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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1933

Page

6

Country Club Dinner Attracts Out Of Town Guests

The Country club dinner last evening drew 155 attendees including many from out of town such as Dr. and Mrs. Chatter McLaughlin of Philadelphia and Mrs. Eunice Wavmitck of Cincinnati. The event featured table decorations, a bridge game, and travel prizes awarded to Mrs. Lester Orr and W. L. Rugebarger.

Civilhcus Onteot Low Chatter McLaughlin Philadelphia C. H. Lugte Long Beach Beatrice Anderson Clinton Eunice Wavmitck Cincinnati William Nelson Hastings Nebr Daisybelle Evans Centerville Bivin Ryan Charles Eldora Maynard Bell Preston Karl Melcher Chicago George Webber Des Moine Helen Livingston California D. D. Davis D Davis Fred Neiswanee Davis Fred Neisseangera Will Harwoods Raalph Gibsons George Rudigers S W. Livingstons

United Presbyterian Picnic at Sunset Park Friday

Sabbath school hosts annual picnic at Sunset park Friday August 4 from 5 to 7 30 p m Dishes sandwiches and generous dish to pass promised Special guests include Dr Owen and family and Rev J Reade Mc Crory and family In case of rain the event moves to the church Rebekahs regular meeting Friday evening at 7 o clock

Ang Sunset Park Orville Griggs Virginia Ann Will Smith Dave Vendenning Bill Lewis Carl Frederick Sam Munson Arthur Wylie Glenn Knapp Carlrarrara Glen Fuhr Armour Griggs Oneita Griggs United Presbyterian Sabbath School Owen J. Reade McCrory

W. R. C. meeting and White Shrine picnic announced

Regular meeting of W. R. C. set for next Sunday August 5 at 2 30 at the courthouse with Mrs. Earle Stevie president. White Shrine members and families invited to an all day picnic Sunday August 7 at The Elms summer cottage of Mr and Mrs Roy Means on the town river bring own dishes and basket dinner coffee and feed tea provided

Earle Stevie Elms Roy Lown

World’s Fair Trip Contest Picks for Local Youth

Washington community youth vie for three all expense trips to the World’s Fair as Journal readers vote. The list shows candidates with base 10 000 votes and many top names exceeding that count, with standings and further details to follow.

Washington Journal Wilma Messenger John Applegate, Jr Grant Davis Betty Wilson James Owens Moe Tome Nce Cavenant Kenneth Bleeka Sale Toro Prmuuaid Ousdenbes Ctieee Phillip Goodlander Mor Guggr Robert Hesseltine Tom McElhinney Francis Mangold Billy Manuseier Rodney Maxwell Claire Morton Ronan, Sowash Poser Werrell Welsh Tom Cantons Deww Elwood Meisel Bester Er John Jones Dick Hansen Eerie Enna Louis McFadden Donald Proudfit Lo Foo Evelyn Watson Loon Ruth Messer Ruth Sartor Vanda Herren Helen Rose Helen Meliniski Virginia iCrull Ferne Crozier Ireta Willita Naomi Wilson Mary Ellen Lytle Betty Haven Ruth Mary Dunbar Josephine Br&toning Kathryn Little Cat

Ice Cream Social at Local Christian Church

An ice cream social will be held at the Christian church this Saturday evening from 7 to 10 o clock. The public is invited to attend. 14593

The Christian Church

Russell Bros Circus to Visit Washington August 8

Washington hosts the Russell Bros Circus for one day on Tuesday August 8 at Berdo grounds with two shows. The program promises high class acts, three rings, and water proof tents with electric lighting, aiming to satisfy diverse tastes.

Washington Russell Bros. Circus Russell Bros Russell Bros. Cireus Russell Bros Circus Berdo

Tarzan insurance policy unique to North American Insurance

Ken Maynara took out a rare policy with North American Insurance covering Tarzan for death or injury at any time or place. It was the company’s first and only animal policy, with principal sum 10 0400 and annual premium about 25 90. Tarzan appears with his master in The Lone Avenger at the Fox Theater, featuring dangerous stunts requiring animal coverage.

