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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1927

Page

3

Fortnightly art group meeting and local social notices

The Fortnightly club art department will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Simons home for a program on antique four poster beds by Mrs. H B Knight and a London British Museum visit by Mrs. F L Wilson. Mr and Mrs Clayde Knupp hosted a family dinner after church honoring S R Knupp who will winter in California. Attendees included S R Knupp, Mrs. Alice Sowash, Glen Knapp and daughter Helen. Arthur Minick of Decatur announces daughter Mary Louise’s marriage to Omar S Hill on October 11 1927 in Paxton Illinois with residence at Vaughn apartments Decatur. A further marriage notice will appear in the Journal. Frank Bandy hosted a dinner with Edgar Porter as guest. Golia Miller hosted a family dinner yesterday noon with Reed family of Washington and Burl Reed of Columbus Junction among attendees.

Mary ‘Simons H. B. Knight British Museum London F. L. Wilson Clayde Knupp S. R. Knupp California Arthur Minick Decatur Mary Louise Omar S. Hill Paxton, Ll Vaughn Apartments West Macon Street Golia Miller B. Reed Washington Egbert Shellabarger Burl Reed Columbus Junction Mary Simons

Halloween social at Earl Keprhart home

Pleasant Hill announcements invite Kings sons and daughters to a Hallowe en social at the Earl Keprhart residence on Friday evening October 21. Attendees should bring pumpkin pie and doughnuts and come masked.

Kings Sons and Daughters Pleasant Hill Hallowe’en Earl Kepr Hart

Local Club and School Notices From Cedar Center Area

A compilation of neighborhood meetings and events including art, music, and social gatherings at Cedar Center schools and homes. Highlights: Fortnightly Club sections meet Oct 17 19 20. Pythian Sisters host Halloween party Oct 26 and ceremonial Nov. Damascus Shrine rehearsal and W S of J meeting. Wellston Social Club Oct 20. Maple Grove candy social and Halloween program Oct 21. Pythian circle and P O T meeting. pot luck Flyer de Lis club dinner Oct 6 39.

Cedar Center

Bethel Presbyterian Hosts Friday Church Jovial Evening

Bethel Presbyterian invites all to a Friday church jovial at the church with a pot luck supper at 6 30 and meeting at 7 30 hosted by Chapter J P K E O. The 20913 G A R holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 2 pm at the county courthouse with Col D J Palmer listed among speakers.

Bethel Presbyterian Church C. W. Stewart Courtouse Col D. J. Palmer, P

Community club notices and meetings listed in local society page

Philathia class and Rural Womens club plan Thursday gatherings with hostesses Mrs. Kurtz and Mrs. Hunter. A third year clothing demonstration is scheduled with supplies requested. Walnut and West Chester M E groups announce meetings with Mrs. Coakley and Mrs. Tierney.

Rural Womens Club Thomas Hunter

Silk Stockings as Film Hit at Fox Theatre

The Laura La Plante Universal vehicle Sik Stockings delights Fox Theatre audiences, surpassing the stage version of A Pair of Silk Stockings. Credit goes to Miss La Plante, Wesley Ruggles, Beatrice Van, and the cast for strong acting and screen action, with adapted lines and subtitles preserving the comedy’s spirit.

Cyril Harcourt New York Laura la Plante

Dancing Ban Violations Reported at Morningside College

In Sioux City Iowa 175 students faced possible disciplinary action after violating the college dancing ban A program in the women’s residence hall featured square dances and the Virginia Reel Morningside College is a Methodist institution

Sioux City Morningside College

Volunteers raise funds for destitute women and children

Washington residents donated 107.71 to the Volunteers of America on a Saturday event for the destitute women with children. Organizers credit city officials newspapers merchants and Mrs. G A Pauls for leadership. Children earned prizes and movie tickets with John Applegate Sarah Marie Davis and Thomas Duncan leading the earnings.

