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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1931

Page

6

Play Scene In a Union Depot Delights Local Cast

Over three hundred people gathered in the basement of United Presbyterian Church on Monday evening and enjoyed Scene In a Union Depot. The one act presented by the recreation club featured Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Anny in leading roles with Merle Simpson Ralph Livingston Lloyd Walker and others in supporting parts. A lunch followed as townsfolk watched scenes of a train station and a mock breakfast table.

United Presbyterian Chures John Stewart D.N Anny Tod Metangilin Ubion Curio Larkin Strsewart Jones Clarence Lozan John Robert Dawson Piper Helen Mecvery Snyder Miranda Mame” McConaughy Fenne Crozier John Ean W. J. Masson Josiah Nancy Potter Mu Cleery Lloyd Walker Larkin Whear Atustrone Mr. DeLong Maurine Walker Naomi Simpson Duck Trouan Merle Simpson William Stewart Iris Sen Masson Jane Fulton Helen McConaughy Milt Godfrey Ars Ars Hummer Fluite Pottadam Jedediah Green Squires M._C. DeLong Mrs. Martin Frand

Wayne News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Unloadings

A car of Iowa coal was unloaded at Wayne station on Monday and Tuesday. Philly Crawford was unable to attend school the past week. Mr and Mrs M A Davidson of Columbus Junction visited at our home Wednesday evening. Mrs Cecil Kort and others attended a Social Hour club meeting at the home of Mrs P W Charlee In Olds Friday afternoon. Mrs PK Rodgers of Musea is visiting her daughter Mrs M Johnston. Mrs J A Moorhead spent the weekend in Crawfordsville with Facurtis. Lloyd Vollmer helps with busk earn this week.

Wayne Iowa Wayne Station Philly Crawford M.A. Davidson Columbus Junction Cecil Kort Paul Mast Stovd Vollmer Anton Johnson P. W. Charlee Olds PK Rodgers Musea M. Johnston J. A. Moorhead Crawfordsville

Local Women Plan Attendance at District Convention

Local women from the Fortnightly club prepare for the tw o-third annual convention of the first district of the Town Federation of Women's clubs to be held at Mt fant Wednesday and Thursday. Mix Anna Dawson will attend, with Mrs C W McLaughlin Mrs Wilken Mrs Leigh W Soule and county chair Mrs TG Cherry joining. Delegates named at the Fortnightly club meeting include Miss Anna Dawson Mrs H R Knight and Mrs HG Richardson with alternates Mrs Leigh W Soule Mrs LT Rebnie and Mrs E D Morrison. A full program of tasks on social events has been outlined.

Town Federation of Women's Clubs Mt Fant Mix Anna Dawson Anot Hersing C. W. McLaughlin Wilken Leigh W. Soule TG. Cherry Anna Dawson H.R. Knight HG Richardson LT. Rebnie E. D. Morrison

Community Announcements From Oakland Area

Local notices list events and fundraisers including a Thursday social, a basket dinner at Eureka church, Sunday school at 10 and church service at 11. Donations for the Legion Auxiliary rummage sale are requested, with pickup details and contact names for collection. A few social postponements are noted and dues notices issued by church groups and a missionary society.

Eureka

Pumpkin bread and letters from the journal era

A long, patchy reminiscence from Homestead Farm readers recalls pumpkin bread recipes from early settler kitchens, a poem by Dr. Telford, schoolmate tributes, and lively country correspondence. The note shifts to wildlife sightings, S serpents and the scarce vipers, then reports harvest outlooks in Washington County Iowa, plus a land transfer near Snake Hollow and a Civil War soldier’s farm history.

Homestead Farm Lown House Cory Dr. Telford Geon Lady Journal Ladies Correspondence Karl Hasty Washington Co Iowa Lucky Washinton Co Ray Stagner Gove

Fried Foods and Other Recipes Beguile Fortnightly Club

The Fortnightly club American Home department met with Mrs Jol Jackson and Ida Cavender presenting recipes. Dishes include Potato Marshmallows with mashed potatoes walnuts and marshmallows, Hickory Nut cookies, apricot bars, and peanut croquets. Mentions of cooking tips, household hints, and a note of sympathy to the Evening Journal editor after a death.

American Home Department Sation Two Jol Jackson Ida_ Cavender e Ida Cavender Ory Evening Journal

Halloween Table With White And Black Decor

Haunted Hallowe en hostess favors a modern black and white scheme for table decor and attire. White dresses and black outfits set against black cloth table coverings, lace runners, white china or glassware, white candles, and black coffee. Centerpiece may feature a pasteboard haunted house and illuminated figures in the windows to heighten the mysterious effect.

Hallowe'en Nous

Iowa State News Highlights and Local Government Actions

Regional reports from Davenport Rock Island Des Moines and Des Moines discuss a range of topics including jury cases weather forecasts and public works projects. Notable items cover the Rock Island Davenport seawall and sewer intercept cost estimates. relief measures and employment guidance. military training resolutions. a murder trial in Wisconsin. and state budget talks on stream pollution treatment plants and salary reductions.

Hive Council Des Moines Ort Towa Executive Council Warvy Halph Kittinger State Department Tories

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