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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1929
Page
6
Mrs. Jennie Acheson hosted the Fortnightly club for an afternoon on book reviews with Anna Dawson and Mrs. C O Davis shaping discussion. Guests included Mrs. Clara Badger of Smith Center Kansas and 18 members plus a visitor.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast, mild remedy for excess stomach acid, sour stomach, and indigestion. It claims instant relief within five minutes and notes the product’s long history and trademark.
The First Methodist Church of Waterloo marked Dr. Bowers final sermon stretch with large crowds despite a storm. Nine members joined preparatory membership and one by letter, as Mrs. Bernice Warren led music and flowers honored long-time service.
Glick and Luther Bowers lead first aid efforts with Gene Thomas William Stewart and Clarence Lee in metal work and Paul Kyle in cycling. Lester members of the U and I club attend at Joe Maxwell home, potluck cap, Friday evening. Mrs Maxwell hosts with Mrs Hoxworth and Mrs Boileau assisting. five hundred games end the night. Next meeting set with Mrs Dill Boileau on October 4. The young married class of Ainsworth Methodist meets at Floyd Blankenhorn home for an annual gathering with Norma Clegg Eva Blankenhorn and Florence Stephens overseeing games and contests. Richard Stephens elected president with Coleman vice president and Eva Blankenhorn treasurer. refreshments served and songs sung with Mrs Krenmyre at the piano.
Officers and members of the W. H. IC meet at Odd Fellow hall for practice at 2 p.m. The U. P. Missionary Society of West Chester WHI plans a meeting with Mrs. Chesley at 2 p.m. Thursday. A pie social and entertainment are planned at Pleasant Hill Church on Friday evening October 4. Ladies asked to bring two pies. All invited.
This week lists meetings and events for local groups. Pythian Sisters practice for convention, country club annual meeting at 8, PD A R luncheon at Mrs Linvington's, Methodist family night potluck at 6 30, reception at 8 15, Royal Neighbors 7 30, Fortnightly Art Afternoon at the library, Priscilla club host, St James PTA 3 45, Rosemary club at Mrs Waggoner, Baptist Kensington social this afternoon.
The Child Study department meets with Mrs J R Kruser at 2 30 this afternoon. The Navajo club convenes with Mrs Dr BE E Stutsman at 628 West Main. Kolah club gathers with Mrs D Quinn. Sunshine community club meets with Mrs Edna Ruehsam. Harmony club hostess Mrs Ralph Lytle at the J M Lytle home on North Iowa Avenue.
Havre Social club convenes this afternoon with Mrs. Will Miller. Rural Women's club meets with Mrs. Claud Rhoedebeck. H. H. club gathers with Mrs. Louis Rath. County Medical Association dinner tonight. Master Charles A. Dewey to be guest at Y dinner hosted by local Masons. M. F. ladies of Ainsworth host penny social and chicken supper at church. Mrs. Geo Scheneider hosts Rebekah club this afternoon. Poinsetta club to meet with Mrs. Owen Hays this afternoon.
The W F M S of the Methodist church meets this afternoon with Mrs. A Anderson and Mrs Barker leads the lesson. Ainsworth Chapter 392 C E S meets tonight. Presbyterian ladies hold an afternoon social at Miss Maggie Foster's home. Pleasant Hill church ladies host a pie social this evening followed by a short entertainment at the church.
This afternoon a general Fortnightly club meeting is set for the community room at the Y. All members are urged to attend.
The Fortnightly Club music department meets this evening with Mrs. F L Stewart organizing the gathering.
Susan Offey reports the W F M S Auxiliary of West Chester M E church will convene Friday October 4 at 2 PM. Mrs A Anderson hosts Friday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Barker leading the lesson. A social hour follows and all members and friends are invited. A Fortnightly general meeting will be held Saturday afternoon at the community room in the Y for delegate election to the Fort Madison convention.
The Rebekah club will convene with Mrs. Geo Schneider on Thursday Oct 8. Please note the date change and details for members.
The White Cross committee of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church Thursday of this week and Wednesday of next week to receive clothing for the missionary boxes.
The Cunningham building opens Thursday afternoon and Friday after 4 o clock to receive rummage sale articles. Call Jessie Klein or Jones for articles. 1952.
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