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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1937

Page

8

Sheriff Sale Notice of Goldie Vinton in Washington County

Writ of general execution directs sale of Goldie Vinton also Goldie Noel at a public sale January 28 1987 in front of Washington Court House. Property includes a promissory note of 70000 from 1928 and a mortgage on Lot 5 Cunningham and Knrupps Addition with assignments and recorded mortgage books. Sale starts 2 PM with terms cash.

District Court Washington County Iowa Goldie Vinton Goldie Noel Court House Washington Itowa F. F. Vinton Washington Loan and Trust Company Washington Loan and H. M. Putnam

Honor Couple at Anniversary Party

Crawfordsville December 14 Saturday December 11 marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Rose. Daughters Marie and Yula helped host a surprise with about fifty relatives and friends. The home used Christmas colors and a pink and white anniversary cake. Mae Rees played a piano solo, younger children read, and Rev E E Voss accepted gifts on behalf of the Ladies Aid and relatives. A cooperative dinner followed with singing and a closing invitation to well wish the couple.

Crawfordsville Wilbert Rose Marie Yula Louisa County Mae Rees Columbus Junction E. E. Voss Methodist Church Katharine Williams Olds John Rees Richard Arthur Columbus Junction Robert Evans Winfield Nellie Grace Fletcher C. Fletcher Cleo Fletcher Kenneth Cherryholmes John R. Wiliams Russell Williams Howard Williams Georgia Willams Luther Williams F E. E. Voss

Faculty Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Duea

Mr and Mrs Joe Duea hosted a potluck dinner at 309 West Third Street with faculty wives and husbands attending. Contests named Mrs Kenneth kim berlin and Mr Kimberlin as top winners for women and men. Christmas decorations themed the home with a toy gift exchange for Goodfellows and a list of participating couples followed.

Joe Duea West Third Street Kenneth Kimberlin Kimberlin Goodfellows Tom Parsons Ralph LeMoline EF. A. Falston Harold Williams Dean Harland Mead Melvin Gingerich George Freshwaters

First Keyless Watch Innovated In 1680

The first keyless watch emerged around 1680 marking a shift from key-wound mechanisms still common into the 19th century. This early innovation illustrates the transition in horology as engineers reduced reliance on winding keys.

G H M Club Holds Thanksgiving Dinner at Munson Home

The G H M Club gathered at Sam and S Mrs Munson home three miles northeast of Washington on Thursday. A potluck turkey dinner with trimmings was served. Mrs Pearl Parcell roasted the turkey and prepared the dressing. Christmas decorations and a tree framed a gift exchange. Pinochle occupied five tables with Mrs John Sampson taking high score and Mrs Al Crone low. Illness kept several members away, with guests Margaret Anderson of Brighton and Harold Anderson family among those present.

GH. M. Club Sam Munson Washington Pearl Parcell John Sampson al Crone Margaret Anderson Brighton Harold Anderson Dorothy and Donald

Many Happy Returns of Birthday Celebrants Today

A local birthday list notes several individuals celebrating milestones. N. E. Lease of Crawfordsville is 85, Perry L. Ayers is 77, and four year old Charles Arthur Laubach shares the page with multiple other names including Mrs. Martin Westen Nellie Dodder James Dvorak Jr Jane Bruty Harry Crone and Mrs. Bessie McCoy as well as Mrs. Jessie Ellis Bertha Meek Junior Nelson and Howard Kyle Patton.

N. E. Lease Crawfordsville Perry L. Ayers Pilotburg Martin Westen Havre Nellie Dodder Washington James Dvorak, Jr East Highland Jane Bruty Harry Crone Bessie McCoy Jessie Ellis Junior Nelson Lloyd Nelson Howard Kyle Patton

Six Iowa Counties to Participate in Tenant Purchase Plan

Six Iowa counties Emmet Ida Harrison Iowa Clarke and Fayette were selected by the Farm Security Administration to offer tenant purchase loans this year. Loans target five to ten tenants per county with 3 percent interest for up to 40 years. Total Iowa funds of 330 561 are available with broader federal appropriations expected, applications reviewed by county committees, and eligibility open to farm tenants and laborers not current landowners.

