attempting to crank the machine Now the car sits unusable and no one will touch it.

Sioux City Ben Epstein Ben C. B. Warden Guoster Company Employe Warden Karry Nystrom Nystrom

Standard Bearers Meet Yesterday in Kalona Missionary Convention

A Kalona congregation hosted a Methodist Missionary district convention for Standard Bearer societies. Miss Ruggles delivered the principal address comparing India to the original colonies, highlighting famine illness and illiteracy, and urging missionary support.

Kalona Methodist Church Muscatine District

City Churches Hold Sabbath Services and Sermons

The church lists Sabbath school at 9:45, morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon on The Kingdom A Worthy Ideal, and an evening service at 7:30 titled The Sin of the Slip-Shod Habit. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 covers Acts 26. Visitors welcome. Arthur R. Oates is pastor.

Children Day Service Reports Campus Plans

Observance starts at 10 a m replacing Sabbath school and morning worship. The usual church service is omitted. Superintendent assisted by Mrs George C Stewart Christian Endeavor at 6 15 Topics teamwork helps and hindrances Neh 2 17 20. Evening service not held. Night session at 7 30 Topic faith in Jesus Christ John 3 15 18.

George C. Stewart Christian Endeavor Jesus Christ

County Churches Children Day Service at 11 AM

The annual Children s Day service and program by the Sunday school will be held Sunday morning at 11 o clock. The offering will support the church publication and Sunday school work to establish and maintain Sunday schools for American children. Francis R Casselman Pastor.

Haskins Presbyterian Sunday Services and Children’s Day

Sunday school and church worship combine at 9:30 to 10:45 with a ten minute sermon titled Jesus and the Children. An 8 p.m. Annual Children’s Day service and program follows. A special offering supports Sunday schools for American children.

Build Your Own Window Box for Fresh Dining Room Cheer

Instructions describe making a simple flower box from three equal length boards and two end boards. Suggest tinting to match dining room furniture and placing on the window sill with props if needed.

Poultry Meeting Draws Crowd in Washington County

The Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Association held a well attended meeting on June 7. Topics included care of baby chicks and diseases of late hatched chicks, with discussion on a proposed commercial hatchery and a June 22 talk by poultry expert Mr Warren at the Farm Bureau office.

Roy Schiebel Washington County Poultry and Pet Stock Association Washington Farm Bureau Warren

Ames students Palmer Wilson and Dec McGinnis to work on Nevada ranch

Palmer Wilson and Dec McGin nis from Ames, former students at the 8 C Early, plan to join several peers next week to travel to Nevada for summer work on a ranch.

Palmer Wilson Dec McGinnis Ames 8. C Nevada

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