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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

10

Local Society, School, and Church News Briefs

Elected officers named for F Lodge and the Ladies Aid at Conesville Methodist Church. Farm rentals, ministerial association meeting at Letts, and various community visits and events noted. Cotter high school basketball beat Yarmouth 30 to 15 with a 21 to 11 win in the preliminary. A junior class play raised about $50. Miss Pollock coached the cast. Funeral notices for Willard Ingraham and Edward Grpgle recorded. A Missionary meeting with a fruit gift exchange and a shower is described.

F. Lodge David Woodruff William McCann Columbus City Louisa County Ministerial Association Letts Travats Washington Russell Maxwell Linden N. J William Cotter Lewis Foss Town Implement Dealers’ Association Des Moines Yarmouth Columbus High School Pollock Ingraham Willard Ingraham Conesville Methodist Church Conesville Edward Grpgle Winfield Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Myre Rodrucks South J. Carson F. H. Johnston Ramsdale Vere Walker Peoria Ill George Masonholder Muscatine Girls’ Missionary Society of The United Presbyterian Church C. S. Ramsdale

Kola Trees Imported From Africa Reach New World

Kola nuts containing caffeine, used as a stimulant in tropical Africa, come from a tree that has been introduced into the New World.

Africa New World

Foot of the rainbow guides dream seekers

A reflective musing on pursuing dreams as many “pots of gold” lie along the path. It suggests some men possess the vision to recognize opportunity while others miss it.

Christmas Party Invite At Fairview School In District

Invitations have been sent for Fairview school Christmas party this Friday. All in the district are invited to bring their dinners and spend the day. Community attendance reflects a festive, cooperative observance.

Vince Tellin Fairview Fairview School John Krebs Fred Henry Frank Dave Paul Rotenberger

Leo McCaleb Visits Brother in Long Beach

Leo McCaleb left Sunday for Long Beach California to visit his brother Lyle in the U S Navy. The item also lists local social visits and movements including Miss Erma Pressly from Burlington and several families in nearby towns during the week.

Leo McCaleb Long Beach Brother Lyle Ruth Norris Ainsworth Erma Pressly Burlington Maxine Welliver Washington County Hospital California Lyle U. S. Navy Rolla Gardner Dau

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