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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1931

Page

6

Pythian Sisters and Damascene Shrine Social Calendar

The Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at KP hall. The Fort nightly club Art department hosts Miss Jeanette Kyle at 7 30. Damascus Shrine received invitation to Palestine Shrine Burlington for a ceremonial Tuesday Dec 15 at eight. Dinner served at 6 30. those attending to call Mrs Herman Twinam.

Art Department Jeanette Kyle Damascus Palestine Shrine Burlington Herman Twinam

Local Club Meetings and Christmas Exchanges Planned

A wave of meetings scheduled for Wednesday features the D of A sewing circle at Lucy Dempsey’s home, American Legion auxiliary at City Hall, Just Us Club luncheon at Mrs. John Dodd’s, W R C scrapbooks for Perkins Hospital, Rosemary Club at Mrs. Chas Smylie, Kolah Club pot luck at Mrs. Steve Crawford, Snowhball Social Club Christmas exchange, Farm Bureau lesson, Sunshine Community Club Christmas roll call, and IX Club gathering with Mrs. Harvey Meek.

C. D. of A Lucy Dempsey Just Us Cluth John Dodd Kolah Club Steve Crawford D. C. Griggs Farm Bureau Sunshine Community Club Carl Zieglowsky

Social events planned for Thursday and Thursday night

The 66 G. T. club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dale Denison. The UU P Auxiliary and the Baptist Kensington of West Chester meet Thursday afternoon for a social. Second Younger Set Dance at K C Hall Thursday evening. The Nebdeah Xmas entertainment at the hall Thursday night Dec 17 with a program and treat for children. Ladies Aid at Christian church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Elmer Mee 302 East Madison. Regular business meeting and coin cards requested.

G. T. Club Dale Denison UU. P. Auxiliary Baptist Kensington of West Chester W. ©. Ralston T. Pine Luccy K. C. Hall Nebdeah Xmas Entertainment Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Elmer Mee East Madison Havre John Gamon

Christmas gatherings and club meetings listed for December 17

The notice lists multiple local groups planning events on Thursday December 17 including P H club lunch at Mrs Sigafoose home, a 6:50 pm pot luck supper at the Country club, Wallace T A meeting at 3:45 pm, and Christmas programs and officer elections for Havre Social Club Lexington Ladies Aid Society Rural Women’s club and Fortnightly Drama department plus J P BE D Chapter meeting with Mrs Ralph Dougherty.

P. H. Club S. E. Sigafoose Earl Kephart Roy Kephart Country Club Carrie Dill Everett Smith Lexington Ladies Aid Society

Religious groups plan Friday meetings and party

The Presbyterian Women's Missionary society meets with Mrs. J. E. Lemmon Friday at 2 30 pm with a 10 cent social. The Women's Home Missionary society of the West Chester Methodist church meets with Mrs. I FE Coffey Friday Dec 18. Rebekah lodge holds regular meeting Friday at 7 30 pm. The M E church beginners and mothers Christmas party Friday Dec 15 at 4 pm with a treat and Santa Claus anticipated.

Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society J. E. Lemmon Women’s Home Missionary Society of the West Chester Methodist Church I. FE. Coffey Rebekah M. E. Church Santa Claus

Bake sale and bazaar notices and program listings

The Grace Hill Ladies Aid hosts a bake sale and bazaar at Washington Cleaners on December 1. A Salem School program with box supper follows on December 17, hosted by teacher Della Downs. A Cedar School program near Washington on December 17 offers hot lunch, led by Edna S. Witting. West Chester Women’s Home Missionary Society members are asked to meet at 2 PM to bring hermas gifts.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Washington Cleaners Salem School Della Downs Womens Home Missionaryociety West Chester Hermas

Program and Social at Grant School Event

A program and social are set for Grant School on Friday December 18 at 7 50 PM hosted west of Washington. Hot lunch will be served by Helen Turnipreed at 2608.

Grant School

Missionary group presents The Radio Speaks play

Onews and a group of high school girls performed a missionary play The Radio Speaks as a feature of the Wesleyan Home Missionary society at the Methodist church on Monday evening. Cast included Wilma Palmer Virginia Shannon Keta Wilils Charlotte Ward Doris Clow and Ruth Marie Morrison. A pot luck supper preceded the program at 6 30. Miss Altice Rownd and Mrs Wise Long led the dinner. Mrs Harrison Dodder led devotions and shared a Christmas lesson on peace. The meeting closed with sentence prayers.

