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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1937

Page

3

Bible Handcraft Meetings Close Year With Elections and Bible Donations

Bible department of the Fortnightly club held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. J. C. Boice’s home with fifteen members. Officers were re-elected and thirty six Bibles donated to Hotel Washington guests from Gideon funds. Handcraft and Junior Fortnightly met with demonstrations and reviews, including a study of Edward MacDowell.

Bible Department of Fortnightly Club J. C. Boice C. S. Strong George Brinton Elia Gordon L. A. Buice Boice N. M. Speidel Washington California J. Patterson RE. A. Ralston Nels B. Westermark Mies Agnes Wheelan Francis Haney Stanley Zager Maynard Brown Alice Poole Earl Simpson Marjorie Strong Edward MacDowell Miles Thompson Mabel Burger Margaret Applegate Miss Strong Helen Applecate

Public Affairs Hosts Set for Thursday Meeting

Mrs. E. DPD Morrison and Mrs. W. McLaughlin will co host the Public Affairs department event Thursday afternoon at 422 West Washington Street. Luncheon at 1 p m followed by discussions on Negro Institutions by Mrs. Nettie McLaughlin and Negro Personalities by Mrs. Leigh Soule.

E. Dpd. Morrison, Sr W. McLaughlin Public Affairs Department

Metals and ores in mining and smelting

The text explains that silver ore is a mineral from which silver metal is extracted and notes that metals are typically obtained by smelting rather than being found in pure form in mines.

Birthday Dinner Honors Brant Abrahamson in OLDS Iowa

Mr and Mrs Paul Abrahamson hosted a Sunday dinner in OLDS Iowa honoring Brant Abrahamson on his first birthday. The cake featured four tiers with a single candle on top and a second tier noting Russell Boshart’s upcoming birthday. Attendees included John and Boshart couples Costart, Oscar Abrahamson and others plus Edith Boshart and Frank Abrahamson of Mt Pleasant.

Olds Iowa Paul Abrahamson Brant Russell Boshart John Boshart Frank Costart Russell Claude Oscar Abrahamson Eunice Johnson Mabel Sandeen Loren Frank Abrahamson Mt. Pleasant Edith Boshart Burlington

Social Calendar Listings From Local Clubs And Societies

Notice lists community events for Imimascus Shrine No 10 Masonic Temple and many groups. Items include meetings at YWCA and churches, bridge and club gatherings, flower exchanges, luncheons, and service projects with dates, times, and host locations across the week.

YW Open House to Feature Garden Picture Show

Washington residents may attend an YW open house this evening in the YW room to view pictures of local gardens and beauty spots. Hospitality chair Mrs. George C. Stewart leads the committee with Mrs. Melvin Gingerich and Misses Etha Dawson and Lucy Lansenberg. The event starts at 7:34 p m.

Washington Gardens Washington Y W George C. Stewart Melvin Gingerich Etha Dawson Lucy Lansenberg

Faith and Systems Exercise the Mind Enriching Thought

Faith and systems challenge the mind yet illuminate understanding. The phrase contrasts rational frameworks with spiritual guidance, suggesting belief broadens insight beyond mere analytical limits.

Investors Syndicate offers time-tester program through Living Protection

Over 100000 people are buying into a $5000 installment plan under the time-tester Living Protection program from Investors Syndicate. LeRoy Pratt in Washington Iowa offers free literature. phone 329 Blue.

Investors Syndicate Ask LeRoy Pratt Washington Iowa Phone

Recipes From American Home Week Flourishes In Fortnightly Club

A Fortnightly club section lists weekly culinary contributions from the American Home department. Recipes include Apple Snow by Mrs. C Harry Davis, Date Dread by Mrs. Clarence Jacobs, Ada brown sugar cake, Wilsons Chocolate Cookies, Salad Dressing by Mrs. Ernest Salladay, Orange Cookies by Mrs. H G McBride, Chocolate Free Cream by Mrs. Glenn Wilson, Pineapple Sherbet by Mrs. Donald Paul, Orange Lemeon Sherbet by Mrs. Burl Pringle, Never Fail Pie Crust by Mrs. A W Yard, with instructions and ingredients for each item.

American Home Department Harry Davis

Party marking Virginia Donaldson ninth birthday

Eleven girls attended a birthday party for Virginia Donaldson at her home Saturday afternoon. The honoree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson, received many gifts as indoor games were played. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Donaldson and Larie Blattner, including a white birthday cake with pink candles.

Virginia Donaldson Virginia Alis Uandell Deonaldson

Washington People Attend Convention in Iowa City

Attendees at the southeastern Iowa convention of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Iowa City included Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Chance, Mrs. Frank Longwell, Miss Ernestine Murdock, Mrs. Jack Kupka, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pois, Mrs. Hilma Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruebsam, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zeck, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Stewart, Mrs. A Sehmoeller, Miss Ruth Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hancher, Mrs. Floyd Murdock, Mrs. Oru Mayo, Mrs. Mary Jugenheime, Mr. and Mrs. George Jarrard and Doyle, Oscar Jugenheimer, John Davison, John Schneider, Henry and Fred Zieglowsky.

