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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1924
Page
6
Letters from Pattle Creek recount daily life at a sanatorium near New York era, detailing surgeries tonsil removal and stomach tubing, patient anecdotes, staff praise of Dr Kelloge and Dr Norman, and social scenes as patients discuss ailments and seek homeward care.
The Welfare Committee asks residents to donate discarded records for boys at Knoxville Hospital. Please leave items at the Journal office by Saturday December 20. Mrs. E. W. Stussel calls for community participation.
The U and L club hosted by husbands featured five hundred and socializing at J. W. Maxwell home with high scores and playful stunts by the men. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Garrett. Walnut Women’s club met at Mrs. Joe Wolf’s home with rug making lessons and decorations discussed. Young People’s Sunday School party at Mr. and Mrs. Witterman’s on South Marion Avenue included contests and prizes. Fortnightly club music night featured a men’s program with Mrs. FE D Morrison hosting and an orchestra of violin, cello, and piano led by R. L.
A week of community events runs December 16 through 23 with church groups, clubs, and school activities. Pythian Sisters and Alma H Holland Missionary Society host meetings, while Bridge Club, Art Department, and Arizona-related groups gather at homes and schools. Ophelia Miller is feted. Rebekahs, Rural and Welston clubs hold dinners and box socials. a candy social and tea are on the schedule with school events near Washington.
Metro presents The Shooting of Dan McGrew at the Fox Theatre Wednesday and Thursday with a musical score and Robert W. Service poem adaptation. Crail's features 3 for 25 cents magic mitts and 3 for 50 cents ladies' linen handkerchiefs. Also notes Christmas cards, savings club prizes, and holiday plans from local vendors.
Discount sale offers 10 and 15 percent savings on all footwear. special price on Boyce midget model at 2.95. Brown's Tire Shop referenced. J D Seaton of Keota visits city for a land deal and discusses real estate career after farming.
The Ladies of the Harmony club plan a bake sale on Saturday December 20 starting at 9 o clock along with a Wool Comfort sale prepared by club members. Shoes featured include an all rubber four buckle arc tic at 2.85 and four buckle arctica at 2.95. Atchison's north side. Mrs W D Shearer will visit family in Los Angeles with sons Everette and Frank planning to join later for permanent residence. Save 10 to 15 percent on shoes for Christmas shopping.
A Christmas event announced with a children's program and a festive treat. Supper is served at 6:30, and each member should bring a covered dish along with additional dishes and sandwiches for their family. By order of M. E. C. 6113.
Wholesale commodity prices rose slightly in November, up about one half of one percent from October across 494 commodities. Food articles climbed 1.5 percent, clothing materials metals chemicals and drugs up just over one percent, and the miscellaneous group rose 2.5 percent.
The Standard Bearers announce a bake sale to be held at Washington Cleaners a week from Saturday December 27. Also notices for J BLO meeting at 2:30 with Mrs W W Wilson, a Christmas program and other club meetings with scheduled times and attendance urged.
A box supper is scheduled at Hazel Dell School on Friday December 19. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and attend. Alice Hesseltine a teacher is listed. The YMCA meeting at the Methodist church will start promptly at 7 30 PM this evening.
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