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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

6

Girl Res PS Seapy Party at Washington High

The IV Girl Reserves of Washington high school hosted a baby party in the high school gym on Wednesday evening October 7. Girls dressed as babies competed in a suckers contest won by Marjorie Norton while Dor Clow and Jean Moore performed a tap dance and Clara Witting read a bedtime story. Games included Drop the Handkerchief and Flying Datehma. Refreshments featured sugar cookies and stick candy as sponsors Miss Amy Christian and Miss Harriet Barrett attended. Ruth Sartor served as social chairperson.

Washingto High School High School Marjorie Norton Dor Clow Jean Moore Clara Witting Amy Christian Harriet Barrett Ruth Sartor

Harmony Club Hears Paper On Columbus Day

The Harmony Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Malcolm Montgomery’s home to hear a report on Columbus presented by Mrs TM Harvey in observance of Columbus Day. Nelson Thompson offered a teatling on Johnnie's History. Fourteen members attended with guests Mrs Grace Dickey Omaha Mrs John Davidson West Chester Mrs Nicholson and Mrs Mary Martin. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Martin and Mrs Boyd Stephens. A social outing to Boyd Stephens' Wednesday October 14 at 6 30 was announced.

Pie Just Us al Fields Fred Jones Bud Fields Joann Malcolm Montomery TM. Harvey Nelson Thompson Johnnie Teson Brenneman Grace Dickey Omaha John Davidson West Cester Nicholson Mary Martin Marin Boyd Stephens

Brighton R 1 Community Card Night Highlights

The Black Hawk club met with Mr and Mrs Ray Parcell Friday night with Esther Carl Marcell Lois Gl Prody, Borkoski, Andy Oswalt, Victor Oswalt and son Kermit. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dimner Long and Mrs sther Stone. Evening featured cards and taffy. Refreshments of sandwiches oranges and coffee were served by the hostess. Local callers Omer Long Frank Clark Al Garrett and others were noted. Lester Long was ill and missed school. Prody and Koster Borkoski were among Washington callers Friday afternoon.

Brighton R.1 Black Hawk Club Ray Parcell Esther Carl Marcell Lois Prody Borkoski Andy Oswalt Victor Oswalt Kermit Dimner Long Sther Stone Omer Long Fairfield

PleasAnt Plains Mission Society Ends After Long Service

The Pleasant Plains Mission Society held its last meeting on Wednesday October 7 at the home of Mrs. Gensinger with twenty four attendees including former members as guests A history read by Mrs Zeck noted the group’s long role in Washington area missions formed June 19 1882 by Mrs Burkit The charter list names several long time members and surviving relatives The group supported foreign mission scholarships in China and India and Bible women in China The luncheon menu ranged from chicken to ice cream and a warm plate dinner was sent to ill member Mrs Wright into the evening the society is disbanded after decades of service and support

Pleasant Plains Missionary Society John Gensinger James Zeck Methodist Church Washington Setive Missionary Society of Pleasant Plains Burkit Henry Herde E Wright Virginia Wright T. J. Rerdo Jam Yeck Bera Smith Amos Durst Dora Durst John Genkinger Effie van Sickle West Chester H. T. Reynolds New York Sam McCleery California W. H. Crain Harve Knapp Amarillo Texa E. N. Wright Wright China India Bifle van Sickle West Che Ter Nellie Wright Maon Hart, Mich Mason

Second National Tri-T Convention Held in Brighton

The second national Tri T convention met in Brighton on Friday Oct 2 with chapters seated around Washington DC. National officers include President Mrs Helen Rogers Vice president Mrs Irona Whisler recording secretary Mary Myers corresponding secretary Margaret Crall historian Lillian Huebner and organist Blanche Thorson. Registration opened at 1 o clock followed by committee appointments and round table discussions. At 3 30 P M Brighton Chapter I hosted a luncheon for delegates from other chapters. Initiation occurred at 5 P M at the home of Mrs Marie Kessel with Eldon chapter initiates. A 6 20 P M three course banquet was held at the Methodist church with tables arranged as three T shapes in purple and gold. The program featured readings Lorene Hillhouse songs and sword sequence numbers and a talk by National President Mrs Helen Rogers.

Tri T's Brighton Washington Pident Helen Rogers Rasant Irona Whisler Mary Myers Pack Wood Margaret Crall Fairfield Lillian Huebner Des Moines Blanche Thorsoni Ston Ore Marie Kessel Bau Eldon Methost Lorene Hillhousphone Lorene Hillhouse Jene Hilbow Fairtie Lorene Mt. Plea

Coolidge Attends Morrow Services in Inglewood

Former President Calvin Coolidge and top officials attended the mourning service for Dwight W. Morrow in Inglewood New Jersey. Vice President Charles Curtis, Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson, and Secretary of the Navy Adams joined Morrow family in a front roped-off seating area.

Inglewood N. J United States Dwight W. Morrow Calvin Coolive Charles Curts Henry le Stimson Navy Charles Prancis Adams Morrow

Community Club and Religious Groups Schedule Meetings

Various local groups announce October meetings and venue changes. Mt P.T. A plans a Thursday night gathering at 7 45 with fathers invited and specific plate needs. Unit No 3 and 6 ofMontages and other church and legion auxiliary units set Friday sessions and hostesses. Washington D M CoA hosts a district convention with attendees from multiple units. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hold social events.

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Watsa's Te net Corps to practice for inspection

Officers and members are urged to attend at the corps rooms to rehearse for the inspection scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17. A community social will be held at Bethel Church northeast of town Monday evening, inviting everyone to attend.

Beareal Watsa Tenet Corps Bethel Ehurch

Valley Char. Church Correspondent Notes Local Events

Valley correspondent reports community happenings in Valley on Oct 6. Visits include relatives in Washington and Sigourney, a funeral for Mike Delmerly, several family gatherings, birthdays for Rosella, Virginia, and Marjorie, and a lightning strike damages J B Deal’s barn with oats hay and saddle lost. Neighbors assist as fire erupts.

Women Can Have Velvety Skin

Fragmentary OCR offers a curious claim about women and skin texture with unclear context or attribution. The readable bits mention the idea of velvety skin and oddly formatted phrases that resemble a garbled title or ad copy. No concrete names, dates, or organizations are legible.

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