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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1934

Page

3

Riverside marriage noted with Riverside officiant

The marriage of Irene Rotenburg of Riverside and Marion Thompson of Riverside was held April 26 with Rev B Jacobsmere officiating. Witnesses were Glen Cray and Maud Cray. The West Chester Pythian Sisters met at the K P hall and planned to send ecards to a hospitalized member in Iowa City. Eligible corps and social groups held meetings, notices, and social activities across the area.

Irene Rotenburger Riverside Marion Thompson B Jacobsmere Riverside Oftciating Glen Cray Maud Cray West Chester

City PTA Elects New Officers for Two Year Term

The City PTA council selects Mrs Georg Rudiger as chairwoman and Mrs Ed Squire as assistant chair, with Mrs Leslie Payne as secretary and Mrs Cleo Shockey as treasurer for the forthcoming two year period. Plans include a summer health round up for kindergartners and physicals at the Y M C A on June 5.

Georg Rudiger Ed Squire Leslie Payne Cleo Shockey St. James School Lesh Payne St. James P T. A Lincoln Wallace Centennial

New MELLO GLO Powder Promises Long Wear

A new MELLO GLO skin powder claims to stay on longer, not clog large pores, provide a youthful bloom, and avoid irritation or a pasty flaky look. It spreads smoothly and is sold by See and Sher Han Bros Drugists.

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Julia McElhinney Elected President of Girl Reserves

Julia McElhinney was elected president of the Girl Reserves at a Friday evening event for Washington high school and junior high school eighth graders. Betts Wilson became vice president, Myria Stephens secretary, and Naomi Wilson treasurer. The program featured Miss Marian Baker and musical numbers, with about 185 attendees enjoying the Little Sister banquet.

Washington High School Washington Junior High School Yneral Julia McElhinney Betts Wilson Myria Stephens Naomi Wilson Marian Baker

City state Our new Position Book le out

Fragmentary note outlines a new Position Book release with a September date and a request to enclose ten extra copies for the book. No clear names or institutions are readable.

Birthday greetings fill local notices with family celebrations

The segment lists multiple birthdays including Billy Swift son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Swift born April 28 in Richmond New Hampshire and Henry W Shaw born April 21 1818 with notes on locations and works, plus other family celebrations at various households and dinners in Muscatine and nearby communities.

Billy Swift Patrick Swift Henry W. Shaw Josh Billings Lanesboro Mass Monterey Calif

Milady's Beauty Shop observes fourth anniversary

Loretta Chossen proprietor of Milady's Beauty Shop notes the shop’s fourth anniversary and reports significant improvements since opening four years ago. location is south of the square’s southeast corner.

Milady S Ideauty Washington Milady’s Loretta Chossen Milady

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

A cottage prayer meeting led by Mr and Mrs J Ut Randelbast on Madison Street is set for Wednesday at 9 30 am. The NoorTich-Redd bellows request to be out Tuesday night for kittenball game. The Child Study Dept of the Fortnight'y meeting is postponed one week.

Presbyterian Cottage J Ut. Randelbast Madison Street NoorTich Redd Bellows

Pythian Sisters Regular Meeting in Washington Tuesday

The Pythian Sisters announce a regular meeting in Washington Tuesday evening with expected good attendance. Members are urged to come prepared as work will be assigned.

Washington

Carnival boosts endowment fund at mas on city I O O F hall

The Past Noble Grand circle of the Rebekah lodge hosted a carnival at the Mas on City 1 O O F hall raising funds for the endowment fund of the local home. Local members Mr and Mrs Albert Stutsman of Kalona were honored. Andy Polis staged a patrol skit and fines netted a few pennies. The penny carnival offered ice cream pop fortune telling picture gallery and games with Doris Zeck singing The committee led by Mrs C A Ruebsam Mrs Hilma Larson and Mrs Dora Bailey organized the event which drew about 32 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for the southeastern Iowa association meeting at Lone Tree.

