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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1928

Page

6

Community Socials and Weddings Highlight Local News

The Friendly Threshers met at Ralph and (Mrs.) Leffler’s home east of Haskins for a Thanksgiving supper then played progressive rock. Crawford Township FB held a radio program at Clyde Maxwell’s with 4H Jacksonites meeting led by George Zeck. The Ledon/ Crafordeville area hosted Thanksgiving events and a Christmas exchange was planned for Vida Casper’s home. Marriages included Mable Frances Waittaker to Joseph T. Barnes of Los Angeles and Pearl Derby with Wight Moody of Keota, plus Addie L. Deeds and Mae Friteh hees in Washington. Mary Juliet Lemmon’s thirteenth birthday party followed.

Threshers Club Ralph Leffler Haskins Crawford Township Harry Waittaker Mable Frances Joseph T. Barnes Los Angel Los Angeles Grand View Pearl Derby Wight Moody Keota Methodist Church Washington Howard Snyder Pansy Derby W. W. Bowers

Luncheon Hosted After Theatre Visit At South Town Home

Mrs J E Lemmon hosted a two course luncheon at her home 2001 2 South Town Avenue after a Pox theatre outing. Guests included Henrietta Mull Helen Jungbluth Helen Alcorn Janet Jennings Martha Reister Margaret Griffith Helen Jones Betty Cunningham Helen Masson Virginia Sara Marie Davis Willam Briley and Max Willits with rose tinted tapers and a bucket of pink daisies on the table.

Pox J. E Lemmon South Town Avenue Henrietta Mull Helen Jungbluth Helen Alcorn Janet Jennings Martha Reister Margaret ‘Griffith Helen Jones Betty Cunningham Helen Masson Virginia Sara Marie Davis Willam Briley Max Willits Cever

Church and club notices fill December calendar

The December schedule lists church meetings social events and club gatherings including the W FM of the M E church Friday at 2 30 pm with Mrs E Stutsman program led by Mrs Charles Pauls. Baptist ladies sale Saturday at the W Teaners to clear leftovers plus bake sale items and toy exhibit at the Fortnightly Club toy display. Several society meetings note Christmas boxes exchanges officer elections and guest solicitations with dates December 6 7 and 12 in various church homes and community rooms.

W. FM M. E. Charch E. £. Stutsman S Charles Pauls

Rural Women and Club Meetings Announced

A series of meetings is planned this week at the Rural W organization and local clubs. Mrs. Ora Rhodebe and Mrs. Cloyee Dougherty will host gatherings at Palestine school and the Presbyterian church respectively. A charity program and free will offerings are noted, with a social to follow and a box for contributions.

Kings Heralds Cnnd Jessie Lee Atanasty Ora Rhodebe Palestine School Richmond Ella Sojka Cloyee Dougherty

Pratt joins Corbin Shoe Store in Atlantic Iowa

Arthur E. Pratt formerly of Atlantic Iowa began work this morning for the W. Corbin shoe store. Pratt replaces Lynd Shepherd who recently died after an operation at Des Moines Hospital. Pratt has broad experience in the shoe trade and is welcomed to the firm.

Arthur E. Pratt Atantic Iowa Estelty

Ezra Meeker Dies at 97, Last of Pioneer West

Ezra Meeker long famed as the last of the west's great pioneers died at 4:05 a.m. at Seatte after a long illness. The 97-year-old, famed for braving the Oregon Trail, remained cheerful in his final days and spoke with loved ones as he faded peacefully.

Ezra Meeker The Pioneers Seatte Wash Uri— Ra Meeker West Oregon Trail Meeker Ezra Thous

Reports home is robbed of $100,000 in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn home was robbed of $100,000 in jewelry and valuables early today. Police reported no arrests yet as investigators search for suspects and review neighborhood security footage.

Brooklyn

Opening Ocean Highway Through Miraflores Locks

An August 3 event blew up the aft barrier of the Panawa canal and admitted vast portions of the Pacific to the Miraflores locks, creating a new Atlantic Pacific highway.

Panawa Canal Pacific Ocean Miraflores Atlantic Pacific Oceans

Washington Youth Conference Elects Officers

James Davidson of the local Hi e club and star high school football player was elected vice president of the state elder workers conference. John Fridges of Cedar Rapids was named president and a boy from Canton was chosen secretary. Washington pr J Washington f north side Tloyd has m. Williamsbui in, his offic ene.

James Davidson Vic Havenport John Fridges Cedar Rapids Canton Mreeniytiveo Weit Pechtal Washington Washington F North Side Williamsbui Square

Osteopathic Clinics Planned for Washington Visits

Dr Clow arranges a series of osteopathic clinics to be held in Washington over the coming months with noted diagnosticians F A Turfler and J L Schwartz among those slated for future appearances. Local chair Dr Groof heads the Foot Orthopedics unit of the National Osteopathic Association planning a one day event in Des Moines and Washington hosts await further details. Miss Winifred Kelley and Miss Messer of Iowa City visited Washington yesterday.

A. W. Clow Washington F. A. Turfler Indiana Clow Turfler Des Moines Osteopathic College Gratt Foot Orthopedics Groof Foot National Ostepathi Association Des Mones Br. Root Crow J. L. Schwartz Elini Br. Schwartz Europe Clay Schwarty Winifred Kelley Messer Iowa City

Briga hogia adapts stage hit for Fox Theatre

Critics hail the adaptation of a stage success titled The Butter and Egg Man with Jack Mulhall in the lead and Greta Nissen opposite him. Gertrude Astor plays the producer wife of Tallian as the cast recreates the play’s roles on screen at the Fox Theatre.

Brigahogia Chard Wallace Suotldn Wallace National Fox Theatre Jane Jack Mulhall Greta Nisen Gertrude "Astor Talltan Din “Hirdy Wiliain Dewateatara Prisasleer Tor Fail

Prome Bonaparte Romance The Glorious Betsy at Graham Theatre

A historical themed production at the Graham Theatre promises romance with colorful costumes and wartime era settings. The show markets its period drama appeal to fans of the Napoleonic era and lavish stage design.

Graham Theatre

Costume Pictures Cement Her Greatest Successes

Since that time her costume pictures have been her greatest successes and now we have another entry in her filmography.

Big Ben Clock in England Reaches Three Hundred Years

Famous English clock Big Ben marks a milestone as travelers and historians note its 300th year. The tower remains an iconic symbol of London and timekeeping.

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