Local shoppers and social notes from Washington area
Mrs Homer Ihrig of Wellman shopped in Washington. Mrs Frank Cherryholmes returned from Moline and stays with Mrs Mary Grecian. Local couples and individuals from Crawfordsville Keota and Kinross shopped in town. Fresh eggs 24c per dozen. Mrs Pearl Whistler heads to Tampa with plans to spend winter there. Mrs G S Kerr ill in hospital. M D Lalor from Chicago visits. Auctioneers Macon Carris Holden report Farm Bureau Service meeting in Omaha. Marriage licenses issued for Ralph Krantz and Pearl Houses. Hubbell Shively and Myrtle Joy from Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Ihrig
Wellman
Frank Cherryholmes
Moline
Ill
Mary Grecian
Harvey Barnes
Crawfordsville
Washington
Frank Taylor
Edith Halverson
Arlene Lyle
Betty Kain
Keota
G. S. Kerr
Macon
Iowa
Bart H. T. Carris
Glenn B. Holden
Farm Bureau Service Company
Omaha
Nebr
Omaha Bank of Cooperatives
Minnesota
South Dakota
Newbraska
Ralph B. Krantz
Pearl Houses
Hubbell M. Shively
Myrtle H. Joy
Perry
Battle of Wounded Knee at Brennan 1800s clash
The account describes a December 2 battle at Wounded Knee where troops of the Seventh Cavalry confronted Big Foot's Sioux band after fleeing the Cheyenne River reservation following Sitting Bull's death. Surrounded during an attempted disarmament, the engagement led to heavy casualties among the Sioux.
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Wounded Knee
Brennan
Big Foot
Cheyenne River Reservation
United States
Seventh Cavalry
Sitting Bull
Wounded Knee Creek
Big Foor
Birthdays Celebrated Across Families In Local Community
Allen Stransky and Marion Stransky family members observe birthday today. Mrs J B Linder Ralph Woods and Reo Horak also mark birthdays. Tomorrow includes Addie Harmon Fred Burger Mae McFarland Marian Bemis and Jeanne Ellen Rudiger daughter of Geo W and Mrs Rudiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Stransky
Marion Stransky
Addie Harmon
Fred Burger
Mae McFarland
Marian Bemis
Jeanne Ellen Rudiger
She
Mrs
Geo. W. Rudiger
Newton and John Divorcees to Wed in Davenport
Relatives announce the marriage of Miss Margaret A John of Davenport and Lynne A Newton of Nichols on Dee 5 at the Iowa City Methodist church parsonage. The bride wore wine colored travel suit with mink trim. best man was Clarence Newton. After a Chicago trip the couple will farm near Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Margaret A John
Davenport
Lynne A. Newton
Nichols
Dee
Methodist Church
Iowa City
Adrian Newton
Clarence Newton
Isaac Watson
West Liberty
Chicago
Newton
Paul Klotz
Homemakers Study Group Reports Personal Design in Dress
The Homemakers study group met at Mrs. Wm. Wooley’s home for their first phase Personal Design in Dress presented by Miss Mary Wood. They also had a brief music appreciation session with Turkish March recorded, followed by a cooperative dinner. Eighteen members attended. Mrs. Clarence Hering served as publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wooley
Mary Wood
Clarence Hering
Regular Meeting Notice for Washington Lodge No 26
Washington Lodge No. 26, A. M. and A. M. holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W. A. Bealer serves as worshipful master and W. Yard as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. M
W. A. Bealer
W. M
W. Yard
Rail timetable details for routes and stations
The schedule lists eastbound trains No. 82 No. 12 Apache No. 2 Sunset Limited No. 4 Golden State Limited with daily times 3 430 4 3 09 and westbound trains No. 3 No. 11 No. 1 No. 3 with times including 10 55 a m 4 15 p m 11 55 p m 2 17 a m plus Knoxville Branch Nos 429 430 with daily services except Sunday between Washington and the Knoxville line. Nos 3 and 4 stop to receive California passengers only. L Goodlander Agent.
