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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1925

Page

6

Social and church notices from Fairfield area pages

November meetings fill the Shumala Campfire and Alma Hearne Missionary society with members and activities. Wives receive honors, bake sales are planned, and a wedding is announced as Miss Lucille Browne wed Eugene Hagberg in Fairfield with a reception and home decorations.

Fairfield Daily Ledger Alice Lucille Browne Eugene D. Hagberg Washington R. H. Polly Harley Carter Fairfield High School Ft. Mad- Nn Mme College Louden Machinery Company C. A. Hagberg Ottumwa Augustana College Rock Island Ill J. C. Penney Company Washington, Iowa

Farm Bureau urged to back Red Cross drive nationwide

Des Moines Iowa November 18 Ray KE Gribben secretary of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation issued an open letter to county Farm Bureau presidents and agents urging support for the annual Red Cross drive. He notes Farm Bureaus interest in human health aligns with efforts to aid health programs and bovine tuberculosis eradication and cites cooperation with the Tuberculosis association and film and material loans to promote health measures.

Preve Tuberculosis Association Chilren

Repository of Wills in Somerset House England

The record notes that all wills probated in Great Britain are filed in Somerset House, London, establishing the central archive for legal testamentary documents.

Great Britain Somerset House London

Mrs Crail Heads Legion Auxiliary In Year

At the annual election of officers of the Women's Auxiliary to Leon Beatty post American Legion Mrs Phil Crail was elected president to serve the coming year. Other officers named include Mrs P L Etten vice president Mrs L Patterson second vice president Miss Helen Wilson treasurer Miss Lucy Dempsey secretary Miss Katheryn Swift historian and Mrs Tot Downing chaplain with three others on the executive committee. The new officers will be installed at the December meeting. Plans were made for the annual sale of Red Cross Christmas seals led by Mrs Belle Rice.

Women’s Auxiliary Leon Beatty American Legion Phil Crail Helen Wilson Lucy Dempsey Katheryn Swift Tot Downing M. Hollinger Carlton Wilson C. H Red Cross Belle Rice

The True Thanksgiving by Stansbury

A meditation on gratitude and faith, recounting dreamlike visions of morning light and unspoken thanks. The speaker recalls how humble acts of charity and hospitality honor the Father and align with the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Stansbury

We Give Thee Thanks For All Selected Verse

A brief fragment honors God and the freemen and thralls who share in gratitude. The piece ends with a note to Tell him I saw your adc, suggesting a personal postscript or message amid the religious verse.

Club notices announce dinners and meetings this week

The notices list several club events including Rebekah Club supper at Odd Fellows Hall at six, 2352 notice for Century Club meeting with Mrs Keeley Saturday, Independent Club with Mrs Nelson Thompson Thursday, Fortnightly Club 29th anniversary on Saturday November 21 at 2 50 with Miss Gray, congregational dinner at M E Church Friday November 20 from eleven to one, Lexington Ladies Aid Society meeting Thursday afternoon November 19 with serving and entertainment committees.

DeMolay Armory W. S Miss Bird Hotle Improvement Fenene Mere Lem Cherry Price Fez Chib Rurei Womner Wiord Lexington Ladies Aid Wechoich J Lincoln Associaton Rebekah Club Odd Fellows Hall Industrous Club Wes Lola Rath The O. C's West Chester Ralph Barer Independent Nelson Thorpseon Prienwship Club Wilson Martin M. Bd Rebekah Nelson Thompson Gray St. Catherine's College of Davenport Cecil Amlong Jake Fisher Albert Paul Lexington Ladies Aid Society Tgoyd Bell Ira Huber Ora Maple

Brighten Brass and Steel with Vaseline Treatment

Brass fixtures kept bright for weeks by using vaseline after cleaning. Apply to steel surfaces on gas stoves so water runs off and prevents rust.

Burial Rite Marked Charles VI of Spain Death

The article notes that shortly before his death Charles VI of Spain received a full burial service with the death knell tolled and monks chanting the requiem.

Charles VI Spain

Londoners Report Water From France for Coffee Quality

Londoners report using water from France for making coffee claiming it enhances flavor. The letters claim this French water is the secret to excellent coffee and that English water isn not the best for brewing tea.

France

Fragmentary Motto Sparks Living With Many

An unclear quotation from an Athinta Constitution expresses that exclusive wisdom outlives individuals and rebukes living with many others, indicating a philosophical or editorial aside in the text.

Thanksgiving events at three area schools and church

There will be a candy and box social at Hatre school Wednesday evening November 25 with Hazel McGinnis as teacher. New Haven school hosts a Thanksgiving program and box social November 25 with Agnes Bucher as teacher and ladies asked to bring boxes. The Philathea class of West Chester Baptist church holds a bake sale November 25 featuring assorted Thanksgiving eats.

Hatre School Hazel McGinnis New Haven School Agnes Bucher West Chester

Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Notice

Choir rehearsal on Thursday evening beginning promptly at o'clock. All members urged to attend. Mrs. Ream. 36ta

Presbyterian Choir Ream

Baptist Choral Rehearsal Time Change Notice

Notice to members about a date change for the rehearsal now set for Thursday evening at 7 30 PM. The message requests members to note the updated schedule.

Lena Kephart Hosts BE. O. W. Club Meeting

Mrs Lena Kephart will host the BE. O. W. club at 7 00 p m Thursday evening at Rodney Kephart s home located at EB 2nd St and North 15th Ave The gathering aims to convene in a neighborhood residence with members expected to attend.

Lena Kephart BE. O. W

Sewing Circle Plans Meeting With Mrs Eagle

D A Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs H S Eagle tomorrow afternoon.

D. A. Sewing Circle H. S. Eagle

Knights Templar Regular Meeting Friday Evening

Knights Templar hold a regular meeting Friday evening November 20 with work in order of Temple. An annual inspection by Sir Knight Perry of Oskaloosa is planned. A large attendance is desired.

Knights Templar

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Shumala Esther Conger Iowa Avenue Edna Mae Hartman Wilma Moore Esther Edny Mae Wilma Ruth Wilpon Lucile Ross Hilda Brown Virginia Bates Beulah Phillips Alma Hearne Queen Bether Methodist Church Gladys Peterson Ruby Anderson Ryort Juania Rosemberger America Morehead Second United Presbyterian Church Sam McCleery California E. J. Kilgore Kilgore McCleery Owen Hayes Will Sickles Sunshine Community Club Clarence Rasdall Joe Porter Pythian Circle Carris T.H. Berde St. Town Avenue Kolah Club Ethel Trotman J. T. Anderson Priday Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Withreo W. W. Wilson Nneteenth Century Club W. M. Keeley Farm Bureau Mrs. Crail Heads Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Better Dreamland 10Th Century Club M.E Athinta C. H. Guther Cor. Square Klein Klothing Kompany Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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