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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

7

Community Notes from Havre and Surroundings

Local correspondents report on births visits and social events in Havre on October 22. Families like Swift Pratt Pratt McBride Wagner Mitchell and Easter share gatherings while the Havre Social club met at John Putman’s with eleven members. Farmers cribbing corn and neighbors visiting Washington residents are also mentioned.

Havre Havre Bryan Swift Margaret Pratt Fera Ashington Glen Pratt Ab McBride Far McBride Near Cotter McBride Fred Wagner John Mitchell Myerette Eleanor Will Easter Havre John Putman Putman Wes Meyers Oscar Gardner Muscatine Clark Tucker Howard McBride Washington Will Mcfirid George Hillhouse Daugghter Glennie Jake Shrader Doc Moore Tom Randal Roy Clarertice Randal

Rural Route Roundup of Social Visits and Illnesses

Rural Route 4 notes a weekend visit chain among the Otto and Schieble families plus Kephart households. The Pete Welsh family suffers a red measles siege while Ed Chalupa and baby have colds. Miss Lucile Rankin attends Sergeant Claud Swisher’s funeral and stays with the Nelson Swisher family.

Henry Otto Roy Schieble Roy Kephart Velma Elmer Kephart Homer Kephart Pete Welsh Ed Chalupa Baby Lucile Rankin Stronghburst Illinois Claud Swisher Nelson Swisher Royn Stephens H. F. Masson A. B. Carr Will Caldwell Bryan Swift Lester McGinnia Minnie Jane Olibert

Local Social Notes Highlight October Gatherings in Braden

Ray Smith visited Des Moines this week while Mr and Mrs Rick of Peoria Ill were weekend guests at John Frederickson's home. Chester and Allen Spangler celebrate a happy year as local families attend church, a Woman Voter lecture, and a Winfield football game. The Willis Maxwell home hosts a Braden club gathering with a ghostly corn crib tour and games, ending with a friendly send off.

Braden Braden Ray Smith Des Moines Rick Peoria John Frederickson Little Sam Wittrig Eicher Rch Wayland McConnehey Mt. Union F. M. Smith FB. MacConnehley Ohio Will Mayhew Washwell U. P Spook

Hallowe'en Entertainment and Local Notes In Youth Ledger

Hallowe en entertainment at the school house last Friday evening drew local interest. Mr Pringle traveled to Hot Springs Arkansas Friday night. Mary Briley contracted measles. J N Phillips aided a shipment of stock to the Chicago market earlier this week. Edgar Porter and Charles Rhodebeck assisted Mr Humston and others in ongoing tasks.

Young America Hallowe’en Mr. Pringle Hot Springs Ark Mary Briley J. N. Phillips Chicago Edgar Porter Charles Rhodebeck Mr. Humston

Taft Urges Voters to Elect Senator Cummins

Taft argues labor unions must accept arbitration and a public tribunal to avoid rail strikes. He says a fixed tribunal can prevent disruptions harming public safety and commerce and supports the Esech Cummins bill restricting strikes in vital railroad labor.

Taft Senator Cummins Esech-Cummins

Barn moved from town after previous fire on July 4 first light

Lieve moved a barn from town this week to the site of a former structure burned on July 4 morning. Grandma Cherry’s condition remains unimproved. Vincent rode as a passenger for Lette last Friday. Residents attended Mr. Marie’s funeral at the Catholic church last Saturday. Rural Women’s club and families plan a Hallowe’en social tonight at Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jackson’s home.

Grandma Cherry Vincent Lette Marie Rural Women's Club C. W. Jackson

Sunday School Rally Marks Busy Weekend in West Chester

Residents report a lively Sunday at the M E B church with a Sunday school program and an afternoon trip to Grace Hill for the Sunday school convention. Several locals including Frank Beatty, Charlie Thomas, Arthur Goodin, Will Carson, Jack Raines, and Charlie Durian were in town, with plans to visit the James Hennen home.

West Chester M. EB Grace Hill Frank Beatty Charlie Thomas Arthur Goodin Will Carson Jack Raines Charlie Durian Charlie Hennen James Hennen Hotle Swickard Farm Boyer Dayton Mr. Hotle Delord Charlie Houck Mr. Colby Wayland Wes Sam Yickafoose Ainsworth Crawfordsville Id Gliden Winfield Pep Iowa

Dentict Memorial Marks Modern Dentist Legacy

The excerpt notes a modern dental surgeon leaving behind a monument through his work, contrasting ancient remedies with current practice. It mentions a cross of gold as potential memorial, and suggests teaching health and the aesthetics of a pleasing smile as lasting contributions.

Lincoln Pastor L. D. Young Resigns for Dallas Post

The Lincoln Presbyterian pastor Dr. L. D. Young will resign this Sunday to accept the pastorate of City Temple Church in Dallas Texas. He plans to assume duties about November 1 after six years in Lincoln and a career in Beatrice Washington Iowa and Indiana. The Dallas church . four story building. 850 seat main auditorium. budget around 50 000. features include a pool gymnasium roof garden and prophet chamber.

Nebraska State Journal of Lincoln Nebr L. D. Young Texas Dr. Young Presbyterian Church L. D.young First Presbyterian Church City Temple Dallas Altho Doctor Young Lincoln Beatrice Washington Iowa Charlestown Ind Young Hastings College Presbyterian State School Omaha Theological Seminary Synod of Nebraska J. Frank Smith General Assembly Presbyterian Church America Kansas Intu College First Presbyterian Church of Mr. Young Presbyterianism New Era Movement Department of the Southwest Texas Christian Endeavors State Supreme Court

Paraffin Restores Dull Furniture With Simple Polish

A simple home technique advises pouring a small amount of paraffin on a rag and rubbing furniture until dull, sticky residue is removed. The method promises a nice polish and satisfying finish.

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