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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1938
Page
3
Mrs Don Davis hosted the Industrious club gathering with most members present. The group knit a comfort and hemmed tea towels while a Christmas exchange was planned for Mrs William Martin Dee. refreshments, and social visits followed.
In the 1870s the Cincinnati based Textbook Company named Larges expands into the world market becoming the largest in its field. The firm builds distribution networks and sets pricing models that push it ahead of rivals.
AINSWORTH Dec 12 Mr and Mrs Hugh Hall depart for an extended southern trip. They will visit Mexico City and travel through Texas New Mexico and Arizona before attending the San Francisco Exposition. Also notes funeral service attended by Lee Norris and local family updates.
The yellow billed cuckoo, once viewed as a nest robber, is praised for its relentless fight against tent caterpillars, destroying far more pests than it consumes.
Mrs Will Simkins hosted the Kensington club meeting on a Wednesday afternoon with good attendance. The group socialized and planned a Christmas dinner in two weeks while she served a one course luncheon. The 500 club gathered at three tables with Nellie Hamilton winning high and Mabel Keiper taking the consolation prize. Christmas exchange names were drawn and a one course luncheon followed. The Eastern Stars held a Wednesday evening meeting electing officers including Margaret Mahin as worthy matron and Orville Thoma as worthy patron with several associates and appointed officers listed.
We thank kind friends and neighbors for their kindness during the bereavement of our uncle Marcus Turbott. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morrison and family James Morrison and family.
Dayton Grove December 12 Mrs. Wm Embree entertained the So and Sew club at her home Thursday afternoon. Eleven members and three guests Mrs. Lance Mrs. Blumenstein and Miss Shalla attended. Mrs Leet and Mrs Carr provided entertaining activities. The Christmas exchange was enjoyed and many gifts were given. Refreshments were served at the close of the hour.
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, earned the moniker White City of the North due to its many light colored buildings. The label reflects architectural style and urban appearance that distinguishes the city.
Chapter L of Tri T held a 1 pm Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Donia Cherry Holmes home with co-hostesses Mrs. Lillian Maxwell and Mrs. Grace Robertson. Sixteen members attended, holiday decor enlivened the table with red and green, and a Santa Claus chimney cup favor. Plans were made for Christmas baskets and gifts to the Davenport Orphan Home. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ethel Loper and others from Grandview and Wyman. The Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall planning a Christmas party for Dec 30 and collecting gifts for an orphan girl and a Des Moines show gift.
Mrs. Cora McCoy led a charity deli sale to raise funds for children of crippled soldiers, drawing community support and local volunteers to support the fund. The event showcased, among others, donations from residents and local organizations.
Carl Schurz spoke at Faneuil Hall Boston on April 18 1859 saying ideals are like stars you cannot touch yet they guide you like a navigator on a desert sea toward your destiny. The speech framed ideals as guidance for progress.
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