Officers Named by Men’s Class at United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Ernest Nelson was elected president and Mugh McCleery vice president of the Men’s Bible class at the United Presbyterian Sabbath School. Albert Simpson is secretary Harley McCreedy assistant secretary and Ross GilloWay treasurer. KE Stewart was re elected teacher with a leave of absence for state legislature. Dr W E Anderson named substitute teacher and Dr C A Boico elected assistant teacher. The class is large and active, reporting varied activities and weekly lessons. An oyster supper followed the annual business meeting with men serving, two women providing readings and a talk on government by Miss Edith Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Nelson
Mugh McCleery
Albert Simpson
Harley MccCreedy
Ross Gilloway
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
KE. L. Stewart
W. E. Anderson
C. A. Bo
Measles Outbreak Reported in Vernon and Orlan Frey Circle
Highlights from Our Correspondents note Vernon and Orlan Frey recovering from measles. Other victims include Glen Graber Gilbert and Francis Alliman. Miss Hazel Richards and Miss Wilma Richards staying at J A Frey home also fell ill and returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Vernon
Orlan Frey
Glen Graber
Gilbert
Francis Alliman
Hazel
Wilma Richards
J. A. Frey
A Vrey
Christmas Shoppers Visit City Streets
Sandy Hoon and Mrs. Wim describe a busy Washington shopping day. Neighbors and many familiar faces filled the scene as faraway visitors from south of Brighton and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Barnes joined the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hoon
Washington
Wim. Arndt
South of
Brighton
Keith Barnes
H. W. Mineart
Why Fathers Don't Turn Gray A Pony Story
On our farm a little white mare refused to be ridden and baffled several riders. For about four years she had her way, resisting any attempt to mount or drive her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
M. D.atkinson
Peggy Munn to Wed Tom Thumb in Methodist Pageant
Miss Dorothy Kelsey of Farmington announces a Tom Thumb wedding at the Methodist church featuring Little Peggy Munn age 2 as the bride and Willy Jarrard nearly 4 as the groom. Neda Fay Askea is matron of honor, David Henler best man, with a large cast and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thump
Dorothy Kelsey
Farmington
Peggy Munn
Willy Jarrard
Robby Munn
Miss Kelsey
Nodeart Steele
Grandfather Midget
Ellen Gray
Grandmother Midget
Billy Arnold
Grandfather Thumb
Mazete
Shirley Dunlap
Donna Belle Kephare
Doris Gray
Doris
Lois Mace
Jessie Gray
Betty Snakenbere
Bob Dodder
Sarbara Etter
Shirley Brown
Shirley
Allen G Alley to Lecture Here on European Problems
Alden G Alley noted lecturer on international affairs will speak at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening December 18. He has taught history at Dana College Newark and served in France in World War I. Alley has studied League of Nations sessions and visited Germany, speaking on the rise of Hitlerism. Washington Teachers Association sponsors with free admission and invitations to local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden G. Alley
O'Clock
Ir. Alley
Des Moines
Germany
Washington Teachers Association
Allen
Snowball Social Club Meeting Named
The Snowball Social club meets December 12 with Mrs. Stanley Fishburn leading roll call Childhood Gifts. A gift exchange involves Mrs Walter Kyle and M Armour Griggs. The Business and Professional Women's club hosts a Little Sister party at 6 15 Wednesday evening at the Y with excusal calls to 526 by Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Stanley Fishburn
Chirze
Walter Kyle
M Armour Griggs
Business and Professional Women's Club
Prairie Flower Mission Circle Meets for All Day Event
Thursday activity lists an all day meeting hosted by Mrs T C Reeves on December 13 with Mrs Christie Bear as assistant hostess. Pot luck dinner, bring a dish to pass, and quilt offices are requested along with the Xmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
T. C. Reeves
Christie Bear
Gladys Benson
Eva Mouser
Xmas Exchange
Washinton
C. FE
Holiday club meetings and exchanges listed across town
The Rebekah and W C T U plan Thursday meetings with leaders Martsie Stewart and others. Rural Women, Fleur de Lis, Spanish club, and Fortnightly public affairs schedule Christmas programs, exchanges, and box gifts. Luncheon, library drives, and material donations cited for varied groups.
