Christmas Society Notes From Local Gatherings
Maurine McLaughlin and Charles McLaughlin hosted about thirty friends for tea yesterday afternoon with Carolyn Hamilton and Isabelle Leninton serving. The Commercial club hosted the annual Christmas ball with fifty couples dancing to Boyd's Snappy Harmonizers and red and green decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine McLaughlin
Charles McLaughlin
Ralster Meek
Carolyn Hamilton
Isabelle Leninton
David Livingston
Des Moines
Ted Gallup
Iowa City
Vincent Keesey
Fairfield
Elizabeth Bell
Chicago
Charles Cunningham
Harrington
Kansas
Francis Stewart
Commercial Club
Boyd
Washington
Howard Ma
Cardot Thanks for Support After Sickness and Death
We wish to thank our friends for help and sympathy during the sickness and death of our son and brother Gale, also for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barnes and Raymond.
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Gale
Frank Barnes
Raymond
Marriage Ring Tradition Across Ancient Realms
The passage notes a ring worn by the wife of the first pharaoh as a symbol of marriage. It remarks the ring’s probable ancient usage and its presence in Rome at the dawn of the Christian era.
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Rome
Christmas Midnight Mass at St James Church
The St James Catholic Church crowded for Christmas Eve midnight mass drawing many turnaways. The decorated interior with candles white gold altars and flowers set a fitting winter scene as Rev Father Doyle welcomed newcomers and praised the service.
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St. James Catholic
Father Doyle
Last Lord's Day Reminder at Church of Christ
Tomorrow is the final Lord's Day of the year and an invitation goes to all to attend. Bible School at 9 45, communion at 11 followed by a sermon on Giving Account of Ourselves and the Gospel That Paul Preached. The Young People's Society meets at 6 p m All are welcome. Christmas decorations remain on view. Frank W Sutton, Preacher.
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Bible School
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Paul
Frank W. Sutton
Safe Bud
Fadar Somebuddy
Washington
Christmas Frenzy Turns Shopping Into Frantic Spree
ABE MARTIN laments Christmas hype as shoppers flood streets and stores days before the holiday. He notes gift grabbing, window displays, and the social pressure of spending, while reflecting on changing customs and rising female participation in the Christmas business.
Royal Yegeo Japan ese Troupe at Eversons Hall Delights Crowd
Long article notes performances by the Royal Yegeo Japanese Troupe with a knife throwing father and four children, praising their skill and daring while the crowd reacts with enthusiasm. Also mentions a Masonic supper, a proposed banked license plan, and serenades by the Cornet band for Mr. Ditmars and the mayor elect Moreland.
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Everson's Hall
William Ditmars
Moreland
New Catholic School Proposed Under Sisters Supervision
Father Harding reports strong talk of establishing a Catholic school managed by Sisters. It would teach useful and ornamental branches including industrial training and household arts. The piece notes Catholic schools of this grade are thorough and mentions a marriage: Mr Wm Ditmars and Miss A B Sutton wed on February 26, 1874.
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Harding
Wm. Ditmars
A. B. Sutton
Pella
Sutton
Ainsworth Baptist Church
Foundling Maurice Claude Norman Smith near Brady Street
A newborn foundling named Claude Norman Smith is sheltered by Mrs. Shaffer in the northeast city section after being discovered on Mr. Brady's doorstep. Trustees seek a permanent adoptive family, with Mr. and Mrs. F T Smith planning to take the child to Oregon. The chair story about Charles S Rice’s 200 year old heirloom loom is noted.
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Firty
Brady
Shaffer
Moses
J. S. Reeves
Charles S. Rice
Chile
Wales
F. T. Smith
Oregon
Claude Norman Smith
Saloonkeepers Push to Extend Beer Sales Past Expiration
A street report claims saloon-keepers urged other dealers to unite to keep selling beer after the expiration date, signaling coordinated action among local liquor interests.
