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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1931

Page

3

Local Women Host Meetings and Society Activities

Marion township ladies gathered at Mrs J B Hoxworths home on South Avenue D for a February 5 gathering with seven members present and guest Helen Brown. The program included entertainment by Mrs Minnie Brown and Mrs I At the close refreshments were served. Plans were made for a George Brown home party on February 6 and the next meeting is with Mrs Trissa Hopping on March 5. The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church held a wintry meeting with pot luck luncheon and talks on home missions and starting a congregation. Rebekahs held a regular meeting voting in four new candidates and planning events. Presbyterian Ladies Social elected officers and presented a Washington themed program. Catholic Daughters of America conducted a routine meeting with business and a magazine review. Methodist Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society demonstrated a humorous cure skit and discussed a district convention to be held April 21-22.

Marion Township J. B. Hoxworth South Avenue D Helen Brown Min Hie Brown Velda George Brown Trissa Hopping U.P. Missionary Women’s Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church C.H. Davis D.C. Kilgore D. N. Anwyl Jennie Acheson Davis D. H. McLaughlin America Porter Ing Kerper Rebekah's Heir Reglar vetHlow Reguar Florence Hout Leo Hoover J. HE. Peet W. L. Alcorn Leigh Soute Hoover P. L. Etter C. H. Pauls Fred Hutt Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Missionary meeting and notices at Main Street venue

The A. M. Missionary group plans a 6 15 P M Tuesday gathering with Miss Helen at 1 Main Street. Miss Ley will oversee the lesson. A Pythian Sisters benefit bridge and dance is set for Monday at 8 P M with music by 6 Aces and a 75 cent lunch. A declamatory contest is announced for February 12 at Franklin town high school with 10 cent admission.

Wil Miss Helen Miss Ley Pythian Sisters Franklin Town

Local Club Activities Round Up February Meetings

The Fort Nightly Department of Literature plans an afternoon meeting with Mrs. JD McLaughlin on Monday at 2. Rebekah degree practice is set for Monday evening. The American Home Department meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. B Foster on 3rd Street, Washington. Pythian Sisters invite attendance at Kensington Hall Tuesday Feb 10 at 2:20 hosted by Mrs. Gladys Crome and Mrs. Pauline. The American Home Department Section 2 meets Tuesday afternoon. Past Noble Grand circle hosts a potluck supper for families Wednesday Feb 11 at 6:20. Bring sandwiches and one dish to Mrs. Emma Wantain the Rosen day p.m. Sunshine Community Club host Wednesday Feb 11. Roll all items of interest or a poem by famous February birthdays. West Chester J E church ladies aid holds social Wednesday Feb 7. serving committee listed. Prairie Flower Mission Circle meets Thursday at the church with committee members named.

Kensington Te P. Hall Gladys Crome Pauline Noble Grand Circle Sam Warren Sunshine Community Ladies Aid of the West Chester J. E. Church Ros Gardner Dora Grinstead Lee Craig Geo. Wright

Dorothy Brook and Ralph Dean Wed at Bridegroom’s Home

Miss Dorothy Brook daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Brook and Ralph Dean son of Mr and Mrs William Dean were married Thursday evening at 7 at the bridegroom’s sister Mrs Scott Lieberknecht home east of Columbus Junction. Rev W G Robertson superintendent of Columbus schools officiated using the single ring service. Miss Evelyn Bell and...

Columbus Junction Web Dorothy Brook Norman Brook Ralph Dean William Tl. Dean Scott Lieberknecht W. G. Robertson Columbus Evelyn Bell

PEOs Celebrate Forty Sixth Anniversary in Conesville

The B L s hosted a party for the PEOs Chapter Js forty sixth anniversary in Conesville with about 75 attendees. Tables in yellow and white featured elaborate decor while members and guests enjoyed a four course banquet prepared by noted local contributors. Several longtime PEO members shared reminiscences of early events and the mock PEO meeting showcased the group in costume, presided over by Orville Elder.

B. L's O's Te la Orville Elder B. I. L's Inn Stwood Bord Berdo Schuyler Wilson T L's P. E. Os Chapter J Chapter Denny P. KO Malai BUT. L P. Bso Tard Ralph Shannon Ralph Livingston Ductress J. H. Peet Delbert Bailey Delbert Fialey gKatherd Ph. O B. I

Junior College Victorious Over Burlington In Narrow Finish

Washington Cardinals triumphed 47 44 over Burlington in a late-season junior college matchup. Schach and Andersen sparked the rally in the fourth period as Burlington pressed, with Anderson suffering a dislocated shoulder in the closing minutes.

Ington Schach Andersen Cardinals Sehach Peterson Bornm Burlington Ahr Luette Hart Washington Albia Anderson

Must Stand Trial Theater News Next Week

Idaho remains center stage as reforms and indictments unfold in Washington. Congress faces courtroom action while local theaters announce a slate of new talkies and westerns including Beaux Geste inspired Beau Ideal and a talkie Beau Geste linked drama featuring Phillips Holmes and Lucille Powers. Fox theatre showcases Fightin Thru with Ken Maynard in the first talking western alongside a starry cast.

District Five social notes and visits on February

District Five items list visits and hosting events around Trenton Missouri. Mrs Claud Rhodebeck reports visitors including Mrs Clift Maple for two weeks. Families like Pringle, Phillips, O Laughlin, Norton and Morgan are noted with dinners, calls, and birthday celebrations across the week.

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