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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1920

Page

8

Social events and gatherings settle into autumn décor

Yesterday afternoon at Pridge Miss Marion Stewart hosted a nine table affair with chrysanthemums and autumn flowers. A one course luncheon followed. Mrs H N Dunning of Shanghai attended as a mover. The Baptist ladies hosted a successful social at the church with Halloween decorations and readings by Miss Eleanor Walker and Mrs Lee McAvoy. Kipling’s If We Only Knew was a remembrance for Mrs D J Gates. Florals, solos, and a large attendance marked the day. The event was directed by Mrs Mitt Denison and Mrs Ed Grayson.

Marion Stewart Pridge H. N. Dunning Shanghai China D. J. Gates Ladies’ League Ralph Minick Mitt Denison Ed Grayson

Birthday Dinner and Oyster Supper Hosted by Mrs Grayson

Pink and white carnations adorned the table as guests enjoyed a birthday cake. The F A U met at Mrs Grayson’s home and were treated to an oyster supper prepared by Ella Moutavaisted and her committee. Music followed and the next meeting will be at Mrs W F Jacobs

Mise Helen R Burham World Wide Guild The Baptist Church South Iowa Avérdue CIA Dorothy Chance Italy Fare Sutton Minette Tracy Helen Durham Florence Marjorie Smith Rurle Helen Burham Celesta Brinning Elmer Burham Fd Grayson

Ford cars and local notices fill Havre paper

Local item notes Mrs. Lee Dusenberry and her sons returning home after visiting her father John Kahn. Ads urge Ford sales and repairs from Falk Motor Co. and mention a sale of a modern cottage, plus wedding travel plans for Crawfordsville residents Charles and Mrs. McCleery.

Lee Dusenberry Charlies and Lewis Havre John Kahn

Local items and notices from Washington County Atlas release

Floyd A. Bower seeks parts and service terms for his tractor while Mrs BF J Richards and Enid Annas of Ainsworth shop in town. The Washington County Atlas is now available at the Journal office. various residents and visitors are noted including Frances Fifer and Henry R. Green with Montana legislature election win details.

Floyd A. Bower Fordean BF. J. Richards Enid Annas Ainsworth Washington County Atlas Journal Henry R. Green Montana Dawson County

Satires of 1920 at Gra ham Theatre features lavish costumes

Walter A. Rivers praises Fanchon and Marco's Satires of 1920 at the Gra ham Theatre with a lavish Pacific Coast revue. The show, opening Wednesday November 17, stars include Eva Clark, Marel Stryker, Lucile Harmon, Daisy De Witte, and the team Fanchon and Marco.

Fanchon and Marco Walter A. Rivers San Francisco Pepalgo Pacific Coast Texas Fanchon Lierd Wells Arthur West al Wohlman John Sheehan Eva Clark Marel Stryker Lucile Harmon Daisy de Witte Peaches California Jan Havez Ziegfeld Lester Chicago

Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson

President Wilson designates November 25 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He urges citizens to pause from daily tasks to reflect on mercies, liberty, and justice, and to dedicate themselves to God and the nation.

Washington, D.C Wilson America Woodrow Wilson United States

Woman Finds Hidden Gold in Old Trunk in Fire

Mrs. Alfred Bitterlin of Collingdale Pa paid 1 for a junked Scranton trunk and found 295 in gold coins inside its lining while trying to burn it. The discovery adds to her capital and a classified ad mentions selling it.

Philadelphia Scranton Alfred Bitterlin Collingdale

Furs At A. E. Putnam Co One Day Only

A rare opportunity Wednesday November 17 presents T Richter Sons Farriers of Davenport at our store with the largest line of up to date furs for the coming season. Goods will be sold and delivered with 25 percent savings for Washington ladies and their friends.

T. Richter & Sons Farriers Davenport Washington A. E. Putnam Co

Washington Churches Debate Meeting or Revival

A winter union meeting is planned by Washington churches. The piece argues Jesus would cleanse the temple, criticizes modern church amusements, calls for prayer meetings, and laments a decline in old time religion as Washington and surrounding areas face spiritual danger.

Churches Washington Jesus Temple House of Prayer Mark Jerusalem

Wilson preparing Thanks giving Day proclamation

President Wilson is preparing his Thanksgiving Day proclamation and is expected to issue it within a few days, according to White House statements today.

Washington Wilson White House

Repenting to receive the Holy Spirit for global gospel work

Mrs. C. W. Busby notes that repentance and church unity mirror the early church’s 120 in the upper room. She urges believers to seek the Holy Spirit for power to witness and to preach the gospel without concern for pay, citing Mark 16 15.

Wae Licion Jesus Jerusalem C. W. Busby

Daniels and Gast Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Daniels of West Chester and Mrs Gast of Macomb ill returned to the Daniels home last evening after visiting the John Waymack home.

Farmer Invests in Ford Son Tractor for 80 Acres

Joe Rich of Crawfordsville bought a Ford son last week to farm his 80 acres aiming to raise earnings amid high real estate values and low markets. He believes it is the tractor of value for his operation.

Joe Rich Crawfordsville

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