Christmas Community Gatherings and Club Notes
A run of neighborhood events highlights club life with multiple Christmas parties. EB O W club planned a Dec 19 dinner at Mrs Amos Norton's and a Dec 29 meeting at Mrs Joe Maxwell's, while Wyman Community club hosted a Dec 9 all day gathering with potluck and Christmas program. Other groups shared Easter Star and Methodist Ladies Aid activities, Booster club gifts, and branch meetings featuring carols, readings, and a Washington bi centennial art program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. O. W. Club
Ed Grayson
Charles Sloat
Amos Norton
Joe Maxwell
T. H. Huston
Wyman
Frank Jamison
J. CC. Cannon
J. N. Davis
Sam Turkington
L. EB. Coad
Ralph
Benefit Socials Highlight Eastern Star Activities
Local news describes an Eastern Star ten cent social at Mrs. J. E. Ream's home with about fifteen women hemming table cloths and Christmas decorations. A separate note mentions Mrs. Robert Brinton moving to Des Moines and entertaining guests, plus a busy schedule of club meetings and holiday events through December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
J. E. Ream
Leland Morrison
Henry Berdo
Robert Brinton
Des Moines
T. H. Berd
Brinton
Hand dyed scarf and hats offered at bargain prices
A hand dyed scarf of silk or fine wool is suggested as a pleasing gift. Hats are advertised at $1.00 or $1.50, with sale prices up to $5.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrins
Annual Holiday Men's Party at the Y
The Ys Men's annual Christmas party and family night was held in the Y community room Tuesday evening with a regular dinner and program. Mrs. Lewis Warren and Mrs. Richard McCleery performed, several Christmas stunts occurred, Santa Claus distributed toys, and Dr. W. D. Dwyer chaired arrangements with Max Marble Ralph Scott and Claud Tucker on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Community Room
Lewis Warren
Richard McCleery
Santa Claus
W. D. Dwyer
Max Marble
Ralph Scott
Claud Tucker
Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting at K P Hall
The regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters was held Tuesday evening at the K P hall. Mrs. Will Clark presided in the absence of the most excellent chief. The business of the order was taken care of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Will Clark
Social calendars list church and club gatherings this week
The C D of A sewing circle meets at Lucy Dempsey's home Wednesday evening. Womens Home Missionary Society of M E church with Mrs Julia Cavender at 620 South Iowa Thursday 2:30. G T club with Mrs Dale Denison Thursday. Younger Set Dancing Club hosts a dance Thursday evening December 17 at nine. U P Auxiliary and Kensington meet at the church Thursday afternoon. Rebekah Xmas entertainment Thursday night December 17 with program and treats for children. Christ Church Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Elmer McClure 302 East Madison. Regular business meeting follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Roger Jones
J. H. Genkinger
Charles Thomas
T. F. Barker
A. Anderson
C. D. of A
Lucy Dempsey
Womens Home Missionary Society of
M. KE
Julia Cavender
South Iowa
R. D. Page
U. P. Auxiliary
Baptist Kensington
West Chester
W. C. Ralston
T. Pine
Lucy Leet
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Elmer McClure
East Madison
Xmas Party Planned for Sabbath School Grades
The nursery and beginners classes 1st 2nd and 8th grades of the U P Sabbath school will hold a Christmas party Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3 30 at the church.
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U. PP
School Programs and Suppers Announced in Four Nearby Areas
Salem School hosts a box supper and program on Thursday with Della Downs as teacher. Cedar School near Washington schedules an evening program with Edna S. Witting serving hot lunch. Grant School west of Washington invites Friday evening program and hot lunch led by Helen Turnipseed. Pleasant Hill School southeast of Washington holds a Monday night social with Marjorie Iytle directing and hot lunch.
