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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

6

Acheson Kilgore wedding held at Ainsworth home

Mise Helen Acheson daughter of Mrs. W. E. Acheson and Claude L. Kilgore son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kilgore were married at 10:30 AM today in the Ainsworth residence of the bride’s mother. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. F. McAllister with about thirty attendees, the couple planning a weeklong Kentucky honeymoon before settling on the bride’s mother’s farm.

Lee Ges Conor Eh Pee City Grace Like Los Angeles H. F. McAllister Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Will Reaney Ace Evans A. W. Benn Washington Ainsworth High School Parsons College Lyear Mr. Kilgore Ainsworth Kitucky

Mello Glo Face Powder Promises Youthful Fresh Skin

An old advertisement touts MELLO GLO Face Powder made with a new French process that stays on longer, reduces pore visibility, and beautifies the complexion without irritation or a pasty look. Sold by Sherman Co Druggists.

Sherman Lo

Sewers Ladies Social Union Meeting Note

The New Haven ladies Social Union met with Mrs Helen Wolfe serving twelve members and five guests. They ung pillow tops and enjoyed social time, with refreshments of fruit salad cake coffee and mints prepared by the hostess and her sister Mrs Pearl Richardson. Next meeting will be with Mrs Nehe Snyder Tuesday Oct ni.

Sew Aves Ladies Social Union Mears New Haven Pearl Richardson Nehe Snyder

Sunshine Community club plans tornado comforters drive

The Just Us club met at Mrs. Sam Hoyt’s home for a noon potluck and sewing session. The Sunshine Community club, led by Mrs. Frank Moore, organized immediate comforter making for the tornado district, with a later planning of a Friday night weiner roast and a forthcoming meeting at Mrs. Amy Koehler’s home.

Chen Lencheon Sam Hoyt Incheon

Church notices and fundraising plans in local schedule

The snippet lists upcoming church events including a Ladies Aid meal at Thompson's market, a rally day and postponed communion services at Bethel and Presbyterian churches, a funeral for W. J. Brooks, and a Wednesday supper at New Haven church with serving starting at 5:30. It mentions clothing drives and assistance by Mrs. Wanerus and notes meetings of the Men’s Mbt Chass and various announcements.

W. J. Brooks Bethel Presbyterian Church Mth WH Parker New Haven Wil Jasta

Social Calendar for West Chester Community Events

Community notices list Thursday events at the Country Club and West Chester churches. Speakers include Ruth Wheaton and missionary society gatherings, with multiple women's groups meeting Friday afternoon and evening, 2:00 to 7:30. Initiation postponed. attendance urged for Ladies Social and Missionary society events.

Queen Bethers West Chester Ruth Wheaton National Field Sectary M.B

Sunshine Committee to Hold Weiner Frank Scranton Evening

Mildred Guthrie will be devotion leader and Mrs T J McElmin ey in charge. The Sunshine Com will hold a weiner Frank Scranton home Friday eve ning at 6 0. Bring sandwiches wen esh fruit dish to pass and dishes for your own aly Saturday. The Young Women mission ary society of United Presbyterian church meets Saturday at 2 30 in church parlors with leader Mrs Jessie Schoonover. Regular meeting of W R Saturday afternoon at 2 30.

Sunshine Frank Moore Fea Doe Kronfenstein Glen Reenblowom Frank Scranton Theodore Mey Moore Weiner Frank Anton Camilies Lestie Reenblossom Harry. Fishop da Koehler Datter Augusta Homer Hunt Henry Hunt Amy Koehler Woman's Missionary Soc He United Presbyterian Church Mildred Guthrie T. J. McElMiney the Sunshine Com Weiner Frank Scranton Aly Young Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Jessie Schoonover

Presbyterian Sunday school group visits Rev Balcott

Martha Butler reports Columbus Junction Presbyterians from the W.M.S class journeyed to Seaton Newfoundland to spend a day with Rev Theodore M Balcott and Jane. The article notes various church figures and upcoming events tied to the local Reformed and adjacent congregations with names and dates.

