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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1925

Page

6

Women’s Underiests Meeting Opens 1926 Plans

The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the M E church held its first 1926 meeting at Mrs P m Gray’s home. Devotions on The King’s Highway were led by Mrs Margaret Rittenhouse. Auto stories by Mrs Hazel Gray and others praised Fords aiding missionary work. Treasurer Nettie Skipton reports about 170 dollars forwarded. Kings Heralds and Light Bearers groups listed dues and box offerings totaling 24.75 and 24.80 respectively. A next meeting date with Mrs Flo Dayton set.

Susan Coffey M. EB. Cated West Chester P. Mh. Gray King's Highway Margaret Rittenhouse Hazel Gray Edpa Kleese Filo Dayton Nettie Skipton Kings Heralds Bessie Bauer Flo Dayton

Social calendar events hosted by clubs in West Chester area

Numerous clubs schedule meetings and social events from Wednesday to Saturday at churches halls and homes. Notable items include BE. O. W. club hosts at six, W. C. C. T. S. at 2:30, St James PLT AL at 4, Pythian Sisters at 7:30, and Washington Lodge No 26 evening session.

Hugh Arthur Lou Arthur BE. O. W West Chester St. James

Women War on Germs Essays Charity in Health Work

Women volunteers across New York organize to improve soda fountain hygiene and milk handling as influenza and other illnesses spread. The Mott Haven Ladies Auxiliary led a drive to inspect facilities, push for glass cleansing or paper cups, and urge proper sterilization to protect patrons and children.

Ithin Emenbati Hewsith Bureau New York New York City Mott Haven Health Department of The Krona

Bandit Uses Knife in Des Moines Oil Station Hold-Up

A Des Moines bandit obtained 3809 dollars in an oil station robbery by threatening the attendant with a knife and forcing obedience to his demands.

Des Moines

Men Like Chairs Quote Sparks Furniture News Caper

A satirical piece in Furniture News compares men to chairs illustrating variety in shapes and usefulness. It riffs on chairs that resist heat, need replacing, or are easily moved, ending with a pointed jab about dependence on women for support.

Bedroom furnishing ideas for harmony and color schemes

The piece discusses personalizing bedrooms with durable furniture, choosing between traditional suites such as Adam, Queen Anne, Sheraton, American walnut, and American colonial designs, or mixing unmatched pieces and painting. It advises creamy ceilings and ivory or white walls, with colorful textiles to brighten the room, aiming for a harmonious balance across multiple bedrooms. It also notes Sioux City hosting its tenth annual stock and feeder show at the stock yards, concluding with a sale.

Sheraton Sioux City

The Lady Who Lied opens at Fox Theatre in two day run

The Lady Who Lied an adaptation of Robert Hichens Snake Bite opens at the Fox Theatre with a two day engagement. Lewis Stone Virginia Valli Nita Naldi and Edward Earle lead a large cast in Edwin Carewes First National production directed by Carewe.

Fox Theatre Robert Hichens Lewis Stone Virginia Valli Nita Naldi Edward Earle Edwin Carewe

Ladies Aid Meeting at First United Presbyterian Church

Community notices list various church and club meetings across many groups. The Ladies Aid of First United Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 39 PM in the church rest room. attendance urged. Other notices include postponed meetings and rescheduled events across churches and clubs.

First United Presbyterian Church

Organized Homemaker Finds Time by Dreading Tasks

A homemaker named Lan introduces a method to front load disliked chores into the morning. She uses a wide drawer with labeled pockets to separate small items like kerchiefs and ribbons, freeing afternoons for personal projects and efficient daily work.

Lan Tim

Notices of church groups and memoriams in Nidaville

Community notices list funeral for Knight Jones and several meetings. Ladies Aid Society plans Friday 2 30 pm gathering at M churches. Shrine chapters and clubs schedule Thursday events. October gets guest days and home visit notices.

Miss Lucy Gasey Returns From Ottumwa Visit

Miss Lucy Gasey has come home after spending the weekend in Ottumwa with friends.

Lucy Gasey Ottumwa

Ladies Aid Meeting at West Chester Church

The Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church at West Chester will meet Wednesday October 14 at the church. Mrs. Low serves as chair, with Mrs. Agnes Rees Mrs. Br and Mrs. Cattels named in the notice.

Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Peter Berdo Baptist Kensington West Chester Dorcas Shrine Neo. 2 Wintielad O. Boos Havre Doe McGinnis American Legion Ausillary Walnut Woman's Club Mes Grae Humeston Friendship Club Nellie Bustier St. Paul Evangelical Church Martin Westen Rebekah Club Kaewis Baker Davison Baker BP. KB. O M. W. Bailey Thay Wow. Bowers Church of Christ Lexingtton Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Mae Hoopengardner Pythian Sh lNegular Castle Hall Enic M. Elc M. Wailey Earls Ladies Aid Society of the M. 1 Low Jas Chester T. Poore W. Pinwmer The Nena Wilson Adenoch Chas. A. Dewey

Chester social notices fill community calendar

Local church and club events list upcoming meetings and socials. Oct 7 church gathering. Dutch Supper Oct 29. Moose Lodge social. Ainsworth Woman’s Club Thursday meeting. Waterford Woman’s Club October 5. Wormany club and others hold weekly or specific date meetings. Includes Rebekah circle and receptions for Rev Stockwell.

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