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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1930

Page

3

Birthday party for Bobby Downing in Ainsworth

Bobby Downing celebrated his fifth birthday at his parents home with eight guest boys and toys from Christmas. A large white cake with red candles and cream frosting was served after the animal hunt game. The BOY S club meeting at Mrs Grayson’s home followed by social treats and a two course meal hosted by Mrs Amos Norton. A local group from the McClery Calendar factory visited John Atkinson farm west of town for games and contests. gifts and best wishes for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs William Atkinson were shared.

Bobby Downing Fred Downing Bobby Downing BO. W. Club Ed Grayson Robert Dawson Aresen Myrtle Vaha Mtr Kupka Amos Norton Mil Denison McClery Calendar John Atkinson William Atkinson Melo Macho Lloyd Later Rocha Seth Waggoner Loretta Frances Davison Ann Watcek Nellie Wells Mar Wremp Joins Custer Renoux Ray Simp Atkinson Ainsworth Sunshine CS Meet Sunshine Community Club Frank Anton Don Westie Kilward Carl Richard Fredrick Zierlowsky Arriy Nother Little Suns Daugh John Koehler

Luncheon Honor for Betty Rabenck at Iris home

A luncheon yesterday at Iris's South Town Avenue home featured Betty Rabenck of Chicago visiting. Guests described the event in glowing terms as Bridge afternoon games produced high and low prizes for Helen Alcorn and Virginia Shannon, with Betty Mount among the attendees.

Sete Sou Iris South Town Avenue Betty Rabenck Chicago Mrs. Richer Heinz Mount

Belated Christmas Dinner Gatherings At Two Homes

Mr and Mrs W C Hotle hosted a belated Christmas meal for children and grandchildren at their home in Des Moines one relative stayed away visiting grandparents. A goose with all trimmings was served and gifts exchanged among family members including the Hotle and Mayer families and others. At another home Mr and Mrs B J Smith hosted natives and friends for a Christmas dinner featuring roast and decorations.

W. C. Hotle Richard Hote Des Moines Hot Allee Ellel Daryl Howard Baker Howard Hotle Homer Mayer Airs Homer Hotle Clarence Patton Gilbert Hotle William Edgar, Jr Crawfordsville Merle Henson Mt. Pleasant B. J. Smith B. Smith Walter Smith 0. K. Scott Crista Stevenson Christine New London Missouri T. Stevenson Caleb Lemley Town City Sonash West Chester W.E. Augustine South Dublin

Holiday Party at Munsons Celebrates Joyful Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. S A Munson hosted a holiday gathering for twenty seven relatives on Friday December 26 at their home. A goose roast and ample dishes were served at two tables for adults and children. A dozen youngsters enjoyed the meal and the older guests reminisced on childhood holiday memories.

Soa Menson S.A. Munson Richard Fran@s James Charles Reta Jean D. Gory Raymond Port Dovie Palmer Lyle Lero Lora Mae Melsingle Doris Dary Tene Letind Lyte

Junior Missionary Society meets at Mary Donald’s home

Caldwell and son Dato attended with Mrs Scranton assisting Margarete Scranton and Ellen and Alice Waite Junior. The Junior Missionary Society met at Mary Donald’s afternoon. devotional led by Mrs Don Brown. Next event Jan 10 at 1 pm.

Mission Nry Society METS Bethel Church Mary Donald Don Brown Mildred Meyer

Ames Man Claims He Was Kidnapped

Des Moines report states U R Browning of Ames told police he was abducted at Sixth and land by a gunman who forced him into a car near two theatres. He was released in Ankeny after being robbed of $7.

Des Moines Dee U.R

New Year Socials At Local Churches And Halls

Readable fragments describe New Year events hosted by SOCAN CK I T ENDER, Oldfield's, and several church groups. Dinners, basket lunches, readings, and entertainments planned across Presbyterian and Congregational groups on January 1 and nearby dates, with volunteers named in partial lists.

Pitotsburg Ladies Aid Society Oldfield Eliary Presbyterian Martery Pratt Mel Mis Presbyterian Church

Fraternal and church groups plan funeral attendance notices

The Rebekahs meet at the hall at 2 PM Thursday to attend the funeral of Brother Larson. The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of West Chester will meet Friday at prelock with Mac A CLD of AL. Sons of Veterans schedule a Thursday afternoon meeting at the courthouse to attend the funeral of Trother Chas. Cunningham and the Washington Lodge AP and A? Mo hold a regular meeting Friday evening with office wing affiliation.

Bo le Stewitet Mes. J. Harvey He Stewart Phyter Church Rebekahs Brother Larson Otfer Susan Coffey W .M.S West Chester M. Ureh Prelock Sons of Veterans Court House Trother Chas. Cunningham John Long Washington Lodge

Three Killed Two Injured In Train Car Crash

Sioux City Iowa residents Karl Barr and his 10 year old son Everett remained hospitalized after a collision between a car and a North Western passenger train. Three people died in Soldier Iowa including Marie Barr Earl’s wife Luelle Barr 14 and Eile Christianson 12.

Sioux City Tawa Dee Karl Barr Everett North Western Marie Barr Earl Luelle Barr Eile Christianson Soldier Iowa Thrash

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