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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1934

Page

3

South American mission talk inspires Iowa Methodist leaguers

Dr. Hugh Stuntz spoke at the Washington county Methodist church on South America work supported by Iowa Epworth Leaguers. The county league elected officers Thelda Tracy president Wilma Stephens first vice president John McNeil second vice president Jean Stewart third vice president Norbert Kephart fourth vice president. Riverside led the large delegate group with about 30 young people. Dr Stuntz urged better North American understanding of South America and predicted regional growth in resources education and industry within a century. A textbook project for religious education in South America is underway with furlough work in Chile Argentina Uruguay Bolivia and Peru.

Hugh Stuntz South America Epworth Leaguers Iowa Washington County League Thelda Tracy Washington Wilma Stephens Ainsworth John McNeil Crawfordsville Jean Stewart Norbert Kephart Riverside Stunts North America Stuntz Bolivia Chile Argentina Uruguay Peru West Liberty F. C. Witzigman Fred Miller Kalona-Riverside Supt J. H. Peet Columbus Junction Kalona West Chester Brighton Wayland KE. J. Shook Pauling Clegg Ainsworth Longe Henry Steele Mt. Pleasant Burlington Lreta Willits Witzigman Mary Louise Robertson John Stout West Chester League Florida

Free Trial Offer for HGH Blood Pressure Relief

An advertisement promises a postpaid free trial of a $1 treatment for high blood pressure. It claims quick relief from dizziness ringing in the ears and sleeplessness, with sleep returning within three days. It states no salt or opiate ingredients and that payment is due only if greatly improved. Dr Hayes Assn 6807 Coates Kansas City Mo.

Hayes Coates Kansas City

Birthday Wishes and Birthday Mix-Up at Local Bank

The notice confirms Miss Lucy Domwosey of the National Bank of Washington has today’s birthday. Barbara Jean Gorham marks her tenth birthday with a home party, and Robert Sutton turns four yesterday with grandmother Nellie Sutton baking a cake.

Lucy Domwosey The National Bank of Washington Barbara Jean Gorham Paul Gorham Barbara Jean Lincoln Robert Sutton Nellie Sutton

Rothschild speaks on civilization at Eldon church

Rothschild delivered a talk on The Jews' Contribution to Civilization at the Eldon Methodist church last night. The Robbins family hosted visitors including Mrs Coffey and Miss Ruth Haffen, with Eldon pastor Rev F J Robbins present. A supper at the Eldon church is planned for Tuesday evening at 6 45 hosted by Mrs Norman Brow and Mrs.

Columbus Junction Apr Methodist Norman Brow

Scandals Magnificent Opens at State Theater Feature

George White's Scandals bursts onto the screen with Rudy Vallee Aline Waye and Jimny Durante in a lavish production. The film stacks dazzling revues with 15 comedy blackouts and a romantic plot of danger and clever fixes by George White.

George White Rudy Vallee Aline Waye Jimny Durante State Theater Sean Dolls Talking Screen Georgie Hale

St Olaf Choir Concert Draws Washington Audience

The St Olaf Lutheran choir from Northfield Minnesota performed at the Memorial Union in Iowa City drawing a large audience from Washington and nearby towns. The program featured pieces by director F Melius Christiansen and soloists Howard Jarratt and Gertrude Overby with a mix of Bach Dan ish and Norwegian selections. A future five concert Iowa University season is planned.

St. Olaf Lutheran Memorial Union Iowa City Washington F. Melius Christiansen St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Howard Jarratt Gertrude Boe “Overby University of Iowa Bach Johann Bach

Social Calendar Notes From Local Groups

The A O J Guild meets at Miss Lucille Osborne home Monday at 7 30. Junior Fortnightly meets Rachel Negus 7283 E and Monday at 7 30 with officer elections. Evening Literature Fortnightly meets Helen Wiley home at 7 45 Monday. Booster club meets Mrs Sam Munson Tuesday April 10 for flowers bulbs exchange. committees Mrs Fred Stewart and Mrs Orville Caldwell. Jackson 4 H clubs meet Robert Eekles home Tuesday April 16. Baptist church Young Woman's Missionary Society hosts pot luck supper at church Tuesday April 10. Dorcas Society St Pauls Evangelical church meets Tuesday April 10. All members present.

