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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

5

Rural Route 4 Social Visits Report

Correspondents of Journal report numerous social calls in Rural Route No 4. Mr and Mrs Oscar Gardner and children Helen and Bar, and Mrs Susan Gardner visited Sunday afternoon at Tom Nicholson s. Other visits include Charlie Kephart with Ed Simmering families, and car ownership notes for Fred Kephart and Ed Simmering.

Oscar Gardner Helen Bar Susan Gardner Tom Nicholson Charlie Kephart Ed Simmering John Simmering, Sr Fred Kephart Cleveland Dodge Bryan Swift Will Caldwell Elmer Kephart Cloyce Benson Virginia Earl Kephart Lewis Baker Roy Kephart Ben Miller Will Foster Earl Will McBride

Local News Briefs From Chariton and Nearby Areas

Titus Titus and several residents including Miss Bessie Longer Mrs Elsie Nehergall and Mrs Will Kolosick and daughter spent time at the Fred Longer home near Chariton. Tom Carris and family and James Lemley visited the Fred Durian home near Wellman. John Pierce stayed with his sister Mrs Oscar Lane for a few weeks. An agent for National Chemical Co Burlington is in the neighborhood this week. Mrs O George is on the sick list. Lester Breenblossom family spent Sunday at the parental Beenblossom home near Eureka. Isabelle Comba takes music lessons with Prof. Davis. Mrs Gilbert is poorly.

Titus Titus Bessie Longer Elsie Nehergall Will Kolosick Fred Longer Chariton Charley Churchills Tom Carris James Lemley Fred Durian Wellman John Pierce Oscar Lane National Chemical Co Burlington O. George Lester Breenblossom Eureka Isabelle Comba Prof Davis Gilbert

Florence Kasoski Visit Near Brighton Route One

Miss Florence Kasoski of Fairfield is spending several days visiting relatives along Brighton Route One and nearby rural areas. She plans sightseeing and local church events while staying with family hosts.

Brighton Florence Kasoski Fairfield

Kasoski family and relatives visitings noted in brief

With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kasoski. Prody A. Borkoski made a business trip to Excelsion Springs, Mo., returning home Monday evening. Mrs. Wesley Engle is visiting relatives at Moline, Illinois. Roman Borkoski and family spent Sunday at the Goodrich home near Richland.

Adam Kasoski Prody A. Borkoski Excelsion Springs Wesley Engle Moline Ilinois Roman Borkoski Goodrich Richland

Prairie Flower and Local Innovations Update

Summer has arrived as residents report heat and a new horseless double row cultivator owned by Harry Rittenhouse for corn plowing. Melo Shalla introduced this plowing method last year. Karl L. Smith bought a 20 horsepower Russel steam engine for threshing. Out of town visitors for Mrs. David Benson's funeral include Matthew Kluwer Denver Grace Er win May Stewart and Andrew McGuire. Miss Blanche Scott travels to Mayo Clinic Rochester for surgery. Eunice accompanies her. Andrew McGuire returns to Indiana and Mattie remains indefinitely visiting relatives.

Prairie Flower Harry Rittenhouse Melo Shalla Karl L. Smith David Benson Matthew Kluwer Denver Colo May Stewart Pleasanton Kans Grace Erwin Centerville Andrew McGuire Mattie Crown Point Ind Blanche Scott Rochester Minn Mayo Hospital Eunice Indiana Miss Mattie

Knights of Pythias Memorial Service Planned Sunday

The Knights of Pythias will hold a memorial service at the hall at two o'clock Sunday afternoon and then proceed to Elm Grove cemetery for a decoration service. Wives and friends of members are invited to witness the ceremonies. ARTHUR THERION, C. C.

Knights of Pythias Elm Grove Cemetery Arthur Therion C. C

Farm for Sale in Howard County Iowa by Warner

One of the best 160 acre farms in Howard County Iowa is for sale with fair improvements and land quality described as outstanding. Price set to attract buyers via the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building office, Room 307. Also notes Miss Helen Wilson home for the summer from Ames. Rev Barker and daughter Opal left for Keota for a funeral.

Howard County Iowa Farmers and Merchants Bank Bldg

Associate Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Public worship at 11 09 a m and 7 30 p m with preaching by the pastor Bible class at 10 o clock meeting for Bible study at 6 30 o clock Rev D J Masson pastor

Associate Presbyterian D. J. Masson

Second United Presbyterian Communion and Worship Times

Second United Presbyterian schedules morning Communion at 11 and evening worship at 7 30. Sabbath school at 9 45 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Preparatory services for communion Friday at 7 30 with Rev W W Bowers of the Methodist church and Saturday at 2 30 with Rev F E Davis of Ainsworth. Pastor Leslie Mountford.

