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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1931

Page

4

Dinner Honors Mrs Bowman and Mrs Sherbeck Visit

Mrs H L O Laughlin hosted a midday dinner at her home to honor Mrs Anna Bowman and her daughter Mrs Flossie Sherbeck visiting from Long Beach California. Music by Mrs Sherbeck and Mrs Sickles followed by a club program and a piano solo by Miss Helen Coffey.

H. L. O'Laughlin Anna Bowman Flossie Sherbeck Long Beach Calif Sherbeck Will Sickles Helen Coffey Chopin Kathleen Coffey Atwater-Kent Radio Iowa City Walther Henrietta Griffith Wa Lab Corrinne Martin Beatrice Wilso

Fire At Chicago Apartment House Yields Fatality

Five people were seriously hurt in a spectacular Chicago apartment house fire identified today as Aubrey Law 44 believed to have started accidentally. A five year old girl Dori Roehm was among the injured being caught by a firefighter after being thrown from a third story window. Mrs Mary Arnold Boehm 29 the mother who threw the child from the window was rescued later but suffered serious injuries. Lay's body was found in the...

Chicago Ochwanmin Aubrey Law Dori Roehm Mary Arnold Boehm Omen Lay

Halloween and social events fill October calendar

The community hosts a K C Card Party and Dance on October 2 with cards from 10 dollars and dancing 10 to 1 led by Boyd's orchestra. A Hallowe en social at Pleasant HM church is planned for October 23 with sandwiches and pie and masked attendees. The Baptist ladies host a luncheon Friday at noon honoring Mrs Bowman and Mrs Sherbeck. The Women’s Relief Corps meet daily with Mrs Ro Baker to make rompers for Perkins hospital, bringing their own dishes. The Jolly Jokers 4Heluh plan a Hallowe en party at Martha Harvey’s home on Saturday night October 24.

Hallowe'en HM Chures Women's Relief Corps Ro Baker Perkins Hospital Jolly Jokers Martha Harvey

Fire alarm over furnace sparks blaze at home

Mrs. T and Michels were notified by Saturday about attending a 6:39 dinner at the home Monday evening. A man attempted to start a fire in the furnace and accidentally set the house ablaze, with firefighters believing the blaze began during the stove operation.

Premier Laval Seeks Prohibition Easing in U S Talks

The article notes Bernard Shaw’s radio remarks on American self critique and foreign lessons. It reports Premier Laval’s visit to the United States and his request that naval water be served in his honor while in the country. French leaders reportedly seek to reopen alcohol sales for business profits and U S market access.

Premier Laval France United America Conte

Funeral services for John M. Lytle held Tuesday

Funeral services for John M. Lytle were held Tuesday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home. Rev. D. C. Patton of the United Presbyterian church led the service with a duet by Carolyn Hamilton and Mr. McCleery. Pallbearers included Lloyd Lytle, Merle Lytle, Wallace Lytle, Roy Stewart, Dr. John Masson, and Will Montgomery. Members of the G. A. R. attended in a body. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

J. M. Lytle John M. Lytle L. A

Pimples Get Quick Help Says Soap and Emerald Oil

An advice column promotes cleansing with hot soap water and Moone's Emerald Oil to clear facial pimples. It claims overnight oil application, then a gentler second pass, and promises rapid improvement. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers the product with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Moone Lemmon

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