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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
6
The Woman's Relief Corps held an all day meeting at the courthouse to sew for the Iowa City children's hospital. Mrs Will Kos chaired the child welfare committee. A busy schedule of social events followed including luncheons, games, and programs at several homes.
The Junior department of the Methodist Sunday school announces two classes have been promoted to the inter class.
Mediate hosts a Hal Halloween party Friday 5 to 830 PM in Social Hall with a pot luck. The Presbyterian church women hold an annual rummage sale Saturday October 29 in the old Penney store building with collection by committee members A B Schmoeller W G Stewart and John Jackson. The 19th Century club meets Saturday October 29 at 2 30 PM at Miss Myrta Jeffrey for a review of This Day's Madness led by Mrs Frank Miller. Bethel Christian Endeavor gathers Friday at 730 PM with Mae Gideon as leader.
The Rosemary club plans a Monday evening gathering with Mr and Mrs Donald Brown on October 31. A Halloween masquerade at Eureka school features Fairy Shoemaker on Friday October 28. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets with Mrs Frank Kurtz on South Avenue C Friday afternoon. Mrs Julia Cavender leads a lesson along with a guest birthday party. The Literature department of the Fortnightly meets with Mrs Jennie Atcheson Monday at 2 30.
Community notices list Halloween party at Masonic Temple hosted by Washington Chapter No 98 O BE S on October 31 with masked attendees. Various clubs including Priscilla, Fortnightly Music department, Ladies Mission circle, Past Noble Grand Circle, and Linger Longer announce meetings and events through November with dates and hosts.
Brighton area residents attended a two day Pleasant Plain meeting. The community heard reports from Meacham girls and Mrs Lucy Morgan while others visited and traveled to Muscatine Hedrick and Kirksville. Local families and teachers hosted social events and Hog sales in the week.
Des Moines reports the 1928 convention closed with Cedar Rapids chosen as the host city. Harriet McMaster of Sutherland was elected worthy grand matron and Foster G. Iddings of Sioux City was named grand patron. Other officers include Ether Seidler Jamaica associate grand patron Judge Frank Hallagan Des Moines associate grand patron Ada G. Thompson Marion secretary Mary H Johnston Humboldt treasurer Sarah Bachman State Center conductress Nellie Olander Primghar associate conductress and A J Small Des Moines home board member.
Valley notices cover Oct 22 births and weekend visits as families gather at Shirkey and Breitenbach households. Social events include the Ladies Aid farewell for the Breitenbachs, quilting sessions, and a play attended by area residents.
Ralph Hixson of near Richland hulled clover for Walter Hotle and Ralph Augustine this week. Mrs John Hahn and daughter Margaret May spent the week end at Guy Black s. Chet Shirkey and sister Miss Clytie spent several days this week with their brother Clarence and family. Myrtle Frank and Mrs Chas Churchill and daughter Arlene assisted Mrs Andy Sheetz cook for clover bullers Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Will Brinning were business callers in Washington Tuesday. Nellie Pfeifer is working at the button factory at Washington.
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