Training schools close as pastors list study groups
A lengthy roster from Washington and Crawfordsville churches details Bible study, teaching principles, and young people methods led by ministers and lay teachers. Conference president Clyde Brown announced the annual older boys and girls conference will be held at West Chester this winter with dates pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Willhoft
Henry Zieglowsky
Washington Baptists
Lucille Forgey
C. V. Brown
Edna Moriarty
Alice Bratten
Clyde V. Brown
A. A. Vinz
Lester Thompson
Woodrow Crone
Alice White
Ernestine Murdock
Lester J. Thompson
Washington Presbyterian
L. S Patterson
H. J. Montgomery
C. S. Lemmon
Ella B. Gordon
H. W. Ramseyer
KF. W. Eastwood
Elsie Bratten
Vernon Witting
A. F. Pearson
F. W. Eastwood
Tita Shields
Crawfordsville M. FE
Joe W. Rich
Doris Cherryholmes
M. Strain
E. S. Hehner
Alice Williams
Harley Waters
S. Hehner
John McNiel
Crawfordsville
A. N. Porter
Beulah Rich
Margaret Mahin
Mary O'Conner
Lyle Robertson
Myrtle Thoma
Ona O'Conner
United Presbyterian Church
Wellman M. E
Shirley Bidwell
Betty Gardner
Mildred Foster
Wilma Stricker
Clyde Brown
County Sunday School Organization
West Chester
Brown
Poinsetta Club Members Exchange Christmas Gifts
Members of the Poinsetta club gathered Thursday afternoon around Mrs. George Teas home fireplace for a Christmas gift exchange. The setting featured candles, ivy, a center Christmas tree, red tapers, and a two course luncheon with festive foods and colors. All members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poinsetta Club
George Teas
Havre Social Club elects officers at Thursday meeting
Mrs James Thompson was elected president of the Havre social club with Mrs Fred Bleese as vice president Mrs Will Miller secretary treasurer and Mrs Glen Pratt reporter. Twelve members attended as plans for New Year dinner and January meeting were set plus a Christmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson
Havre
Fred Bleese
Will Miller
Ian Baker
Glen Pratt
Four sophomores named to Iowa hoops lineup
Iowa City Dec 6 Coach Williams drills University of Iowa players before a season opener against St Louis University. The roster features four sophomores in the starting five with one senior, led by Al Rogers and Jack Kotlow in the backcourt, center John Barger, guard Dutch Reinhardt, with Marstall Riegert at the other guard.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Williams
University For Iowa
St. Louis University
al Rogers
Mississippi
Jack Kotlow
Dutch Reinhartde
Marstall Riegert
John Barger
Sidetracking Hard Luck
A concise reflection on misfortune as self made, urging preparation and grit to face rainy days and avoid sidetracks. The piece emphasizes resilience and readiness as the best defense against bad luck.
St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid Sews Quilt Blocks
St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid members and guests sewed quilt blocks on Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Iner. They enjoyed visiting music and a short devotional after dues. The hostess and daughter Tillie served refreshments during the social hour. The W F M S of the Methodist church met Friday December 5 at Miss Maud Hott's home despite bad weather. Mrs J H Peer led devotionals and Mrs Leo Hoover spoke on Stewardship highlighting possessive stewardship. Mrs C A Speer led a review of The Cloud of Witnesses while Mrs Jessie Brindley led the mystery box activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
John Iner
Tillie
Methodist Church
Maud Hott
J.H. Peer
Leo Hoover
C. A. Speer
Jessie Brindley
Braden Club Adds Two Members in December Meeting
Mrs Carry Long and Mrs W l Trant joined Braden club on December 3 as twelve members met at Mrs Frank Sick les home. Election of officers and the Christmas exchange highlighted the afternoon. Following the business session, members visited and sewed. Luncheon was served. Next gathering planned with Mrs Boyd Twinam on January 7, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry Long
W .l. Trant
Braden Club
Frank Sickles
Boyd Twinam
H W O A Club Draws Names for Exchange
Names were drawn for the Christmas exchange and plans made for a Christmas party at the Byron Coakley home. The H O A club met with Mrs John Little Thursday afternoon. The party is set for Tuesday December 23. Attendance was good despite bad weather. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Clayre Burham and Mrs Everette Burham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Coakley
H. O. A. Club
John Little
Clayre Burham
Everette Burham
Presbyterian Choir Hosts Oyster Dinner at Church
An oyster dinner was served to members of the Presbyterian choir at the church last evening. Choir practice followed.
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Presbyterian
H J Club Meets at Mrs Joe Kern
Twelve members of the H J club met with Mrs Joe Kern Wednesday afternoon. The lesson on Home Ground Improvement was given by the leader, Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst, after which names were drawn for the Christmas exchange. The guests of the afternoon were Mrs Joe Kos, Mrs Paul Kern, Mrs Harry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Joe Kern
Joe ‘Te Bockhorst
Joe Kos
Paul Kern
Harry
Local Announcements Highlight Bazaar and Community Events
Local groups in Ainsworth share announcements for a bazaar on Wednesday December 10 with doors opening at 10 30 am and meals available from 11 am to 6 30 pm. The OEF S benefit quilt display at Scott Furniture Co and a Masonic temple benefit party are also noted with invited families and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Ladies and Society of
Ainsworth
Masonic Temple
Scott Furniture Co
Masons
Eastern Star and White Shriners
Relativity Demonstration Mentioned at London Meeting
An ivory ten foot long and 250 pound demonstration was landed in London. The remark about pain from a dentist is quoted. The meeting closed with a two course luncheon by Mrs Kern. The next gathering is set for December 11 at Mrs Joe Knotek’s home.
