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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1931

Page

3

Local Club Meeting and Wedding News Highlight Area Families

About fifteen members of the E. O. W. club gathered at Mrs. Joe Maxwell’s home for a regular meeting with Mrs. Robert Daw son presiding. Miss Char lene Mathews, a house guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Schulty, was named the club’s guest. In a separate note, Miss Helen Smith wed Eugene Bruce Campbell in a Memorial Union ceremony attended by 60 relatives and friends. Rev. G. H. Cessna officiated under candlelight with family members as witnesses. The couple plans to reside in Ames after a motor trip.

Carolyn Carbee Harriett Reister Maxine Baxter Patsy Ann Jimmy and Dimmy Susan Betty Drake Mary Elizabeth Atchison Harry Turner Evelyn E. O. W. Club Joe Maxwell Robert Dawson Emma Garret Charlene Mathews Elizabeth Schulty Sam Miller Helen Smith A. V. Smith Eugene Bruce Campbell M. G Campbell Ainsworth Memorial Union G. H. Cessna Viola Smith Lucille Smith Viola Leora Milliken Mendelssohn Marie Smith Mark Campbell Ruth Kauffman Marvin Smith Lynn Avenue Ainsworth High School

Brighton Grade Pupils Tested By Health Unit

County health unit examined 143 Brighton grade students. 36 were defect free while 107 had 156 total defects. Defects ranged from eyes and teeth to thyroid enlargement and mental handicap. two notices were sent to parents, one for defects and one for examinations with no defects found.

Brighton County Health Unit

Reading residents honored at South Iowa avenue party

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Busby of Reading and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Miller of Ottumwa were guests of honor at a Leslie Eicher home gathering on South Iowa avenue. Hosts included Wicher Widmer Dodder and Harve Busby families. Rock games and nephew refreshments were noted. {Summary retains entities and events. some OCR fragments omitted for clarity.}

Jesse Busby Reading Leslie Eicher Iowa Avenue Jesse Miller Ottumwa Wicher P. G. Widmer Harve Busby Miarrison Dodder Roger Mildred Jane Wicher

Mothers adopt Vick Colds-Control plan

News that Vicks VapoRule makers have perfected a plan for better control of colds to lessen number and severity and reduce costs. The plan accompanies Vicks Nose & Throat Drops, a companion product to VapoRub, presenting a new preventive idea for colds.

Vicks VapoRule Vicks Nose

Vicks Plan For Cold Prevention And Aftercare

Brief tips on using Vicks Drops for early cold signs in children and adults. Use Drops at first sniffles to prevent colds, and VapoRub at night after a cold starts with throat and chest massage and warm coverings for inhaled vapors. During the day use Drops as needed for comfort and 24 hour coverage without heavy internal dosing.

Vicks

Trial Offer by Local Druggists

Local druggists promote Vicks VapoRule and Vicks Nose Drops with a Vick Plan to control colds. The plan promises reduced number and severity of colds and offers a money refund if customers are not delighted with results.

Vicks Vick

Methodist church oyster supper at 6 30

Wednesday the men of a local Methodist church plan an oyster supper at the church at 6 30 pm Miss Dorothy Masson entertained her old school friends at her home this afternoon

the Methodist Church Dorothy Masson

Church Youth Watch Party and Club Meetings Noted

A Thursday watch party for Baptist church youth will be hosted by Rev and Mrs A A Vin. DeMolay boys hold a dance at the Masonic Temple after the basketball game tonight. Harmony club plans an all day party with Mrs James Brooks Thursday and a pot luck dinner. Just Us club will meet with Mrs Mae Hopengard near Wednesday afternoon and a meeting place change is noted.

the Baptist Church A. A. Vin DeMolay Masonic Temple Harmony Club James Brooks Just Us Club Mae Hopengardnear

Regular Rebekah Meeting Friday Night Installations

Regular Rebekah meeting is scheduled for Friday night at 7:30 with a joint installation of officers. The notice invites members to attend and participate in the ceremony.

Rebekah

Installation of officers and church meetings announced

Notice lists W. R. C. installation of officers Saturday at 2 30 with a covered dish luncheon at noon. Comrades invited to bring sandwiches and their own dishes and silver. Also the Young Women missionary society of the United Presbyterian church meets Saturday at 2 80 with Mrs Geo Rudiger leader at 403 West Main. Juniors meet Saturday at 2 30 with Georganna Rudiger.

Young Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Geo. Rudiger West Main &J Rudiger United Presbyterian Church Georganna Rudiger

New Years Night Dance at Country Club Postponed

The New Years night dance planned at the Country Club has been postponed.

Community notes from Conesville and nearby towns

Local events include a Women’s Relief Corps inspection January 8 at 10:30 and a noon installation of officers after a picnic. Visitors include Mrs. Maude Schmoeller of Washington and the Murphy family of Chicago with stops in Columbus City. W. H. 4 H club officers for Concord township announced. A congregational meeting and social at the Reformed Church in Conesville scheduled Thursday evening. Wedding of Daisy Fisey and Donald Oakes in Rock Island noted.