Columbus W. M. Ti Presbyterian Sunday School Seaton Theodore M. Balcott Jane Ec Tee Gunettome Peta Hs Rufus €. Zartman Petetepte Rangeliom Lesan Tata Haaien Riksey Vicky Wooarett Aleston

Local notes on visits and family news from Des Moines area

Harold Rost and family stopped by to visit Mrs Silas Rost while Charies Been Blossom from Rock Island stayed through Sunday. We noted Viola’s gradual walking progress as Lee Hunt and family visited, with Bartholow linked to sisters.

Ainsworth Harold Rost Des Voines Silas Rost Charies Rock Island Charles Ba Lee Hunt

Weekend visit highlights McClure family in Washington

Week ends with Mr and Mrs Elmer McClure and baby visiting the Loute Schroeder home where Eatma Schroeder remains ill with flu. The Le G club met Friday with a patty tuck supper and rock games. Damage lot of details skip.

Elmer McClure Baby Washington Schroeder Hazel Wehr Uils Dolores Hazen Florence Marr Ahmeda Becableson

Community library event planned for Friday

The Community club hosts a literary meeting at the school on Friday night October 9 to raise funds for the traveling library. Local residents including Mr and Mrs EV Humphreys and others visit nearby homes while families attend social and farm bureau gatherings in town.

EV. Humphreys R Williams Town City F. Humphreys Chicago Blissom Winfield Levi $Mons Jarrett Hamilton Himly Octors Wyma House Griff Humphreys Ian Elizabeth F F. Humphreys Cor. Paisley HB. Olt Sam Turkington A.nd Humphrey Washington

Literature Defined De Quincey and the Fear of Literature

An English writer examines literature and the fear it evokes, framing it as a defining element of literary identity and critique. The discussion traces De Quincey’s influence and reflects on how fear shapes both reading and writing in the literary landscape.

de Quincey Ela

WEST HIGHLAND COMMUNITY NOTES AND VISITS

Mrs Ida Meeks reports a busy weekend with visits from Everette Coon and Levi Meeks of Norton Missouri to Wellman and Crawfordsville areas. Numerous family gathering at Joe Krotz and Joe Murphys homes along with calls from Consamus sisters Iowa City and others. Members attended a high school party and visited the storm area while extended families shared Sunday meals.

West Highland Mirs Everette Coon James Murphys Wellman Levi Meeks Norton Kansas Jesse Meeks Joe Lukaysky Will Suttle Crawfordsville Loraine Margaret Consamus Iowa City Joe Krotlene Alice Florang Charlie Bruegges Lester Macon Washington Joe McCreedy Mexico Mis.souri Louis Coon Mily Joe Krotz Daryl Meeks Lloyd Durst Louis Schwab Thompson Hen

Local Notes and Social Gatherings Stir Murky Sept News

Sept 2 notes show Phyllis Trail ill causing school absence after a year of perfect attendance. Ed Hester hosts sister visit from last Thursday. Community members attend dinners with the Rices and Isenhowers in Burlington. Local families visit hospitals, celebrate birthdays, and host Busy Bee Club at the Trail home. Forschers report Farmers Union gathering with a weiner roast and social time among eleven families.

Phyllis Trail NE. Jones Ed Hester James Rice Ida Perne Ol Rice da Isenhower Burlington Cecil Morgans Hally Chi Walter Bray John Kane Donald Irma Glenn Heauchamp Herman Gowey Floyd Johnson Henry Willian Fairfiele Herman Gower Leland Roberts Pern Rice Duke Mr. H Hawthorn Dames Rien Charles Dod

Tornado viewership and community notices from Crawfordsville area

Richmond correspondent reports Claude Escher broke an arm after a swing. Thousands viewed the Crawfordsville tornado wreckage while Holy Trinity held Forty Hours devotions. The Holy Trinity youths plan a play at Casing Hall on Oct 11. Local folks like Mrs. Patterson and Mr Chez receive repairs and cement-block work advances.

Richmond Sept Claudescher J Escher Crawfordsville Holy Trinity Pete Towa Holy Trinity Church George Sojka Claude Filla Clara Patterson Harry Strabla Frank Chez Chez Adrian Welte Elwyn Lintz Franklin Center News Todays’ Journal Campbell

Steam boat voyage from Louisville to New Orleans

A fragment notes the advent of steam boats with a voyage from Louisville to New Orleans taking about four months, mentioning Tom Umee.

Louisville New Orleans

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