Wesleyan Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Wilma Palmer Virginia Shannon Keta Wilils Charlotte Ward Doris Clow Ruth Marie Morrison Altice Rownd Wise Long Harrison Dodder

Christmas Social At Simpson's Hosts Teachers Ladies

Junior high school teachers were entertained Saturday evening by Misses Palma Mohlenhoff Frances Eicher Helen Kamerow and Ruth Miner at their Simpson apartment. The evening featured sewing a Christmas exchange a tree and holiday decorations with refreshments served at quarter tables by the hostesses.

Palma Mohlenhoff Frances Eicher Helen Kamerow Ruth Miner Simpson's

Harmony box supper event invitation

A box supper is announced at Harmony for December 16 at 7 30. Attendance invites all ladies to bring boxes and join Teacher Vivian Bridges for the community gathering at 25813.

Harmony Sehen Vivian Bridges

Over the Hill at State Theater Premieres This Week

The film Over the Hill stars James Dunn Sally Eilers and Mae Marsh. It is praised as one of the year’s greatest pictures with strong performances and moral lessons. Mae Marsh’s mother role is highlighted as especially memorable. The State Theater runs it through Wednesday.

State Theater James Dunn Sally Eilers Mae Marsh

Nighttime storm unsettles child with cloud quarrel remark

In a Chicago Tribune column a parent recalls a late night storm when their four year old woke upset saying she dislikes clouds talking and getting angry. The anecdote captures a child’s fear of thunder and weather noises.

Chicago Tribune

How They Get That Way

A wry quote from Hamilton Ontario Spec notes a pessimist may stay negative due to optimistic friends who owe him money. The remark plays on financial tensions and outlooks. The brief item reflects local humor and civic voice.

Hamilton Ontario

No Man Passages Despite Head Winds

A historical letter quote urges perseverance against opposition noting that even a head wind is better than a calm and that effort remains essential in challenging conditions.

Racial Tensions Rise in Honolulu Amid Attacks

Amid calm streets guards patrol Honolulu as officials fear a racial outbreak after six native assaults on white women. Sailors once beat a Japanese man near a mountain after an officer’s wife was attacked, while Rear Admiral Stirling orders wives to stay away during spring maneuvers. A melting pot of sugar cane wealth and diverse arrivals fuels tensions.

Honolulu T. H Pacific Yates Stirling, Jrr Pearl Harbor Naval District Hawaii

Bank Robbery in Highland Indiana Nets $4000

Robbers hold up the Highland State Bank in Highland Indiana stealing about $4000 in cash and bonds and money orders. They fled after a fusillade of bullets fired by enraged townsfolk.

Highland, Ind Highland State Bank

Chicago chosen as 1932 Republican National Convention site

The Republican National Committee selected Chicago as the 1932 convention host. Chicago led with 53 votes by North Carolina, while Atlantic City trailed with 14 votes. final tally Chicago 86 Atlantic City 14.

Washington Republican National Committee Today Chicago North Carolina Atlantic City

Burlington Visit by Dupuis Sampson Keola and Stewart Families

Mr and Mrs Will Dupuis and Mr and Mrs John Sampson of Washington visit Burlington at the home of their brother Phil Dupuis with Elmer Peifer and children, and Mrs Minnie Stewart of Keola over Sunday.

Will Dupuis John Sampson Washington Elmer Peifer Minnie Stewart Keola Burlington Phil Dupuis

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Barclay’s Bob White Barclay's Coffee Pound P. & G. Soap Kellogg’s Xmas Cigars Wm. Penn Walter T. Hall Rockton’s Penn Merrell Lewis Lye Morton Ee An American Legion Auxiliary Legion Room City Hall Rosemary Club Chas Smylie Harvey Meek Claude Rhodeock Farim Bureau A. Anderson Ralph Dougherty Feo Cedar School Edna S. Witting Lemmon’s Jewelry Store Wresleyan Society Prachers Indiana Bank Rings Ristman Homer Stephen Optometrist Jewelry—Music North Side Square
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