Local clubs host pot luck suppers and meetings
On Feb 20 Mr and Mrs Earl Dill entertained the Merry Mixer club and families with a pot luck supper and seven table card games. The Merry Mixer group met Feb 17 at Miss Mollie Tierney home with plans for another Dill gathering. Various church groups held socials and meetings at their sites with pot luck meals and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dill
Merry Mixer Club
Mollie Tierney
Dill
Milt Dayton
Methodist Sunday School
St. Patrick’s
Howard Anderson
Golia Miller
Verna Bockel
Joe Knotek
W. F. Bickel
Fortnightly meet and White Shrine activities listed
The afternoon section of literature of Fortnightly will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Wright. Members should be prepared to give a story or quotation from Lincoln. White Shrine will have cards and Kensington Monday afternoon at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wright
Lincoln
White Shrine
Kensington
Local clubs schedule meetings and social events
Tuesday events include the D A R regular meeting at 2 30 PM at Mrs FE Morrison home and a Relief Corps executive board session all day at G A R hall. Westminster Guild hosts a pot luck supper at 6 39 PM and Mrs F W Eastwood and Mrs Frank Mayhew cater the Friendly Social club gathering Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. D. Morrison
The
Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Westminister Guild of
the Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Frank Mayhew
Regular B. and P. dinner at the Y March 2
The Washington Chapter announces a regular B and P dinner at the Y on Wednesday March 2 at 6 15 PM. Notify Mary Briley by 7 PM Monday if attending or excusing a guest. A second item notes a school of instruction at 1 30 PM led by Enola Holgate with an inspection at 8 PM and Ana Junkin, grand matron of the Iowa order, visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mary Briley
KE. S
Washington
Enola Holgate
Ana Junkin
O. BE. 8
Iowa
Terry Druggan Sent To Leavenworth For Tax Evasion
Terry Druggan, Chicago liquor baron and twin of Frankie Lake, is being moved from St. Luke's hospital to Leavenworth Federal Prison to serve two and a half years for income tax evasion. He is escorted by heavily guarded officers with a group of other prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Terry Druggan
Heer
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Frankie Lake
Leavenworth
Druggan
St. Luke's Hospital
John P. Barnes
Wellman Defeats West Chester In Basketball, 27 17
Wellman high school topped county champion West Chester 27 to 17 in a season finale at Wellman. A second team game saw Wellman win 18 to 16 with referee Mike Farrah of Iowa University. Next up is a sectional tournament in Keota against Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
WellMan High School
West Chester
W.C. Pee Os
Aj Ee Okab
ROM Sita Loka Oas
PN Negre
Mike Farrah
Iowa University
Fuller
J. Lindenmeyer
Keota
Sigourney
Bethel Presbyterian Holds Congregational Meeting and Pot Luck
Bethel Presbyterian plans its annual congregational meeting and pot luck supper on Wednesday evening March 39. Members are asked to bring dishes and silverware for family tables as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Campaign Locates Jobs for 100 431 in 489 Communities
New York report from the employment drive shows 100,431 jobs found in 489 communities across 40 states as the campaign nears day 12. Iowa leads with 4,862 workers placed. Minnesota 13,419. Wisconsin 11,927. North Carolina 748. New York 10,174. Sponsored by the American Legion AFL Association of National Advertisers and the Region Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
United Action For Employment Campaign
Iowa
North Carolina
Minnesota
Wisconsin
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
The
Association of National Advertisers
Region Auxiliary
Eureka church declamatory contest highlights school wins