Hay Maude Schmoeller Washington Women's Relief Corps Walter Murphy Chicago John Kelly Jackson Wyo M. W. Klotz R. S. Johnston Columbus City W. H. Four H Girls’ Club Concord Township J. B. Garrett Alice Louise Lowe Corrienne Lowe Martha Blankenhorn Ruth Schlichting The Reformed Church Conesville Freda Beckey Rock Island Conesvile Daisy Fisey Donald Oakes Columbus Junction Harlan Reece Albert McCullough West Hill Oakes Moving Picture Show Harold Beik Paul Berk Harold McCormac Mrs. Owens Farmington

City Wide Bridge Tournament Proposed by Casey and Thompson

James Casey of Casey's Cafe supports a city wide bridge tournament describing it as fun and interesting. Sialph Thompson from the insurance firm says they would likely enter and see it as a good idea.

James Casey Casey's Cafe Sialph Thompson

Christmas at Morrison and Dewey Homes

Last night Carris residents enjoyed a festive party with eight bridge players at Mr. and Mrs. FE Morrison’s home featuring dancing and refreshments. Miss Hae Sorey of Millerston Idaho was guest of honor. In Dallas City the Palmer Wilson family and Mr. and Mrs. George Slosser attended a Christmas gathering with a gift exchange. ROP Dewey hosted a Christmas day party at the Dewey home with Oral Mayo family including Maurice Edna Chart and Betty enjoying tree gifts and dinner.

Washington County Crosby A. E. Wheeler Ainsworth Ray Cox Washington Mrs. Wheeler Carris DPD Morrison Hae Sorey Millerston Idaho J. A. Porter Palmer Wilson Dallas City George Slosser Rop Dewey Oral Mayo Maurice Edna Chart Betty Dewry

Joy Is the Holy Fire for Purpose and Insight

A brief reflection on joy as a sustaining force that fuels purpose and keeps intelligence bright, attributed to Helen Keller.

Helen Keller

Death of Mrs Mary Young and local farm sales reported

Mrs Mary Young 77 native and lifelong resident dies after 16 months illness in Grandview. Funeral at Community church Grandview with burial in Grandview cemetery. Also reported are two closing out farm sales near Columbus Junction, including cattle hogs corn oats hay and other livestock with prices and quantities listed. buyers include J W Showalter and H Dunlap on respective farms.

Columbus Junction Der Mary Young Ruth Weir Grandview O. G. Lewis J. W. Showalter Viaforek Charles Swalles H. Dunlap A. W. Hein

Masonic Lodge Meeting Schedule and Contacts

Lodges Washington Chapter No. 98 C E S hold regular meetings on the second Thursday each month. Damascus Shrine No. 10 WLS meets fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple. Washington Lodge No. 26 AF&AM meets first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 RAM meets second Friday. Officers listed include W M McDaniel Ernestine Denison WSec Grace Twinam W H P Hazel Haven W Scribe J W Enstin H P A W Yard Sec. Visiting members welcome.

Washington da McDaniel W. M Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Grace E. Twinam H. P Hazel Haven Washington Lodge No A. Fef A. M Harry

Rail timetable shows eastbound and westbound trains and local fares

Rail timetable lists eastbound and westbound services with arrivals and departures, including Golden State Apache local passenger trains, mixed freight trains, and California passenger notes. Agents Goodlander and McKAY, with W. Bell, oversee schedules and special conditions for Sundays and weekdays.

Golden State Limited Eg CS Es TS Apache Sun- Po Op Golden State Pole Coor Ae Ae Eee

Keota couple wed in Lancaster Missouri ceremony

Miss Alice Elizabeth Herr and Mr. Harold Palmer, both of Keota, were married at the Methodist Episcopal church in Lancaster Missouri on December 26 1931 at 1130 AM. The Rev H Kiltner officiated in a double ring ceremony witnessed by relatives. Afterward the party traveled to Macon for dinner then spent the night in Chillicothe before returning home. Mrs Palmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fr M Herr, is a Keota graduate of Keota High Stevens College and Iowa State College Ames. Mr Palmer is son of Mr and Mrs Perry Palmer and plans to farm near Keota after March 1. Regular social notes follow with visits and Christmas events across the Keota community.

Kkeota Alice Elizabeth Herr Harold 8 Macon Chillicothe Keota Palmer Fr. M. Herr Stevens College State College At Ames Perry Palmer Ida B. Wise Smith Christian Church

West Highland Notes From Ida Meek Correspondent

West Highland reports Mrs Ida Meek is on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Will Mettready visited the Alex McCreedy home Sunday after church. Highland Center School held a program on Thursday for 24 with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus appearance. A fair sized crowd attended.

West Highland By Eratte Coon Will Mettready Alex McCreedy Highland Center School Santa Claus

Famous Cough Prescription Thoxine Endorsed by Doctor

A noted doctor's prescription Thoxine is advertised to relieve coughs within minutes. It soothes throat irritation and targets night coughing, promising fast relief for sore throat as well. The drug is claimed safe for the whole family with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. McDaniel's Drug Store promotes the product.

McDaniel

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