Ames Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Farm Security Administration H. W. Anway FSA Indianapolis Emmet Ida Harrison Clarke Fayette Anway

Missionary Society Held Christmas Meeting at Mrs Booths Home

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Missionary Society met all day at Mrs. W D Booth with co host Mrs Earl Booth. Twenty five members answered roll call with a scripture verse and shared devotionals, songs, a Christmas story, and news from Velma in Shanghai China. An exchange of gifts followed with numbers hidden for fun.

The Missionary Society of the Prairie Flower Baptist Church W. D. Booth Earl Booth Stanley Mouser C. E. Strong Rolland Benson M. E. Booth Velma Shanghai Henan China Scofield

Reeves Host Yuletide Party For Prairie Flower Baptist Classes

Mr and Mrs C Reeves entertained twenty one youths from two Sunday school classes at their Prairie Flower country home. Themed in blue and silver the living room featured a silver Christmas tree and icicle decorations while red and green graced the dining area. A devotional and Bible study preceded social time and one course refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Maxine.

Prairie Flower Dee C. C. Reeves The Baptist Church Mabel Wiley

Mrs Elles Murdock Hosts Riverside Club

Mrs Elles Murdock entertained the Y social club at her Riverside home where members knotted a comforter and exchanged Christmas gifts. Officers elected: President Mrs Joseph Libenguth, VP Mrs Gertrude Bulger, secretary treasurer Mrs Joseph Miller, reporter Mrs John H Younkin. Lunch followed. Parl Cline to host December 30. The St Marys church sodalities named officers for the year: Young Men perfect Paul Veggy assistant prefect Francis Baschnagel secretary treasurer Robert Thomann. Young Ladies prefect Miss Mary Rice assistant prefect Miss Patricia Mougin secretary treasurer Miss Marguerite Thomann. Officers take duties January first. Sell with a Classified.

Riverside Elles Murdock Joseph Libenguth Gertrude Bulger Joseph Miller John H. Younkin Parl Cline St. Mary’s Church Sodality Paul Veggy Francis Baschnagel Robert Thomann Young Ladies’ Sodality Mary Rice Patricia Mougin Marguerite Thomann

Woman's Relief Corps to Hold Christmas Dinner

Members of the Woman's Relief Corps will serve a turkey dinner in the G A R hall on Friday December 17 at noon. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. Civil War veterans wives and widows are invited. An afternoon Christmas exchange and birthday party for members born in October November or December will follow.

Woman's Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall

Skunks Prove Pest Allies Despite Hairy Prey

Skunks are valued for insect control as studies show they instinctively remove hairs from caterpillars before eating, highlighting their beneficial role as man's neighbor.

Madame X at the State Theatre Wednesday Only

Gladys George stars as Jacqueline Fleuriot in Madame X a modernized screen version of the stage vehicle. John Beal War ren William Reginald Owen and William Henry headline a strong supporting cast as the plot shifts from 1920 to the present day detailing her rise fall and courtroom transformation.

Gladys George Carrie John Beal Warren William Reginald Owen William Henry MGM State Theatre Front Rank John Meehan Riveria Paris New York New Orleans Buenos Aires Madame X Jacqueline Fleuriot Miss George

Radio School for Brides Announced in Ames

Ames Iowa December 14 a rare school for brides is to be conducted on the Homemakers Half hours over WOI Iowa State College station during January announced today by Mrs Zenobia Ness director of the program Beginning January 3 programs will be given on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 10

Ames Iowa WOI Iowa State College Station Zenobia Ness

Expensive Husbands comes to Fox in new romance comedy

Warner Bros presents Expensive Husbands a Wednesday Fox Theatre comedy about Beverly Roberts and Pattie Knowles as romantic screen lovers who travel from Hollywood to Europe seeking a glamorous marriage. Beverly, a fading actress seeks a titled husband to revive her career, while Pat faces hurdles before their plan smooths. Gordon Oliver and Allyn Josée co star in supporting roles.

Beverly Roberts Pattie Knowles Hollywood Warner Bros Beverly and the Pat London Beverly Miers Eurom Gordon Olivers Allyn Josee

Why Use Pills or Purgatives

An advertisement touts natural Kellogg All-Bran as a safer alternative to laxatives for constipation. It claims All-Bran provides bulk, absorbs water, softens stool, and supplies vitamin B to tame the intestinal tract, recommending two tablespoons daily with water.

Kellogg Battle Crees

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