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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

Page

6

Prominent Lincoln wedding links Kansas City couple

Mrs. John Klostermeyer and her husband visited after marrying in Lincoln on May 16. The Lincoln Journal notes Frances Newens wed John Klostermeyer of Kansas City in a First Christian Church ceremony with about one hundred guests. The couple left for an extended honeymoon after a reception at the Kellom home.

John Klostermeyer Kansas City Lincoln Nebr Frank Sage First Christian Church George B. Newell Wichita Ray E. Haunt Paul Keim Debussy Harriet Newens Marguerite Bierman Hastings Highes Mativ Mailey Mach Miss Newells Miss Bierman William A. Newens Kiostermeyer Terman Henry Klostemeyer Allen Ponce Beatrice Gladys Keneler Margaret Kipp Mate! Richardson Roxene Hewitt Cora Sinver Dee

Indian Creek Women's Club Meeting at Mrs Guy's Home

Mrs Laura Guy hosted the Indian Creek Women's club with ten members fourteen children and two visitors Mrs Verna Stacy and daughter Mary Lou. Visiting and fancy work entertained the group as Mrs Mable Guy assisted with refreshments. A party of friends of the Morissons stayed at the Denison Gallagher tourist camp and some attended the Masonic temple dedication after dinner.

Laura Guy Indian Creek Women's Club Verna Stacy Mary Lou Mable Guy Leland Morrison Villisea Denison-Gallagher Masonic Temple

Deaths This Week Kerr Died in Personal Crisis at Home

Mr Kerr aged 45 of five miles northwest of town died at Washington county hospital Saturday evening. He shot himself at his home that afternoon during a personal crisis. Probable motive cited. Survived by widow Ethel Nagley Kerr and three children Donald Dale and Wilma Kerr. One brother Howard Kerr of Washington, a sister Mrs Sickles of Washington, and his parents also in the community.

Kerr Washington County Arev Ethel Nagley Kerr Donald Dale Wilma Kerr Howard Kerr Washington W. Sickles

Funeral Services for Mrs J T Conn Held in Battle Creek Iowa

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Battle Creek for Mrs. J T Conn of Battle Creek Iowa mother of Mrs Leigh Soule of Washington Soule had been there to care for her mother and Mr Soule was summoned by her death Mr and Mrs Soule returned home Wednesday Mrs Griff Jones of Cotter died Friday May 15 in Red Oak while visiting her sister Pneumonia listed as cause of death She is survived by three sons and one daughter Her husband died about six years ago Funeral services were conducted at Cotter Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon

J. T. Conn Battle Creek Iowa Leigh Soule Washington

Shaffer Siblings Called to Clarion by Brother's Death

Shaffer of Keota and sister Mrs. Nelson Newton traveled to Clarion Wright County after the death of their brother Mendell Shaffer on Thursday May 14. Funeral services were held in Clarion Saturday. Mrs. Mary Smith of Washington is also named as a sister.

Shaffer Keota Nelson Newton Clarion Wright County Mendell Shaffer Mary Smith Washington

Funeral Services for Mrs Elmnor Crawford of Keota

Funeral services for Mrs El mnor Crawford of Keota were held at her mother Mrs Oz Powell home Friday afternoon. Born May 1 1877 she spent her girlhood on the paternal Seventy Six township farm before moving to Keota. She married Elmer Crawford in June 1929 and established a home. Survived by husband mother sister Miss Sadie Powell and brother John Powell all of Keota.

Elmnor Crawford Keota Oz Powell Elmer Crawford Sadie Powell John Powell

Debt bondage in Abyssinia described as social chains

A writer likens debt to physical shackles in Abyssinia where the debtor, guarantor, and creditor form a trio bound by unpaid sums. The piece notes that debt settlements can take months and that some owe a heavy penalty when unable to pay.

Abyssinia

Peace conferee first meeting in Salle de Paty hosts names

The initial peace conferee meeting occurred in Salle de Paty once called Hall of Mir tote. Delegations included Aracwe Great Britain United States Japan Brazil Belgium Serbia Greece Romania Czechoslovakia Poland Chittich Wedjiaz Canada Australia South Africa India Siam New Zealand Portugal.

Salle de de Paty Salle de Horalegie Hall of Mirtote Aracwe Great Britain Japan Brazil Belgium Serbia Greece Rumaniia Czechoslovakia Poland Chittich Wedjiaz Canada Australia South Afria India Siam New Zealand Portugal

List of names with regional townships and annotations

A compiled roster lists numerous individuals such as George Karr, Orval Kelley, Leo Lemley, Merwin Rugg, Cathryn Werge, Norma Wilkins, John Winegarden, Vera Yoder and Darrel Zillmer associated with places including Surprise Valley, Grandview, Daytonville, Union, Eagleville, Wasson ville and Dastonville. The dataset includes multiple entries marked with numbers like No.7 and other identifiers, suggesting a census or local directory snapshot.

Rood Eride Daytomble Wallon Ralph Glider Cordelle Greiner Summith Creek Manie fLole Surprise Valley George Karr Dastonville Milfred Kelley Grandview Orval Kelley Leo Lemley Wesley Lowry Jary Potsander Merwin Rugg Ernest Swartzendruber Wassonville Cathryn Werge Bunker Hill Norma Wilkins Daytonville John Winegarden

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Hollette Family

A surprise birthday dinner was held Thursday evening at the Hollette home in Celce in honor of Hollette. About thirty-three guests attended. dinner was served at seven with a cake baked by Mrs Ed Holle as the centerpiece. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hotie and son Dallas, and many others listed in the article.