Washington Volunteers of America Prish G. A. Pauls Gener John Applegate Sarah Marie Davis Thomas Duncan Evelyn Watson Allan Hunsaker Ethel Kiser

Four seaplanes begin long voyage from Plymouth to the Far East

Four Supermarine Southampton Na piers take off from Plymouth at 9 a.m. on the first leg of a planned 25 000 mile flight to the Far East. The crews aim to gain cruising experience away from ashore bases and expect about one and a half years to complete the journey. The route includes Karachi Bombay Singapore Batavia Adelaide Melbourne INGO Portugal.

Plymouth Eng Supermarine Southampton Napier Boordeaux Far Karachi Bombay Singapore Batavia Adelaide Melbourne

Ruth Elder Prepares for Lisbon Trip on Portuguese Mailboat

In Horta Fayal Islands Ruth Elder readies for the Lima sailing to Lisbon and Paris. She admits limited luggage and uncertain plans after Paris, noting she must buy dresses and items. She wears lingerie, plaid stockings, a sweater and shirt with no extra clothes to pack. The Pythian circle will meet with her.

Horta Fayal Islands Azores Ruth Elder Lima Lisbon Paris

Car Hits Ditch Injuries Reported In Iowa Town

Two boys were seriously injured when their automobile went into a ditch near Hub City Iowa on October 17. Emergency crews transported them for treatment as police investigated the crash details.

Iowa City Hub

Youths Injured in Iowa Falls Hospital Visit

Bard, Harry Wood and George Rumbo of Des Moines were in a hospital in Iowa Falls today after a vacation trip began to Eldora. Wood sustained several broken ribs and Rumbo was badly cut and bruised.

Bard Harry Wood George Rumbo Des Moines Iowa Falls Eldora Wood Rumbo

Prominent Sioux City Methodist Dies

Dr. David Alfred McBurney 63 dean of Morning Side College Extension department died of heart disease after two operations in two days. He was a leading figure in Iowa Methodism and held every major office in the Northwest Iowa Methodist conference except bishop.

Sioux City In David Alfred McBurney Morningside College McBurney Methodist Church Iowa Northwest Town Methodist Conference Bishop Cor

Mello-Glo Powder Promises Lasting美容

Sherman Bros Druggists advertises a new French process face powder named Mello-Glo. The copy touts a soft colorful finish that stays on longer and claims exceptional beautifying qualities with pure ingredients.

Sherman Bros

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Frank Bandy Mrs Edgar Porter Westphal East Side South Ta Ave Ge - Tues & Frits Inquire Journal Office F. W. Meyers Colenso Hotel Mangeld Dodge Sidan North Marion Avenue Macon Chas. Lemley J. R. Taylor Balto Liberator W.H. Cooper D. F. Macon Paul L. Gorham John Wagner Carl Hedges Sunshine Community Club Joe Kiopfenstein Booster Club Guy Stumph Pythian Sisters West Chester Lulu SS. Mackinnon Cedar Rapids White Shrine of Jerusalem Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Living Lake Farm Bureau del Walker W. S. of J L. A. Holland C. C Wellston Social Club Paul Harvey Maple Grove Gardner School 76” Center Bernice Paul P. OT. 4 Wallace Flyer de Lis Club Floyd Letts Rennie Dawson Philathia M. EB. Chure Boyce Kurtz South Walnut Women's Club Hiram Coakley caJl Woman's Home — Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Mollie ‘Tierney M. E. College Ingo Portugal North Amera Warnemuende Germany Brunschuettel Amsterdam the First Savings Bank Crawfordsville Total Washington County J. Lee Hanna R. GC. McCleary A.L. Griffith Rn. C. McCleary A. L. Griffith R. C. McCleary R. R. Noonan T. KE. Maxwell J.C. Cannon KF. J. Maxwell W. P. Davidson Washington National Bank Iown U. S United States Federal Reserve Bank Wv Ff The United State of IH. B. Knight H. B. I.night W. P. Wells Boyd B. Beredo W. A. Anderson Lucy F. Dempsey Notary Public Nell College Wellston Farmer's CO Co-Operative Association Wellston, Iowa
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