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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1922

Page

5

Birthday surprise for Wilderfell a joyous village event

Wilderfell known as Dad to De Molay boys celebrated a birthday with a home arrival surprise from the youths who presented a token of esteem. The evening featured Pythian Sisters officers installed and a lively county fair fundraiser at Methodist church run by the Standard Legress Girls led by Mildred Bow era. Proceeds from the fair reached about 85 dollars with various attractions and a dog show drawing crowds. D.A.R. luncheon at Mrs Edgington's home noted for friendly hospitality and banner distribution to local schools and library as part of patriotic efforts.

Wilderfell de Molay Dad Methodist Charch Mildred Bowera Edna Mercer Ie Gebhart IBAR Nise Clara Wallace Db. A. R C. J. Wilson Washington Washington City Lloyd Latta Jackson, Michigan

Local clubs schedule December events and meetings

Announcement list shows multiple group gatherings including the Baptist bazaar on December 16, Y W girls carnival December 15 and 16, Center Ladies Aid bazaar and supper December 8, and various meetings with hosts such as Mrs. Chas Smith Mrs Op Range Mrs W M Reeley Mrs John Goodman plus invitations for the Afternoon Bridge club and Rural women's club with roll call prompts and festive themes.

Rural Women's Club Donald Mclaughlin

Community organizations schedule December events

The Improvement League lecture series continues at the Opera House on Thursday evening. Various groups including the Womens Missionary Society of Second United Presbyterian, the IL O O M lodge, and church missions plan meetings, socials, and a toy drive. Regular WLW AG meeting and other church activities are listed with dates and hosts.

Improvement League Opera House Womens Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church R. S. Cook IL. O. O. M. Lodge WLW J. G. Moriarty Fannie Cooper Mite Missionary Society of Shorter A. M. F Eliza Redd

Cookies for Ida and a town’s charitable scheme

Mrs Calum and Mrs Mather discuss aiding Ida, a disabled young woman making carrot cookies to fund an independent shop. Glory Vane, a new arrival, visits and becomes a frequent customer, later offering a partnership to bake cookies for Ida with help from her housekeeper. A minister named Robert Mather and Ida’s wheel chair life frame the tale.

Ida Wheateer Robert Mather Secon Glory

Fragmented Parable of Secret Affection and Intrigue

Fragmented lines describe a tense scene where a woman contemplates money and affection, mentioning a son and a friend. The dialogue hints at a hidden romance and competing loyalties as characters navigate trust and desire amid uncertain motives. The text reads like a desultory domestic vignette.

First Army With Iron Weapons

The Aserrians were the first to equip an orth tron weapons.

Taker of First Whale Red

Among the Bakimo communities a reward is paid to the crew that catches the first whale of the season.

Time Not a Thief Time is cried out upon as a great thief

A terse reflection on time as a resource not to be squandered. It argues time belongs to the people and should be used wisely to yield more than it costs, framing time as a mutual debt and reward.

Might Be Either Outdoor Man or Married Pipe Smoker

The statement playfully notes uncertainty about a man’s marital status or pipe use. It toys with whether he is an outdoor man who smokes a pipe or a married individual, highlighting ambiguity in casual observation.

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Pythian Sisters Ralph Minick N. KB. C Myrtle Poole George Limerman Maude Appegate Manveer Ed Wells Me. D. BP Aewmerman Emma Jones Roy Mallory Roy Means Daughters of the American Revolution Ach J. EK. Edgington Iowa Avenue Edgington F. L.roadgate B.D. Morrison Mra. Dix U. S Chas. Smith BAS Op‘al Range Buz Ladies of the Baptist Church W. M. Reeley 19Th Ccentury Club Rebekah Club John Goodman Center Ladies Aid Society Y. W. Girls Chas. A. Dewey Priddy Ralph Livingston the Kooking Kliub Netce Alp Washington Lodge No. 26 Walnut Women's Club Oral Guy Arthur Walwyn Evans Will Ips Dr.kings Bitovene Blue Ribbon Gas Blue Ribbon ZLICK Washington Oil Co Graham Theater Rooster Club Chas. Kerr Interchurch Committee Missionary Society of the Christian Church Hampton Frank Gobble Hoyay Mies Irene Delong M. E. Church West Chester Ent J. A. P. Jones Dones Mildred White Weetern Newspaper Union Ofice Iowa Gas & Electric Company White Yard Iten Karel Patte Thamy Metier Lemmons Jewelry Store
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