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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
3
An obituary notice remembers Mrs Della Wallace Gurges and her mother M Y Wallace who departed this life between 1906 and 1928, noting the Christmas memories and honoring the family's loss.
Last Friday afternoon Miss Ruth Shatia led East Prairie school pupils and friends through a program. Santa arrived, distributed candy and popcorn, and helped give gifts from a decorated tree. Miss Sual la provided gifts. mothers received wall pockets and men cigars. A large Christmas party with dancing and refreshments is set for Washington Country Club tomorrow night. Other items cover a bridal shower, a Washington wedding, and a BE 0 W Christmas party with two-course dinner and gift exchange.
Notices list several community meetings and socials. The Woman's Mission group of Bethel Presbyterian plans a Wednesday 2 PM gathering with Miss Mai, while Washingtoage No 26 will observe the I degree Thursday at 7 PM. Other events include lodge candle dates, social hours, and church group meetings at various venues.
In a tense exchange Jimmy Masters and Virginia debate love and friendship. He insists their bond remains platonic as she probes whether he has ever loved anyone, while a shared past hints at deeper feelings. The scene unfolds at a quiet home with a mantel clock marking late evening.
Virginia Fellows, secretary to Professor Bla, is teased and envied for efficiency and poise. A late night encounter with Jimmy reveals unspoken feelings, shattering the calm facade as she confronts doubt about friendship and love.
Crawfordsville Dec 24 James Alvin Jarvis of Crawfordsville died yesterday at 11 AM after a brief pneumonia illness following influenza. Born in Morning Sun, he lived as a farmer in that area and later at his Jarvis home in Crawfordsville. Survived by six children in Indiana Nebraska and Illinois, funeral 10:45 Wednesday at Smith residence, then Morning Sun for services at the Methodist church with Rev W Harr, interment Morning Sun.
The last film starring Colman and Banky ends their on screen partnership. Samuel Goldwyn presents a synchronized sound production at Gratam Theatre Monday through Wednesday. The film traces a modern English romance amid forced separation and desert setting, recalling Barbara Worth.
A Lorain Ohio Journal item notes nostalgia when spotting an antique ukulele bought at the time of marriage. The piece reflects on aging and the sentimental value of past purchases as readers recognize familiar objects from earlier years.
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