Pleasant sociable gathering honors Dr. Perry at Keeleys
A Bayside social at Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Keeley featured a reading by Dr. EB Perry on religion and mind, provoking thoughtful discussion before a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs. Catherine Minor, Mr. George H. Paul, and visitors from Fairfield and Ames. The evening ended with social games and gifts in a warm community setting.
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W. M. Keeley
EB. J. Perry
Perry
Dr. Perry
Washington
Southwest
George H. Paul
Catherine Minor
Alden
Minnesota
Paul
North Dakota
W. S. Elton
Fred Reid
E. E. Stussman
J. J. Foley
Sunday school basketball league forms in Washington
A Sunday school basketball league held its first meeting at the Commercial club gymnasium with about 50 to 60 boys present. A business men gym class is to be organized at the high school next Thursday under A. D. Dickinson. W. F. Henderson assists with Y board management and Tuesday meetings will replace Thursdays.
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Commercial Club
Washington
Lester Duke
W. EF. Hender
A. D. Dickinson
A. W. Clow
Announcements from Washington Lodge and local clubs
Regular meeting of Washington Lodge A F and A M at 8:00 tonight. Fort nightly ebb study behind schedule. Monday’s lesson is Chapter 14. Rebekahs invited Friday night initiation. bring sandwiches. O B S meets Friday Jan 7 with officer installation at 2754 Ainsworth. Christian church choir practices Friday at 7:30. Household Economics meets Tuesday 2:30 at 408 West Second. large attendance encouraged. voluntary Chinese relief offering and recipe bring. West Chester M FE Ladies Aid invited to gather.
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Bible Department
Fort
PF. L. Wilson
Ainsworth
O. B.S
Alice Rownd
West Second Street
Local society notes and health updates from town
Tea in church parlors on Wednesday January 12 with listed hostesses. Rollie Optenburg returns from Rock Island after major surgery and is recovering. Gladys Barr of Wayland to appear as stage guest in WH Auditorium event. 50 cent admission. Walter F. Wilson in Kansas City reports his brother’s serious illness shows improvement but will need weeks to recover. Chiro Lyda Whilellam advertised.
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Rollie Optenburg
Rock Island
Hd Optenburg
J. M. Wilson
Kansas City
Walter F. Wilson
Discovery of prehistoric tree remains near Tol mon mine
In the Tol mon iron mine near Tacomite Minnesota a trunk and branches of a prehistoric tree have been found in excellent preservation close to the source of the Mississippi River.
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Tolmon
Tacomite
Minn
Mississippi River
Where Chinese Women Rule Boatwomen of China Lead Families
The passage portrays Chinese boatwomen as heads of the household on Chinese boats. It notes that women steer, bargain with passengers, collect money, buy supplies, and command the vessel, while husbands act as deck hands.
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China
The Hidden Destination Custom and the Best Man
An ancient practice describes a groom eloping with a bride when parental consent was unavailable. A trusted friend aided the couple, giving rise to the wedding journey concept. This helper evolved into today’s best man who still assists with wedding arrangements.
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