Hidden Santa at the Mall Sparks Guessing Game
Children enjoyed a visit from Santa this morning while parents tried to identify the costumed helper. The playful scene featured disguises and a lighthearted mystery that amused all ages.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1937
Page
2
Haskins church supper and community notes
Local items report a Tuesday December 7 chicken supper at Haskins church starting 6 pm with a 30 cent price. Shoppers from Winfield and Crawfordsville frequent town, fresh eggs price 17 cents a dozen, and social news covers visits by Mrs. Hannah and son, Mr. Hannah’s Chicago trip for a Harvester sales convention, and Rev. C. H. Mitchell's death in Kansas City at ninety one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins Church
Winfield
Charles Reed
Edith Owens
Irvin Clark
Harry Jones
Will Twinam
Crawfordsville
R. L. Hannah
Tommy
Ottumwa
Ray C. Tracy
Hannah
Chicago
International Harvester Company
W. R. Brown
C. H.mitchell D
Kansas City
Mitchell
Keota
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions In Keota and Montezuma
Mrs. J. Everett Levien and her baby son John Douglas were discharged today to return home to Keota. J. F. Leavel from Montezuma was admitted this morning for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Everett Levien
John Douglas
Keota
J. FE. Leavel
Montezuma
Candle Light Service At Baptist Church Joyful Evening
A candle light service will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm at the Baptist church. Missionary guild young ladies present The Lord's Prayer with candles while youth members run the service. Mrs W E Bond sings Prayer. Paul Campbell trombone solo. Organist Mrs Chas McConnell plays. Miss Fern Reinier presides. Guild sponsor is Mrs Howard Messer with advisor Mrs Fredmund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Missionary Guild
W. E. Bond
Paul Campbell
Chas. McConnell
Fern Reinier
Howard Messer
Fredmund
Tibetans Lead Tea Drinkers in World Usage
Tibetans are the heaviest tea drinkers, with the average person consuming up to forty cups daily. They flavor the tea with salt, butter, and soda, a traditional preparation noted in regional customs.
Demons Edge Williams burg Raiders in Last Minute
Washington Demons overcome Williams burg Raiders 26 22 after a tight fourth quarter surge led by Don Custer and Bob Macon. Adrian starred in his first basketball season as Washington clinched the win and extended their late game resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demons
Washington Demons
Don Custer
Lytle
Raiders
Washington
Bob Macon
Kenneth Kimberlin
Carlton Lytle
Williamsburg Raiders
Stewart
Macon
Tremonas
O'Neill
Cook
McGrew
Sinn
Hinrichs
Adrian
Trotman
Lewis
Custer
Snyder
Watson
Ener Ee
Apenst
Williamsourg
Trannie
Dougherty
Baseball Magnates Comment On Swaps And Debut Of Prospects
The report notes praise for swaps and highlights first team debuts for Trotman and Macon. O’Neill and Hinrichs show well for Williamsburg as Washington reserves win 91 25 over Pleasanton, a rural Iowa squad lacking a gym and using outdoor or other teams’ courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheasanton
Washington Reserves
Pleasanton High School
Washington
Pleasanton
Iowa
Bokenkamp
Howard Little
Leslie McFadden
Red Maasdam
Lewis
Anderson
Carstensen
Finke
Wolfe
Morrison
Schoonover
Snyder
Palmer
Brown
McFadden
Mace
Jungbluth
Little
Mitchell
Reid
Edmondson
Demons Bowling Team Beats Cards in Close City League Match
The Demons defeated the Cards 2,203 to 2,199 in a tight city hall bowling league contest last night, continuing a series of narrow, competitive games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demons
City Hall
Mary Jane Gingery Seriously Ill in Crawfordsville
Relatives and friends in Crawfordsville express deep concern over Mary Jane Gingery’s serious illness. The frequent visitor to the area has appeared unusually unwell, prompting community prayers and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mary Jane Gingery
Mrs Williams Hosts Fairview Club Meeting in Williams Home
Nine members gathered at the home of Mrs John R Williams in Crawfordsville on December 2 with Mrs Howard Williams and Mrs Russell Williams and children as guests. Roll call featured a favorite Christmas song and a lighted tree held gifts for an exchange. The hostess served luncheon with Santa Claus favors by her daughters in law. The official board of the Methodist church held a potluck dinner at the parsonage with Rev Fr Voss. Dr Guy Fancher of Mt Pleasant attended and the district superintendent led a service in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrawfordsville
Wee
Fairview Club
John R. Williams
Howard Williams
