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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1926

Page

3

Shumiala Camp Fire Girls Honor Guardian With Surprise

Shumiala Camp Fire Girls planned a happy surprise for guardian Mrs George Dowell. They started the new year with fifteen members and officers Esther Conger president Jane Stewart vice president Eva Barham secretary Ruth Wilson treasurer. Mrs Kenneth Carris agreed to coach a play. A luncheon followed the event.

Shumiala George Dowell Dowell Esther Conger Jane Stewart Eva Barham Ruth Wilson Kenneth Carris

Afternoon luncheon hosted by Mrs. Downer in Wahiton

Mrs. J. W. Meyer and child Mildred May were served a one course luncheon in the afternoon. Mrs. W. T. Marr of Ainsworth Iowa attended as honor guest at a weekend party hosted by Mrs. Sarah P. Downer in Colorado Springs at her Wahiton summer home. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Marr, Master Richard Potter, Miss Etta Potter, and John E. Potter, all of Denver.

W. T. Marr Ainsworth Iowa Sarah P. Downer Colorado Springs Colorado Wahiton K. C. Marr Richard Potter Etta Potter John E. Potter Denver

Community clubs plan meetings and events this week

The H. H. club meets Thursday at 1 PM with Mrs. W. A. Harter at Sunset Park if weather allows. rain backup at her home. The Heights PTA has a Thursday after school program and reception for new teachers. Presbyterian Ladies to host chicken pie dinner Friday Sept. 17 5 to 8 PM at church. Havre Social Club hosts Thursday meeting with Mrs. J. R. McGinnis. Wellston Social Club picnic Saturday Sept. 18 at Sunset Park. Ladies Auxiliary of United Presbyterian West Chester to sponsor heirloom exhibit Thursday Sept. 16 at 2 PM in church parlors. Girl Scouts meet Thursday Sept. 17 at 4 15 PM in YWCA rooms. bring 50 cents registration.

H. H. Club W. A. Harter Sunset Park Wellston United Presbyterian Church of West Chester C. H. Davis Fred Kupka H. Thompson Y. W

Lincoln school group meets in kindergarten room Thursday

Lincoln school will meet in the kindergarten room on Thursday September 16 at 3 45 PM 1811z The W RR Cos will meet afternoon in their rooms Saturday 813 The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs T A Michels 1030 North Itowa Ave Sita

Lincoln School W. RR. Cos Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church T. A. Michels North Itowa Ave Sita

WoO. M. S. Meeting to Follow Prayer Service

A called WoO. M. S. meeting of the M. E. church will be held Wednesday immediately after prayer service. Important. Sitz.

Woo. M. S M. E. Church Sitz

Church society and club gatherings listed for Friday

The Ladies Aid of the M F E church meets Friday afternoon at the church. Rebekah meeting Friday night at the OO F hall. West Chester Knights of Pythias hold second rank work Thursday night with refreshments. Junior Epworth League plans a 7 o clock social and business meeting in the M E church with a backward costume theme. Wallace school hosts a teachers reception Thursday at 7 30. Centennial school fathers and mothers invited to Thursday teachers reception. Epworth League banquet at 630 Friday evening.

OO. O. F. Hall West Chester Knights of Pythias Epworth League of M. E. Church Centennial School Epworth League of the Moe

PD AL Res Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The PD AL Res will hold their meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Alln Anderson. Year books will be distributed. The Delphian society will meet Friday night at 7 50 in the library.

PD AL Res Alln Anderson The Delphian Society

Wellston Club Photo Event Date Shift

The Wellston club photo opportunity has been moved from September 18 to September 26 to accommodate members and schedule. Officials urge members to adjust plans accordingly and confirm attendance with organizers.

West Chester Baptist Mission to elect officers Friday

The West Chester Baptist Mission will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. James Walton for officer elections and a practice of the play. The first September group of the Country Grow will entertain with a 6 30 dinner Thursday evening chaired by Dr. Pease with Mrs. Neiswanger and Mrs. Lytle handling arrangements and entertainment respectively. Bible School Social at Church of Christ this evening invites all church members and friends with no admission charge and refreshments to be served.

West Chester Baptist Mission Catsle James Walton Pease Fred Neiswanger Mra Lloyd Lytle Bible School Church of Christ Church

First social of year at Social Hall on Sept 17

Fe Church will hold the first social of the year on Friday at 2:30 in the Social Hall. All women of the congregation are invited to attend the preliminary business meeting and the social.Mrs Speer, new president, will outline plans for the coming year and invite ladies to become better acquainted. Committee: Mrs E W Bambrick, Mrs Roscoe Anderson, Mrs Lyman Bunce.

