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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

5

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Salary refunds procedure told in Iowa court and politics

Des Moines December reports warn state officers on refunds to face a Democratic party blacklist while Attorney General O Connor prepares an opinion on claims. The act cut pay, with officials debating constitutional validity and possible refunds. Executive council members eye about $800 each in refunds, while most intend to forego claims amid political pressure. A separate Washington County case seeks quiet title on disputed state land with action set for January court.

Des Moines Democratic Party Supreme Court Edward L. O'Connor O'Connor Elaine Comntrolin Reneral Executive Council Will Leo J. Weeman O'Connors District Court Washington County Iowa City of Washington Ss. W. Livingston Dee

Campfire Girls Hold Christmas Party at Methodist Hall

Between fifty and sixty attendees including Campfire girls and guests enjoyed a Christmas party at the Methodist church social hall. A shared dinner featured salad, Christmas cookies, and candy with red and green tapers, candle lighting, and a dramatic program ending with Santa arriving to gift guests.

Methodist Church

Christmas gatherings and club notices in Crawfordsville

The White Way club met at Mrs. Jessie Wells with a decorated home and a Santa visit. Officers were re elected and next meeting set for January at Mrs. Yertie Stewart. The C S club hosted a December afternoon with Christmas thoughts and exchanges. Chapter L of T T T shared a Christmas party with baskets and gifts. Everette Stewart hosted Give and Take with bridge and a white elephant exchange. Plans for January cooperative supper were made.

White Way Club Jessie Wells Santa Claus Nellie Booth Blanche Foriash Miss Pearl Smith Henry Wagenknecht C. S. Club Rudolph Wagenknecht Alvia Wagenknecht Robert Stephens Anna Wafenknecht Dee Crawfordsville L. of Helen Huston Everette Stewart East of Ainsworth Arthur Krause Joe Tobin Joe Tob'n

Theta Chom Chris Dy Party Weep Christmas Club Event

The Theta club held a Christmas party Tuesday at Miss Helen Carecon's home. Bridge games flowed with a two course luncheon in Christmas colors served by Misses Helen Carson and Helen Greiner. Prizes went to Mrs. Francis Haney, Mrs. Fred Stow and Miss Dorothy Shively. The next party will be hosted by Mrs. M. J. Cruise.

Willay O'Loughlin Howard Holt Fannie Buchwalter Helen Critz C. V. Dautremont William Ingram John Knittel A. Hi, Pogre Frank Lafourek Helen Shrade J. P Theta Club Helen Carecon Meidge Helen Carson Helen Greiner da Sy Franklin St Bridge Francis Haney Fred Stow Dorothy Shively M. J. Cruise

Obituary of Minnie Jackson 1856 Ohio native dies

Mrs Minnie Jackson dies and funeral services set for 2 30 Friday at the Methodist church in Ainsworth. Native of Ohio born December 19 1856 at Lytlesburg daughter of Thomas Hirte and Elvira Sears Harding. Family moved to Almaworth with parents when young, later lived north of Ainsworth.

Minnie ¥. Jackson Ainsworth Ohio Almaworth Mrs. Jackson Lytlesburg Oahio Thomas Hirte Elvira Sears Harding Washington County Ines

Funeral for Gerald Dean Wolfe Held Wednesday

Funeral services conducted at one o clock Wednesday for Gerald Dean Wolfe infant son of Willis Wolfe and Grace Wolfe. He was born in Washington on April 27 1934 and died December 17 1934 at seven months old. Rev A A Wing presided at L A Jones funeral home with burial at Richland. He is survived by his parents two grandmothers a grandfather five uncles two aunts and other relatives.

Gerald Dean Wolfe Willis Wollfe Grace Edwards Wolfe L. A. Jones Funeral Home Richland Rev A. A. Wing Washington End Dave

Fragmented verse fragment about missing little hands

A fragmentary poetic lines express longing for "little hands" missed during weary hours day or night. The phrasing repeats missing someone or something tender, echoing a nostalgic sentiment common in personal verse.

Littl Hands

Christmas Program at Highland Center December 21

A Christmas program will be held at Highland Center Friday afternoon December 21 with teacher Vera Foss present. Parents and friends are invited to attend as sandwiches pie and coffee are served at 26213 Prairie Flower Box Social. A community social at Plas and Will Christian church is planned for Monday evening with related activities.

Highland Center Vera Foss Prairie Flower Box Plas Will Christian Church

Christmas Eve event at Ute School hosts carols

Invitation sent for a community Christmas Eve gathering at Ute with an extremes of 465 minute play titled Clack Willy Choir and Christmas Carols performed by young people. A fruit salad and cookies will be shared by families. Rebekah initiation postponed. Location 26203.

Ute Tend Fe Social Rebekah

Definition of antique furniture ages to 100 years

The article defines antique furniture as pieces at least 100 years old and retaining 90 percent original material. It presents the broad standard used to classify items as antique.

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