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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1938

Page

3

Helen Harvey Pupils in Piano Recital at Home

Helen Harvey presented a group of piano pupils in a Saturday recital at 2 30 PM. The program featured Progress March by Presser Dorothy Ann Tanner and many pieces by students including Virginia Hasty Arlys Myers Geraldine Bartow Esther Jean Wolfe Mary Justine George and others, with works by Bach Grieg Schubert and Kern among selections.

Helen Harvey Presser Dorothy Ann Tanner Miss Har Smallwood Dean Hasty Virginia Hasty Wright Betty Mary Justine George Goodnight Arlys Myers Virginia Haaty Risher Wright Dean Hasty Charming Clarice Ellis EE Catephanecs Hopkins Martha Downing Grandpap Copeland Dorothy Ann Tanner Charmante Mary Ella Esther Jean Wolfe Kern Geraldine Bartow Grieg Williams Mary Ellen Duensing Presser Star Sapphires Renton John Prindle Scott Mary Justine George Geraldine Bartow Schubert Anthony Arlys Myers Mee Bives Rogers Kelierer Toccatino Banend Letitia Te Bockhorst Bach the Sibelia

Lesson on Canning Presented to Girls Fairview 4-H Club

The Fairview Farmerettes 4 H club held an all day meeting at Ethel Darlene Sojka's home with eight members, leader, and guest June Arlene Knotek present. Mrs Knotek gave a rhubarb canning lesson as each girl brought rhubarb to can.

Fairview Farmerettes Ethel Darlene Sojka June Arlene Knotek Iowa Eldiene Sojka Eldijene Hazel Sojka

Give and Take Club Meeting at R Nordyke Home

The Give and Take club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Ray Nordyke Friday evening. Bridge provided entertainment with high scores by Mrs Everette Stewart and Roger Colthurst. Next meeting with Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens. Refreshments served. Mr and Mrs Ed Lambert were guests.

Ray Nordyke Everette Stewart Roger Colthurst Richard Stephens Ed Lambert

Juniors of Ainsworth Host Seniors Banquet in Washington Trip

The Ainsworth juniors hosted their senior guests at the Congress hotel dining room with a blue and silver theme. A program featured Edith Megdelsen as toast mistress, speeches by Sam Kusel and Walter McFarland, songs and solos, and a theatre outing to see Snow and the Seven Dwarfs after the banquet.

Ainsworth Washington Congress Hotel Edith Megdelsen Sam Kcuseal Walter Mcfarland Thelma G Peterson Bill McGinnis Cornet Ueene McCaleb E.R. Hatetrworth Joyce Butterworth Jack Derkins Crows Nest Harold Wehr Robert Sharpe Richard Edmondson Maryruth Pressly Sam Housen Grace Carson Grace Pearson Eugene McCaleb Snow and the Seven Dwarfs

Recital by Mrs Shields Pupils Saturday Afternoon

Mrs Henry Shields conducted a Saturday recital at her home starting at 4 oclock. The program featured dances lulls and tunes by pupils including Virginia McLaughlin Blake Patterson Thompson Margaret Ralston Dorothy Saul and several others to a fair sized, appreciative audience.

Henry Shields Virginia McLaughlin Blake Patty Patterson Thompson America John Alden Priscilla Margaret Ralston Schytte Dorothy Saul Rain Pitter Potter Dutton Sylvan Roberts Avant Belinda Orientale Jean Atchison Bonnie Simpson White Pine McDowell Kathryn Hoover Shields

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings and Events

The social calendar lists Monday Handcraft at 7 30 p m Mrs Claude Tucker 613 South Third bring ten cents for your tray notify hostess if unable to attend Tuesday Priscilla club 230 p m Mrs Fred L Stewart Damascus Shrine No 10 Masonic Temple Light refreshments Rosemary club evening Mr and Mrs Lloyd Foster U v P P Woman's Missionary Society evening dinner 615 p m Mrs Harlan Mccreedy 414 East Jefferson Street Bring table service Wednesday Navajo club 230 p m see Mrs F R Mauthe Bethel Missionary Society afternoon Homemakers club afternoon Flower and bulb exchange Bethel Society details Thursday Public Affairs dept luncheon 1 p m Mrs R G Cherry Susa Johnson hostesses North Side cafe Co E S called meeting initia tion and refreshments 8 p m Masonic Temple Visiting H J club afternoon Mrs George Schultz Bring thin bles note change of place Friday Rural Woman's club entertainment afternoon Mrs Claude Rhodebeck note change of date

Priscilla Club Fred L. Stewart Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Lloyd Foster Woman's Missionary Society Harlan MccCreedy East Jefferson Street Navajo Club F. R. Mauthe Bethel Missionary Society Wes Meyer George Schultz Priday Rural Woman's Club Claude Rhodebeck

Birthday Recap Honors Local Seniors and Youth

Mrs Harve Porter turns 79, a member of the Three Quarter Century club, with ties to West Chester and Washington. Mercedes Carter, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Neiswanger, is 17 today. Also celebrating are Junior Nicholson Virginia Donaldson Raymond Dear Sheetar and Ernest Meyer. James Gallagher marks 15 today.

Harve Porter Three Quarter Century Lab West Chester Washington Mercedes Carter Fred Neiswanger Junior Nicholson Virginia Donaldson Raymond Dear Sheetar Ernest Meyer

Eureka Ladies Aid Families Social Evening At Nicola Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Nicola hosted a social evening for Eureka Ladies Aid Families at their West Eureka Street home on Saturday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilmer Lauderman Mr and Mrs Lyman Bunce Mr and Mrs Frank Mayhew and Laura Chil cote. Refreshments were served. The group noted May 25 as the date of the next regular meeting at Mrs Karl Nicola’s home.

