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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1926

Page

3

Marriage in Fairfield Alters Local Society Notes

Rev W W Bowers presided at the marriage of Otto Fitzwater and Miss Downing of Fairfield at the Methodist parsonage on Mai street. The couple was accompanied by Etta Fitzwater and Robert Wring. After the five o’clock ceremony they returned to Fairfield where they will reside near Mr and Mrs Swaters. Various social clubs met and hosted luncheons, games, and contests with members including Miss Ita Stewart, Dorothy Dowell, Maude Jones, Ish Bambrick, Mrs Dawson, Lena Kephart, and A J Unthank among others.

W. W. Bowers Otto Fitzwater Ra Downing Fairfield Mai Street Etta Fitzwaters Robert Wring Five Lock Faird E. O. W. Club Robert Dawson Dawson S. Lena Kephart Jed Johnson Prairie Wwer Church A. J. Unthank Davenport Washington High School Harold Johnson Catharine Hull Frances Thomas Helen Wilson Margaret Sexton Mable Livingston Laurence McKune Norman Sage Isabelle Davis Gertrude Hammer

Luncheon Held Amid Lavender Lilac Decor

A luncheon featured a house bedecked in lavender and white lilacs with Mrs. Alex Lytle of San Antonio, Texas as the featured out of town guest.

Alex Lytle San Antonio, Texas

Evening Art Section Meets with Mrs Cherry Tuesday

The Fortnightly club Evening Art section will gather Tuesday evening with Mrs R Cherry. Officers will be elected and a social event noted. The Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War plan a Tuesday evening meeting at 7:30 in the G A hall with initiation and full attendance requested.

Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War G. A . Hall Royal Neighbors Woodman Hall Tits Damascus Shrine W.S. of J Masonic Temple

Notion G A R Meeting for J W Morton Funeral

All comrades are asked to meet at the G A R hall tomorrow Sunday at 2 20 p m to attend the funeral of Comrade J W Morton. Full attendance is required as state chaplain Hugh Arthur P G will join.

G. A. OR G. A. R. Hall J. W. Morton

De Molay Meeting and Special Initiation

De Molay registers a meeting scheduled for Monday evening with a special initiation planned for May candidate. Max McCall is noted and Harold Johnson serves as M C Scribe.

de Molay Max McCall M. C. Harold Johnson Scribe

Abe Martin on Marriage and Careers

Abe Martin argues marriage need not hinder careers and cites examples of artists and public figures who balanced home life with success. He contends wives can manage homes while pursuing ambitions and warns against viewing marriage as a barrier to achievement.

Shrine report and society meetings announced

The Worthy High Priestess will report on Supreme Shrine held in Louisville. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society meets May 18 at 6 15 at Miss Mary Hunters home. Members asked to bring dishes and pass.

Supreme Shrine Louisville Alma Hearne ,Holland Missionary Society Mary Hunter Gertrude Whenty

Fortnightly Art Department to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Art Department of the Fortnightly club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. R G Cherry. The Daughters of Veterans plan a 2 50 pm gathering tomorrow in the Methodist Church basement to form a committee for Comrade Morton's funeral.

Washington M. E John Wesley Morton Methodist Church Morton R. G. Cherry Daughters of Veterans

Masonic Lodge Plans Funeral Attendance Sunday

Masonic lodge No. 26 meets Sunday at 2 p.m. to attend the funeral of J. W. Morton. Good attendance desired, W. Bell notes.

Masonic Lodge No J. W. Morton W. Bell

Bible Department Meeting At Fortnightly Club

The Bible Department of the Fortnightly club will meet Monday at 2 30 with Mrs. Frank Wilson. A food attendance is desired as it is the last meeting.

Bible Department Frank Wilson

Regular meeting notice for Pythian Sisters and church social

Regular meeting of Pythian Sisters Tuesday evening at six. Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church holds a social Monday evening at 6 50. Each member brings sandwiches and a dish to pass.

