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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1930

Page

5

Society and wedding notes from Washington club and Rebekah events

Society items describe Happy Hour club meeting with high scores by Mrs LK Beal and Grace Walker, hosts Mrs ALE Sands of Ainsworth, and guests Mrs George Ebner and Mrs Ora Henderson. Rebekah meeting attendance, petitions, and initiation planned for October 3 are noted, with staff practice urged. A June wedding of Ruth Boyd and Lyle Schulty at St James Church is described, including attendants, attire, breakfast, and home. A Musique gathering at the McCleery home features Miss Carolyn McCleery and Miss Carolyn Hamilton performing, with fall decor and a varied program of classical pieces. Local Washington residents are highlighted and praised for their musical talents.

LK. Beal Grace Walker Rock Happy Hour Club Ale. Sands Ainsworth Nile Guo George Ebner Haskins Ora Henderson Washington Ebner Gordon Ruth Boyd F. J. Boyd Lyle Schulty Will Schulty Joseph O'Donnell St. James Church Frances Boyd Wayne Weaver Washington High School Schultyle North Side H. & A. Bakery South Ninth Street Hugh H. M.cleery Richard McCleery McCleery East Main Street Nine Rack C. W McLaughlin Miss Hamilton Nettie McLaughlin Carolyn McCleery Carolyn Hamilton Scarlatt Sehubert Guntow Leelmann Sehubert Rach Kreisler-Rachman Inott Hamilton Carolyn Whyche

Home management lesson at Don Wiley home

Mrs. McM Flynn will give the first lesson demonstrating selection of kitchen utensils at Don Wiley's home on Tuesday September 22 at 1 o'clock p.m. Ladies who are interested are welcome to attend these meetings.

McM. Flynn Ots Don Wiley

Festival Fiddlers Bring Old Time Echoes to Parade

Ed Carris led a group of five veteran fiddlers in festival parades and performances, playing old time tunes to crowds of adults and youngsters. The orchestra included J Mason Lyman Runes John Bales Dave Donovan and Carl, with Carris on pipe organ. They recalled long-ago dances and practice while recalling the old music hall scene and years of accompaniment for fiddlers.

Ed Carris Oman Mr. Carris J. Mason Lyman Runes John Bales Dave Donovan Bunce Donovan Music Hall Shermar Nee

Funeral for Mrs Della Held at J A Jones Home

Funeral services were held for Mrs Della Ns this morning at Ovelock at the J A Jones home in charge of Mr A A Wing of the Baptist church. Bearers included Rov Rid Rayan Tohn Downs Len and Frank Hoo uréa wae In Hill Creastcometer at Mrignton.

Religious and social club notices from September gatherings

Community groups announce upcoming meetings and events for September including the Auxiliary church social hour at U P church, Baptist and United Presbyterian service duties, Westminster Guild initial year meeting at Mrs Williams 409 East Jefferson, Kolat club gathering at Sunset Park, Olds group all day session on September 24, Snowball Social club hosted by Mrs Clarence Fulton September 24. Members urged to attend, bring dishes, and notify presidents in time.

First Presbyterian Shurch S. Willams Jefferson Kolat Club Sunset Park Misner Olds Gavelock

Scarlet Pages at Fox Theatre stars Elsie Ferguson

At the Fox Theatre Monday and Tuesday the picture Scarlet Pages debuts Elsie Ferguson as the clever criminal lawyer Marlon Nixon and Grant Withers as her sweetheart in a Technicolor drama. The all star cast also features Claudia Dett, Ernest Torrence, Walter Pidgeon, Perry Askam and Jane, in a tale about love and danger. The run continues Wednesday with the choice of Sweet Kitty.

Fox Elsie Ferguson Theother Marlon Nixson Grant Wither Kitty Resairs Claudia Detl Ernest Torrence Walte Pidgeon Perry Askam Jane Sweet Kitty Kitty the Fox Dons Boys Buster Keaton Sally Bilers Cliff Edwards la Keaton

AH Quiet on the Western Front at Graham theatre

The Graham theatre screens the story of Paul Baumer portrayed by Lewis Ayres across four showings next week. The epic uses large props including six tons of ay hamite to simulate shell fire. The cast includes Jack Holt and Dorothy Sebastine with Am ericans and British extras in a war film presented as a dramatic account of youth caught in global conflict.

Wwe Sreatern Front Graham Theatre Paul Baumer Forman Lewis Ayres Brich Maria Remarqa Western Front Graham Jack Holt Ralph Groves Dorothy Sebastine Mr. Holt Mark

Ruins of Clonmacnoise Venerated by Irishmen

The article recalls Clonmacnoise on the Shannon with remnants of the abbey, round towers used for fire and refuge, and monuments to abbots and kings. It notes the abbey church, the tombs of Colman Conaill and King Sinna, and that Clonmacnoise remains a favored burial site for centuries in Ireland.

