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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
5
Local groups from New Haven to West Chester announce Christmas bazaars socials meetings and elections. Ladies and church groups plan oyster suppers dinners and exchanges with dates December 9 11 12 13 16 and 106. officers to be elected and programs prepared amid storm delays and festive planning.
The Women’s Literary Club announces its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. John Bergquist on Thursday at 2 30 PM. The subject will be Luke 21 34 and related reflections for the afternoon session.
Members and their families and those holding invitations are welcome to attend the Moose Lodge social on Thursday evening.
The Fleur de Lis club and Ladies and Society of the Methodist church announce meetings this week with tea towel shower and Christmas exchange ideas. Mrs George Foster and Mrs Monard Benn chair. gatherings set at 2 30 Friday at church and Friday night December 15 at Red Trick School. bow supper program to follow. Marie Wenger teacher supervising at Red Trick.
The Iowa Executive Council issued the first permit under a new law to Iowa Electric and Power for rehabilitation of the Oakland Mills dam on the Skunk River four miles south of Mount Pleasant. The project will build a new dam 250 feet downstream and three feet higher, flood the property, retain the old power house for tools, and add three times the current power capacity serving Fairfield and nearby towns.
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association promotes the Christmas Seal drive in Washington County with American Legion Auxiliary leadership. Funds fund local health efforts including school health programs, clinics, nurses, milk lunches, dental and medical inspection, health education, and hospital support through urban and rural campaigns and state legislation.
Mr and Mrs John Tucker plan to relocate to their farm near Fredonia this week. Ralph Marshall will start work Wednesday as a helper on the railway project.
The marriage of Miss Edythe Ingram, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Ingram, to Mr John W Price of Ranger Texas occurred Sunday November 23 at St John s M E church in Cedar Rapids Rev Jayne officiated The couple were attended by Miss Melva Walter and Mr F C Dayton both from the local area.
Various local residents engage in travel work and study connections. Wilfred Bouquot returns to Tesla for schooling after visiting family. Ray Kelly relocates to Iowa City area and joins John Soukup’s rendering works. Carrie Iden travels to Cedar Rapids for winter with sister. A baby girl is born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Musil.
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