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IL & P
Emanmneene
Sunset Limited
Golden State Limited
Gally
Knoxville
Washington
California
L. Goodlander
Train schedules for Washington routes and trains
Train No 2 leaves Washington at 9 58 a m. Train 25 leaves Washington Southwest Limited at 1 57 a m. Train 26 leaves Washington 12 12 a m. Daily except Sunday. W Bell agent.
Choirs Stage Vesper Service at Methodist Church
Brighton planners announce the annual Christmas vesper at the Methodist church this Sunday at four o clock. About sixty voices from three town churches will perform, with a varied program including O Come All Ye Faithful, Joy to the World, The First Noel, and Hark the Herald Angels. Reverend Noland delivers the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Ei Coreniprenne
Dr. Whiting
Town of
Kiev
Herald Angels
Noland
Beaded Lightning Described as Real Yet Unusual Phenomenon
The text explains beaded lightning as related to streak lightning and fork lightning, noting that a direct stroke in dying away may take about a full second to disappear. It fragments into broken, fainter portions, producing a bead-like effect and should be accepted as a real atmospheric occurrence.
Ainsworth Lodge Officers Elected
In Ainsworth on December 12 the order elected officers for the coming year. Worthy matron is Mrs Gladys Evans and associate matron Mrs Margaret Mahin, with Orville Thoma as worthy patron and George Lord as associate patron. Others include Vera O Conner conductress and Mary O Conner associate conductress. Royal Neighbors officers include Miss Myrtle O Conner oracle and Mrs Rose Wood as vice oracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Oo. E. S
Gladys Evans
Margaret Mahin
Orville Thoma
George Lord
Vera O'Conner
Mary O'Conner
Ella Marsh
Eva Blankenhorn
Royal
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Myrtle O’conner
Rose Wood
Mary Lord
Florence Goble
Minta Smylie
Stella McCaleb
Mary Hopping
Cle Barber
J. A. Marsh
Inner Sentinel
Dee Simons
Ruth Norris
Longest Train Ever Worn at Coronation
The longest train worn by a woman was Catherine the Great’s coronation gown of 1162, measuring 225 feet and supported by 50 train bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine the Great of
Russia
All Units M E Ladies Aid Hold Friday Meetings
Multiple Unit groups of the M. E. Ladies Aid met Friday in homes of members. Unit 1 at Mrs. H. Meek hosted with 11 members. Unit 2 at Mrs. Orie Turner drew 11 members and 1 guest, with 24 calls and Christmas programs. Units 3 to 10 followed with varied attendance, Christmas stories, refreshments, and social activities. reports mention plans for future meetings and a potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid
Orie Turner
Rollie Optenberg
Bible Class Meets Thursday at Mrs Dodds Home
The Presbyterian Ladies Bible class gathered Thursday afternoon with seven teen members. Miss Anna Scott led devotion and Mrs. F W Eastwood spoke on England. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class
T. L. Dodds
Anna Scott
F. W. Eastwood
England
Holland Below Sea Level Affects Western Regions
The report notes that nearly the entire western portion of the Netherlands lies below sea level, highlighting the ongoing concern over flood protection and water management in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Merry Ten Club Christmas Party Held at Meyer Home
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Meyer entertained the Merry Ten Club at their home last Saturday night with pinochle and a Christmas gift exchange offering much amusement. The event was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Meyer
Merry Ten Club
Class Has Election of Officers Friday
The Home Builders of the Methodist church class elected Milo Steele president, Mrs Booth vice president, John Roth secretary treasurer, Mrs Allison Maas assistant secretary treasurer, and Mrs Harold Gray reporter at a meeting in the parsonage. Members and families enjoyed a social prior to the vote with games and refreshments served by Mrs W J Randabush, Mrs R M Sorenson, and Mrs Arthur Atack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solal Hall
Ernest Houre
O. FE
Sehrmitt
Arthur Atack
Clyde Thompson
Low
Keota
Unit 10
Elmer Cherry
Luke Ti
Charles Palmer
Tennis Hunter
Steve Crawford
Methodist Church
Milo Steele
Booth
John Roth
Allison Maas
Harold Gray
W. J. Rondabush
R. M. Sorenson
J W Baker Relief Corps Hosts Christmas Social in West Chester
