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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1935

Page

8

Grandview District Local News Update

Grandview reports in brief with Delbert Maxwell as the local writer. Henery and Elmer Raines hustle corn for Delbert Maxwell this week while John and Mrs Reber welcome a seven pound daughter Mable Louise born on Thanksgiving. Mrs Blake of Washington visits Delbert Maxwell, and the Green Gren Maxwell group shopped in Washington. Grandview School notes show perfect attendance for six weeks.

Delbert Maxwell Grandview Dee Henery Elmer Raines John Reber Katie Brenneman M. Maxwell O. L., Blake Washbington Chas. Green

Spelling A Grades Highlight Book Week Activities

In school news Maxine Reber Betty Veinon Ethyl Mae Sprague Lois Griffith Duane Longwell Milan Ar len Cray are praised for A in spelling. Activities included character impersonations book plates and library exchanges with Des Moines traveling library. Betty Sprague celebrates birthday with candy for the school.

Maxin Reber Betty Veinon Ethyl Mae Sprague Lois Griffith Duane Longwell Milan Arlen Cray Des Moines Betty Sprague Thomas Jefferson S and Maxine Reber Doane Longwell Calen Bull Levsons Neitle

Busy Bee Club Hostess Delivers Quiet Friday Session

Mrs. Maud Harken of Vee entertained the Busy Bee club Friday afternoon with fifteen members present. Ros’ call inquired about Thanksgiving plans and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Zeraf Fereon for a Christmas exchange. Mrs. Hildred Harken was dinner guest Sunday with twin sister Mrs. Mildred and their parents.

C. A. Bray VFO. Dee Maud Harken Busy Bee Club Ros Zeraf Hildred Harken Mildred Acervon Roy Nordyke Just U Club C. Dana Luther Fimore Fred Simmons Fay Richard Stanley

Thanksgiving Dinner Gatherings Among Local Families

Families shared a cooperative dinner at several homes in the area during Thanksgiving. Claud Watson and relatives hosted multiple guests while others visited or hosted gatherings at the homes of the Hoskins Parsons Harkens and Feston families.

Claud Watson Thaanke Olney Hoskins William Hoskins James Fr. Wheeler Violet Russell Parsons Mildred Henderson T. L Karl Harkens Jere E More M. S. Groves Brighton Alda Watson Carlos Watson Walter Bray Ottumwa Albia Suyiman Heaton Rucell Kivron Minnie Tailey) Heston Waha Calf Sarah Bailey Rich Weldon Feston Morev George and Galen

Etta Buxbaum Piano Students Recital in Crawfordsville

Mrs. Etta Buxbaum presents her piano class in a recital at two thirty Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville. All interested readers are invited to attend. Clarence Davis and David White traveled to Chicago Tuesday night to attend the National.

Presbyterian Church Clarence Davis David White Chicago

Adgar Family Welcomes Eight Pound Son

Mr and Mrs William H Adgar announce the birth of an eight pound son on Monday December 2. Mrs T H Riley tends to the mother and baby. BE L Clark bought the forty acre Sol White farm southeast of town and Albert English and family now reside there.

J E Deals Express Thanks to Friends in Valley District

J E Deals thanks friends in the Valley district for help after their home fire. Fire was extinguished with little damage. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Zeno Times for an all day session ahead of Thanksgiving. nine members three guests and two children present. Quilts blocks cut and sewing done. Next meeting set for December 11 with Mrs Andy Brinning. Thanksgiving visitors listed at several local homes.

Chas. Churchill Valley, Dee, Fir J. BE. Deal Lades Aid Ladies Aid@ society Zeno Orphans Home Andy Brinning

Rubio Bank Declares 3 Percent Dividend on Stock

Rubio Savings Bank board announces a three percent dividend on capital stock payable December 31, 1935, and a ten percent dividend on trust certificates payable January 1, 1936.

L. B. Hanan RUBIO Rubio Savings Bank

Electric lights illuminate Rome catacombs burial ground

Six million early Christians allegedly interred in the Catacombs of Rome are highlighted by electric lighting. Keota residents visited the Warren Davis home for Sunday dinner then drove to Town City for supper. Various local social and school events are noted including amateur contests and a new school newspaper.

Rome Keota Warren Davin Town City Pete Hobbs Chicago Oren Bowine Warren Day Kedta Harold Fishers Will Martin Washington Bernard Lewis

Local News Update From South Seventy Six

South Seventy Six reports local news today with Mrs Warren Davis presenting. Mies Marie West and Kermit Jones are mentioned in the brief item as part of the community notes.

South Seventy Six Warren Davis Mies Marie West Kermit Jones

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Autry Ann Rutherford Smiley Burnette Carl Brisson Arline Phillips & Helene West Side Oriez & Speer John Shields & Sons Mrs. Maud Harken of Vee John Lemmon Parsons College XMAS George L. McDaniel Star of Buffalo Bill Wild West Ance LIDO Popeye Soarbana Stanwyck Annie Preston Foster Melvyn Douglas Andy Clyde Stella Parrish Paul Luka Ree Meeker Westp Hal Etta Buxbaum Nellie Manners Crawfordsville J. E Valley District A. Beiter Woarren Carris John Carris Francis Weltz W.W. J. Pfeifer Charlie Churchill H. V. Frank Rubio Bank Board OF Directors Stee Ketan Ligasrr & Myaas Tosacco Co Washington Cleaners Paris Iowa Southern Utilities Co Maryl Washington Lumber and Fuel Co Jim W Pioneer Yard
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