Local Women Gather For Charity Sewing And Talks
Presbyterian women at the Womerds Missionary society meeting sewed tea towels as a money making project. Mrs. H A Baxter hosted. papers on Mormons in Utah and on Persia Mesopotamia and Syria were read. Maxine Baxter sang, Iola Dittmer played piano. attendance was good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womerds Missionary Society
H. A. Baxter
Fred Nelswanger
Utah
J. &. Lemmon
Persia
Mesopotamia
Syria
Maxine Haxter
Iola Dittmer
Older Ladies of Sabbath School Honor Mrs Meek on Birthday
The United Presbyterian Sabbath School women held their annual meeting at Mrs Bertha Meek's home to honor her 76th birthday and faithful service. President T J McElhinney, teacher H C Finney, and secretary Mildred Guthrie were noted leaders as members and guests praised Mrs Meek with gifts, songs, and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Bertha Meek
T. J. McElhinney
H. ¢. Finney
Mildred Guthrie
Rainbow girls and club meet for December social events
Rainbow girls gather at 7 20 Monday evening. Handcraft Sec 3 of the Fort nightly club meets at 7 30 Monday evening Dec 17 at 323 E Washington St the home of Mrs G Cherry. Program features bags and paper lovers and members bring Christmas ideas exhibit items and band work. Past Noble Grand Circle joins Mrs Plorence Hout Monday at 7 30 Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. G. Cherry
Washington St
Plorence Hout
Christ
Birthday wishes for Kirkpatrick and neighbors in Washington Iowa
The column celebrates birthdays and anniversaries. David F. Kirkpatrick of Wellman marks his 64th wedding anniversary and birthday today. Verna Mangold turns 19 tomorrow. William W. Wilson, born 1857, is a Three-Quarter Century club member with a tomorrow birthday. Mrs. PP L Fenn and Merle Smith with Maurine Mathews dine with Paul TePockhorst family as Paul, 16, and Lyle, 8, receive well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Kirkpatrick
Wellman
Bond County
Delaware County
Iowa
Washington County
Kirkpatrick
William W. Wilson
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Washington
PP. L. Fenn
Merle Smith
Maurine Mathews
Paul Te Pockhorst
Lyle
Paul
Henry Te Bookhorst
Washington High School
Birthday dinner honors Miss Velma Finke at Wilits home
Miss Maxing Willits hosted a dinner party honoring Miss Velma Finke whose birthday falls Monday. Guests included Louise Longwell Wilma Ellis Marguerite Caldwell Bernadine Koening Hazel Jungenheimer and Miss Ireta Willits sister of the host. The group attended the K C dance then returned to the Willits residence for a slumber party.
Birthday surprise honors Harry Crone as he turns 52
Last night a surprise party welcomed Harry Crone on his 52nd birthday. Four guests arrived including Mr. and Mrs. FE Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. G A Reinert, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells. The group dropped by for a short visit with refreshments before the Crone couple returned from a trip to see Mrs. Cora Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crone
Mr Crone
Cora Davie
FE. T. Hansen
G. A. Reinert
Frank Wells
Christmas Play in Fort Monday at Mrs Snakenberg Home
Drama department presents a Christmas play Monday evening at the home of Mrs Paul Snakenberg. A collection will be taken to aid the school milk fund. The American Legion Auxiliary ladies offer comfort at the Woman's Relief room in the courthouse Monday December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snakenberg
Court House
Community clubs plan December meetings and charity events
The Rosemary club meets Mrs. Ray Bell and the West Chester J N Baker Relief Corps No 200 hosts an all day knotting comforts for the needy at the K P hall on Tuesday December 18 with a noon pot luck. Pythian Sisters convene at 7 30 pm with new officers to be installed by Mrs. G A Reinert. Wesleyan Missionary Society of the M E Church gathers at Mrs E E Stutsman’s home with Miss Alice Rowny leading and Miss Kathryn Latta speaker for guest night and a special Christmas offering. Wooster club holds Christmas exchange and program at Mrs Martin Whittaker’s with entertainment committee Mrs Herman Schultz and Mrs Martin Whittaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Harmony Community Club
Harold Klopfensceid
Joe Klopfen
Bertha
Mroe
Charles Greiner
