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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1921

Page

8

Infant ill with glandular fever rests poorly

The infant son of Mrs. W A Kiesey is very ill with glandular fever and had a poor night with condition similar today. Mr and Mrs Leslie Eicher and son Roger visited relatives in Wayland. Mr and Mrs A M Norman and daughter Helen passed through on their way from Phoenix Arizona to Sigourney to settle there. An advertisement touts Euro-Phosphate from Lemmon's Drug Store for gained weight and vigor. J O Browning offers training and racing services for outside horses at Columbus Junction Iowa.

W. A. Kiesey A. M. Norman Helen Pheonix, Ariz Sigourney Lemmon's Felix O'Day

Concert and local notices lead morning in Rock Island

J P Ryan and daughter Nelle attend Fritz Kreisler concert in Rock Island. Various local items note Chick feed supply Farmers Union Stores and promotions for hair care Parisian Sage at Lemmon's Pharmacy, plus community events and travel to Fairfield, Ainsworth, and Brigh ton for family visits and services.

J. P. Ryan Nelle Rock Island Fritz-Kreisler Farmers Union

Declamatory contest honors for Mildred in Havre

Mrs. Lee Craig returned home to Havre after attending the declamatory contest where daughter Mildred earned honors. The note mentions tire prices and dealer Mannhardt Bros in Keokuk and a visit by Mrs. J. Br. Randall to Marion Randall in Missouri.

Lee Craig Havre Mildred J. BR. Randall Moline Marion Randall

Ten Year Old Fire Department Officers Elected

The city firemen held their annual officer election. Lloyd Lytle was named chief with Charles Hays as assistant chief N H Jones serving as secretary and treasurer. Colorite and Rit were noted as popular sellers in the drug store.

Lloyd Lytle Charles Hays N. H. Jones

Local club announcements for midweek gatherings

The Pythian circle meets Wednesday at 2 30 with Mrs Langworthy. Havre Social club gathers Thursday with Mrs Will McBride. Kolah club meets Wednesday with Mrs Neil Trottman. Senior World Wide Guild holds monthly church social tonight at 7 30. Delta Alpha class sews at the church Thursday. Ladies of Rebekah meet Thursday at Oddfellow Hall for all day. Mrs W C Mayhew hosts Independent club Thursday afternoon March 17 with annual officer election.

Pythian Circle Havre Will McBride Kolah Club Neil Trottman World Wide Guild Ladies of Rebekah Club Oddfellow Hall W. C. Mayhew Independent Club

Local Club Meetings Schedule Afternoon Gatherings Noted

G A R Regular Post meets Tuesday at 2 00 PM with strong attendance urged. S K Coates P C Chapter 1 P E B O will meet with Mrs F L Wilson Thursday March 17 at 2 30 PM. Afternoon literature class of Fortnightly Club meets with Mrs Ab Anderson Monday. Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church meets at 2 30 PM with Mrs W W Wilson. Prof Owen of Egypt to speak. Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A Mo convocation Wednesday evening with Royal Arch degree. light luncheon to follow. Legionaire Club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Alfred Johnson. donations requested for bazaar.

P. EB. O F. L. Wilson Ab Anderson Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church W. W. Wilson Prof. Owen Egypt Cyrus R. A. Mo W. €. Bell H. P Legionaire Club Alfred Johnson N. 4Th Ave

Sunshine Mission Sewing and Evening Service Planned

Sunshine Mission opens for sewing Thursday afternoon followed by a prayer and praise service at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Society of the Sayte invites all residents to join.

Sunshine Mission Sayte

Methodist church to host monthly ten cent social

The Methodist church invites all ladies and friends to a ten cent social this Friday afternoon at the church. Aimed at fundraising and fellowship, the event promises a friendly gathering for the community.

Rebekah Social Set for St Patrick's Event

The Rebekah lodge hosts a St Patrick's social Thursday evening at the I O O F hall. Each member brings one guest and Rebekah ladies supply pie for the gathering.

Rebekah's St. Patrick's I. O. O. F. Hall Rebekah

Young Crusaders Meet at Mrs Alt Wright Brown Home

The Methodist Sunday school group the Young Crusaders will gather at teacher Mrs Alt Wright Brown at 621 E Main Street on Wednesday evening March 16 at 7 30. All members urged to attend.

Methodist Sunday School Alt Wright Brown Main Street

West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Social March 16

The March committee of the West Chester Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church will hold their regular monthly social in the church parlors March 16. All ladies and friends of the church are cordially invited.

West Chester Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist Church

Local Society Notices and Club Meetings Planned

The CC W society of Haskins to present The Sweet Family entertainment at the church on Saturday, March 19 with a silver offering. Alma Hearne Holland Auxiliary postpones meeting to Friday due to Fathers and Sons Banquet. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid to meet March 16 with Mrs Elmer Kephart in Washington for an all day session. Standard Beavers urged attendance March 15 at Mildred Bowers home. Fortnightly invites new art department members by March 28 with organization date to follow.

CC. W. Society of Haskins Sweet Family Alma Hearne Holland Fathers and Sons Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Elmer Kephart Washington Mildred Bowers Elizabeth Fisher

Fortnightly club pages report meetings and questions

The evening literature department will meet Monday at Mrs. Wilson's home with Mrs. Acheson leading a Ezekiel discussion and questions. The civics department meets Tuesday March 15 at 2 30 at Mrs Wilson's with Rural Women guests and a program on President Harding's inauguration and cabinet members.

F. L. Wilson Acheson Ezekial Ezek Ezekiel Judah Civics Rural Women's Club Harding David McLaughlin Ben Briley Hughes Ab Anderson Mellion Lydia Eicher

Muscatine Hosts Attendees at Gayres Event

Among Bose who attended the Muscatine gayres last evening were Miss Margaret Godfrey Miss Bue lah Kerr Miss Mildred Rice Miss Helen Paul Miss Mabel Morton Helen Reister Leona Minick Mary Gale Letts Leslie Pauls Roger Sherman Verle Gallagher David Harvey Irg Jones Lloyd Foster Mr Bruce Cowden Mr Montgomery Mr Harding and Chas Height.

Bose Muscatine Gayres Margaret Godfrey Buelah Kerr Mildred Rice Helen Paul Mabel Morton Helen Reister Leona Minick Mary Gale Letts Leslie Pauls Roger Sherman Verle Gallagher David Harvey Irg Jones Lloyd Foster Bruce Cowden Mr. Montgomery Mr. Harding Chas. Height

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