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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

3

Mission study and social meeting of Baptist women

A Friday afternoon Baptist women mission study and social at the church featured a devotional by Mrs. C. B. Yard and a study by Mrs. Howard Kerr on Waiting on the Lord Expectant Haiti. Hostesses included Mrs. Al Fields and Mrs. Mary Scranton with guests Mrs. Hi Bear and Miss Nellie Anderson.

John Dodd C. B. Yard Haiti Howard Kerr Will Mayo A. EF. Forgey Will Sickles Cy Bush al Fields Mary Scranton Melo Vacha Ed Wylie Lee McAvoy Milton Denison Cecil Denison Hi. Bear Nellie Anderson

Birthdays in Moore Family Highlight January Celebrations

Mrs. A B Moore hosted a birthday surprise for her husband A B Moore at their Ainsworth home. Four Moore family members born in January Roy, Violet Lambert, Virginia and Ronald Moore were honored. A seven o clock dinner topped by cards followed the gathering.

A. B. Moore Ainsworth Moore Roy Moore Violet Lambert Virginia Moore Ronald Moore

Osteopathic Physician Preston L Letter D

Osteopathic physician Preston L Letter D offers specialized care for rectal diseases and colonic irrigation. Office on third floor, south of Lemmon's Pharmacy, upstairs. phone 419 office, 18 Black residence, second floor Journal building.

Temple Building Journal Bailey Building Lemmon's Pharmacy Secon Floor Journal

Various Local Societies to Meet This Week

Numerous groups hold meetings this week with times ranging from 2 30 PM to 7 30 PM. Wesleyan Tome Missionary Society meets at Mrs EK Stutsman 7 20 PM Monday. Damascus Shrine invites to January 26 ceremony. Library program Monday 7 30. Fortnightly Literature Department meets 2 30 Monday with Mrs W A Gibson. Daughters of Union Veterans 7 30 PM Monday at AR Hall. Booster Club meets Tuesday with Mrs Chas Barthelow. Priscilla club host Mrs T J Berdo Tuesday 27. Rosemary club host Mr and Mrs Chas Wylie Tuesday 27. B and P Club dinner 6 15 PM Wednesday 28. Bethel Church Women Missionary Society meets Wednesday PM with Miss Myrtle Pearson for officers election.

Wesleyan Tome Missionary Society of M. E. Church EK. Stutsman Leora Dodder Damascus Shrine Oskaloosa W. A. Gibson Women's Missionary Society of Bethel Church Myrtle Pearson

Plumbing and Treating Ad with Duro Pumps

Plumbing and treating ad featuring Duro Pumps and Water Softeners at 119 Northlow Ave. Phone 263. Prompt service.

Northlow Ave

Veterinarians in Ainsworth Offer Accredited Services

Dr Co EB Bassler veterinary practice in Ainsworth Iowa lists accredited services with office and residence contact numbers. The entry identifies the clinic as a local professional listing.

DR. Co. EB. Bassler Ainsworth Iowa

Influenza Epidemic Reaches East London and Tokyo

The Tokyo correspondent reports influenza at epidemic stage in Great Britain and Europe has reached the Far East with about 60 deaths daily in Tokyo. Authorities say the Japanese strain is the most virulent in a decade as the illness spreads rapidly amid dry air.

London U.P Great Britain Europe Far East Tokio Exchang Telegraph Co Causaz Japan

Plaitive Fiddle Tale at Rogue's Ferry Mystery

A traveler visiting Rogue's Ferry learns of Jonas Parsons the aging fiddler who plays every full moon for his drowned love Ann Mulkey. After a night ride and a tale of river crimes, they discover Parsons dead on the rock with violin in hand and a look of joy on his face.

Corbin Yonah Rogue's Perry Rogue's Ferry Jonas Parsons Old Ephriam Mulkey Ann Mulkey Ann Mulkey Mulkey’s Jonas

Cotter Community Elects Officers and Local News

The Cotter community club elected Mrs Anna Morse president and Mrs Madge Hauenstein secretary and treasurer. Other notices include a Rebekah circle meeting, a funeral for former resident Mrs W A Highsmith, and local moves and appointments. A 17 year old, Chooey Conchola, was sentenced to Eldora reform school for tire thefts.

Columbus Junction Cotter Community Club Anna Morse Madge Hauenstein Humphrey Davis May McBride Garry Stapp Doris Stapp Rebekahs W. E. Gabriel W. A. Highsmith Omaha J. J. Wilson West Branen W. S. Letts J. Don Darrow Albert Davis Cedar Rapids Albert Jennings Brothers Lyric Theatre A. Williams Chicago Frances Williams John Martin W. F. Gance Patricia Ann J. C. Arington Mloyd Chamberlain Leroy Owens Cotter Chooey Conchola Oscar Hale Wapello Eldora Letts G. W. Oaks Louisa County H. L. Lewis

German Title of Nobility and Territorial Prerogative

A landgrave began as a German count with territorial jurisdiction and later became a title used by some German princes. The rank emerged in the twelfth century to distinguish counts from subordinate barons within their domains. three princes held status in the empire.

Lobsters Used As Food In Ancient Japan Records

A historical note records lobster use as a delicacy in ancient Japan, noting its culinary role in past eras.