Bertha Kloptenstein
West Chester
J. N. Baker
Relief Corps No
K. P. Hall
G. A. Reinert
Wesleyan Missionary — Society of the
M. BE
E. E. Stutsman
Alice Rowny
Kathryn Latta
the Wooster Club
Martin Whittaker
Intertainment Committee
Herman Schultz
Cardinals Fall In Double OT To Marshalltown
The Washington Cardinals lost to Marshalltown 33-31 after two overtime periods in a hard fought game. Key moments included Lysentery tying the score late in regulation, and Jackson and Wells trading baskets in the extras as Marshalltown wore down Washington. The setback follows a 1 point loss to Centerville, with the Cardinals showing promise for upcoming games against Burlington and other rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Inner College Cardinals
Stucy
Centerville
Metshilltown
Lewis Lysentery
Jackson
Thompson
Holgraver
Kilbride
John
Curt
Marashalltown
Curt Wells
Marshalltown
Washington
Warren Dickinson
Marshall County
Themeselves
Dubuque
Dusip
Jimmy Wells
Vythian Sisters Plan Wednesday Christmas Dinner at K P Hall
A Wednesday covered dish supper and Christmas party for Vythian Sisters and families is set for the evening at the K P hall. Attendees should bring a dish and a ten cent gift for exchange plus a toy per child. Tables and entertainment are organized by named volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P. Hall
Vythian
Harvey Wageoner
John Applegate
Pauli Ntarvey
Howard Wright
George Baker
Ted Crone
Football Banquet Held at Wellman
The 1934 Ke-Wash conference victors were honored at a Wellman high school gym banquet. Speakers included Captain-elect Joe Kehoe and Captain Geo Karr. Twelve letter men were announced. several first string players will graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma MelIntosh Miller
G. Karr
Joe Kehoe
Blumenstein
W. Lewis
Fuller
Mathess
Glider
Zillmer
Brown
Sheller
G. Gingerich
Moothart
Ainsworth Defeats Wyman in Tri County League Play
Ainsworth High remains undefeated with a 37 to 18 win over Wyman in the Tri County league. It was Ainsworth fourth league victory in as many games while Wyman’s second team beat Ainsworth 19 to 18. Ainsworth meets Crawfordsville next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Dee
Ainsworth High School
Wyman
Crawfordsville
Jackson Celver School Announces Holiday Program
Jackson Celver school will present a program featuring a one act comedy titled yt. witting Auntie. The event is set for Thursday December 20, 1924 with lunch served. Leona Kos, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Celver School
Leona Kos
Bethel Missionary Society Plans Wednesday Meeting
The Junior Missionary Society of the M E church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Chas Wolfe. A note recalls the Christmas gift exchange to Mercy Center Chicago. Used books and toys in good condition are acceptable for donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Missionry
Suey Wall
Chas. Wolfe
Miessionary Society
The
M. Je
Scnior
Mercy Center
Chicago
Liquor Raids Expand in Mason City Iowa
In Mason City and Clear Lake authorities arrested 60 men on liquor charge violations extending actions into north central Iowa. A 25 officer raid targeted night clubs and beer shacks with arrests booked for hearings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Clear Lake
Bucky Harris Returns as Senators Manager in 1934
Clark Griffith signs extant manager Bucky Harris to a one year deal to lead the Washington Senators after the Cronin sale to the Red Sox. Harris, famed as 1924 World Series pilot and 1925 pennant winner, faces pitching woes but hopes Monte and others rebound to lift Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucky
Harris
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Fox
Senators
Griffith
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Cronin
Yawkey
Washington
Detroit
Bengals
Boston Red Sox
Griffit
Capitol City
Fong
Washington Leader
Joe Judge
Demons Fall to Oska loosa 27 24 in Tricky Finish
Os kaloosa edged Washington 27 to 24 at home as Jordan hit a long shot and McCurdy scored late. Washington led most of the game with a 24 23 edge in the final minutes before Os kaloosa rallied in the last three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oskaloosa
Washington High School
Jordan
McCurdy
Hampsher
Power O
Watson i Mo
Roe
Jordan Rosas
Limbertson
Tucker
Mangold
Norton T
Woodford