M. E Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Notice K. of P.S. Work in the Bank of Page

A brief notice indicates a Knights of Pythias or similar fraternal body's work event scheduled for Monday night at the Bank of Page location. No additional details are provided.

Bank of Page

Chevrolet Adds Many Dealers to Its Selling Force

The Chevrolet Motor Company reports a seven month gain of 1,619 direct and associate dealers, bringing total dealers to about 7,500 nationwide, a rise of more than 27 percent. Growth is strongest in the South with key branch offices listing 107 new dealers in Atlanta, 100 in Memphis, 65 in Charlotte, and 62 in New Orleans, while Minneapolis and Des Moines led northern additions.

Detroit Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet South Atlanta Memphis

Brief Court Session in District Court Held by Judge Dewey

Judge Charles A. Dewey held a brief district court session this morning addressing miscellaneous matters. He adjourned court until June 1.

Charles A. Dewey

Radio Programs and News Prorhy on WON and WHAS

Louisville May 16 radio update lists WHAS and WON airing Kentucky Derby pace by pace with Credo Harris and Quin Ryan in hosting roles. Denver May 15 KOA presents music week events featuring over 100 offerings from symphonic to operatic and broadcasts from KOA studios and city venues with numerous western-city participants.

Prorhy Louisville WHA WGN Chicago Credo Harris Clatee WHAS Quin Ryan Denver Colo KOA Denver Municipal Auditorium Denver Civic Center

East Lansing church dedication broadcast by WKAR

Dedication services for the East Lansing Peoples' Church, built at a cost of 350000 dollars, will be broadcast Sunday by Station WKAR. Four denominations Methodist Congregational and Presbyterian will participate. President J. Davis of the Chicago Theological Seminary will speak at 9 50 am Central time.

WKAE Lansing Mich East Lensing Peoples’ Church WKAR Michigan State Calleg Davis Chicago Theological Seminary Central Tithe

Radio Programs for Sunday May 16 1926

Radio Digest lists Sunday programs across stations WEAF KDKA KYW WGN and more. It notes atwater kent hour musical selections church services dinner concerts and special train frolic features across multiple cities and networks.

Radio Digest WEAF Atwater Kent Woc KENF Shenandoah Golden Rule Circle KYW Chicazo Edison Company New York Capitol Theater WEEI WCAP Wjar Wtag WWJ WCAE

RAP PROGRAMS PER MONDAY MAY 17 LISTENERS PATTERN

Radio stations nationwide outline a Monday May 17 schedule focusing on opera and orchestral programs. Listings include KMOX KOA WEAR WHAZA WSH WES and many others with times and performances such as La Gioconda, a Brown V Palace string orchestra, and a grand opera mood.

KMOX Light’ Opera KOA the West la Gioconda Opera WSH Wendell Hall KDKA Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh KFNF Shenandoah Henry Field Seed Company Denver Brown V Palace String Orchestra Harmony Dance Orchestra KPO San Francisco WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air Ivanhoe Glee Club Elas Stew Orchestra Ted Weeman Victor Recording Orchestra Ted Meyn WEAF New York Z. A

Local Happenings in Washington Area

The article lists residents visiting, family events, and school news in Washington and Cedar Center. Highlights include Miss Thelda Freel closing a successful Cedar Center teaching year with a picnic, Dorothy Disney graduating from West Chester High, Mrs. Orva Scott welcoming a baby boy, and Rev A J Unthank resigning to study at Palmer School in Davenport.

Washington Thrasher Edwards Childdren Williamsburg R. C. Amiong A. J. Unthank Prairie Flower Palmer School Davenport Dorothy Disney West Chester High School Orva Scott Scott Washington Hospital Clarence Timmons Harold

Slight Earthquake Shocks Portland Area

A minor earthquake was felt in Portland Maine and surrounding area at six A M lasting five seconds with no damage reported. Mr and Mrs Frank Bristow of Brighton traveled to Washington yesterday to shop.

Portland Maine Frank Bristow Brighton Washington

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