Social and club gatherings fill town week
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Paul hosted a Thursday evening at 422 South Third Avenue with two tables of five hundred. Mrs Paul Gorham won high score and a two course luncheon was served. The Snowball Social club met at Mrs. Arthur Wiley’s with most members present despite bad roads. plans for weekly winter gatherings and a holiday dinner were formed. Horse Shoe Pitchers held a banquet at the city hall for about 100, with a short play and fiddlers, followed by a talk by Alex Marboure and socializing. Other clubs met at Kensington Christmas party, H. H. group, Woman's Missionary society, O. L. club, and Rebekah Lodge, concluding with a Christmas lunch and gift exchanges. Lloyd Kesseltine, home on Navy leave, celebrated at his mother’s with about twenty relatives. he will sail for South America in January.
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Donald Paul
South Third Avenue
Paul Gorham
Walter Conner
Howard Miller
Arthur Wiley
Armour Griggs
Horse Shoe Pitchers Club
Reyally
Green Squire
Lyman Bunce
Orville Dayton
Alex Marboure
H. H
George Hopping
O. L. Club
Carl Schneider
Clarence Randall
Charlie Palmer
John Koehler
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
George Bell
Wellman
Revekahs
Washington
Mason City
Lloyd Kesseltine
United States Navy
Alice Hesseltine
Victorola
Floyd
New York
South America
Egypt School Candy Social Announced
A program and candy social are planned at Egypt school on Tuesday December 21. Geneva Prebyl is the teacher coordinating the event and asks ladies to bring boxes. 26113.
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Egypt School
Geneva
Snowball School Hosts Evening Program and Box Social
A program and box social will be held at Snowball school four miles northwest of Washington on Wednesday evening December 22. Teacher Doro thy Bruty, 26113, leads the event with candy social proceeds likely aiding school activities.
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Washington
Dorothy Bruty
School Program and Candy Box Social at Pleasant Ridge
A program followed by a candy and box social will be held at Pleasant Ridge School on Monday evening December 20. Roxie Beenblossom is the teacher involved in organizing the event.
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Pleasant Ridge
Roxie Beenblossom
Past Noble Grand Circle to Meet With Mrs Jugenheimer
The Past Noble Grand Circle will meet with Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer Monday evening. A Christmas exchange and election of officers are planned.
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Oscar Jugenheimer
Queen Bethers Plans Monday Meeting With Esther Martin
Mrs Esther Martin to host Queen Bethers meeting Monday evening with Mrs Ruby Anderson leading. Attendees urged to bring a toy for the Christmas box 26203.
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Queen Bethers
Esther Martin
Ruby Anderson
Christmas Candy and Box Supper at Franklin Center
Ledger entry notes a candy and box supper hosted by Franklin Center School District No 5 on Tuesday December 21 at ? o'clock. Letha Moore, teacher, urges ladies to bring boxes.
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Franklin Center School District No. 5
Letha Moore
Bible Department Meeting at Mrs Wilson’s Home
The Bible department of the Fortnightly club will meet Monday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Frank Wilson at 26312.
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Bible Department
Frank Wilson
Rebekahs Plan Christmas Party and Dinner
The Rebekahs and families will hold their annual Christmas party next Wednesday evening December 22 with gin at 5 30 p m. Those not solicited for food should pay 50 cents per plate. 26203 Past Noble Grand Circle will meet Monday with Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer at 623.
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Rebekahs
Booster Club Meeting With Mrs Mart Whittaker Scheduled
The booster club is set to meet with Mrs Mart Whittaker on Tuesday to discuss upcoming activities and fundraising plans.
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Booster Club
Mart Whittaker
For Sale Items Across Local Stores
Ads note half price dolls at Lemmon's Pharmacy and dolls wagons for girls and boys at Graham's Department Store. Special Christmas features in stationery and candles from Nicola and Harmon are offered.
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Graham's
Dep't
Nicola
Harmon
Prize Gifts and Holiday Notices Crop Up in Local Ads
Local ads list found items and sale notices for gifts and greenery. Phillips Drug Store offers purses and bill folds, Wolf Floral promotes greens centerpieces, Warren's advertises Begonia Melior bulbs, and Homer Stephen highlights a gift department. Triangle Auto Supply seeks Alemite greasing outfit for a car. Wittria's Harness Shop and The Se Store feature scarves and handkerchiefs for Christmas.
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Phillips Drug Store
Freeed-Eisemann Radio Sought at Brown's Tire Shop
Wanted advertisement offers a Freed-Eisemann radio as a Christmas gift. Brown's Tire Shop advertises the item and invites inquiries from readers.
