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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

3

Community Club Rehearsal Sessions and Church Meetings Noted

The Rehearsal club schedules Thursday and Friday sessions with beginner groups at 9 30 a m and an orchestra group Thursday at 1 30 p m while a band group meets Friday at 9 30 a m. The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church gathers Friday at 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs. J F Ream. All school children urged to bring flowers to the courthouse Wednesday morning. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church meets Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs. T R Benn’s home with Mrs. W M Keeley in charge. The library will be closed all day Decoration day.

Havre Aaron Stafford Dale Darbyshire Little Folks Les Emma Anderson Grace Sigafoose Anderson Gardens Max Marbler Edith Boileau Lawrence Wilson Earl Bickford Odessa N. Brown Fred Downing Gertrude Beatty Tom Harvey Fred Reid The Presbyterian Church J. EF. Ream E. Main St McGugin Court House Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. EB T. R. Benn North 2Nd Ave W. M. Keeley

Knights of Pythias Plan Evening Card Journey

Knights of Pythias are urged to meet Thursday at eight o clock for a card journey with members of the Knights of Columbus. Owen Grec fan C. C. 8913

Knights of Pythias Hajl Knights of Columbus Owen Grecfan C. C

New Fabrics for the Summer Home

An overview of selecting fabrics for home decor emphasizing that color, texture, and period style matter. It warns against cheap imitations and explains differences among chintz cretonne velvet and rayon, while noting today’s demand for large prints and durable, sun-fast weaves.

India

Social calendar items for Tuesday through Saturday

The Ek O W club meets at Mrs Ed Graysons home Tuesday evening. Thursday hosts the third country club party. Friday the Presbyterian ladies social gathers at Mrs J E Reams home in afternoon. I X club entertainment at Mrs Marshal Gannon's home afternoon. Rebekahs hold regular meeting in evening. Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church meets at Mrs T R Benn's home. Susan Coffey Auxiliary of West Chester M E church meets with Mrs Mary Ross in afternoon. Saturday luncheon at the Thorne home hosted by Mrs Ruth Thorne and Mrs C A Voice.

Joe .Falk Roy Schiebel Pridge T. W. Harwood East Main Street Falk Fairfield Iowa Schiebel Davenport Helen Bernice Falk Ek. O. W. Club Ek. O. W Ed Grayson I. X. Club THER Marshal Gannon Rebekah Rebekah’s Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Woman's Foreign Missionary Society T. R. Benn Susan Coffey West Chester M. FE Mary Ross

Six Convicts Guilty of Murder at Folsom Prison

Six convicts who took part in shootings at Folsom prison on Thanksgiving Day were found guilty of first degree murder. The verdict carries an automatic death sentence.

Sacramento Calif Folsom Prison

Washington Woman Wins Poultry Story Contest

Washington woman Mrs. Thomas Gerdes won a trip to the annual Towa Poultry Improvement association convention for writing the best poultry news story. Runner ups were Mrs. Henry Wahla of Garvinville and Mrs. Richard Bouska of Cadmar, judged by Iowa State College poultry and journalism experts.

Ames Iowa Towa Poultry Improvement Association Thomas Gerdes Washington Henry Wahla Garanville T A Richard Bouska Cadmar Iowa State College

Presbyterians Reject Resolution Condemning Prohibition Enforcement

The general assembly in Tulsa declined to adopt a resolution condemning President Coolidge for lax enforcement of Prohibition and expressed disapproval of the resolution's authors.

Tulsa Okla Feneral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Coolradige

Oven Canning Demo Promises New Method Leaders

Southern Utilities announces an oven canning demonstration by S G Pugsley, home economics instructor of Clark Jewel Range Co, set for Friday June 1. The program promotes a new oven method claimed to equal cold pack results, attracting local interest among women who do canning.

Southern Utilities Company S. G. Pugsley Clark-Jewel Range Co

Hammill Hoover Campaign Ties Questioned in Iowa

Milo Reno of the Iowa farmers union asked a senatorial sub committee to investigate campaign expenditures linking Governor John Hammill with Herbert Hoover in Des Moines Iowa on May 29. The inquiry was sent to Senator Smith W Brookhart and all Iowa representatives.

Des Moines Towa John Hammill Herbert Hoover Milo Reno Towa Farmers’ Union Hammill Hoover Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Congress

Bishops Assigned by M. E. Conference announce new posts

Kansas City Mo May 29 Assignment of thirty three bishops announced at the closing session of the Methodist Episcopal conference. Elimination of several foreign bishoprics caused many changes. All three newly elected bishops will hold foreign charges. Bishop Raymond J Wade of Chicago was assigned to the new bishop's residence in Stockholm.

Kansas City Methodist Episcopal Conference Raymond J. Wade Chicago Stockholm

Chrysler and Dodge Stocks Rally on Merger Rumors

Rumors of a Chrysler and Dodge merger boosted trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Officials from both companies declined to confirm the reports as stocks moved on the speculation.

New York Chrysler Dodge Brothers ‘Motor Companies New York Stock Exchange

Nerves of Eye Shine Under Certain Stimuli

A distinguished American scientist states that nerves of the eye glow when stimulated and some luminous nerves are visible to the person under specific conditions. The finding highlights intrinsic light emission in ocular tissue.

Funeral of Miss Rebeca Ellen Moore at Christian church

Funeral services for Miss Rebeca Ellen Moore were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church in Keota with Rev. Nalley officiating. A duet by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nicholson accompanied. pall bearers included R. J. Beckerman Glenn Pratt Oral Moore Ira Caldwell Stanley Wie and W. D. Eckerman. Rebekah lodge members attended and led the grave service at Elm Grove cemetery.

Rebecca Ellen Moore The Christian Church Nalley of Keota Clayton Nicholson R. J. Beckerman Glenn Pratt Oral Moore Ira Caldwell Stanley Wie W. D. Eckerman Rebekah Lodge Elm Grove Cemetery

Susan Coffey Auxiliary Meeting Set for June First

The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the West Chester M. E. church will meet with Mrs. Mary Ross on Friday June 1 at 2 o'clock.

Susan Coffey West Chester M. E. Church Mary Ross

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