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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1931
Page
6
SOGETY H W CLUB TO HAVE CALLED MEETING c cme tr.oup met at Laur Raih's Thursday afternoon Oct 1 with six members present. A call ed meeting is planned at Mrs W Tuesday afternoon Oct purpose to make a comforter. Entertainment organized by Lorene Green. Refreshments served by hostesses Velda Hoxworth.
The Port Areamday Methodist class met at Mrs Wyan Marbourg home to elect officers: President Mrs Charles Palmer Vice President Mrs Roth Secretary Mrs Homer Jarard and Treasurer Mrs Wille Dupuis About thirty attended The social hour featured contests and visiting A letter was sent to Mrs Walte Smith in Town City hospital The White Way club met Tuesday with president Mrs Marion et and Mrs Will Munro won a prize followed by hazelnutting Edith Munro scored and received a lag of nuts Luncheon was served by the committee
The Philadelphia bound clash features Conn Mack’s Athletics and Gabby Street’s St. Louis Cardinals heading to peak form for Game Three in Philadelphia. Lefty Grove’s pitching powers the A’s, while Pepper Martin and Johnny Mize spark the Cards in a tense pennant race summary of key plays and lineup shifts.
Local organizations outline their weekly plans with notes on meetings at G A L A hall Fortnightly club and music department events set for Monday October 3 with speakers and dues due. Farm Bureau house cleaning lesson at Mrs Ray Bell on Oct 6. D A R and Rooster posts announce Tuesday gatherings. Farm Bureau lesson by Mrs Merle Eckles. pot luck supper mentioned with members bringing dishes and dues.
The Haven Church announces a chicken fry supper on October 7. The event invites community members to attend and support church activities. A prior meeting note references the Pythian Sisters regular gathering on Tuesday October 6 and urges all members to attend and bring sandwiches.
Washington Cardinals lose 2 to 0 as Burlington grapples a tight defensive battle. Key players include Kiesey and Brooks in punting and Ahrens Marshall and Westermark. The game features a strong Washington line, limited penalties, and crucial plays at the Burlington 15 and 26 yard lines.
In a tight race for the ballot, Brunsell and Gerdes support Nichols while Young backs Morrison and Carter aligns with Coulter. Officials listed include Harrison of Iowa as referee Powell of Monmouth as umpire and Repass of Fairfield as head linesman. Salt noted.
Wayland reports include Mrs Vale entine Schad selling personal property at public auctions in October, Girl Reserve outings with sponsors, local residents at meetings and visits, Rev W T Boston's church assignment, doctors and nurses attending meetings, and regional travels of families from Kalona Noble Mercedes Tex and Missouri noting social and civic events with numerous names and dates.
In Keota a noon ceremony honored a dog named Beaver for saving Chad Fosdick from a bull attack on June 18. Congressman Ramseyer and Rev H Krenmyre led the program with music by the high school orchestra. Richard Fosdick accepted the American Humane Association medal for Beaver, stating his friend deserved the tribute and promising to repay the debt of gratitude.
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