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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1931

Page

3

Campfire Girls Hear Plans At YMCA Meeting

Wahwahtau se girls held a business meeting at the YMCA with nineteen present. Two new members were presented and accepted, a Christmas party plan was formed, and calls were made on a hospitalized girl to learn how Campfire girls can help. A council fire is set for Dec 18 at Rev. F C Witzigman’s home. A kettle lunch was served by guardians and others. games followed.

Ames Washington County F.C. Witzigman The Guardian George Dowell J. R. Kruser Bertha Philips

Community organization notices in December schedule

Local groups announce meetings and social events for December including officer elections and potluck luncheons. Includes dates for the Astern Star Mis ami gathering, Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society at Edna Mercer, Putman Steters at Chester Temple, Pythian Sisters with Mrs C W Stewart, American Home Section No 2 at J E Wright, Dorcas Society at St Paul Evangelical, and Fortnightly American Home Dept with Lydia Juzeler.

West Chester M E Church Ladies Aid December meetings

Community women attend monthly socials and club gatherings in West Chester area. Planned events include Ladies Aid at church parlors on December 4, Wellston Social Club on December 10, H J Club with Mrs Ed Shalla also on December 10, Linger Longer with Mrs Lester Macon December 10, W C T U with Mrs T J McElhinney December 10 2 30 p m and Walnut Women’s Club with Mrs Ed Miller December 10. Farm bureau lessons and Christmas exchanges noted for several groups.

H. J. Club Lester Macon Offic Walnut Women’s Clubs Ed Miller

Doctored Examinations Show Codino Siamese Twins

Doctors at Anderson's Office examine Codino Simplicio Godino and twin brother as they tour the State Theater. The Philippine natives, joined bodies, display coordinated movements and joked about daily life while guardian officials detail their education and family. The visit drew laughs and cautious interest from medical staff.

Simplicio Godino Godino Anderson J. F Masson Sexton Lucio Simplicio Phillipine Islands

Olds Ledger Items from Dec 5 Funeral, Licenses, and Local Events

Olds notes report the funeral of Maud Klugh in Washington at Sherman funeral home attended by several locals. Other items mention Basil Huston visiting Chicago for the stock show, Ted Pape aiding in locating a shipment, a Christmas cantata by the church choir, local business calls, license plate numbers awarded to JA Anderson and another resident, high school absentees, and a temperance talk by Rev Charles S Medbur. A Dec 7 river search near Olds notes a lamb body fragment and possible human blood, with Sheriff Knee concluding the inquiry after sheep entrails were found.

George Lar Mt Pleasant J. F Brown Court House JA. Anderson Roth Dee Coon Bert Bailey Leon Bailey University of Iowa W. J Testers College of Pharmacy William Danforth Elmer Snively Sheriff Knee

The Gay Bandit of the Border opens in The Journal

The Journal announces a serial romance titled The Gay Bandit of the Border by Tom Gills. Set in the Southwest it follows a figure who is half rogue and half Robin Hood as he vies for love and gold. Reading begins Wednesday December 9.

Tom Gills Robi Hood The Journal

Fort nightly club meets with Hymns talk and potluck

The Music Dept of the Fort nightly club meets Monday evening with Mrs. Fred Neis wanger. Topic Some Great Hymns and Why They Were Written by Mrs. Ream. The Daughters of Veterans hold a potluck supper at the GA. R. ball at 6 15. Members bring their own dishes silver and sandwiches for the dish to pass. Inspection night follows. Mrs. Car ole Baker of Fairfield will inspect the tent. The Young People Bible class at the Presbyterian church led by FP. W Eastwood hosts the monthly social at the home of Mr and Mrs. Ro HL. Van 220 West Third street Monday evening. Pot luck supper. Bring dishes and silverware. Good attendance desired. The Willi sawtordsville

The Fort Fred Neiswanger Ream Daughters of Veterans GA. R Carole Baker Fairfield Presbyterian Church W Eastwood Mro and Mes West Third Street

Iowa Briefs Warmer Des Moines and Cloudy Skies

Weather forecast from Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed notes warmer conditions for central Iowa with snow predicted in the northwest. Des Moines and Keokuk reported 48 degrees as the week's high. Charles City logged 10 degrees last night with no precipitation. Me Bacon of Aurora Illinois urged modern fairs to emphasize education and youth involvement, while a Des Moines church minister attacked the state Prohibition organization.

