Local News Briefs Include Injured George Clapper and Legion Meeting
George Clapper suffers a severe head injury from a morning fall and remains in bed under doctor supervision. Lee McAvoy returns from Southern Pines with his ill son Warren improving. A Legionnaires combined county and pass meeting is set for tonight at 7 PM.
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Lee McAvoy
Southern Pines
Warren McAvoy
North Carolina
Meade
Legioniares
A. F. Kosnar
Clu
Mary V. Sojka
Dougherty Bros
Harold Sojka
Ed Kno
Chicago
W. S. Reister
Carl J. Jungth
Peter
Roter
Minn
la Crosse
Wis
George Clapper
Whittaker
Man Survives 44 Hours In Illinois Coal Mines
Lawrence Lee a 28 year old bookkeeper from Pickneyville Illinois emerged safe today after spending about 44 hours trapped underground in two coal mines. He described a nightmare experience but found a way out and reached the surface this morning in Dee. 7 reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickneyville
Dee
Lawrence Lee
Hospital Updates From Keota Area
Johnny Whittaker had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs. Roy Gordon of Washington underwent a major operation. Mrs. Henry Graf of Keota was dismissed this morning. Frank Knight of Keota was admitted last evening.
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Johnny Whittaker
Roy Gordon
Washington
Henry Graf
Keota
Frank Knight
Lincoln Street Club Hosts Cooperative Turkey Dinner
Mrs. Carrie Rabenold hosted a Lincoln Street Club cooperative turkey dinner attended by Mrs. Helen Marston and Ruth Rabenold. After the meal, members enjoyed social time and held their annual Christmas exchange.
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Lincoln Street Club
Ainsworth
Carrie Rabenold
Helen Marston
Ruth Rabenold
Christmas card orders and gifts offered by local businesses
Quantities of 12 Christmas cards printed engraved or processed available with samples at the Journal office. Oshkosh Overalls from Dougherty Bros are printed or engraved stationery as practical gifts with prompt delivery. Washington YWCA cookbook offered for 75 cents at Phillips Hebner stores.
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Journal
Dougherty Bros
Washington Y. W. C. A
Phillips & Hebner'’s
Mrs Darwin Hicks Is Bridge Hostess in Wellman
Dealt-Um bridge club met Friday afternoon with eleven members and a guest Mrs Clifford Yoder present. Mrs Glen Moothart and Mrs Earl Whetstine received prizes. Rebecca Lodge held a card party last Wednesday evening following a potluck supper with Double-euchre. Mrs Merle Banfield high score prize and Bud Nickel low score prize.
Vigilant Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Church
The Vigilant class of the Presbyterian church met in the church basement Monday evening for their monthly social. Mrs. Rennie Dawson led devotionals and Mrs. Thomas Gerdes presided over a brief business session. Committees were appointed for the New Year's dinner and plans set to study the Book of Mark for six months. Eighteen members attended and enjoyed popcorn balls and apples during the social hour.
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Presbyterian Church
Rennie Dawson
Thomas Gerdes
Dinner Hosts Mr and Mrs Shalla Entertained Relatives
Mr and Mrs John Shalla sr entertained fifteen relatives at their home 1134 South Iowa Avenue. Roast goose was the main course with other good items. Relatives came from Richmond Kalona and Washington for an afternoon social.
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John Shalla, Sr
South
Iowa Avenue
Richmond
Kalona
Washington
Mrs. Soukup Honored at Mrs Murphy Shower
A shower at the home of Mrs. Sam Murphy honored Mrs. Melvin Soukup with 38 guests. Hosts were Mrs. Murphy and Miss Helen Soukup. Guests wrote recipes for the bride and she guessed the contents of gift packages as they were opened. Refreshments were served.
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Sam Murphy
Melvin Soukup
Reynolds Band to Return Here
Brad Reynolds and the Whispering Rhythms return for a Thursday night dance at the Rendezvous under De Molays. The band, featuring members from Rudy Vallee and Paul Whiteman groups, drew strong praise after a Washington appearance three weeks ago.
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Brad Reynolds
Washington
de- Molays
Rudy Vallee
Art Castle
Paul Whiteman
Roy Means
de- Molay
Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes From A Local Journal
A collection of traditional Christmas cookie formulas including T butter eggs flour and spices. Recipes cover Chocolate Cookies Brownies Applesauce Cookies Brown Sugar Cookies and date walnut varieties with instructions for mixing baking and cooling.
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Claude Tucker
Glenn Holden
Fred Burger
Nels B. Westermark
Literature and Music Fortnightly Meetings Reported
Afternoon sessions covered Settlement of the West in the Literature department with reviews by Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Irwin. Junior Fortnightly met at Marjorie Strong’s home with thirteen members and one guest. Kathryn Logan elected secretary treasurer and gifts delivered to a YW Christmas tree. Music department program featured soloists, instrumental numbers, and group carols.
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West
Harry Montgomery
R. FE. Shannon
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
Ertz
Shannon
Robert Noonan
C. O. Davis
Marjorie Strong
Helen Carr
Iowa
Kathryn Logan
Verna Bickel
Iowa Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Eleanor Augustine
Helen Smylie
Mary
Naomi Wilson
Wilma Palmer
Mabel Burger
Henry C. Hull
Officers Elected by Daughters of Union Veterans
The Daughters of Union Veterans met in the G. A. R. Mall where Mrs. Hugh Dougall was elected president and other officers chosen including Mrs. Vernon Crull as senior vice president and Mrs. L. J. Lemley as junior vice president The group will install officers at a January 3 meeting A birthday dinner for comrades and wives is planned for next Tuesday at 6 30 in the G A R hall Social hour and Christmas exchange followed with refreshments by a committee led by Mrs Lloyd Foster.
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Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Mall
Hugh Dougall
Vernon Crull
L. J. Lemley
W. B. Dupuis
Eva Blake
Della Miller
Lillian Hayes
Allie V. Wells
Silas Ross
H. H. Club Roll Call On Christmas Program
Members of the H. H. club announce roll call for Thursday afternoon. The meeting will be at Mrs. Helen Andersons home. Members should bring a gift for their club friend and for the white elephant exchange. Bohm will be the accompanist.
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H. H. Club
Helen Anderson
Two Prizes Awarded at White Shrine Board Party
Mrs. Rose Reid and Mrs. N. M. Dodder hosted the White Shrine Board party at the Masonic Temple. Bridge games provided a pleasant afternoon with refreshments served after play. Score honors went to Mrs. T. A. F Plenner and the door prize went to Mrs. S. B. Watson.
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Rose Reid
N. M. Dodder
White Shrine Board
Masonic Temple
T. A. F Plenner
S. B. Watson
Methodist home prayer meeting announced for Wednesday
A prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Bickel 433 Van Buren Street will be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the morning The Berean Bible class will meet at Washington Library this evening at 7 30 with members invited.
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Methodist Home
W. F. Bickel
van Buren Street
Washington Library
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Camay Soap
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Come Unto
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Freshwaters
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John Yousling
Neidlinger
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Helen Harvey
Lorenz
Bernice Nash
Woods
George Masson
Fourdrain
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Ross Motor Service
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Prestone
Lincoln
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MaceTutor Co
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