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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1926

Page

3

Halloween Social Highlights From Washington Club Events

Society notes recount a series of Halloween gatherings in Washington led by the IX club families at Ralph and Wagroner homes with ghostly welcomes, contests, costumes, and refreshments. Other events include the Rural Women’s club party, Rebekah social, and Home Missionary society meeting with delegates named for Brooklyn convention.

Ralph Wargoner Allowe'en Wagroner Robert Schantz J.T. Anderson Washington St Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. F. Kurtz C. C. Owen Brooklyn A. L. Griffith J. A. Harwood R. G. Cherry J. E. Gardner G. H. Brinton R. B. Brown Temple Hill P E. Babcock

Community club and society notices for West Chester area

Local groups announce meetings and events across West Chester and nearby communities. Notable items include the Sunshine Community Club on Nov 3 with Mrs. Leeper, the VU group meeting Nov 1, Pleasant Plain Missionary Society farewell for Mrs. McCleery, Methodist chicken pie supper and bazaar on election night, D A Ks 20th anniversary event hosting state officers, and several club gatherings through Nov 6 with plans for social menus and charitable activities.

Pleasant Plain Missionary Society James Zeck Sam McCleery California Methodist Ladies of West Chester

Notice from local union page on Monday night gather

A brief note indicates K of PL workers will meet on Monday night to discuss rank related questions on the page.

Halloween Club Event at Wolf Home Draws Masked Crowd

Sandy Hook reports a masked Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ine Wolf with games and contests, a kitchen tire crawl anecdote, and a charity focus praising the hosts for hospitality. Attendees included neighbors traveling long distances, while a hospital operation notice for Mrs. Ine Stout is noted with wishes for a swift recovery.

Sandy Hook von Abhout Walmer Creek Mallowe'en Parte Toe Walle Vnon

Wayland Notes On Deaths Visits And Local News

Mrs Vera Witt reports a trip to Decatur and Priday for a visit with Mrs Shively's sister Were Jesse Bellew and family. Funeral services for Miss Barbara Rittler set for Wayland Mennonite church with burial at Eldor near Noble. Mrs Louie Davison to host Halloween dinner for thirty first graders. Henry Rittler ill with influenza and anemia in Faith South Oak. Jos Witting traveled to Grinnell to meet Ama Bittler and Mrs Joe Wittie returning from Wanston Colorado. Maye Wolfe of Burlington also mentioned.

Wayland Ella Shively Decatur Priday Grinnell Ama Bittler Joe Wittrie Wanston Colo Maye Wolfe Burlington

Local notes from Crawfordsville area October update

Mrs Frank Batley has been bedfast but now up part of the time. Mr and Mrs Sam Wittrie visited the Lafe Finke home Sunday. Allen Spander missing school for two weeks due to illness with Dr Lease called Wednesday. Earl Kephart Bertha and Beatrice visited John Shebock home after church. Jean Taylor has a painful gathering made easier after the doctor lance. Mrs Walk Allen of Washington visits daughter Mrs Fred Spangler this week.

Crawfordsville R. A Frank Batley Sam Wittrie Lafe Finke Allen Spander Lease Earl Kephart Bertha Beatrice John Shebock Jean Taylor

Columbus Junction Hallowe'en Party and Community News

Columbus high school pupils and faculty hosted a Hallowe'en party at the gym. Local and visiting residents attended events, bake sales netted 44.11, and several residents traveled or participated in regional gatherings. Notable items include church and club activities, a birth announced in Columbus City, and new farm bureau officers elected in Union township.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School Pearl Clapp Fairfield Daughters of Veterans Woodman Hall East Side Elton Pierce Gladys Barringer Davenport Scott Lieberknecht Margaret Brookhart J. J., Brookhart Washington Lee Files Columbus City Belle Jennings Colorado Montana Intermediate League Junction Epworth League Philathea Presbyterian Sunday School T. N. O'Neil Ana Misa Ruby Waterloo Kirby Hill Quincy Blanch Brook Christian Mndeavor Society Cotter Church Reuben Heldel George Wren Sheridan G. Wiegle Lloyd Pritchard Cedar Rapids Cael Giffen Iowa State College Ames Loren KE. Pocaut Ottumwa Offeers Union Township Farm Bureau Cliff Bell FE. Brent J. 0. Devore

Education group plans Junction school of instruction

Education met at president C N Johnston home to organize a school of instruction at the Junction on Nov 11 with a state worker in charge and about thirty expected to attend. The Junior League of the Methodist church hosted a Hallowe en party at Lyle Weber s home. The Presbyterian Bible class met Monday evening.

