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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1931

Page

6

Reapakah Odd Fellows Day Observed At Local Lodge

A local Odd Fellows event marked by a social night with dancing music by Timmy Quinn and a program including readings, a talk on an Indian reservation visit, and refreshments. Eleven attended as hostesses organized comforter knotting and tea towel hemming.

Brenalten Etek Sc Doade Yartier Paul Natvey Phalians Ane Enars Orel Mayo Seadhira Seadhira Dee Simmer Dove Kaeed Mies Timmy Quinn Ainsworth Columbus Junction Brown A.C. Lane Leigh Soule Wisconsin HB. Knight Proeneviner Lane

Walnut Women Plan Halloween Events and Club Meetings

Activities at Walnut include quilting plans with Mrs. Ralph Chorpening and guests, a Hallo ween party setup for Oct 20, and a Merry Mixer meeting with 14 members plus a visitor. Other groups hold program talks, fruitfully sharing farm bureau lessons, European travel reviews, and refreshments.

Pev Merry Mixer Club Ralph Stephens Keota Hallowe'en Walter Duvall Lera Shaffer

Community Announcements and Meetings Signed

An announcement list notes Det. 12 gathering at 1:30, a Day program for K on Monday Oct 12 with supper at 20303 nity Social near Rethel church, northeast of town Monday evening. All participants in the play at the U P church should meet for practice in the arch basement Monday at 7:30. K of P second rank work Monday evening. John Winga C Suan.

Rethel Church Evervot Boge U.P

Fortnightly and community club notices from Fortnightly era

Fortnightly and affiliated groups in Fortnightly area announce meetings through mid October. Bible department meets Monday at 2:30 with Mrs F L Wilson. Evening Literature Monday evening at Carol TS home. American Home Dept section 2 Tuesday Oct 13 with Mrs John Jackson. Section 1 with Miss Clara Huber Tuesday afternoon Oct 13. Booster club Tuesday Oct 13 with Mrs Guy Stumpf. Fortnightly club general meeting Tuesday Oct 13 at 7 20 at Mrs J A Porter 415 South 4th. Ladies Aid Methodist church West Chester meets Wednesday Oct 14. serving committee listed. annual chicken pie supper planned. Rosemary club meet with Mrs Glenn Thompson Wednesday. Fluer de Lis club pot luck dinner Wednesday at 6 30 at Mr and Mrs Geo W Reed.

Fort. Uehitly Club J. A. Porter South 4Th Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church At West Chester Wil Reif Everette West Will Embree Dan Rohrer West Chester Ladies Aid All Mengers Geo. W. Reed

Emma Metlrath to Teach Farm Bureau Clothing Lessons

Miss Emma Metlrath from Iowa State College Ames will visit Louisa county the week of Oct 12 16 to teach farm bureau women clothing. Meetings are Morning Sun Elliott Concord Grand View Colin Elm Port Louisa Wapello Jefferson townships and Marshall township at various high schools. Mrs Mary Thompson of Van Horn visits her daughter Mrs Ho 1 Church and Mr DeWitt Dalpher accompanying.

Columbus Junction Emma Metlrath Towa State College Ames Louisa County Farm Bureau Morning Sun Elliott Concord Grand View Earl Wilson

Use of gasoline in Iowa on increase

Des Moines reports sand Iowa gasoline consumption rose about 7 percent in the first six months of the year compared with the same period last year, according to the U S Department of Agriculture.

Iowa Des Moines U.S. Department Agriculture Today

Suspect gunmen robbed Iowa bank headline jumble

A mangled clipping mentions an Iowa bank robbery by suspect gunmen and lists scattered names and places such as Adair DeWitt and West Hill. It also covers multiple community events including rallies, talks, and harvest services, with rural notices from Columbus City and Verona.

Market in the Telegraph Age Expands Trade Buffs

A definition of a market as a gathering of buyers and sellers for any commodity, stressing that direct communication is essential. It notes that inventions like telegraphy telephone and wireless broaden trade possibilities by enabling distant exchanges without in person contact.

New York Stock Exchange

Income Is Service In Capital's Value Analysis

The text argues that capital’s income is the service it provides rather than merely monetary return, stating the essential measure is the flow of its productive services and practical usefulness. It emphasizes utility over profit alone as the basis of capital value.

No Standing Still Be War Known to Success

A fragmentary wartime exhortation stresses continuous effort and readiness. It emphasizes sailing forward with the wind, aiding a collective 41 against a shared foe, and warns against harboring or remaining at anchor. Coalitions are deemed essential to determine the matter.

Curious Poultry Talk Sparks Tables and Tad Interlude

A humorous draft-like fragment shows two poultry men discussing egg production while a small tad watches. The exchange hints at curiosity about hen laying rates, with a playful, informal tone and a paternal presence nearby.