19th Century Club Meeting With Mrs Baldrige Saturday
The 19th Century club will meet with Mrs Baldrige Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Members will gather for a brief session and feature a discussion led by Mrs Baldrige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
19Th Century Club
Many Happy Returns at Scott Furniture Birthdays
Birthdays listed in the Scott Furniture workroom include Ralph Woods on December 12, Reo Horak on December 12, Leroy Mineary on December 10, Robert Dunbar, eighth grade at Indian Creek School, and Jessie Ells on December 14. Maurice Putman turns 16 today as a high school sophomore among local celebratees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Furniture
Ralph Woods
Dee
Sandy Hook
Robert Dunbar
R. L. Dunbar
Indian Creek School
Maurice Putman
Glass Eaten by Bacteria
Bacteria from certain species can consume glass, breaking down silica structures in controlled conditions. The process involves microbial corrosion where bacteria produce acids and enzymes that slowly degrade glass surfaces.
Two Fortnightly Groups Present Ninety At Christmas Meetings
Ninety women attended two Fortnightly club meetings yesterday afternoon. Section one met at Mrs. Foster to raise funds for Council Bluffs orphanage and a Washington Y W treat. The event featured carols, readings, and piano, with new member Mrs. Bates joining. Section two at Miss Maude Hott’s home showcased Christmas goodies, packing ideas, and stories, with five new members added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
J. F. Foster
Council Bluffs
Washington Y. W
L Db. Robinson
J. E. Ream
Byron Snider
Jennie Acheson
Maude Ballington Booth
Jean Schiatter
Wayland
Fred Downing
R. L. McGugin
Charles W. Bates
Clarence Jacobs
Cc. H. Davis
Otto Schiebel
O. J. Turner
R. J. Tanner
Richard Johnson
Maude Hott
R. Cherry
Johnson
Richard McCleery
Coningsby Dawson
Frances Minick
Mike Lewis
Joe Wolfe
M. J. Cruise
J. EB. DeWit
Harry McCall
Hott
Claude Tucker
Harland Mead
R. F. Dougherty
George W. Stewart
Elsie Bratten
Daughters of Union Veterans Elect Officers at Meeting
The Daughters of Union Veterans elected officers at a special meeting Monday evening after their annual veterans Christmas party at the Congress hotel. Mrs. J. O. Phillips was named president and the roster includes senior vice president Mrs. Vernon Crull junior vice president Mrs. Boyd Foster chaplain Mrs. J. C. Bolee treasurer Miss Blair Law first counselor Mrs. Perry Hayes second counselor Mrs. Edith Miller third counselor Mrs. wear Whistler and patriotic instructor Mrs. Will Dupuis. A Christmas party and gift exchange is planned at the courthouse next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Congress Hotel
J. O. Phillips
Vernon Crull
Boyd Foster
J. C. Bolee
Blair Law
Perry Hayes
Edith Miller
Vear Whistler
Will Dupuis
Daughters of Veterans
Community Notices At Albaugh and Cedar Center Schools
A program and sandy social at Albaugh school Thursday night at 7 30 with hot lunch. Ladies urged to bring boxes. Lena Jones, teacher. Candy social at Cedar Center school Thursday night at 8 with hot lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albaugh School
Lena Jones
Cedar Center
Cagney Takes on The St. Louis Kid at State Theatre
James Cagney stars as a rough Irish truck driver in Warner Bros The St. Louis Kid now playing at the State theatre. He endures smacks from Patricia Ellis and enjoys the comic romance with Allen Jenkins in a fast moving drama with a strong supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagney
St. Louis
James Cagney
Warner Bros
Jimmie
Jimmy
Patricia Ellis
Allen Jenkins
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United Presbyterean
Ladi's
R. L. Livingston
Clarice Meek
Edith Shields
Washington High School
D. Chalmers Fulton
Tom Thumb Bride
NING
Kelsey
Methodist Sunday School
Allen G. Alley
Walnut Woman's Club
Leslie Gates
Harmony Community Club
Harold Klopfenstein
Rebekah Club
Lee McAvoy
Martsie Stewart
Vopic
Luke
Joel
Rural Women’s Club
T. W. Hunter
Burke Gillespie
Walter S. Brown
Art Rathmel
Fleur de Lis
Rathmels
Public Affairs Department
Ontra Evfe
Etter
Friendship Club
Fred Donaldson
M. E. Home Missionary
Relief Corps Room
Court House
Reo Horak
Leroy Mineary
Brighton High School
Bessie McCoy
Mia
Jessie Ells
Kearts
Lansing
Mich
Daughters of _ “Veterans
Florence Thomas
Penney ’S
Penney’s
Washington, Iowa
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