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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1934

Page

6

Miss Myrtle Macon Weds Dale Gallagher

The marriage of Miss Myrtle Macon to Dale Gallagher was solemnized at 3 20 Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. Rev D C Fulton officiated with the bridal party and families present. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside at 501 East Jefferson Street. Mr Gallagher is manager of the Economy Oil Company station here.

Miss Myrtle Macon Dale Gallagher S Ir D. F. Macon D.C Fulton Washington United Presbyterian Church Mrs. Mincon S01 East Jefferson Street Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Kappa Theta Psi Wapello Wallace School Gallagher Lester Macon Macon Lester M. Tucker D. F Macon

Presbyterian prayer meeting announced at Graf home

A Presbyterian collage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Graf located at 724 South Fourth Avenue. The gathering is set for 9 40 o clock Wednesday morning April 4.

Presbyterian William Graf South Fourth Avenue

The Christian Ladies Aid Society Will Serve Fifteen More

The Christian Ladies Aid Society plans to serve another fifteen meals to those in need. Volunteers organize weekly donations and distribution at the church hall, with funds raised by raffles and bake sales.

The Christian Lasses Aid Society

Calendar notes for Monday church and society meetings

The schedule lists D. of V. meeting at 7 30 pm and Wesleyan Missionary Society at 7 20 pm at Mrs. Jess R Busby 601 North with H M Dodder leading. Eastwood Sunday school class gathers at the Carris home with 6 pm supper. Junior Portnightly meets April 2 at 7 20 pm at the Y. Rainbow Girls also meet that evening.

D. of V. V Wesleyan Missionary Society Jess R Busby North H. M Dodder Eastwood J. C. Carris O'Cloer Rainbow Girls Young Women's Missionary Society of the U. P C. A. Owen Helen Brewer Stella Whistler Irene de Long

Local Club Meetings Preview This Week

The Lythian Sisters of Washing ton temple hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening with balloting. Members are asked to bring sandwiches. The Friendly Social club meets with Mrs. Lioyd Easter Tuesday afternoon in April. The D A R holds its regular meeting at Mrs. C G Schmoeller home at 7 30 p m in April for American's Creed Day.

U. and I Club Joe Max Asa Johnson Mra. Maxwell Mere di Roilesu Mra Char Hoxworth Elizabeth Sehulty Lythian Sisters of Washington Temple C. G. Schmoeller An. & P. Club the Y Lucille

Sunshine Community Club Meeting Notice

The Sunshine Community club will meet with Miss Weebra Werman on Wednesday April 4. Roll call uses Longfellow quotes and a 40e clue contribution is invited. Several other groups also schedule April 4 meetings at various times and locations.

Sunshine Community Club Weebra Werman Longfellow Jiarmony Community Club Mra Mable Jobhne Thureday

Community club meetings and events scheduled for April 5

Thursday meetings set for M. J. Club, Jiarmony Community club, Young Women's Missionary Society, Piletburg Ladies Aid, and Shalom Group. Activities include seed and bulb exchanges, officer elections, devotional leadership, and a covered dish luncheon at 1 PM.

Piletburg Ladies Aid Society Frank Stransky

Arctic Expedition Plans to Explore Hudson Islands

Boston April 2 A bold attempt to conquer the Buttons in Hudson Straits is announced as The McMillan Bowdoin College Ornithological and Botanical Expedition. Commander Donald R. McMillan leads professors, students, and seamen to study North American birds and Arctic ecology. The Bowdoin sails June 4 from Wiscasset via Battle Harbor and Nain to study breeding grounds of the Kittiwake and Fulmar, returning September 4.

Boston Mass Hudson Straits McMillan-Bowdoin College Donald R. McMillan Sir Thomas Button McMillan United Press Bowdoin Alfred O. Gross Bowdoin College Atlantic Flation Islands Cape Cod Kittiwake Gulf Wiscasset Battle Harbor Labrador Wilfred Grenfell Nain David Potter Clark U University Cape Mugford Wisensset

Aries Birth Traits and Local Birthday Notices

Aries individuals born March 21 to April 19 are described as energetic and leadership minded with quick tempers and strong sense of justice. The column also notes birthdays: Mary Martin of Washington and Mrs Charles Gault observed on Saturday. J M Lord of Ainsworth celebrating his 77th birthday on April 2. Roger Romine age 8 on April 2. Patsy Longwell’s fourth birthday. Reed Coakley of Smithfield turns 23 on April 4. Mrs W M Galloway, born 1853, celebrated her birthday as a new Three-Quarter Century Club member in Washington County Iowa.

