Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Miller
The 50 year anniversary party honored the couple at the Mast home with over 50 guests. Bridesmaid Mrs S G Taylor and best man Joly Adams attended, recalling the 1885 wedding at the bride’s parents home near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Miller
G. W. Mast
S. G. Taylor
Crawfordville
Joly Adams
Ainsworth
Miller
Washington
Alburnett
Iowa
Mast Home
Mr. Miller
Howard
G W. Mast
Howard P Miller
Frances
NoOrve Mast
Glen
Henry Miller
Woussicket Club Christmas Party
The Woussicket Four Heclub met last Saturday afternoon with Maxine Jarrard at the Jarrard home. Eleven members attended along with leader Mrs. Walter Kyle and guest Mrs. Carl Jarrard, Ruth, Mary Ardith and Stanley. Esther Smith was chosen president with Ference Kyle as vice president, Virginia Wiley secretary and Louise Fishburn historian. Talks on Pasture and Time Saving Ideas were given, refreshments planned for farm bureau meetings, and a Christmas gift exchange followed by a seasonal supper.
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Woussicket
Maxine Jarrard
Carl Jarrard
Walter Kyle
Ruth
Mary Ardith
Stanley
Esther Smith
Ference Kyle
Vire
Nia Wiley
Louise Fishburn
Kyle
Gladys Turnipseed
Farm Bureau
Virginia Wylie
Martha Turnipseed
Stanley Jarrard
Muth
Maxine Era
Mary Ardith Jarrard
Pleasant Ridge plans Christmas program and exchange
Pleasant Ridge school will host a Christmas program and student exchange Monday night led by teacher Lucille Coffin at 2643 E of CC. A Presbyterian prayer meeting will also be held at the Eastwood home, 209 E Main, on Christmas morning at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Lucille Coffin
Meaing
Eastwood
An Old Idea in Medieval Notions of Knowledge
A note on the enduring medieval belief that learned speculations prove true without being tested by experience, reflecting on how such theories persist in intellectual culture and influence judgment.
An unclear anniversary photo cited by a relative
A relative states the pictured moment for the anniversary was not clear enough for use. The remark suggests uncertainty about image quality and suitability for publication.
Social Calendar Items and Meeting Notices
Notices detail deadlines for the social calendar by 10 AM Monday and list gatherings including Phiathea class at ME church with Mrs Paul Snakenberg, Wesleyan Missionary Society at 7 30, and Handcraft group rescheduled to December 30 at Mrs Melvin Gingerich, plus Damascus Shrine regular meeting at 8 PM at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snakenberg
East Ashington St
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Ernest Sal’aday
Melvin Gingerich
Nast
Madison St
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Committees Named for VFW Auxiliary Social Events 1926
The 1926 VFW Auxiliary social events committees were set at a recent meeting to oversee monthly activities and funds. January lists H W Ramsey S McAvoy and Jess Radda, February A D Rathmel Henry Kiene and R C Watson, March Dale Atkinson Emil Fink Ben Holt Reed, April Stella Palmer J R Palmer Rohre Ward, May Cleo Shockey Lloyd Dubois Floyd Banks Cops, June Tom Swift Sara Page B Swift Lucille Swisher, July August Everett Burnham June Pehler Laura Ford Ros Kiesey, September Blanchere cian Milo Steele Wood, October A F Palmer Agnes Deimerly Mabel Buckley, November Juanita Mat ers June Cook Bernard Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiiary
Auxiliary
H. W. Ramseyer
Sadee McAvoy
Jess Radda
A. D. Rathmel
Henry Kiene
R. C. Watson March
Dale Atkinson
Emil Fink
Ben Holt
West Chester
Spencer Reed
Stella Palmer
J. R. Palmer
Dai Rohre, Jr
Halle Ward
Cleo Shockey
Lloyd Dubois
Floyd Banks
Cops
Ainsworth
Tom Swift
Sara Page
B Swift
Lucille Swisher
Everett Burham
June Pehler
Laura Ford
Ros Kiesey
Blancherecian
Milo Steele
Wood
A. Fef. Palmer
Agnes Deimerly
Mabel Buckley
Juanita Mat’ers
June Cook
Bernard Walker
Birthday Wishes Sing Along in Local Postal Note
Many happy returns greet residents as birthdays are celebrated today including Mildred, Jean Jarrad, Wilma Snyder, Mela Horak, Ruth McGraw, Walter Barnett, and Lester Muck of Washington National Bank. Mr R L McGugin is away in Pennsylvania for winter. Bonny Barnett shared cake at the Journal office.