Southeastern Iowa Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Iowa City Meredith Chance Frank Longwell Ernestine Murdock Jack Kupka Andy Pois Hilma Larson Arthur Ruebsam Ralph Zeck Fred D. Stewart A. Sehmoeller Ruth Stewart Carl Hancher Floyd Murdock Oru Mayo Mary Jugenheime George Jarrard and Doyle Oscar Jugenheimer John Davison John Sehneider Henry Fred Zieglowsky

Flogging in England Reforms Cut Cart Whipping

The text notes that after monasteries declined and the poor lost free meals, vagrancy rose and flogging became common. Punishment included being tied to a cart naked and whipped through market towns. Queen Elizabeth limited this to waist stripping and replaced the cart with the whipping post.

England Elizabeth

For Rent Ad Appears in Classifieds

Classified readers are alerted to a rental listing titled For Rent. The short item notes available units and contact details for inquiries.

Alumni Association Names Committees

Ainsworth April 27 at a meeting of the area alumni officers were elected for the year. New officers include Pauline Jolly president and James Quinn treasurer with Mrs. Ella Crawford secretary. Committees named for the Methodist church banquet include program and decorating, menu, and nominating groups with several local members cited.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Pauline Jolly Ella Crawford Helen Marston James Quinn Methodist Church Lillian Simpson Marietta Workman Eva Sands Violet Lambert Myrtle Thoma Jennie Hall Myrna Hazelett Gladys Evans Edith Richards Beth Norris

West Chester Pythian Sisters and prayer services announced

The West Chester Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday evening for balloting with full attendance desired. Midweek prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Methodist church with Bible study by Dr. Arthur Atack. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM at Mrs. Leland Morrison's home 523 West Main Street.

West Chester Pythian Sisters E C Methodist Church Arthur Atack Presbyterian Cottage Leland Morrison West Main Street

Junior Senior Banquet At Ainsworth Methodist Church

The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Ainsworth Methodist church with a rose garden theme and butterfly decorations. Walter McFarland welcomed guests and Preston Edmondson responded. seniors and juniors listed among active participants.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Rose Garden Walter McFarland Preston Rdmondson Victoria Canott Elizabeth Dea Preston Edmondson Leila Gosling Vanna Genkins Grace House Ruth Houseal Alma Lins Norbert Norris Julia Wood Doris Booth Joyce Butterworth Jack Darkins Jean Frey Theodore Goble Bryce Lord Dorothy Pearson

Mrs A Anderson to Lead Methodist Women Program

Mrs A Anderson will lead the program at the Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society meeting Friday afternoon. Mrs Jessie Brindley of 609 South Third Avenue will open the proceedings.

A. Anderson Methodist Women's Home Missionary Society Jessie Brindley South Third Avenue

Childrens sports wear for Spring and Summer

Ton on to trousers give the smaller boy the style appearance of older fellows. Smart stripes checks and plain colors in fine mesh material that needs no ironing. A practical Spring and Summer garment saving laundry work for ages 4 to 10.Cost details incomplete but product appears affordable.

Birthday Celebrants Mark Special Day Across Community

H W Mineart birthday today. Margaret DeWit Clifford Beatty Shirley Anne McDale Janet Martin Mrs Lucille Darnell observe birthdays. Veramella Stout of Brighton celebrates. Mrs Roy Schaeffer and Stella Ryals also have birthdays. Johnny Richard Coffman is nine years old today.

Margaret DeWit Clifford Beatty Shirley Anne McDale Janet Martin Lucille Darnell Veramella Stout Brighton Roy Schaeffer Mss Stella Ryals Johnny Richard Coffman

Afternoon Lit Luncheon for Literature Dept Section

The afternoon section of the Literature Department will hold a luncheon next Monday May 2 at 1 pm at her home. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 2 30 pm.

Literature Dept

Last Meeting of the Year at Congress Hotel

Mrs J E Kunath chairs the luncheon committee and asks for Friday night headcount for the department meeting at Congress Hotel as the year ends. She seeks attendance totals from all members for planning purposes.

Congress Hotel Department J. E. Kunath

Adirondacks Area Size Reported at 5000 Square Miles

The Adirondacks, a major mountain region in New York, covers about 5000 square miles according to the recent measure.

The Adirondacks New York State

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Winifred Davis H. W Gossard Co Thority Gossard Rhea U Rothschild Imimascus Shrine Masonic Temple Ernest Garrett South Ninth Avenue Adolph Larson U. P. Women’s Missionary Society W. C. Mayhew West Washington Street J. A. Porter South Fourth Avenue Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Philathea Circle Ralph Martin Sunshine Community Club Fred Lloyd Alliman Ralph Waggoner Junior Missionary Society G. T Bridge Club Dale Denison South Second Avenue H. J. Club Ed Shalla Eveoning FT Hall Lincoln Lincoln School Pansy Hill Club J. T. Wenger B. D. Morrison C. W. McLaughlin Priday W. H. M. S M. KB Souh Third Avenue Presbyterian Women's Missionary ,Society Book Review Will Matucha East Main Street Nawakahmoka Gila George Dowell Main Street Faith and Systems Clarence Jacobs Ernest Salladay H. G. McBride Glenn Wilson Eagle Brand Donald Paul A. W A. Stephens C. M. Spessard Floyd Hamil Milburn Spessard Clarence Richards Edna Dowell Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society Kaynee Klein Klothing H. W. Mineart Vic Westphal Homer Stephen Optometrist West Side Washington Steam Laundry OWA Southern Utilities
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