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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1932
Page
6
Wellman today as the Ladies Aid met in the church parlors to work on the basket quilt and other quilting tasks. The group decided to push ahead with the large workload, noting many pieces yet to be completed.
January 1988 all day meeting scheduled with a noon covered dish lunch. Ladies of the church urged to attend these monthly gatherings noted for enjoyment and productive work. After the business portion, attendees enjoyed a ten cent luncheon in the basement with Christmas decor and about thirty members present.
Priscilla Harradine sails from the West Indies to England aboard the Centaur accompanied by Major Sands. Former pirate hunter Henry Morgan seeks to rid the seas of buccaneers while De Bernis and Leach plot for a share of a Spanish plate fleet’s treasure. Priscilla becomes entangled in a web of alliances as bids for fortune and marriage swirl amid deadly danger.
After disarming pistol and rapier, Monsieur de Bernis orders captives to the cabin and asserts control aboard the wounded Centaur. He faces Captain Leach's distrust but pledges to return Miss Priscilla to England, then assumes command of the prize vessel with Halliwell as sailing master.
Miss Esther Stump daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Stump Wellman wed Marshall Crosset son of Mr and Mrs Joe Crossett Wellman on Tuesday November 22 The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage in West Chester conducted by Rev Allison Attending were Mr and Mrs Jay Miller Wellman and Mrs Miller sister of the groom Both families reside in the community for most of their lives and many friends offered congratulations Mrs Crossett is a Wellman High School graduate from the class of 1930
Martha Butler reports cordial visits as J S Forgraves and William Schott stayed at the T N O Neill home. Ottumwa’s Mrs Paul Bere visited her parents the Deans, and W A Knott returned from Council Bluffs with son Donald ill. Various meetings and visits occur around Davenport and Conesville, with clubs hosting Christmas programs and gift exchanges.
Fragments show multiple professionals with addresses on West Main and West Washington streets. Chiropractor neurocarometer services, osteopathic physicians, and medical office details include office and residence phone numbers and nearby landmarks such as Penney store and Commercial Bank.
Catine visits sister Mrs Harry Johnston and family while Miss Emma Beckey visits her sister Miss Frieda Beckey in Davenport. Mrs Kenneth Van Sickle and daughter Marlene of Rock Island visit the home of Mrs Ora Simons.
Mrs Para Wittmer hosts guests including Mr and Mrs A S Masderrau and several doctors at a Friday dinner. A church group meeting is planned at the M B church tonight. Residents travel for farm bureau lessons and visits to relatives in Swedesburg Clay and Lockridge. Ed Richard recovering after barn fire incident. Weekend guests at C K Schantz home and A B Macderran dinner.
A family celebration occurred at the Sam Conrad home honoring Mrs. Martha Conrad Roth. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goldsmith and Mrs. Jacob Goldsmith of Waylord, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leighty and their children, Mr. and Mrs. William Conrad and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Poth and their son, Miss Anna Conrad, Isaac Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Conrad and Rachel.
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