Aries J. M. Lord of Ainsworth Louisa County Iown Mary L. Struble Mercer County Iinois Mr. Lord Roger Romine Nick. Romine Keota FE. D. Miller Wellman Roger Ralph Romine Washington County Patsy Longwell Frank Longwell W. M. Galloway Ireland Iowa Washington, Rt. 2 Donbar Brighton Indiana

Ti Ho Urges Generosity for True Charity in Chinatown

The sage Ti Ho from Chinatown argues true philanthropy requires both liberal giving and generosity of opinion. His remarks emphasize balancing purse openness with open-minded public discourse.

Ti Ho Chinatown

Community Socials Scheduled For Thursday Afternoons

The Independent era will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs James Swift. The West Chester M and M church group holds its monthly social at Mrs Coffey's home with Helen Mees Howes Porter among organizers. The Presbyterian Ladies Bible class gathers at Mrs George Clapper 320 West Washington Street with Home Department invited.

Independent Era James Swift the Co Ladies Bible Clase The Presbyterian Church Geo. Clapper West Washington Street

Veterans Dinner by Wo rk. C. at G. A. R. Hall

The Wo rk. C. will host a dinner for veterans wives and widows on Friday April 6 at the G. A. R. hall in the courthouse. Dinner is at noon. Members who missed the March 17 meeting should bring a dish of salad.

G. A. Ft Wo Rk. C G. A. R. Hall Court House WOR. C

Birthday tributes and surprise parties in local clubs

A local column lists birthdays across clubs and families including Mere Clarke Brown and David Collet Sither of Wellman born 1855, Henrietta Smith, L Rohr, and Charles Long. Donbar of Brighton joins the Century club born 1850 in Indiana. A surprise party for Mrs. Carl Haneker unfolds at John W. Davison’s home with a Pinocchio game.

Mere Clarke E. Brown Twin Brown David Collet Sither Wellman New Jasper Carl Hanekep John W. Davison Davison Haneker J. U., Campbell Fred Fey

Sloan urges clarification of labor section to avert industrial strife

Alfred P. Sloan Jr., president of General Motors, calls for immediate clarification of the National Recovery Act's labor provisions in GM’s 25th annual report. He warns that without clarity the United States could face unprecedented industrial strife even as economic mood improves. Sloan reviews 1938 finances showing net income of 74.0 million and sales near 569 million, noting 21.6 percent rise from 1932 and substantial dealer unit gains.

New York Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors Corporation Sloan Roosevelt General Motors

Wonder Bar premieres stun State theater crowds

The First National production Wonder Bar opened at the State theater to fans applauding a grand spectacle. Guests included Mrs Floyd Murdock and Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer. cake, pinocle games, and luncheon followed the party celebrating Mrs R. Mayo’s birthday.

First National State Theater C. A. Ruebsam Floyd Murdock Murdock Oscar Jugenheimer Hancher

Twelve more join pioneers in Journal club

Within the past week twelve more pioneers have joined the Journal's Three-Quarter-Century club bringing total membership to 128. The organization plans a mid-summer meeting with Daughters of the American Revolution involvement and invites Journal readers aged seventy five or older to join.

Daughters of the American Revolution W. R. Stryker Misenheimer N. C Albert W. Delancey

First Lady Planted a Tree at White House Grounds

The only First Lady to plant a tree on the White House grounds was Mrs. Grover Cleveland. As a bride she set out a Japanese maple on the south lawn.

White House Grover Cleveland

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Myrtle Macon Sunset Circle Crawfordsville Griff Davis Williams Bishop Noriie Mast Bessie Cherryholmes Jake Shrader Jean McManus Edward McManus Keokuk James W. Huiskamp Jr U. and T Club Ane Vicks Lars Regular Catholic Daughters of America C. Hall the Merry-Makers Frank Leeper Frank Miller West Washington Sam Monson Meeton Officers Farm Bureau Loan UW. and Elizabeth Schulty M. J. Club Joe Kern Shalom Group S. 8 T. B. Darker Hudson Islands Iow Mary Martin Washington Charles Gault Oakdale Smithfield Reed Coakley Henrietta Smith Riverside Cr. L. Rohrer Charles Long Financial Review Warner Loros Warner Bros R. Mayo John Davison J. H. Campbell Oral Mayo M. D Lee Mayo Edna Quarter-Century Club Ton Ezra W. Goodwin South 2Nd Ave William W. Wilson Florence Rebecca Durst W. P. Wells Washington, R. 1 the Journal Tax Commission Journal
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