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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1928

Page

3

Mrs Rittenhouse Hosts Four Guests For Wednesday Tea

Mrs Mae Rittenhouse hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for four guests Mrs Kate Bishop Mrs T B Thrasher Mrs Grace Bishop and Martha Thrasher. Mrs Arnold mother of the host was in her sixty third year and longtime neighbor with State Bishop from farming days fifty eight years ago. Miss Le ona McFarlane served a three course luncheon. The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs Don Brindley presiding and plans were discussed for a bank offering service in October with Dr Bowers chosen to give the address. Mrs Fred Mauthe led the lesson on When School Begins highlighting the society educational work. Mrs George Bunton reviewed the missionary paper as attendees participated.

Mae Rittenhouse Kate Bishop T. B. Thrasher Grace Bishop Martha Thrasher Arnold State Bishop Leona McFarlane Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Don Brindley Clara Huber W. W. Bowers Dr. Bowers Fred Mauthe George

Church Announcements and Social Meetings

The Ladies' Aid Society of the United Presbyterian church of Ainsworth hosts a box supper in the basement on Wednesday evening October 8 with hot coffee cocoa pie candy and popcorn balls. Ainsworth High School orchestra will provide entertainment with Mr Frank Macon as auctioneer. Other notices include Pythian Sisters meeting with initiation and staff on Tuesday. Kolah club gathering with Mrs Helen Jackson on Wednesday. a reception for the new pastor and family at West Chester M E church on Monday October 1. BD A R meets with Mrs Orville Elder Tuesday at 7 60. New Haven church ladies social union meets with Mrs Harry Davidson Tuesday afternoon with officer elections.

Ladies’ Aid Society United Presbyterian Church of Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Frank Macon West Chester Ladies Social Union of New Haven Church Harry Davidson

Y W C A Class and Activities Open This Week

Red Cross first aid classes with Dr F Masson start Monday evening October 1 at 7 30 in the Y womans room with a review of spring lectures. Books are available from Mrs Hebner. The Woman s gym class led by Miss Eoma Clemens begins Tuesday October 2 with a potluck and then meets in the gym.

Red Cross F. Masson Eoma Clemens

Community Fair Winners Standouts in Farm Show

Readable results from a county fair list numerous winners across divisions in crops, vegetables, dairy, poultry and livestock. Names include Geo Canott Riverside, Mrs. Everett Palmer Washington, Raymond Shelangoskie Wellman, and Marvin Mathess Wellman among others. Multiple awards cover potatoes onions tomatoes squash apples pears cattle and fowl.

Geo. Canott Riverside H. Worey Washington F. G. Shelangoskie Brighton D. F. Sayre Howard Sayre Rozetta Shreve J. C. Matthews Fred Wagner Guernsey Sanitary Dairy Marvin Mathess Wellman Earl Erb J. H. Humston Truman Erb Jersey

Richland Obituary and Local Notes Marker

Mr Franklin Hadley an aged citizen died at his Richland home Sept 29 leaving two daughters Mrs Ora Paxton and Mrs Lydia Jones. Funeral held at the Friends church led by Rev J H Hadley. Also notes on visits residents paving progress enrollments and local sales and new cars including a Nash and a Chevrolet.

Richland Franklin Hadley Ora Paxton Lydia Jones Boulder Cole Friends Church J. H. Hadley New Providence Black Pasadena Calif Mrs. Roof I. M. Walker

Fragmentary Names Signal Local Notice

Readable fragments list Jorn M. Reber Wellman and Mrs Faye A Rowe Wellman amid scattered American Breeds references suggesting a public or community notice with incomplete details.

Orpington John H. Reber Wellman Edwin Lewis Jorn M. Reber American Breeds Faye A. Rowe

Committee Roster and Roles for Parade and Events

A readable listing of committee assignments including Finance, Parade and Floats, Publicity, Entertainment, Decoration, Conversion, Lighting, and Executive roles. Names such as George McDaniel Harold Montgomery Russell Jennings Phillip Crail J. Elliot Grayson and others appear with positions like treasurer and secretary.

George Z. McDaniel Ralph E. Dougherty Glen E. Mace Glen N. Barclay Harold Montgomery J. Elliot Grayson J. H. Warren S. A. Dickerson D W. Booth Leslie M. Bhicher Paul Gorham J. W. Enslin A. A. Spies Theodore G. Brown Russell C. Jennings J. ©. Brown A. EK. Atchison Wisie Lane I. Rothschild Fart T. Hanson Harry Ward Charlie Davis Ray Guest Frank DB. Carter, II Fr .Lupton Manton Hebner Earley Corbin Frank B Miller George McDaniel Leslie M. Kicher Philip Crail Frank B. Miller J. Emntte Grayson JL. Rothschild Frank B. Carter John W. Applegate Ralph EE. Shannon Paul L. Gorham Leslie KE. Dunlap

Festival finances uncertain amid ride sales and concessions

The article notes unclear financials for the festival with subscriptions by business men pivotal to cover costs. If local participation meets forecasts, shortages may be limited. otherwise more funds may be needed yet the investment is viewed as worthwhile. Weather hurt Ferris wheel patronage and ice cream sales, while greyhound races nearby drew limited crowds. free acts drew more attention.

Berdoolt

Han a phone debuts at Fox Theatre in Washington

Manager Ralph Pratt of the Fox Theatre opens a Han-a-phone program with strong attendance and interest. The new feature blends spoken word with film, making it a permanent part of Fox programs in Washington.

Han-a-phone Fox Theatre Ralph Pratt Washington Lear Pratt Fox

Chicago Clocks to Be Set Back Hour

Clocks will be set back an hour in Chicago and surrounding territory at 2 a m Sunday as daylight saving time ends. Mrs E Spahr of Davenport, visiting her mother in Washington, traveled to Fairfield to visit her sister.

Chicago E. Spahr Davenport T. L Chilcote Washington Fairfield

For Sale Poultry and Farming Implements

Too late to classify for sale seven head of Bluff Orpington pullets ready for laying. Call 36 West Chester 19412. For sale used three and two bottom tractor plows see George W. Stewart 19412. For sale two second hand tractors to close out Geo. W. Stewart 19412.

Bluff Orpington West Chester George W. Stewart Geo. W. Stewart

Festival music lifts spirits as bands fill square

The Washington band and Leg ion drum corps enhanced the festival with refined performances. Their informal uniforms strangely added character. The home talent show planned for yesterday on the northwest square was canceled as attendees were tied up with other festival events. The band agreed to instead give a concert for the crowd.

Washington Band and Legion Drum Corps

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