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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

3

Dinner honors Morrison couple at Frink home

Mr and Mrs Morrison were honored at a recent dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Russell Prink Mr and Mrs Robert Brinton and Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown The Frink home housed four attractively set tables with crystal stemware The out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Preste falters of Keota Gifts included a lift piece of pottery for the celebrating couple The guests enjoyed the evening with card games and good company

Land Morrison Willisea Russell Prink Robert Brinton Maynard Brown Frink Howard Preste Keota

Poison in Your Bowels Promoted By Laxative Syrup

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild thorough laxative to cleanse the bowels gently overnight. It claims toxins cause dullness and bad breath and promises quick, pleasant relief for men women and old people. The copy emphasizes forty seven years of experience and household popularity.

Dr. Caldwell

Four Guests Attend Just Us Club Meeting

Four guests at the Just Us club gathering with Mrs. Dan Rohrer included Mesdames Hunt Campbell Turnipseed and Heen R. Turnipseed and daughter. Entertainment featured guessing games and contests with refreshments provided by Mrs. Rohrer and helpers. The group adjourned after an enjoyable afternoon.

Just US Club Dan Rohrer Hal Hunt Macon J. H Campbell Dyer Turnipseed AL Iets Wit Sickles Roher Helen Will Sickles

Vay Club Luncheon At Mrs Forinashs Country Home

The Vay Club gathered Tuesday for a one o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. Fred Forinash at her country home. The table was laden with plentiful dishes and the group praised the meal. Knotting comforts and lively conversation made the afternoon delightful. The next regular meeting is in three weeks with Mrs. Howard Stewart, Mrs. Jenny Crayne, and Mrs. Will Emery as guests.

Howard Stewart Jeany Crayne Will Emery Lloyd Stout Rosemary Est Dell Walker Charles Wylie Kensington UK W. W. Moore Ainsworth Parrow Lyn van Horn

Martin Hines Anniversary Celebrates Fifty Three Years

Mr and Mrs Martin Hines marked their fifty third wedding anniversary on a Wednesday with a surprise party planned by Mrs Hines daughter Mrs Mela Kallaus. Attendees included Evelyn and Edna MM Hazel Walter Elmer Horning and William Matuch. The couple were married in Cedar Rapids and lived in Oklahoma City Solon Iowa and Washington during their long marriage.

Martin Mela Kallaus Evelyn Edna MM Elmer Horning Hazel Walter William Matuch Hines Cedar Rapids Oklahoma City Solon Towa Washington

Rebekah Club Plans Family Supper

The Rebekah Club met at Mrs. Alice McAvoy's home with eighteen members and no guests. President Mrs. Maggie Hor led planning for a family supper and related activities, fostering a friendly community gathering.

Rebekah Club Alice McAvoy Maggie Hor

Family Oyster Supper Draws Local Women At C C F Hall

A women’s business meeting approved a family oyster supper at C C F hall for Thursday evening January 29. After, contests were held with Mrs Wie Mayo winning the first contest tie, Mrs Glatess Haneker the kite contest, and Mrs McAvoy assisted by her daughter serving refreshments. Next regular meeting to be hosted by Mrs Hilma Larson on the second Thursday in February.

Meet Hinge Hilma Larson

Columbus Junction News Briefs and Local Changes

Friends report the marriage of Helle Mullen of Columbus City to Frank E. Bond of Mento on December 19. The Mullen family formerly lived in Columbus City. the couple will reside on a farm near Mento. The Rev. C. S. Ramsdale was chosen Scoutmaster of the local Boy Scout troop. The Scout committee includes J. H. Hargerton, W. C. Hall, J. Fred Moore, Dr. K. W. Williams, and others. A Johnson county agent was reelected. West Liberty was noted for a funeral visit. Farrell Smylie returned to Davis, California after visiting his parents. The next Today's meeting will be January 28 with Miss C. Butmer Darrow as superintendent of vehicles at Aviington.

Columbus Junction Helle Mullen Mento Columbus City Frank E. Bond Mond J. M. Mullen Church of God Mullen Bond C. 8. Ramsdale United Presbyterian Church of Mr. Ramsdale J. H. Hagerton W. C. Hall J. Hantt J. Fred Moore K. W. McWillams H. Lee Huston P. B. Benson Farrell Smylie Davis Calif R. Fe Dan C. Butmer Darrow Aviington Dat Tow Tani Avington Thurs Janne Lavwrence Estie Concert Town

Aberdeen Granite Quarries Lead In Toughness And Color

Aberdeen claims nine granite quarries employing five thousand men produce the hardest stone in the world yet it lacks the bright color seen in granite from Norway Sweden and Finland.

Aberdeen Aberen Norway Sweden Finland

Newspaper Anniversaries in Early American Press

The second paper fished in the T Gazette and the third title, the American Weekly Mercy, both founded in the same year, marking an early period of press expansion and varied publication ventures.

T Gazette Mercy

Local Society Meetings Schedule and Notices

The general meeting of the Ladies Aid is set for jal hall Priday pe an at 2:0. The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. William Maturda May pean. Harmony club hosts a chick Huncheon with Mrs. Bonald McLaughtin Bri dan voting Prt Saturday. The Young Women Missionary society plans a meeting Saturday at 10. Past Noble Grand invites joiners with Mes. Atte McAvoy Monday evening at 7:20. The Pastor Says we have faith as ever, though it must be in more than things, says John Andres Holmes.

M. Ladies Aid Jal Hall The Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Willian Maturda Harmony Clu Bonald McLaughtin Wet Young Women’ Missionary Society First Church Neltly Dewitt

West Chester Pythian Sisters Install Officers

The West Chester Pythian Sisters met at the K P hall for their regular Tuesday meeting. Officers were installed, committees named, and plans set for the year with Royer appointed start captain.

West Chester Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Reif M. B.C Velda Harland Porter Mra Long Be Hoot R&c Min Toa Holt G. C

Jr High Band to Debut Public Appearance Under Milburn McKay

The Jr High band will perform publicly this week on Wednesday evening at 74. Directed by Milburn McKay the ensemble makes its first appearance of the year.

Jr High Jr. High Milburn McKay

Montgomery Ward Launches Personal Shopping Service

Announcement introduces a new personal shopping service for mall orders and telephone customers. Marbara Kent will oversee the program, offering careful color size and quality selection for out of town shoppers. Orders will be mailed or delivered within 30 miles of Washington via the company truck.

Montgomery Ward Comesny of Marbara Kent Heatty Miss Kent Washington Mont Phone Gomery Ward

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