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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
5
The Hearthside club met Friday with Nettie Walter and Leslie Miller as guests. A surprise party honors Arthur Conrad and Paul Ross at his parents home on December 15. Queen Esther circle gathered December 7 and shared Christmas readings and gifts. Dorcas society planned a quilt for Horleton orphanage. Pythians Sisters elected officers and planned a Christmas party and carol sing. A Methodist Ladies Aid bazaar drew crowds and funded projects.
About 250 people attended a community Christmas dinner hosted by unit 16 with Mrs. A. C. Durst leading unit 10’s food effort. The event featured Santa decorations, a broadcasting system, and multiple booths showcasing unit work. Donations and booths aimed to maximize proceeds, including a doll booth and floral booth aided by local merchants.
Centennial PTA members attended a bazaar with booths from candy, pawn, novelties, fancywork, boudoir gifts, aprons, and children’s clothes while food stalls opened at 10 A M and others at 1 P M. A Mothers Program with third grade students followed, featuring Snow White and Rose Red, doll furniture making, money teaching article review, and a candy sale planned. Milk fund involvement and dental campaign were announced. Twenty three attended.
Dee Stuart of Colo Iowa died when his truck rolled down a 26 foot embankment pinning him inside as the machine was consumed by flames authorities said the weekend accident details.
Iowa City officials announce University of Iowa students will begin a sixteen day Christmas vacation on the evening of December 18 with classes resuming the morning of Tuesday January.
Washington residents answer today’s question about corn husking with brief remarks. Respondents include Merle Eckels and John Wagner from Washington and Riverside area.
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