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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1933

Page

7

Giants Back Bill Terry Pushing Giants Toward Rise

The piece hails Bill Terry as the new Giants manager aiming to lift New York from a last place finish. It notes Terry’s disciplined approach, reshaped lineup, and reliance on pitchers like Parmelee Schumacher Starr Shores and Hubbell. It contrasts Terry with McGraw and stresses fans’ support for the new regime and improved first base hitting.

Giants Terry Walker Reeney Lindstrom Sega James Peel Texas George Davies Phillies Ryan Buffalo Internationals Bill Terry McGraw King Features Syndicate Ime

Progress of a Century and the Rise of Refrigeration

The article traces cooling methods from Ice Houses to modern refrigeration. It notes Grandmothers in cold climates cooling milk by well storage, Gorrie Carre's 1851 crude ice machine, and 1860 ammonia ice machine, then credits electricity for today’s mechanical refrigeration in kitchens.

Gorrie Carre Western Newspaper Union

All U S on Show at Biggest Fair

An All American tour within a short walk will spotlight state exhibits at Chicago's 1933 Century of Progress Fair. Forty four states and four territories plan representation with federal displays funded by a $1 million appropriation. Each state crafts unique displays to attract visitors and investors while sharing a common federal plan on Northerly Island.

Chicago Federal Building Congress V. A

Jud Tunkies Sees Parade Call for Hard Luck Ahead

Jud Tunkies remarks that a parade should not seek enthusiasm for misfortune and that three cheers are not expected for recounting troubles.

Brighton Harmony Club Sees 16 Visitors at Guest Day

Brighton March 23 1 Harmony club held a guest day with Mrs. Cora Pringle hostess and 16 visitors joining 14 members. Contests and games filled the evening while refreshments included perfection snulad hot chicken rolls coffee and mints. Attendees listed include Fern Mann Nellie Kyle Minnie McNeese Grace Kessel Dorothy Johnson Marie Kirchner Florence Woodford Effie McCarty Anna Karlan Clara Brier Lena Eckert Rhua Helmick Adel Stone Genevieve Beard Mildred Morgan Wilma Spencer Bertha Spielman Nellie Hagans Marie Kessel Myrtle Helmick Eva Vanerus Nelle Swank Jean Clark Winnie Robison Mabel Robison Ora Hoskins Lillian Schaffer Pearl Frain Edna Crile Cora Pringle and Will Vogt Council Bluffs guests.

Brighton Harmony Club Cora Pringle Fern Mann Nellie Kyle Minnie McNeese Grace Kessel Dorothy Johnson Marie Kirchner Florence Woodford Effie McCarty Ora Hoskins Lillian Schafer Pearl Frain Edna Crile Guy Vogt Will Vogt Council Bluffs Misa

Passenger Trains Daily Schedule Notice

Local freight schedule fragment shows “11:30 a m” and “All Passenger Trains Daily” with agent W. C. Bell. Indicates recurring timetable

J. C. McKay Agent Mast Neton Lapiece W. C. Bell

Local social notes from Brighton area schools and families

Ethel Knerr of Omaha visited from Monday to Wednesday at the A A Knerr home. Harry White of Oskaloosa visited his folks on Tuesday. His father John C White has not been well for some time. The Frank Weidner family moved into the Thomas place in the west part of town. Supt F W Johnston was reelected head of the Brighton school for another year. Mrs Jim Shater home for the summer after wintering with her children at Dixon Tl and Cedar Rapids. Rev C C Goltry visited relatives at Chariton before part of the week. Roy White of near Harper spent days at the parental J C White home. Mrs W A Coffman not much improved. Mr and Mrs James Bitner moved onto her parents Levi Shidler's place near Wellston.

Ethel Knerr Omaha A. A Dixon, Tl Cedar Rapids C. C. Goltry Chariton Roy White Harper J. C. White W. A. Coffman

Dayton Grove Social Notes Tie to March Visits

Mrs J B Moore reports various Dayton Grove visitors. Harry Campbell visited in Washington Tuesday. Mrs Embree stayed with brother John Mayer near Keota for days. Mayer's mother ill in Chicago. Pan Shellabarger and Lyall Moore hosted supper in Washington last week. J B Moore attended funeral services of an unnamed relative.

Dayton Grove Harry Campbell Washington Wm. Embree John Mayer Keota Mayer Chicago Pan Shellabarger Lyall Moore J. B. Moore

Family News Notes and Social Visits Mentioned

The text records visits and hospitality including J. W. Rader of Brighton staying with relatives, Mrs. Moore visiting a sister Mrs. Co. E. Mumper, and Mr. Embree as a dinner guest at the Campbell home over a weekend.

J. W. Rader Brighton Mr. Moore Mrs. Moore Co. E. Mumper Mr. Embree Harry Campbell

I Hold No Brief for Him Explained

A reader note clarifies that the phrase I hold no brief for him means I do not defend him, tracing the expression to legal usage where a lawyer prepares a brief to defend a client’s position.

Science of Versification and Prosody Defined

A concise definition states prosody as the branch of grammar dealing with syllable quantity and the arrangement of syllables into metrical feet and verse. It is described as the science of versification.

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