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Freed-Eisemann
Brown's
Wanted holiday stock draws buyers to local shops
Triange Rule Supply Co promotes Christmas stock with a genuine Boyce Motormeter appeal and practical gifts. The 98e Store advertises silk box patterns and colors priced at 50 cents a pair in multiple sizes.
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Boyce
Triange Rule Supply Co
For Sale Large Stock of Vanity Cases at 98e Store
Christmas gift item notice states a large stock of vanity cases available in gold and silver at the 98e Store. The brief ad emphasizes holiday gifting potential and stock, with no further details on price or size.
Store Nightly Hours Through Christmas
Nicola and Harmon announce the shop will stay open every night through Christmas as a customer convenience.
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Niccola and
Harmon
New Bridge Lamps Arrive Just in Time for Christmas Gifts
McNamara Furniture Co announces arrival of new Bridge Lamps this morning perfect for holiday gifts and stylish home decor.
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McNamara Furniture Co
Ladies urged to buy value house aprons for gifts
H L Ward and Co advertises several ladies to purchase extra value house aprons priced at 59 cents each as gift items.
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H. Ll. Ward and Co
Lemmon's Pharmacy Christmas Dolls Ad Reduction
Notice reads Our Christmas presents to you read our reduction on Dolls in our Ad on page 6 Lemmon's Pharmacy announces discounted dolls and a holiday offer at the store.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
For Sale Childrens Candies and House Ad
For sale a six room house with garage and a stock of Crane's Ideal Candies for Kiddies Christmas five cents sold by Geo L McDaniel Druggist. Found the place to get toys is in the rear of our store Nicola and Harmon offering new and best toys in stock.
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Crane
C. Geo. L. McDaniel
Nicola and
Harmon
Wanted men to buy wives new sewing cabinet
McNamara Furniture Co advertises a Christmas sewing cabinet purchase for wives. Graham's Dept Store offers sale items including picture books toys Christmas tree decorations handkerchiefs and other gift necessities.
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McNamara Furniture Co
Graham
Dolls at Half Price for Christmas Gifts
WANTED FATHERS AND MOTHERS to view our stock of dolls offered at one half price for Christmas gifts. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Gifts for the Whole Family at Graham's Dept Store
Graham's Department Store advertises a large selection of books for boys and girls inviting readers to browse and buy gifts for the whole family. Nicola
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Nicola and
Harmon
Phillip's Drug Store Appeals to Shoppers
Lost time spent in our store will not be lost. We think you'll find what you want at the price you want to pay. Phillip's Drug Store.
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Phillip
Christmas Hand Duster For Sale
For sale a hand duster in a Christmas box priced at 49c. Warren's Seed Store offers this handy cleaning aid to please the lady of the house and save extra work.
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Warren's
For Sale DeLorme Chocolates Assorted Boxes
For sale two boxes of home made assorted chocolates including creams neurats caramels and other pieces. Each box weighs about two and a half pounds and costs one dollar. Geo L McDaniel Druggist operates the listing.
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Delorme
Geo. L. McDaniel
Christmas delivery and gift offers from local shops
A wanted ad seeks a box of Whitman's Chocolates for Christmas morning home delivery. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises a Gift problem with an Exmond Blanket for the car or home. Wiltzris Harness Shop hawks beautiful patterns priced 4.50 to 6.00 dollars.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Wiltriz
For Sale Bargain Basket Gift Savings Tips
Gift purchase savings frugal tips listed by H. J. Ward and Co. advertise a bargain basket sale offering ideas to cut costs on holiday or occasion gifts.
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H. J. Ward and Co
McNamara Furniture Co Presents Gift for Him
Found the gift he will appreciate a smoking stain. We have all kinds sizes and colored designs at McNamara Furniture Co.
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McNamara Furniture Co
Triangle Auto Supply Co Christmas Gift Accessories
Found the store offering a full pout supply of car accessories suitable for Christmas gifts. Triangle Auto Supply Co. advertises a wide range of items for auto enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.
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Triangle Auto Supply Co
For Sale Eveready Lights Christmas Sale at Brown's Tire
For sale Eveready flashlights with battery and ring hanger offered for 14 dollars 25 cents at Brown's Tire Shop.
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Eveready
Brown's
McNamara Furniture Co Seeks Foot Stool Style Upgrade
McNamara Furniture Co announces a push to improve home comfort with their new foot stool designs. The ads promote functional seating additions aimed at modernized living spaces.
Turkish Towels in Various Sizes and Colors
The 8e Store offers a large assortment of Turkish towels in multiple sizes and patterns. Prices range from 10 to 50 cents each, with many colored and plain options available.
