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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1932

Page

14

Pythian Sisters Install Officers in West Chester Meeting

The Pythian Sisters of West Chester temple held their regular meeting Tuesday January 12 despite poor weather. Blanche Formash acted as installing officer with Q a Brumback and Gladys Hoover assisting. officers for the new year were installed and spoke. The M and C appointed committees and a luncheon and social followed.

Pythian Sisters West Chester Temple Blanche Formash Q.a Brumback Gladys Hoover Emma Leit Velda Hatland Edith Porter Olive Nilfenegger Eva Willis Esther Booth Mae DeLong Mary Banks Hewitt

Havre Social Club Annual Dinner and Local Meetings

Havre hosted its annual social club dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Will Stafford’s home with a noon chicken dinner and afternoon music by Mary Thompson and Marie Cannon. Guests included Mrs. Caroline Tucker of Havre and Mrs. Dale Cole and son Billy of Colorado. The Jolly Farm Bureau elected officers Vera Sands president and Nina Rhea secretary treasurer, with a lesson on kitchen finishes by Ida Wootey. Miss Aubra Williams spoke to the WCTU on scientific temperance education. The Victory day program was led by Mrs. Russell Bell and Mrs. T. J. McElhinney.

Women's Club Carl Phillips Albert Hackley Chas. Barthetow Elwey Cherry Dkvid Rhodebeck Prank Pringle Edgar Porter Will Marie Lou Rhodebeck Roy I*oss Will’ Stafford Havre Mary Thompson Marie Cannon Lee Hesseltine Caroline Tucker Lavre Dale Cole Little Son Billy Colorado Jolly Farm Bureau Club Vera Sands Monna Schlatter Nina Rhea P.M. Wood Farm Bureau Ida Wootey Gwendolyn Mace Rhea Ruth Marie Orrig Aubra Dair Williams Russell Bell Miss Williams Kentucky Iowa T. J. McElhinney Women's Relief Corps Clyde Pratt Mi Oleeta Stewart Miss Stewart Pratt Robert Dawson Eed Gray

Potter Luck Supper and Women Club Notes

The Standard Bearers mission society held a pot luck supper at Miriam Palmer's home with Vera Stutsman presiding. Meetings featured lessons from Christ Comes to the Village and led by Barbara Sawyer, with several social club events and birthday celebrations noted among local groups. A Gretna Green style marriage record reports 165 weddings at the smithy in Gretna Green last year.

Standard Tearers Missionary Society The Methodist Church Miriam Palmer Vera Stutsman Homer Stephens Barbara Sawyer Gretna Green England Dick Rennison

Restful Sleep for a Fretful Feverish Child

An advertisement promotes Castoria as a gentle vegetable remedy for children with upset digestion. It claims Castoria eases constipation, supports bowel movement, and restores calm sleep without harsh drugs or narcotics. It urges timely dosing to restore rest for child and parents.

Installation of Eastern Star Officers at Masonic Temple

The Order of the Eastern Star installed new officers at the Masonic Temple with about fifty members present. Mrs Harvey Meek was named worthy patron and Leigh W. Soule as worthy patron alongside a full slate including Associate Matron Mrs Howard McBride and Secretary Mrs Belle Rice. The ceremony featured installing officers led by Mrs William Manassier and followed by year reports and a social card session.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Harvey Meek Leigh W. Soule Howard McBride Howard Meride Belle Rice Ana Flynn Glenn Mace Milo Weaver Johanna Ream Charles Denison Warren Allen Adah Florence Peterson Ruth Fred Bey Esther Nellie Dodder Martha Rey Means Electa Leigh Sout Warder Charles Palmer Sentinel William Manassier Marshall Chas. Kennedy Earl Prickford Sarah Walker Will Hemmings George McDaniel Edna Flynn Meek

Club plans annual dinner and meeting notes

Seven members and one guest Mrs Brolliary of Brighton attended. Roll call shared New Year thoughts and resolutions. Plans set for the annual dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Long on Web Feb 8. Preparatory committee includes Mrs Leslie McParland and Mrs Harry Wentworth. Hostess duties by Mrs Ralph Chorpening. Next meeting at the home of Mrs D E Wells on the second Thursday in February.

