Missionary from Nigeria to Speak at Local Church Next Week
Miss Lang a Nigerian missionary and cousin of Mrs. A T Wing will lecture at the Baptist Church Sunday evening and again Monday evening. The same report notes her work as nurse and preacher of the gospel in Africa where superstition and ignorance cloud daily life. It cites traditional beliefs about twins and newborn care, including a grandmother pouring water to a baby’s throat, reflecting long-standing customs from Nigeria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Margaret Lang
Nigeria
Africa
Baptist Church
Mine Lang
Atthur A. Wing
Aitica Miss Lang Corven
Optometrists to Meet in Mt Pleasant September 30
The State Association of Optometrists will hold its monthly meeting in Mt Pleasant on Tuesday evening September 30 at the Brazelton hotel. Lemmon of Washington is president and C L Hartman of Muscatine is secretary. W V Kirby of Des Moines will deliver an important message to the members.
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State Association of Optometrists
Mt. Pleasant
Brazelton Hotel
Lemmon
Washington
C. L. Hartman
Muscatine
W. V. Kirby
Des Moines
I C Presbyters Meet Adjourns
The I C Presbyterys meeting at Hecheh church adjourned with Rev. Williams of Washington elected stated clerk and treasurer of Town City Presbytery. Prominent speakers included Dr. Le M. Cottman Davenport Dr. Bert Jean Jones Storm Lake Rev. A Hawley Iowa City Rev. J Gabriel Davenport and Dr. Gibert Reid Johnson Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Washington
the Hills Presbyterian Church
Town City
Hecheh Church
Thesday and Wednay
le M. Cottman
Davenport
Bert Jean Jones
Storm Lake
A. Hawley
Iowa City
J. Gabriel
Gibbert Reid Johnson
Fairfield
Coffman
First Presbyterian
Presnyic
Ladies of Bethel Church
Johnson
Parsons College
Ter. A. H. Ziemey
W. H. Parker
Rethel Church
Resolutions Committee
West Chester to Dedicate New School Building
Supt M J Tandy announces dedication program Friday at eight with songs, invocations, talks, and an address by R C Williams from Des Moines on community and schools. The new building includes gymnasium and auditorium, with classrooms above. old school used for ages, public inspection planned prior to the dedication game between Westester and Wellman.
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Supt
M. J. Tandy
West Chester
F. J. Robins
Winnie Palmer
R. C. Williams
Pauline Gard Benediction
M. LeFever
Williams
State Department of Public Instruction
Des Moines
Westester
Wellman
New Powder Claims Safe Rat and Mouse Killer
A historic notice touts a new powder as a selective rodent killer safe for homes barns and poultry houses. It claims rats and mice are killed with no damage to pets animals and food and asserts no poison risk. The U S Department of Agriculture estimate on annual costs is noted but the exact figures are unclear.
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United States
Scott to Hold Fashion Show In New Temple Building
Ralph Scott of Scott Furniture Co announces a non selling Style Show and opening event planned for the afternoon and evening. The High School orchestra under Milhmrn McKay will perform. The event will feature today's furniture fashions and is tied to the National Home Furnishings Style Show week from Sept 27 to Oct 4. It aims to be a party atmosphere while the new Temple building is prepared for occupancy.
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Ralph Scott
Scott Furniture Co
Connecion
Hige
Lday
Fis
Milhmrn McKay
Scott
Muscatine Night Football Celebrates New Floodlights
Muscatine officials announce a change of venue and date for the Washington football game. The clash moves to Friday night October 10 at Muscatine field after dark to inaugurate the new floodlight system. Rivalry with Washington adds festive plans including the town band and a former University of Town star referee.
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Muscatine
Washington
Burlington
Mike Farrah
University of Town
Sta
Recital for B. M. Degree By Miss Carolyn McCleery
Miss Carolyn McCleery presented her bachelor of music degree recital in the Monmouth College auditorium on Tuesday evening September 23 at 8 15 o clock. The audience included her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh H McCleery and Miss Velen McCleery and several local friends who had heard selections at two prior gatherings. Accompanying were Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Miss E Trowning Riges, with Miss McCleery’s piano student Miss Firth Van Ralakirew assisting. The program featured works by Beethoven Schubert Godowsky Rachmaninoff Kreisler and others, concluding with Whose Yesterdays Look Backward with a Smile through Tears.
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Carolyn McCleery
Monmouth College
Monheath College Conservatory of Music
Browning Rites
Miss McCleery
Hugh H. McCleery
Velen McCleery
H. McCleery
Hard McCleery
H. J. McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton
Thasleale
McCleery
Carolyn McCleary
Netish
Beethoven
Adazio
Sehubert-Godowsky
Sehubert
Rachmaninoff Liebesfeld
Kreisler
Rachmanoff
Godowsky
Thert Firth Van_Ralakirew
Three Die in Crossin Crash Near Reaver City Neb
Three people were killed in a tram automobile crash at McVinger near Reaver City Nebraska. The dead include Mr and Mrs P Monroe and their infant grandson Floyd Duree. The accident halted plans for a wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Duro.
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Crossin
Reaver City
Neb
McVinger
P.mynroe
Floyd Duree
Three Die in Canadian Air Crash Near Alberta Beacon
Three people were killed when a Western Canada Airways plane crashed near a beacon at Aonthesk, Alberta, as reported from Winnipeg today. The tragedy occurred during routine operations in western Canada with authorities investigating the wreckage and confirming the fatalities.
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Winnipeg
Man
Western Canada Airways
Aonthesk
Alta
Iit
Twin Party at the Graham Theatre With Daisy and Violet Hilton
A notice invites all twins and their families to a Monday afternoon twin party at the Graham theatre in Washington county. Daisy and Violet Hilton, famed Siamese twins, headlining a vaudeville show, will attend and host. Free tickets available at the Journal office after name and address are recorded.
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Dot
Graham Theatre
Tvs
San Antonio
Danay
Violet Tilton
Vandevides
Washington
Journal Office
Daisy
Violet
LeRoy Pratt
Iowa City
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