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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1931

Page

6

Rebekah Officers Elected At Frid Regular Meeting

Officers elected at the regular Rebekah meeting include Noble Grand Mrs Ralph Zeck Vice Grand Mrs Floyd Murdock Secretary Treasurer Mrs Pred Diller and others About fifty members attended The Rebekahs invited the Odd Fellows to joint install in January when officers will be installed.

Rerekam Rebekah Frid Stening Noble Ralph Zeck Floyd 'Murdock Tree Pred ‘Diller Oscar Jugenheimer Rebekahs Odd Fellows Lective

Fortnightly and Daughters of Veterans Club Notices

The Music Department of the Fortnightly Club meets Monday evening with Mrs. Fred Neis wanger to discuss Some Great Hymns and Why They Were Written by Mrs. Ream. Daughters of Veterans host a pot luck supper at the G A R hall Monday at 6 15 pm, then a regular meeting and inspection night with Mrs. Carle Baker of Fairfield inspecting the tent. Mile Department meets Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs. F Le Wilson. The Presbyterian Young People hold a monthly social at the home of Mr and Mrs B H Van Meter on West Third Street Monday evening with pot luck dinner.

Eof Aarty Catholic Daughters of America K. 4. Hall Fred Neiswanger Ream Daughters of Veterans G. A. R. Hall Carle Baker Fairfield F. le Wilson Young People’s Bible The Presbyterian Church FW Eastwood B. H. van Meter Third Street

Regular meetings and holiday notices from local clubs

The Pythian Sisters of West Chester Temple No 122 hold a regular meeting Tuesday with officer elections and a note urging all members to attend. The group will also meet December 10 with Mrs CW Stewart. American Home Section No 2 meets December 5 at Mrs J E Wright’s, asking members to bring Christmas ideas. The Dorcas society of Paul’s Evangelical church plans December 5 at the church to pack a Christmas box for Hayleton Orphans. The American Home Diment of Fortnightly Section 1 meets with Miss Lydia Juze ler and asks for Christmas gifts. The Eastern Star hosts a 10 cent social at Mrs JE Ream’s on East Main Street Tuesday afternoon, asking attendees to bring a needle and thimble. Mrs Ben Holt hosts Wellston Social Club on Thursday afternoon December 10 with hoops and thimbles and Christmas package exchanges. The Wt club meets December 10 with Mrs Ed Bhalla for an afternoon of activities and Christmas packages. The Linger Longer Club meets December 10 with Mrs Lester Mac for a farm lesson and election of officers.

the Pythian Sisters of West Chester Temple M Cs CW. Stewart J. E Wright Doreas Society of the Paul's Lydia Juzeler Dee JE. Ream East Main St Ben Holt Wellston Ed Bhalla Lester Mac

Notices From Kate Duncan Smith School Helpers

Community announcements invite gifts for Kate Duncan Smith girls school. Contact Eva Smeltzer this week. A social program features a flower offering and hot lunch on Monday December 7 at 2 PM. Ladies asked to bring boxes. Cleone Caldwell teacher. Members with M E items should leave at Mrs Frank Kurtz’s home by 2 PM Tuesday. John Winga noted.

D. AL R Kate Duncan Smith Girls School Eva Smeltzer Cleone Caldwell

Pleasant Hill Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Elections

Pleasant Hill reports Sunday visits from Mr. and Mrs. Howard Caldwell and children at Frank Scranton’s, and Mrs. Glenn Pratt at Will Caldwell’s. Howard Wittings plan to move to Fairfield soon. Ladies Aid met with ten members and one guest, electing officers for next year: president Mrs. Roy Kephart, president Mrs. Glenn Pratt, secretary Mrs. Howard Well, treasurer Mrs. Will Miller. Several from here attended the event at Lee Hesse.

Pleasant Hill Howard Caldwell Frank Scrantons Glenn Pratt Will Caldwell Howard Wittings Fairfield Witting Dale Darbyshire Chileren Carl Schneider Himer Masons Etta Reeves Ladies Aid Walter Gardner Roy Kephart Howard Well Will Miller Whi Stafford Howard Sigafoose Earl Kephart Bertha Beatrice Sam Sigafoose Doty Lee Hesse

Miss Williams to Buffalo for Student Volunteer Convention

Margarita Williams of Washington is one of four SU students attending the eleventh quadrennial convention of the Student Volunteer Movement in Buffalo New York from December 30 1931 to January 3 1932. The Iowa delegation plans a pre trip drive from Iowa City December 28 with Grinnell and other state colleges joining. Over 4000 professors and students are expected to attend to study world forces shaping human life with speakers including John R Mott Kirby Page Dr Paul W Harrison and T Z Koo.

