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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1934

Page

3

Nawakahmoka Campfire Girls Hike and Weiner Roast

The Nawakahmoka Campfire girls used a half holiday for a hike and weiner roast at Mrs. Jacobs home and Sun Set Park. About twelve girls and assistant guardian Mrs. Dorothy Dowell joined the outing while studying trees and enjoying a sandwich meal. Mrs A K Baldridge reviewed House of Exile by Nora Walp for the Nineteenth Century club Keen, noting its history and politics woven into the tale.

Nawakahmoka Uke Dorothy Dowell A. KE. Baldridge Nora Walp Nineteenth Century Club Lloyd Lytle China Baldrige A. Anderson Helen Wilson George Morrison Orville Elder J. Hall

Train schedule details with multiple passes and freight lines

Daily rail timetable notes from agent J C McKAY listing morning and evening passes, freight counts, and local freight trains. Describes Southwest Limited departures from Warh neten, local freight patterns to Washington, and weekly local runs with specific days and times.

J.C. McKay

So and Sew Club Hosts All Day Dayton Grove Meeting

The So and Sew club of Dayton Grove held an all day meeting Friday with Mrs. Harry Campbell. Husbands joined for a fine noon dinner and afternoon activities included pitch and music. Members listed include the Walkers Gregorys Leets Embrees Dusenberrys Harlan and many others. several could not attend.

So and Sew Club Dayton Grove Harry Campbell J. A. Walker Bart Gregory Willard Leet Wm. Embree Harry Dusenberry Dickie Kenneth Eli Harlan Bobbie Ernie Hole Neva Donald Lawrence Mottet Helen Jeneta Duane Walter Leet Mildred Hilton Gregory Harry Anderson A. Knotts

Nancy Freshwaters First Birthday and First Steps

Nancy Freshwaters celebrated her first birthday with relatives at her uncle and aunt’s home. She took her first step as the main entertainment while a birthday cake with one candle featured. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Breit enbach, the Streitenbach family, and Mr and Mrs J OK Leinen of Keota, alongside Nancy’s parents Mr and Mrs George Freshwaters and Mrs Leinen, who is Miss Ferne Freshwaters before marriage.

Nancyv Freshwaters Nancy George Breitenbach Streitenbach J OK Leinen Keota Mirs George Freshwaters Leinen Ferne Freshwaters Levien

Committees for Woman's Relief Corps Announced

The W R C president Mrs Earl Steele announced new year committees at the courthouse meeting. A guest was Mrs Ella Conklin Keota and refreshments were hosted by Mrs O K E Schmitt and Mrs Clyde Pratt. Executive board includes Mrs O K E Sehmitt and others. committees cover child welfare Americanization relief conference memorial auditing.

Earl Steele Ella Conklin W. RR. CG Keota O KE. Schmitt Clyde Pratt O. KE. Sehmitt J. D Dayton A. B. Sellmesther Ed Gray Mert King Ernest Garrett Dill Boileau Glenn Hayes Robert A. Dawson Joe Maxwell Clarence Dodd Oleeta Stewart Dan Rohrer Hilman Larson Dili Boileau A. B. Sehifioedler O.* Es. Sehmitt

Evening Card Party At McCleery Home

Informal gathering Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard L McCleery. Out of town guests included Miss Esther Hay and Miss Frances Poindexter from Burlington and Mrs Elvin Ryan of Eldora. Eight guests were present. Cards were played and a light lunch served.

Informa Hame Howard L. McCleery

Propose Building Four New Cruisers in Navy Bill

In Washington DC a plan to build four new cruisers was funded by 22 CP funds as part of the Navy Department appropriation bill reported to the House today. The measure directs start of construction and outlines budgeting for the four vessels.

Wasitington D.C Navy Department

Social calendar entries for Wesleyan group and local clubs

The Wesleyan Missionary society meets at 220 N 4th Monday at 7 30 with Mrs Sid ney Moore. Mrs Yaw to speak. Junior Portnightly gathers at 90% East Main Monday Jan 22 at 7 30 with Miss Aries McDaniel. Mr and Mrs 4 J Kitygerald of Ainsworth host open house Jan 23 from 1 to 4 for their golden wedding anniversary. EK. o0 W club meets Tuesday with Mr Laura Graham Pythian Sisters decree staff led by Mrs Myrtle Poole at 7. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds regular meeting Jan 83 at 8 with refreshments. visiting members welcome. The fooster elgh meets with Mrc has Bartholomew Tuesday Jan 28. Hints on waking over old clothes by entertainment committee Mrs Oral Norman and Mere Weedburny.

