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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

5

Birthday Party for Mrs Zeck At Mrs Davison Home

Mrs Paul Harvey and Mrs C A Ruebsam hosted a party yesterday at Mrs John Davison's home for Mrs Ralph Zeck whose birthday is today. Pinochle at four tables, high score won by Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer, low by Doris Zeck. music with ubelin and ukulele. refreshments served by several hostesses. Attendees included many local ladies and families.

Paul Harvey C. A. Ruebsam John Davison Ralph Zeck Ruebsam Davison Oscar Jugenheimer Doris Zeck John Simmering Rosella Hotle Martha Harvey Rosella Harvey Martha Dorothy Simmering A. B. Schmoeller Roy Mallory Florence Hout Carlancher Floyd Murdock E. E. Swank Brighton Oral Mayo M.D. Lee George Hotle Jesse Campbell Doris A. Rugbsam

Community Clubs Schedule Socials This Week

Resident groups list upcoming meetings and socials at St James, Harmony, Fern Cliff and West Chester areas. Events include ice cream socials, missionary tea, thimble bring, and mite box opening with hosts and times noted for August 4 and Friday sessions.

Young Woman’s Missionary Society Plans Sunset Park Picnic

The Young Woman's Missionary Society of the U P Church will hold a complete Saturday at 12 30 at Sunset Park with planned activities and social gathering for members and attendees.

M. E. Church C. V. Crull Young Woman's Missionary Society of the U. P. Church Sunset Park

Choir rehearsal notice for Friday at 7 30 PM

Announcement lists a Friday choir rehearsal at 7 30 PM at 14414 location. It provides brief timing and venue details for members.

M. OK

Braden Community News and Threshing Report

The Braden area crews work on bridge and road grading toward Sam Witting’s home while threshing runs finish soon. Local families attend gatherings in Washington and Crawfordsville with visits to Fairfield and Middletown Ohio.

Gilad Mast Forrest Donaldson Fred Spangler Fairfield Mary Allen Si Rink Delbert Maxwell O. L. Blake Washington Will Mayhew Helen Alexander Rodney Mayhew Middletown Ohio W. L. Smith Roy Anderson

Freight Train Fall Injures Floyd Gifford in Columbus Junction

Floyd Gifford, 23, of Prairieville Ojo, fell about 20 feet from a freight car on a trestle between Columbus Junction and a bridge over the Iowa River sustaining severe cuts and bruises. He was assisted to a nearby location for medical attention and was en route southwest seeking work.

Columbus Junction Floyd Gifford Prairieville Ojo Iowa River Haskins J. W. Pence Billy Olds Columbus City Columbus Chautauqua Park Conesville Fredonia Frankie Swank Mabel of Wapelle John Zion Ladies Aid Society Fredonia Methodist Church Arthur Solomon Liver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Oakville Lodge Bessie Hanft W. BE. Gabriel R .E. Owens M. van Vilet E. A. Kabenold George Masonholder Lola Lambert Myrtle Jennings F. A. Lewis J. Arington Guy Lewis C. E. Lambert W. E. Gabriel KR. J. Rya Grandview Whiskey Hollow Wapello Ada Smith Louisa County Thomas Brown Janes Chicago Sidney Newnam Margaret Helmick M. F. Patton

Brighton Church Women Aid Box for China Mission

Brighton August meeting of the W F M S of the Methodist church held with devotionals led by Mrs. B V Garby and lesson by Mrs. C C Goetry. Members packed Christmas boxes for Bible women in China to be sent to Miss Esther Ling sailing Aug 20 from Seattle. A covered dish supper followed and District Supt Todd led the last quarterly conference of the year. Numerous local families and visitors are noted with travel and social events, and a marriage of Musa Wise and Margaret Martin is recorded.

Brighton Methodist Church W. C. Schafer B V. Garby C. C. Goetry China Esther Ling Seattle Todd del Kyle Denver Cole V. Robison Mabel Floyd Robison Moline Mildred Robison Lee Washington Julia Parks Junior Jeannette Pickins Fairfield Edgar Eckey Merle MecConahey Adelle Fondu Lac John McConahey Mt. Union A. &. Hoerton Des Moines Mildred Horton Glen Willits Kamberling Jenkins Minnesota Clara Gordon Aineworth Florence Long Ames M. L. Me Reedy Grant Humston Humston Eva Wikoff R. H. Tracy Floyd Barnes Alice Jean Oskaloosa Emmett Daggett Louise Fred Vanerus Ralph Coffman Katheryn Frazey Davenport Harry Lipahy Swisher Maxine Weidner Frank Hoskins Pleasant Plain Musas Wise Margaret Martin Lone Beach Calif Santa Ana Cali Ira Schafer McFarland Drakesville Chas Stump Iowa City Misa Lizzi Beales Mary Rotzinger Wellington Ira Saunders Trene Anna Shaffer Peoria Tly J. P. Hall Saunders Hall Ham A. F. Horton Shenandoal

Gray Family Social and Threshing Wave

Wm C Gray reports visiting at Ten Green with John Martindale while Evelyn Hoxworth joined Ruth Longer earlier. The Gray Threshing Co. worked Lew Baths to Glenn Green’s, reaping about 11600 bushels of oats at 40 to 55 bushels per acre.

