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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1935

Page

5

Wellman Area Personal and Local News Roundup

Mrs Walter Livezey remains ill at home. Miss Belle Wertzbaughter, aunt of Mrs Robert Wirtz, died at her niece’s home and funeral plans are pending at West Branch. WCTU met with Mrs Alvin Miller. Frances Willard lesson led by M L Dewey with several members. Loyal Crusade attendees included Rev Thomas Osborn and others from area. Joe McClerland rented Mrs W Shaw’s farm and sublet to Berton Dennison family. Stead family to move March to new three room home near Taylor property. Ivan Whetstein family moved to Add Whetstein home Daytonville. Mrs Whetstein is granddaughter of Carrs. Lee Walton bought farm coat from Mrs Frank Brown. Walton and family to move about March. Orlo Green ill then back at Chevrolet garage. Elizabeth Dickel, ill with flu, returned to telephone operator duties.

Ailvin Miller M. L. Dewey Frances Willard Mesdames FE. C. Jones Ralph Snavely Aliie Huntsburger Washington Thomas Osborn Mesdames Harve Freel Theodore Zillmer Roy Harry Taylor Ivan Whetstein Heby Son Jon Carr Ivan Add Whetstein Daytonville John Carr Lee Walton Wellman Frank Brown Walton Charles Brown Orlo Green Chevrolet Elizabeth Dickel

Knights of Pythias cribbage tourney in Brighton

The Knights of Pythias held a cribbage tournament in Brighton with 40 members present. Ed Swank won first prize with 1533 points, Frey Van Winkley was second with 1529, and Lib Mortimore took the booby prize. The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau club met with Mrs Shafer. twenty four members attended and refreshments followed.

Brighton Knights of Pythias Ed Swank Frey van Winkley Lib Mortimore Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club Ra Shafer

District News Notes From No 4 District

No 4 District reports social visits from Feb 21 with guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Duke Davenport Mr. and Mrs. Will May Hey Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Montgomery at A L Youngs Home Emma Edwards Ames visited Malcom Montgomery. Esther Wheelan moved from Washington county hospital to C C Wilson home. Roberta and Raymond have measles. Mrs J L McGraw Ruth have been ill but improving.

Geo. Duke Davenport Will Mayhey Malcom Montgomery A. L. Youngs Emma Edwards Ames Martha Patterson Tommy Harvey Donald Coulter Peoria Warnocks Esther Wheelan Washington County Hospital C. C. Wison Roberta Raymond J. L. McGraw Ruth Bruce Dill Mable

Malcom Montgomerys Sale Attracts Large Attendance

Tuesday at Malcom Montgomerys saw the Kleese and Coulter sale pass without incident as Corn sold for 1.01%4 a bid, cattle on feed at 113.75 a head, brood sows around 40.00 with all in proportion. A large crowd walked to the event with ladies carrying pies during lunch patronage. Ruth Trene Miller visited Mr and Mrs C W Gray and reported a fine time. No. 4 community club social moves from March 1 to March 7. Myrla Stephens has been ill and unable to attend school.

Malcom Montgomerys Kleese and Coulter Ruth Trene Miller C. W. Gray Myrla Stephens

Crawford Marie G. Johnson Correspondent

Crawford notices list illness visits moves and social calls across Olds Mt Pleasant West Chester and nearby towns with names of families neighbors and local events from February 21. It records flu cases a school contest attendance moves farm housing changes and community sympathy.

Douglas Teacher Carlisle Celebrates Birthday

Douglas February 21 Mr. Carlisle, a local teacher, celebrated his birthday Friday evening with friends and colleagues at a small gathering in town.

Douglas Mr. Carlisle

Ingram Office Envisions Sixty Million Myth of Wealth

Cathleen McCarthy, a junior secretary, becomes entangled in the world of Jasper Ingram as she imagines wealth beyond her reach. Marian Alspaugh pressures husband Homer for cash while Cathleen weighs moral lines amid a luxurious office setting and looming social temptations.

Jasper Ingram Homer Alspaugh Marian Cathleen McCarthy Ingrams Ingram Marian Alspaugh

Ingenious social scheme fuels Ingrams’ party plans

Laura Ingram charms her way through her husband Jasper’s office as Marian Alspaugh offers to sell cigarettes at a garden party. Laura seeks prestige via social events while her son Seward’s loyalties linger between father and mother amid wealth and infighting.

Laura Injam Alsaugh Marian Alspaugh Mr. Ingram Aspen Mrs. Ingram Alspaugh Marian Laura Ingram Rose Mabel Jasper Ruth Bartlett Ingram America Jasper Ingram Laura Seward Laura Seward Colege Long Island

Center of Pearl Industry on Thursday Island

Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, part of Queensland, Australia, serves as a hub for pearl and trepang fisheries with active fishing centers and related operations.

Thursday Island Torres Straits Queensland Australia

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