Ladies Aid Society M. FE. Shurch Speer E. W. Bambrick Roscoe Anderson Lyman Bunce

Liberal candidates lead in Canada election results

Returns tabulated by the Canadian press show Liberals at 117 seats, Conservatives 90, Progressive 7, Liberal Progressive 11, United Farmers of Alberta 7, Labour 3, independents 3, and 4 doubtful seats amid the parliamentary election updates from Toronto.

Associated Tress Toronto Ont Liberals Conservatives Progressives Liberal-Progressives United’ Farmers of Alberta Labor Independents Doubtful

Baptist Pastor at Waterloo Resigns

Waterloo Ta September 15 Rev hk O Williamson pastor of the Mierst Baptist church here for four years and a half has resigned to accept the pulpit of Warren Avenue Baptist church Detroit Michigan

Waterloo Hk. O. Williamson Miest Baptist Church Warren Avenue Detroit Mieh

Board of Supervisors Proceedings July 1926 Payrolls and Actions

The Board met July 21 1926 with Bartholow Ferguson and Donaney present. They approved regular claims authorizing warrants and reviewed numerous county expenses including supplies repairs services rents taxes hospital care and road work with numerous named vendors and staff. The session approved vacation claims and budget related items and adjourned per motion with further sessions held August 13 and August 21 1926 addressing gravel surfacing highway plans and deputy appointments.

Board OF Supervisors Ge. L Bartholow R. C C. Ferguson Sam T. Donaney J. EK. Taylor Wash, Tithe & Guar. Co LO Wellman Advance Evening Journal Wash Democrat Arthur Goode J. H. Squire Russell Goodin H. P. Bratten W. P. Rawn Winnie M. Palmer Southern Utilities Co Light Standard Oil Co Telephone Co Epicabetaaiegme Rien Co Bounty Fred L. Stewart Mfg. Co Cedar Rapids Eng. Co M. W. Thompson Jane Dora Gulley R. F. Neudigate Wash. Loan & , Trust Co Secureseakdarceus Howard Kerr Murphy Graham Dept Gerot Jefferson Co. Hospital J. G. Henderson A. John Droz H. FP. Masson KE. E. Blythe W. Stewart Bessie. Love Southern Util. Co R. L. Stewart Edwin Chrissinger Wiiting Dertie Meersc W. D. Loftiss Wilson Bros Farmers Co Biovimue Wadden John F. Bauer John May Theodore R. Pratt GN. Bravelay Southern Titil, Co BIC BU J.C. Penny Co T. R. Philuips Worrell Mfg. Co D. C. Russell W. W. Wilson Miss Bastet A. & P. Grocery Wash. Telephone Co W. J. Lottier W. FB. Sweet Board C. M. Denison Germa Mff. Co WL. Bartholow Wile Teha Sam T. Donahey C. Ferguson Sena Newness Board of Review St. Vincent's Raymond Ferguson O. M. Himmelrich Chas. Harlan Eela. Bridge Co Fae. Teter HSS Fred Kupka Frank Kuhn Loftiss Roy Moore National Supply Co Harold Nichols Jos. T. Ryerson & Son R. R. Robertson Standard Bridge Co John Shields & Sons White Yard Co J. R. Wenger Gordon Watson Austin Western Road Mach. Co J. Augustine Lewis Baker J. FE. Bovee Leo CV. Brown Bates Wilfred Balderson Lawrence D. Camp Eee Chest Carris Mfg. Co Jesse Campbell Howard Coakley Bryan Coakley Glen Coakley James Cameron John S,. Carter Alfred Daub Chas. Davidson W. B. Duptus Frank Butsler Roy Arrer Seber John Grossman Labor Clarence Griffin W. M. Hindahl W. H. Hindahl Geo. Hindahl O. M. Himmetrich Chas, Harlan Irvin Hindahl Lewis H Woresowsky la. So. Hi Co Demage Edd J. Kueneman W. DD. Lottias Louck Charles Lee W.L. Little Uene Joe Lasek Harold Miller Ford Markin Carl R. Miller Ba Murphy Cdi Bor M. Il Illiin Re- EN Ae C Rhodebeck James Sexton Clyde Simpson Lloyd Sharp Fred Shalla R. E. Snavely R. S. Woodford Oi ,Co Frank Welte Wilbur Watson Waddell E. C& Walton L. W.aEmry E. M. Fulton A. H. Freel J. B. Hochstetler J. Lee Hanna Welby Merrifield Everett McArtor W. M. McBride Claud B. Rhodebeck Merritt, Reiner Lina I. Schnoehelen Ings Materia Digesso Andy Averastine Ralph Zeck American Rey. Express Board ‘of Supervisors Ward Essley Miss Blanche Norris

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