Polishing by Turtle Ride Sparks Car Sale Plan
Prairie Center correspondent notes Frank Macon polishes his car by riding perched on a turtle while an assistant drives, claiming a shine the elbow grease cannot match. The bumpy ride leads to a wardrobe mishap as he buys new pants after a hitch at a clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macon
Frank
C. A. Ruebsam
Mrs. Rowan Heads to Los Angeles for Winter Visit
Mrs. Ella Rowan, over eighty, will leave at week’s start to spend the winter in Los Angeles with her sister and brother. Her sister is older, her brother younger, and Mrs. Rowan expresses lively optimism about the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ella Rowan
Los Angeles
Rowan
Ruth Norris
Another Thief Caught East Jackson
A short note reports a thief caught in East Jackson with brief tally totals and a referee identified as Duke of Grinnell. The lines list scores or penalties showing 10 4 8 2 and a 0 4 sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Jackson
Open Basketball Year at Richmond
Opening basketball shown Tuesday at Curino Hall where local C. O. F. F. beat Wayland’s V-8s by 42 to 0. Next game set for Tuesday night when Cosgrove's team will oppose the locals. Cosgrove reportedly fields a strong lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Dee
Yeas
Curino Hall
C. Oo. FF
Wayland
Cosgrove
Mole Assault in Chicken Coop and Egg Shortage Tale
Ruth Gideon recounts Mac Gideon capturing him while he walked near a chicken coop. Each day eggs missed by three o clock meant no eggs for gatherers. The opossum weighed six pounds proving he had not missed many meals. The hide sold for 25 cents, not enough to cover eggs and chickens eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Gideon
Mr. Oppossum
Ruth Gideon
Montgomery Moving to East Washington Street Property
Mr Malcolm Montgomery and family traded their farm for a property on East Washington Street and plan to stay connected to farming. They will move to the home now occupied by Frank Scrantons, with Mr and Mrs A R Reeves also planning to relocate there. Flo and Malcolm are missed at socials.
Hap the dog raises pups under Wellston schoolhouse
The dog Hap has a litter under the Wellston schoolhouse drawing scraps from meals and making noise during class. The note mentions Hap slipping into the building and tipping the waste basket, with Mrs. Edd Stoutner quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hap
Edd Stoutner
The Hawaiians as Polynesians Not Malays
The Hawaiians are Polynesians not Malays and a branch of the Mongolian race. Polynesians are not a pure race though sharing features, language, customs, religion and traditions. They are said to be mainly Aryan in origin with other bloods mixed, tracing migration from Asia via the Malay Peninsula and Java to islands, and reaching Hawaii possibly from Samoa around 500 A D.
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Asia
Malay Peninsula
Java
Hawaii
Samoa
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Clifford Thorne
C. A. Boice
Fileoen
Thorne
Fannie Cooke
Brooklyn
Ella
Sylvia Wartren
Rural Women's Club
T. W. Hunter
Will Marie
Grant Huinston
Frank Pringle
Alice Hunter
Milan Shields
Gertrude Maxwell
Steve Crawford
D. Quinn
Palmmer
Charles Jackson
BOX Ltd
Council Bluffs
James Hawthorne
Benedict
Des Moines
Ww A . U
Maisie Stewart
T. F. Barker
C. A. Owen
Jennie Acheson
Burn
D. C. Griggs
Lawrence Howell
Clarence Fulton
John Shebeck
Evelyn Crandall
Marjorie Keener
Miss Marie Landau
Marie Landau
Ethel McCreedy
Elizabeth Irwin
Rosemary Club
Jers. Casper
Charles Casper
Richard Johnson
Presbyterian
Washington Hustlers
John Combs
Robert Gates
Glenn Miller
Kimball Gates
Miers
Combs
Trohert Macons
Methodist
Unit 9
Walter Jarrard
Hays
Sabbath School
Llonor
Meek
Mary Deuel
Jennie Clendenning
Belle Ritch‘y
Frances Galloway
Mary Sowash
Martha Corcette
Jennie Smith
Clarvey Porter
Anna Riley
John Simpson
Ida Gordon
D. C. Fulton
H. C. Finney
Rainbow Girls
Verna Mangold
Howlard Mangold
Por Velma Pinke
Por Harry Crone
Mas Exchange
Ray Bell
Cardinals
Victor
Dusenbery
Scnao
Urlington
Ibeb
Blake
White
Holerave
Hibbs
Wells
Augustine
C. White
Frotter
J ” Edmonson
McCaleb
Gerdes
Smee
Keiper
Burnle
Monte
Weaver
Carj
Joe
Washingtons
Capitol Idol
Demons
Oskualoosa
Prairie Center
Mrs. Rowan
Wellston
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