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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1931

Page

6

Local Social News From Crawford and Surroundings

Mrs HK E Johnson and daughter Marie along with Velma and Effie Wittmer and Pauline visited Mr Pleasant Saturday. Olds resident Mrs John Abrahamson helps with sewing for Lyman Johnson this week. Chries and Allen Stauffer husk corn for Will Richard as Jay Orris and daughters visited Edd Olson. Roth family from Noble hosted visits with Johnnie Roth. Funeral service for Mrs C M Sponberg of Swedesburg drew many locals Sunday. J R Kauffman and Jake Schlatter called on Effie Wittmer’s family Sunday evening. M M Kempt and son Loyd were noted in local activity.

Noble C. M. Sponberg Swedesburg J. R. Kauffman Jake Schlatter Effie Wittmer M. M. Kempt Loyd Wellman Bardley Bell Ernest Bell Bell Edward C Marcia Louise Margaret Wer Ross Rayn Lone Tree Wellman Methodist Church Bragg Potter First Methodist Church Oskaloosa Milo T. Sorden T. Kennedy A. K. Harper Fairfield Arthur C. Gingrich Sandis Emery Yoder Paul Ethel John Y. Yoder Lloyd P A. Friese Paul Grace Dhamtari India Arthur C. Gingerich Mrs. Friesan United States Peter H. Freisan Will Gardner Women’s Home Missionary Society Margaret Popham John Durst Lewis Gardner Betty Washington T . Kennedy Zion Attica Yearl Gardner de Viaines Pend C.C. Gardner EK. Bk. Starind Webster

Papes Diapepsin Endorsed by Denver Woman

Mrs B Eastman of Denver praises Papes Diapepsin for indigestion relief after trying many remedies. She reports improved digestion, less nervousness, and the ability to eat cabbage without distress, noting many others share similar success. The ad mentions relief from heartburn gas and other symptoms.

Pape

Masonic and Shrine Lodge Meeting Notices

Lodges Washington Chapter No. 98 regular meeting second Thursday monthly. Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary. Visiting members welcome. Damascus Shrine No. 10 regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Ma Bonie Temple rooms. Mrs Chica Bpies W P Haze Haven Worthy Sister. Washington Lodge No. 26 regular meeting first Friday monthly. Harry C Ward W M A W Yard Secretary. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 regular meeting second Friday monthly J W Eastin H P A W Ward secretary.

Washington KH. S Ida McDaniel W. M Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine No. 10 Chica W. P Haze Haven Worthy Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Harry C. Ward A. W. Yard Cyrus R. Alm J. W. Eastin H. P A. W. Ward

Railway Time Table with Arrives and Departs

Railway timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Golden State Apache and Local trains. It notes daily trains, Sundays excluded, freight and mixed trains, and special stops for California passengers with specific arrival and departure times and agent credits.

Golden State Limited Apache Golden State Aedes A Sunee Ee Ok Wasthbound California L., Goodlander

Social news from STRINGTOWN dinners and gatherings

Mr and Mrs Howard Wenger and family from Salina attended dinner at the J J Rich home. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited at various homes including the Widmer and Grauber households. Emerson Wittings hosted a rock party with families from STRINGTOWN and nearby areas. Refreshments featured sandwiches pumpkin pie coffee and candy.

Stringtown Howard Wenger Salina Kansas G. T. Wenger Esther J. J. Rich Clara Hebel Grace Harlen Cummings Ethan Brooks Wilbur Schantz Ruth Washington Jor Nebel J. C Victor Wenger Jesse Jacob T. Wenger D. S Chris Roth D. W. Widmer Jwrene Nebel J. J L. H Rinner Emery Leichty Rex Swan Marian John Christner

Grace Hill Cort News and Local Visits

Grace Hill Cort notes illness of Mrs Grace Hill Cort with improvement slow. Josephine Brinning cares for her and handles housework. C A Strohm called at Brighton. Edgar Farrier family bereavement extended sympathy. Otis Kirtazin family visitors. Mark Wagner family visited. Frank Pratt Aten Schaeffer homes guests. Griffith of California back on business. Etta Boxbaum of Crawfordsville visits. J A Pratt Frank Pratt families Washington callers. Wes Meyer family visit to Mrs Anna Sankey. Will Meyer of Colorado visiting sisters. Local residents attend land sale.

Grace Hill Mark Wagner Frank Pratt Aten Schaeffer C. ©. Griffith California Etta Boxbaum Crawfordsville H. A. Engel Anna Sankeys Will Meyer Colorado

Local residents share visits and church anniversary events

Communities around Wellman and Riverside note guests at homes near Mount Pleasant and Mt Vernon. Wellman marks the fortieth anniversary of its Methodist church with a homecoming service led by district officials and speakers from Oskaloosa and Fairfield.

Halloween Party At White Oak School

White Oak Oct 14 60 attendees at a Hallowe en party at the school house with ghosts and witches. The event included fortunes, games, snacks of sandwiches doughnuts and apples. Mrs Eva Wasner celebrated her birthday with the surprise gathering.

White Oak Lloyd Luers Eva Wasners George Augustines August Pausche W. A. Trues Richland John Snider Carl Duering Joan Due H. D Luers Washington Liloyd Tuers Griffith Farm Wellston Homer Maye W. Pfeiffer Brighton Roy Henson

Neighboring business caller observes field threshing

The report notes a Monday scene with Chas. Scranton threshing beans using his combine. Attendees include Howard Altenbern Geo. Klett and Homer Maver in the vicinity.

Chas. Scranton Howard Altenbern Geo. Klett Homer Maver

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Crawford Marie G Johnson Wayland J. Widmer Francis Will Richard Edgar Payne W. F. Lance Mt. Pleasant Carl Sanberg Oscar Sanberg Albert Freyenberger Gerbeer C. C. Griffith Farm Oriel Sankey John Frank Prat J. A. Mayer Knons Tle J. ©. McKay P. KR West Lim Suthwest Lim W. U. Bell Babe Babe Ruth Los Angeles Helen Rich Corresnoment Grace Hill Cort Wilbur Chapula Correspo Arthur Nicholson Earl Steele William Boston Will Busby Elizabeth Steele Merle Ladies Auxiliary Riversid Steele Ira Coon Columb Junction Kate Chilak Jor James Bartash Mt. Vernon Iown Howard Fisher Leland Howard Leona Zillmer Union Dale School Hallowe'en Journal Evening Journal
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