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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1931

Page

6

Eastern Star elects Mrs Meek worthy matron at Masonic Temple

Mrs Harvey Meek was elected worthy matron of the Eastern Star at a Thursday night meeting in the Masonic temple. Leigh Soule was named Worthy patron and officers include Mrs Bella Rice and Mrs Edna Flynn as secretaries, plus other posts. Installation is planned for January. The session began with a pot luck supper and concluded with doughnuts and coffee.

Harvey Meek Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Leigh Soule Howard McBride Bella Rice Edna Flynn Glenn Mace Milo Weaver George McDaniel Mrs. Harvey Floyd Harvey Vivian Caldwell Wanda Bowen Guts V. DeHerman Harvey Miss Caldwell I. W. Shenefelt

Community club and church notices assign December meetings

Various society gatherings are planned for December with dates including December 14 and 15. The Fortnightly club Literature Department. Past Noble Grand circle. Wesleyan Home Missionary Society. West Chester PTA. booster club. Methodist Ladies Aid and Unit 5 announce meetings and social hours with guest speakers, exchanges, potluck suppers, and reminders to notify for excusal or guest invites.

Ber Mary Briley

Damascus Shrine Banquet and Christmas Ceremony Invite

Members of the Damascus Shrine have invitations to a banquet and Christmas ceremonial in Iowa City Friday night. Those planning to attend should call Mrs. Herman Twinam by Wednesday.

Damascus Shrine Iowa City Herman Twinam

Christmas Party by Daughters of Veterans Saturday

The Daughters of Veterans host a Christmas party for Civil War veterans their wives and widows at noon Saturday at the Presbyterian Church.

Daughters of Veterans Presbyterian Church

Snowball Social and Club Meetings Notice

The Snowball Social club meets Wednesday afternoon December 16 with Mrs D Griges for a Christmas Exchange with a twenty five cent price limit. Farm bureau lesson and come early. The Business and Professional Women's club holds a meeting and dinner Wednesday evening December.

D. (. Griges

K of C District Meeting Announces Pot Luck

The K of C district announces a Monday December 14 meeting for the boys with a pot luck dinner. Attendees should bring enough food for themselves and two additional guests. Signed by J. M. Kelley and G. K. 26713.

Cos

Columbus Junction News Skims Auctions and Society Events

A busy Columbus Junction segment reports a large closing out sale on the Mrs. Claud M. McCoy farm drawing 200-plus buyers. livestock prices include steers at 40 dollars each and a tractor at 419. Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge installs officers. a Dec 2 Rock Island wedding unites Miss Iane Richter and Delbert Black. Home Missionary society shares play and gifts. regional speakers and officers for farm bureaus and local groups are listed.

Columbus Junction Claud M. McCoy Paul Klotz People’s Savings Bank of Crawfordsville Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Ruby Wagner Conesville Noble Grand Neva Maxwell Conesville Merle Schabilion Columbus City Ethel Gabriel Ora Simons Iane Richter J. A. Richter Delbert Black S. E. Richardson Boston the Baptist Church Rock Island John H. Carstens Marion Keckler George Keckler Davenport Black Columbus High School Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church E. H. Weigner J. M. Norris M. R. Edmondson A. W. McBlain Danville Standard Bearer Society Ruth Dorothy Weber Earl Elijah Cedar County Farm Bureau Louisa County Farm Bureau United Presbyterian Church Genevieve Fedderson Columbus James Helmick Henry Kemp H. M. Patton Charles Jennings Ora Simong D. A. Marker Spirit Lake

Local Notes on Weddings Visits and Meetings

Post nuptial party honors Mr and Mrs Wesley Shipman who returned from Chicago trip. Mrs Doris Mohlie is former Mrs Shipman. Mrs Etta Burnett of Aurora Illinois visiting daughter Mrs BE Arington. Mr and Mrs J C back from Cedar Rapids. E T Weigner attends state fair secretaries meeting in Des Moines. Cairo C E Circle to hold food sale at Richie store Saturday. Lions club to sponsor community father and son banquet on Jan 14. Lantz couple to move to John Tucker farm near Fredonia in spring.

Bank T. A. Wykert Wesley Shipman Wapello Chicago Shipman Doris Mohlie Etta Burnett Aurora Ill BE. D. Arington J. C Ed Snyder Harlan Snyder Cedar Rapids E. T. Weigner Des Moines C. E. Circle of Cairo Richie Store Lions Club Stanley Lantz John Tucker Fredonia

Ambassador Bill shines in Fox picture with Will Rogers cast

The unofficial diplomat Will Rogers stars in Ambassador Bill at State theater. Greta Nilsen returns strongly and Marguerite Churchill delivers a top performance while Tad Alexander, a new eight year old talent, adds pathos and humor to the lively European court comedy.

