Church and lodge announcements from December gatherings
A page of local notices lists multiple group events. Lexington church aides host December 17 at 1 39 pm with a Christmas exchange and entertainment team. Da macus Shrine meets December 16 at 8 pm. Oregon Has kins church Christmas program December 19 with Santa and tree. Odd Fellows discuss initiatory degree with two candidates December 16. P P A Christmas party for children December 17 at 3 15 pm. West Chester PTA December 16 Christmas music program. Eureka Ladies Aid December 17. Past Noble Grand Circle Christmas exchange December 16. United Presbyterian children's Christmas party December 20 with gift exchange and mission donation. Rebekahs meet December 20 with grab bag and dues. Wallace BP Avs meet December 17 with 10c gift and dues.
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Carrie Dill
Boyerett Smith
Irean Oldfield
Aid Society
Lexington Church
Win Five Stone
John Maple
Lloyd Phillips
United Presbyterian
Ore
Indian Mission
Local Officials Named in Historic Pageantry List
The passage lists named officers including Margaret McKee as vice oracle and Frances Buser as past oracle with roles such as recorder Mary English and receiver Nita McKean. Additional titles include marshall Minnie Maxwell chancellor Roxie Hawkins outer sentinel Dorothy Bebb and inner sentinel Mina Bullis.
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Well
Oracle
Margaret McKee
Frances Buser
Recorder
Mary English
Nita McKean
Marshall
Minnie Maxwell
Chancellor
Roxie Hawkins
Outer Sentinel
Dorothy Bebb
Inner Sentinel
Mina Bullis
Local families share visits and birthday surprise
Washington R R No 4 reports a Wednesday visit by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and families to Ed Simmering. A Friday gathering at J E Linder concluded with a birthday surprise for Mrs. Linder. Ed Simmering and family hosted Sunday calls at Stanley Marshall’s, with several neighbors dropping by the Whephart, Simmering, Kephart and Rucksam homes for afternoon chats and music.
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Washington
R. R. No
Dev
Charles Anderson
Ed Simmering
Chas. Eckhart
Robert Kephart
J. E. Linder
Edison
Stanley Marshall
Joe Simmering
Norman
Ed Custer
Chas
Elevator riddle in London building lift joke
A visitor to London jokes about anchoring a four story building to move the lift. When asked how he would do it, the elevator man responds with puzzlement, highlighting the absurdity of moving a building to relocate the lift.
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London
Cocoa composition and stimulants noted
Cocoa contains caffeine in small amounts and theobromine as the main stimulant. It also includes fat, protein, starch, water, crude fiber, ash, gum and tannin according to the source.
Thoxine advertised as fast relief for sore throat
A drug store ad promotes Thoxine as a doctor prescribed remedy for sore throat and coughing. It claims quick relief without gargling and offers a money back guarantee. Bottles priced 35c 60c and 1.00, available at McDaniel's Drug Store and other drug stores.
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McDaniel’s Drug Store
Clay Township Farm Bureau Elects Waterhouse Reeve
Washington County Farm Bureau notes report Max Waterhouse reelected director for Clay township and Mrs. Grant Horton elected vice chairman at a Clay church meeting. County Agent Montgomery outlined past year work and next year plans. The event featured a community singing, a play Detour Ahead, duets, solos, and movie reels followed by hot sandwiches and coffee.
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Clay
Waterhouse
Clay Township
Clay Church
Max Waterhouse
Grant Horton
Montgomery
County Farm Bureau
L. Stewart
Jackson Holds Township Election At Center
Jackson township residents met at the Jackson Center Friday night to elect officers for the coming year. P F Whisler was elected township chairman and Mrs Joe Knotek was chosen vice chairman as the program proceeded.
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Columbus Junction
Todd Post No. 355
Mabel Baker
Joe Schoch
May Lewis
F. H. Johnston
Eva Bretz
Hl. BR. Thomas
Charles Hanft
Hanft
Marshalltown
Henrietta Salmon
Jetta Turkington
Ainsworth
Arthur Mewhirter
Relief Corps
Henry Boyd
S. P. Morgan
A. (. Sipe
William McNay
Columbus High School
Genevieve Fedderson
Columbus
Winfield High School
James B. Reaney
Hattie McGrew
Adelia Letts
Rh. W. Owen
Oak Camp No. Hhot
RON. A
Conesville
Grace McCormick
Oracle
Minnie Max
Jackson Township
Jackson Center
P. F. Whisler
Joe Knotek
Crawfordsville Leader Retains Post Amid Farm Bureau Meetings
Joe Ho Jones of Crawfordsville, vice president of the Town Farm Bureau Federation, was retained Saturday at the American Farm Bureau Federation Meeting held in Boston.
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Joe Ho Jones
Crawfordsville
Town Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Boston
Iowa Delegation Shines At National Meeting
Mr Jones reports a splendid meeting with Iowa represented by twenty five delegates. The event was the largest attendance in years and Mrs Ellsworth Richardson received a special service award for her work with Iowa women and agriculture. Jones also visited New York and Washington D C on an eastbound trip seen as profitable and enjoyable.
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Iowa
Ellsworth Richardson
Richardson
Jones
New York
Washington D. C
Calves and Traffic Bureau Talk From County Association
The county pig feeders urge boys to begin feeding calves now to finish well by show time and plan weigh ins by January 1. Meanwhile the Washington County Baby Beef club questions a traffic bureau refund idea tied to Interstate Commerce Commission docket 1700 and urges no retainer fees and state wide coordination for any collections.
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Baby Beef Club
Washington County
Interstate Commercce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Association
Traffic Bureau
Shipping Officials Press State Association Report
Several shipping association leaders have drafted a report to the State Association outlining current industry concerns and proposed amendments to regulations affecting maritime commerce. The document emphasizes safety, cargo efficiency, and uniform standards across ports.
Dog Recovers From Cave Prison In Iowa Rescue
Lawrence Mills crawled into a cave in Oakland Mills Iowa to free Bingo the dog trapped since Wednesday. The dog’s muzzle was chewed by a raccoon that followed him into the hole. Rescue crews and over 30 men spent five days blasting the entrance so Mills could pull Bingo to daylight.
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Oakland Mills
Iowa
Lawrence Mills
Bingo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Damacus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Edith K. Pulver
H. P. Hazel Haven
Oregon
Haskins Church
Odd Fellows
LO. O. BF
Centennial Po P. A
West Chester Po
Parent Teacher Association
Eureka Ladies Aid of the
Eureka Church
Oral Mayo
Rebekat
Fritiv
Wallace BP. OT
Toy
Benco”’ Flyer
J.C. Penney CO
Martha Butler
Washington R
Daisy Simmering
Sewelry
Lemmon's Jewelry Store
Washington County Farm Bureau
Charley Casper
Ted
H. L
Walker
Misses Knotek
Casper
Veda Casper
Ruth and
Patricia Smith
Jackson
Joe Jones
Shipping Association
Herman’ Funeral Home
SOO West Main Street
Court House
Grahams Chain
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