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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

6

Wellman News Briefs Include New Registrar and Boosters Meeting

Cordelle Braden appointed local registrar succeeding the late Nora G Bell of Wellman. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Erlis Brennemen on Sunday, November 30. Dr A L Braden and family visited Washington for a county medical meeting. Officers elected: President Dr Stutsman, vice president Dr A J Braden, secretary treasurer Dr W S Kyle. A group of Wellman and surrounding towns business men met at Lewis Brothers cafe for a booster and good roads conference. They discussed an ex press line from Des Moines to Muscatine with representation to Burlington December 15. J G Wehrle named chairman. Planning for the annual football banquet followed.

Wellman Erlis Brennemen Cordelle H. Braden Nora G Bell A. L. Braden Cordelice Washington Stutsman A. J. Braden W. S. Kyle Dr. Alcorn Lewis Brothers Good Roads Des Moines Muscatine Montezuma Burlington Highway Commission J. G. Wehrle

December football boys to be honored with turkey dinner

A. C. Gingerich and brother George Gingerich plan a Thanksgiving weekend trip to deliver a turkey dinner for December football players following their victory. They will travel to Los Angeles and other western points returning via Texas, aiming to be home in a couple of weeks.

A. C. Gingerich Maplecrest Farm Hatchery George Gingerich Joe Town Los Angeles Calif Texas Miss Evelyn Ott Schauf Id Schauf Ed Schauf Gerald Dean Ray Kempf Frank Jones Town City Bernard Redlinger Ivan DeVar

Lamp to speak at Brotherhood meeting in Columbus Junction

The Rev. W. A. Lamp, pastor of Methodist churches in Columbus Junction and City, will address the Brotherhood of the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening. The event accompanies a week of community notices including visits, home repairs, and an upcoming operetta led by Mrs. Genevieve Fedderson with 75 pupils performing December 18.

Columbus Junction W. A. Lamp Columbus City Brotherhood of the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church Lewis Hanft Thomas Margaret Catherine Corfu N. Y Portia Karr John H. Rees Tennessee Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church FE. H. Weigner Reuben Oats St. Louis Ira Oats Burton Kauffman Joy Ill A. H. Parsons Thelma Quigley Cotter Muscatine Jean Ingraham West Liberty W. S. Tannery Genevieve Fedderson Columbus

Thanksgiving observances and social news in Ainsworth

Thanksgiving day passed quietly in Ainsworth with a union service at the M E church led by Rev. F McAlister and choral music from the M B E church choir. Local families, visitors from Clinton Keota and Des Moines gathered, while Rev J H Krenmyre toured New York on business and others planned winter travels to Florida.

Wylie Anderson W. T. Trotter S. B. Sands Washington Nay Hulse Keota J. H. Krenmyre New York City T. J. Easter Florida Easter White Frank Chihak EB. R. Rhodes Moline Mary Chambers Laura Chambers Grover Neiswanger Columbus Junction Claude Carson Frank Carson Martha Sands Grand View Wanda Spessard Batavia School Martha House Town Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant

Maryland 1842 law targets drunkenness with tobacco fine

A Maryland colonial act of 1842 imposed a fine of 100 pounds of tobacco for drunkenness. The measure reflects colonial reform efforts and the use of tobacco as a monetary penalty in legal punishment.

Colony Maryland

Local Masonic Lodges Schedule Monthly Meetings

Lodges Washington Chapter No 08 regular meetings held second Thursday monthly. Damascus Shrine No 10 WoS of dy meets third Tuesday at Masonic Temple rooms. Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM meets first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No 13 RAM meets second Friday. Secretaries and wardens listed for each group. Visiting members welcome.

Washington O Kk. S Rose M. Reid W. M Della McBride Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Edith Pulver W H. P Hazel Haven Worth Washington Lodge No E. E Stutsman A. W. Yard Cyrus R. Alm J. W. Enslin H P

Railway Timetable Reminders for Western Lines

Trains listed include RK EL P routes with Golden State Limited departures at 3:86 am and 6:30 pm, plus No 12 Express 1:10 am and No 60 Local 6:30 am. Westbound and eastbound arrivals/departures show multiple local passes and mixed trains from Knoxville and Chicago lines with several freight services.

Golden State Limited

Kas Visit Reports Heavy Snow in Sterling Colorado

Mr and Mrs Joe Kas returned from a trip to Sterling Colorado with relatives reporting heavy snow and cold weather conditions during their stay. Local observers noted winter weather as a notable feature of the visit.

Richmond Joe Kas Sterling Colo

Local notes cherish county daily and social pages

Miss Virginia McCombs returns with relatives. Journal building opening praised. Dorothy Prebyl visits from Washington during Thanksgiving. Charles Schnoebelen buys a new Chevrolet. Hasty’s Civil War sketch praised. request for more similar pieces. Jake Sexton to move to Hills area next spring. Birth announced for John F. Patterson’s brother’s son in Longmont. Old time dance at Z. C. RB J. hall crowds despite cold. Fisher’s Melody Boys entertain. Chittum family from North Liberty visit for Thanksgiving. A W Dann purchases Chris TeBockhorst estate farm at 125 per acre.

West Virginia McCombs Kos Journal Dorothy Prebyl Washington Archie Saforek Charles Schnoebelen Longmont Cole Z. C Richmond North Liberty Iowa A. W. Dann Chris TeBockhorst Fred TeBock

Troy Trinity Bazaar Dances, Donations Mark Thanksgiving

The Horst family reports a very successful Troy Trinity bazaar with Mary dining, supper eaten, and donated articles selling well. Adolph Shalla and his band performed modern dance music at the Casino hall. Mr and Mrs M J Keifer and family visited from Washington, and Lloyd Sharp visited Archie Saforek's home on Sunday.

Susan Coffey Auxiliary Meeting At West Chester M E Church

The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the West Chester M E church group meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. at the church. The event is announced by the W F F M S unit.

Susan Coffey West Chester M. E. Church

West Chester Women Request Clothing Donations

The West Chester W R C asks for usable or restyleable clothing for distribution to those in need. Donations may be left with Miss Van Sickle and the Relief committee. The Eureka Ladies Aid society plans a bake sale on Saturday December 6 at the Washington Cleaners and a candy and boy social is set for Friday night December 5 at Albaugh schoolhouse offering sandwiches pie and coffee.

West Chester W. R. C West Chester Miss van Sickle Relief Committee Eureka Ladies Aid Society Washington Cleaners Albaugh School Frances Olinger

Insurance Agency Fire and Storm Coverage Overview

Insurance agency coverage includes fire lightning mail and tornado perils with automotive public liability property damage collision theft and related protections. Policy details summarize risks and available protections for vehicles premises and public events.

Tneurance Agency W. Jefferson

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