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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1932
Page
6
Poros Mrs A E Baldrige hosts a one o'clock Christmas luncheon for the 19th Century club with Mrs Charles Ligte of Des Moines as a guest. Mrs A Anderson reviews Frances M Wolcott's Heritage of Years and praises reading aloud in social gatherings.
Daughters of Union Veterans hold a December party in Massillon Ohio with Civil War veterans and widows of veterans. Guests include Dr and Mrs J C Boice and others as Rev Fulton delivers remarks on motherhood and fatherhood. The event features a meal, singing, and reminiscences for the anniversary of the Daughters organization.
Shiloh school hosts a program Friday evening December 16 with hot lunch. A benefit bridge by Ether Ginkens at the Masonic temple Tuesday evening December 18 begins at 8 o clock. Rural Women's club postpones to a later date. J M Kelly GK reports 1% K. of Monday December 12. J V T auxiliary and Baptist Kensington of West Chester plan social Thursday at Lacey Leet’s home with committee members W O Ralston and Yffie Vansickle.
Authorities prepared murder charges against Edward J. Farrant 20 and Ray Kinney for fatally wounding Officer Harry Booton during a Saturday night street stop. Kinney remained at large as detectives raided a Ninth Street address and arrested Farrant and four women.
Federal court today hears witnesses in a stock fraud suit against National Diversified Corp claiming more than three million dollars of stock sold to investors. Former Gov Alfred E Smith John J Raskob and Michael J Meeshan were named among witnesses. Four high church dignitaries were alleged to be used as endorsers of religious motion picture plots.
Town of Melcher closes all public schools churches and moving picture shows for three weeks at mayor’s request after 16 diphtheria cases reported today. Residents warned against large gatherings as authorities act to curb spread.
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