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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1939

Page

3

Advanced Pupils Are Presented in Music Recital

Elsie Bratten presented two advanced pupils Dor othy Ferguson and Arlene Alu ber in a music recital from 2 to 4 at 523 West Washington Street. Sixteen relatives attended as guests. program featured piano duets, violin, and voice pieces with performances by Dorothy Ferguson, Ailene Huber, and others.

Elsie Bratten Dorothy Ferguson Arlene Aluber West Washington Street Cooke Dorothy Ferguson Ailene Huber Nevin Song Wrigley Roses Picardy Weatherly Jolly Soldier Boy Bever Butler Rogers Sweet Savior Patricia Griffith Ailene Dorothy Miss Bratten Clem Griffith Esther Rittenhouse

Bock beer origins and wide trade reach in medieval Europe

Bock beer was produced at Einbeck near Hamburg in the 13th century. It grew popular and was shipped across Germany and exported to London, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Asia Minor, and Jerusalem.

Einbeck Hamburg Germany London Netherlands Denmark Norway Sweden Russia Asia Minor Jerusalem

Social Calendar Items for Community Groups This Week

Notices for this calendar are due by 10 a m on Monday. Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. D of V and G A R hall events. Rainbow Girls drill practice at 720 DM. Junior Fortnightly 7 30 p m Flora Dodds 720 East Drama dept 8 p m George Mohr 1009 East Main Street. Pythian Sisters regular meeting at K P hall Handcraft 2 30 p m Mrs E D Morrison sr. Homemakers club Wednesday afternoon Mrs Henry Dittmer note change of date Snowball Social Club afternoon Mrs Clayde Knapp Just Us club luncheon 1 p m Mrs Walter Logan 1027 East Washington Street call by Tuesday noon if unable to attend. Pythian circle 2 p m Mrs R H Walker hostess in Addie Harmon’s home 27 North Fourth Avenue note change of time. American Legion auxiliary 2 80 p m Legion rooms Thursday Social circle 2 39 p m Federated church West Chester.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple D. of V G.A.R City Hall Flora Dodds East Washington Street Drama George Mohr East Main Street Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall E. D. Morrison Henry Dittmer Clayde Knapp Walter Logan Washington _ street John Caldwell Pythian Circle R. H. Walker Addie Harmon North Fourth Avenue American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Federated Church West Chester

Community Groups Schedule Sunday Church Services

DeMolays and Rainbow Girls plan church attendance at United Presbyterian at 10:30 and 10:35 a m respectively. W C T U meets Thursday at 2 20 p m with Ella Gordon at 311 South Avenue C, program leaders and guest speakers listed. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday 9 30 a m at Mrs B C Briley 500 East Main Street.

W.C.T.U Ella Gordon South Avenue C T. F. Barker 8. S. Erb Peterson C. E. Hillis Presbyterian Cottage B. C. Briley East Main Street

Missionary Circle Conducts Meeting at United Presbyterian

The Margaret Owen Missionary circle met at the United Presbyterian church last Wednesday with eight members. Leader Maizie Stewart and assistant leader Mrs. Ache son attended. Mabel Finney led devotions. Jane Steele sang He Was Despised from the Messiah, accompanied by Bertha Mae Reinert. The usual potluck supper was not served.

Margaret Owen United Presbyterian Church Maizie Stewart Mrs. Acheson Mabel Finney Jane Steele Bertha Mae Reinert

Emigration to the United States peaks 1901 to 1910

Emigration to the United States reached its highest level in the decade 1901 1910 with 8 795 286 entrants into the country.

United States

Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Noted in Adel Area

Karen Caviness turns two as Mr and Mrs Roy Caviness celebrate. J W Cox marks twenty four years married. Birthdays honor C A Owen C V Crull D Glenn Robertson Mae Rita Ragan Ray Reeves Ed Bruty Laurel Statler Joe Cor tum o Lucille Schneider Nona and Raquel Tinnes Retha Robertson Hazel Horn Johnny Hotle celebrates eleventh with class treats.

Karen Caviness Roy Caviness Adel M. C. DeLong C. A. Owen Monmouth, Ill Washington C. V. Crull D. Glenn Robertson Ainsworth Mae Rita Ragan Ray Reeves Ed Bruty Laurel Statler West Chester Joe Cortum O Pilotburg

Officers Elected in Enterprise Club

The Enterprise community club elected officers for next year at a meeting held Friday evening in the school house. Officers chosen were Mrs. Glenn Gordon president, Mrs. W. O. Ralston vice president, Mrs. John Robertson secretary, Will Hobbs treasurer. James Lemley conducted the business meeting. A social hour and refreshments served by a committee concluded the meeting.

Enterprise Community Club Glenn Gordon W. O. Ralston John Robertson Will Hobbs James Lemley

Mrs Fitzgerald Hosts Friendship Club Meeting

The Friendship club met with Mrs. Cecil Fitzgerald Friday afternoon with thirteen members and two guests. A short business session was followed by a fancy work session. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Emma Shaw Mrs. Augustine and Mrs. Jones. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. McCartney.

Friendship Club Cecil Fitzgerald Emma Shaw Augustine Jones McCartney

Social Circle Plans Thursday Meeting in West Chester

The Social Circle will hold its monthly gathering Thursday April 2 at the Federated church West Chester starting 2 20 P M Mrs Walter Leet chairs the serving committee and Mrs Mattie McAvoy heads the entertainment committee

Federated Church West Chester Walter Leet Mattie McAvoy

Jefferson's Papers Bought by OE in 1RdA

Jefferson's papers were purchased by OE in 1RdA, according to an archival sale report. The transaction details center on the acquisition of the historical collection by the organization, highlighting the transfer of ownership and the ongoing preservation efforts.