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R. L. McGugin
Pennsylvania
Mildred Br. Jean Jarrad
Wilma Jean Snyder
Mela Horak
Hast Jackson
Ruth McGraw
Walter Barnett
Lester Muck
The
Washington National Bank
Holiday Social Events in Columbus Junction
Social calendar in Columbus Junction details multiple gatherings. Mrs H L McRoberts hosts Tripe C class at Presbyterian church with pot luck and gift exchange. Mrs Howard Greer hosts a northwest area party. Shellbark club meets. Royal Neighbors lodge holds Thursday gathering with gifts. Whatsoever Society dinner includes readings and a playlet. Social Circle officers elected and charity cookies sent to Corner Bluffs orphanage. Sewing Club hosted by Mrs George Burns. Methodist church bazaar and chicken supper raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H L McRoberts
Presbyterian Church
Christina
Mises Irene
Laurence Direks
Jocelyn McBerts
Marie Curt
Clara Lynn Jean Gentzer
Mildred Neleonean
Hmawkins
Marvella Duncan
Margaret James
Virginia Holt
McRoberts
Howard Greer
Ethel Gabriel
Ela van Vitet
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Whatsoever Society
Joan Huston
Dorothea Bkry
Lee Huston
Laurene Gilkey
Dale Edmondson
Combatting Electrolysis on Bronze Propeller Boats
When a boat has a bronze propeller and an iron hull metal pieces of lead or zinc are attached to the outside of the hull to prevent electrolysis. This method aims to stop corrosion near the propeller and preserve vessel integrity.
River swells to block travel in Ethopia during rainy season
The Takkaze river rises about one foot above normal, creating an impassable barrier between the northern and central mawinees as rain continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Highland Social Club Entertained at MeeCreedy Home
Twenty members of the Highland Social club with families and guests enjoyed a pot luck dinner hosted by Mrs. Burke McCreedy and Miss Mae Laughlin at the Alex Mee Creedy residence on Thursday. Afternoon contests and Christmas tree plans for Monday night December 23 were announced. Guests included Mrs. Ernest Salladay Mrs. Orie O Connor and Mrs. Lloyd Hopping. The next meeting will be a pot luck dinner at Mrs. Will McCreedy's on Thursday January 9 with a special invitation extended to the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social Club
Alex Mee-Creedy
Burke McCreedy
Mae Mae-Laughlin
Ernest Salladay
Orie O'Connor
Lloyd Hopping
Will McCreedy
Pythian Past Chief Party at Johnsons
The Pythian Past Chief association entertained Friday evening at Mrs. Richard Johnson's home. Thirteen members and one guest, Miss Ida May Stevenson, attended. Officers were elected with Mrs. Ted Crone president, Mrs. G Reinert vice president, and Mrs. H G Miller sec treasurer. A three table bridge game preceded a Christ mas exchange and a two course lunch served by the hostess and her daughter Verrette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Richard Johnson
Ida May Stevenson
New Providence
Ted Crone
G. Reinert
H. G. Miler
Vernette
Sixty-Five Attend First Happy Hour at YMCA
About 65 young people attended the first Happy Hour gathering after the Messiah program at the Methodist church. Dave Fulton led carol singing with Oscar Cuddy Jr in charge of the session, held last evening before Christmas and continuing through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Dave Fulton
Oscar Cuddy, Jr
Junction Youth Gets Prison Term
Dean Hornacker, 19, resident of Junction, was sentenced in Burlingtion by Judge Oscar Hale to a reformatory term not to exceed ten years at Anamosa for robbing the Rock Island depot express office of 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coltmbus Junction
Der
Dean Hornacker
Rock Island
Burlington
Oscar Hale
Anamosa
Weather outlook for upper Mississippi lower Missouri valleys
Weather forecast for December 25 to December 30 shows considerable cloudiness with some precipitation in the northern portion. Near normal temperatures early in the week, turning colder latter in the period.
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Des Moines
Missippi
Missouri
Dayton Grove People Share Holiday Visits
Mrs J B Moore reports on December 23 guests at the Walter Leet home include Floyd Kinnan and family from Hesking with their daughter Wilma Leet and Janet Sweete of Washington. Local visitors Wellman and family called on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Floyd Kinnan
Jitrle
Wilma Leet
Janet Sweete
Washington
Walter Leet
Ivan Enfield
Charles
Richard
Wellman
Harold Timmins
Ara Amilone
Ted Anderson
Bruce Moore
Raymond Hannon
Dean Moore
Bloomsburg Named The Sole Town In Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, a 133 year old urban community and county seat of Columbia County, stands as the only town in Pennsylvania. The state houses 46 cities and 637 boroughs, but a special 1870 incorporation act designated Bloomsburg as the sole town in the commonwealth.