Japan

Crawfordsville Mourns Aging Mothers and Local News

Washington service honors Mrs Sands as oldest attendee. funeral held for U U Beauchamp in Winfield after rheumatic illness and stroke. Descriptions of anniversaries at Mrs Smylie’s home, visits by Miss Margaret Davidson, and resumption of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. work on the high line.

Crawfordsville Sands Washington Lee Hanna Will Twiham Porter Wenger UU. U. Beauchamp Winfield Beauchamp Ralph Beauchamp Scott Welch Ada Hobart Excelsior Springs A. N. Porter Wugh J. Davis Margaret Davidson C. A. Sprague John Smylie Carrie Anderson Frank Young N J. Lease Mark Twinam Hugh 8. Davis Kate Davis Mollie Fishburn Eva Wenger Iowa Southern Utilities Co Letts

Local Fraternal Notices and Meetings Calendar

The H. J. club plans a Thursday afternoon January 29 meeting with Mrs Will Prebyl. Fireless cookers promoted by Horst 2933. Pythian Sisters of West Chester temple No 132 hold a meeting January 27 by order of M E C. Knights of Pythias host benefit party January 28 at their new hall over McLellan’s store with dancing cards and refreshments admission 60 cents 29412. Regular K of C meeting January 26 led by J M Kelley G K 264te 1 OO. OP regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 eight candidates for first degree 204t3.

Pythian Sisters West Chester Temple No. 132 P. J. Hoover Order of Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters of West Chester Temple No Knights of Pythias McLellan’s

Newtons Color Scale Inspiration Revisited by Standards

The Bureau of Standards notes that Isaac Newton first proposed a color graduation on a musical scale and that many later figures adopted the idea. This historical thread links Newton to a lineage of color theory development across disciplines.

Bureau of Standards Isaac Newton

Evidence of Discretion Quote by Bovee

The source presents a quotation from Bovee on discretion noting a sound judge avoids repeating mistakes rather than never erring. It emphasizes prudent restraint in decision making and self criticism. The piece centers on the wisdom of careful use of judgment.

Better Times in Business Seen by Lund

Lund, manager of the local J. C. Penney Co. store, returns from Kansas City where he attended the J. C. Penney spring convention. He says the keynote was better business and that national prosperity should last for years as payrolls rise and replacement buying returns. He notes fashion trends favor longer skirts and slimmer wardrobes with affordable styles for women.

Lund H. R. Lund J. C. Penney Co Kansas City United States

Annual meeting of Pleasant Hill lines at Pleasant Hell church

The Pleasant Hill telephone company holds its annual meeting at Pleasant Hell church on Monday afternoon, January 26, 29213, to review service status and plan future lines.

Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hell Church

Fortnightly Club Dues Requested From Members

All members of the Fortnightly club who have not yet paid their dues are requested to mail or send them in at once.

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W. Cc. Pythian Sisters AP Clegg Jim Clegg Law Wagenknecht Helen Atchison Madge Morris B. Wead Bessie Wead Farm Bureau Kolah Club Jessie Schoonover Anna Alliman Neill Trotman Albert Taylor Elizabeth Simpson Tayloige Bexecutive Board The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Harry McCall Carl Roberts Fred Neiswanger Clara Warren Roy Stewart Carson Wilson Wellman Oscar Helen Burkett Nira Bcards Parewele Ellis Rickeys Ellis Rickey Virginia Lou Brad Cordelle Carl T. Anderson Will Brown Joe. Cortum and Sons Ralph Hamilton Percy Miriam Ashby Walter Wilson Oscar Wilson Carl D. Anderson Wenona Frank Stransky Marion Clara Fisher John Lang Stanley Mouser Albert Stransky Wayne Carl Oldsfield Roy Schulty Harold Schulty Wilt Patterson and Sons Clifford Eyestone Voooori 3. N. Phillips J. N. Phillips Rural Women’s Club William Norton D. ¢. Griggs Val Fulk Harley O’laughlin Ardith Rohrer Victor Roy Foss Ruth Norton Helen Rhodebeck Richard Pringle Dorothy Humston Norton Ruth Chris Maple U. AL Michels T. L. Brookhart East Washington St Livingston & Hicher S. W. Livingston E. Nieher West Main St Court House Morrison & Morrison Edmund J and George Morrison North Side Square W.D. Dwyer DR. TL. Pease Penney Dr OL BP. Boller Commercial Bank Corner West Washington St Jones Funeral Home Ast Main St Sherman'’S Tin Shops Pred's Tin Shop Iowa Ave Johnson's Grocery Chiropractors Chas Brown Osteopathic Preston L.etter A.W. Clow, D. OO Ee Society Daughters of Union Veterans A. R. Hall Chas. Barthelow Dill Munson T. J. Berdo Priscilla Club East Washington Mrs. Chas. Wylie B. and P Jessie Klein Beam & Carson John W. Applegate City Hall State Theatre Ralph W. Thompson Insurance, Bonds and Abstracts Bailey Lemley & Yard Washington National Bank East Main St Rogue’s Ferry Charles Sloan Reid Martha Butler Crawfordsville —Manners Davindent H. J. Club Will Prebyl Joe Te Bockhorst J. M. Kelley Bill Washington County Medical Society
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