Gray John Martindale Ten Green Fred Coakley Lewis Bath Evelyn Hoxworth Ruth Longer Richard Lewis Beenblossom Glen Green Howard Sayre Huael Longer Gray Threshing Company Lew Baths Glenn Green

Olympic champions listed for track and field events

At Los Angeles July 3, Olympic champions announced in track and field. Winners include Lillian Copeland in women's discus and Didrickson in women's javelin. Tolan wins 100 meters, Sexton takes shot put, Kusczynski wins 10 000 meters. McNaughton of Canada tops high jump and Tisdall garners 400 hurdles. O Callaghan dominates hammer throw. Claud McColy and family visit Washington, Mrs. F M Smith visits Rex Smith home near Washington.

Olympic Stadium Los Angeles Lillian Copeland Didrickson Tolan U.S Sexton Kusocinyski Poland McNaughton Canada Tisdall Ireland O'Callaghan Claud McColy Washington F. M. Smith Rex Smith

No Mind Comparison Across Races Reflects Equality

The text argues there is no inherent difference in mental capacity among races. It asserts all races have produced brilliant minds and rejects any claim of racial superiority.

W C J U Plans 58th National Convention in Seattle

Officers and delegates of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of this state gather in Seattle August 11 to 19 for the 58th annual convention. Prominent speakers include Dr Ernest H Cherrington Dr Daniel A Poling Colonel Amos W Woodcock and Mrs Victoria Booth Demarest with exhibits and a speaking contest offering a diamond medal as top prize. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Seattle Washington National Woman's Christ In Temperance Union Woc. T. U Ernest H Cherrington National Prohibition Board of Strategy Daniel A. Poling International Society of Christian Endeavor Allied Forces For Prohibition Amos W. W. Woodcock James M. Doran Arthur M. Barnhart Chicago Illinois Conference of Organizations Canada T. W. Wright Vancouver B. C Bessie Lee Cowie WCT. U New Zealand Victoria Booth Demarest Salvation Army D. Leigh Colvin New York Claude de van Watts Texas Elizabeth House Oklahoma Dora Bo Whitney Michigan Eliabh. Black Pennsylvania Elizabeth YP. Anderson North Dakota Scientific Temperance Department Des Moines Iowa Anns Marden DeVo Fevanston Ilinot Margaret ©. Munns Evanston Iinois Sarah Hoge Lincoln Virginia Nellie G Burger Springfield Missouri

Busy Bee club meets with social time and hosts

VEO Aug 2 report says the Busy Bee club met on July 28 with 16 members and 2 visitors, hosted by Mrs. Stella Jones. The entertainment committee was absent. the meeting was social. Next meeting Aug 11 with Mrs. Esther Mullikin as hostess. Local residents and visitors noted at various homes with family visits and travel. The region saw a helpful rain for corn.

Jacksonite Ruth Speidel Ruth Stewart Maurita Darnell Maurine Walker Ames Walker Veo Busy Bee Club Stella Jones Elizabeth White Lulu Martin Esther Mullikin Raymond Rumer Fairfield Jose Rice Walter Bray William Hoskins George Statler Brighton Mont Washington Mary EK Glay J. &. Harvey Heruice Bobble Frank Ash Isabelle Frank Jr Eloise George Agh Geo. Bray Santford Bray Bert Bray Boulder Colo Alek R. A. Spalding Ezra Hadley

Local Farm Mishap and Neighbor Visits Highlight Week

Elmer Coffin escaped serious injury when a wagon upset tossing bundles and bruising him. Carl Daerings aided the scene. visitors include Mrs. Elizabeth White now of Harper visiting Mrs. Rose, and Spalding friends Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fuller at Loren Martin Home.

Carl Daerings Elmer Coffin Elizabeth White Harper Rose Spalding Jay Fuller Loren Martin Marian Anderson Melvin Lavern

Exalt Daily Living Beyond Pettiness

A reflective note on elevating daily life from petty routines to a sense of grandeur and meaning, urging readers to pursue purposeful living and broader horizons.

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Local Social Roundup of Visits and Calls

Community members and families made a flurry of calls and visits across Keota Sigourney and nearby homes. Names include Kiefer Sheets Tines Crawford Greiner Snider Grubb Pepper and more with neighbors stopping by to meet new relatives and chat after midweek and weekend gatherings.

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