Ken Maynara North American Insurance Company Tarzan Fox Theater

Patricia Ellis Debuts “March Morn” at Laguna Beach Tribute

Patricia Ellis stars in a feature named March Morn as part of a double bill with September Morn and The Narrow Corner at the Fox theater. The film pairs Ellis with a dramatized romantic tale set in a sunlit Laguna Beach, drawing on exotic themes from Somerset Maugham and Warner Bros. productions.

Patricia Ellie Laguna Beach Warner Bros Somerset Maugham Fox Theater

Melody Cruise on the Ocean of Fun at Suite Theater

A starry cast sails on a RKO drama at the Suite theater through Saturday. Charlie Ruggles Phil Harris Greta Nissen Helen Mack headline a voyage of romance and comedy with a shipful of partygoers and dancers amid melody and rhythm.

Las Ondas Epiece Charlie Ruggles Phil Harris Greta Niasen Helen Mack Suite Theater

Animal That Spits The Mama Sparks Zoo Barriers

A South American camel relative known for spitting caused the New York zoological park to install a double rail between the animal, called the Mama, and visitors after incidents of forceful spitting were observed.

New York Zoological Park

Taxing bodies comply with Beatty Bennett law in Iowa

Iowa tax levying bodies report few hearings and exemptions under the Beatty Bennett measure. 653 school districts 28 municipalities 11 counties and five townships sought hearings. exemptions approved include Dubuque city fire and police pension fund Lime Springs LaPorte City Dickens and several school districts with specified increases.

Des Moines Iowa General Assembly Cornwall C. B. Murtagh State Comptroller's Office Dubuque City Fire and Police Pension Fund Lime Springs LaPorte City Dickens Carter Lake Keystone Stennett Soldier Downey Cedar County Rock Township Lyon County Larchwood Haverhill Marshall County Pleasant Valley Mitchell County White Oak Polk County Beatty-Bennett Coburg Rutland Postville Bassett Boxholm Jens City Kellogg Thor Pew

Hawkeye Ends Up in New Look End Positions for 1933 Team

Iowa City 1933 football hopes center on Ossie Solem reshaping end positions. Veterans Ray Fisher John Miller and Voris Dickerson return but new ends Francis Schammel Fred Radloff and freshmen Charles Mau Lloyd Pleggenkuhle and John Lindenmeyer are testing for key wing roles.

Iowa City University of Iowa Ossie Solem Hawkeyes Ray Fisher Des Moines John Miller Valparaiso Ind Fisher Miller Voris Dickerson Lincoln Negro Salem Francis Schammel Waterloo Fred Radloff Marshalltown James Dee Mt. Vernon Hawkeye Robert Rook Walter Liggett Rockford Charles Mau Britt Lloyd Pleggenkuhle Sumner John Lindenmeyer West Chester Mau Ottes, Romeos Hancocks

Sing Sing Prison Located in Ossining New York

Sing Sing prison sits in Ossining, Westchester County, New York, as a historic correctional facility with a long municipal identity in the region.

Sing Sing Prison Ossining Westchester County

Slain Presidents Carved in Wood at Chicago World Fair

A hand carved bas relief in wood of the three martyred presidents by Lancaster and his daughter Ida M. Miller is added to the Mississippi exhibit in the Hall of States at the Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress. The portraits use five woods with natural colors. eyes pupils are black rubber. The materials include Michigan pine ages 40 and 95 years, Indiana buckeye and poplar.

Chicago Lancaster Ida M. Miller Rienzi Miss Mississippi Lincoln McKinley Michigan Indiana

Visiting relatives and local callers noted in Riverside area

Miss Elsie Wagner visits her aunt Mrs Robert Wells near Riverside. Mrs John Wagner called on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neiawarnge and son David visited in Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Albert Dayton and Miss Mabel Horning of Santa Ana Calif visited over the weekend.

Red Prick Elsie Wagner Robert Wells Riverside John Wagner Lloyd Neiawarngero David Iowa City Albert Dayton Mabel Horning Santa Ana Calif

Hourglass Spider Description in Simple Terms

The hourglass spider is ordinary in size with a globoid shiny black abdomen. A curious red hour glass shaped marking appears beneath the abdomen and red dots may dot its surface.

Brown Eggs Versus White Shells Lack Nutritional Difference

Scientific comparison shows no consistent food value difference between brown and white eggs when hens receive identical feed. Shell color varies by breed and is not a measure of quality or nutrition.

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