Christmas events fill local clubs with festive programs
Mrs. Lloyd Humston hosts Rural Woman's club as seventeen members and two guests attend a Christmas program featuring piano solos, readings, and poems. Kolan club plans a December 15 dinner at Nell Trottman home with a three course meal and decorated tables. Indian Creek Ladies Sodality hosts a Christmas exchange with a tree and Santa. Damascus Shrine ceremony at Masonic Temple features elaborate decorations, formal dining, and candidates. E. O. W. club gathers at Mrs. Grayson’s home for social time and plans a December 22 Christmas party at Amos Norton’s.
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Lloyd Humston
Rural Woman's Club
Harve Porter
Harley O'Loughlin
Marion Porter
Lloyd Hamster
Frank Pringlé
Will Marie
David's City
Cy Bush
Frank Heinzman
James Phillips
George Nelson
Elmer Cherry
Val Fuhr
Barnew Carlson
C. Raedebeck
Glen Schwartz
Charley Cherry
Porter
Kolan Club
Nell Trottman
Indian Creek
Solad Cliy
Fred Garrett
Santa Claus
Herman’ Wallace
Archie Farrier
Garrett
Clara
Henry Mineart
Lana
Roge Reid
Ida McDaniels
Louise Harwood
Cecil Glascock
Eva Michels
Mary Louise Harwood
Gertude Hammer
Doris Martin
Barbara Cuddy
Winifred Carris
Blanche Beatty
Alice M
Ruth Bridges
Edna Bridges
Alice Meek
L. B. Lupton
Damascus Shrine
Maud Davis
Mia. Lulu
B. Mackinnon
Cedar Rapids
D. Tilden
Oldaker
Snyder
Ora L. Rogers
Kalona
John McConaughy
Berger
Winfield Shrine
Ed Grayson
E. O. W. Club
East Third Street
Amos Norton
Charles Soat
Chicago
Arnold
Community Notices Roundup From Local Groups
Local clubs schedule meetings and fundraisers in December and January. The BE O W club gathers at Mrs Ed Graysons home Thursday evening. Shumala Girls host curiosity and bake sale at Washington National Bank on December 19 with Santa. W R C meets Saturday afternoon. Baptist Choir plans Christmas music practice Friday. Grace Hill ladies aid holds a bake sale and bazaar at Washington Cleaners December 15. Beypt School hosts a program and candy social on December 2 1 with boxes requested. Snowball School near Washington hosts program and box and candy social December 22 under Dorothy Bruty and Dorothy Bruty is listed as teacher.
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Shumala
Washington National Bank Built'a
Santa Clauss
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Washington Cleaners
Beypt School
Tuesaday
Geneva
Washington
Dorothy Bruty
Franklin Center School District No. 5
Letha Moore
Pleasant Ridge School Candy and Box Social
A candy and box social is held at Pleasant Ridge School on Monday evening, December 20. Roxie Beenblossom, teacher, 26113 The Business Men's Volleyball class of the Y M C A will meet at seven oclock instead of 7 15.
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Pleasant Ridge
Roxie Beenblossom
Past Noble Grand Circle Meets with Mrs Jugenheimer
The Past Noble Grand Circle plans a Monday evening meeting with Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer including a Christmas exchange and officer election. 26213 Queen Estherss will assemble Monday evening with Mrs Ethel Martin and Mrs Ruby Anderson will lead.
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Estherss
Ethel Martin
Ruby Anderson
Bible Department Meeting At Fortnightly Club
The Bible department of the Fortnightly club will meet Monday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Frank Wilson. 26212
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Bible Department
Frank Wilson
Rebekahs Plan Christmas Party and Dinner Next Wednesday
The Rebekahs and families announce their annual Christmas party and dinner next Wednesday evening December 22. Dinner is served at 5 30 p m. Those not solicited for food are asked to pay 50 cents per plate. 26203
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Rebekahs
Past Noble Grand Circle Meeting Scheduled For Monday
The Past Noble Grand Circle will meet Monday evening with Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer. The Booster club will meet with Mrs. Matt Whittaker Tuesday afternoon for the Christmas exchange.
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Matt Whittaker
Priscila Club to Meet at Mrs Boller Home
The Priscila club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. O F Boller on Tuesday December 21 at 2 30 p m The ladies will have their usual Christmas exchange now 6203
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Priscila Club
O. F. Boller
Pastors Prepare for Week of Prayer in January
The Washington ministerial association plans its annual week of prayer from January 3 to January 7. Services will be held each evening at undisclosed locations with the general program to be announced. Pastors urge church members to keep the week free for the services.
