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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1927
Page
8
Mrs J H Warren is critically ill at her West Main Street home after a recent cold developed into pneumonia. Her condition worsened from Thursday to noon today, though this morning showed possible improvement. Visitors include Maude Randall Trowbridge from Columbia Missouri and Mrs F P Randall, with others arriving by car.
Harry Bell returned from a short visit to his son Donald Bell in Mechanicsville Iowa. Don Hayes of Wayland was a business visitor in Washington yesterday. Hugh Boyd traveled to Lone Tree last evening to visit friends.
The article traces fingerprinting as a system of identification from 400 B C in China to India and Japan where it aided criminal identification. It notes its spread with literate labor in South Africa to other continents, highlighting early adoption and diffusion.
A New Haven Register item notes a bold outdoor sign at an Oklahoma restaurant declaring If the steak is too tough, get out This is no place for weaklings The message reflects a brash promotional stance aimed at diners.
Fred Radda of north of town was sentenced to pay a fine of 10 dollars and costs this morning by Justice of the Peace J W Patton on the charge of using profane language. The complaint was made by W D Booth.
Mrs. E C Spera honored at her daughter’s home with a noon birthday dinner for seventeen. Gifts, lavender decorations, and a large birthday cake marked the celebration, the first time all children gathered together in years.
Community groups and clubs hold regular sessions and events this evening and afternoon. Pythian Sisters and D A R plan meetings, clubs like Navajo and Kolah host gatherings, missionary societies, women’s groups, and a candy social at Lincoln Rural School provide activities for residents.
Mrs. R. E. Brown presented sketches of Ellis Parker Butler's works, highlighting his humour and storytelling craft. The event showcased selections from Butler's writing, reflecting his wit and social observation.
The Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical church hosts an all day meeting on November 3 at Mrs Albert Zieglowskys home. The P E O rummage sale is set for November 12 south of the Penney store. Rebekah meets Friday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Richard Johnson reporting. You and T club gathers Friday at 2 60 pm with Mrs J T Schulty. The Young Womens Home Missionary Society plans a rummage sale November 5 in the vacant Penny building inviting donations through Friday or by calling Mrs J L Pease or Mrs P G.
Mrs W A Wilson leaves for Trenton Mo after visiting Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson Miss Alice Bandy of Chariton Town guests at Mrs Alfred Johnson this week Byron Swift and Ira W Caldwell were in Burlington on business Husking Gloves and Mittens Dousherty Bros Edith Munro returns home to West Chester after visiting Charles Schultz home Mr and Mrs Wayne Hager and daughter Katherine Rose of Monmouth IL visit with J F Ream Mrs A G Schmidt of Burlington injured in a Sunday car crash near Ainsworth is improving at county hospital Son Dr Schmidt of Detroit arrives to assist Remember Y W meeting tonight at 730 American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Wednesday Nov 2 election of officers and other business
Murray McCreedy returns to Iowa City after weekend with parents in Ainsworth. Dorothy Gordon, student nurse, spent weekend at home in Ainsworth. Clarence Booth, student in Ames, spent last week at home. Leah Darnell learns daughter Mrs John McMullin is ill in Dallas City Ill with earlier tooth extraction and blood poisoning. Darnell travels to Dallas City to stay until recovery.
Washington patrons enjoy high class cinema this week. The Graham showcases The Cat and the Canary a Halloween suitable mystery thrilling audiences. The Fox screens Billie Dove in American Beauty an unusual blend of entertainment for movie lovers.
The ceremony took place this afternoon at the office of Justice J. W. Patton. Justice Clive W. Grimes and Mary Belle Waterhouse of Libertyville officiated the marriage.
The Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church plans a quarterly tea Friday at 2 30 at Mrs H I Ward 622 E Main with Mrs Spiedel in charge and committees led by Mrs Ab Andrson Mrs W P McCaulley and Mrs Homer Stephens The Python sisters and families of West Chester Temple invite members to a social evening at the temple hall Friday November 4 at 7 30 with social time.
The Farm Bureau of Jackson township will hold a Friday evening meeting with C C Rothblisberger. County Agent Molison will present an illustrated talk on the corn borer. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Mae Wehr came home last evening from a brief visit with her sister Mrs Donald Ross at Cedar Falls. The notice urges readiness for Corn Husking time and promotes liniment bandages adhesive tape and hand lotion available at Phillips and Hebner Druggists.
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