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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
6
A Damascus Shrine event at Masoule Temple celebrated a class of fifteen men and women initiated into the order. A banquet followed with colorful decorations in red, blue, and white and candles prominent on decorated tables. Mrs Ceell Glate, the guaifman, led a committee with Igora Dedder assisting in coordinating the evening activities.
The De Molay waiters led a three course banquet planned by Nina Stutsman with Mrs John Doda in charge of the kitchen. Afterward prospective journeymen were initiated amid shrine decor and elaborate robes under Florence Jones. Notable attendees included Mrs Rose M Reid and L Be Lupton. Out of town guests hailed from Wayland Kalona Iowa City Keota West Chester Ainsworth Winfield. New mourners initiated were Hernice Kessler Od Rey Myrtle Bey Howard Mc Pride Carlton Haven Hazel Haven Edna Flynn Bessie Hoyt Devin Taylor Helen Levis Alta Hinshaw Minnie Bidwell Lela Kruser Franklin Hazel. The 16th White Woman's Re- Hef corps met Oct 20 with strong attendance.
A quarterly report highlights sickness visits to feeble veterans. Mrs Briley reads General Orders No 1. Members plan pot luck dinner and a November inspection day. Several clubs report meetings at members homes with sewing, doll dresses for orphans, and refreshments. Various departments announce socials, garden work, potlucks, and a quilting day with plans for Egypt talks, piano solos, and a book review.
The junior girls class of the Christian church announces a play titled The Ghosts Walk to be held Friday at the church. A box and candy special is planned at the Home School Friday.
A West Chester unit of the W P M S will meet at the M S church on Wednesday Oct 31 with a two session program. A candy social is planned at Round Grove school Tuesday evening Oct 30 with boxes to be brought by ladies. A nov 3 Saturday New lunch and Dox social at Oakland school followed by school news. Mrs Benson and scholars rehearse a Halloween program with box social at the schoolhouse Oct 27. Mrs Nichola welcomes a baby girl born Oct 24 at the county hospital. Ladies aid dinner Oct 1 at Hill store building features comfort quilts rugs and Christmas items. Several families visit and work on home improvements. rain last week delays husking.
Local groups announce bake sales oyster suppers and social events across October and November. Activities include Ladies Aid bake sale October 27 at Washing Cleaners, an oyster supper at Christian church on Tuesday evening, and Halloween parties, dances, and card socials at several lodges and schools. A Rural Woman's club Halloween party and Knights of Pythias event are listed along with a Priscilla club breakfast and funeral notices for Mrs Thornton.
Union district No 1 records perfect attendance for a six week period. Jone Bear Dorothy Chabal Lucie Mrs Wm Koening noted. Mrs Rhiner Milo Shallais painted for Dave Benson. Mrs Newt Arnold of Kaday visited with her sister Mrs HD Rittehouse. Mrs Mitt Maas visited.
Mr Weenington and three others visited SA Chabal and family at their home on Sunday. The outing included Chabal and his son enjoying a quiet afternoon together in the town.
A Nashvile Banter satirical note claims a panacea apple sauce could force doctors away, predicting the medical profession would be irrevocably broken in under six weeks.
Williamsport Pay Gazette Bulletin says Hoover's humane and practical approach appeals to thinking people. It credits him with solving problems many would have failed to address, noting his record as a beacon for effective leadership.
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