Wanted 100 Car Owners To Gift The Chains This Christmas
Triangle Auto Supply Co advertises a rush offer aiming at 100 car owners to buy a new set of The Chains for Christmas. All sizes available at the local store.
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Triangle Auto Supply Co
Gift for husbands from Wittri¢s stock belts
Wanted notice seeks several ladies to purchase belts from Wittrís stock as gifts for their husbands. The brief, terse ad underlines available belt selections and the sales offer.
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Wittri
For Sale The Family Gift Vietroka Orthophonic
McNamara Furniture Co advertises a Vietroka Orthophonic for Christmas sale. Buyers are invited to hear the phonograph and try the new Orthophonic records.
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McNamera Furniture Co
McNamara Furniture Co
For Sale Decorated Pottery and Glassware Pieces
For sale decor Pottery and colored glassware individual pieces and sets from Nicola and Harmon.
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Nicola and Harmon
For Sale Coxwell Chairs and Hosiery Gifts
Coxwell chairs offered in new designs and colors with a special Christmas price. McNamara Furniture Company advertises all sizes of Phoenix Silk Hosiery for ladies as Christmas gifts at 98e a pair at the 9c Store.
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Coxwell
Phoenix
Boudoir Lamps Featured by McNamara Furniture Co
Gift buyers are pointed to an assortment of boudoir lamps from McNamara Furniture Co as a seasonal selection. The ad highlights multiple styles and finishes for home decor, inviting customers to choose lamps suitable for bedrooms and intimate spaces.
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MceNamara Furniture Co
Beacon Blankets Gift Offer for Christmas
The $8e Store promotes Beacon Blankets described as warm friends to make someone happy this Christmas with a thoughtful gift option.
For Sale Gifts for the Whole Famigo at Graham's Store
Classified note advertises gifts for the entire family available at Graham's Department Store. It highlights a sale at the store and invites shoppers to browse the holiday offerings.
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Graham's
Dep't
Christmas Exchange at Priscilla Club Host Home
The Priscilla club is entertained at the home of Mrs. O F Boller on Tuesday December 21 at 2 30 pm. The ladies will conduct their usual Christmas exchange.
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Priscilla Club
O. F. Boller
Christmas Entertainment at Haskins Church
Christmas entertainment at Haskins Church scheduled for Wednesday evening December 22 at 6 o clock. Promises seasonal program and community gathering with music and carols.
Christmas program and social at Straw College School
A candy social and Christmas program will be held at Straw college school on Wednesday December 22. Ladies are urged to bring boxes and sandwiches with coffee served. Grace Beaghart is the teacher. Also a program and box supper at Red Brick school Tuesday evening December 21 at 8 o’clock. Everyone is welcome. Marie Wenger is the teacher.
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Straw College
Grace Beaghart
Red Brick
Marie Wenger
Prairie Flower school Christmas program at church
Prairie Flower school presents a Christmas program and candy social at Prairie Flower church on Thursday December 2 at 7 30 p m Lunches will be sold Esth er Booth teacher 26313
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Prairie Flower School
Prairie Flower Church
Esther Booth
Christmas Tree Program for Children in District Parishes
A Sunday 1:30 PM program in St James basement invites children from Washington Richmond and Pleasant Plain parishes to enjoy Santa Claus a tree and toys. All are welcome to attend.
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K. Off
St. James
Washington
Richmond
Pleasant Plain
Walnut School Social Event Planned for Wednesday
Social at Walnut school scheduled for Wednesday evening December 22 with hot lunch provided. Florence Thomas, teacher, requests ladies to bring boxes.
Education at any age: Mrs Freem enrolls at Northwestern
Mrs N O Freem a 77 year old widow and former Methodist minister's wife from Chicago believes it is never too late to learn and has enrolled at Northwestern University to pursue study.
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Chicago
N. O. Freem
Northwestern University
Local residents share travels and holiday plans
Miss Dade Shearer returns home from Greencastle Indiana where she teaches at DePauw University. Several Ainsworth and Richland residents visit shop and travel for Christmas. Ruth Hedges expected home from Oberlin. Inez Fitch heads to Cedar Rapids for vacation. Edna Mercer to Des Moines. Grace Singston travels to Richland. Mauree Applegate returns from Wisconsin. Grace Hill ladies aid hold baggar and bake sale at Washington Cleaners.
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Dade Shearer
Greencastle
Indiana
de Paw University
Inez Fitch
Wallace School
Cedar Rapids
Mauree Applegate
Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin University
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Washington Cleaners
Crystal Spheres Supplant Ornate Bases for Lamps
A compact trend shifts away from elaborate china and pottery bases toward crystal spheres as the preferred stand for table lamps. The change reflects a move toward simpler, modern styling in household décor.
