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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

3

Mabel Burger's Surprise Birthday Party Details

Society notes recount Mabel Burger's eighth birthday surprise with eighteen friends at her home, sharing a afternoon of games and refreshments. Local clubs report meetings and picnics with members from St Paul Evangelical church, the U and I club planning a Keota park picnic, and social gatherings in Keeoka area. A recipient list notes guests from Washington Iowa to Hollywood California and many Iowa towns.

Mabel Burger Mabel Miss Mabel U. and I Club Hame George Schneider M. D. Lee Keota Park John Jackson Elizabeth Schult Rooster Club Sunset Park H.W. Club W. A. Harter

Money Talks Salesman Ad Offers Big Pay in Mansfield

A Mansfield Ohio pitch by Geo L Lane promises high earnings for salesmen and salesladies. The ad claims a dealer costs $2.00, sells at $3.50, yielding $1.50 profit per item and a $1.00 commission for the salesman plus a path to earning over $100 weekly.

Geo. L. Lane Mansfield Ohio

Community club notices and church socials calendar

Local groups announce meetings and events through September including New Haven Social Union with Florence Smith on Tuesday, Fortnightly Home Economics potluck at the Y on Sept 14, Salem Methodist social at Mrs A C Durst, Shalom Group postponement, Heights PTA program and reception for new teachers, Presbyterian Ladies chicken pie dinner Sept 17, West Chester Pythean-Sisters meeting Sept 14, Fortnightly Home Economics first meeting Sept 14 at 2 30 pm with Mrs F L Wilson, and a note to bring woollen pieces for the quilt.

New Haven Social Union Florence Smith Salem The Methodist Church A. C. Durst Shalom Presbyterian Dept. of Home Economics F. L. Wilson E. Main Home Economics Mary McCreedy United Presbyterian Church of West Chester C. H. Davis Fred Kupka Hh. Thompson

Local clubs schedule September meetings and events

Community groups list September gatherings with dates and hosts. Home Economics groups meet at the homes of Mrs. McCreedy on September 14 and 11. The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society hosts a 6 15 pm banquet at the church with Mrs. Ray as speaker. Other clubs plan picnics, teas, and roll call hints across West Chester and Davenport.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Westminister Guild Margaret Cowden Mrs. Ray of Davenport J. S. Patterson

Retired New York Businessman Held by Mexican Bandits

Jacob Rosenthal a retired New York City business man visiting Mexico was held prisoner by bandits after an automobile party near Mexico City. Jack Seahler his wife and Joseph Ruff were robbed. Rosenthal aged over sixty was abducted. Seahler believed the bandits planned to kidnap the American embassy official Arthur Lane but seized the wrong car.

Associated Press City Mex Jacob Rosenthal New York City Mexico Mexico City Jack J. Seahler Joseph Ruff Rosenthal Seahler Arthur Lane Cuernavaca

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