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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1929

Page

6

Society scenes light up Chariton with weddings and parties

A hostess Louise Ewing hosted a theatre party at Fox theatre then hosted guests at 428 East Washington for bridge. Bessie Brown wed Gwynne Runnels in Chariton with a three course dinner. A second wedding in Washington joined Miss Grace Coakley and a Mr. Verink at the Presbyterian church. Local committees, clubs, and socials gathered for meetings, dinners, and games at homes and halls in Chariton and Washington, with Easter events and community notes throughout.

Louise Ewing Fox Chariton Town Gwynne Runnels Guy Runnels Washington Frederick Nichols Presbyterian Church Chariton Crooms Nellie Runnels Rock Islands Railroad Hot Ants Mrs East Second Street Wache A Ton

Family Night at First Methodist Church Draws 100 Plus

A church social at First Methodist drew over a hundred people for a dinner in the social hall hosted by the Ladie Ald society led by Mrs. E. E. Stutsman. Dr. Bowers opened with an evangelistic camp note set for April seventh and spoke on the feeding of the five thousand highlighting sharing and faith. The evening included songs, a nursery for children, and plans for sunrise union services and interchurch events.

First Methodist Church Ladie Ald Society E. E. Stutsman Brests Rue Room W. W. Bowers J. E. Wright Carl Hedges H.N. Seinster Mary Murter Bowers Bower Presbyterian Church Methodist

Local Church Notices And Funeral Details

Announcements list a Presbyterian Bible class social on April 1 at Mr 5013 home, Fortnightly Literature on Monday at 2 PM at Mrs H J Ward’s, and a choir rehearsal at 7:20 PM. The Methodist choir plans cantata Olivet to Calvary next Sunday at 7 PM. The Massie department meets with Miss Bratten W Washington at 7 PM Monday. Towels requests for a meeting are noted. Funeral services for William Were held Wednesday noon at vast cemetery with Rev A Isoman presiding. pallbearers listed.

Womans Missionary Societel Presbyterian Ty Donald Brown Howard Applegate Ralph Waggoner Tennie Dawson Bernice Dawson Gideon Gray Homer Birney Young Peoples Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Massie Department William Peck W. P. Moriarty Charles Wal A. Jones K. J. Norton Jole William ‘Taylor Vast Metery A. A.isoman Vinz J. F.lin EI

Dr Henry Albert Urges Disease Cure To Fight Poverty

Iowa health commissioner Dr Henry Albert warns destitution stems from neglected disease. He cites studies showing poverty follows when illness strikes breadwinners and calls for better organized public health work and higher per capita funding to extend lifespans and productivity.

Henry Albert Henry Abert Stateommissioner of Albert Towa Department of Health Veteae Ap Jlowa

Fear Epidemic of Disease From Asia

San Francisco report states more than twenty dead and hundreds under observation as meningitis and influenza spread from the orient. Pacific ports detain 264 passengers aboard the President Pierce and the Empire of Russia liner at Vancouver with 296 on board. The President Madison arrived Seattle from the orient with 320 passengers and nine deaths aboard noted.

San Francisco United States Orient Pacific President Pierce Vancouver President Madison Seattle Orient Winess

Paris Reparations Experts Adjourn For Easter Holiday

Paris conference experts paused sessions for Easter, adjourned until April 4. American spokesman said no annuity figures were discussed though statements of principle were noted, with some delegations likely to request a memorandum for later review during further negotiations.

Paris

Government survey of U S attorney offices ordered

Washington March 38 The justice department conducts a national survey of law enforcement activities in every United States attorney's office. Attorney General Mitchell said the study aims to measure efficiency of U S attorneys and inform a proposed commission on personnel and expenses for a broader reform effort.

Washington United States Justice Department Mitchell UV. S Hoover

Woman Hangs Self at Home in Marshalltown

Mrs. A. Miller sister of Marshalltown industrialist Jasper Fisher ended her life yesterday afternoon by hanging. Her husband found her body dangling from a beam in their tent when he came home.

Marshalltown A. Miller Jasper Fisher Marshall Town

Oil producers agree to limit 1928 output worldwide

In New York on March 28 a pact limits Western world oil production to the previous year's average. Delegates from Mexico, Colombia, and the Soviet Union met secretly and plan to start the limit April 1. Dutch Shell executive Sr Henri Deterting urged full cooperation with the plan.

New York Ver Mexico Columbia Yesterd Na Jes Henri Deterting Reval Dutch-shell Companies Euran

Funeral for William B Ross Held at J A Jones

The funeral of William B. Ross took place Tuesday afternoon at J A Jones Funeral Home with Rev. A A Wing presiding. Interment was in Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers including J M Godfrey Claude Keister Charles Welsh and Milt Denison.

Funeral services for Mrs Albert losick held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Losick were held Monday at 8 with Cath J. McGuire in charge. The pallbearers were six. Interment was in Mt Ol Riverside Cemetery.

Mes. Kotosick Albert Losick Cath J. McGuire Ariment Mt Ol Riverside

Illness and Death of Husband and Father William

A local Masonic event honors William with a memorial note as Rough Ashterlade No 41 meets in regular communication. Golden Star lodge No 4 visits Ottumwa with H F E Williams Grand Master and others, delivering talks on advancement and lodge progress. A social session followed the business meeting, with members returning home later.

F MeLamore Golden Star Lodge Ottumwa H. F E. Williams A. W Jurisaitution Rice Lintz Golden Star Todge Russell Dawnen Com. Davis HL Williams Ohn Harvey W. M. Harvey Iyeal Wis Sting

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