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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1923

Page

6

Social and Bridal News From Local Society Woulds

The W. Club enjoyed a meeting hosted by Mrs. Nora McKinstry with twenty six ladies and guests attending despite muddy roads. Mrs Mildred Brin ning and Charles Lloyd Doran wed in Fairfield. Ina E Mitchell and William H McKune married at S K Coates home. Mr and Mrs Joe Wright hosted a fall dinner party. F S club gathered at the McGovern home for cards and radio. D A R luncheon venue shifted to J Wilson home for a pot luck. Bradward Mayer's birthday honored with a surprise visit and gifts.

Nora McKinstry Childen Mary Turnipseed Biste Lic Geneva Helen Chor Therest Me Kinetry

Washington to buy season tickets for fall lyceum course

Canvassing will occur Friday and Saturday as Washington residents are urged to purchase season tickets for a four-number lyceum course to be held at the Graham theater. Tickets total two dollars, with Frank Dixon and the Cambrea Concert Company among the featured performers.

People of Washington Improvement League League Graham Graham Theater Lyceum

Warfe and Mrs Warfe Attend Local Homecoming Visit

David Warfe from Gary arrives with Jana for a short vacation and plans to attend the homecoming at Lowerty where Mrs W has been staying for several days.

David Warfe Gary Jana

Community Club and Society Notices Roundup

Announcements list meetings for Hooster club Mothers and Daughters banquet West Chester Baptist Ladies Aid Harmony club and other groups with dates in October and early 1940s. Events include regular meetings installations elections and a postponed Legion Auxiliary social due to weather conditions.

Peculiar Comedian W B Patton Delivers “The Slow Poke”

Amusements note the Peculiar Comedian W B Patton drawing strong praise for his stage presence and the character “The Slow Poke” at Graham Theatre for one night only Tuesday October 2. Seats on sale at McElhinneys Drug Store and Joe Tobin of Ainsworth was a Washington visitor Saturday.

W. Bb. Patton Graham Theatre McElhinney Joe Tobin Ainsworth Washington

Local Meetings Schedule And Social Plans Ahead

A brief business meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8 with plans for the year’s social calendar to be discussed after the business portion. Attendees will share sandwiches and coffee during a social hour. A separate notice lists meetings with Mrs. John Jackson on Thursday afternoon and Mrs. Henry Minick on Wednesday afternoon. The West Chester Baptist Ladies announce their annual fried chicken supper Thursday evening October 4 at 6 o'clock.

West Chester Baptist Ladies Aid Society West Chester Baptist

Regular G A R meeting Tuesday at one oclock

The notice states a G A R regular meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at one oclock Clayton Neiswanger will report on the Spanish American convention recently held in Chattanooga Tennessee F G Chelsey P C

Clayton Neiswanger Chattanooga Tennessee F. G. Chelsey P. C

Delta Alpha Class Social at Methodist Church Thursday

The Delta Alpha Class of the Methodist church will hold a regular social at the church Thursday afternoon with election of officers and a call for good attendance.

Delta Alpha Methodist Church

Fortnightly club meeting notices

Noticoe child study department of the Fortnightly club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs W M Keeley Each member may bring two guests Supt Harding will address the meeting on Intelligence Test Please be on time Navajo Club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs D N Anwyl

Noticoe W. M. Keeley Sach Supt. Harding

Washington Fez Club Calls Members to Rallied Meeting

All members of the Washington Fez club are requested to attend a must attend gathering to discuss club affairs and upcoming events at the meeting place and date to be announced.

Washington Fez Club

Notice of Zerediths Council 21 Regular Meeting

Zerediths Council No 21 schedules its regular meeting on Tuesday October 2. W W C Bell is listed as the leader and organization head with reference number 9512.

Zerediths Council No. 21 Ww. C. Bell

Local social notes and community visitors

Mrs W M Fink traveled to Crawfordsville to visit relatives for a few days. Mrs D M Conrad of Crawfordsville visited Washington on Saturday. M C DeLong attended a grain dealers convention in Des Moines. Charles Lukofsky of Riverside was a Washington business visitor Saturday. Georgia Tucker of Havre, staying at the Dell Walker home, returned home Saturday evening. Hyacinth bulbs praised by Warren's Seed Store as holiday bloom material. Mrs Dale Atkinson and son Marsh Glenn returned Saturday evening from Cedar Rapids where they visited Mr and Mrs John Frasher.

Georgia Tucker Havre Dell Walker Dale Atkinson Marsh Glenn Cedar , Ripide John Frasher

Eastwood Begins Pastoral Work at Presbyterian Church

Dr. F W Eastwood started his pastorate at the Presbyterian church amid light attendance due to weather. He and his family are settled in the parsonage beside the church and he urged members to welcome him, take responsibility, and work together with the congregation to move the church forward.

Presbyterian Church Eastwood Presbyterian Evogether Evan

Legion Policies to Be Decided at San Francisco Convention

The San Francisco convention will debate flag protection laws, prisoner liberties, and veteran welfare. Proposals include bonus adjustments, care for disabled veterans, and a stand in Congress on postwar veterans matters. The assembly may back international court advocacy and form a Veterans Tent committee.

Legion San Francisco United States Nationaliags Oxy Hans Way Amery

Clergy Leaders Seek Prayerful Support for Church Growth

The pastor urged the congregation to keep their church in mind in prayer as they await progress under Dr Eastwood's leadership. He emphasized unity and hopeful development of church activities.

Drgh Eastwood

Mothers and Daughters Banquet Promises to Shine

Tomorrow evening at 6 20 the Methodist church hosts a Mothers and Daughters banquet with an orchestra and community singing led by Miss Ilamilten. Tickets are 56 cents and a splendid program is planned. Plan to attend.

Methodist Church Ilamilten

McClure Couple Touring Eastern States Visit Alex Marboure

Mr and Mrs C B McClure of Los Angeles touring the eastern states and Canada recently called on the Alex Marboure home during their travels.

C. B. McClure Los Angeles Cal Canada Alex Marboure

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Mildred Brinning Charles Lloyd Doran Fairfield W Monroe Fairfield Past Doran Washington High School Cook Bakery Mr. Doran Ina E. Mitchell William H. McKune K. Coates Crawfordsville Quincy Illinois Journal Office Eva McKune Iowa City Lowa City Express American Express East Madison Street Joe Wright East Main Street Josephine Hull Charlotte Ward Catherine Null Maynard Brown Catherine Jane Hall Josephine Hall Carolyn McCleery Carolyn F. S. Club McGovern J. Wilson Bradward Mayer Yesterda Mies Lena Mayer Mr. Mayer Lesides Gue Bor Tic Kets Frank Dixon Dixon Cambrea Concert Company H Aeo Emery Thath Young May Veale Carroll Ault Faye Adams Bennett William Rainey Bennett Hooster Club Merle Eckles Legion Auxiliary Social C. J. Wilson Piente Howard MccCleery Ilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Clara Fisher Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Pete Berdo Harmony Club Lee Foster Notice de Molay Delbert Jennings M. C Pythian Sisters K. P Rural Woman's Club Chas. Cherry Jest Uselob Henry Minick Jgstz Navajo Club D. N. Anwyl Fulshow A. E. Atchison D. M. Conrad M. C. DeLong Des Moines Charles Lukofsky Riverside Warren F. W. Eastwood Presbyterians TORS Pearl Street Station New York City
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