Russel Williams
Santa Claus
The
Methodist Church
Fr. Voss
Guy Fancher
Mt. Pleasant
Fancher
Funeral services for Miss Anna Wallace held
Funeral services for Miss Anna Wallace were held at Sherman's funeral home and conducted by Rev William M. Nichol of the United Presbyterian church with Rev Hufstadter assisting. Pallbearers included Charles Guzean Fred Stewart Clandeueker Max Marble C. C. Wilson and R. L. Lytle. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wallace
Anna Wallace
Sherman
William M. Nichol
United Presbyterian Church
Hufstadter
Sigourney
Charles Guzean
Fred Stewart
Clande Ueker
Max Marble
C. C. Wilson
R. L. Lytle
Woodlawn Cemetery
Debt disclaimer signed by Dick Bidwell
A person named Dick Bidwell states a personal stance that they are not responsible for debts unless they personally contract them. The shard includes a name and an address fragment 24903, suggesting a location code or part of an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bidwell
Robertson and Bauer Nuptials Announced in West Chester
The secret marriage of Miss Mary Louise Robertson and Clifford Bauer was revealed at a bridal shower in West Chester. They wed December 28, 1936, at Kahoka Missouri Evangelical parsonage with Rev Martin officiating. The bride, a University of Iowa nursing graduate, and the groom, a Tipton junior college instructor, plan to reside there. Thirty-six guests attended the shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Robertson
John Robertson
West Chester
Clifford Bauer
Lou Bauer
Ralph Robertson
Kahoka
Martin
Washington High School
School of Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Bauer
West Chester High School
Watertown
D. D
Tipton
Mrs VanMeter Hosts Presbyterian Aid Meeting
Mrs. VanMeter hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathering Friday at her home with 27 members in attendance. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Harry Turner, Glenn Mace spoke on new school buildings, and a vocal trio performed with piano accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
B. H. VanMeter
Harry Turner
Glenn Mace
Harry Ramseyer
J. M. Lloyd
Lawrence Wilson
Glenn Wilson
Claude Reister
J. W. Bidwell
Elsie Bratten
Howard Miller
St. Clair Lewis
Ainsworth Lodge Elects Officers at Masonic Hall
In Ainsworth on December 4 the O. E. S. elected officers for the coming term. Major positions include Margar et Mahin as worthy matron and Or ville Thoma as worthy patron. Vera O'Connor and Latimer gravis named associate roles. Mary O'Connor conducts. Alta Davis associate conductress. Eila Marsh secretary. Jessie Moore treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeting Missionary Society
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mildred Stephens
Bellows
Raleigh’s World History Inked in White Tower Cell
Sir Walter Raleigh wrote History of the World during a 12 year imprisonment in the White Tower, London. The work reflects his scholarly effort while confined, shaping early modern historiography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Raleigh
White Tower
London
Pilotburg Aid Plans December 9 Officer Election
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at Mrs. Carl D. Anderson's home with Mrs. Mar¢ George Shalla as assistant hostess. Officers will be elected and there will be a Christmas gift exchange with a 25 cent limit. Mrs. Clara Fisher and Mrs. Jennie Chalupa lead the entertainment committee, and members are reminded of the date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Clara Fisher
Jennie Chalupa
Mrs Harold Gray Named New Noble Grand Of Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Harold Gray was elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge in the I C O F hall. Wayne Lambert named vice grand with Oral Mayo as recording secretary and M D Lee as financial secretary. Georgia Musil serves as treasurer and Hilma Larson as trustee and degree captain. Three new members were initiated and plans set for a Christmas entertainment with date to be announced. Lunch for about eighty five served by Wayne Lambert and committee. Out of town visitors included deputy grand master Gordon Dale Cox and Mr. and Mrs Glen Morris of Ottumwa plus Mrs Ada Lewis Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gray
Rebekah Lodge
I. C. O. F. Hall
Wayne Lambert
Oral Mayo
M. D. Lee
Georgia Musil
Hilma Larson
Gordon Dale Cox
Glen Morris
Ottumwa
Ada Lewis
Columbus Junction
Mission Guest Day Program Attracts Thirty
Mrs Emma C Anderson led a Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society guest day meeting at Mrs E E Stutsman's home. Dr Arthur Atack spoke on the Christmas spirit and carols were sung. A Christmas offering was taken. Tea and social hour followed with hosts and about thirty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
