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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

6

Local Social News Highlights From Havre Gatherings

Mrs. Schuyler Livingston hosts Chafing Dish Club guests on North Iowa Avenue with Mrs Clifford Thorne and Miss Ida Roberta in attendance. Afternoon bridge and a later party at Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison feature six tables and a chicken dinner, with charity collections. Mrs. H. M. Guest stages an artistic yellow and white afternoon of bridge with out of town guests Mrs. Richard Donaldson and Miss Mollie Cherry. Ladies Aid society elects officers including Mrs. Charles Keating and Mrs. George Boilleau. Social Club at Route Four hosts progressive rock and fruit refreshments. Havre Social Club and Journal note Credit. Wedding notices highlight Miss Armorelle McCreedy and William Miller at Ft Madison. Kate Dowell Harris and Ernest Samuel Rudolph wed at T. F. Barker’s home, with plans for Brighton home.

Schuyler Livingston North Iowa Avenue Clifford Thorne Chicago Mise Ida Roberta Colorado Springs Bridge Club George Morrison H. M. Guest Richard Donaldson Kansas City Mollie Cherry Oklahoma City Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Charles Keating George Boillleau Dill Boilleau George Benson Town Route Four The Social Clit Havre Glenn Pratt the Journal William Miller Ft. Madison Armorelle Mc- Creedy John H. Mc- Creedy Sixth Avenue Illiam Miller Nettie Miller Clarence McCreedy Kate Dowell Harris Ernest Samuel Rudolph T. F. Barker Jane Elizabeth Harris Conrad Keota J. M. Harris Richland Jake Rudolph Rubio Brighton Rudolph

Ida Roberts Hosts Six O Clock Dinner At Roberts Home

Ida Roberts was the guest of honor at a six o clock dinner for twenty hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roberts. Fall decorations and a three course chicken dinner marked the evening with old time friends in attendance. Visiting sister Mrs. Holland White and Mrs. S W Brookhart were out of town guests. Mrs. James Baird hosts a warm Sabbath school roast for small boys tomorrow evening.

Ida Roberts Carl Roberts Alma Herne Holland White Sinter James Baird

College girl now minister in Methodist church

Miss Ella Pratt of Walla Walla Washington, a Cornell College senior at age 22, was ordained a minister in the Davenport district of the Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal conference. She has preached in rural churches while attending college.

Ella Pratt Oelwein Miss Ella Pratt Walla Walla Wash Cornell Collet Davenport Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference Miss Pratt

Automobiles of the Future All Will Be Lighter

Experts say light weight designs will cut upkeep costs and fuel use. Cars will ride better with simpler chassis, use more alloy and aluminum, and deliver longer tire life and improved performance. Wood bodies or frames are discussed though not yet common.

Coal for Everybody Says No Winter Alarm

The National Coal Association reports no need for winter alarm and urges households to stockpile enough coal to cover until December 1. It also notes a current lakes deficiency affecting the northwest region and outlines implications for supply this season.

National Association Washington National Coal Association Association

Railroads promise test prior to navigation close

The release states railroads will meet all requirements before navigation closes in December. It notes public utilities commissions in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan are wary of home needs being met before winter but assures there is no need for alarm.

Ohio Indiana Michigan

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James Palmer M. J. Roberta Our Club Jersey Albertas Roy H. Maple Mgr Iowa H. S. Ward & Co Union H. I. Ward & Co Chester Whites F. A. Bower
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