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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

8

Presbyterial Society of Missions Meet Attendees

Mrs W M Fitzwilliam returned from Marengo where she attended the Iowa City Presbyterian Society of Missions and was elected secretary for membership. Mrs Aaron Bailey returned from Des Moines visit with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson. Walter Barnett came home from five months in army hospitals in California. Attendees included Mrs Carl Roberts Mrs Harry Turner Rev and Mrs S F Wenger of Crawfordsville Mrs McKee and Mrs Davis of Crawfordsville and Rev and Mrs W Hi Parker of Cotter.

W. M. Fitzwilliam Marengo Iowa City Aaron Bailey Des Moines Lester Thompson Walter Barnett California Presbyterial Society of Missions Carl Roberts Harry Turner S. PF. Wenger Crawfordsville McKee Davis W Hi. Parker Cotter

Miss Glassburner Still Leads List in Popularity Contest

The feature lists many voters and scores with names like Elizabeth Goodlander and Irene Paul as top entrants. Numerous residents from Washington Keota Kalona and Wellman appear with point totals around 1,100 to 1,400. The piece names sponsors and local businesses supporting prizes and a cast of community participants.

Glassburner

Washington area shoppers and visitors note

Residents and visitors are cataloged with names and towns as they filtered through Washington. The report lists Will Statler and Mrs Statler of Brighton, Mrs Welte of Kalona, Mrs Allen of Columbus Junction, Oran Birkey of Wellman, Ted Brown, Mr and Mrs Magdefrau of Wayland, Roy Weenike of Brighton, W H Anderson and Mr and Mrs Harry Pearson of Ainsworth, C R Stearns of Ainsworth, Marie Jackson from Chicago, and Jacksons parent visit, plus shop by Wolt Floral and Wardrobe Cleaners and Evening Journal.

Nellie Anderson Washington Ruth Pulver Keota Vivian Barton Helen Rabenold Ainsworth Pi Sarid Ck Ruth Gideon Margaret James Columbus Helen Schulze Wilma Wade Eva Wagner Edith Carris Alice Wead Helen Birkey Wellman Ina Boshart Wayland Helen Caldwell Mary Dawson Grace Fitzgerald Will Statler Brighton Ottumwa Iowa William Welte Kalona Joe Allen Columbus Junction Oran M. Birkey Ted Brown Washington County Hospital Albert Magde Frau Roy Weenike W. H. Anderson Harry Pearson C. R. Stearns

Iowa Presbyterial meeting set for New London

The fifty fifth annual Iowa Presbyterial society meeting will be held in New London on Thursday and Friday with delegates from eight counties including Louisa. Also noted are funeral attendance for William Miles, hostesses for Whatsoever society, a fall in a sale causing minor injuries to Richard Milholm, and local moves and celebrations in Concord and Columbus townships.

Columbus Junction Iowa Presbyterial Society New London Louisa County H. B. Thomas William Miles Stuart Mabel Baker Beulah Luckey Whatsoever Richard Milholm Concord Township B. H. Shearer Marine Davenport Alex Pine Columbus City B. O. Roundy Kauffman A. J. Foster

Ten Years Ago Today Nostalgia and Local Notes

Ten years ago Mrs. Don McLaughlin visited Chicago to see her parents Mr and Mrs C A Brook. Julia King candy special this week Opera Dreams full pound box for 35 cents. McKesson's Shaving Cream praised for a better shave. Top on hogs four dollars and fifty cents. Weather unsettled tonight and Friday. Open all day Sundays.

Marie Jackson Chicago Mrs. T. BE. Jackson Don McLaughlin Mrs. C. A. Brook Washington McKesson

North Park United Presbyterian gains new Buffalo pastor

John F. Simpson announced his son Dr John F Simpson will assume duties at North Park United Presbyterian Church in Buffalo. The church, organized years ago under Dr J R Logue and first led by Rev John Ferguson, is one of the denomination's most attractive fields. Simpson, long pastor in Pittsburgh, will begin work next month.

John F. Simpson Pittsburon North Park Simpson Pittsburgh Buffalo Macon Washington Ilona BE. A. Horner Brighton Orville Hardin The Scott Furniture Company Burlington John Huuenstein Crawfordsville Lisle Maxwell Clint Rhea Rothschild Chicago James Quinn Columbus Junction

Buckleys Move After Fire. Local Sales Offer Wallpaper

Mr and Mrs R J Buckley and family relocate to 505 South Ave B after staying with the D L Carbauga family at 508 North Iowa following a house fire at 329 South Iowa. Walnut dining set advertised at 45 dollars. Karpen reed davenport five dollars. Keokuk trip for Methodist conference attendees. Ipworth League program discussed today and tomorrow. Richard J Kolesick of Washington enlists in coast artillery and ships from Des Moines to San Francisco en route to Hawaii.

R. J. Buckley South Ave D. L. Carbauga North Iowa South Karpen Reed Davenport Green Charles Kessel Brighton Robert Senaeffer Tev J*. C. Witzigman Keokuk Burlington Methodist Church Ipworth League Verna Palmer Rose Carbaugh Elizabeth Dowell William Kyle Witzigmans Phillips & Hebner’s Richard J. Kolesick Washington Coast Artillery Hawaii Army Des Moines San Francisco

They hold their natural firmness and shape

The phrase describes a product that preserves firmness and form throughout use and retains a like new finish over time. It suggests durability and a lasting appearance without sagging or deformation.

Orr and Ross Insurance and Dr Clow Clinic Update

Orr and Ross advertises all kinds of insurance. Dr A W Clow returns from Chicago after attending a special clinic on rectal and colony irrigation work. Sweet Peas special Friday and Saturday at 25c per bunch by Wolf Floral Co.

Orr & Ross A. W. Clow Chicago Wolf Floral Co

Doctor Stutsman Returns From Chicago Tonsil Clinic

Dr. E. KE. Stutsman arrived home last night after attending a tonsil clinic in Chicago.

E. KE. Stutsman Chicago

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