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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

6

Halloween Socials Highlight Rooster Club Notes

The Rooster club met Tuesday with eight members present and elected officers at that time. Halloween parties dominated the week with Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters hosting at the E.P. hall, and multiple clubs including the Ainsworth social club and Rural Womens club staging masked gatherings, games, pumpkin treats, and prize contests.

Rooster Club Guy Stmms Anderson Munson Merle Eckles Hooevr Knights of Pythias Pythian Hallowen E.P Hall Zeke Pris Howard Wittrig King’s Sons and Daughters Wittrig Rev. Carter Des Moines Sam Witmer Ainsworth Social Club Floyd Blankenhorn Frank Moore Lyle Rovertson Madge Rabenold Orville Thoma White Ed Graysoh Rabert Dawson Carl Mancher Hertha Beatrice Kephart

Clark & Enslin Store Aims to Help Farmers’ Problem

The Clark & Enslin store contends the farmer's problem is society's problem and pledges to improve farm conditions by offering good merchandise at reasonable prices. The note invites local farm ladies to shop there, presenting a pleasant and profitable experience.

Clark & Ensti Clark & Enslin

Sweaters Noted For Five Dollar Valuation

A shopper comments on knitwear noting the sweaters appear to be valued at five dollars. The remark reflects perceptions of price and value in the current market context.

Community church groups announce varied meetings

The Light Hearers and Mothers of the Methodist church plan a regular meeting this Saturday at 10 o'clock. Children of the Primary department unite. The Presbyterian ladies society will meet Friday at 2 20 with Mrs Main and Mrs Jert hab smith. Thursday's event involves Mrs.

Methodist Church He Indies Socior Presbyrian Church Priday G Main Jert

Change Schedule of Hoover and Smith Speeches on Radio

The National Broadcasting Company announced changes to speeches by Herbert Hoover and Alfred E Smith. Smith will broadcast from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, with Hoover’s remarks to be aired from 3 to 5 p.m. Central Time from St. Louis. Both speeches will be carried nationwide and made public on the same network.

Hoover Smith New York Herbert Hoover Alfred Ational Broadcastns Company Brooklyn T. Louis Valle Tame

District Attorney Is Accused of Wilful Misconduct in Office

Los Angeles district attorney Ann Keyes surrendered on a grand jury warrant charging wilful and corrupt conduct in office. Jacob Herman, alleged to have offered bribe money to Keyes for Julian Petroleum trial acquittal, also surrendered. Bondsmen appeared as Judge Edmonds issued warrants after the secret indictments were returned.

Los Angeles Calif Ann Keyes Los Angeles County Jacob Herman Keyes Julian Petroleum Corporation Edmonds

Dr Earl Speaks At Baptist Meeting

In Davenport Iowa area Nov 1 the session discusses the annual report of the women’s missionary society. Dr Johnson Meyers and Miss Alice Brimson of Chicago are billed as principal speakers at the event.

DR. Earl Dar Rapids Akicomat Dotoin Aids Wood Haiti Missonary Society Johnson Meyers Alice Brimson Chicago

Five Best Features on the Radio Friday

A fragmentary radio schedule from 1928 lists WEAF and WOR network programs with varied topics. It notes Hoover address and a canceled segment on Friday, plus a few routine items on NBC and WGY. Dan Rohrer of West Chester was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication by Justice W. E. Barber.

United Press WEAF Herbert Hoover St. Louis Altre Pith Brooklyn WOR Opera Gamzon Deliut Wgy Schenectady General Electric Dan Rohrer West Chester Justice W. E. Barber

Missionary Society Rummage Sale Plans Noted

The Methodist church Woman's Missionary Society announces a rummage sale and a meeting next Friday. Mrs Donahey will discuss county taxation. St A church holds a Monday 3:45 p.m. meeting with dues payable and delegate reports anticipated.

Wesye Society of the Methodist Sam T. Donahey

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