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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1926

Page

6

Pleasant Plains groups host society meetings and family gatherings

The article details a Pleasant Plains Missionary Society all day meeting with Mrs Edna Jacobs, a noon buffet, and study led by Mrs Boyd Foster. It notes a Porter family reunion with many relatives, a pioneer Thompsons gathering, and a sunset park re location due to bad roads.

Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Edna Jacobs Boyd Foster BE. T. Wickham J. A. Porter Porter Thompsons Louisa County Winfield M. E. Harkness Creston W. S. Grimes Wapello W. D. Garmoe Fairfield Oliver C. Thompson J. F. Thompson Lincoln Nebr Oscar Steigleder Packwood Cliff Rieke Mediapolis Tracy Joy Burlington Dick Thompson Iowa City Geo, Slossen Washington Geo. McGinnis Ainsworth Higgenbottom Sunset Park

Community church events announced for fall activities

Various society and club notices list fundraisers and meetings. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society hosts an eatable sale near Washington National Bank. the Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church holds October social on the third Friday. the U and ft club postpones to Friday October 15. the 19th Century club meets October 15 with Miss Myrta Jeffrey. Presbyterian rummage sale October 9 by the opera house. Junior High PTA food sale at Washington Cleaners. Margaret Cowden Missionary Circle candy sale at Washington Cleaners October 9. 1st U. S. choir to meet for a short rehearsal tonight at 7.

Frank Henderson Helen Acheson Ainsworth Rex Nelson Washington Ralph Leffler Women's Foreign Missionary Society of The M. E. Church Washington National Bank Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Washington Cleaners Parent-Teacher Association of the School Margaret Cowden

Moose Entertainment Night for Ticket Holders

Moose hosts Thursday night show for ticket holders and friends with entertainment and activities.

Tribute to Moses T Whe From George Elot

George Elot recalls Moses T Whe as a hard working man who stayed steadfast through toil and faced death before others reaped rewards. He notes a man must have courage to manage his life and consider what follows after death.

Moses George Elot

Mother Instinct Stronz in Insects

The Australian notes insects mothers, especially moths, care for their young during infancy. The female deposits eggs in leaves and stays until hatch, then guards and accompanies her offspring to protect them from predators.

Pathfinder Magazine

Pittsburgh Glass Center Produces Majority of U S Glass

The article states that Pittsburgh accounts for more than half of the window glass one third of the plate glass and one eighth of the bottles used in the United States highlighting the city as a major glass producer.

United States

Folly at Polly Ann Tree Divider in a Southern Church

A rural scene centers on a white community near a log church where a preacher encounters Polly Ann at a horse hitch. Social tensions mix with faith as Marian Huelin blesses a fragile union while Headly grapples with love, duty, and a vow to protect Polly Ann’s happiness.

Harmony Church Grove Beveridge Polly-Ann Bluelin Huelin Mason Joe Shere Polly-Ann Lawsy Haelins Young Headly Polly Marian Joe Mason Conclave Headly Ian Yvet

Florida Hurricane Witness Letters Describe Storm Night

A Florida storm letter recounts the Miami experience of a niece of Mrs. J O Scott. The writer details the 130 mph wind, roof damage, a collapsing pine, and family sheltering in a garage with neighbors as the storm rages, ending with safety and concerns about belongings.

Florida J. O. Scott Clara McClain Sargeant Miami S. W 18Th Street Lee Lizzie Nelsons

Hurricane Diary From Coral Gables Readied For Rebuilding

Clara Sargeant writes of surviving a hurricane at Miami and Coral Gables with family, neighbors, and pets. Roofs shredded, water poured in, paintings damaged, but possessions saved and a calm, hopeful tone remains as they assess damage and begin cleanup.

Donald Lee Lizzie Anne Lib Leer Miami Mr. Day Coral Gables Mama Clara Sargeant

Dangerous Home Remedy for Varicose Veins Promoted

A vintage home health note urges applying Moone's Emerald Oil to swollen veins with the claim of reducing varicose veins and piles. It recommends a two and three bottle supply from Lemmons Pharmacy and consistent night and morning use toward normal vein size.

Moone Lemmons Pharmacy

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King's Heralds Methodist Church Mrs. Morgan Patricia Keeley Doris Clow Donald Davis K. H Robert Shannon HH. G Margaret Griffith America Kensington Club J. A. Marsh United Presbyterian Parsonage Alexis, Iinois Max M. White Near Ainsworth Barbara Aileen Shriver Minneapolis Minn M. Davis Mis Hazel Wertman Jake Hartstock Chrele Ladies Club West of Crawfordsville William Henss Clay Bramer Gust Bramer U and Ft 19Th Century Club Myrta Jeffrey Presbyterian Opera House U. S Mother Instinct Stronz Pittsburgh Glass Center iCopyright Vainis Madame Huelin Jamie Madame Scapa Flow Felee Atlas of Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Iowa the Journal
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