Flomer Holle Hollette Ed Hole Jake Hotie Dallas Mard@arey Robertson ide crandson Cleo Wolfe Meward Lotie Audrey Richard Clarice Paten Muarorie Gilbert Othe Joon Dean Lomer May Teddy Lester Woc. Howe Daryl Ed Hotle LeRoy Mise Opal Langfora Doyle Pfeffer Doyle Pfeffer and Mr Mrs Homer Kothey Petty Jean and Johny

Portnightly Art Department Reelects Officers

The Portnightly club Art department met at Mrs. A Anderson's home with Miss Alee Van Vliet to re elect officers for the coming year. Mary Annabel Westphal performed two violin numbers to open the meeting. Readings on artists included Goya by Miss Frankie Bennett dsuse by Miss Carol Forgey and Sorolla by Miss Jeanette Kyte.

Alee van Vliet A. Anderson Miss van Vliet Carol Forgey Elda White Mary Annabel Westphal Goya Frankie Bennett Dsuse Sorolla Jeanette Kyte

Local Calendar Key Events And Meetings Noted

Community groups schedule meetings and events across May including the Order of the Raihhew for Girls installation at the Masonic temple, Wesleyan missionary society at Mrs. Cynd Ti4 South 4th Avenue, Delphian society at the Library, and multiple club gatherings with potluck and breakfast notices.

Order of the Raiuhew Masonic Temple Wesleyan Dome Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. V. Cynd South 4Th Avenue Bethel Missionary Society of the Bethel Ethel Shalia

Vacation Bible School Planned in West Chester

The West Chester community will host Vacation Bible School starting Monday May 25 at 4 o clock. The cooperative program includes Baptist, Methodist and United Presbyterian churches. Sessions occur at the Methodist church and any child over four who did not attend high school last year may join.

West Chester Baptist Methodist United Presbyterian Methodist Church

Hypocrisy Defined In The Context Of Virtue And Self Interest

Hypocrisy is defined as feigning virtue or sincere feeling, a false appearance of goodness or religiosity. It involves insincere profession, masking selfish aims or a corrupt life.

Esther McCreedy Sings In Cedar Falls Voice Recital

Miss Esther McCreedy daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlan McCreedy of Washington presented a song recital Thursday evening May 21 at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls where she studies The program featured Richard Merrill violinist Adeline Asher accompanist in Gilchrist chapel The repertoire included old and English numbers Schubert lieder and Italian pieces sung with violinist interludes and piano accompaniment

Esther McCreedy Harlan McCreedy Washington Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Richard Merrill Adeline Asher Gilchrist Chapel

Ainsworth Passages On Mothers Funeral And Alumni Note

Ainsworth notes state the Trotter children return home after their mother's funeral with Mrs Clara Stickley and her Galveston group remaining a few days with their father W T Trotter. Spessard Merritt Hawkins attended Mrs Griff Jones's funeral. Monmouth College cavaliers to sing at United Presbyterian church. Several locals in attendance and alumni names omitted in banquet write up.

John Frank Chihak Monmouth College United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Earle Davis Steward Wolfe N. J. Kilgore Manford Immeltsburg Iowa Riobert Acheson Edith Richards Olive Arthaud

Prime Race fortry visits Missouri and local guests

Priine race fortry visits Missouri to see his mother and sister. Burling ton Mrs. John Erickson and Neal Sands of Bloomfield attended Sunday with their parents. Ira Leunet and son of Wapello and Mrs. Charles Adams of Sheffield visited Mrs. Mina West. Mary Chambers attended a Columbus Junction class play and Sigourney commencement for nephew Ray Ingham. Wanda Spessard returned from Batavia school. Washington Concert band to play Memorial day program with Rev. Krenmyre.

Missouri John Erickson Burlington Neal Sands Bloomfield Aice Sands Ira Leunet Wapello Charles Adams Sheffield Mina West Mary Chambers Columbus Junction Sigourney Ment Ray Ingham Wanda Spessard Batavia Washington Krenmyre

Masonic Temple praised by locals and visitors

Journal staffer Walter Barnett and others hail the new Masonic Temple as beautiful and fine in furnishings, a credit to Washington. Several readers praise the dedication, seats, and overall impression, while others note social visits and community figures traveling to Des Moines and Scranton for family matters.

Walter Barnett Journal Force Masonic Temple Washington Pb. Ayers Wellman Evers

Masonic and Related Lodges Regular Meetings Listing

Regular meetings announced for Lodges Washington Chapter No 8 EK Damascus Shrine No 10 Washington Lectures No 26 A A M Cyrus Chapter No 28 RM ALM and associated officers schedule. Meetings occur on second Thursday, fourth Tuesday, first Friday, and second Friday with attendees invited.

Washington Ida McDaniel W. M. Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine W.S of I Masonic Temple al Chioa Spice W. P Hazel Haven Harry Co. Ward W. M A W. Yard Cyrus RM. Alm J. W. Enslin H P A. W. Yard

Railway Time Table Shows Mixed Daily and Special Trains

Train schedule lists departures and arrivals for Golden State Limited Apache Local and Freight trains, plus Knoxville Branch services and California passenger stops. Includes westbound and eastbound timings, daily except Sunday notes, and agent signatures for W. C. Bell and L. Goodlander.

Golden State Limited Apache Golden State Tocat Dally California L. Goodlander Agt Cc % & Q W. C. Bell

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