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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1931

Page

6

Girl Scout Weiner Roast Recap and Social Notices

A fragment from a local paper recalls a October Scout event near Red Brick School led by Mrs Stuteman and Jude Hammer with twenty Girl Scouts. The entry details a wood fire, sausage and buns, a one sentence storytelling game, patrol meeting, and Court of Honor. Also included are wedding and social notices from Oakland and Muscatine areas, plus a Sorois club meeting.

Gir Red Brick School Stutsman Jude Hammer Stuteman Court of Honor

Woman 87 Enjoys Iron Daily Vinol Claims

An 87 year old woman credits Vinol iron tonic for sustained energy appetite and sleep. The ad claims Vinol blends iron lime and cod liver liver oil improve vitality for elderly and nervous run down adults and promises quick benefit after the first bottle. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the product.

Veteran Civil War veteran visits Osceola and Des Moines parade ties

The 97 year old Civil War veteran Daddy Swadling of Osceola visits with stepsons J Martin Wilte and Al White while recalling marching in the G A R parade in Des Moines. He served with Company K 2nd Illinois Infantry and says he was the youngest man in Osceola. The Des Moines parade image circulated nationwide, showing him with a war time friend after sixty five years. White, known for his clowning, helps care for Swadling who lives with a daughter Annie Strouse. A wedding note mentions Beulah Harvey and Edwin E West in Waukegan Illinois with Rev. Shea officiating. Booster club activity at Norman's includes a comfort event for tornado victims and a home economics lesson on cleaning methods.

John Swadling Oskaloosa Des Moines J. Martin Wilte AL White Daddy Swading Reen Elvil’ Warning Wit Co. K Hlinois Infantry Daddy Swadling Annie Strouse Swadling Martin Whit King Regnaig Tance W. Roc Tol Mise Beulah Harvey Norman's Oral Norman Elsie Norman Merle Bekle

Three Singers Compete in Radio Contest at Washington High

Kathleen Coffey Wilma Walker and Roy Finch sang in the county Atwater Kent radio audition at Washington high school auditorium on Tuesday October 6. Carolyn Hamilton awaits next contest location. Washington county has four representatives, judges were Mrs Frank Miller Mrs Karl Melcher and Miss Florence Peterson. Helen Coffey accompanied all contestants. Other Washington entrants include Miss Margaret Corbin Des Moines and Mrs Esther McCreedy Waterloo.

Kathleen Coffey Wellman Im Ainsworth Wilma Walker Washington Roy Finch Atwater- Kent Washington High School Frank Miller Karl D. Melcher Florence Peterson Helen Coffey Atwater Kent Handel Massenet Walther Fuhrmann-Lee Amy Woodford Finden Kilmer-Rasbac Washingvon Margaret Corbin Des Moines Esther McCreedy Waterloo

Luncheon Hosts Radio Party Plan With Mrs Stumpt

The course luncheon assisted by Mrs S Munson and Mrs Elsie Nor. The next meeting will be a radio party to be held with Mrs Guy Stumpt on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

S. Munson Elsie Guy Stumpt

Graves Wins State Contest In Yardage Guess

Iowa towns participate in statewide contest sponsored by Showerman Bros. Des Moines. Graves selected for first prize of a furman overcoat after guessing 490 yards to be gained by the Iowa and Pittsburgh teams in the upcoming game. Announcement to be made by radio at 10 pm and Graves to visit Klein Klothing Ko for measurements and coat color choice.

Iowa Pittsburgh Ferman Towa Klein Klothing Ko Showerman Bros Des Moines Klein Kloth Graves

German Cabinet Resigns Dictator to Govern Country

The cabinet resignation prompts the dictator to assume control amid a winter crisis. An emergency decree spans over 100 pages, detailing enforcement discretion and sweeping public and private economic measures. Topics include unemployment relief, budgets for settlements, director salaries, credit guarantees, and suppression of political violence.

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Announcements from Des Moines Hall Meeting

The notice outlines a Thursday evening gathering on October 8 at a hall in Des Moines. Delegates are to be mentioned or invited, with focus on the event details for participants and attendees.

Des Moin

Man Claims 34 Years Stomach Ailment Healed

Fred Giser of McIntosh County Ashley NOD reports healing from a long stomach trouble since 1897. He praises sky tablets for ulcers indigestion and related conditions and offers a $1.00 reward for testimonials from former sufferers. The ads claim satisfaction guarantees and money refunds through Geo L Me at 124 W Main St.

Fred Giser McIntosh County Ashley Nod Geo. L. Me W. Main St

Baptist Convention Speakers Highlight Boone Iowa Meeting

Dr C C Johnson of the Third Baptist church St Louis Mo is among the noted speakers at the Iowa Baptist convention in Boone October 6 to 11 He will deliver four or five sermons on different days and brings a message of importance to various organizations Johnson, born in Tennessee, is a Carton Newnan College and Southtra aptaefany graduate with pastorships in California and Kansas City His roles include educational committee member and vice president of a Baptist home organization He has served on the Northern Baptist convention program committee and as chairman of its program panel.

Boone C. C. Johnson Third Baptist Church St. Louis Dr. Johnson Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Kiwanta Club Johnson The Baptist Home Mix Kansas City Thatganization Northern Baptist Convention

West Chester Baptist Mission Circle Meeting Noted

Friday notice lists Mrs Jas hosting Thursday evening Oct 8 for the ladies of Hapast congregation to attend. Includes plans for white eros work and a date change. Also mentions postponed New Mave paper and a chicken fry. Schedule for a homecoming event next Sunday Oct 11 includes Sunday school 10 and services 11 with a basket diner at noon.

Legion Auxiliary First Congressional District Washington Y. M. C. A Frank Kurtz West Chester

Was Scheduled Sunday October 8 Postponed

A scheduled event for Sunday October 8 has been postponed. Officials have not announced a new date or location. The change affects attendees and participants awaiting details from organizers. Further updates will be issued by the event coordinators.

Pilotburg News Notes and Social Gatherings Reported

Pilotburg social calendar features L A B 8 meeting with Mrs. Carl Oldfield, 17 members, and several attendees. Families including Oldfield, Berkey, Anderson, Stransky, and Vodicka share visits, dinners, and church attendance. local residents travel to Waterloo cattle congress and Riverside recovery.

Pilotburg L.A Carl Oldfield John Berkey Wewman Lo A Thars Carl D. Anderson Andy Son Albert Stransk Ralph Oldfield Joe Vodicka M.A. Stransky Riverside John Barger Teh Kalona Ralph Hamilton Waterloo Milford Anderson Earl

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