Christmas Gift Games Sold by Nicola and Harmon
Nicola and Harmon advertise a large assortment of all new games for Christmas gifts inviting customers to visit and view the selection.
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Nicola and
Harmon
Holly Wreaths and Ornaments at Warren Seed Store
Residents urged to visit Warren Seed Store to purchase holly wreaths and tree ornaments for Christmas decorations. Local shoppers may find seasonal embellishments and gift items available at the store.
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Warren Seed Store
For Sale Mobiloil Gift For Christmas Car
For sale a 5 gallon can of Mobiloil as a Christmas gift to help the car run better. We stock all grades for all cars. Triangle.
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Triangle Auto Supply Co
Ladies Seek Gift for Him at Lemmon’s Pharmacy
An advertisement offers 100 ladies a chance to buy a Ben Wade pipe as a Christmas gift for men. The message promotes Lemmon’s Pharmacy as the place to purchase the requested pipe decorative item.
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Ben Wade
Lemmon
Christmas Flowers Offer From Warren's Seed Store
Notice asks readers to place orders for Christmas flowers at Warren's Seed Store. The short ad urges appreciation for customer orders and identifies the store.
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Warren's Seed Store
For Sale Bridge Sets and Holiday Table Scarfs
McNamara Furniture Co. advertises bridge sets for sale and mentions a new table scarfs for Christmas gifts. The note highlights how the wife would appreciate the scarf as a holiday present.
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Ali
McNamara Furniture Co
Phillips Drug Store Christmas Toilet Ware Gift Drive
A local store advertises toilet ware gift sets for Christmas to help young men impress their girlfriends. The notice promotes a selection of affordable gift items and invites customers to visit Phillips Drug Store for purchases.
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Phillips Drug Store
Candles of All Sizes at Nicola and Harmon's
A large assortment of candles in various sizes styles and colors is available at Nicola and Harmon's shop inviting shoppers to browse and choose decorative pieces for home ambiance.
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Nicola and
Harmon's
For Sale New Tire and Tube for Car
Triangle Auto Supply Co offers a Christmas sale for a new tire and tube for his car. Low prices and all fines highlighted as economical gift options.
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Triangle Auto Supply Co
Gift ideas to brighten homes at Warren Seed Store
Found the necessary gift to brighten up the home with options like Gole Fish Canaries or a Poll Parrot. Warren Seed Store presents appealing pets and decorative choices for cheerful households.
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Warren Seed Store
Freshman Masterpiece Radio For Sale By Triangle Auto Supply
For sale a freshmen masterpiece radio advertised as a nice family Christmas gift. The listing notes Triangle Auto Supply Co as the seller and promotes the item as a suitable holiday purchase.
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Triangle Auto Supply Co
Lost Opportunity Leather Goods at Wittiing's Harness Shop
An urgent sale announces leather pocketbooks and bill folds priced to sell as gift ideas. Wittiing's Harness Shop promotes quick purchases to secure a real opportunity for gifts.
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Wittiig
Fancy Garters Offered as Inexpensive Gift at Store
An advertisement promotes ladies garters as a stylish gift option priced at 25e per pair or 98e for multiple pairs at a local store with a focus on affordability and usefulness.
For Sale Good Values in Pictures
For sale items with good values are offered at McNam. The notice is brief, listing available pictures and asking interested buyers to inquire at the shop.
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Kensington
Wm. Simkins
Ainsworth
Shephard
Minnie Jackson
Hattie White
Etta Marsh
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
W. W. Wilson
R.L. Medugin
Ivan Rehmel
N. M. Speidel
Palestine
T. A. Michels
F .G. Moore
W. M. Fitzwilliam
Noble Grand Circle
Lemmon’s
Wolf Floral Company
Homer Stephen
Wittria
Haskins Church
Walnut School
Florence Thomas
Hilma Richardson
Ruth Burt
Grace Hesseltine
Grace Singston
Charles Houds
Richland
Walter Graves
Margaret of Wyman
Ruth Hedges
Oberlin College
Mrs
Carl Hedges
Edna Mercer
Des Moines
Olav Brammer
Fairfield
Angus
Gust Bramer
Nick McCleery
Iowa City
J. W. Gray
Mre. L. KR. Robinson
Anna Wilkens of
Wyman
Gilbert Freeman
Ottumwa
Augustia College
Roy Mallory
Idna Tobin
Helen Jones
Adam
Gene Tunney
Ming
NBA
Gitt
Rio of Stars
Robin Bell
Aevers
Aar
Marty Karow
Alichi#an
Gantgi
Kavon
Clark
End Bel
Wolverines
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