E. E. Stutsman
Arthur Atack
W.L. Alcorn
P. L. Etter
Glenn Barclay
C. W. Stewart
Interesting Study At Woman's Mission Meeting
The United Presbyterian Woman's missionary society met at Mrs. D. N. Anwyl's home for an afternoon study on "The Church in Rural America." Mrs. D H McLaughlin and Mrs. Nettie McLaughlin led topics on nurturing youth and the rural church, noting one in three children attend Sunday school and one in four unite with a church, with light refreshments served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
D. N. Anwyl
Church
America
D. H. McLaughlin
Nettie McLaughlin
United States
W. M. Nichol, Jr
Anwyt
Community announcements and group meetups schedule
There is a program at No 7 school Tuesday December 7 at 8 p.m. Hot lunch will be served. Doris Endicott and White Shrine women will travel to Wayland for a covered dish dinner at noon and sew for the charity project. The group departs Washington at 9 a.m. call Mrs Rose Reid for transport. Woman’s Relief Corps meets Sunday at 1 45 p.m. to attend Mrs R H McCarty funeral. Spread Eagle and Glendale Homemakers meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. with pot luck at noon. Bring loose leaf notebook and pencil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 7
Doris Endicott
Reacher
Ways
Wayland
Masonic Hall
Washington
Rose Reid
Woman's Relief Corps
R. H. McCarty
Spread Eagle and Glendale
Lloyd
Vigilant class meeting at Presbyterian church basement
The Vigilant class soc ial of the Presbyterian church will gather in the church basement Monday at 7 30 PM for their regular evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Social calendar listings for a busy week in Pilotburg
A dense notice outlines recurring club meetings and social events from Saturday through Thursday. It lists times, locations, and chairpersons for groups including Rural chorus, Junior Fortnightly, Music dept, D of V, White Shrine, Literature dept, Friendly Social club, Handcraft sections, Pythian Sisters, D A R, Harmony club, Pleasant Ldein Missionary ladies, Linger Longer club, Fleur-de-lis club, Pilotburg Ladies Aid society, and Christmas exchanges with gift limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Marjorie Strong
South
Iowa Avenue
J. M. Lloyd
Iowa City
D. of V
G. A. R. Hall
Masonic Temple
Harry Montgomery
West
Jefferson Street
Martha Shelangoski
South Marion Avenue
Rose E. Lewis
East Washington St
W. B. Dupuis
North Fourth Avenue
Pythian Sisters
Harmony Club
James Swift
Ldein Missionary Ladies
P. E. Babcock
E. Jefferon Street
Dale Atkinson
Ed Gallagher
Pilotburg
To Elect Officers in Linger Longer Club
Linger Longer club will hold an election of officers at a meeting next Wednesday after noon in the home of Mrs. Dale Atkinson. Mrs. Harry Campbell serves as assistant hostess. A Christmas exchange will be held and members unable to attend should send their gifts to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer Club
Dale Atkinson
Harry Campbell
Sixteen Initiated Into Riverside Legion Auxiliary
A special Riverside meeting led by Mrs. Kate Ingram initiated sixteen candidates into the American Legion Auxiliary this week. New members include Mrs. Freda Allen Elsie Fox Evelyn Birrer and others. The unit also scheduled a December 19 card party at the Legion hall and set December 15 for the next meeting with hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Kate Ingram
American Legion Auxiliary
Freda Allen
Elsie Fox
Evelyn Birrer
Mary Hartzler
Mollie Miller
Clara Rummelhart
Ruth Holt
Jane Worley
Leona Swift
Lena Novy
Libbie Mehaffey
Mary Kron
Elsie Soukup
Velma Whitlock
Rose Kloppfer
Cecile Doud
Legion Hall
William Kucera
Frank Lafourek
C. J. Karel
al Walton
Galloping Tea Hosted By Mrs Burham For Charity
Mrs Everet Burham hosted a galloping tea last evening to raise funds for the Wies. Pinochle was played at six tables with Mrs R P Page winning the high score and Mrs Harry Ramseyer taking low. Mrs Dale Atkinson assisted in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everet Burham
R. PD. Page
Harry Ramseyer
Dale Atkinson
Burham
Keota Guests Visit At Local Trio’s Home
Miss Alta Klett of Keota is a weeklong guest of Miss Dorothy Kamuel ler and Miss Lucille Reed, joining them for a period of hospitality and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Klett of
Keota
Dorothy Kamueller
Lucille Reed
Snowball Social Club Meeting Postponed to December 15
The Snowball Social Club meeting is postponed for one week and rescheduled for Wednesday December 15 2013. The change shifts the gathering to a midweek date with the same venue and agenda.