Charles Nicola Eureka Ladies Aid Society Washington Street Wilmer Lauderman Lyman Bunce Frank Mayhew Laura Chilcote Karl Nicola

Eva L Burham Weds J Dean Bevins in Indiana

Eva Lucille Burham and J Dean Bevins were married in Indianapolis on Friday April 22 at 2 pm in a single ring ceremony read by Rev W C Jewell. The bride, a Washington high school graduate of 1929, worked at Curran company and taught briefly. the groom, son of Dan Bevins of Wellman, is a Grand Union Tea salesman. They will live at 1612 Central Avenue Indianapolis.

Cloyee Burham Eva Lucille J. Dean Bevins Indianapolis Ind W. C. Jewell Baptist Grand Union Tea Company Central Avenue

Local notices and upcoming film feature in town

Local column lists visitors and social calls across Keota Wellman Ottumwa Martinsburg and other towns. A lavish musical The Mariachie with Romberg and Kahn songs is highlighted along with cast and production details.

Sigmund Romberg Gus Kahn California David Belasco Golden West Jack Rance Ramerez Rance Walter Pidgeon Leo Carrillo Buddy Ebsen Leonard Penn Priscilla Lawson Bob Murphy Olin Howard Cliff Edwards William Anthony McGuire Robert Z. Leonard Isabel Dawn Boyce DeGaw Cedric Gibbons

O K S Meeting Called Thursday

Order of Eastern Star holds a called meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple. A social with refreshments follows. visiting members are welcome.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Birthdays Honored at Porter Home Dinner

A dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Porter honored three birthdays. Guests included Harve B. Porter Frances Porter and Margaret Smith of West Chester. Also present were Lewis Smith and Pearl Smith of West Chester, with afternoon arrivals Clarence Jackson and Jennie Hennon.

E. Porter Edgar Porter Harve B. Porter Frances Porter Margaret Smith West Chester Lewis Smith Margaret Pearl Smith Clarence Jackson Jennie Hennon

Public Affairs Luncheon Planned by Fortnightly Club

Mrs. R. G. Cherry and Susie Johnson will co host the Public Affairs department luncheon at the North Side cafe Thursday. Lunch is at 1 p m followed by a program at Mrs. Cherry 823 East Washington Street.

R. G. Cherry Susie Johnson Public Affairs Department North Side

Gold Rush Era Recreated in Girl of the Golden West

California romance of the gold rush era comes to the screen in The Girl of the Golden West starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. The film is showing through Tuesday at the State theater.

Golden West California Jeanette MacDonald Nelson Eddy

Young People Enjoy Scavenger Hunt at Open House

In Crawfordsville on Friday Rev and Mrs Norman Webster hosted Sabbath school classes with high school girls led by Mrs Lisle Maxwell and post high school youth guided by Harl Ferguson. The event featured a scavenger hunt and a simple luncheon. Missionary meetings followed with nearby societies sharing topics from The Moslem World and related studies.

Crawfordsville Norman Webster United Presbyterian Young Peoples County Federated Club Washington United Presbyterian Society Lee Lease T. H. Barnes Alice Davidson Barnes Presbyterian N. J. Lease Presbyterian Society N. G. Chapman F. E Young T. E. Maxwell Tucson Ollie Moore Hazel Moorhead West Liberty Gio Forth Elizabeth Davis Mary of Bethany Olive Moore Martia Sadie McCleary Joanna Mae Rees Susanna Mrs Chapman Mary Magdalene Methodise Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church E. BE. Voss Nellie Fletcher Joe Rich

Fortnightly Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Bornp Home

Riverside April 25 The Fortnightly club gathered at Mrs. Ho consonant Bornp home with nine members and one guest Mrs E E Blythe. The group socialized then shared luncheon. At the business session members voted to join the Women field Army. President Mrs C L Worley, who departs for Ottumwa, received a gift. Mrs Earl Walton will host the next meeting May 12.

Riverside Ho ¢. Bornp E. E. Blythe Women’s Field Army C L. Worley Ottumwa Earl Walton

Commencement Speakers Named for Columbus Junction Class

Rev RB A Bloomaniat will deliver the senior class sermon at Cotter and Richard MecCleery of Washington will give the commencement address. Edward Gentiler has accepted a position with a telephone company in Blackstone Virginia. Mr and Mrs Floyd Van Horn welcomed a son last week. Mrs H E Orr returns from Ft Dodge visit with Lulu Orr. Rose Bergen of Wapello now employed at Netties cafe. S G Younkin directs work at Conesville agricultural experimental station. Sweet potato hot beds and planting proceed as weather allows. Truck growers predict a strong season. Vesta Martin of Cedar Falls, former Columbus high student, visited Mrs Laurence Jamison.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction RB. A. Bloomaniat Cotter Richard MecCleery Washington Virginia Edward Gentiler Blackstone Floyd van Horn H. E. Orr Lulu Ft. Dodge Rose Bergen Wapello Nettie Conesville Agricultural Experimental Station S. G. Younkin Vesta Martin Cedar Falls Columbus High School Laurence Jamison

Tadpole Can Grow New Legs in Certain Stages

A tadpole at specific developmental stages can grow a toe or leg if certain limb buds are preserved rather than removed. Scientists note timing affects regenerative potential and limb formation.

Great Benefit to Man Paraphrase Discovery

The discovery of the malaria parasite has been one of the greatest benefits science has given to man.

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