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Salem School
Della Downs
Cedar School
Washington
Edna S. Witting
Grant School
Helen Turnipseed
Zhols
Pleasant Hill
Marjorie Lytle
Memorial services mark late Justice Salinger in Iowa
In Des Moines memorial services were held for Benjamin I. Salinger a former Iowa Supreme Court justice from Carroll who served on the state bench 1915 1920 and was chief justice in 1920. Meantime prisoner Austin Navin refused to testify in the Edward Watson murder trial at Fort Madison revealing Navin’s 40 year sentence for a 4 year old Fort Dodge robbery murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Benjamin I. Salinger
Supreme Court
Salinger
Carroll
Myron Tullar
Austin Navin
Iowa
Fort Madison
Edward
Red) Watson
Webster County
Tullar
Navin
Watson
George
Sonny’ McIintire
Fort Dodge
McIntire
Frank Bittner
Ser
Life sentence handed down in regional crime case
A regional court sentenced a convicted participant to life in prison for involvement in a crime. The ruling names the defendant and the charge, with the court setting the length of the sentence and any related penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ving
Dakota farmer proclaims mule Old Jew oldest in service
Des Moines reports J. H. Warburton of Dakota holds thirty five years of active farm service with his mule Old Jew. Har ry Linn of the state department of agriculture believes the animal may be the oldest mule still working, having been used regularly during the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. H. Warburton
Dakota
Harry Linn
Department of Agriculture
Warburton
Four-animal team sought after aged mule
For 15 years the assessor rejected the mule, deeming her past workable age. Believed to be 38 years old, the animal remains in question as part of a four-animal team.
Master Builders Convention Opens with 100 Contractors Attending
The twentieth carnet convention of the Master Builders Association opened with about 100 contractors present. Speakers included Gov Dan W Turner and Frank Wetherell, representative of the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Master Builders Association
Dan W. Turner
Frank Wetherell
Iowa
The
American Institute of
Architects and Ed R Brown Named in Iowa Legislative Record
Architects and Ed R Brown, a member of the Iowa legislature, are noted in a brief legislative record highlighting their roles and contributions within the state's assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed R. Brown
Iowa
Sioux City Air Mail Route Linked to Omaha and Watertown
Sioux City will be connected by air mail with Omaha Nebraska and Watertown South Dakota starting January 1. Postmaster General Brown gave assurance to Senator Peter Norbeck. The line will extend from Omaha to Fargo North Dakota and connect with a mail line to Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Omaha
Neb
Watertown
Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
Brown
Fargo
N. C
Minneapolis
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Ek. O. W. Club
Grayson
Myrtle Davis
Beastern
Will S. Hemmings
Glenn Mace
Astern Star
Howard McBride
Jay Brown
Fred Bey
Frank Crabb, Jr
Chicago
Ladies Aid General Meeting
Booster Club
Martin Whittaker
Milford Anderson
Whittaker
Bert Dill
Arthur Duensing
Farm Bureau
Merle Eckels
Anderson
Anna Springer
Mrs. Palmer
Winnie Palmer
Methodist
Palmer
Kyle
Jeanette Kyle
Carol Forgey
Geore Washington
Frankie Bennett
Carrie Kyle
Frances Minick
Alice van Viiet
P. H. Club
S. E. Sigafoose
Earl Kephart
Roy Kephart
Country Club
Havre
John Gam
Carrie Dill
Everett Smith
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Rural Women’s Club
Claude Rhodebeck
P. BE. O
Ralph Dougherty
Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
J. E. Lemmon
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the
West Chester Methodist Church
I. Ek. Coffey
Rebekah
M. E. Church
Bethany Shrine
Cedar Falls
Damascus Shrine
Pythian Sisters of
West Chester Temple
George Foster
Hampshire
Deere
Himerson Gang
TH. C. Corm
H. C
Rock Island
H.C
Earl C. Galloway
Chas. Brown
O. C. Patterson
Rothschild’s
G. T. Club
Dale Denison
K. C. Hall
Iowa Briefs
Mule
H. S. Ward & Co’s
Ward's
France
la France
Ity
Vashe’’ Compacts
Jacquard
H. S. Ward & Company
East Side Square
Washington, Iowa
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