Brolliary Brighton Fred Longer Leslie McParland Harry Wentworth Ralph Chorpening D. E. Wells

Fortnightly Club Donations Support Y W C A and Local Funds

The Fortnightly Club voted donations at the Y M C A meeting including 50 dollars for the Washington Y W C A 10 dollars for the city school milk fund 25 dollars to the state federation scholarship and loan fund 25 dollars to the Iowa Children's home in Des Moines and 25 dollars to the Christian Orphans home in Council Bluffs Seven new members were elected at the executive meeting following the general session The president Mrs J A Porter conducted the meeting One proposal under consideration is the lowering of dues.

Washington Y. W. C. A City School State Federation Scholarship and Loan Fund Iowa Children’s Home Des Moines Christian Orphan's Home Council Bluffs J A. Porter

Calendar: C. D. of A. Party Friday Evening

Friday evening January 15 at 7 30 will feature a Pot luck supper hosted by the C D of A. Attendees may bring one guest for the social event.

C. D. of A

Regular meeting notices for Saturday afternoon gatherings

The 19th Century club meets Saturday at 2 30 with Mrs. Geo. I'. Morrison to review the book Why I Am a Jew led by Mrs. Carl Roberts. L. T. L. plans a session with Mrs. M. H. Sartor on Saturday afternoon.

W. R. CC 19Th Century Club Geo. I’. Morrison Carl Roberts

Fortnightly Club And Society Meetings Schedule

Weekly calendar lists multiple meetings across clubs and societies. Monday events include theater drama at Miss Jeanette Kyle, Vast Noble Grand Circle with Mrs. Fred Bey, a potluck for the Baptist missionary society at Mrs. Vinz, and an afternoon literature session with Mrs. f. ut. Hdl. Tuesday the 19th features the Fortnightly portnightly art department at Miss Carol Forgey with supper details.

Jeanette Kyle Noble Grand Circle Fred Bey F. Ut. Hdl Carol Forgey

Still considers Kenyon for post

Washington January 15 The choice of a successor to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes on the Supreme Court bench narrowed to three men Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana Chief Justice Arthur P Rugg of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Judge William S Kenyon of Iowa now on the United States circuit court Rouge and Kenyon are Republicans Walsh is a Democrat

Washington INS Oliver Wendell Holmes U. S. Supreme Thomas J. Walsh Montana Arthur P. Rugg Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Wm. S. Kenyon Iowa United States Circuit Court Rouge Kenyon Walsh

Mrs. Gandhi Sentenced to Six Weeks in India

Mrs. M K Gandhi wife of the nationalist leader was sentenced to six weeks simple imprisonment for activities in support of her husband’s cause. She was arrested with other nationalist leaders over charges tied to the no tax campaign among Burdoli region peasants.

Bombay INS M. KK Gandhi

Dr Quin Elected Veterinarians Head In Iowa

Des Moines Iowa January election of officers for the Iowa veterinary medical association with Dr A H Quin Jr of Des Moines as president and Dr J S Wesson Garner as first vice president. R L Reaver Harlan second vice president C J Scott Knoxville re elected treasurer and Frank Wilson Mechanicsville to the executive committee. The group adopted a resolution condemning the tuberculin testing controversy and praising Governor Dan Turner Secretary Mark Thornburg and Dr Peter Malcolm for their stance.

Des Moines Towa INS A. H. Quin, Jr Iowa Veterinary Medical Association J. S. Wesson Garner R. L. Reaver Harlan C. J. Scott Knoxville Frank Wilson Mechanicsville Iowa Association Dan Turner Mark Thornburg Peter Malcolm Division of Animal Industry

Cat walks 30 miles back to Pontypool after rover trip

A Siamese cat missing from Pontypool was driven to Ross 30 miles away and then returned by foot to Pontypool showing remarkable endurance and homing instinct.