Bill Churchill Alexander Will Rogers Fox Marguerite Churchill Greta Nilsen Tad Alexander

War Heroes Win Chance to Work Richard Dix Aids Them

Hollywood star Richard Dix helps three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients find work as extras in Secret Service. The men include David E. Hlavden of the Marine Corps, Robert Von Schlick of the Ninth Infantry, and Joseph Leonard of the Marine Corps, each honored for actions in Belleau Wood, Boxer Rebellion, and Vera Cruz respectively.

Richard Dix Hollywood Dix Secret Service RKO Radio Pictures Fox Theater Congressional Medal of Honor David E. Hlavden Marine Corps Belleau Woods Robert von Schlick Ninth Infantry U. S. Army Tsin-Tsin Joseph Leonard Vera Cruz

Crawfordsville News Roundup and Local Health Update

Nellie Manners reports family visits as Ralph Wilson and children visited Bert Hesseltine’s home. Wilma Wooley undergoing possible limb surgery after August ailment. doctors will decide if operation is needed after another Iowa City exam. Washington shoppers include Horace Hesseltine family and others. Horace Tresselline notes his dogs with flu.

Crawfordsville R Ralph Wilson Elizabeth Jane Winnefred Carol Burlington Bert Hesseltine W. C. Wooley Wilma Iowa City Washington Horace Hesseltine Joe Lester Irvan F. H. Sands Doyle Donald Harley Rhea Everette Beatty Horace Tresselline

Hard Luck Hog Market and Local Passes During Death Notice

Twenty five head would not come out to eat and are expected to be rendered. School closed Wednesday and Thursday due to the superintendent's wife Mrs. W. T. Smith death. Frank Sands delivered hogs to Crawfordsville for Chicago market with Glen Owens driving. Lizzie Wooley visited with niece Mrs. Harley Rhea. Mrs. Earl Munson and son Donald visited with Mrs. Helen Young. W. E. Riley and son Ivan were in Washington on Saturday.

W. T. Smith Frank Sands Crawfordsville Chicago Glen Owens Lizzie Wooley Harley Rhea Earl Munson Donald Helen Young W. E. Riley Ivan Washington

Local Social Notes From Lexington Community

Lexington correspondent reports visitors and social calls. Milford Anderson and family called on KK B Young. Milo and Allen Patterson along with Glen McFarlane hosted guests. Enfield and Willis Teets husked corn for Earnest Strum. The Bushes of Burlington visited John Patterson. Warren Matthess and Charlene visited Raymond Hasty. Harry Gardner and family with Mrs E K Fleming were Wellman callers. Additional Huber family visits noted.

Lexington Milford Anderson KK. B. Young Milo Patterson Allen Patterson Glen McFarlane Enfield Willis I. E. Bush Burlington John Patterson Warren Matthess Charlene Raymond Hasty Harry Gardner E. K. Fleming H. L. Huber

Washington Visiters Highlight Family Ties

Aline and her grandmother Patterson travel to Washington for a visit with relatives including Mrs. McClure Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Walter Harvey. The fragment also quotes Jean Morienval noting lines between fantasy and ordinary life.

Aline Washington Gandma Patterson Mrs. McClure Holmes Walter Harvey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eastern Star AT Heights Darlene Young Teddy Munn Joan Scott Kenneth Harris Corinne Martin Mabel Rice Miss Rice Marie Landau Little Pedro Miss Landau ST. James P.T. A St. James PF. T. A Temple Court Bonnie Ryan Betty Keller Elizabeth Linnenkamp Margaret Ragan Martha Shockey Norene McFarland Margaret Schneider Presbyterian Sunshine Workers Mary Howell East Main Neilie Wal Ace Elsie Brattens Country Club Group Country Club Lawrence Wilson Lester Orr W. C T. U Bella Gordon T. J. McElhinney Ella Gordon Rebekah Club J. W. Davison Fred L. Stewart Oscar Jugenheimer Alice McAvoy Maggie Horsey Davison Alice Easter Floyd Murdock KK. PL Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall Missouri Sun Dodgers Owen Grecian Oren Helwick Ward Chandler Frank Wells John Winga Watekeepers Odd Fellows Rebekahs Odd Fellow Hall Olds Paul Harvey Oral Mayo Joe Simmering Dave Turnipseed Karl Bevins Harold Schneider Maurice Mayo Dorothy Masson Florence Johnson Rob Turnipseed Martha Harvey Dorothy Ruebsam Doris Zeck George Hotle C. A. Ruebsam Jimmy Quinn Fortnigthly Club Winnie Palmer Merle Bailey Clara Huber Matilda Berg Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of M. E. Church West Chester P. T. A Booster Celub Martin Whittaker Christmas Exchange Helen Anderson Methodist Ladies Aid Unit 5 Priscilla Gruen Westphal Martha Butler At Than Raph C. H. Gather Nellie Manners W. W. Matthess Washington Butch Crone’s Joc Jonathan LE Large Jean Morienval North Side North Side Cafe Ile Jack Catsup Jack Sprat Lge Vermont Maid Morton’s Salt Jack Sprat Rumford Pkes Groceree Ade Santa Claus T. S. Crone & Sons C. R. Paisley Wyman
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