A. O. J. Guild Lucille Osborne Rachel’ Negus Helen Wiley Sam Munson Fred D. Stewart Orville Caldwell Jackson 4-H Robert Eekles Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Dorcas Society of St Paul

Harmony and Rosemary club meetings on April 11

The Harmony club will meet with Mrs Tommy Harvey on Wednesday April 11 to quilt and exchange flowers. The Rosemary club will meet with Mrs John Cherry Wednesday afternoon April 11 for a community gathering. Members of the Serving committee include Mrs Roy Gardner Mrs F M Lindenmeyer Mrs A W McBlain and Mrs Sadie Hollinger with all ladies invited.

Ter Roy Gardner F. M. Lindenmeyer A. W. McBlain Sadie Hollinger Harmony Club Tommy Harvey The Rosemary Club John Cherry

Prairie Flower Mission Circle Meets at Local Church

Thursday events include the Prairie Flower Mission Circle at the church with hostesses Mrs. W A Phillips and Mrs. D Griges. Devotionals led by Mrs. W D Booth followed by officer elections. Also Walnut Womens club and Rural Woman's club plan meetings with specified time and bring-your-own-dinner provisions.

Prairie Flower Mission Circle W. A. Phillips D. €. Griges W. D. Booth

Local Club Meetings Announced Around Fort Nightly

Garden department holds a 7 30pm meeting with Mrs G C A Speer. Kylah club shifts to Mrs Logan Ahrens for Thursday afternoon. W C T U gathers 230pm Tuesday at Mrs T F Barker home led by Mrs J A Hawthorne. Year book review and citizenship study planned. Bring bazaar articles.

Kylah Club Logan Ahrens W.C.T.U T. F. Barker J. A. Hawthorne Bazaar

Friendship Club Meeting at Mrs. Applegate Home

The Friendship club will meet Friday at 2:00 PM at the home of Mrs. Mary Applegate. A flower exchange will be held.

Art Rathmel Clarence Rathmel Flyer de Lis Club Flower Exchange Friendship Club Mary Applegate

Superstitions About Death Across Nationalities

The piece notes differing death superstitions with an Irish custom to cover mirrors to hide the soul and prevent fright, and the practice of stopping clocks so the soul's journey to God is not distracted.

Gobelin Tapestries of Louis XIV Era Production

The gobelin tapestries are described as made by a single craftsman per year, covering about two square meters and costing around $6,000 per square meter, reflecting traditional methods from Louis XIV’s period.

Remember Gas Remedies For Sleep On Left Side

An advertisement claims gas in the stomach presses on the heart and that Adlerika from Sherman Bros Druggists relieves the problem in one dose so you can sleep soundly all night. It promotes a laxative product with a health warning tone.

Sherman Bros

Emeralds and danger on the Navarre voyage

On the voyage of the Navarre bound for America, Lanyard is reunited with his son Maurice who is secretly involved with gangsters. A bribed crewman and a pistol threat lead to a tense confrontation in which Maurice and Lanyard outsmart the criminals, recover the jewels, and expose the Robbers ending with a cliffhanger as Plon closes in on the case.

U.S Navarre America Michael Lanyard Lone Wolf Crookdom Lanyard Maurice Mme. Crozier Jack Knife Anderson Archie Crozier Reed Alf Plon Jone Messieurs Sureté Mademoiselle Boyce

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. America DR. Stuntz M. K H. I. Ward & Co KOTEX Wondersoft Miss Crow Pool Ward Hk L. Grimes Georganne Rudiger Jake Minick Martha Butler Henry Kemp G. W. Brock Third Street Leonard Hunter Conesville William Leonard Shellbark School Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Effie Kelly H. S. May A. Stephens Ida Howell New York Globe Trotters Concord Charity — Circle Martha Blankenhorn Ella Burnell Martelle J. A. Green West Hill W. M. B Elass St. Olaf Choir Minnesota College Presbyterian Sunday School Conesville Henry Gray M. FF. Patton Coleman Lamp and Stove Company Rukgaber West Side Square Journal Cooking School the Ladies Aid of West Ches Walnut Womens Club Ed Miller Rural Woman's Club Nlavre Garden Department GC. A. Speer Gobelins Crozier Dome Mohsman Meurice
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