Aries McDaniel East Main J. Kitygerald Ainsworth Mrc Bartholomew Mytertainment Committee Oral Norman Mere Weedburny Damascus Shrine No. 10

Rural social clubs set meetings for January 24

TX club will meet Wednesday Jan 24 at 2 PM with Mr Frank Casey. The Rural Womans club will meet with Mrs Lou Rhodebeck Wednesday afternoon Jan 24. Sunshine Community church will meet with Mrs John Koeller Wednesday Jan 24. Just Us club will meet with Mrs Ezra Gardner Wednesday, all noting events of 1933.

TX Club Frank Casey Rural Womans Club Lou Rhodebeck Sunshine Community Church John Koeller Rel Just Us Club Ezra Gardner

Miss Jeanette Kyle Completes M A Degree

Miss Jeanette Kyle completes work for her master’s degree at State University of Town. She taught at Washington High School while taking classes and completed written exams Monday and Friday and oral exams Saturday. Her degree, with major in journalism and minor in psychology, will be conferred at January commencement.

Jeanette Kyle State University of Town Washington High School Washington University J. A. Taylor Montgomery Elinor Douglas Melvin Gingerich

January Weather Above Normal For Early Winter

The first three weeks of January in Des Moines show an average of seven degrees above normal, aligning with mild winter forecasts. Federal meteorologist cited generally fair weather ahead with no sharp temperature drop.

Pes Moines Jei

No School Laws in Marion County Draw Notice

Marion county board faced objections from several parents over proposed changes affecting school transportation. Despite 16 buses operating, an arrangement or procedural omission drew concern about riding conditions and safety for students.

Pairmont Marion County County Board of Eduucation

Fort Bend Grand Jury Adjourns Without Murder Indictments

In Richmond Texas the Fort Bend County grand jury adjourned for the first time in 96 years without returning any murder indictments. The session concluded with no charges pursued against suspects.

Hichmond Tex Fort Bend County Grand Jury

Niaptiet Ladies Luncheon and Missionary Meeting

The Niaptiet ladies schedule a luncheon and missionary program at Mrs Cy Bush home Friday after noon. Includes table service and light fare.

Cy Bush

Farrell to Speak at Iowa Farm Bureau Convention

Washington wheat administrator George Farrell will be a featured speaker at the Iowa Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines January 24 to 26. He heads the wheat adjustment program and will discuss corn and hogs with Iowa farmers. The event expects about 5 000 attendees and includes a home and farm exposition with 66 exhibits, up from 52.

Des Moines AAA Iowa Farm Bureau Federation George RE. Farrell Washington National Wheat Administrator Farrell Charles K. Hearst Hearst Iowa W. O. Myers Federal Farm Credit Administration J. F. Porter Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation R. M. Evans

Community notices schedule events at Havre and church

Regular meeting of Koof C on Monday Jan 22. Social at Havre school Wednesday evening with pie. Sign up for corn and hog at No 1 schoolhouse Jan 24 25. Benefit card party Jan 23 at K of C hall. Presbyterian cottage prayer with Mr and Mrs Dye Jan 23. Ladies Aid to sponsor 15 cent chicken supper Jan 24 at Christian church 5 20 to 6 00 PM.

Havre No. 1 School House A. m Farm Bureau K. of C. Hall A. J Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church

Funeral services for Evan Davis held in Crawfordsville church

Evan Davis prominent Crawfordsville citizen buried in Crawfordsville cemetery after funeral at United Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon. Pastors Rev A N Porter S F Wenger and KK H Hebner participated with a mixed quartet providing music. Pallbearers included John White David White David Davis Towne Davies Grant Davies and Gomer Owen. Burial at Crawfordsville cemetery.

Evan Davis Crawfordsville United Presbyterian” Church Crawfordsvill A. N. Porter S. F Wenger Kk. H. Hebner John David White David Davis Towne Davies Grant Davvies Gomer Owen Buri

Pageant of Progress Highlighted at Iowa Convention

Hearst noted the 1983 convention will host educational exhibits from state departments and Iowa State College extension services along with many commercial booths. Delegates will take part in the Pageant of Progress during the evening session January 25. A quartet and orchestra will be judged January 24 as part of a recognition program.

Hearst State Departments Iowa State College State Farm Bureau

Services Attended by Hundreds for Family

The obituary note says the service was attended by hundreds of friends of the family. The text emphasizes a large turnout and the community support surrounding the relatives.

Tery

Whisky sign uncovered after ratification in New Orleans

In New Orleans during the U S ratification of the 21st Amendment a building wall peels away to reveal the word Whisky from an old pre repeal sign. The moment coincides with the state approving repeal and adds a historic note to the celebration.

New Orleans

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