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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1935

Page

2

Mallorys Open Store in Chicago

Roy Mallory will leave tomorrow for Chicago to join Mrs. Mallory and son Bud, who opened a grocery store there last Saturday. Their daughter Mrs Henry Schau also lives in Chicago. Mrs. Mallory's brother Howard C. Snyder moved from 215 North Second Street to the former Mallory home, 502 North Town.

Roy Mallory Chicago Mallory Bud Henry Schau Howard C. Snyder North Second Street North Town

Gracehill Thanksgiving Dinner Gatherings Report

Gracehill residents shared Thanksgiving meals with relatives and friends at multiple homes despite a stormy day. Families attended oyster suppers, visits followed funerals, and local events included a horse sale and a horse death.

Cinderella Featured by Santa in Washington Parade

Cinderella, the fairy tale heroine, will ride a float with Santa Claus in his pre Christmas parade in Washington on Wednesday December 4. Santa cites Cinderella’s virtue and forgiveness as a reminder of Christmas spirit and rewards for goodness. The radio message promises more parade thrills and notes the event is free with Santa’s special visit.

Cinderella Santa Claus Washington Santa Cinderela King’s Hall Senta Evenine Journal

Thanksgiving visits and travel across Iowa families

A roundup of Thanksgiving travel and family visits reports many المرح Swift transfers include Mr and Mrs Ray Ehrenfelt visiting Katona with Ray's parents, Cloyd Smith returning from Kansas City, and numerous local relatives hosting meals across Ottumwa Wellman Donnellson and Ames. Several individuals travel to West Liberty Richt and Mt Pleasant and Des Moines for gatherings and conventions.

Ray Ehrenfelt Katona M. B. Ehrenfelt Cloyd Smith Kansas City Sidney Smith Wibur Dawson Washington

Thyroid Operation Performed at Washington County Hospital

Mrs Glen Cuddeback underwent a thyroid operation at Washington County Hospital. The procedure marks a notable surgical event at the facility and reflects ongoing medical care efforts in the county.

Mra Glen Cuddeback Washington County Hospital

Birthday Bicycle Brightens Kermit Speras 16th

The text notes Kermit Spera received a new bicycle for his 16th birthday on November 29. It also mentions Mrs. Cora Long visiting Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Plain, a Thanksgiving goose dinner at the Swift home, and the 106th anniversary of Samuel Clemens birth. Other listed Nov 30 births include several named women from Hollywood to Princeton.

Kermit Spera Cora Long Pat Swift Pleasant Hill Community Pleasant Plain Swift Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Grace Like Hollywood Joe Wright Tom _ Berdo Maynard Bell Helen Brown Washington Hdna Flynn Webb Santa Ana Calif Claude Flynn Riverside Justus Peterson Princeton Ill Violet James Florence Dunbar Leigh W. Soule Fred Stow C. E. Strong John Chance C. W. Walker

Birthday greetings for local residents on December first

The first day of December, tomorrow, marks the birthday of Mary Juliet Lemmon and several others including Maxine Baxter Mrs. Elwyn Gardner Mrs. August Grangman of Wayland Mrs. Stanley Thompson Mrs. C. E. Griffith of West Chester Mrs. Annie Wilkins 84 and Ralph Scott.

Mary Juliet Lemmon Maxine Baxter Elwyn Gardner August Grangman Wayland Stanley Thompson C. E. Griffith West Chester Annie Wilkins Ralph Scott

Party Celebrates Rosalin Bradford 20th Birthday

A gathering was held last night to mark Rosalin Bradford turning 20 years old. Friends and family attended the celebration.

Rosalin Bradford

Virginia Burton Hosts Thanksgiving Evening

Virginia Burton entertained a group of friends on Thanksgiving night with dancing and cards. Refreshments were served and several young people home for the holiday attended, including Betty Haven, Vernette Johnson from Iowa State College Ames, Annetta Coppock from Burlington Business College, Lola Coppock from Simpson College Indianola, Phil Coppock employed at Shenandoah, William McConnell Jr from Iowa State College, Francis McConnell, Richard Johnson, Keith Lord and Stanley Simpson.

Virginia Burton Betty Haven Vernette Johnson Iowa State College Ames Annetta Coppock Burlington Business College Lola Coppock Simpson College Indianola Phil Coppock Shenandoah William McConnell, Jr Francis McConnell Richard Johnson Keith Lord Stanley Simpson

Christmas Features Planned for Fortnightly Meetings

Society notes detail December Fortnightly club events with a Christmas theme. The Literature department will present Merrie England at Mrs J A Harwood’s Monday afternoon, while Music and Bible sections meet in evening and afternoon sessions featuring holiday music and lectures. Handcraft groups are urged to bring Christmas gift display items.