Jefferson

New County Agent and Wife Introduced at 4 H Party

A county wide 4 H party in the M C A building introduced County Agent and Mrs. J W Chandler. Guests included 115 boys girls and leaders with group singing games chic hat parade and refreshments coordinated by Maurita Darnel and others.

C. A J. W. Chandler Maurita Daniel John Killian Mr. Chandler Maxine Reeves Mildred Meyer Evelyn Miller Dorothy Darnel Maurita Darnel Marjorie Ahrens Ila Mae Darnel Isabelle Combs Mable Finney Donald Stout Faye Schoonover Robert McLaughlin Chares

Kalona Hostess Honors Mrs. Nate Young at Postnuptial Party

Mrs R A Hender hosted a post nuptial party for Mrs Nate Young the former Ruth Ballard Saturday evening at her Kalona home. Roseporter glassware filled shower gifts. Bridge was played at two tables with Grace Fern taking high score and Mrs A C Peterson low. Refreshments suited to the spring censer were served.

R. A. Hender Nate Young Ruth Ballard Kalona Young Grace Fern A. C. Peterson

Wax figures of Roosevelt and Chamberlain in NY exhibit

A con ference between the leaders of the two great nations is shown as wax figures in a New York City wax museum. The display features President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and is presented as a mock meeting rather than a real summit.

Europe Roosevelt Neville Chamberlain Great Britain New York City

Boys Entertain at St Marys School Annual Program

Riverside April 15 a Thursday evening audience enjoyed St Marys school annual program in the hall. The event opened with a vocal chorus Mamtys Little Baby Loves Shortnin Bread with Mary Jane Quinn at the piano. First and second graders performed U S Marine Drill with Rita Stranksy as accompanist. Dorothy and Elaine Stransky presented a violin duet with Elaine at the piano. A playlet Little Jimmies Sister was by sophomore boys. The Pillow and Flag Drill followed by third and fourth graders with Mrs Hazel Blythe on piano.

Riverside St. Mary's School St. Mary's Hall Mammy Mary Jane Quinn U. S. Marine Rita Stransky Dorothy Stransky Elaine Stransky Little Jimmie Hazel Blythe

Payment on Old Bill Reaches Fred Wanerus Market

Brighton residents report a Chicago mailed note sending two dollars to Fred Wanerus of the Wanerus Meat Market. The sender signed no name and claimed a long overdue bill to the Wanerus brothers, who last recall George Wanerus died twelve years ago. The note lacks identifying details.

Brighton Fred Wanerus Wanerus Chicago

School program features student acts and crafts

The fifth and sixth graders performed a drill followed by Mary Jane Quinn's instrumental solo. A three act farce titled Friday the Thirteenth was presented by the Junior and Seniors, with an instrumental duet by Mary Jane Quinn and Mary Kathleen Kniftel. The seventh and eighth grades closed the evening with another play. Refreshments on the main floor raised funds for St. Mary’s church treasury.

Mary Jane Quinn Mary Kathleen Kniftel St. Mary’s Church Treasury

Dentist's Kit Contains 6000 Afferent Instruments

A historical note records a dentist's full kit comprising 6000 afferent instruments, indicating a large set likely used for comprehensive dental procedures and examinations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bock Beer ANCE Washington Housewife Iowa Missionary Circle Iowa Southern Utilities CO W.R.C. Meeting Woman's Relief Corps Ernest Salladay Treasury Woodlawn Earl Steele Rebet Corps Oleeta Stewart Emma Long Laura Longwell Mrs J. W. Cox Lucille Schneider John Schneider Nona’ Tinnes Nick Tinnes Raquel Tinnes Zeno Tinnes Retha Robertson Dublin Hazel Horn Johnny Hotle Enterprise Club Mrs. Fitzgerald Westphal Charlotte Smith D.D.G.C Keota Ottumwa Wellman Winfield Kansas City Fairfield PF. D.R Neville Chamberlain Fashion Sforescefie Colette Faris Exquine Features, Inc St. Mary’s School Rhua Helmick L. A. Guy Eastlake Florida Minnie Elger Des Moines Dick Cain Lester Willet Rock Island E. L. Edmondson Washington Hospital H. W. Helmick and Son Chas le Roy R. W. Fillmore Iowa Christian Ministers’ Association Fillmore Lawrence Bush Atlantic A. A. Burr Colfax H. L. Gordon Optometrists George Kern Ralph Kern Bessie Myers Ralph Steel Lynne Richland Noel Carter Newman Ralph Hicks Quincy Chas. Carter Abingdon Lil Woman's Home Project Edna Crile S. H. Hagans Chris Mann Kenneth Donovan J. C. Bridges Ira Saunders Dora Saunders Albert Saunders Nelle Swank Ira Schaefer Clarence Shaffer Lee Stacy Earl Hoover Dean Johnson Max Waterhouse Frances Meacham Mia Dick Mineart Veramella Stout C. G. Picken Vera Tucker Dwight Robison Wapello W. B. Robison Conrad Everett Garrett H. G. Conrad Clay Township Federal Land Bank Ed Thomas Fairfield Hospital Ellis Walton J. S. Latta Cedar Falls Harry Wentworth L. E. White A. EB. Horton Leland Horton Willis Horton Ott Lamansky Ralph Frazey R. H. Tracy W. O. Schaefer L. C. Fleak Lucy Fleak Myrtle Crandall Jim Johnson Helping Hand Quilting Club Leroy Pratt Washington, Iowa Wien, ,Hen Montgomery Ward South Side Square
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