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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1927
Page
3
Women praise MELLO-GLO powder for long wear and purity. The French process formula claims to reduce shine and minimize pores for a youthful complexion. Sold by Sherman Bros., Drugaiots.
A collection of notices lists upcoming meetings for House hold Economies West Chester Pythian sisters Fortnightly Literature Evening Department Home Economics sections Business and Professional Women's club American Legion Auxiliary Rebekah club and a farewell picnic at I O O F hall. Event times vary including Tuesday afternoon 2 30 Tuesday evening 8 oclock and Thursday 7 30 p m.
Auction of remaining items including oil stores swing machines baby buggies and furniture in old Loan and Trust Building. Executors of J S McElhinney Estate say everything priced under cost and must be sold this week as the room must be vacated.
1912 notice invites attendance at a Wednesday 5 30 chicken dinner and bazaar at St James Church. Also reports Mr and Mrs John Little welcome a baby boy born Friday weighing six pounds ten ounces named Carl Henry.
Sunday at Washington County Hospital saw three births. A nine pound girl named Frances Jane born to Mr and Mrs Frank Casey. a nine pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Carl Voorhees of West Chester. and an eight and a half pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Grant Humble.
The West Chester M E church group meets at Mrs. Laubach’s home next Friday at 8 pm with dues due this month. If no ride is available, members gather at Hoover and Porter store at 1 30 pm for transportation. The Alma Hearne Missionary Society convenes at 403 E Washington St with Miss Mary Hunter on Thursday evening Sept 13 for a regular supper and officer elections. The Sunshine Community Club resumes Sept 14 at Mrs. Harry Bishop’s with a bridal shower and tea towels to bring. The Rural Womens Club hosts a social at Mrs. Charles Cherry’s Thursday afternoon. The Marent Teacher Association of Centennial School meets at the school on Wednesday at 3 45 pm. The BE O W Club meets with Mrs. Carl Haneker Tuesday evening. The Fleur de Lis Club gathers at Mrs. Ed Gallagher’s Thursday afternoon to share a pickle or relish recipe. The Tos BK Club meets Wednesday evening at Mrs. John Jackson’s home, 116 North Second Avenue.
Funeral services were held at St Marys church Riverside for Mrs Elizabeth Knebel Schnoebelen aged 67 born near Riverside. She died Thursday in Chicago after a stroke and heart trouble. Survivors include husband Joseph N Schnoebelen eight sons and seven brothers with several daughters and sisters. Burial will be in Olivet cemetery Riverside.
Lloyd Kracaw, born August 1, 1892, died September 2, 1927, with burial at Friend's cemetery near Richland after a service at Hopewell. He left a wife Hattie Oswalt and daughter Virginia Margerette, plus a father Charles Kracaw and siblings. a large Rubio crowd attended. The obituary traces his life from Humphrey place to Kansas, navy service, marriage in 1919, and family ties amid community updates.
Columbus Junction reports include births to Mr. and Mrs. John Buser of Conesville and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brockett of Grandview, teaching assignments for area schools, Ladies Aid society officers, visits by residents from Clinton and Muscatine, church activities, a pastor’s reception, school enrollment figures, and moves such as Clara Dorn moving to Muscatine. The Triangle Auto Company bought the Columbus hotel building, and Sussell Gilkey bought out Merle Jones in a billiard hall venture. Local families plan autumn relocations and hostesses, with notable trips to Los Angeles and Cedar Rapids.
Quote notes that orthodoxy can be learned from others while living faith requires perfect experience, attributed to Buchsel.
A new faculty member begins teaching at the University of Maine this fall. The appointment marks the start of the instructor's tenure in the department and contributes to the fall academic schedule.
Community recounts the Dutch Creek fair proceeds about 600 dollars and plans for a church basement with dining room and kitchen. Memorials follow two drownings Lloyd Kracaw and Will Conrad with funeral attendance and sympathy extended to families.
Residents and visitors share travel and gatherings in Ainsworth. Mrs Willard Glaze returns to Houston with Grace Stone visiting, Grace Wallace hosts at Ben Fitzgerald home, and Fred Schroeder ships hogs. E R Lines and family join Howard Beenblosom family for a Cone Lake picnic. Tom Guffey works on cement floor in cattle barn. Threshing picnic planned at Sunset Park September 17.
Mr and Mrs W E Paul came home from a week in Chicago and Aurora Illinois with their daughter Mrs Lola Masson and friends. Homer Hunt visited Washington Saturday morning. Bonnie Kelsey from Iowa City stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs R G Kelsey for a week. Mr and Mrs L V Hazen and daughter Dolores shopped in Washington Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. B C Briley reports visits by Miss Jessie Phillips and Miss Harriet Phillips at Carl Briley s home. Mrs John Woods of Colorado Springs dies. funeral plans uncertain. Two children Cleve and Mary Lou return to Okmulgee Oklahoma after visiting at Ben Briley and Columbus Junction. Charles Cherry visits sisters Mary and Nette Eckels amid Grant Vale events. Leland Pringle moves to White farm to work for Emmett Hayes. Young America school resumes with Kuala Martin as teacher. PTA book sale aids YMC A community room. Jesse Phillips and wife tour with J N Phillips. Billie Phillips stays with Briley family while mother Clarence Phillips hospitalized with newborn Norman Lee.
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