Merrie England J. A. Harwood Etta Buxbaum Crawfordsville Harry G. Miller Frank Miller Max Marble H. H. McCleery Bible Department Frank L. Wilson Perea Mary Genkinger Luke J. A. Porter Ella Gordon T. A. Michels C. C. Hillhouse A. W. Clow England Clarence Jacobs

Bridge Tourney Losers Listed for Dinner Night

Losers of the country club bridge tourney will host a dinner next Friday night for the winners. Mrs. B. F. Bostwick chairs the group with many local residents attending including L. A. Jones, Ed Sullivan, Dr. E. E. Stutsman and daughter Vera, Lawrence Wilson, H. R. Rohwedder, T. W. Harwood, G. S. Kerr, I. Rothschild, I. Coffey, and M. J. Cruise. High scorers were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Orr with several top finishers listed in order.

B. F. Bostwick Bostwick L. A. Jones Ed Sullivan E. E. Stutsman Vera Lawrence Wilson H. R. Rohwedder Harper T. W. Harwood G. S. Kerr I. Rothschild I. Coffey West Chester and Tir M. J. Cruise M. L. DeCraene Ralph Gibson F. Bostwick Lester Orr A. W. Clow EF. B. Hammer J. O. Sexton Ruth Haffen FE. E. Stutsman

Philathea Class Party At Mrs Voorhees Home

Philathea class members enjoyed a Thanksgiving themed evening with stunts and music at the home of Mrs Carl Voorhees last night. Mrs Ralph Bauer assisted as hostess with seventeen members present and a one course luncheon served.

Philathea Carl Voorhees Ralph Bauer

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Exchange Christmas Gifts

Pilotburg Ladies Aid members will elect officers and hold a Christmas gift exchange Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Allie Oldfield. Mrs. Lona Oldfield will be assistant. The gifts should not exceed 25 cents.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Allie Oldfield Lona Oldfield

Friendly Social Club to Elect Officers

The Friendly Social Club will elect officers Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lewis Baker. A good attendance is desired.

Friendly Social Club Lewis Baker

Bridge Party Honors Grinnell College Girls

Two Grinnell college students Margaret as and Jean McFarlane, home for Thanksgiving, were honored guests at a bridge party hosted by Vera Stutsman. The event featured four tables of play with nna Clow earning the score prize, followed by refreshments.

Grinnell College Virginia Breitenbach Ruth Marie Morrison Vera Stutsman Margaret As Jean McFarlane Nna Clow Acore

Ambitious Hustlers Reorganize Club Officers

Ambitious Hustlers 4-H club installed officers yesterday afternoon with Jane Pearson as president Naomi Booth as vice president Florence Marr as secretary treasurer and Elizabeth Den as historian Mrs Everett Roberts leaders the group at her home Mrs Roudabush aided in the reorganization and hosted a Messiah music study session Refreshments followed the meeting and the next gathering is set for Jane Pearson's home during Christmas vacation

Hustlers 4-H Jane Pearson Naomi Booth Florence Marr Elizabeth den Everett Roberts W. J. Roudabush Roberts Hallelujah

Thanksgiving Dinner Parties Across Local Homes

Thanksgiving gatherings spread across several households. Notable attendees include John F H Taylor of Long Beach visiting Cedar township, with diverse guests listed from the Dodder, Kurtz, Libe, Dean, Mayo, Pratt, and Crossett families along with relatives from Burlington and Washington. The report details cuisine, guests, and kinship connections in a lively, community-centered record.

Dodder John F. H. Taylor Long Beach Calif Harrison Dodder Harlan O’loughlin Taylor Cedar Township O'Loughlin Pharyi Paul Richard Robert D. Max Leyburn Lewis Nellie Dodder Washington Kurtz Frank Kurtz Lawrence Libe Ernest Miller

Thanksgiving Visit Notes From Cen terville Area

Mrs T L Wales of Cen terville visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Worrest Jennings and their daughter Lafanne for Thanksgiving. They plan to spend tomorrow at Prof H C Doreas home in Iowa City before Mrs Wales returns home tomorrow night. Mr and Mrs I W Shene spent Thanksgiving day in Rock Island.

Robert Templeman Ann Maquoketa Manchester A. J. Robertson Gracehill Frank Pratt Pearl Tressiar Allen Shaffer David Banks Harve Banks Asahel Robertson Royal Robertson Howard Snyder Joyce Junior Asahel Robertsons Dora Pulver Levi Shidler Brighton Otis Kirton Oriel Sankey Kenneth Anna Sankey Charley McKinstry Kaona Bryan Snider Margaret Jean Richt W. L. Rukgaber Mt. Pleasant H. E Rukgaber G. EF. Howard Ottumwa L. H. Gilmore D. C. Rusesil Sylvia Corwin Warren Pontiac Ill Sylvia Ella Warren Miriam Palmer Newton Wellman Winnie Palmer J. E. Gardner Jessie Brindley Wade Gardner Lexington W. A T. L. Wales Centerville

Social Calendar Highlights From Friday To Thursday

Community groups schedule gatherings across the week including a country club pot luck at 6 30 p m with a day change, church and club meetings at Fortnightly and M E churches, Rainbow Girls and Pythian Sisters events, and a Nurses benefit card party at K C hall. Local notes list venues and times with changes noted.

