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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1932

Page

3

Officers Installed by Women's Relief Corps

The Women's Relief Corps held an installation at the G. A. R. hall with a noon covered dish luncheon. About six guests joined thirty attendees as Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller was installed president for the fifth year, with a slate of officers and multiple committee appointments announced. A future ward social plan and a Jan 14 work meeting were scheduled along with reports of relief. The piece also notes other local society meetings and a Snowball Social rook party at the Shebeeck home with fifty attendees despite bad roads.

Women's Relief Corps Women’s Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall C. E. Schmitt D. L. Carbaugh A. B. Schmoeller Julia Cavender Earl Steele Ed Grayson Edith Miller Will Sickles Joe Maxwell Ernest Garrett Mae Hopengardner EE. Lehrmitt Laura Longwer Robert Dawson Oleeta Stewart Glenn Hayes Clyde Pratt Alma Dodds Hallie Ward Anna_ Polis Emma Garrett Ida Hayes Carrie Boileau Mabel Gray May Dawson Flo Dayton Maude Pratt Louise Pratt Mary Maxwell Ethel Steee Anna Grayson Emma King Nancy Dewey Belle Miller Bess Conger Hilma Larson A. L. Young Cyde Pratt United Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society George Rudiger GC. A. Owen Rudiger Junior Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church Georganna Rudiger John Shebeeck Delmar Oldfield

El Coyote Intervenes as Morales Faces Yaqui Revenge

The Mexican hacienda hosts a tense night as El Coyote’s squad disarms Morales’s vaqueros after Jito threatens Adela. A Yaqui chieftain denounces mistreatment, warning that his people will retaliate if wrongs continue, foreshadowing further clashes at the borderlands hacienda.

Paco Morales el Coyote Morales U.S. Cavalry Ted Radcliffe Rod Harkness Ted Adela Jito Ward Bob Sefiorita Jiro Vaquero All the Saints Don Bob Cansado Radcliffe Pedro Arturo Sefior Anton Jito Mio Don Pato Morales

Legion Auxiliary Visits Veterans at Mt Pleasant

A Leon Beatty American Legion Auxiliary group led by Mrs H W Russel visited World War I veterans receiving care at the state hospital in Mt Pleasant. About 65 to 70 veterans attended despite a storm. the program featured songs, readings, taps, piano pieces, and a comedy reading, with refreshments of home baked candy cookies and oranges.

Leon Beatty American Legion Auxiliary H. W. Russel State Hospital M. Pleasant Ora Laird Bob Tribby Post American Legion Mt. Pleasant Washington A. E. Baldridge Martin Whittaker Water Eastwood Win Stewart Everett Simpson David Fulton Harvey Conter Vera Stutsman Ruth Sartor Gini Bianchi Betty Jones Jean Macon Ives McKay John Iowa Leon Beatty H. W Russell Russell Frink Boice Kurtz Chas. Brown Fred J. Stewart

Social Calendar item notes Union Veteran officer installation

On Monday at 7 80 PM the Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans hold an installation of officers. Members should attend. The Fortnightly Music Department meets Monday evening with Miss Elsie Bratton and Mrs. Lewis Warren presenting Music of the Orient.

Music Department Elsie Bratton Topic Lewis Watren

Westminster Guild Plans Tuesday Pot Luck Supper

The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church will meet at 6:50 Tuesday evening at Mrs Preston Wolf home for a pot luck supper. Other groups including the Friendly Social Club and Booster members announce meetings with times and places in town venues.

CC. A. Speer U and I Club Armour Griggs Farm Bureau Harvey Waggoner C. O. C. Club West Chester H.W. Club Havre Sam Wittmer Theo Ladies Aid St. Tan P Evangelical Church Dave Knettnerus The Methodist Church F.C. Witzigman J. C. Dayton Leo Hoover Westminster Guild Preston Wolf Westminister Guild of the Presbyterian Chures Preston Wolfe Sadi Benson

Japanese Guard Attacks U S Official in Manchuria

In Mukden Japan a guard struck American Consular official Culver Bryant Chamberlain as he rode in a consular car. The attack prompted a protest to the Japanese consulate after Chamberlain, a 10 year China interpreter from Princeton Indiana, was identified and the driver questioned. Myers urged inquiry and is based in Mukden as U S Consul General.

Mukden Manchuria Myrl Scott Myers Culver Bryant Chamberlain Harbin Chamberlain China Myers Princeton Ind Mechanicsburg Shanghai

Cleveland Armed Siege Ends With Surrender of Village Officials

In Mills Heights a two day armed siege ended when Judge James B. Ruhl issued an injunction forcing former town marshal Tom Glassburner and four deputies to recognize Mayor-elect Alfred R. Bradley and the new administration. Glassburner surrendered with little resistance to Marshal Ray L. Jackson after the order halting interference.

Cleveland, D. Jan Mills Heights Tom Glass Alfred R. Bradley Cleveland Common Pleas James B. Ruhl Glassburner Ray L. Jackson

Crawfordsville society notices highlight travels and visitors

Miss Olive Moore returns home from Topeka and Wakaroosa Wan. Merle Beauchamp, a college student from Iowa City, visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Beauchamp. Walden Smith returns from Roxsie Iowa after the holidays. local residents Mrs and Mrs Beauchamp host visitors.

Crawfordsville Jan Olive Moore Topeka Wakaroosa Merle Beauchamp Iowa City Ernest Beauchamp Walden Smith Roxsie Iowa

Sixteen Costume Changes in Possessed at State theater

The film Possessed starring Joan Crawford features sixteen distinct wardrobe changes from simple frocks to Park Avenue evening gowns and tailored suits. The costume array includes gingham factory outfits, a paper-box factory look, a home tie town cat suit, a Coney Island trip ensemble, and more, highlighting Crawford’s versatile screen wardrobe.

Joan Crawford State Theater Miss Crawford Tietory Town Coney Island Park Avenue

Cast List for Possessed Includes Crawford and Wallace

The production Possessed features Miss Crawford and Wallace in lead roles with Ford Skeets Gallagher among the cast.

Miss. Crawford Wallace, Ford Skeets Gallagher

Knights of Pythias Install Officers Monday Evening

Announce installation of officers by K of P. Monday evening. Good attendance requested. Signed by John Winga, C C. 27512.

Booster Club Dinner Postponed Until Further Notice

The booster club dinner planned for January 5 has been postponed. Please watch the paper for further announcements.

Booster Club

Post meeting set for January five at 2 PM

G A R and American Legion drum and bugle corps announce annual meetings. J M Thompson and P C Leon Beatty Post organize sessions at the post rooms in 27613.

Leon Beatty Post Rooms

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U.P. Young Women's Missionary Meeting Snowball Border Tom Gill George Jarrard Doyle Arthur Wiley Ross Pence Win Eyestone John and Harriette Shebeek Ains Worth II L. S. Club Ainsworth Dee W. KR. Crawford Senor Legion Auxiliary B. & P. Club Mary Briley Better Washington Club Harmony Community Club Bird Lukavaky PB. EB. O Shih T. L. Brookhart Linger Longer Club Roy Long Rural Womens Club Glenn Schwartz Toleal Royal Newembors Hall U.S Nellie Manners Clark Gable J. M. Thompson P. C Kentucky Pennsylvania Wilson Coal Go Lursfen Nat Shilkret Radio Chesterfield Orchestra Alex Gray Ier Columbia Chesterfield Symphonic Orchestra Lesertz & Mivsss Tosacco Co
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