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London
Seventeen Declammers Named for Final Washington High Debates
Seventeen students were selected from Washington High School declamatory contests held December 4 and 5 to advance to the final home contest in early February. Nine winners emerged from the speech class division and eight from special declamatory classes, with selections by judges Miss Harriett Jarrett Miss Boneta Larby and J. A. Taylor.
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Washington High School
Grant McKune
Charles Fuhr
Helen Alcorn
Doris Zeck
Claire Keating
Robert McFarlane
Angelina
Helen Jungbluth
William Sartor
Eugene Thomas
William Masson
Helen Schoonover
Raymond Wittrig
Mary Pauls
Ole Mistus
Ruth Foster
Marjorie Smith
Clara Wittrig
Matilda
Vera Stutsman
Jane
Harriett Jarrett
Boneta Larby
J. A. Taylor
Odd Fellows elect Columbus Junction officers
Columbus Junction officers of the local Odd Fellows lodge were elected Tuesday evening led by Ellard Maxwell as noble grand and William Cunningham as vice grand. Other officers include W. G. Roberts recording secretary F. C. Johnston financial secretary J E. Henson treasurer and J L. Shelabarger trustee for three years. Installations set for January.
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Columbus Junction
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ellard Maxwell
Noble
William Cunningham
W. G. Roberts
F. C. Johnston
J E. Henson
J. L. Shelabarger
Gratitude Fades in Modern Family Etiquette
A quotation notes that old fashioned gratitude is waning as parents expect nothing in return for raising children yet delight when offspring show appreciation. The piece reflects shifting values in parental reciprocity and youth manners.
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American Magazine
Moon's orbit causes alternating north and south motion
The moon moves in a cycle where its path shifts north for two weeks and south for two weeks because its orbit is inclined to Earth's equator. This keeps the satellite alternating its apparent direction relative to Earth during monthly phases.
Lemmings swarm across Scandinavia causing crop damage
Damage by lemmings, short tailed rodents, overruns in Scandinavian countries. swarms wreck fields and crops in regional outbreak.
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Scandinavian Countries
Two things cannot be forgiven says Hi Ho sage
In a Chinatown sage named Hi Ho laments two unforgivable acts. A dog that loves and a friend who betrays are cited as unpardonable. The Washington Star notes the moral warning within Hi Ho's observations.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Walker Re elected by Farm Bureau as 1931 President
The Farm Bureau re elected Walker as president for 1931. The event featured Brown and Mrs. Lloyd Walker and Mrs. Walter Smith in charge of decorations, an after dinner program with Everett L. Stewart as toast master, a mayoral talk by John Applegate, music by William and Robert Day, a Clay township playlet led by Mrs. Max Waterhouse and Mrs. Ira Shafer, and addresses by H. A. Wallace of Wallace's Partner of Des Moines.
Charges Dropped Against Aviator Charles Levine
Vienna reports charges against American aviation enthusiast Charles A. Levine, arrested after attempting to buy what police said were counterfeit dies for French coins, were dropped today.
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Levine
Vienna
Charles A. Levine
Legion Auxiliary Honors Local Member as Iowa State Chairman
Mrs. Charles Brown of 609 North Iowa avenue is named state chairman of national defense for Iowa by the state Legion Auxiliary president Mrs. Bernard Duthbert. The telegram came as a surprise to Mrs. Brown who has served the local unit since its formation and cannot accept due to home and community duties. the Washington auxiliary is also recognized for her work.
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Charles Brown
North
Iowa Avenue
The
Legion Auxiliary
Bernard Duthbert
National Defense For
Iowa
Mrs. Brown
Brown
Washington
Like to Spend There Are People Who Delay Purchases
A light editorial note from the Star-Gazette observes that many individuals resist buying until prices rise, citing a mindset that delays spending on stocks and other goods.
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Emira Star-Gazette
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Cristmas
Firepda
Harold Bishop
David Powers
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T. R. Gillespie
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Public Library
American Home Department
FP. L. Wilson
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Christus
J. J. Mathews
Sunshine Community Club
South Pena
Peter Skochler
Frank Moore
Chas. Wolfe
Val Puhr
Rebekah Club
ST. Paul
He & Methodist W. FF. M. S
HW. OO. A
Presbyterian Choir
ATPH
Prairie Flower
Cleone Caldwell
J.E. Coffey
Fred Bauer
A. T. Augustine
George Statler
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist
J. M. Kelley
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Harley Meyers
Amil Chabal
Eever Smith
Roy Fink
John Winga
Albert M. Huff
Department of Agriculture
Martha Butler
Charles Jennings
Warren Letts
Ralph Overholser
Red Oak
W. C. Hall
William Blender
Peoria
Meda Klotz
St. Francis Hospital
Clyde Wolford
Conesville
Alice Orris
Chicago
R. R. Davis
H. L. Solberg
Lafayette
Ind
Solberg
Gertrude Owen
Coder
Fredonia
Clyde Teel
B. H. van Meter
Teel
Mires Beatrice Kindig
Red Cross
H. M. Patton
Thomas
J. K. Reaney
Chester Lavery
Dorothy Brook
Harold Schabilion
Columbus City
Snyder
Cotter
Moon
Migte
Nigh Lotte
Parone
Genkine
Wewcoms
Carlton
the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Atring Winery
Evi
Minnesota & Ontario Paper Company
Herman’ Funeral Home
West Main Street
Court House
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