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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1929

Page

6

Society notes reveal busy Guild and club life in town

Mrs. Griff Humphreys hosted the Presbyterian church Guild evening with Edith Carris leading a church topic on the church and then Indian. Miss Betty and Jane Michels provided music as Elsie Glassburner and others organized. W A B club enjoyed bridge and a two course luncheon with Hallowe en decor.

Griff Humphreys Guild Society the Presbyterian Church Edith Carris Jane Skipton Betty Jane Michels Elsie Glassburner Elizabeth Humphreys Katherine Reese Matilda Lohberger Charles Denison Glen Wilson Helen Bohn Iltowa City Eva Dodd Intermediate Society of the Presbyterian Church Katheryn Little Ruth Messer Della Kumphrey Elsie Bratten Tin Society Hallowe’en

Church supper postponed to October 29 in New Haven

Church announces a chicken fry supper moved to Tuesday October 29 with serving at 6 pm. The Daughters of the Union Veterans plan their annual inspection Monday at 7 30 pm after a 6 15 pm pot luck dinner. Members to bring personal dishes utensils and a dish to pass.

New Haven Otober Daughters of the Union Veterans

Missionary Society Meeting and Rosemary Club Bridge Party

The Womans Missionary society of Bethel Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs. James Gray on Wednesday October 30. Mrs. W S Augustine will entertain the Rosemary club at a bridge party Tuesday evening.

Fred Stewart Harlan MccCreedy Priscilla Club Jefferson Womans Missionary Society of Bethel Presbyterians&church James Gray W. S. Augustine Tain the Rosemary Club

Halloween social at I. O. O. F. hall

A Halloween social is planned at the I O O F hall on Tuesday evening following lodge. Rebekahs are asked to bring pie enough for their own family.

I. O. O. F.hall Rebekahs

Halloween program and pie social at Spread Eagle school

A Hallowe en program and pie social are planned at the Spread Eagle school house on November 1 at 8 o'clock. The event invites local residents to enjoy activities and dessert in a community gathering likely to include children in costume.

Spread Eagle

Eureka school box and candy social set for Oct 29

The Eureka school box and candy social, postponed last week, will be held Tuesday night at 8 o'clock with Louise Bell as the teacher. The event is part of a school program and invites community members to join in.

Rhe B. and Po Club Methodist Mothers Jewels Mary Maxine Humston Bo- Peep Ralph Lemley Simon Lord Jesus Billy Arnold George Eureka Louise Bell

The Right Way to Play in Christian Life

A lesson summary on recreation as re creation through joy in God. It covers the coming golden age, fasting, Sabbath, and vacation, with Christ as source of joy and Rabbi of healing, plus Jesus at a wedding showing marriage dignity and transforming events.

Jer Zech Jeremiah Israel John Moses John the Baptist Christ David Jesus

Lemmon Offers Desk Set Prize For Best 200 Word Story

J. E. Lemmon launches A-B-C merchandise announcements in the Journal. He offers a ten dollar Shhaeffer Desk Set free to the winner of a story contest on why readers like to trade at Lemmon's. The unusual promotional stunt is drawing attention.

Journal J. E. Lemmon

Glorious Earth Quote on Charity and Tolerance

A historic quotation from F. W. Robertson extols the round of charity as a veil over intolerance and sin, praising love that accepts others and covers faults with mercy. The remark frames moral virtue as gentle tolerance in the face of judgment.

F. W. Robertson

Overcoming Obstacles and the Value of Strength

The text argues that an easy life lacks value and that true worth comes from facing and overcoming obstacles. A strong life benefits both the individual and others through resilience and courage.

Plaque Painting Classes Extend Through Saturday Night

Mrs. Don Burton Stevens will remain in Washington another week to continue plaque painting classes at Scott Furniture Co. via free instruction. Women from across the county attend, with local art volunteers aiding. Plaques use stonite and are described as attractive art pieces.

R. C. Scott Scott Furniture Co Don Burton Stevens Washington

Glendale Hints of Community Activities and Visits

Glendale October 24 John H Koehler returns to Vernon Colorado after visiting relatives. F D Smith Ames and R O P inspector visited Thomas Gerdes to inspect a poultry flock. Spread Eagle Glendale women meet for basket weaving with Mrs Fitzgerald. Hallowe en program planned. locals busy with house work plowing and corn husking.

Glendale John H. Koehler Vernon Colorado Meint Koehler Fairfield Harry Gerdes F. D. Smith Ames Town Poultry Improvement Association Thomas Gerdes Spread Eagle Fitzgerald

Prairie Center Notes From C A Ruebsaim District News

Prairie Center reports visits among local families from Emden and nearby towns. Illness halts a visit as Bueschman’s son-in-law falls seriously ill. Local farm transfers and seasonal tasks begin with corn husking, seed picking, and bus runs by Charles. Residents await better weather for field work.