Population counts from 1873 county census report
The 1873 county census lists a total population of 18 975 with 68 colored residents, evenly split by sex. White males exceed white females by 245. The note remarks that most postwar births were boys.
Bone Dry Moon Reflects Dry Times and Crusade Imagery
A fragmented report notes a dry moon and mentions a woman's crusade signaling a period of drought and social upheaval. The language hints at scarcity, fatigue, and cultural tension shaping community mood.
Temperance Movement Stirs Washington Women in 19th Century notes
The piece reports women forming a temperance group led by Mrs Rev Spaulding as president and Mrs Rev Williamson as secretary. A church committee will recruit volunteers to canvas the city, procure pledge signers, and spread anti liquor messages. It mentions forged saloon notices and minor local happenings.
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Woman's Temperance
Washington
Ciy
Rev. Spaulding
Williamson
Iowa City Grows From University Town to City of First Class
Iowa City gains status as a first class city with a 15286 resident census count amid a booming university presence. Enrollment rises to over 8000 with facilities under construction including a $4.5 million medical plant and hospital and a $1 million memorial union.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Iowa
The
State University
Iowa Alumni to Gather in Washington County Reunion
University of Iowa students and alumni in Washington County will hold a Christmas recess reunion announced by Prof. Forest C. Slew of the alumni bureau. A planning committee includes Hines Mount Harry Rice and Henry Bailey. Plans for entertainment are underway with faculty may attend and speak, part of a state wide series to renew loyalty to Old Gala.
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Iowa City
Tee
University
University of Iowa
Washington County
Forest C. Py. Slew
University Alumni Bureau
Hines Mount
Harry Rice
Henry Bailey
Washington
Ensign
Paul K. Belting
Burton A. Ingwersen
Fortnightly Bible Department Postponed to January Fourth
Notices announce the Fortnightly club Bible Department will not meet until January 4. The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Presbyterian Church meets with Mrs. Wm Galloway Wednesday afternoon. GR DeMolay holds a special meeting Monday at 7 30 with initiation of new members James Sexton M C Harold Johnson Scribe. Sunshine Community club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Arthur Reubsam. Christmas exchange planned.
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IX Club
Harry Waggoner
Bible Department
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Wm. Galloway
James Sexton
M. C. Harold Johnson
Scribe
Sunshine Community Club
Arthur Reubsam
Senator Brookhart Enjoys Christmas Recess at Home
Senator S W Brookhart is home from Washington for the Christmas recess to spend time with family. He plans to attend a farm legislation conference in Des Moines next week and will return to Washington for Congress reopening in January.
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S. W. Brookhart
Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Congress
West Chester Town News Pats for Corn Bounty and Christmas Hopes
In West Chester readers report fat rab bits and bountiful corn fields boosting morale for a mild white Christmas. A schoolhouse program drew good attendance while local gossip mentions Florence Huber returning home for vacation and criticizes an unnamed man over an incident with corn.
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Amos Eluipter de Molay
C. A. Dewey
Warren Glasscock
Riley Provance
Ward Gilliland
Glenn Eldridge
Phil Mercer
W. T. Carson
Marion McLauughlin
Shirley Clark
McLaughlin
de Molay
Chapin
Monmouth Ilinois
Independent Club
Fred Palmer
James Bridges
James Swift
Cardot
Catholic Church
Aud
Church OF Christ
Abe Martin
Ellier
Kenneth
Nat
Dakota
Charley
Houdek
de Castro
Bacon
Moses Stone
Isbell
Order
Chris Hartman
Leon Mayer
Henry Clay
Jmayor
Canaana
John Shields
WY. Quigley
Bennett
J. G. Cowden
Clinton
Cowden
California
Rockefeller Foundation
Memorial Union
Cradle of Education
Lowa City
Iowa River
Mississippi
Territory
Ax Jance
Danbed
Ted Patec
Archieg Cove
Norwalk
Chas. Hebner
Iowa Ave
Senator Brookhart
West Chester
Florence Huber
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