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State
Bloomsburg
Page Hundred
Columbia County
Pennsylvania
Christmas Program At United Presbyterian Church
A Christmas Eve program at the United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Readers and groups including Sunbeams and Beginners perform recitations and songs such as Away in a Manger and Santa Claus is Coming. The program features a Christmas story, musical readings, and a high school group arrival of Singing Santa.
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Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Max White Jr
Hazie Harbison
F. Sharpe
Santa Claus
Santa Clare
Bagigumeleiensens
Darlene Simkins
Jimmy McFarland
Junior Buck
Robert McRee
Wen Sindhaeeueesthi
Hazel Hunt
Saaznes
Pity Simking
Coker
John Walker
Farland
Mary Bele Muvical
Mildred Pressley
Edna Lyle Lockett
Paul Sharpe
Jesus
Junior Ko
Tracy Norris
Santa
The Ruby Known as Gem of Gems in Lore
A Los Angeles Times writer hails the ruby as the gem of gems. Legends say it was placed on Aaron's neck by God and a flawless ruby shields its possessor from enemies. An Indian legend notes rubies lighting the gods’ crown.
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Los Angeles Times
Aaron
No 10 Downing Street and its founder Downing history
The piece traces No 10 Downing Street as the historic home of British prime ministers. It notes George Downing born in Dublin in 1622, moved to Salem in 1687, Harvard graduate 1642, and later scoutmaster general to Oliver Cromwell. He built on Whitehall land in 1677 as a reward for service to Charles I.
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Downing Street
George Downing
Harvard
Dublin
Salem
Mass
London
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Downing
Whitehall
California joins United States after Mexican War
After the Mexican War declaration, American forces hoisted the U S flag in California and the area was ceded to the United States on February 2, 1848 under the peace treaty. Mexico also ceded lands now including Nevada Utah Arizona New Mexico and part of Colorado in exchange for 16 295 000 dollars.
Folsom Man Defined From Paalom NM Artifacts
A Folsom man term refers to a Stone Age North American inhabitant from the late Pleistocene. The designation stems from artifacts found near Paalom NM in 1824.
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North America
Paalom NM
Baptists Vote On New Pastor Call in Washington
The Washington Baptist church considered a call to Rev. John D. Carstensen of Osage as pastor, with hopeful family details noted. The pulpit committee led by Charles W. Long praised the candidate and expected him to begin around February, amid sermons by Rev. D. F. Coon and musical offerings by Mrs. William Hesseltine and Miss Ernestine Murdock.
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John D. Kern
Osage
Grettude Morrison
Washington Junior College
Harlan
John Dodd
Charles W. Long
Carstensen
D. I. Coon
D. F. Coon
Washington
Mr. Coon
Christ
Christmas Hope Fades If Hartley Finds Lost Billfold
A Hartley man loses a billfold containing several weeks of savings and the only photo of his son. The money was to fund a Christmas trip to Nebraska. without it he may cancel plans, prompting a plea to leave the billfold at the Heffler cafe for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Charles Harti
Mr. Hartley
Nebraska
Hill
Ueffler
Fingerprinting Program For Washington County Schools
Washington county schools will receive equipment and charts for fingerprinting pupils. J Edgar Hoover head of the FBI told state officials the national movement has begun and local authorities have joined. Prints will be filed in civilian FBI records.
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Des Moines
Washington County
H. M. Putnam
Washingto County
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ranitel
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Prudential Insurance Company
Ray P. Liggett
Geo
A. Pauls
V.ew
Bonny Barnett
Journal
Force
Bunny
Enterprise P.T.A
Enterprise
N. BE. West
James Lemley
W. O. Ralston
Vivian Bridges
O F. Crayne
Merry Christmas
E. M. Bridges & Co
South Side Square
Sherman Brothers Drugs
Johnson’s
C. S. Lemmon Or
Tome
John W. Lemmon
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Ainsworth WV. P
Folsom Man
Centralpark
Woman’s Relief Corps
the Christ
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B. F. Schwartz
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles A. Crane
Marguerite Reister
Evelyn van Zanty
Carleton Haven
Leonard Strohm
Her
Crayton
Blair
Florence Hout
Hazel Blick
Verna Mangold
Theo Helen Logan
Vera Darbyshire
Ruth Boyer
Ruth Mary Dunbar
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