Methodist W.hlm.s R. E. Brown Philathea Farm Bureau Roudabush Carl Voorhees Washington ,D. U. V G. A. R. Hall A. Harwood Tubpsday A. O. J. Guild Irene Yard F W. Eastwood Pythian Sisters K. C. Hall Lewis Baker D. L. Carbauzhiai R Orville Elder Pilotbure Ladies Aid Society Allie Oldfield

Mrs Wilkins to Celebrate 84th Birthday at Dinner

Annie Wilkins, 503 South Seventh avenue, will host her 84th birthday tomorrow. She lives alone and is in good health. Born near Middletown Iowa, her father Rev Michél Lee was a Methodist pastor for many years. She will have her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs A P Peterson, as guests.

Annie Wilkins South Seventh Avenue A. P. Peterson Mrs. Wilkins Middletown Iowa Burlington Michél Lee

D A R Chapter Auction Tuesday Night

Washington chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home for an auction sale by the ways and means committee. Not white elephants but articles worth buying will be offered. Baked goods and cooked foods sell well. An auctioneer pledges to sell to the high bidders. The event includes a candle-light service, a reading by Miss Nellie Tripp, and carols. The regent, Mrs. A. Anderson, conducts the business meeting. former members are invited.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Orville Elder Ways and Means Committee Nellie Tripp A. Anderson

Rosemary Club Couples Bridge Party Held

Mr and Mrs P F Whisler entertained the Rosemary club Wednesday evening with four tables of bridge. The high score prize went to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Foster. Mrs Whisler served a one course luncheon. The next meeting will be at Mrs Glen Thompson.s

P. F. Whisler Rosemary Club Lloyd Foster

Wedding Announcement for Una Smith and Cloyd Cornick

Today announces the wedding of Una Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of seven miles north of Washington to Cloyd E Cornick son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Cornick near Mt Union. The 7 p m November 30 1934 ceremony was at Rock Island with Dr William G Oglevee officiating. They exchanged rings in a double ceremony.

Una Smith Earl Smith Washington Cloyd E. Cornick Elmer Cornick Mt. Union Rock Island William G. Oglevee South Park Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Fred Barber Hosts Kensington Club Meeting

Mrs Fred Barber entertained the Wednesday Kensington club at her home with social time and needlework. A luncheon was served and guest Mrs Mellie Parrow, recently ill, attended.

Ainsworth Fred Barber Kensington Club Mellie Parrow

Christmas Gifts Exchange Policy

Christmas gifts will be exchanged with each item not to exceed fifteen cents in cost.

Renzs Visit for Thanksgiving with Mrs Charlea Rene

Don Renz and Miss J Lucy Renz from O?ska joined their mother Mrs Charlea Rene for Thanksgiving at the family home. The gathering marked a holiday reunion with relatives in town.

Don Renz Miss J Lucy Renz O&ska Charlea Rene

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reister & Sons Ruth Rhua Rotzinger Ernest Miler Ottumwa Heights Academy Mil A. H. Brinning Rubio W.L. Lloyd Brighon Will Koening Bernadine Richmond Herbert Korflil J. N. Phillips Excelsior Springs Harriet Ft. Madison W. B. Crooks Suh Mallorys Westinghouse Mazda Southern Utilities Go Eleanor Miller Spera John Speidel Des Moines New York City National Convention of Insurance Commissioners Association of Life Insurance Presidents Pennsylvania Hotel Waldorf Astoria Helen Foster Dorothy Freisner Sac City Margaret Stewart Wila Palmer Aligail Wells Ernette Johnson Charles Berdo Ezra Smith Earl Kindig Carl Rothlisberger William McConnell , Jr Everett Hayes Don Rinner Joe McConnell Tacoma Wash Helen Hesseltine Virginia Burton Entertains Group Pilotburg Grinnellians Dr. Dean Ray Dean Mr. Dean A’ Ftrohm Loretta Clifford Strourney Mayo O. R. Mayo Maurice University Parent R. P. Dewey Lawson Crone Art Pratt Ari Pratt W. D. Crossett and Sons Bob and Gene Mr Mr Chitiles Crossett D.A.R Panama Rochester H’dk ER. M. Bridges & Company South Side Square Washington, Town
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