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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1931

Page

3

Ainsworth Social News and Warner Marsh Wedding Report

A recap of club meetings and social events in Ainsworth including a BLC tea dinner invitation accepted for February 6, a detailed account of the Warner Marsh wedding at 1203 North Marion Avenue on New Year’s Night with Nora Marie Warner and Terry Alvin Marsh, the bridal party, attire, and reception, plus notes on local brides and upcoming gatherings in Pleasant Hill and nearby communities.

Det Uies Warner Marsh Warner-Marsh Follo Rome R.A. Warner North Marion Avenue Nora Marie Terry Alvin Marsh Joa. Marsh Ainsworth A.A. Wing Washington Baptist Church Aiken Reynolds Edith Boilean Lowengrin Florida Carmen Hays Nellie Wiley Esther Hanley Waver Club Parewell Dave Powers Havre Social Club Fred Kephart Powers James Marsh Kepharts Wayland Havre

New York Prison Reform Urges Small, Localized Units

The New York State Commission to Investigate Prison Administration and Construction warns against large prisons and overcrowding. It favors multiple small facilities with max 504 inmates, four wings, and individual cells, plus new sites in Ulster and Orange counties. It calls for civilian hiring for sensitive work and enhanced psychiatric care, with reforms at Sing, Attica, Bedford Hills, Auburn, and Bedford Hills reformatory integration. The report was sent to Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Alice Alten York New York New York State Commission Institutio Ulster County Orange County Sing Attica Thor Joush Bedford Hills Ihy Auburn Franklin D. Roosevelt

Walnut Women's Club elects officers at Thursday meeting

Crawford assisted by Mrs. Van Horn served luncheon at the Walnut Women's Club meeting at Mrs. Walter Mickey's home. Leslie Gates was elected president with Leslie McParland as vice president, Ralph Chorpenning secretary treasurer, and reporter Fred Longe. Seven members attended as refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Mary Mickey.

Leslie Gates Walnut Women's Club Walter Mickey View Leslie McParland Ralph Chorpenning Fred Longe Wellston Social Chub Elu Ola Brumbach Frank Pratt Careris Myrtle Purst Smith Dave Turninseed

Twelve Youths Entertained After Evangelistic Service

A group of twelve young people attended a gathering last evening after the evangelistic service by Earnest and Everett Simpson at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Earl Simpson. The party featured music by the Junior College quartet and was enjoyed by all guests.

Ainsworth Jenee Booth Young People's Christian Union Ainsworth United Earnest and Everett Simpson Earl Simpson

Radio event note at community gathering

The radio program featured games and refreshments were served by Mrs Earl Simpson with help from Mrs 0 1 Meyer, reflecting a local social gathering activity.

Earl Simpson Meyer

Announcements and church meeting set for January eve

Announcements note the Ay corps hat at seven. A business meeting follows at the Yo MoC. That evening, January ail we bers urs 83 AME the ladies of the West Chester United Presbyterian Church congregation plan to attend service. Discussion on new regulations and water supply issues appears.

Ay Corps Wil Busine Ail Webers West Chester

Satu Whe Kings Heralds of the West Chester MoB Church Meeting

A fragmented notice lists church meetings and officer installations for January 10 and July 10, with references to the West Chester chapter, Pythian, and the Hautes Aid society. It mentions funeral services chaired by a West Chester official and a regular meeting planned for January 1 in the community room, inviting members to seek excusal from Dessie Kile.

West Chester Rauie Mes West Hi Pythian Julia Aveting Femple Hautes Aid Society of Mon Keil Dan Rohrer Bert Riten Phe 1 Pela Dessie Kile

Golf's origins traced to Scotland in 15th century play

The text notes a game called Handy bal played in England during King Edward II's reign using a stick and leather ball. It claims golf descends from shinty and cites extensive play in Scotland in 1433, suggesting early roots and spread of the game.

England Bae Ward II Scotland

Eastern Star installs officers at new temple

Officers are installed to lead the Eastern Star in a year described as among the best in the order’s history. Despite a temporary setback of ten days after installation, the chapter gained over thirty members while about 1500 dollars passed through the books. A pot luck supper honored installing grand matron Edna Duncan and grand officers. visitors from several towns attended.

Eastern Star New Emple Grace Brown Duncan Cedar Rapids Rose Reid Fred Bey Dhest Walter Brown Edna Duncan Myrtle Speer Sara Walker Nettle Hayes McDaniel Enn Mace Pearl Hamil Rd Metindes Edna Flynn Cress Alma Meek Della McBride Eunice Soule Helen Goodin Irene Allen Warder Leora Dodder Sentinel Roger Sherman Adah Bstlyer Gladys Weaver Marth Sie Means Electa Mildred Crate Gurney South English Min Us Grisley Colorado

Figure This Out Faiths and Finances in Marion

A Cincinnati skeptic claims faith is a fallacy while the Marion Star rebukes the idea. The paper argues that without trust in each other, people would be forced to live within their incomes, highlighting contrasts between belief and economic reality.

Cincinnati

Kopp Takes An Important Post In House Leadership

Washington January 9 Congressman W F Kopp of Mount Pleasant Iowa became chairman of the house pensions committee through insurgent support. Representative Knudson of Minnesota who favored independence for insular possessions was named chairman of the insular affairs committee, a move that unsettled party leaders amid threats to bolt from the party over chairmanships.

Washington W.F. Kopp Mount Pleasant Iowa House Pensions Committee Knudson Reeun Minnesota Pacific Kopp Philipp Kaw Republica Labor Committee Vermont Territores

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