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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1931

Page

8

Society items note plans to send Christmas box to Alabama school

The society group met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A Anderson presiding. Letters from the state regent were read and plans were made to send a Christmas box to the Kate Duncan Smith school in Alabama. Mrs. Coffey spoke on The Homes of Washington, presenting careful study and numerous pictures. Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia C. Klugh were held yesterday at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. Carl W. Klein conducting and two solos by T. J. McElhinney.

A. Anderson R.S. Warfel Kate Duncan Smith School Alabama E. J. Coffey Wellman Washington Kinzh Lydia C. Klugh Sherman Carl W. Klein T. J. McElhinney

Christmas Radio Bazaar At M E Church

Miss Marga of the Presby terian church hosts a Christmas Radio Bazaar in the social hall with a chicken dinner from 5 to 7 priced 40c per plate. Miss M Selley handles the Journal Christmas card line, available in plain print or engraved, with quantities to suit buyers. Also noted are local alcohol and delivery references from Tucker & Eicher and a brief funeral service with casket bearers listed.

Tucker & Eicher Marga M. E. Church Wed

New Day appoints administrator for Denver region

In the Rocky Mountain region federal prohibition enforcement sees a leadership shift as John F. Vivian, eight years in the post, resigns amid investigations into borrowed funds from subordinates. C Jackson, former Seattle administrator, is named to replace him.

Col Woodcock Rocky Mountain John F

Prizes Awarded to 4H Club Members at Big Stock Show

Readable fragments show 4H club members receiving prizes at a stock show with high scoring individuals and named winners. Anette Yankelowitz won national grand champion in style dress, with other winners: Merritt Giffin, Charles Foreman, and Ted Brown noted among competitors from multiple states.

Ted. Brown Waverly Merritt Giffin Charles Foreman Nebraska Poultry Chicago Ilinois Anette Louise Morran South Northwood Farms Redmond Hash Scottish Daybreak Albert Husting and Sons Laron le Nebr Northorn Blackcap M. E Miller and Kemp, Olin, Towa Seattle Oakleigh Thorne New York State Midwest Radie Lux Shelbyville Imd North America Eddies Lux Victor Frank Maurice Thomas States LaSallebo

Prohibition debate echoes in Iowa institute closing

Across Iowa several brief items report a prohibition institute session in Ottumwa ending with Rev. B E Ewing leading anti saloon rhetoric. Other notes cover fire station funding for Iowa State College Ames and state education board approval, county treasury waivers, a car fire linked to a kidnapping rumor, and various civil cases in Cedar Rapids Port Dodge and Cedar Rapids.

Ottumwa B. E. Ewing Anti-Saloon League Prohibition Institute Ewing Down College Ames Lows State College West Ames M. Hugue Et Education Tent Vely

Hastings Report Favors Mr. Heflin

In Washington on December 1 the Hastings sub committee chair indicated a report recommending the treatment of Senator-elect Heflin. The article notes Mrs. J. W. Scott visiting Washington for fifteen days and planning to make Marshalltown her home. It also describes Briarcliff Farm’s cattle herd of about a thousand head, said to be the largest pure bred herd, and identifies Briarcliff Thickset as the grand champion Aberdeen Angus at 1140 pounds with reserve champion Clint Mayor a senior Shorthorn at 1025 pounds.

Washington Hastings Senate J. W. Scott Marhalltown Letnity Pine Plains N.Y Briarcliff Farm, Inc Thorne Briarcliff Clint Mayor University of Thanois

Birthday party for two young guests celebrated

Mary quue c uemmon entertained guests for her sixth birthday with Jack ytle also present on his birthday. Jack was eight years old and attended alongside Mary in a simple family celebration.

Mary Quue c Uemmon Jack Ytle Jack

Births and birthdays noted in local community items

The write up records births and family milestones in the Jefferson area with names such as Mrs Bray and Morgan, mentions of a baby born November 28 at Jefferson, and lists attendees at a birthday gathering and related social events. People named include Mr and Mrs Barker, Mr and Mrs Raymond, and Mrs Rusell Parson among others.

Veo Dee Jones Thauiven Jefferson Morgan Rubio Ie Vani Toy Goerma Tee Mra Fe Spalding Stastey Barker Durtis Salse Viadiet Ibessse Nice Ene Sidite Ang Raymond Rumor Chester Ettoerressee Sif Rusell Parson Lyapee Ase Soler Flora Binbay Cole Ray Bray

Favorable Iowa TV Station Permit Recommendation

Washington December 1 UP examiner BW Pratt recommended to the federal radio commission that it grant the University of Iowa a permit to construct a television broadcast station.

Washington Pratt Federal Radio Commission University of Iowa

Wets Plan Thwarted by Opposition in Rushed Session

A confusing text fragment reports opposition derailing a wets measure amid a hurried session. It mentions President Hoover and an upcoming run, but the garbled wording leaves the key actors and dates unclear.

Fairfield social notes and Thanksgiving visits

Fairfield readers report social calls from Mr and Mrs Robert Hyde Mrs Om er Long and Miss Inez Gowey on Saturday. Pyerett Garrett and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Marengo. Farm reports note river damage to corn shocks and road impairment expected to persist into winter. Homer Brinton shipped cattle to Chicago last week. Several families hosted gatherings and visits including Mullikins Gowey Brinton Bray and Roberts households. Miss Gwendolyn Miller and Miss Thelma Graham were seen together. Mrs Walter Bray and children visited near Fairfield. Donald Allen of Richland dined with Mrs Alda Watson. Tom Stewart hosted Sunday dinner with multiple guests. Read the Classified Ads.

Brighton Robert Hyde Omer Long Inez Gowey Fairfield Pyerett Garrett Marengo Jone Homer Brinton Chicago Mrs John Mullikin Mullikin Merril Gowey Gwendolyn Miller Thelma Graham Walter Bray Clarence Harold Kermeen Carl Simmons Letha Roberts Harlan Roberts Donald Allen Richland Alda Watson Tom Stewart Santford Bray al Ray Ralph Bray Bray Mabel McPherson Theodore Weensie

Mlle Frey Masseur to Visit Cy Bush Residence

G. B. Frey, masseur, will attend at the Cy Bush residence, 427 South 4th Ave, on Saturday December 5. The notice mentions clients in Macon, Washington, and Barre, with references to Hravoondgeke and a mentee and son.

Tionninn Macon Washindton Mentee and Son

Produce Saturdays at Hod Flu Swine Plu Remedy Offer

Advert reads Lemmon's Drug Store selling a flu swine product for $1.50. Names listed include Mrs BM Henson of Ds Mes, Joan Ellis and Clark of Wayland, John Huston of Cliffordville. Location referenced as Cbson and Produce Saturdays only. Note: text fragmented.

Lemmon BM. Henson Ds Mes Joan Ellis Clarkson Wayland John Huston Clefordville Cbson B. D. Duwa

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