A large Eureka crowd attended the declamatory contest at the Eureka church last Friday evening. Eureka school secured two firsts one second and one third in the prizes offered. The article lists local residents including Mr and Mrs W F Salterberg and Irene. Weather and roads were notably cool for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, R
Eureka
W .F. Salterberg
Irene
Howard Wagner
Howard McCreedy
Aid
Dora Wagner
Maxted
Hatchery
Joe Wolfers
Pictures And Players As I See Them By Ralph Pratt
A column by Ralph Pratt surveys Hollywood topics and stars. It highlights Wallace Beery Clark Gable and Buster Keaton in upcoming films and notes strong praise for Platinum Blonde The Passionate Plumber and Beau Hunks while mentioning Laurel and Hardy and Tim McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Beery
Clark Gable
Laurel and Hardy
Washington week in review highlights local notes
News Review of Week lists illness and hospitalizations in Washington and nearby towns, mentions Ezra Goodin Joe Melinski and Mrs Stella Wells Latchem, notes doctors away for Mt Pleasant meeting, reports in New York livestock trend from Chas E Snyder, bankers at Burlington pleased with Reconstruction bill, Arthur C Shields pushes rail plan for Colorado, winter snow blocks Silverton Durango communication, local marriages in Rock Island and Kansas, Sauner family moves to Knoxville, residents leave hospital cases and Washington High School Demons lose to Ottumwa 33 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Goodin
Joe Melinski
Stella Wells Latchem
Iowa City
Washington
Arthur C. Shields
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Silverton
Durango
Nineteen Die in Northwest Floods Across Cascade Region
Seattle report cites 19 dead as floods sweep the Pacific Northwest. A car with six passengers was lost above North Bend as waters rose. Edgewick dam breach wiped out a lumber town. a father and son killed at Issaquah. Four missing men trapped in a Skagit river slide. many mountain towns imperiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Northwest
North Bend
Cascades
Northwest
Edgewick
Cascade Foothills
Issaquah
Skagit River
Surprise shower honors Mrs Ralph Bringman in Wellman
Mrs Barney Bringman and three hostesses entertained at a surprise shower for Ruth Kent Bringman wife of Ralph Bringman. Guests listed include Mrs Lindsey Miss Mary Nick and others as they pieced a quilt and shared refreshments. The Bringmans live at the Park hotel where Ruth remains employed and Ralph owns a pool hall interest. The Triesemanns moved from Dayton to the Sam Erb place recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncy Smith
Moothcart
Cordele
HH. Braden
Delbert Hill
Leonard
Cassius Crossett
George King
R. T. Row
Eddie Wehrle
Anna Fehtberg
Tony Bringman
Helen
Oran
Alic
Marie
Ted Bringman
I’hyllis
Howard
Habs
Bringman
Ralph Bringman
Park Hotel
Birthday Theater Giveaways Return This Leap Year
The Evening Journal jokes about offering theater tickets only to people with a birthday, noting that since birthdays are skipped, the city may soon face new, quirky promotions. The remark reflects a lighthearted take on unusual public offers and annual quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Shorter Chapel A M E Sunday Service Announcement
Shorter Chapel A M E lists Sunday school at 9 55 a m and a 11 a m sermon from First Corinthians 11 on the Lord s Supper All are invited Christian Endeavor at 4 a m Friday March 4 second quarterly conference 8 p m P E K will preach March 6 at 11 a m Rev C S Spears is the pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ogleton
C. S. Spears
Community Notes and Local Arrivals in Brief
Local residents share a habit of reading want ads daily. Henry Millice funeral attendees visit from Salem and stay at Forrest Jones home. Mrs Elory Foster hosts a party for Mrs Carl Crossett before her move to Washington. Several families plan moves and short visits, including O Brien and Carter households, with ice cream sales mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Friessen