Second United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor W. W. Bowers Methodist Church FE. M. Davis Ainsworth Leslie Mountford

Morning Worship and Choir Specials Schedule

Morning worship at 11:00 with choir music including Magnify the Lord with Me Wilson and God is My Strong Salvation Vance. Evening worship at 7:30 featuring Praise Ye the Lord Thomas and Why Art Thou Cast Down Pattison with solos by Marion George and Doris Chalmers. Sabbath school at 9:45 children’s day exercises led by Rev J M Wishart, music director Miss Caroyin Hamilton, pianist Miss Helen Harvey.

Christian Endeavor J. M. Wishart Caroyin Hamilton Helen Harvey

Sunday services and events at church

Sunday school at 9:45, children's day exercises Sunday at 11. Music by the Junior choir. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Evening service at 7:30 with Samuel Hall singing. All invited to attend these services. Arthur R. Oates, pastor.

Christian Endeavor Samuel Hall Arthur R. Oates

Washington Morning Services With German and English Sermons

Morning services at 10 30 urged for every member to attend. Both German and English preaching featured. Carl W Klein leading.

Carl W. Klein

County Churches Bethel Methodist Sunday School

County churches announce Bethel Methodist Sunday school held every Sunday morning at ten o'clock with instruction andattendance details for families and parishioners.

Bethel Methodist Sunday School

Children’s Day Exercises at Bethel Church

Children’s day exercises will be held at Bethel Presbyterian church northeast of town on Sunday June 13 at 10 30 o’clock.

Bethel Presbyterian Church

St Pauls Evangelical Valley Sunday School Listing

Valley Saint Pauls Evangelical announces Sunday school at 10 30 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome Pastor Carl W Klein leads the congregation in Valley Mississippi area churches schedule displays likely from a local paper urging attendance.

Carl W. Klein

Sunday church services and children day attendance noted

Sunday school and services are scheduled for 10 and 11 am with evening services at 8 pm. Last Sunday’s children day program filled nearly every seat. Attendance is encouraged every Sunday to support the church’s work. Pastor Rev. E. Drebert will be away the last two Sundays in June for synod in Pennsylvania.

Synod Pennsylvania Rev. E. Drebert

Bet on Quality Dry Goods at Crail and Ryan Visit

J B Crail and J J Ryan of the government vocational training department visit town with Red Cross home service. They discuss special training for former service men and note a 20 percent discount on gingham dresses at Rothschilds. Bevins Motor Co promotes tires while Rothschilds offers white voile waists at 1 49. J R Allen, former junior high principal, travels to Sigourney and Kansas City.

Crail's J. R. Allen Sigourney Kansas City J. J. Ryan Red Cross Home Service

Sham Army Representatives Set for Mission Work in Washington

Mr and Mrs Major Sneath of the Volunteer Sham Army stationed in Washington at 102 Marion Ave over Conner's grocery will lead jail street church and home missionary efforts. They will hold regular services and accept donations of old clothing and furniture. Assisted by Gen Hi Moran and Major Hansen, headquarters staff.

Major Sneath Volunteer Sham Army Washington Marion Ave Conner’s Hi. Moran Hansen

Mrs Vern Rosenberger Planned Visit To Columbus Junction

Mrs Vern Rosenberger and her children Helen Louise and Agnes from Mesita Col are visiting Columbus Junction tomorrow to see Mrs James Fleming Mrs Ida McKeon and other relatives and friends.

Ben Briley Harold Mary Alberta Willa Maxine Columbus Junction C. W. Hannan Vern Rossenberger Mesita Colorado Vern Rosenberger Helen Louise Agnes Mesita, Col James Fleming Ida McKeon

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J. W. Warner Helen Wilson Ames Jessie Nicola Ruth and Mae of Rothschild’s Geo. W. Stewart Chandler Rothschild William Skinner & Sons Resting Bros. & Co Windham Silk Co Nonotuck Lloyd Lytle Dain Ebasy Marguerite Wallace Traer L. F. Woodburn Mildred Mary KE. Stewart Crail E. D. Hees Iowa City Lemmon Drug Store Bevins Palm Beach Chambers Clothes Shop First United Presbyterian ST. Pauls Evangelical Bethel Presbyterian ST. Pauls Evangelical Valley Richard Grace Hill Chandler Six Kelly-Springfield Goodyear Bevins Motor Co J.B. Crail Rici Enougil Business Usl Simicoe South Side Square Curtis & Lovelett White Way Garage Kelly Springfield Cal Leddad Coram Norwalk Chas. Hebner Washington, Iowa West Second Street
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