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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
3
Helen Jean Chorpenny daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben Chorpenny was born January 30 and died March 18 at six weeks four days The family grieves yet finds comfort in faith The line The Lord gave the Lord hath taken away blessed be the name of the Lord echoes through the home The dearest one has left us
Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev F J Robbins of Westster on Tuesday March 19 and interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. The family thanks neighbors for flowers and kindness during the loss of husband and father Maggie Shafer. Jean Chorpening also noted for services at home. Katheryn Logan Lester Charpening Theo and SMasnetety of the United Presbyterian church will have a social and called a business meeting at the church Friday now at 2:30.
A fast moving drama and comedy program opens at the Fox Theatre with Douglas MacLean and a company including Babe La Neal. The act promises 40 minutes of laughs and thrills with a new on stage production unseen before.
Red Brick notes Mrs. Jake Wenger hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Jer Perdock and Miss Ruth Wilson at home with Charles and Ruth Wilson. Ruth attends Ce Ns college while Ernest Rouse and Frank Ko visit with parents.
A note announces a completely renovated stem til sav noniole mas or medicine by Koniny sold in Washington Town at Cooke McDamiel and widely available through best druggists in the area. The ad claims extensive ownership across the section.
A summary of residents visiting, hosting, and traveling in Washington and nearby towns. Names include Olda Babb, Walter Crawford, Charles Wilson, Homer Kephart, Earl Kephart and daughters Hertha and Beatrice, Mrs. Jennie Hering, Fred Sayre, Tessie Wakefield, Ross Gault, John Wagner, and several teachers and visitors from Washington schools. Attends events in Kalona and Fairfield and mentions Eastern Star instruction and a teacher convention.
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