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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

6

Marriage of Henrice Lea Shidler to Leroy Fread

The sixteenth of June at nine thirty in the evening marked the marriage of Henrice Lea Shidler to Leroy Fread of Ainsworth at the Shidler home in Wellaton. Rev. Magore officiated the single ring ceremony followed by a two course supper and a post nuptial honeymoon to Des Moines.

L. H. Shidler Wellaton Henrice Lea Leroy Fread Ainsworth Magore Methodist Church Des Moines Joe Kolosick

West Chester groups hold meetings and services

West Chester Pythian Sisters plan a regular meeting Tuesday June 22. The Past Noble Grand Circle convenes at Mrs. Fred Diller's home Monday afternoon and requires notice to the hostess if absent. Pilotsburg church offers Sunday preaching at 9 o'clock with all invited. A C D O party set for Thursday night at K C hall at 8 o'clock.

The Baptist Church John Dodd Sunset Park West Chester Pythian Sisters Noble Grand Circle Fred Diller Pilotsburg

Laundry service offers careful ironing and delivery

We pride ourselves on returning clothing in clean, fresh condition with shirts laundered and ironed to customer preference. We invite you to test our service by calling 48 or 317 Green to schedule pickup and delivery by our truck.

317 Green

Church and fraternal notices list events this week

The Christian church choir plans Friday practice at unspecified hour with all members urged to attend. The Queen Esther Circle Methodist church schedules annual picnic Monday at 6 15 at Sunset Park weather permitting, otherwise in the church. officers to be elected. Knights of Pythias notices request full attendance for Monday night and memorial service at Castle Hall Sunday at 2 30.

Clristian Church Queen Esther The Methodist Church Sunset Park Castle Hall

Local society and travel notes from Washington diary

Mrs J M Kelley visits Wellman with sisters Mary Nick and Mrs F C Schroeder. Alfred Baldrige attends state bar association convention in Davenport. Charles Keck returns home from Hollywood after weeks here. Harold Bender and Jack Henderson visit Cedar Rapids then Washington. Jane Law Helen Breese Francis Skipton Leslie McCreedy visit Helen’s friend. Edith Otto returns to Evanston after nursing training in Evanston hospital. Winnie Palmer sails from Montreal for six weeks tour of England Holland Belgium France. Mr and Mrs Harry Margolin and Jo Ellen drive from Iowa City to Washington. Rothschild and Elmer Gault are noted in Washington on business.

Jane Law Helen Breese Francis Skipton Leslie McCreedy Iowa City Helen Fisover W. E. Myers William Breese Winnie Palmer Montreal Canada England Holland Belgium France Harry. Margolin Jo-Ellen Yankton South Dakota Washington Rothschild

Social Roundup of Local Visits and Travel

Mrs L B Lupton and children returned from Burlington after visiting Mr Lupton's parents. Dr and Mrs Howard Hamilton and daughter Janet arrived from Omaha to visit Dr Hamilton's sisters Miss McLaughlin and Mrs McLaughlin. They plan to leave for Monmouth Illinois to attend the National Woman's Missionary conference. Elizabeth and Barbara Coffman of Wayland shopped in Washington. Wilda Augustine of West Chester spent the day there shopping. Mr and Mrs J J George and family returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting Waggoners and Ruth Mc Ginnis. Ray McClintic of Wayland came from Washington on business. Mrs Paul Gillespie and son Roger of Fairfield visited the Gillespie home. Mrs J M Lytle is seriously ill on North Marion Avenue. Mrs G E Bersteegh and children Jesse Harold Leslie and Norma Jean of New Sharon arrived to spend the weekend with F A Heinzman family. Marie Ledger returned to Mt Pleasant after visiting Al Ledger.

Clarene Misioart J. H. Courtney Raymond Kos Riverside Charley Herr Burlington Joe Buzzard Brighton C. J. Johnson Gee. Ackley Brighton High School Chillicothe Business College Royal Typewriter Co Kansas City aKansas City Swift Baltimore Ave Howard Hamilton Janet Omaha Nebraska J. J. George Cedar Rapids Ralph Waggoner Ruth McGinnis G. E. Bersteegh Jesse Harold Leslie Norma Jean New Sharon F. A. Heinzman

Senate Passes Corn Sugar Labeling Bill

Washington June 18 a senate bill to permit use of corn sugar in certain food products without labeling as passed by the house. It now goes to the president.

Washington Senate House

Hailstorm Strikes Bedford During Tornado Time

Hail fell in Bedford amid a tornado affecting nearby Clarinda. Hailstones as large as hen’s eggs were found in the streets. the hail arrived without accompanying wind and caused little damage.

Creston Bedford Clarinda

Fertility of Death Valley Discussed for Crops

The text notes potential crop growth in Death Valley if irrigation water is supplied. It suggests soils are likely salty and that salt removal would require flooding and leaching combined with thorough drainage.

Death Valley

Words That Speak The Word Blob In Our Language Close

A fragment from the Ohio State Journal notes that the term blob is near the meaning of its sound while boob ranks a close second in conveying its sense.

Ohio State Journal

Turkeys Provoke Complaints From Farm and City Sides

An office boy remarks that both sides have reasons to complain. Farmers grumble about challenges in raising turkeys while city residents lament the difficulty of affording one. The exchange highlights the parity of burdens in a balanced economy.

Beheading Of Henry Howard Earl Of Surrey For Treason

The first English blank verse writer Henry Howard Earl of Surrey was beheaded in 147 for treason after adopting the arms of Edward the Confessor once borne by the prince of Wales.

Henry Howard Earl of Surrey Edward the Confessor Prince of Wales

Married Life in a Jumble of Kisses and Clashes

A humorous column from the Louisville Courier Journal notes the strain in married life when affection meets reluctance. It contrasts a wife’s playful request to kiss with a husband’s exasperated reply, highlighting everyday spats and comic sparks in domestic life.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Delegates Meet at 88th National Livestock Exchange Convention

One hundred delegates from 27 livestock exchanges in the United States gather in Sioux City for the 88th annual National Livestock Exchange convention. Sessions open today and run through Friday evening with discussions and activities planned.

Sioux City United States National Livestock Exchange

Governor Reappoints Orchard to State Printing Board

Des Moines June 18 Governor Hamm reappoints W R Orchard of Council Bluffs to the State Printing Board. Orchard’s new term starts July 1.

Des Moines Hamm W. R. Orehard Council Bluffs Non- Pareiel State Printing Board Orchard

Agnes Samuelson Early Life and Career Biography

Agnes Samuelson, a republican candidate for superintendent of public instruction, was born on a Henry county Iowa farm. She studied in rural schools, graduated from Shenandoah high school Western Normal College and the University of Iowa. She joined Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Lambda Theta and taught in Page county. She led Silver City and Yorktown schools and later headed Page county schools and worked as an extension worker at Iowa State Teachers College.

Agnes Samuelson Henry County Iowa Shenandoah High School Western Normal College University of Iowa Phi, Beta Kappa, Honorary Pi Lamba Theta Honorary Educational Fraternity Miss Samuelson Page County Silver City Yorktown Iowa State Teachers’ College

Popular Misery

A Carthage Missouri editorial reflects on human fear of missing fun and the tendency to endure misery for light moments, arguing fear shapes happiness choices and society’s outlook on risk.

Printer's Goat Getter Timethyldibenzyldiaminotriphenst

Buffalo Express notes a chemical used for coloring silk and wool and suggests it serves as a linotyper's goat-getter. The item is described in a fragmentary editorial style with no clear event or date attached.

Buffalo Express

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