Stafford Mr. Kephart Charles

Magazine Popularity in Washington Surpasses National Trends

The Journal Research Department reports Washington residents favor a few periodicals with the Saturday Evening Post selling over two hundred copies weekly at stands, plus home deliveries. True Story Magazine, Ben Franklin’s, and several others show strong local demand with detailed monthly and per-issue figures.

Journal Washington Saturday Evening Post John Applegate Jr Bernar McFadden Ben Franklin Nicola & Harmon Ladies Home Journal True Story Women’s Home Companion Cuwnencnes

Jolson Sings To Davey Lee On Say It With Songs Set

Al Jolson sings for Davey Lee during the filming of Say It With Songs. The child adored Jolson as Uncle Al, with a strong bond shown on set. The Vitaphone special debuts at the Fox Theatre for four days, directed by Lloyd Bacon and featuring Marian Nixon and others.

al Jolson Davey Lee Davey Jolson Jelson Warner Brothers Fox Theatre Darryl Frances Zanuck Harvey Gates Joseph Jackson Marian Nixon Kenneth Thompson Holmes Herbert Fred Kohler Lloyd Bacon

Cocoanuts in Washington Opens at Graham Theatre

Broadway favorites headline The Cocoanuts at the Graham Theatre for three days. The all talking all singing all dancing musical features four top comedians and chorus girls with Irving Berlin tunes, bringing a stage show to the screen at popular prices.

Talking Screen Washington New York

Fortnightly Club Literature Meet Scheduled Monday

The Fortnightly club afternoon literature section will meet next Monday afternoon with Mrs. H. B. Knight.

H. B. Knight

Methodist church program announced for week ahead

Local church plans include Wesleyan Home Missionary Society Monday at 7 30 led by Mrs N M Speidel Epworth League activities Tuesday 7 30 masquerade HalloWe en at church Sanctuary service Wednesday canceled due to pastor at district conference Woman's Foreign Missionary Society all day meeting Thursday at Ainsworth with potluck then choir rehearsal at 7 30 Friday mission society meets at 2 30 led by Mrs J H Peet program leader Mrs Soule Dr E A Bentzinger to preach November 6 First Quarterly conference to follow Loyalty Sunday set for November 10

Henke Wesleyan Home Missionary Society N. M. Speidel Epworth League HalloWe Lone Tree Burlington Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Ainsworth Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society J. H. Peet Soule E. A. Bentzinger

Eggs Key Trend In Diet From Dietary Studies

Across hundreds of American dietary studies eggs contributed 2 percent of total foods 4 percent of total protein and 3 percent of total fat per man per day.

Front Seat Tips For Safe Driving And Theft Prevention

Energy is used when braking on hills and violent braking tires you out after a day. Head tilting reduces neck ache for long drives. Keep proper tire pressure to prevent rim cuts. Thieves linger near tourist diners as cars sit during meals. lock valuables securely before eating.

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Marion McLaughlin Edward Aston W. A. B. Club Bridge Fritz Fields Watkins Hallowe'en Fields Alfred van Dyke Charles George H. J. Club John Shalla Charles Marek Joe Te Bockhorst Emma Bopp Grace Sojka Farm Bureau Wayland News Emmet Ross Vera Lorene Carper Trenton Frank E. Weston First Baptist Church of Mt Pleasant Clifford Wilson Kenry County Mt. School Brazelton Hotel Ross Ruth Browning Mrs E. S. Browning William Ganon Havre Town Mary Thomp Son W. R. Gamon Don Darbyshire Fred Bleese Burlington Monmouth WAIS Lawrence McKune Edwin Griffith B. EF. O Methodist Church Ev. Henke John Speidel Methodist Sunday School Rey. Henke G. P. Widmer Baptist Church Lake Anderson Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church QO. L. Dayton Harry Kracaw Mt. Pleasant C. W. Busby Newton Clara Huber Carl Hedges Clarence Jacobs O. L. Dayton H. I. Ward W. E. Page Hedges Wallace Spies America Mace Paul Gorham McDaniels Board of Education Supt. Peet Charlotte Campbell Wilma Brinning Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Frank Pearson Carl Roberts Cedar Rapids F. W. Eastwood I. T. Rehmel Harry McCall W. M. Fitzwilliams Dewey Hess Godfrey Phillips E. L. Titterington Margery Shiloh Will Caldwell Pythian Pythias Kolah Club Neill Trotman P. B. Fitzwater D.D Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Prairie Center Pat A.H. Henke Loyalty
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