Clonmacnoise Shannon Halaing Huile Colman Conailli Plann Sinna Coosa Euinitech Macdermott Tenmont MacDernott I Oconnor Turlough Clonmaenwise Ireland Si. Klerman Anton of Evin Washington

Mexican Code of Honor Strikes Americans in Mexico

A fragmentary report describes a code of honor among Mexican workers and thieves. It notes chained exepidors and desk confinement to deter theft, while office bosses handle thousands in canvas bags and crooks know bank receipts near closing hours. It mentions habitual petty pilfering from kitchens as cultural practice, with references to trusted workers and small-scale theft.

Mexico Anesco Hier Hark Colton

Death Ends Argument with Doctors in Basuto Crowd

A Basuto crowd witnessed a death following a heated dispute about medical powers. An elder argued the deceased had no healing abilities despite claims, stating that if he willed it the other could die, and that the delay in death mattered.

Ivy Unpopular Tey Laas 0 fofig beens used Ae A yt Dot of elose

The passage appears as distorted text from a historical page, referencing pest control, discomfort with debate, and a note on walls covered with some creeper. It mentions a family herald and various unclear phrases about enemies and removal strategies.

Mongol Caravaners Guiding Trade Across the Plains

A fragment from Atlantic Monthly discusses Mongol caravans and camel traders who travel vast plains to reach chosen destinations. It highlights their experience, cautious approach, and readiness to transport goods while maintaining care for their camels.

Val Cis Frans Angist Larson Harkes Sud Atlantic

Bathing Customs in Early Puritan New England

Fragmentary notes suggest strict Puritan rules on bathing in early Massachusetts. It mentions prohibitions on public or casual bathing and hints at a harsh social climate where Indians or occasional colonists might bathe only in restricted settings, with references to time and place vague and garbled.

New England Maexachusetts

Americanian Uses Phone to Confirm Grocer Delivery Status

A passerby in San Francisco reports confusion over a $1200 delivery charge for a W-cent purchase. The grocer explains the charge was for delivery costs and service fees, prompting questions about pricing and value.

San Francisco

Only Great Upset Can Defeat Cards

Sept 200 up national league race shows Cardinals in position to clinch. After a near upset, St Louis holds a lead as finals approach. With eight games left against Phillies and Pirates, three victories assure first place. If they split, a tie with Robins and Cubs is possible.

York National Reague Gom St. Louis Chicago New York Ft Adwal Mt Oklym Cardinals Phillies Ates Robing Cats Robins Cabs

Seven New Cars in County Registered

Miss Bess Jones in charge of car registrations at the county treasurer office gave the following new car registrations for the week. Dr C W Stewart Washington Chevrolet sedan KE L Hoevert Wellman Buick coupe George Simling Washington Ford tudor Clark Wagner Washington Fords Tudor Leslie McFarland Washington Ford tudor Joe Starr Well rolet coup Albert Pes Carol man Pimme Keota Fords Morgan Richland Chevrolet truck.

Bess Jones C. W. Stewart Washington KE. L. Hoevert Wellman George Simling Clark Wagner Leslie McFarland Joe Starr Albert Pes Carolman Pimme Keota Richland Chevrolet

Navebe Club Meeting Posts Sept 23

The Navebe club plans a Tuesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Carl Jungbluth. The note suggests an event or gathering date of September 23, with uncertainty in the text. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Navebe Carl Jungbluth

Riverside legion post elects officers and relatives visit

Riverside post held its annual Legion election Tuesday naming Norval C. Flynt as post commander. The Ladies Auxiliary reported activity. A newborn girl for Crem and travel mentions include visits by Mr and Mrs Ed Godlove and Mies Carrieiden sharing time with relatives in Boulder Salem and Wellman.

Riverside Norval_ C. Flynt Love Ander Marion God Mies Carrieiden Boulder Colorado Salem Oregon Ed Godlove Irs Maugie Crows Miss Carrieden

Aunt Samanthy Reveals Her True Identity at Festival

Ms White described Aunt Samanthy performing at a local festival with laughter and cheering as the disguise amused the crowd. Mr White stored costumes at Schmoelier’s Tailor shop while planning the parade and a festive reveal with his sister.

Samanthy Wan Mr. Schmoel Mr. White

Fragmentary eyes on toys and fabrics in a child's display

A damaged OCR passage describes a child’s display of painted bows and fabrics in brown and green tones with white or pink accents, noting blank looks and a cautious mood. It preserves few clear facts but hints at a scene of homemade crafts and colors.

An Unexpected Picnic on a Far-Flung World Map

Two twins dressed in knickers roam an imagined coast of Scotland, France, Italy and beyond amid wild animals and endless oceans. Their game blends real places with flights of fancy, naming capitals, cities and seas while a sister guides the playful quest through a meadow, meals and mock travel.

Murhier Morocco France Germany North Carolina Africa Arkansas Wales Scotland Pacific Europe Asia Italy

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