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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1931

Page

6

PAREY GIVEN FOR MIS TYROLD WEEKS

A detailed write up of a pink and white bridal shower for Miss Tyrold Weeks at Mrs. Al Fields home. Attendants and out of town guests listed. guests penned advice and the toast of the bride. A one course dinner accompanied the tea towel sewing activity and a tiny wagon gift basket.

al Fields J. Fields Fritz Fields Mise Beste Jones Joan Richard Gaines Mredys Gaines Irene Walker Fairfield Harry Duncat Ainsworth Paul Hunt Davenport Weekswit Caral Jones

Methodist Aid Society Meeting Attended by Local Women

Local pastor and his wife attended Friday’s general meeting of the Methodist Aid Society where about sixty women gathered. Mrs Charles Thomas presided, devotionals were led by Mrs Z F Barker, and the unit handled refreshments. Mrs George Reed hosted a dinner party afterwards.

Ssealemin Methodist Aict Society Stxty Tharles Thomas Z. F. Barker

Jolly Joker Club Event At Haskins Home

The Jolly Joker club met at Mr. and Mrs. B J in Haskins on Wednesday evening. A majority of members attended with guests Frances Boyd Leslie Winegarsten Burke McCreedy James Farrington and John Sky. Five tables played progressive pitch. Winners were Mrs Henry Leffler and Jim Colton. Hostess served whipped cream dessert and coffee assisted by Mrs Ella Merhar.

B.J Haskins Ella Merehar

AID SOCIETY MEETS AT PLEASANT HILL HOME

The Ladies Ald snowy 6 Pleasant Hill group met at Mrs. Howard Wittritz home on Wednesday noon October 14. Seven members and one visitor were present. A brief business meeting was held led by the president, and a report summarized proceeds from selling advertising napkins and the dinner.

Yorktown Observance Urged For School Children

Yorktown Sesquicentennial observance urged for Oct 19 in schools across America. President Hoover’s proclamation calls for celebration at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time with students hearing the address and joining in flag ceremony and singing America. An event in Yorktown, Virginia included a potluck dinner and village entertainment by local women.

Cornwallis Yorktown Winnie Palmer Massaes Hoover Cornwallie York Town Virginia United States Tom Wissen Shech Auring America Wd Fireen Ed Gallagher Ray Bell Art Rathmell

Women Missionary Society Meets for Day of Study in Presbyterian Church

In WASPN the Women Missionary City of the Presbyterian Church held an all day session focusing on the History of the United Presbyterian Church by Dr. W. E. McCullough of Los Angeles. Thirty four members attended with varied discussions, a noon pot luck lunch, and reports on home mission work and organization.

Presbyterian Isstoy Vey Society Roberts Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyteric Church Carl J. Roberts Ivan Rehmel Alaska Presbyterian Hircheld United Presbyterian Church W. E. McCullough Los Angeles Jennie Cook D.C. Kilgore D.N. Anwy CW. McLaughlin H. Darin Leita Glenn George Fulton J 0. Crawford

Rural School News Reports Varied Fall Activities At Many Schools

The rural schools describe opening Aug 31 with mixed enrollments, grade-by-grade progress, and plans for fall events. Students record attendance, dental programs, new library books, and classroom projects from geography to history. Visitors include nurses, county officials, and PTA activities mark school improvements and fundraisers for supplies and lunches.

Eur Asia Arliss N Ody

Local clubs schedule October meetings and events

The Young War Society, Mission Study group, and various social and literary departments announce October meetings. Carded events include a Monday 7 30 pm gathering, a Toys for the Mis event, and a Rock Day program. Posts mention postponed drama and upcoming outings at Union Depot.

Weanenday ular meeting notice confusion

An unclear notice invites attendance and possible excuses or guests for a meeting. It provides contact Leta Anderson with a phone number and specific visiting hours including morning afternoon and evening slots. Miss Gertrude Hammer is attending Iowa University home.

Gertrude Hammer Iowa University

Oakland School Coffee and Rummage Sale Announcement

Announcements note an Oakland school event on October 22 at 8 o'clock with a coffee and home sale. A rummage sale by the Missionary Society of the ME Church is set for October 24 at the Desnocrat building, with articles for Miss Edna Klein or Mrs. Wil Jones Klein. The Fortnightly Art Department meeting, originally scheduled for Oct 27, has been postponed to a later week.

Thelma Dunbar Dorothy Pfanabecker Dickie Herr Prairie Flower Arlene Aller Andrey Hubs Wayne Testrout Bert Wimmer Everette Stoutner Wimmer Robert Fisher Martha Crane Des Moines Oakland Walter Missionary Society of the M E. Church Edna Klein Wil Jones Nondas Richard Hill Center Weil Ehure Florence Sommer Pe Thin Ti Amasa Mul Alan Miller Sarah Swartzendruber Hionnson, Co Tay Anna Roth Doe Oswald Miroca Nebraska Anna Ireyenberser John Taylor

Wayland Notes on Visits and Local Happenings

Wayland residents share Sunday visits with Hixsons and summer guests from Unionville. Carthage couple wed at Newton’s church. Local funerals, caregiving updates, and neighborhood visits highlight community life with reflections on church, crops, and tenancy attitudes.

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