Washington Bears defeat Muscatine 13 to 0 at Case Field

Washington High School Bears beat Muscatine 13 to 0 at Case Field. Jones scored two touchdowns and Kupka added the extra point as Washington dominated the line and limited Muscatine’s aerial game. Snyder and Dusenbery debuted in the backfield for Washington. Muscatine showed late drive vigor but stalled near the goal. Cross country meet notes: Wilson and King tie for first, Washington placed third overall.

Washington High School Muscatine Case Field Kupka Washinton Utley Nugent Washington Sinder Ards Dusenberg Dusenber Jones Oval Jones Jon Muscatin Kupka Pallischesk Minder Mills Snyder Don Shultz Dillon Dilio Herd Jungbluth Barko Heerd Weber Kupk Kupka Ad Jones Washington McPlhinney Kolosiek Youngley Raymond Horst Jungbluth M. Lee Dickinson Karka Millsnyder Guesstegen Kupka Minder Jones Nugen Hildebrandt Letts Denton Drake Lineaman Larson Texas Muscatines Snyder Dusenbery Rex Lars Neon McElhinney Kols Wilson King Rob Hesnelt Higgerson Tipton Sross Red Helwick Fred Minden Helwick Rvalry Minden Town City Embree Tras Fho

Salary Reductions at Port Louisa Pumping Station

A joint Muscatine and Louisa counties meeting cut salaries at Port Louisa pumping station. Chief engineer HS McKinney saw pay drop from 200 to 150 dollars monthly and pump No. 2 engineer Chester James from 100 to 90 dollars. Wages for all Port Louisa pumping station staff were reduced and laborers receive higher hourly rates.

Columbus Junction HS. McKinney Port Louis Orage District Muscat Louisa Counties Chester James Court House Muscatine Port Louisa Louisa County

Progress on Sunset park addition and demolition

Work advances at Sunset park with north extension for a parking lot and picnic area. Fence removal and house teardown overseen by Victor Masson who purchased the former park house. Foundation books saved for reuse in the park next spring.

Sunset Park Victor Masson

Rural Teachers Meet in Washington County Courthouse

Rural teachers from Washington County gathered at the courthouse today and heard Miss Altice Redman of Des Moines speak for the Practical Drawing Company. Rev FLW Eastwood discussed Junior Red Cross Work, Mrs J R Baker described a memorial the Women’s Relief Corps plans to build, central park monument to be dedicated November 11, school children have contributed cobbles to the project.

Washington County Raimers Altice Redman Des Moines FLW Eastwood Red Cross J.R. Baker Women's Relief Corps Central Park Corps

Christiansen Heads Brighton Red Cross

Supt. C J Christiansen of the Brigston schools who for years has handled the readership of the Red Cross in Brighton will again take charge this year. He has established new membership records in Hristo and county roll calls. Washington County reports strong Red Cross enlistment and local civic support. The Armistice Day start was reconsidered due to revenu and activities. Rev FW Fastwood was complimented for organizing county debate work and cooperation with the Red Cross after tornado disasters.

C. J. Christiansen Brigston Haut Red Crome Brighton Fastwood Wetter Washington Club Red Cross

Cotter Minister Speaks at Haskins Community Night

Rev. W. H. Parker of Cot spoke at Haskins community service night. An opening concert featured two members of the Tanelion band. Rev. S. FP. Wenger presided and conducted a devotional Friday. Rev. A. N. P. of Crawfordsville was to speak as the orchestra played. sermon planned for Sunday evening with Dunn, Armand Kaliz and others.

W. H. Parker Cot Haskins C Tanelion Band

Joan Crawford dives in Modern Age film scene highlight

Joan Crawford showcases a splash free diving stunt in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature Modern Age. The cast includes Nelli Hamilton and Monroe Owsley as the film plays at Fox theater. Also, Nancy Carroll and Terry Carroll star in Personal Maid at the Fox theater, portraying sisters Nora and Anna.

Joan Crawford Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Wien Nelli Hamilton Marjorie Tambeau Monroe Owsley Ara Ravel Hobart Bosworth Fox Theater Nancy Carroll Nora Terry Carroll Nancy Anna Carroll Sisters Terry Orpheum Theater New York Amat

Legion Auxiliary Convention in Washington Draws 200

The Washington Legion Auxiliary held a convention drawing about 200 visitors from various counties and units. Officers including Mrs Winifred Niggemeyer and Mrs Cora Abraham attended with talks by state presidents and local leaders. delegates were chosen for county events and a joint Legion Auxiliary meeting planned at Lac park.

Legion Auxiliary Convention Washington Johnson County Winifred Niggemeyer Odell Grimma Mucazine Adela Chott Ft Madison Cora Abraham Mt Pleasant Olds Legion Auxilary Margaret Hinderman Way Biancht Reading Henry County Washington —High YMCOA Conventon Bobe Kurtz Rodney Arnold Ives’ McKay Charles Claris Vic Crone Vic Crone. Directed By Mrs. Kurtz Frank Kurtz Washin Russell Frink A.J. Linnenkamp Catherine Swift Jay’ Brown Linnenkamp Grace Kehoe Wellman Tom Downing Winfield Beintsington County

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