Krony Krew Club Dinner Party At McNeese Home
Members of the Krony Krew and their husbands attended a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McNeese. Gootie games with prizes awarded to TM Neva Campbell and Burton Omfin. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Alexander, with Mrs. Alexander a former member now living in Japan. Christ Ladies Aid tea was hosted by W. Ethel Hyde, and Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs W. Johnston's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Krony Krew
Lorne McNeese Tuestle
Gootie
Neva Campbell
Burton Omfin
R. P. Alexender
Alexande
Japan
Ladies Aid Societies
The
Christ Ladies Aid
W. Ethel Hyde
W. Johnston
Methodist Ladies Aid
Mrs. Coppock Hosts H B 7 Club Christmas Party
Mrs. Ben Coppock entertained thirteen members of the H. B. 7 club and one guest Mrs. Georg Genkinger at her home. An exchange of Christmas gifts was held during the noon hour and the remainder of the time was spent socially playing bingo. Mrs. Georg Genkinger assisted the hostess with refreshments. Mrs. Ed Miller is slated to host the next meeting on Thursday January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. PB
D. A. P. Club
Hazel Butterworth
Carrie Stewart
Gertrude Carper
Masons
Masonic Hall
Glad Hand Society
Glad Hand Vssionary Society
Mabel Kelner
Elizabethe Porter
Merle Whiteman
Emma Walker
Jessie Pressly
Marie Colthurst
Ethel Davis
Ben Coppock
H. B. 7 Club
Georg Genkinger
Gerkinger
Ed Miller
Mrs Victor Stacy Hosts Wayland Women
Mrs Victor Stacy entertained the Wayland Women Friday. Guests included Hazel Hom Stella Kaufman Lillian Wee Clara Wenger Sadie Henss Lem McClintic Emma Levert Nellie Wittmer Louis White Marge Roth Ethel Bergh Minnie Weery Rosina Richenberger and Mrs Fred Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Vetor Stacy
Gr Wayland
Hazel Hom
Stella Kaufman
Lillian Wee Clara Wenger
Sadie Henss
Lem McClintic
Emma Levert
Nellie Wittmer
Louis White
Marge Roth
Ethel Bergh
Minnie Wee Ery
Rosina Richenberger
Fred Nichols
Miss Elizabeth Welch Visits With Sister in Pex est
Miss Elizabeth Welch of Pex est Illinois arrived yesterday for a visit with her sister Miss Mary Wetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Welch
Pexest, IL
Mary Wetter
Local Birthday Anniversaries Highlight Community Celebration
Readers note dozens of local birthdays and a wedding anniversary across Wellston and nearby communities. Names include Barbara Musil, Fores Brinning, Carol, Betty Jean Martin, Edsall Brows, Ada Hollingsworth, Frank Baul, Eugene Waggoner, Julia Ziegiee sky, and Clem Chalupa with events planned at homes and community venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Musil
Fores Brinning
Wellston
Edsall Brows
Ada Hollingsworth
Frank Baul
Sunset Community
Rooter Eugene Waggoner
Julia Ziegieesky
Clem Chalupa
Pilothar
LeRoy Jugenheimer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf Floral CO
W. S. Reister and Sons
Ed Hanson
H. H. Bissell
D. F. Macon
Memn
D. R. Stentger
Wellman
Charles Faris
H. F. Stewart
Williamsburg
Williamabure
Williamshare
Doteherty
Himridhs
Neill
Stewart Mekes
Charlie Grimm
John Seys
Milwaukee
Chicago Cub
Red Corriden
Demons DeWitt
Ahrens Sorrell
Taylor
Fenn
Walker
Sitler Vies
McKeone
John Williams
Alabama
Jim Ryba
Lewis Bostick
Carey Cox
Leroy Monsky
Walter Merrill
Erwin Warren
George Zivich
Charley Holm
Joe Kilgrow
Victor Bradford
Frank Thomas
Robertson
Ainsworth Lodge
Pilotburg Aid
Mrs
Harold Gray New
Foreign Mission
Woman’s Mission
Legion Auxiliary
Krony Krew Club
McNeese Home
H. E. QO. Club
Victor Stacy
Jesse Harvey Wer
Frankie Miller
Gue
Frank Miller
Hubert Walker
Carol
Betty Jean Martin
Keowee
Tate
Mrs.Ignate Bain
Jennie Rath
Bete Kucera
Rivers
Mre Bie
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.