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Washington Ministerial Association
Schools to Reopen After Holiday Vacation
There will be a general exodus of teachers from Washington as they return home for the annual holiday vacation. Schools will reopen Monday morning, January 3, at nine o'clock to resume the remaining weeks of the first semester.
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Washington
Fire destroys key Eddyville buildings in $76000 blaze
Fire of unknown origin devastated Eddyville early today, totaling about $76,000 in damages. The post office Oldham building Masonic hall and the opera house were destroyed in the blaze.
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Associated Pres
Eddyville
Wood alcohol found in holiday firewater warning issued
The federal prohibition office in Des Moines warns liquor buyers for holiday use after tests show samples with more than four percent wood alcohol. The advisory notes the danger to consumers and urges caution and avoidance of affected products.
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The
Associated Press
Des Moines
Federal Prohibition Office
German Cabinet Defeated Resigns in Reichstag Vote
The government of Chancellor Marx resigned after a 249 to 171 defeat in the Reichstag on a non confidence vote. A Portland Maine bank installed a bronze peephole defense feature to aid police in monitoring vaults against bandits and burglars.
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Associated, Press
Berlin
Marx
Reichstag
Portland
Maine
Ancient Greek Pebble Voting Method Described
The Greeks used a pebble voting system with one urn per candidate. Voters tossed a white pebble to support a candidate and a black pebble to oppose them, a practice lasting about two and a half millennia.
New Ink Transfers Wallpapers to Clothing and Draperies
A New York sale introduces a transfer solution that applies to wallpaper and then stamps unfadable glory onto clothes and draperies. The product promises durable transfer of designs from walls to fabrics.
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New York
Iowa Officials Welcome Women in State Legislature
Des Moines December 17 statehouse leaders praise Iowa voters approval of a constitutional amendment allowing women to run for legislative office. Governors Hammitt and other officials hail the move as advancing equality and strengthening state governance.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hawkeye
Iowa Business Woman
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Hammitt
Rameau
Johnson
Gibson
Whitney
New Books at Chilcote Library Highlights
A list of recent poetry and prose titles available at Chilcote Public Library. Featured authors include Carhart, McGee, Bingon, Monroe, Cullen, Guest, Stett, Ficke, Teasdale, Nicholson, Thayer, Orcutt, White, Inge, Laughlin, Harburton, Kipling, Colum, Bolitho, and more.
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Chilcote
Countee Cullen
Mr. Cullen
Edgar A. Guest
Lew Stett
Wisconsin
Arthur D. Ficke
Ficke
Davenport
Sara Teasdale
Kenyon Nicholson
Apeton
W. R. Thayer
W. D. Orcutt
Caves Near Pine Studied For Limewater Petrification
Researchers explore Arizona's natural bridge area near Pine where limewater may foster mineral growth. A report notes that an ordinary object left for months could become petrified within the lime-rich caverns.
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Arizona
Pine
Direct aerial mail link to prison island Solove Sky
A new direct air route has been established between Me cow and the prison island of Solove sky in the frozen White Sea, carrying passengers and mail. The service enhances communications with the remote penal facility and promises quicker transit to the island.
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Mecow
Solovesky
White Sea
License Radio Notes
Eight more days until Christmas. The note promotes shopping and reminds readers of an offer from last Friday to help with purchases. It highlights a wide selection available and urges readers to visit.
Chevrolet Confidence Amid Muddy Mt Vernon Roads
Lewis Warren touts weekend visits to Mt Vernon in all weather as proof a Chevrolet will handle the roughest roads. The dealer boasts instant delivery on in stock Chevrolets and cites a loyal customer who values her car highly, saying it could not be traded for a new one.
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W. A. White
W. R. Inge
C. BE. Laughlin
Europe
Clara
Laughlin
Richard Harburton
Kipling
Seven Seas
Padraic Colum
Ireland
Wiliam Bolitho
Italy
Mussolini
Lewis Warren
Mt. Vernon
Sam
Christmas Morning Buick Delivers Cheer With Santa at Wheel
Readers imagine a Christmas morning scene where a Buick Sedan arrives at the doorstep with Santa driving. The piece suggests families would be surprised and delighted by the festive arrival and the idea of tuning in to radio for Christmas carols as children discover gifts.
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Santa Claus
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Garland
B. BE
Mahank
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C. C. Sherlock
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Fallodon
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Pageal House
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