Margarita Williams Washington Y. W University of Iown United States Canada Buffalo N. Y James C. Manry Towa City Lowa City Grinnell Iowa John R. Mott International Missionary Council Kirby Page Paul W. Harrison Ara- Ma T.Z. Koo World Student Christian Federation

Odd Fellows Husk Corn for Thompson

Local Odd Fellows and three Rebekahs husked corn at J. H. Thompson’s farm to aid the ailing member. Noon dinner surprised workers as Thompson’s family and visitors shared a meal. Attending members included Jarrard, R R Nor Ralph Zeck, J W Davison, F Murdock, Walter Gardner, Ro Turnipseed, Oscar Jugenheimer, M D Lee, E A Kephart, OA Roc sam, Browning of Des Moines. Rebekahs Mrs C A Roebsam, Mrs Ralph Zeck, Mrs W F Mur. Also noted funeral of Mr. Tom Thompson Friday at the Methodist Church in Washington with guests Mrs Rud Chalupa and Evelyn Caldwell.

Odd Fellows J. H. Thompson Order J. W. Davison F. Murdock Walter Gardner Turnipseed Oscar Jugenheimer M.D. Lee E. A. Kephart OA Rocsam Mr. Browning Des Moines Rebekahs C. A. Roebsam Ralph Zeck W. F. Mur. Rock Tom Thvompa Methoist Church Washington Irs Rud. Chalupa Evelyn Helen Caldwell Ralph Hesceltine Fart Kephare Louis’ Baker

Crawfordsville social notes from December gatherings

Crawfordsville correspondent reports Mrs John Lease and Mrs Buxraum visiting Davenport as guests of Bruce Lease. Rev and Mrs F Wenger and Rev and Mrs W H Porter with Miss Mary Cotter dined with the Williamses of Washington, then attended a training school. Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church plan their regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the church.

Crawfordsville John Lease Buxraum Davenport Bruce Lease F. Wenger W H. Porter Mise Mary Cotter Williams Washington The Presbyterian Church

Local Noble News Notes from J A Frey Household

Mrs J A Frey and family hosted Sunday dinner with visitors including Swartzendruber and wife returning from Wincis. Otto Frey and family and Miss Selina Wittmer spent time at MU Pleasant with Noah Wittner and kin. Me Yoder funeral attended at Ralona. Mennonite Helping Hand class met at Josephine Mast's home.

NOBLE_E. J. Frey J A. Frey Mennonite Sunday School Weir Josephine Mast Bidith Wenger Otto Frey Willis Troyler Mt. Pleasant Leterity A. St. Miller Wit Amaca Miller Pekin

Weather and crime notes from Iowa reports in Des Moines

A chilly Iowa week ahead with rain or snow expected, then warmer tomorrow, as federal meteorologists track western flurries moving east. Kidnaping arrests in Des Moines include Allie Kiddie and James Sheridan tied to the cigar store case, plus gambling raid arrests. local officials monitor unemployment relief and school tax issues in council Bluffs and counties.

Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed der Ur Allie Kiddie James Sheridan Hictims de Moines Kid Apers Sheridan Kiddie Po!ice Robert Wilson

Auction of Cattle and Horse Exhibit Closes Stock Show

CHICAGO December 5. Auction of a few more cattle carats and a final horse show tonight will close the international livestock exhibit Directors with more than 5 million dollars of the nation's fine animals anticipated a large attendance to bring record totals. Prices averaged about seven cents a pound under last year but posts down 25 to 50 percent still yielded profit. Six champion classes for prizes are planned at the horse show tonight. A matinee was also set. Breeding cattle sales encouraged stockmen with purebred Shorthorn cattle averaging near 250 dollars per animal and 1440 dollars paid for the two year old grand champion bull. Di Vide Sensation sold. und Farms Sharpsburg Ml show at which

Chicago International Livestock Oith B Und Farms Sharpsburg

Week of Dec 1 News Review Highlights Local Losses And Dashes

Veterans death and diabetes claim elderly residents. two robberies reported at Johnson Cafe and Fred Stewart warehouse. Tax cut talk, budget drive, transit changes, and Chautauqua Park bequest feature in a busy community week. Local notices cover births and illnesses, real estate moves, and civic group activities.

Johnson Cafe North Fourth Ave Fred Stewart Warehouse

Baptist Church schedules devotions and services

The church announces morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 7:20 led by minister Arthur A. Ving. A series of meetings for all who are young in spirit includes 2:30 and 8:15 sessions with C. V. Brown as superintendent, aiming to provide friendly spiritual support.

Arch of Friendry Folks C. V. Brown Universal Bible Sun Telly Arthur A. Ving

Weather Guess From Pauls Lumber Courier

The note predicts weather changes with rain or snow possible by night, mentioning Pauls Lumber and a mail carrier. The writer cites three possibilities and favors clearing up, though specifics are unclear.

Hartio Ragan

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