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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

3

Committees Appointed for Year in Damascus Shrine No. 10

Damascus Shrine No. 10 appoints extensive committees led by Worthy High Priestess Mrs. A B Magdefrau of Wayland for examination sunshine ways and means social music good cheer publicity and finance. Officers elected and appointed include Worthy High Priestess Mrs A B Magdefrau watchman of shepherds Victor Blattner noble prophetess Mrs John Winga associate watchman HW G Miller and others.

Damascus T. A. Flenner H. G. Miller O. KE. Schmitt Roy Means J. BE. Stutsman Milo Sowden Roger Sherman Damascus Shrine No. 10 A. B. Magdefrau Wayland Shepherds Victor Blatt Rer John Winga HW. G. Miller

Early Chinese mirror dated A. D. 6 described in mirror list

The record lists an ancient Chinese polished metal mirror bearing a date of A, D, 6. It names officers and attendants including Mrs. Wisie Long, Mrs. O. E K Schmitt, Mrs. Clair Sodergren, and many others spanning Wayland Kalona and Keota. The ceremonial roles include treasurer, chaplain, guide, herald, queen and florist among a roster of participants.

J. W. Bidwell Wisie Long O. EK. Schmitt Clair Sodergren Wayland Paul Snakenberg Tia MTF Howard McBride Cloyce Gault R. S. Sherman H. M. Dodder Elith Richards Ainsworth Della Clark

Grace Hill Ladies Quilt Afternoon at Grace Hill

Ten members and one guest Mrs Milburn McKay attended the Grace Hill Ladies Aid society meeting in the community building. Mrs H A Engel led devotions from the Bible story of the ten virgins and prayer with Guide Me Oh Thy Great Jehovah.

Milburn McKay Grace Hill Ladies Aid’ Society H. A. Engel Ed Libe

Pythian Past Chiefs Meet With Mrs Baker

Mrs George Baker hosted fourteen members of the Pythian Past Chiefs Association last evening. After a brief business meeting the group played progressive Pinochle with Mrs Ted Crone winning the high score prize and Mrs William Matucha taking low. One course of refreshments was served.

George Baker Pythian Past Chiefs Association Ted Crone William Matucha Baker

Birthday greetings on multiple local anniversaries

Velma E Booth visiting from China celebrates her birthday. Shirley Anne McDole turns 11. Local residents Mrs Lucille Darnell Mrs Roy Schaffer H W Mineart Clifford Beaty and Margaret DeWit have birthdays today. Johnny Richard Coffman aged 11 is grandson of Mr and Mrs John Simmering. Veramella Stout of Brighton also observes a birthday. Janet Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Martin marks her day.

Velma E. Booth China Lucille Darnell Roy Schaffer H. W. Mineart Clifford Beaty Margaret DeWit Johnny Richard Coffman John Simmering Veramella Stout Brighton Janet Martin Mrs Carl Martin

Birthday celebrator Frank Breitenbach turns another year

Frank Breitenbach is marking his birthday today despite illness. Friends and family send best wishes as he rests and recovers, celebrating the milestone with quiet support and hopeful health.

Frank Breitenbach

Clay eating practices around the world

The article notes clay eating is common in parts of India to flavor and filling effect. It compares to California Pomo mixing clay with acorn meal and Sardinian peasants blending earth with food, highlighting cultural use of earth in meals.

India California Sardinia

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Frau Washington Frank Crone W. T. Carson Victor Blattner H. G. Simpson Floyd Roe George McDaniel Bertha Baxter Keota Agnes Dasher Kalona O. L. Rogers Lucy Fleak Richland Nelle Bray Edith Richards Columbus — Junction E. W. McWilliams Sars Bickford Eva Allen Doris Benn Charles Kennedy J. M. Lloyd Edna Bridges Charles Davis O. E. Schmitt Nick Roth A. W. Yard T. V. Knerr Sigafoose George Slosser L. W. Soule C. N. Newton H. W. Russell Winfield Ralph Pratt Cochairmen Max Marble Inez Martin T. W. Harwood Belle Rice Edna Palmer Clara Faulkner C. G. Schmoeller Harry Sizer Edna Witting Lucille Bales Edna Mercer Milo Sorden G. W. Manassier Ruth Bridges H. G Simpson B. F. Bostwick, Jr Emma Long Frances Lillian Minick Katona C. F. Anderson Fred Maasdam Fred Reid L. A. Jones Carl Jungbluth Hi. M Dodder I. Rottschild May Jay L. M. Robertson Cecil Rooks Ed West Marie Hammer Glenn Mace FE. E. Stutsman William Mohland T. J. Pease L. E. Wilson Harvey Meek John Westphal SS. B. Watson Claude Tucker Hal Reister Will Hemmings Ernest Rouse Harold Hays Alice Rowne Emma Anderson Mirror A. D Hanson East Side Square Blanche Nook Spurgeon's Priscilla Voises and Batistes Destivitier Sheen Vatternus Grace Hill Brory Ross Routh Side Shirley Anne MecDole A&p Crisco RED Circle Vacuum of Conder Yyoubens Ann Page White House J. Ann Page Ghetti Sunkist Texas Azp Food THE Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea CO Association Ue Eeee Iowa Mutual Hail Insurance Association Farmers Mutual Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Assn. of Des Moines Auto and Fire Agents Lemley & Yard A. E. Sands R. E. Brown Leo John Kinsinger Kinsinger Ins. Agen Wellman L. B. Laithly Rubio P. Parcell Linus Patterson Kalona, R Clara Barton Ave
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