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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

7

Community News From Wayland Brightens Mrs Witttrings Day

In Wayland on Feb 28 relatives visited 82 year old Mary Witttring at her home with baskets and stories. NYC family names appear, including Ed Wittrig J W Wittrig and Dr G Ritthier among others as neighbors gather for the celebration.

Wayland Mary, Witting Ed Wittrig J. W. Wittrig G. Ritthier Lucille Laurence Henss John Wittrig Sam Wittrig Henny Beche Miss Spray Salem Phyllis Tsechantz Forest Rich Irvin Boshart Ruth Ezra Wittmer

The Love Trap and a Promoter's Ward

Mary Kennedy, a secretary, becomes involved with Buck Landers, a wealthy promoter older than her. She then meets Landers' ward Steve Moore and the pair swiftly fall for each other while Landers looms as a restrictive presence. A tense street visit leads to passionate pleading and a dangerous longing to stay together despite social constraints.

Mary Kennedy Buck Landers Mary Steve Moore Landers Ward Steve New York Buck Hades

Preliminary state declamatory contest results at Wayland

In Wayland Friday night Trevor Davies won the declamatory contest with The Supreme Menace but was disqualified for twelve seconds overtime. Helen Stewart won third in the dramatic class with How the La Rue Stakes Were Lost and Maxine Lowe took third in the humorous class with Mam ma Takes Papa to the Seashore. Earlier, Epworth League and Young People's Society held a joint contest with points for participation and attendance.

Crawfordsville Wayland Trevor Davies Helen Stewart la Rue Maxine Lowe Papa Epworth League the Methodist Church Young People’s Society of the United Presbyterian Church

Freemason and related lodge notices for Washington and Damascus

Lodges Washington Podge No. 26 AF&AM hold regular meetings on the first Friday monthly with Glenn Mace as W M and A Yard as secretary. Damascus Shritte No. 10 WoS of J meets the fourth Tuesday monthly at Mason ic Temple rooms with Grace V. Twinam as W H P and Hazel Haven as W. Scribe.

Washington Podge A. Fpf A. M Glenn Mace W. M Yard Damascus Shritte Masonic Temple Grace V. Twinam H. P Hazel Haven Scribe

Eastbound and Westbound Rail Timetable Highlights

Railway schedule shows eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times for multiple lines including Golden State Apache and local passenger services. Local freight and mixed trains run daily with exceptions on Sundays, and California passenger connections noted.

Golden State Bae Knoxville Branch California L. Goodlander

Epworth League Hard Times Party at Methodist Church

In Columbus Junction the Epworth League and United Presbyterian youth groups hosted a hard times party at the Methodist church with games like canes and light refreshments. Notables included families visiting from Monmouth and local residents attending from the Manners and surrounding households.

Ion United Presbyterian Epworth League Methodist Church T W. Sloan Monmouth Manners Home Louise Barnes

Jesus Washes Disciples Feet and Servant Love

In the lesson on John 13 Jesus reveals his immense love by washing the disciples feet symbolizing cleansing and sanctification. He sets an example of humility for his followers, rebuking pride and urging service to others while predicting his sacrifice and urging continued fellowship through spiritual cleansing.

Christ Jesus Peter Jesus Christ

Richland News Highlights Local Happenings

Mrs. C A Neville reports Frank May er drove to Rochester Minnesota to fetch his wife and daughter Joan is improving and ready for school. A George Washington program was presented by 7th and Sth grades and younger pupils. Revival services led by Rev T Dillon continue in Friends church. Emma Kingaman, an elderly Richland resident, is ill. Woman's club hosted a luncheon at J R Drakes. Carrie Bailey of Washington visiting Della Neville. Dr Swinney handles several serious illness cases.

Clair Sodergren O. F. Boller Ross Severts Hazelton Will Wenger D. O. Davison Ira Wittmer David Duane Ben Davison Washington Columbus Junction Frank Barnhart W. H. Butt Paul Klotz Louisa County National Bank Kk. BR. Tucker Presbyterian Church J. H. Shearer Keaney Blair C. Wolford Sprague Hall Lois Lambert Lawrence Richards Lucile Patton F. M. Mossberry Focal Louisa County Richland Frank Mayer Rochester Minn Joan T. Dillon Marshalstown Friends Church Emma Kingaman Della Neville Swinney

Columbus City County Notes and Elections Preview

Mr and Mrs Burdette Lewis and family visited the Dr Lew is home in Chicago over the weekend. The first class of the United Presbyterian church of Columbus City will hold a meeting Friday with Mrs Robertson. The Columbus Independent school district election is set for March 14 with Mrs Ellason's term expiring. Mrs Johnston of Columbus City and Micaven race and Martha Buller of Colurtis mentioned.

Solon Hr. M. Smith Rh. O Columbus City James Allen W. G. Robertson United Presbyterian Sunday School Carl Weber Letts Sir Oxter Clara Juyon Margaret George Muscating Lydian George Joseph Marion Lucile Tome Daven Burdette Lewis Chicago J. Lewis United Presbyterian Church of Columbus Independent Charles Ellason F. H. Johnston Micaven Race Martha Buller Colurtis

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