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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
2
Crawfordsville resident Elmer Krantz breaks local husking record by collecting 215 bushes in one day at the Knox Dunn farm near Wy Man. The achievement surpasses his usual average and tops the community’s husking marks.
Mrs. Lester Small was discharged yesterday from Washington County Hospital. Mrs. Ralph Kleese and her son William Ross were discharged this morning. Frank Boyd of Haskins was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical care.
Bathrobe arrivals mark the season as Catharine Hull teaches at the University of Minnesota arrives for Christmas vacation with sisters Henrietta and Josephine to follow. Mrs. R. H. Walter travels to Peoria to visit sister Mrs. J. W. Abrams. Albert Beasty of St. Louis visits sister Mrs. Bruty. Dr. A. A. Dockum called to Osage. mother Mrs. R. B. Dockum recently operated. The Dougherty Bros. advertise gifts and seed store promotions.
Betty Eicher plans a two week Christmas vacation from Parsons College as a sophomore while her parents Congressmays and Mrs. Eri Blecher plan post holiday travel. Iowa State Teachers College students from Washington area head home Friday night and return January 6. Everett Hayes and Dove Runner arrived for Christmas leave from Town State College Ames with a $300 4‑H scholarship noted. Fresh eggs from W. S. Reister & Sons. Mrs. John Campbell's sale starts Saturday at 10:30 AM.
Dr. Miller of Wellman was elected president of the Washington county medical society at the annual officers election after a Congress hotel dinner. Keith Droz of Washington was named vice president, W Kyre of Washington secretary and treasurer. W L Alcorn was re-elected as delegate to the state convention with E Stutsman as alternate. Seventeen physicians attended the meeting. Dr. B J Dierker of Fort Madison spoke on Breast Tumors.
More than fifty Campfire Girls attended a guest party at the Methodist church socials. Dorothea Snyder, Caroline Strong and Jean Davis lit the Wolhelo cau des. Mrs T A Michels and daughters told Dickens story, six girls gave poems, carols followed each segment, and Jean Davis acted as Santa delivering gifts.
Keota hosted several Christmas gatherings with local clubs and the school faculty. The Standard Bearers held a potluck and devotional at Miss Chalott Kirkpatrick's home while Miss Velda Kirkpatrick led devotions. CM P E O members shared a no host dinner at Mrs. W Richardson’s, with a tree and jingled gifts by Mrs. Floyd Carris. The Keota school faculty Christmas party at H A Hofer’s included a gift exchange.
Mrs. I J Yohe of Mediapolis aged 81 died at 10 30 last night at the Zion home in Columbus Junction after a two month stay with her sister Mrs W H Zion Funeral services and burial will be held at Mediapolis her maiden name being Miss America Wright She was born in May 1854 Her husband died years ago She leaves sister three stepsons and one stepdaughter eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren all in her Baptist church membership
Conesville Oak camp of Roy al Neighbors of America elected officers for Conesville. Edna Snyder serves as oracle, Daisy Kemp as vice oracle, Winifred Maxwell as recorder, Mary Sitgieton as receiver, Luella Nicholson as chancellor, Neva Maxwell as marshal, Millie Maxwell as inner sentinel, Roxie Hawkins as outer sentinel, Margaret McKee as manager, Frances Buser as musician, Dr. Jessup as physician, Minnie Maxwell as past oracle. Installations planned for January.
American Legion Auxiliary meeting outlines a four month series of pot luck suppers for auxiliary families on the third Thursday of January February March and April. Donations include 2 to the milk fund three months plus 8 to Goodfellows 3 to Y W Party and 1 Christmas seals. Plans to ship Christmas boxes to veterans four miles away Mem membs enjoy Hepatica Bluebirds program with carols pantomime Away in the Manger featuring Jo an Keifer Betty Jean Snakenberg and others. Refreshments served by the social committee. Bluebirds treat included popcorn balls and candy.
Harmony Club met at Mrs. Edna Crile's Brighton home for a one o clock luncheon. A three course roast chicken menu fed fifteen members at a long table decorated in red and green with an impromptu Christmas program and a gift exchange from an improvised chimney.
The West Chester group will meet Friday at J. R. Griggs’ home to assemble a Christmas box. Members should bring or send gifts such as towels, fabric, stationery, toys, handkerchiefs, or pillows under 25 cents to be donated.
A feature notes Icelandic beauties compared to distant locales, asserting Iceland’s share stands with the largest worldwide. The discussion frames beauty as a global phenomenon linked to travel and cultural reach.
The notice details a week of club meetings and Christmas parties across groups such as P. E. O. Chapter 1, Rebekahs, O. E. S., Masons, Baptist Women, Pythian Sisters, Eastern Star, and M. E. Church groups. Events include pot luck suppers, initiation ceremonies, bridge tours, choir parties, and children’s gatherings with times, locations, and organizers.
Courthouse staff held an oyster stew and Christmas party at the county home last evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Van Dorin and representatives from the sheriff's and welfare offices served on the committee. Comical gifts were exchanged and County Treasurer Marion George acted as Santa Claus.
The Christian church missionary society will meet at 2 15 tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs W W McFarland. Rev Vernon H Carter will lead devotions and study on the theme Benevolence. Members are asked to bring copies of the October and November issues of World Cal! magazine.
The Baptist Women Missionary Society plans a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs. John Dodd's home with Mrs. Dodd presiding. Devotions will be led by Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Ben Coppock. Lesson by Mrs. C B Yard, Mrs. W S Saville and Mrs. W T Moore on Open Gates to the Holy City. Roll call The Star of Hope.
The text notes a rule in a Chinese game where the loser must drink a full glass of wine to signify defeat. It describes the ritual as a social or competitive consequence of losing a round. No specific people or dates are provided.
The V E W Auxiliary held a 6:30 PM pot luck dinner with 21 members attending. Officers outlined the year’s social plans, announced monthly committees, fund drives, and plans to raise funds for the Eaton Rapids cottage fund and milk fund, plus a Christmas basket for a veteran and family.
The Washington Community Players present Wienles on Wednesdays in a 9 pm broadcast over WSUT. The event invites community members to tune in for the radio play.
The Zambezi is described as the largest river of Alvies, flowing toward the Indian Ocean. The passage notes its vast reach and significance within regional geography.
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