George Pennington
Salem
Henry Millice
Forrest Jones
Elory Foster
Carl Crossett
Washington
L. C. Miller
Milo T. Sorden
Keith Adams
William Mengershausen
Max McCrabb
Clinton
Frank Schwartz
Pat O'Brien
John Carter
O’briens
Carters
EE. I. Coffey
Chicago
R. W. Morgan
Path of the Nan Learner
A reflective quotation notes that progress hinges on patient preparation and clear direction, urging readers to invest years in readiness before action. The line emphasizes disciplined study and purposeful travel toward a known destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Starr Tardean
Town clock chimes prompt town to pause in daily life
The article notes the town clock drew attention on Thursday as residents paused. It mentions George Struble pursuing the county sheriff seat, Wilson Reed in Washington, and the death of Sylvester Wombacher aged ninety six in Riverside. It covers residents moving homes, a surgery recovery, flu cases, and various local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Wombacher
Riverside
Robbery at Hummel Farm Leaves $18,000 Stolen
James Cotrell confessed participation in the January 18 farm home raid between Malvern and Strahan. He pleaded guilty and received a 25 year penitentiary sentence. Cotrell implicated William R Graves and Ed Graves, now jailed on $10,000 bond. The Hummels and Wesley Hughes were held at knife point while the trio seized the life savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Iowa
James Cotrell
John
Laura Hummel
Malvern
Strahan
Troy
Ohio
Cotrell
Hummel
James Gray
William R. Graves
Ed Graves
Graves
Red Oak
Hummels
Wesley Hughes
Local officers host meeting at Mrs Eastwood home
Chapter J P E officers served refreshments at the regular meeting held at the home of Mrs F W Eastwood. Dr and Mrs H C Hull and daughter Josephine went to Iowa City Thursday where they met Catharine Jane Hull who was chaperone for the University of Minnesota girls debating team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
H. C. Hull
Josephine
Iowa City
Catharine Jane Hull
University of Minnesota
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Cy Bus‘a
Scranton
C. WW. Brown
Ed Meyer
Ralph Scott
Jee Mc‘Avoy
Methodist W. H. M. Ss
Gardner
J. E. Gardner
Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society
North Second
Jessie Brindley
R. G. Cherry
Mr. and
Mrs. McElhinney
Ann Knottnerus
Harry Miller
Ralph McCreedy
Theodore Meyer
Near Ainsworth
Lois Holland
Wyman
Alice Wead
Freda White
Blanche Brook
Washington High School
Henrietta Wilson
Columbus Junction
Mrs. Ledger
A. R. Ledger
Grant Humble
J. L. Pease
Vivian Caldwell
Stewart
George
Mrs. Stewart
Leland Morrison
Shirley Clark
C. S. Lemmon
Optometris 1
Eray Rpemsk
Federal Prison
M ' Shoe
Durian
Zillmer
Wilson
Godlove
K. Lindenmeyer
Augustine
Harley
Forinash
Bauer
W. BR. C
Bethel Missionary Society
Washington Cleaners
K. of C
J. M. Kelley
Baptist
Barnes
Campaign
Washington K 2
Mra
Fred Wagner
Ralph Pratt
Harry Houdini
Fox
Variety
Ieman Save My Child
Type EB. Brown
Buster Keaton
Jimmy *Schnozzle
Durante
Polly Moran
Union Depot
Kibbee
God
George Arliss
Tim McCoy
Dex
Mt. Pleasant
Chas. E. Snyder
Corn Belt Farm
Burlington
Congress
Marie Kallous Wilson
Harold Wilson
Rock Island
Agnes Kiene
Olpe
Kansas
George Sojka
C. Sauner
Knoxville
Carl Roberts
South Second Street
Powelson
Edward Bonnarens
Small Son
Arthur Krause
Baby Boy
Ottumwa
Wantad
Will Wilson
Washington St
Mame McConnaughy
Main St
Frank J. Sturm
Carris Manufacturing Co
George Struble
Wilson Reed
Walter Oetjen
Henry Luers
West
Jefferson Street
Duffy
Marjorie McFarlane
J. H. Humston
R. C. Risk
Albert Shultze
Roger Jones
North Second Ave
Hills
Mrs. Shultze
Mary Eyestone
Des Moines
East 12Th Street
Hilkea Jacobs
Orville Elder
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Alva Boileau
Ainsworth
City Hall
Boyd
Davenport
Mrs. Lauder Kennedy
Madison Street
A. B. Schmoeller
Damascus
Boyd’s Orchestra
Hugh Boyd
Ball
Mayor Applegate
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