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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

7

Quilts contest ends Saturday at local fair

Saturday is the last day to bring quilts for the contest with both old and new entries already present. Also noted are a rummage sale this Saturday in Dene rat, a wedding of Rev T C Meibohm and Mrs Meibohm after their Oct 20 ceremony in St Louis, and a chicken pie supper and bazaar at the M E church in West Chester on Tuesday Nov 3 at 5 30 pm. Miss Elizabeth Brown from Creston visiting, and a Friendly Social club meeting planned with Mrs Elmer Kephart Tuesday afternoon.

HT Ward & Co Elizabeth Brown Creston University of Town Marjorie | McParlane South Ave. D St. Louis Melbohm Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Meibohm West Chester Tues Robert Jones Terrance Moore Noreen Lady Mary's Katona Seems Sorden Guy Knott Louis BB. Ueno Wellman Milo Sorden Sordens Sorden House Grant Dennis Irma. Schwartz McLeran Mary Sherman Helen Louise Daugher Muriel Campbell Ada Pike Mazdaline Nicolay Mary Smith Lowell Rene Dunbar Orienton Dunbar Helen Wellman Nora Rathmel of Henrietta Griffith William van Sant Wilad Mee Prank Kurtz John Willan Frank Arts Gaughter William Aten Worcester Svenic Macon Washington Iowa Pione William Mitchell Denver Colo Kurt Mites William Hell Grace Metho- Mindist Cox Motor Co Cod War Office Triploil Refining Co

McDonald Family Visit Highlights Newbury Stopover

Mr and Mrs John Mc Donald of Newbury stopped here last night on their way to Chicago. They visited their sister Mrs Walph Scott and Miss Lucile McDonald.

John McDonald Newbury Chicago Siater Walph Scott Lucile McDonald

Denatured alcohol and supplies for radiator care

Buyers seek denatured alcohol and related car supplies. The ad promotes 1S 40 Kit as cheap radiator insurance, urging careful handling and offering adhesive in various widths and lengths, including waterproof automotive versions.

Local Notices and Classified Snips From The County Ledger

A shorthand mix of notices lists law filing specialties and saw prices. Also mentions marriage license applications by Jesus Lotelo and Lela Cramp of Washington, a Kansas City trip for Miss Luella Kerr, and a quilt sale upcoming with “As new are already here” framing.

Circle Ross Tripair Churen Jesus Lotelo Lela Cramp Washington Court House Luella Kerr W. E. Anderson Kansas City Carbhage Bric

Eastern Star members to attend annual state meeting

Fourteen persons leaving Cedar Rapids tonight to represent at the Eastern Star annual state meeting en route to San Antonio Texas for the General Grand Chapter session.

San An Cedar Rapids Eastern Star San Antonio Tex Grand Chapter

England Arkansas Town Celebrates Harvest Return

England Ark Oct 30 A drought ravaged farming region recovers with a jubilant county style celebration. Farmers parade pride in bumper crops and full food bins while children receive Red Cross gifts. Local leaders like Mayor Walter Williams and planter George Morris are highlighted amid community feasting and exhibits of prize grains and cotton.

England Ark Arkansas City Alps Red Cross Wen Walter Willams Englan George Morris Morris Mortis

Local Social Notes From Jol Caldwell Area

Jol Caldwell area residents host and visit each other with varied weekday gatherings. Mr and Mrs Walter Crawford, Mr and Mrs James Combs, and the Nelswanger and Wenger families appear among those hosting and visiting over the week, including Davenport and Keota connections.

Jen Wilson Jol Caldwell Walter Crawford Jacob Wenger Robert Gault Keota C. E. Hering James Combs Roy Schiebal and Sons Davenport Lloyd Nelswanger Sam Sigufoos

West Highland Social Notes Show Local Visits and Health Update

Mrs erette Coon underwent surgery at Washington county hospital Saturday morning and is recovering well. Cedar Rapids couple Mr and Mrs Charlie Starr and Iowa City couple Mr and Mrs Guy Walker visited. Various neighbors and families gathered for dinners and visits at several homes. Little Eleanor Gormore is doing well in hospital and expected to return home soon.

West Highland Erette Coon Washington County Hospital Charlie Starr Cedar Rapids Guy Walker Iowa City Everette Coon Lloyd Durst Irwin White Our Place Blind Clair Kron John Fell Columbus Junetior Charlie Bruegges Rine Lasek Adrien Vaneris Washington John’ Lasek Pyakavasky Fers Nk Hange Town City Eleanor Gormore

Wellman November Night Show to Stage The Wishing Well

The Wellman high glee clubs present The Wishing Well in November, featuring about seventy five singers including principals Jean McIntosh Ward Miller Betty Gardner Wade Curl and others. A fairy dance is planned with trained dancing girls led by Miss McLeran. The operetta tells the tale of Sir Terrance Fitzpatrick O Grady at Hitchcock Court as he seeks the love of Lady Mary Doi Hi who has lost her fort

Wellman Amedy High Book Dan Ny Hiss McLeran Jean McIntosh Ward Miller Betty Gardner Wade Curl Ethel Yoder Walter Zillmer

Wellman W V Literary Club Meeting and Remodel Plans

Mrs E Coffey hosted the W V Literary Club at her home on Oct 28 with fancy work and musical selections by Arthur Gardner and Helen Anderson. Guests included Mrs Harold Ross and Dr Delmar Steninger. discussion noted osteopathic doctor Delmar Steninger relocating to Wellman and local remodeling of Gardner’s Variety store rooms into meeting space by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Asa F.D. Nd Ishong Town City E. T Coffey Arthur N. Gardner Helen Anderson Betty Coffey Nick Snider Hayesville E. J. Coffey Lloyd Durst Lon Fleming Elery Foster Arthur C. Gardner J. W. Hunter EC. Jones Max FE. McCrabb Merle Munson W. 8. McIntosh E. D. Miller L. C. Miller Harold BE. Ross Delmar R

Potatoes to Be Sent West From Amery by Farmers Union

Amery Wisconsin farmers living near the city are urged to save small potatoes gathered in fall harvests for shipment to western areas with poor crops. The Farmers Union plans to ship a carload of the little spuds to Ely to feed those who had no crops this year.

Amery Wis Harvesst Farmers’ Union Ely

Autogiro Seen by Large Crowd in Washington Today

Washington onlookers witnessed a large Autogiro display by the Register and Tribune at Martin Whittaker field. Notable attendees included Glenn Mace acting for Mayor Applesite and Paul Gorham president, with others such as Vernon Cruft and Charlee Gray of local press. Several gifts were distributed from Des Moines firms and Majestic radio to local merchants. A school viewing event occurred at 11 30 AM for city children at the athletic field.

Register and Triro Martin” Whittaker Washington Chas. Gatschet Eartier Boys Register-Tribune Glenn Mace Applesite Theh Peet Cy Tol Chas. Lemley Lemley & Yard Focal J Nelsuborlag Tits Ware Xisa' Hor

Green Grow the Lilacs seen by Morrison party

Mrs George Morrison and family visited Iowa City to view the University theater production Green Grow the Lilacs. Many names and local touches appear in this fragmentary society note with travel mentions and local business references.

Dress and coat sale at Hel Ward and Co on Saturday

Bargain notice offering $1.00 for your old dress or a discount toward the purchase of a new dress or coat. Hel Ward and Co advertise a Saturday event to clear stock and welcome customers to trade in old attire or buy upgraded garments.

Hel. Ward & Co

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