Pontypool Eng Ross Pontypec

Wednesday Dinner and Meeting of the B and I Club

The club schedules a regular dinner and meeting on Wednesday evening January 20 at 6 15 at the Y. Members may bring a guest or be excused by notifying Mary Briley before 7 p m Monday.

Melvin, Blanche Helen Soukup Highland’s Jolliest Club James Batterson Washington Francis Olinger Blanche Weber Olive Co B. and I The Mary Briley

Keota Couple Plans Golden Wedding Celebration

Keota January 15 Mr and Mrs J D Messerschmitt mark fifty years of marriage with a January 18 luncheon at home for seven of their eleven children and families plus letters from distant relatives. Married near Hedrick in 1882 the couple has resided in Keota since last June and now enjoy twenty one grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Hedrick Keokuk County Keota Lafe Messersehmitt Oskaloosa Clint Messersehmitt Oakdale James McMullen Des Moines

Dragnet Expands as Slayings Probe Continues in Midlburg

In Midlburg Va on January 15 a district, state and federal inquiry broadens for the killer of social leader and sportswoman Mrs. Spencer Tisley. Funeral services are set as investigators pursue two suspects in the twin murders, George Crawford and an unnamed accomplice, with a wide eastern seaboard dragnet in effect.

Middleburg Spencer Tisley New York Washington Milwaukee

Hoover Not Active for Re nomination

The White House stated President Hoover is not shaping his 1932 candidacy personally. Postmaster General Walter I Brown announced Hoover’s name would appear in several state primaries. The president will focus on national problems and relief legislation, declining personal political discussions.

Washington INS Hoover White House Walter I. Brown Congress

Railroad veteran John Horan celebrated age and service

John Horan 93 arrived to visit grandchildren and was found by Milwaukee railroad officials to have 76 years of continuous service as a boiler inspector. His long career with the same company marks a notable record in railroad labor history.

Railroad John H. Horan Milwaukee Railroad

K. C. eoard party and dance announced

Announced events list a KC board party and dance set for Tuesday evening January 19 at the KC hall with all invited. Mrs Geo Shakla to entertain H J club January 21 at Mrs James Shalla’s home. attendees asked to bring thimbles. Indians on Yakima Reservation sell wild horses for 1 to 5 dollars to raise winter funds. forty tribesmen roundup at Lotus Hills.

K. C. Hall Geo. Shakla H. J. Club James Shalla Yakima Wash Yakima Reservation Lotus Hills

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West Chester Pythian Sisters Inspall Col. Ocrub C. L. Club Ainsworth Hugh Morris Mildred Morris Harold Clerge Cctc Hary Scott Willey Will Paul David Stipp Ralph Morris Jolly Parm Bureau Club Highlands Jolliest Club Walnut Women's Club Leslie McFarland J. H. Baird D. EF. Wells Rebekah Club MRS Carl Hancher Roy Stewart Roy Mallory Harry Drake Drake Oles Kurtz Ives MicKay Owen Ross Howard Miller Dale Denison Phil Wanerus Larvey Waggoner Rodney Arnold Plece de Lis Club P. Ff. Whisler Fleur de Lis Club Rennie Dawson Four-O Club Mrs. Prase J. L. Pease Pease Oleerta Stewart Porcas Merting Lillian Knottnerus Dorcas Society of St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Washington W. Klein Dave Knottnerus Ann Darcas Society Ida Kooker Castoria Cellar Castoria Hox Ib. Johnson Johnson Philadelphia James E. Smith Smith Easton Eavy Y.W.C.A M. H. Sartor Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Mwastwoods Harry McCall Mrs. Gandhi Quin Crone’s Grim North Side Jack Sprat Coffer R Grocer RWS Brand Copfer Rh Floure Jack Mr Flour Ade Wisconsin Swansdown Pkc Pkg T. S. Crone & Sons Washington Orchard & Dillavoy Crawfordsville Oc. R. Paisley Wyman Swift Aight Park Oriez& Speer
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