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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
3
The Merry Makers club held its annual dinner Wednesday at the home of MF and Mrs. W. W. Matthess. Promptly at twelve thirty the thirty guests were seated at two long tables in the spacious dining room.
The report details a generous afternoon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Matthews with a full banquet service. Guests included N J Reason, J J Myers, C A Fishburn, Chas Ashby, Clifford Freel, Jean and Herbert, Harlen Emry, Clayton Be, John Patterson, Nathaniel and John Scott, and Robert Norn, all enjoying fine roast desserts and homemade ice cream with hot coffee, followed by sociable activities and rock games.
Friendship club met at Mrs Brown's home with fifteen members and four guests. Games and contests directed by Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Gideon followed by a two course luncheon prepared by Mrs Brown and assistants. Next dinner set for Jan 20 at JW Meyer home. Waruomy Community Chamber plans Feb meeting and paper Boudoir dolls. Merry Mixer club sewed quilt blocks at Mr Dill's with thirteen members and several guests. luncheon by hostesses. Eureka Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ann's sewing for charity. next meeting Jan 21. Highland Social Club elected officers after all day meeting and rescheduled Christmas exchange. Oyster supper planned Jan 10 at Alex McCreedy home. next all-day Feb 12 with Mrs Steele. Unit one of the Methodist Ladies Aid held guest day.
Wealthy Boston heiress Loretta Bremner died suddenly last Friday. The engagement to James M. Curley son of Boston’s mayor was to occur after his Harvard Law School graduation. The event was announced at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Bertha Phillips with several hostesses and speakers, while charity and social committees were formed for future activities. The Grace Hill Ladies Aid began the year with a meeting, reporting a 1936 treasury of 271.29, planning current events, and dividing groups for future community activities.
Tuesday events include a reg al Temple installation of officers and potluck at P church with the Auxiliary and Home Department sections meeting. Wednesday features IB and P clubs and a funeral service note for Mrs. Allen. Thursday invites Baptists and U P church ladies to a January social with a meal.
The West Chester United Presbyterian ladies announce a regular meeting on Monday January 12 at 8 p.m. Alma Hearne will give a talk during the month. Miss Owen will conduct a five lesson Home Nursing course at West Chester High School next three Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The January 14 meeting is noted. Mrs Chas Trapp and Mrs Bart Dill will entertain the Lexington Ladies Aid Society on January 15.
About 100 people witnessed the joint installation of Orient Lodge A F and A M and the Eastern Star officers for 1931 in Ainsworth. A musical program preceded the service with performances by Mrs. Krenmyre and Orvald Thoma, the Easter Star quartet, and solos by Mrs. Mildred Stephens. Installing officers included Rev. Krenmyre and Howard Stewart. Officers installed included E R Richards West Jr. warden, Glen Davis Jr. on, D R Thoma secretary, CR Stearns treasurer, L M Robertson sr deacon, George Lord Jr deacon, CM Spessard Jr steward, Roy Moore Jr steward, rl O'Conner tyler, and numerous Eastern Star officers. A second rank meeting followed Monday in new hall over McLellans with expectations of larger attendance. Meetings and Muster will occur at 2 o clock.
Wayne Munn, 35, former heavyweight wrestling champion and Nebraska football standout, died January 9 in Fort Sam Houston base hospital, Texas, from Brights disease. He rose to fame by defeating Ed Strangler Lewis for the heavyweight title in Kansas City in 1925.
The Wash ington County Farmers' Mutual Insurance association adopted resolutions at its annual meeting expressing deepest sympathy for the death of John Kennedy who served as a director for thirty years and as treasurer the past three. The resolution notes his valued service and devotion to promoting the association and calls him one of the state’s best citizens and a most honored member, extends sympathy to his family, and orders copies for the minutes and the bereaved family.
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Cott deceased, dated March 21 1913, was filed opened and read on January 12 1921 at 9 00 o'clock AM in the District Court in Washington Iowa. All interested persons are required to appear and show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed as the last will. Clerk Edna C Purvis issued the order. Dated January 19 1931.
In Oakland California Francis Far Tell, 46, was starving when taken to the Emergency hospital after fainting twice while a bank book and $800 were found. Beal oversaw installing of beer with a gift from the Star chapter as Mrs Nellie Richards spoke at the retiring W. M. Mabel Beat received a basket of roses. Visitors from Rock Island Columbus Junction Winfield and Crawfordsville attended. The social committee served refreshments at the close of the service.
Sherman Bros. Drugists promote Adlerika as a double action laxative that relieves constipation within two hours and claims to clear both upper and lower intestines, remove poisons, relieve gas, and leave the stomach feeling refreshed. The ad touts a powerful cleaning effect and urges readers to try Adlerika.
The text lists several wood types suitable for carving including walnut, pine, poplar, and basswood, noting their suitability for carving work. It reads as a forestry service inventory or guidance on usable timber for carving projects.
A historical survey notes a large central and western region of Australia totaling about 148000 square miles that was long considered uninhabitable due to harsh conditions and isolation, yet evolving research and exploration gradually challenged that view.
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