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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1933

Page

8

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Family News

Mrs W A Mitchell of Toronto is due to visit her sister Mrs J R George this evening. Mr and Mrs Walter Longer of four miles NW of Washington welcomed a nine pound boy born at 11:30 last night. Miss Virginia Garberson of Sibley and Miss Jane Godfrey of Crawfordsville are Thanksgiving guests of Miss Margaret Alice Stewart and will return to Ames with Stewart's brother Tom and Wendali Booth.

W. A. Mitchell Leila Wallace Toronto Cans J. R. George Walter Longer Washington Virginia Garberson Sibley Iowa State College Jane Godfrey Crawfordsville Margaret Alice Stewart Garberson Miss Stewart Ames Tom Wendali Booth

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Iowa and Idaho

Mr and Mrs Powell Fullerton of Idaho Falls Idaho spent Thanksgiving day with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J E Linder They left Friday for home They had been called to Iowa by the death of Mrs Fetterton brother in law at New Sharon Other guests included Howard Linder and Bernice Callers in the evening were Billy Hetheoe Carl Crossett and family Harry Bishop and family and Charles Anderson and family Miss Hilkea Jacobs was at her home in Iowa City with sister Janna visiting from St Louis

Powell Fullerton Idaho Falls Idaho J. E. Linder Iowa Fetterton New Sharon Linder Howard Linder Bernice Billy Hetheoe Corning Carl Crossett Harry Bishop Charles Anderson Hilkea Jacobs Iowa City Janna St. Louis

Homestead Farm Camp Meeting Scene on River Ground

An old couple arriving at a camp meeting ground is described as the wagon tips and the man and wife tumble to the grass. The scene notes the man wearing a plug hat and swallow coat while assisting his wife up to terra firma and the wagon box slipping into place.

English Rivers Terra Firma

Thanksgiving visitors and local scenes from Nichols area

The excerpt lists multiple individuals spending Thanksgiving at home or visiting relatives in Nichols and nearby towns, including Miss Bernice Nash, Miss Mildred Woodburn, Miss Elda White, and others. It notes travel to Cedar Rapids, Algona, Albia, and Richland, with family dinners and teaching assignments mentioned, plus a humorous season incident and church Ladies Aid activities.

Bernice Nash Nichols Mildred Woodburn i Cedar Stupids

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Family Gatherings

Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Lloyd and sons visited Williamsburg. The Speidel and Bostwick families spent Thanksgiving weekend with relatives in Des Moines Nauvoo and Chicago. Local volunteers split and hauled two years' fuel in a single day for a Methodist church basement project.

Ladies Aid Society Methodist Fred Miller I. N. Arnold Earnest Felzke Emery Sharp J. 0. Kelley Walter Lemsey E. 0. Kelley A. G. Snider Clifford Sommers G. F E. Peterson Lewis Feldman Willard Snider Guy Feldman Rufus Gingerich Dean Feldman Harvey Swartzendruber J. M. Schody Dr. Jos. Swart

Rebekahs Elect Officers and Honor Bride and Groom

The Rebekah lodge elected officers for the new year and honored the bride and groom Mr. and Mrs. Cloyee Horsey. Mrs. George Jarrard will be noble grand, with Mrs. Fred D. Stewart as vice grand and other officers named. Two candidates were initiated and a Christmas program for children will be announced later.

Rebekah Lodge Cloyee Horsey George Jarrard Rebekahs Fred D. Stewart M. D. Lee Fred Diller Oscar Jugenheimer George Schneider Hilima Larson William Kos Ralph Zeck Lloyd Easter Odd Fellow Rebekah Joe Simmering Ed Simmering Frank Lonewell Blanche Grecian Spreckler

Thanksgiving Dinner Attendees From Washington Listed

A crowd of over 200 enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner at the Riehmone bazaar with many Washington residents in attendance. Notable guests included Congressman and Mrs. B. E. Blieher and her parents, Rev. J. H. ODonnell, the Kellys, the Ledgers and Mary Ledger of Mr. Pleasant, the Dunlaveys, Genteale, the Watts family, the Caseys, the Chermans, and others. Ida Alexander of Walla Walla visited her ill mother Mary Ann Rhea in South Ave. Lawrence McKune returned from the University of Iowa for vacation, Milan Thompson from William Jewell College will remain until Tuesday afternoon, and Miss Everstine Daniels returned from Monmouth College for the holiday. Frances Riche, Ruth Miner, Myerna Jacobson, and others are spending the break at home or nearby towns.