At Mrs Emma Cherry home about twenty ladies attended a J W Baker Women's Relief Corps social. A comforter was knotted and luncheon trays bore Christmas decorations. The event was run by the second division and the corps announced its December meeting for Monday the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Emma Cherry
J. W. Baker Women's Relief Corps
Christmas Party for Masonite and Eastern Star Members
Masonic and Order of Eastern Star members will gather Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall for a Christmas party. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Mesdames Lawrene Gilkey
B. H. Shearer
L C. Hill
Ralph Marshall
Whatsoever Society
Methodist
Mesdames Rema Hall
Helen Leonhard
Nina Pence
Ainsworth
Masonite
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Vigilant Class to Meet on Monday
The Presbyterian Vigilant class will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller 109 West Madison Street A cooperative supper will be served at 6 30 and a social evening will follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.C
G.A.R. Hall
Comrades
Martin Whittaker
E.O.W
Joe Maxwell
Laura Einspahr
East Washington
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Schmoeller
West Madison St
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Ainsworth
Masonic Hall
Rosemary Club
Ray Bell
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
West
Madison Street
Presbyterian
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned for Wednesday
The Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting at 2 p.m. in the Legion rooms. Each member should bring a ten cent gift for the white elephant exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Football Players To Be Guests of Commercial Club
Brighton residents to attend a 6:30 turkey dinner hosted by the Commercial Club with coach Le Frank of Parsons College as chief speaker. Guests include Douglas Loverholder, Iowa Conference record holder, and Clarence Zewler, former Brighton coach from West Liberty. Legion Auxiliary to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Ms Somc
Coach le Frank
Parson's College
New Members Reception at Clermont Hill Church
A reception for new members is announced at Clermont Hill Church on Friday evening December 11. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and a plate to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemont Hill Church
Compass Plant Description in Prairie Flora
The compass plant Silphium is native to prairies and known as resinwee. It features a tall resinous stem with nearly vertical leaves that spread evenly to sunlight, with posts aligning roughly north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairs Gions
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Icwa Southern Utilities CO
Washington National Bank
National Bank of Washington
Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Evening Journal Goodfellow
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Fox
Margaret A. John
Jones-Clark
Stella Jones
This Place
G. Clark
Kahoka
Glen Helmick
Columbus City
Clark
Dane Construction Company
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
Austin Davis
Homemakers
Weeight
C. McKay
Union Choir
Rhua Helmick
Clarence Leach
Irvena Rhoades
Wabash
Ind
Ulree
Rouse
Ainsworth Lodge
Unit 1 Ladies Aid Society
H. 5. Meek
G. W. Manussier
van Dyke
Turner
Optenberg
Blaine Holmes
D. W. McClure
Unit 3
J. W. McBurney
John Rittenhouse
Sidney Moore
W. B. Dupuis
H. I. Ward
Unit 4
O. E. Schmitt
Maynard Brown
R. E. Shannon
W. L. Alcorn
Unit 5
Ralph LeMoine
M. J. Cruise
Harland Mead
Little Tim
Mildred
Leah Anderson
Eugene
Shirley Dunlap
Jimmy Pease
Paul
Richard
Robert Dodder
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Margaret Jungbluth
Rob Brown
Richard and
Bobby Leebs
Evacene Dunlap
E. Sebmitt
Edwin Griffith
Roy Means
C. V. Crull
R. D. Page
Synnest Salladay
Unit 7
Arthur Attick
Matthew
Florence Hout
Glen Hayes
Ira Rathmel
Catherine Masson
East van Buren Street
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Vernon Crull
East Jefferson Street
Bible Department
Mary Genkinger
West Jefferson Street
C. O. Dayton
Raymond
United
Bible Class
Edward
Merry Ten Club Christmas Party
Mac Wallace
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Masonic
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
McLellan
Mary Maxine Tracy
Pleasant Valley Club
Pleaaant Valley Club
Mm Rha Saunders
Max Warehouse
Hei
Clara Scheter
Om Lamansky
Masonic Lodge
W. M. F. W. Johnson
Teland
Horton
J. W
Harold Messer
Secy
D. J. Kote Treas
L. E. White
Charest
Haldy
Cedar Rapids
Packard
Trump
Klein Klothing KO
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