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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

3

Art Dept Mei With Miss Tri P At Fortnightly Club

The Fortnightly club Art Department met at Miss Nellie Trip’s home. Miss Carol Forgey read from the Bi-Centennial News as Mrs. A Anderson spoke on bookplates used by schools and presidents, with pictured examples shown. The next study will cover Colonial es Wilde.

Trip Nellie Trip Sear Center George Washington Carol Forgey Washington Alice van Viet Jeader A. Anderson Anderson Wilde

Postponed events and fall festival inquiry agenda

The golf breakfast at the country club is postponed this week. The Wallace PTA meeting is postponed until next Thursday September 24. The W H M S of West Chester will meet with Mrs Bert Aitenhouse Friday September 18. The Sunshine Community Club will meet with Mrs John Simmer by Friday afternoon. Roll call asks What Interested You Most in the Fall Festival. A joint meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society and the Ladies Social is scheduled at the Presbyterian church.

West Chester Bert Aitenhouse Sunshine Community Club John Simmer Woman's Missionary Society Ladies Social Presbyterian Church

Regular Rebekah Meeting Friday Afternoon at 2:30

The Ladies Aid unit will host a social hour following the regular Rebekah meeting set for Friday afternoon at 2 30 in the social hall. O Cleen rallied group members to attend the church event.

Rebekah O'clee Neral M. Ladies Aid Unit No

Community notices for food drive and monument project

Announcements invite pie potato salad and baked beans donations at the W R C stand on the north square corner Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Royal Neighbors meet September 22 at Woodman hall. Community picnic September 19 at Bethel church bring dishes to pass. Women’s Relief Corps and patriotic friends urge county schoolchildren to donate boulders for the Chil War Veterans monument in Central Park, turn in within three weeks at southeast corner container, monument dedication on Armistice.

W. RC North St Betel Church Woman's Central Park TI Women's Relief Corps

Diving marvels and cinema nights at the Fox theater

Film notes highlight Columbia's Fitty Fathon Dean starring Jack Holt and Cromwell with Loretta Sayers tonight and Thursday at Fox theater. Also showing Will Rogers comedy Young As You Feel at State Theater with Rogers and Jenne Pit Dorsay, plus a fragmentary report on a plowed ancient crown find and other sea adventures.

Roery Diana Columbia Fox Theater Jack Holt Cromwell Loretta Sayers Will Roggis Rogers Jenne Pit Dorsay Fifi Fox George Ade

Collision near Lone Tree injures Miss Brent at junction

Columbus Junction Sept 15 Miss Pearl Brent and Ray Edington rode in a car that left the road and overturned south of Lone Tree. Miss Brent sustained a right knee injury and was taken to Lone Tree for care. The accident occurred when another vehicle passed and gravel was kicked up. Local pastor appointments discussed, community notes include school events, church plans, and area farm news.

Columbus Junction Siitc Cn W. A. Lamp Wame Methodist Churches of Columbus Cty Columbs Junction Fredon Muscatine ev. Norris C._ Cleke City Presbytery Presbyterian Church Willaanshille WH Parker Cotter Neres Arthur Anederton Chicago Hrondon Lumbus Junction High Erma Mellrath Iowa State College Ames Harold McCormac Bureans Concord Grandview Conesville Port Allen George Foster Des Moines Clyde Foster George Wallen Aberd Dewey D Dunn Lone ‘Tre Hawkins Cedar Rapids C.J. Bollenbach Marian Williams Mt Vernon Jacob Lieberknecht W. Mor. Eas Presbyterian Sunday School Margaret Huston

Brighton Notes From Keokuk Trip And Local Socials

Brighton report covers a Sept 15 gathering of ball fans in Keokuk to see the St Louis Cardinals, plus Epworth League activities for high schoolers with fruit punch and snacks. It lists locals attending Hoosier Day at Richland and a wide roster of visits, travels, illnesses, and social events affecting families in the community.

M Ed Swank Frank Hoskins Donald Bob Hetty Jean Helmick Mildred Audrey Mattie Woods Ventine Birmingham Roy Jones Indianola JH. Frasier Phillip Wanerus Washington Fred Wanerus Rex Arier Gimmie Roy Ralston Winvid Hod Brier Jimmie Ralph Tracy Mary Maxine J.B. Luckenbil San Diego Calif Etna Crile Billy Lillian Charlevoix Mich J.B. Luckenbill Edna Crile Will McClintic Reecea Robison Irene Graham Marjorie Potratz Amanda Potratz Eureka Verne Madden J.B. Dey Ira Schafer Drakesville J.D. Irwin Mary Dash Ames Mary Irwin Helen Vernon Coffman AL Vinton AH. Karlen Arlene Ned Des Moines Arlene Victor Stacy Krony Krew Marie Mathre Harlan Walker McCreedy Hob White George Kessel Fairfield Davenport Jake

West Highland Residents Figures and Illnesses

Mrs Ida Meeks remains ill at West Highland while Mrs Lukavsky has been ill for several days. Mr and Mrs Everette Coon visited relatives in Washing ton on Monday. E R Meeks and family also noted in the West Highland items.

West Highland Soe Lukavsky Everette Coon E.R. Meeks Ana East Highland Will Taylor Washington Jim Foster Paul Harvey Foster Isaac Green Allen Gi Minnesota Tra Coon Green Highland Township Henry Owen Robert Owen Attalisa Giennen Matucha Jesse

Highland Township News Reflects Community Life

The community shares stories of family visits and local gatherings in Highland Township. Residents recount weekend travels to Washington and Attala, teaching assignments, and school closures for a fall festival while noting neighbors’ health, melon feasts, and ongoing church services. Astronomers predict Vega will outshine the North Star this century.

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