C. N. Johnston Monde Junction The Methodist Church Lyle Weber Presbyterian Sunday School Dick Peters Ralph Jake Chicago Pont Klotz West Liberty Maggie Johns Margaret California Male Hanft

Remains of Mrs. Henry Snider buried at Competine cemetery

Mrs. Rhua Helmick reports the death of Mrs. Henry Snider at her Brighton home after a gallbladder attack. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev. B. P. James. Snider, 65, left a husband and daughter Leona, born in Jefferson county and long associated with Jefferson and Keokuk counties before moving to West Brighton four years ago.

Brighton Henry Snider Hedrick Competine Snider Leona Jefferson County Jefferson Keokuk Ollie West Brighton B. P. James The Christian Church E. A. Mortimore Cora Pringle Waterloo L. A. Guy Wayne County Carrie Fennen Emma Brian Tracy Fenner C B. Antess V. Pressier Geo. Hanson Amos Whiskler Joe Richardson Jeannette Augustine Jon Gatts Cedar Rapids Ina McCullogh Walker Muller Cromwell Jeff Sunney Geo. Anderson Fred Orile Fairfield Harley Green Burlington Geo. Marshall Los Angeles Modesto Calif Chas. Kassel Aliita Shaffer Kansan

Keota Cornhuskers Contest Set for Nov 4

Keota will host the annual cornhuskers contest on November 4 at the Lo W Brohroten farm 12 miles south of Keota on Primary No 77. Entries include Leo Rettler Hank Breneman and Cecil Avigon with more expected by Oct 30. The corn crop is reported in cool condition Henry Hayes has sold his 160 acre farm northeast of Keota to John Henderson for 40000.00 with possession next year.

Henry Hayest Keota John Henderson

Pals First at Fox Theatre Promises Unusual Comedy Drama

The Fox Theatre presents Pals First a First National comedy drama about three tramps mistaken for guests at a five star supper house and urged to perform as impostors Miss Del Rio in her first featured role joins Alec Francis Edward Barle and George Cook in a plot of masquerade risks and a police cliffhanger ensues indicating a striking debut for Del Rio and a notable cast

Fox Theatre Gbis i Bray Dolores del Rio Pals Binet Aratos Miss del Rio Gereey Lteven Hrehes Migs del Rio Alec Francis Edward Rarle George Cook

Keota Evangelistic Meeting Draws Westchester Crowd

Westchester M ER church and Sunday school brought about one hundred attendees to Keota for an Evangelistic meeting. The event featured a choir anthem led by Prof Beiter and high school glee club performances drawing praise from a large audience. The Keota Klipper announces its eighth year with staff including Ammon Rotioser and Francine Lasey. The polls open next Tuesday at 8 o'clock at the commercial hotel building, replacing the old town hall as the polling site.

William Dawson Keota Harlan Neuhart JxXenpeth Walker Glee Rage Elizabeth White Myrle Cummins Eurgy Black W. C. Maser Klipper Evstom

Penalty at University Campus For Parking Violation

Betty Braman a freshman faced the Wonnie Vigilance Committee verdict for parking a car on campus. She was ordered to wash her car on the spot as a punitive act reflecting campus rules against parking.

University of Cincinnaw Betty Braman Wonnie Vigilance Committee

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Val Enhr Elmer Cherry Will Marie Ben Briley Barthelow Fuhr Schwartz Mrs. Fuhr E. B. Bell East Main Street Leland Morrison Roy Davidson J. J Benda Mason City Frank Huber Spera Bible Hazel Huber C. W. Bush Jeannette Huber Lucille Reister Inda Brown Audrey Humle Ruth Paul Mildred Bramer Lucille Hoss Mildred Brown Guardian Lola K. Gilbert Shunala Group Lucille Ross Audrey Humble Jolly Fifty Club Armory Paul Lytle McWil- Hams Orchestra Columbus Dorothy Thompson Alice Fishburn Dorothy Lester Mary Crossett Dorothy Dowell Eva Burham Thelma Lane Romeo and Juliet Alice Rishburn Fya Burhan Alice Money Geo. L. Lane Manefield Ohio Erry Sey Sunshine Community — Club Frank Leeper W. Oc Lauback Saunders St. James Jackson Center the Baptists Kensington Dan Gass Harmony Club Malcolm Montgomery Piletburg Ladies Aid Society Carl Oldfield Daughters of Union Veterans of the G. A. R. Hall Washington Lodge A. F A. M Rus 1 Davis Knight Templar W. C. Bell W. M Linger Longer Club James Combs M. KE Mary Badger Aida Inet Moogle Tha Lwitchen Oltawathay Leeper Pan Leener Honine Hallowe'an Crael’ School Garrett Farmers Union Ed Wolfe Maurice Stone Barr Barbara Garrick Olds Grandma Garrick Warren Allen Joseph Reschleys Gerig, Boshart Sily Company Chris Wyse Jesse Davison Fd Kauffman Ezra Wittmer Dwight Messenger Hinkle Vera Witt John Shebeck Walk Allen Mrs Fred Spangler Martha Butler Rhua Helmick Crail C.B. Kerr
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