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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
7
Community news from Over County surveys neighborhood events in Washington County. Quick summaries cover coming and going, public notices, meetings, and small town updates across several communities, offering a snapshot of local life and activities.
Mr and Mrs Rolla Gardner hosted by Walter Jennings last Sunday. Glenn Linder worked for Charles Palmer this week. Jessie Arnold visited her parents the Hazens. Walter Jennings and family visited Washington last Wednesday. John Sullivan returned home from Burling ton. Will Paul’s visitors include Mrs and Mr Paul on Friday. Andy Nicholson began work for Will Paul last week. Saturday shoppers in Washington included Loren Hazen John Sullivan Mr and Mrs Charles Palmer and children and Walter Jennings.
Milt Andrews and family moved to the farm they rented north of town on Thursday. Ladies from the neighborhood attended the W A social at Mrs. Mike Hollinger in Washington Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments followed a pleasant program and all reported an enjoyable afternoon. Tom Neiswanger and Mona Lemley are back for the summer. Winifred Carris missed school due to Dutch measles. Loraine Stanard of Preighton visited the Carris home. Mrs Walter Kleese is ill with rheum.
Miss Ruth Pierce spent Tuesday night with Mrs Will Dea. Edward Luth began work for Caleb Lemley on March 20.
Crawfordsville reports visits by Mrs Wilber Rose and others to Washington. Robert Thomas and Elmer McFadden also called on relatives here. Red Cross prepared shipment to Washington includes bandages wipes gauze strips compresses bed shirts and cotton pads plus Belgian relief items. Church attendance notes and critique of member enthusiasm follow, citing Mr Hamilton’s sermon for impact.
Theme last night proclaimed ye must be born again with emphasis on two musts Christ must be lifted up and the born again are new creatures. Prayer meetings are at S J Stites Kelsey homes and church. William Hunter left for Burlington to enlist and may not return before finishing school.
Mr and Mrs Lester Wagner and baby Leo visited Claude McCall s. Mr and Mrs Charlie Kephart visited John McCall s. Mr and Mrs Walter Gardner and two children Florence and Elwyn visited Oscar Gardner s. Miss Daisy Kephart spent weekend in town with her aunt Mrs Bell Lovelett. Neighbors busy sewing oats this week.
Mrs Oscar Gardner visits her ailing father while Mr and Mrs McBride are unwell. Fred Kephart helped Charlie Kep hart earlier this week. Will Miller started work for Sam Sigafoose last Monday and Gertrude Swift attended Sunday school with Cecile Shrader. Fred Kephart also began work for Andy Corbin Thursday. The Sunday school meets at the usual time and Superintendent Lins welcomes attendees. Epworth League assembly at 6 30 p m with cordial invitation to all services.
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules four passion season sermons by the pastor. Sunday morning theme is A Day of Triumph. Wednesday March 27 evening is Divine Authority. Friday evening features The Sacrifice. Sunday morning March 31 concludes with The Proof of His Messiahship.
Motorists are urged to spruce up their vehicles with Kiickwork Auto Enamel in any color. The enamel can be applied in one day, with driving possible the next. Reflector polish is available for a mirror finish to improve light. Pullman Tires are advertised at 10 percent off April prices, with fresh stock and a claim of the most complete auto accessory stock in the city.
A short note on digestive discomfort due to diet changes and habits. It promotes Foley Cathar tie Tablets as a remedy for constipation, digestion issues, biliousness, stomach pain, furred tongue, and headaches.
Thousands seek relief from stomach upset by boosting liver and bowel function with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The vegetable formula with olive oil is said to purify the system, relieve indigestion and bad taste, and aid appetite. Available at 10 and 25 cents per box from all druggists.
Adyvt notice states an item is for sale by J. E. K. Lemmons Pharmacy with no stated adverse effects or post sale liabilities.
The Evening Journal serves as Washington County’s sole daily newspaper delivering local news, events, and updates from the region. It covers community happenings, government decisions, and notable happenings across towns within the county.
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