Des Moines Dee Charles D. Reed Reed Deg Moses Keokuk Charles City

Local social notes and upcoming events in Concord township

Mrs W B Edwards and daughter Gladys Glenn Robert son and Mrs Lloyd Ferns visited Mrs Edwards on Ralph Edwards who is taking a medical course in the university. Mrs D J Patterson leaves Wednesday for Miami Florida to spend the winter. Mrs Wi McClean will accompany Patterson to Jacksonville and then Tampa Florida for the season. Mrs James Chalupa Winnie and Glenn of Kalowa return home after a Chicago Kenosha visit. Mrs John Schneider Lucille Mae Velva Carter visit. Velva Carter en route to Chicago after business college in Chicago. Watkins' mother visiting the Watkins home for weeks. Mr and Mrs Irvin Keenie of Ri side visited W home Saturday. The boys will play at Ainsworth Tuesday. Mt Union boys and girls at Olds Friday Dec 11. Mt Union boys undefeated. Olds hoping for win. Mrs J T Garrett and Mrs Harold Cormac presented third year sewing lesson on patterns for children’s clothing. Rev C0 Winters of Columbus City to conduct evangelistic meetings next week. Mr and Mrs Marion Feldman and children Frederick Wallace Gayle return from Peoria Illinois after visiting Mrs Feldman’s parents. C F circle of Cairo bake sale at J C Richie store Dec 12. Mrs G W Brock treated at University hospital Town City. Mrs Frank Karr and son Frank Jr return from Cedar Rapids after visiting William Verbick. Mrs Cora Verbick of St Joe visited daughter Mrs Frank Karr. Mrs A W McBlain of Wilton former resident to give bank offering address for Women’s Home Missionary society at Methodist church. Ladies Aid of Cotter Presbyterian Church bazaar and chicken supper Thursday evening Dec 10.

W. B. Edwards Gladys Glenn Robertson Lloyd Ferns Town City Edwardson Ralph Edwards D. J. Patterson Miami Pla Wi McClean Patterson Jacksonville Tampa Fla James Chalupa Winnie Glenn Kalowa Chicago Kenosha Wis John Schneider Lucille Mae Velva Carter Schneider Glenn Chalupa Watkins Willbere Irvin Keenie Riside Ainsworth Mt. Union Olds Olds Boys Roy Hilde Brand J.T Garrett Harold Cormac C0. Winters United Brethren Church Columbus City Marion Feldman Frederick, Wallac and Gayle Peoria Til GW. Brock University Hospital Frank Karr Frank, Jr Tom Cedar Rapids William Verbick Cora Verbick St. Joe A.W. McBlain Wilton Women's Home Missionary Society Ladies Aidty of Cotter Presbyterian”ebuteh

Dayton Grove Community Notes in Ashington Visit Highlights

Dayton Grove residents and relatives are listed visiting in Ashington and surrounding towns. Families including the Wagners Embrees Shaffers Sheets and Leets are mentioned with Thanksgiving and hospital trips. Social visits by Mrs Wymore and friends mark a busy period, with a So and Son club surprise party reported.

Louisa County Farm Bureau meets at Columbus City

The Louisa county farm bureau annual meeting is set for December 21 in Columbus City. Officers and county club leaders will be elected. committees include Program chaired by W T Duncan, Frank Prior, and others from Columbus Junction and Letts. A Christmas party hosted by The Whatsoever society is planned, with potluck supper and gift exchange. The Legion auxiliary meets December 11 with Mrs Milo Arthur.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Farm Bureau Columbus City W. T Duncan Frank Prior Harold McCormac J.B. Garrett J. Scott Lieberts Nomanting Scott Lieverknecht Letts Hee Dotson Guy Wylie Wapello Ernest Lieber Knecht Roy Hildebrand Scott Lieberknecht Whatsoever Society Jessie Wykert Myrtle Jennings Lena Owen Hilda Sinclair Mabel Story Legion Auxiliary Milo Arthur Lucile Toms Davenport W. E. Toms Harley Hunt Iowa City Farm Bureau Women Concord

Damascus Shrine Lodge and Washington Lodge Meeting Notes

Regular meetings listed for Damascus Shrine No 10 Wes of Jo and Washington Lodge No 28 with officers named. Includes schedules for local passenger and freight trains, noting daily or Sunday exceptions and listed times.

Washington W. M Ernestine Mary Damascus Shrine Wes Masonie Temple Grace E. Twinam Hazel Haven W. Scribe Washington Lodge No A. F& Alm Harry C. Ward W. M. A. W. Yard RL & P Easthound Golden State Limited Yfey Suna Westhound Apache California Engers Goodlander Agent Bayarge

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