Washington Fortnightly Club seeks Mother of the Year nominees
The Washington Fortnightly Club President Mrs. Harry Ramseyer forms a committee to pick the club Mother of the Year. Nominations go to Mrs. J. E. Sellers by January 25. The winner advances to state and national levels under the American Mothers’ Committee, which promotes motherhood and civic responsibility.
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Harry Ramseyer
Washington
J. E. Sellers
P. F. Whisler
American Mothers’ Committee
American Mother’s Committee
DAR Meeting Roles Taken For Continental Congress Delegates
DAR in United Presbyterian Home Tuesday elected delegates E. E. Ward and Harold Durst to attend the Continental Congress in Washington in April. Nominees for next year's slate include J. D. Schlatter Helen Harvey and Marietta Workman. Program featured colonial needlework weaving and samplers. Hostesses were Myrtle Pierce Helen Harvey Dorothy Currie and R. S. Warfel. Sixteen Washington County Nurses Association members met at Mrs. John Welk home. Red Cross representatives William White and Juanita Von Seegar spoke on the blood program with guests Ed Bean and Harold Blodgett.
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Carol Forgey
United Presbyterian Home
E. E. Ward
Harold Durst
Continental Congress
Washington, D. C
J. D. Schlatter
Helen Harvey
Marietta Workman
John Cherry
Charles Wylie
Myrtle Pierce
Dorothy Currie
R. S. Warfel
Washington County Nurses Association
John Welk
Richland Farmer in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Richland reports Harry McClure, a retired farmer living south of Richland, suffered a severe heart attack Tuesday and was rushed by Gould ambulance to Jefferson County Hospital in critical condition.
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Richland
Harry McClure
Jefferson County Hospital
Gould
Social calendar notices reveal community events and meetings
The column lists upcoming events for Ainsworth CES, Democratic Women’s Club, Square Dance lessons, church circles, and social groups through Friday and into Saturday. It notes venue changes, meal details, and this week’s National Beauty Salon Week planning by the local National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association with twelve members present.
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the Nation Hairdresses and Cosmetologists Association
Marcia Robertson
Beverly Anderson
Elaine Paisley
Mrs Thomas Leads Washington County Farm Bureau Women
Mrs Thomas heads the county Farm Bureau Women’s committee with Mrs Haydn Thomas presiding at the meeting in the Farm Bureau office. Officers discussed skit aids, road safety, driver refresher courses, Iowa product maps, and allow township program freedom. They planned events including an oyster supper January 14 and a chili supper February 16, elected Mrs Thomas as delegate to Washington D C, and announced scholarships and Madrid youth conference applications.
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Haydn Thomas
Washington County Farm Bureau
Women’s Committee
Farm Bureau
Ray Sojka
Sell Farm Bureau
Dean Luers
Rural Safety
Myral Smith
Agricultural Interests
Iowa
George Dare
Thomas
Madrid
Washington, D. C
YMCA
Fairgrounds
Dutch Creek Township
Local holiday moves and engagements in Washington area
Mrs Clyde Adams of Richland Washington leaves tonight after a holiday visit with the Jesse Linches. She plans visits in Morning Sun and Wapello then to Dallas and Florida. Engagement announced for Rita Kay Wade to Duane Schultz with no wedding date set.
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William J. Potter
Washington
Connie Ann
Dean Walter Duwa
Lawrence Duwa
Clyde Adams
Richland
Wash
Jesse Linches
Dallas
Texas
Florida
Darrel D. Wade
Route 1
Rita Kay
Duane Schultz
Howard Schultz
Ainsworth
Accident in Washington Involves Crone and Norman
City police report an auto driven by Vera Pauline Crone backed from a private drive in the 700 block of East Washington and was struck from behind by a truck driven by George Russell Norman in heavy fog. The 7:50 a m collision caused 450 dollars damage to Crone’s car and 10 dollars to the truck with no charges filed.
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Vera Pauline Crone
East Washington
Washington
George Russell Norman
East Third Street
Washington Evening Journal staff and mailing details
The notice lists the Washington Evening Journal personnel including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and Charles Morris as News Editor, with roles for Joh Shaffer, Bruce Cowden, and Howard Hazen. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays, holiday mailings, and second class matter status under the 1879 act. It also lists subscription rates for Iowa and outside Iowa with weekly carrier pricing.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Joh Shaffer
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ncane
Nccheokeck
Puicoscvisewnaoe
Rob Nieeensee
Doan’s Pills Offer Fast Relief For Aches And Irritation
Doan's Pills provide quick relief from backache headache and muscular pains. They soothe bladder irritation and act as a mild diuretic helping kidney function. Enjoy a restful night with the same relief enjoyed for over six decades.
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Dean
Doan
Colonial Claims Sparked Early Struggles Over Pennsylvania
The narrator notes that Massachusetts Connecticut Virginia Maryland and New York laid competing claims to sections of the area now known as Pennsylvania, highlighting early colonial land disputes and territorial ambitions.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
Virginia
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania
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William White
American Red Cross
Juanita von Seegar
Peoria
Mrs
Ed Bean
Harold Blodgett
Hospital
Wolf's Flower Shop
Schoonover Drug
America
Happy New Year
Heroes
Ainsworth Ces
Masonic Temple
Democratic Women’s Club
Harry Levy
Legion Rooms
St. Paul Women’s Guild
Friendly Circle Club
Elwood Kleese
Women of Moose Academy of Friendship
William McDole
Logan Ahrens
Harold Mangold
Irvin Coffey
Norman Schoonover
Walter Jarrard
W. S. Kyle
Halcyon House
Fellowship Hall
Walter Jungbluth
Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Robert Wead
Christian Cwf
Ruth Group
Lauren Chalupa
Esther Group
Hattie Carpenter
Dorcas Group
Glenn Holden
Rainbow Girls
Washington High School
Mrs. Thomas
Womens
George Rudiger
Phoenix
Ariz
Gerald Connelly of
Anamosa
Bessie Tucker
Petronila Nieves
The
Baptist Church
Klepfers
California
James Wilder
Doris Klepfer
Long Beach
Helen
Nick Klepfer
Seal Beach
Merle Turnipseed
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Vernon Elgin
Robert Day
Lloyd Walker
Cloyce Stewart
Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian Church
Clarence Dehne
Joe Martin
Vernon Witting
First Presbyterian Church
Muscatine
C. A. Boice
Harry Boice
Rock Springs
Wyo
Bob Kennedy
Charles Kennedy
Richard Kespohl
Fred Brandenburger
Elmer Kespohl
Cuba
Steve Putman
University of Iowa
Wilson J. Putman
Miss Wade
Advance Ross’ Electronics At
Mr. Schultz
Ainsworth High School
Everett
Nova Scotia
Rath
South Town
Connelly
De-Ieer
Gsince Drug
Walgreen Agency
Lea
Mastercraft
Aytia viTaw
Crescent & Das
Connelly Hardware
Thiamine
I Saad i
Elomwen
Hankscraft
Sudden
Schick
Levening Journal
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