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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1926
Page
3
Thursday afternoon ten ladies formed a club led by Mrs D C Griggs with officers including president Mrs Walter Kyle and secretary treasurer Mrs Armour Griggers. A luncheon followed and the next meeting is set with Mrs Merrilt Booth on May 26.
Abe Martin discusses whether crime pays citing assorted criminals and misdeeds. He notes the high costs of crime including fines jail time and legal fees and compares crooks to those who failed or just pulled off small thefts. He also observes thrill seeking and publicity draw people to crime.
A list of upcoming club gatherings and social occasions includes extension work with Mrs. John Green on Tuesday afternoon, Priscilla club at Faust Main street May 4 at 2 30, Portnight ly club Music Week program with Miss Maurine McLaughlin, Pleasant HT Ladies Aid May 7 at the church, OF. W. club Tuesday at 7 80, Portoiehtts department meeting Monday with Mrs. F I Wilson, Pleasant Plain missionary all day May 6, Harmony club Wednesday at 2 PM, Rose Whitacre home May 4, West Chester WC T U meeting with Mrs. James Daniels Tuesday afternoon, Young Nomons Missionary society Monday at Miss Phianna Sutton.
Mrs. Margaret Conley returns from Manly Iowa after attending her sister Mrs Amanda Anderson's death. Daisy Huber of Crawfordsville visits and shops locally. Mrs M Q Sharp and children Geraldine and Robert travel to Centerville for the weekend. Mrs C A Wishart of Belknap Iowa returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs H W Bluesell. Mrs Robert Ferguson and daughter Arlens travel from West Chester to spend a shopping day there. Mrs Lo M McFarland goes home to Ainsworth after visiting Nellie Sutten.
Mise Ruby Skipton from West Chester spends the day shopping. Mr and Mrs Joe McElhinney return from Rochester Minnesota after a week on business. Dr B B Stutsman to take graduate work Iowa City and see patients by appointment. Edith Reed and friend from Collins Iowa visit Mt Pleasant for weekend at Mrs Ledger's home.
Mrs Dora McKinstry and her son Orval of Waurika Oklahoma returned home this morning after a week visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles McKinstry.
Washington Chapter No 98 Order of the Eastern Star notes the death of Brother James Dwyre Glascow a beloved Patron who served five years. The charter will be draped for 20 days, minutes updated, resolutions published in local press, and copies sent to Sister Glasgow Pearle Dickerson and officers.
Relatives in Columbus Junction learn Karl Himmelreich died after a lengthy illness at his father T. T. Himmelreich’s home in Taft California. The death followed several months of illness.
The deceased, born near Cotter on April 56 1886 and raised nearby, married Misa Ruby Dew in 1913. Surviving are his wife, father, stepmother, four brothers and a sister. The Welsh Presbyterian Bible Society holds a Sunday service with addresses by several local figures and special music. A 2:50 pm band concert at Columbus Chatsuqua park features 406 players directed by Glen Avers. Reverend W B Ruston, pastor, is elected as Synod delegate to Ames June 28 to July 2. Various local social events and a Letts high school play May 7 and 8 are noted with cast lists.
A Deacon declares he cannot wake a better world than the one the Lord made and thus sees no value in fault finding. The remark appears in the Atlanta Constitution, reflecting a stance of religious resignation and focus on faith over complaint.
Mrs. F C Doan of 451 S Ninth Ave recounts severe kidney pain and irregular function cured by Doan’s Pills after a few boxes. The stimulant diuretic was highly recommended and she reports no return of trouble. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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