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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
3
Janeane Pratt hosted a Young People event at her country home on Friday evening September 11 for twenty class members and ten guests. The program featured lawn games and stunts, musical entertainment, and watermelon refreshment at the close.
Lovely Women introduces Mello Glo face powder made by exclusive French process. It lasts longer and smooths skin while preventing large pores. Blends with any complexion for a fresh, youthful bloom with no irritation or flaky look. Sherman Tiros. Nenevtats
Mrs Clover Steware hosted a Tuesday afternoon luncheon at Bark Cat for eight attendees due to rain. Guests included Mrs Earl Gallow and Mrs Thompson who chaired talks by travelers Miss Carson and others about trips to Yellowstone. A two course luncheon followed with assistance from Mrs Anna Brown and Mrs Alice Brown.
A reader reports losing 47 pounds after two months of Kruselen Salts dissolved in warm water each morning. She describes initial weight as 217 pounds with persistent back and abdominal pains, noting improvement after starting the regimen.
Announcement requests contributions of five sizes of stone from county residents and schoolchildren to help build a Civil War Veterans monument in Central Park. Boulders should be placed at the south fast corner and turned in within the next three weeks. Armistice Day dedication planned with Methodist Choir rehearsals noted.
Postponed Wallace P T A meeting noted as rescheduled. Nearby hosts Mr and Mrs M H Sartor entertained the Southeastern Chiropractors association. open house planned tonight at 504 West Washington, the Sartors’ home for twelve years. County health unit invited due to former hospital. Other groups schedule meetings at local churches and homes including West Cheser W H M S, Sunshine Community, and Rebekah circles. The Drama Department at J M Lloyd plans earliest meeting for The Rock.
Mrs Sam Hunts burger spent two months touring the west and visiting kin before returning home Saturday. Families move in Wellman area. Car crash on a hills curve north of the river bridge injures several minorly while the wreck is towed for repairs. Gingerich reunion drew over a thousand at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite church. Helen Zillmer began third teaching stint in Rosie Iowa. Zillmer family gatherings and dinners held Sept near Wellman. John Zillmer home hosts Sept 13 gathering with many relatives. Mrs Emde notably ill under physician care. County medical association meeting held in Washington.
Sept 15 events feature RA Boalding hosting guests including parents Mr and Mrs Hadle and Miss Vada, Harold Kermeen of Fairfield visiting at Harlan Roberts home, and a Burlington trio with Ida Eisenhower visiting James Rice family. Lucile Jones plans Ames college work, Mildred Emily visits No 6 Blacktawkers, and Gladys Miller with Gwendolyn Miller share visits with Dr Bailey and Mrs Bailey at Pleasant Plain.
Fragmentary report notes WHT Roberts and others on a Saturday visit on the way home to Ann Mosler. Mention of the Busy Bee club, Mrs Mildred Gallikvest, and next meeting set for Sept 24 with Esther Trail replacing Etha Jones. Mr and Mrs Russell Parson plus Wayne and Marie were visitors Saturday A.M.
Marie Butler Maxwell, aged about 70, died at her daughter Mrs John Parks home in Columbus Junction after months of failing health. Born in Coveton county Ohio on April 15 1841, she moved as a child to Coneville area, married Thomas Maxwell in 1859, and lived on a Coneville farm. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Reformed Church, with burial in Coneville cemetery. Surviving: daughter Mrs John Parks Columbus Junction. three sons Robert, Harry of Coneville. 18 grandchildren. two sisters Mrs Sears and Mrs Maxwell. Maxwell was long a member of Coneville Reformed church.
Mrs Harriet Goetz of New York was elected to lead the Daughters of Union Veterans for the coming year during a business session at a convention held with the Grand Army of the Republic national gathering. She succeeds Grace [surname unclear] of Washington, with officers including Doris H Merryman from Ohio and Mattie Tuc raf from Massachusetts.
The Iowa weather record shows temperatures near 99 degrees in Toone and Sioux City, while veterans and hospital officials discuss site selection. A new hospital at Toone is urged to relieve unemployment, with officials visiting the site and fielding recommendations.
Prairie Flower reports Mr and Mrs Milford Anderson and Mel and Mrs Marion Stransky returning from Des Moines after several days camping and attendance at the state fair. The Snowball Social club and mikes enjoyed a picnic supper at Sunset Park Thursday evening.
The notice urges customers to select a Tur coat for colder weather and promises to hold it. It advertises muskrats at 69.60 and Carter underwear with prices claimed to be lower than ever. A quirky line touts a product called stoppo-will and a 60¢ price appears.
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