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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

Page

6

Halloween Socials Bring Ghosts and Games to Town

The Priscilla club hosted a 4 pm luncheon at 1120 BE Washington St with Halloween table decor and dainty pumpkin pies. Irene Reed hosted a spooky evening with a ghost tour, bonfire, and games for about thirty friends, while Kenneth Lovelett's party featured weiners, roasted apples, and prizes for stunts. The Christian Bible school class and Circle Girls' Missionary Society held a Halloween social with dim lighting, readings, music, and a short play. Rosemary family guests gathered at Dell Walker’s home for a thirteen member gathering amid superstitious flair.

Irene Reed Town Marjorie Smith M. R. Porter Lake Forest Kenneth Lovelett L. R. Lovelett East Second Street Kenneth Christian Bible School Frank W. Sutton Circle Girls’ Missionary Society Christian Endeavor Dell Walker Rosemary

Community notices and events list for local clubs

A page from the 19th century club announcements details Saturday meetings for the Announcements club at 2:30 PM with Mrs Cliffog and others, a Rebekahs pie sale for endowment funds, and an Odd Fellows invitation. It lists a First United Presbyterian Church clothing sale, a J. F. C. club Halloween dance at the armory, Walnut Women's club Halloween party at Joe Wolfe home, A.M. & church chicken dinner, 76 Ladies aid masquerade at Nancy Romine’s, Baptist church social, Highland Center school program with Emma Long, and notes on a sandwich flev a and animal trade inquiries.

Ladies Aid Nancy Romine

Dress Goods Offer Fresh Materials and Color Variety

The silk department lists Canton Crepe Crepe Satin Pastel Taffeta Charmeuse Satin Moire Silk Brocade Silk Flat Crepe Rayon Crepe and Georgettes. Wool goods include Wool Jerseys Silk and Wool Jersey Frosted Flannel Potent Sheen Wool Flannel and various Novelty cloths. Prices are consistently low to prove value.

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The Baptist Church J. N Dodd Methodist Church Georgce Dowell Peter Berdo T. J. Berdo Priscilla Club Washington Street Bridges Parckhel Arterul Vrtie Good Housekeeping S. M. Bridges & Co South Side Square 19Th Century Club Mra Cliffog Thorne Rebekahs Odd Fellows First United Presbyterian Church Graham Theatre Gladio J. F.C Armory Walnut Joe Wolfe A. M. &. Church Highland Center School House Emma Long FLEVA Fou Horse Power Monitor Enkice Ainsworth Jenny Wren Ned Foo Kaffee Hag Lincoln Queen Olives Rumford Baking Lee Posit McNamara Clark & Enslin West Side Square
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