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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1934

Page

8

St Marys and St Patricks play. local lodge officers installed

St Mary's first team lost to St Patrick's Iowa City 38 to 19 while Riverside second team won 5 to 4. A joint Oddfellows and Rebekah installation at Riverside hall had 75 attendees led by Ralph Zeek and Mrs Katy Ingram. Officers for 13 were inducted, with many local residents named and refreshments followed by dancing.

Inmaster Ralph Zeek Washington Katy, Ingram Riverside Oddfellows Noble William Toerem Verne Younkin Harold Younking Roy Flynn Allen Younkin Victor Buriek Chamlain Everett Yottinkin BR. S&s N.G Fred Sims N. Goi Paul Yansky N.S Kaward Praewee Anthony Straneky John Younkin Charles Havel Rebehkahe Nobberand Anna Younkin Mix Carrie Mre Kele Tarran

Stewart Reports on Soviet Republic and Fourth International

Richard Stewart spoke at the Y M C A. Men’s club outlining Soviet aims and the Third International manifesto. He cited the five year plan results in Russia, collective property goals, shifts from agrarian to industrial, and social controls including divorce trends and religious tolerance.

Third International Richard Stewart Stewart Soviet Union Russia United States Moscow Alfred Brown

Journal Carriers Party with Prizes and Games

Journal carriers held an evening party with prizes including a wristwatch for first place and cash awards for second and third. Twelve regular carriers and many substitutes attended, with games such as golf putting pingpong and marble shooting followed by a screening of Christopher Bean.

Art Donovan Journal Carrier Forces Merle Simpson Vincent Krabill Alee Stanley White Gene Crossett Christopher Bean Pratt Journal Arty Mr. Pratt

Pield Mice Target Alarm Box In Royal Oak

In Royal Oak a mouse chewed insulation inside an alarm box triggering a short circuit. Fire officials noted damage but no injuries were reported. The incident prompted a police call and an inspection of nearby wiring for safety.

Royal Oak

Des Moines Visitors Join Local Family Gathering

Mrs. Hebekahu and daughters Norma and Jane of Des Moines visit at the home of her mother Mrs. Meeks. Mrs. Ben Kroes of Ft. Madison travels Wednesday to visit sister Mrs. Anthony Yexey, accompanied by her son Bernard who returns to Ft. Madison that evening.

Ram Mies Norma Jane Des Moines Gov. Meeks Ben Kroes Ft. Madison Anthony Yexey Bernard

Mrs Bessie Tucker Heads Home After Round the World Trip

Mrs Bessie Tucker returns home in a few days from Excel after a ten day vacation abroad. Amateurs and police call have driven radio fans to excitement since radio entered modern entertainment. General Kleetric has created Round the World radio shown at Frdagen's, drawing keen interest.

Bessie Tucker Excelsior Spring General Kleetric Frdagen

Employment Up in Iowa in December Amid Holiday Boost

Iowa Bureau of Labor reports a 9 percent December employment rise over November driven by holiday retail activity. Mercantile establishments up 12.4 percent, tent packing 9.6 percent, paper 3.2, and miscellaneous 3.2, with many factories closed for inventory. Des Moines leads cities with 14 percent gain. other cities show mixed results. 2,105 job applicants registered. 356 placed women. average wage 15.0 cents per hour.

Des Moines Jan Ain Iown Bureau of Labor Frank E. Wenig Wenig Tose CWA Christianas Ottumwa Waterloo Sioux City Thuslington Cedar Rapids Clinton Davenport Dubuggu Iown Wort Wel

Word philately added to French dictionary kept by official academy

The French Academy has admitted the word philately and its derivatives to the official dictionary. The term was coined years ago by French collector Arthur Maury and was quickly adopted worldwide.

French Academy Arthur Maury

Jarrard Heads Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges in 1934

Mr. and Mrs. George Jarrard were installed as heads of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges for 1934 in a six month term extended to the full year by a state ruling. about 175 members attended with visitors from Wellman and Riverside. Ralph Zeek and Mrs. Kate Ingram presided as district deputy officers.

George Jarrard Odd Fellow Rebekah Wellman Riverside Wiliams Orchestra Mt. Pleasant Ralph Zeek Crand Odd Fellows Kate Ingram Rebekahs State Assembly Jarrard

Farmers' Mutual Insurance Group Holds Annual Session

The Washington County Mutual marks its sixtieth year with resolutions of respect for two deceased board members. O C Patterson of Cedar is re-elected president, W O Morgan of Clay as vice president, J J Benda of Mallon as secretary, and Ivan Coon of Highland to the executive committee. Treasurer notes show year end funds and claims payments, with a reduced in force insured value from the previous year.

O. C. Patterson Cedar W. OO. Morgan Clay Woo Huston Crawford O James J. Benda Mallon Ivan Coon Highland Washington County Mutual Tottawattagie Moerely Washington Association

Albia Defeats the Cardinals in a 35 24 game here

Albia defeated the Cardinals 35 to 24 in a local game here. Steferes Swenson of Iowa Cotter led the team as a standout, while Washington high school reserves were beaten 45 to 20 in a preliminary contest.

Albia Cardinals Er Ae Steferes Swenson Lowa Cotter Husky Cotter High School Washington High School

Local society notes from Wellman area visitations

Mr and Mrs N D Anderson returned Friday from Excelsior Springs. Mrs Anderson’s condition is somewhat improved. Miss Mary T Nick of Wellman visits sister Mrs J M Kelly and leaves Sunday for home. Mrs Frank J Steele of Marengo and brothers Mr and Mrs Joe Nick of Marengo visited the Kelly home. Will Steele and Miss Ethel Tillotson travel to Clinton for a weeks visit with nieces of Mr and Mrs Harry Tillotson. Harry Pearson of Ainsworth shopped in Washington. Lee Colton of Haskins was here on business. JOHNSON’S GROCERY ad notes Coffee 2 lbs 33c and 4 Deliveries Saturdays 3 Deliveries other days. Junior and Bobby Birney spend weekend with Val Fuhr north of town. Everett Stewart and father James Stewart of south of Ainsworth were here on business. Fred Spangler of Crawfordsville shopped in Washington. Mrs Phil Crail visited Friday and Saturday in Washington. Malin Swartzendruber of Wellman shopped here this morning. John Supalla and son Herman of Pleasant Plain were business visitors today.

N. D. Anderson Excelsior Springs Will Steele Ethel Tillotson Clinton Ethel Harry Tillotson Harry Pearson Ainsworth Washington Lee Colton Haskins Johnson Junior Bobby Birney Val Fuhr Everett Stewart James Stewart Ainaworth Fred Spangler Crawfordsville Keith Adams Wellman

High School Team Loses in Ottumwa Little Six Game

The high school team suffered a defeat at Ottumwa in a Little Six contest. Details on scoring and players are limited in the available text.

Ottumwa

Visiting teacher from Wayland tours Elmhurst area

Miss Dorothy Schlatter of Wayland a teacher at Elmhurst IN spends her vacation week visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs C Harry Davis. Auctioneer D F Macon Washington IA can be reached at 251 Red. Rev S F L Sharie of Ainsworth officiated at the funeral of Robert Marshall east of Winfield last Wednesday. Mrs Sharpe accompanied Mr Sharpe. Mrs Keith Adams of Wellman was in Washington on business today. Mrs William Kenslar has returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs Fred Schnee lock at New Sharon.

Dorothy Schlatter Wayland Elmhurst, IN Mrs. C. Harry Davis D. F Macon Washington Iowa William Kenslar Fred Schneelock New Sharon

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