Rebekah Lodge Mason City Rebekah Odd Andy Polis Playd Murdock Folke Elling Picture Gallery Doris Zeck C. A. Ruebsam Hilma Larson Dora Bailey

Ladies of Jackson Center Meet in May for Early Day Event

The Ladies of Jackson Center Grand Prairie and Pleasant Plains districts will meet with Mrs Harold Richards for an early day gathering on Tuesday May 1 at 11 oclock. Buffet luncheon will be served and all interested are invited. The Friendly Social club meets with Mrs Lois Baker on Tuesday afternoon for a flower exchange. The Rosemary club meets with Mr and Mrs Charles Toth lisberger on Tuesday evening May 2 notices change of date.

U. and Ernest Garrett Ladies of Lois Baker Flower Exchange Rosemary Club Charles Tothlisberger

Beauty Shop Rebrands as Ropert Beau ty Salon Winner Named

Pauls Beauty Shop adopts the Ropert Beauty Salon name after Clarice Meek of 1108 East Main Street submitted the winning entry from nearly 500 names. Managers Ray Minick and Bertha Benda praised the clever Ray and Bert mashup and announced a prize for the winner. Submissions came from across the area, with entries from Tampa Florida Denver Colorado and Lee’s Summit Missouri.

Paul Tampa Florida Denver Colorado Lee's Summit Missouri

Community clubs map May meetings and activities

Entertainment and social groups schedule gatherings at churches and homes for May. Mrs Robert Noonan and Mrs Charles Schiebel lead the entertainment committee. Meetings include Clean Play study led by Mrs Ernie Temple and a Mother’s Day tribute poem.

Robert Noonan Charles Schiebel West Chester M. KE Howard Stewart Frank Ross Ben Holt Ernie Temple

Wednesday club meetings and notices in local groups

Wednesday activities include Child Study department meeting in the womens room at 2 30 with notes on roll call Seating joke by Mrs Cy Bush for Just Us club at 2 30 at Wi Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid plans with Mrs Charles Anderson for Mother's Day material Bring what you have The 1 and PB breakfast is set for next Wednesday May tod at 7 o clock Excuses or guest notices to Lucille Forgey by Monday 9 PM.

H. H. Club Emima McArlin Mother Jesssie Longer Ida Messeltine Clu Womens Cy Bush Just Us Club Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Charles Anderson Luccille Forgey

Marmony Community Club Meets With Mrs Walter Anderson

Thursday meeting of the Marmony Community club to be held with Mrs Walter Anderson on May.

Marmony Community Club Walter Anderson

Canada’s population origins mix outlined in report

A historical note states Canada's white population is above zero percent of British origin and nearly 30 percent French origin, indicating the ethnic makeup described in the period.

Canada

Creston Faces Severe Water Shortage Amid Curtailed Supply

Creston authorities imposed strict water curtailment as Summit Lake reservoir nears exhaustion by midweek. Daily 1 million gallons are drawn for city use, with a new pump and 1 mile pipeline from McKinley Park Lake to Summit Lake at a cost of 5000 dollars. The Burlington Railroad cut intake by 200000 gallons daily as crews haul water by train, while residents and fire chief Pat Hannon urge conservation amid looming drought and reliance on artificial Summit Lake.

Creston Ubp Summit Lake McKinley Park Lake Pat Hannon Burlington Railroad

Baptist Rally Attendance Noted in Local Report

Mrs. Russell Bhsenfett and Wellman attended the Baptist Rally here on Thursday. Mrs. Shannon Fourt of Iowa Otty visited for several days last week with relatives in the area.

Russell Bhsenfett Wellman Shannon Fourt Iowa Otty

Constipation Relief Ad by Sherman Bros Druggists

An archival ad features Alice Burns praising relief from long standing constipation after using remedies from Sherman Bros Drug Gists. The testimonial asserts souring foods once caused choking, now resolved following treatment.

Alice Burns Sherman Bros

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