A. Good Wnany Washington BE. C. Blieher W. R. Mount J. H. O'Donnell J. M. Kelly Jerry al Ledger Mary Ledger Pleasant Glen Dunlavey Mary Lou Frank Genteale James Watts Teddy Frank Casey Frances Jones Billy Joe Rimer Cher Roy Mallory Ray Whitehead Hay Marie Charles Beaty Bessie Tucker Leo Shelanwoski Alier A. B. Sehmoeller Ida Alexander Walla Walla Mary Ann Rhea South Ave T. McKune Milan Thompson William Jewell College Liberty Everstine Daniels Monmouth College Monmouth Frances Riche Wayland Ruth Miner Ft. Madison Myerna Jacobson Miss Richer Miss Miner Chicago Christies Lafayette Shreve Shreve Rachael Walker Ward Burlington John Shreve Sloan Joe Walker Maxine Ward Wolf Floral Ca B. F Macon Iowa Red Paul Gass Montezuma Ad Logan

Riverside Obituaries and Local Notices Sum Up Area Pioneers

Mrs. Carolie Beatch a Riverside pioneer dies at 9 pm after a year of illness aged 74. Survivor details include children, grandchildren, siblings, and Catholic parish ties. Funeral arrangements noted. Also includes obituaries for Mrs Joseph Beranek and Anna Knotek from Riverside area with service details and family histories.

Demons Defeat Kalona in Narrow Basketball Showdown

Washington junior college fell to Bloomfield as Demons edged past Kalona 13 points by Ware leading with 13. Freshwaters mixed lineups to test players Mangold McFadden Norton Cantoni Tucker Eicher Jungbluth Jarrard and Turner showed promise as Washington battles Morning Sun next Tuesday.

Mangold McFadden Norton Cantoni Tucker Eicher Morning Sun George Freshwaters Turner Jungbluth Jarrard Washington Bloomfield Ware PFT Leeper Kalona Niffenegger Grady T Jirsa E Moomey Rogers Taylor Whistler Jemsonal Rogsperge Anderson Shaffer ci Jones Lytle Wells Boice Fuhr Jackene A Eveeeren Glider Seeceve

Poplar Trees Noted for Height Beauty and Honey Yield

The article praises the Poplar tree for straight growth and light workable wood. It highlights its rapid growth and ornamental form. It notes honey production with a 20 year tree yielding nectar for four pounds of honey for bees.

Prehistoric Flood Covered Cincinnati Area Deep Waters

Brief note states water once covered the present Cincinnati site to a depth of about HO feet thousands of years ago. The claim summarizes ancient geography with a vivid, concise fact about historic flooding.

Cincinnati

Obituary notes large Beranek family ties with Riverside roots

Six sons survive including Mrs. Albie Horak of Washington and Alfred Edward James and Louie Beranek of Riverside, plus William Beranek of Cedar Rapids and Melo Beranek of Solon. She leaves four Knotek brothers and one sister Kate Chibak of Ainsworth with sixteen grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two sisters and a brother Frank Knotek died recently. Casket bearers were John and Edward Knotek, William Prebyl, Fred Chihak, J. M Soukup and Wayne Stonebarger. Burial at Riverside cemetery north of town.

Albie Horak Washington Alfred Edward James Louie Beranek Riverside William Beranek Cedar Rapids Melo Beranek Solon Thomas Knotek Lone Tree James Knotek Joseph Knotek Denver Colorado Kate Chibak Ainsworth Frank Knotek John and Edward Knotek William Prebyl Fred Chihak J. M Soukup Wayne Stonebarger

Christmas seals featured in Thanksgiving edition appeals

Mrs Winnie Palmer and daughter Miriam of Newton visited Wellman for Thanksgiving and promoted Christmas seals as a health message. The column notes relatives visiting from Burlington Sloan and Lincoln Nebraska, auctions by B F Macon, and local residents delivering holiday greetings.

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