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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1933

Page

6

Anniversary of Vera Farrier and William Hesseltine

The wedding occurred at 9 36 yesterday morning in the office of Justice J E Bovee. Vera Isabel Farrier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Farrier, wed William Samuel Hesseltine, son of Frank Hesseltine from southwest of Washington. Witnesses included the bride’s parents.

Vera Isabel Farrier William Samuel Hesseltine J. E. Bovee Charles E. Farrier Brighton Washington Frank Hesseltine

U P Picnic Marks Homecoming Farewell for Missionary

United Presbyterian Sabbath school picnic at Sunset Park drew over 250 attendees including out of town visitors. It honored Rev. and Mrs D C Fulton and Mr and Mrs T J McElhinney on homecoming and bid farewell to Dr C A Owen bound for Assiut. Guests from Cambridge Ohio Postville St Paul Minnesota and Has tings joined speakers Rev McCrory Rev Galloway Rev McMillen and others. The event featured crowded cafeteria meals, ample home made ice cream, and lively entertainment for children. Weather was favorable and tables filled the log cabin area.

Havre Maude Hering Sunset Park Laffer Martin Westen Jiuanfta Hering Etta Reeves Marion Gilbert Barr Lester Donald Elmer Mason Margaret Clam Wittrig Patsy Billy Mary Swift Sam Wittrig Juanita Miller Mary Baker Marca Ann McFadden Martha Ann Hering Hom Etta Reeve Juanita Hering Sant Glen Pratt United Presbyterian D. C. Fulton T. J. McElhinney Pittsburgh C. A. Owen Assiut J. Reade McCrory Betty Alice Martha Cambridge Frank Galloway Gene Wilma Roberta Postvill McMillen Paul St. Paul, Mian McC Richard McCleery Fulton McCrory Galloway Owen Siijes Margaret Livingston R. L., Coulter Ross Galloway R. A Dawson

A Little Chat About a Large Gas Bill Explanation

A discussion notes that when a gas bill is unusually high a full explanation emerges once all facts and circumstances of the case are known. The passage highlights the need for complete information to justify spikes in energy charges.

Easy to Make Fashions by Ellen Worth

Pattern orders with necessary cash to The Evening Journal Pattern Department Washington, Iiena.

Ellen Worth The Evening Journal Pattern Department Washington Iiena

Ice Cream Social and Church Meeting Announced

An ice cream social is planned at the Christian church Saturday evening from to 10 o clock with public invitations. Rus 7 brings a county pension session at M EF church Wellman led by county president Mrs Ola Brumback. Ada Hagler will speak in the afternoon and evening. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society meeting postponed until further notice.

Quinn Methodist Ladies Aid Society Idpd. Quinn Washington T. W. Hunter The Christian Church Woo. Paul M. EF Wellman Ola Brumback Ada Hagler Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Wen

Regular W I C Meeting Set At Courthouse

Social calendar item announces a regular W I C meeting next Sunday August 5 at 2 50 PM at the courthouse with Mrs Earle Steeie listed as president.

Earle Steeie

White Shrine Picnic at The Elms on the Iowa River

White Shrine members and families invited to an all day picnic on Sunday at The Elms summer cottage of Mr and Mrs Roy Means on the Iowa river. Attendees to bring covered dishes and a basket dinner. Coffee and iced tea will be furnished.

Rebekah Olde Lodge Washington Rebekah Hilma Larson Noble Grand J. Harmsdell Ralph Zeek Carl Hancher Elms Roy Means Iowa River

Booster club meeting at Mrs Merle Eekles home

Booster club will meet at the home of Mrs Merle Eekles Tuesday afternoon August 4. Entertainment committee led by Mrs Guy Stumpf and Mrs Oral Normal. Paper by hostess on "Drom."

Harmony Community Club Frank Rees Harry Kleese Frances Kleese Martha Killian Chicago David Kleese Walter Longer Merle Eekles Guy Stumpf Oral Normal

Country Club Women Plan Breakfast and Meeting

Wednesday plans call for women golfers to attend a 7 30 breakfast at the clubhouse and notify Mrs Paul Gorham chair. The Independent club will meet with Mrs Nelson Thompson on Wednesday afternoon. Please note the date change.

Country Club Paul Gorham Independent Club Nelson Thompson

Comet Bigger Than Sun The Great Comet of 1911 larger than sun

The article notes the Great Comet of 1911 appearing unusually large in the sky surpassing the sun in apparent size as observers describe its dramatic presence across several nights. It highlights skywatchers reporting extraordinary brightness and public fascination with the celestial visitor.

Crawfordsville Notes and Local News Highlights

Crawfordsville updates cover Miss Nellie Manners, Chapman and Ruppert moves for Miss Jennie Clemens, and Wymore vis it by Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Glads at Shaffer's display draw visitors. missionary society events, church programs, and a large funeral in Washington. Crawfordsville defeats Button Factory 82 in kittenball.

Crawfordsville Fearn Ferguson Kenneth Lemon Chapman Nebraska Jennie Clemens Rupert Idaho Button Factory Washington

Local socials and farm news from Columbus Junction

Social notices describe a noon party at Mrs J J Reardon home with visitors and sewing followed by refreshments. A river outing near Carl Craig home featured a picnic and games with Iowa City residents among attendees. Community happenings include church sermons and a picnic at Columbus chau tauqua park, plus farm fire at George Lowe farm in Cord town ship and updates on local residents.

J. J. Reardon Joan William O'Loughlin C. W. Ingram E. E Blythe Ernest Salladay Helen Shradel Joseph Stransky Helen Critz A. H. Pogge Carl Craig Louis Douglas McKinley Sleichter William Willhauer Iowa City Clair Flynn Delbert and Clifford Jesse Sleichter Whatsoever Society of the Methodist Church Columbus Chautauqua Park Donald Marsill Davenport J. M. Marshall Harold Wagner Junior Lowe Chicago Oscar Lemp Warren Dorothy Rose W. Hunter St. Louis L. Wolford R. W. Jean J. Lemp

Dramatic Reading at United Presbyterian Church

Sophus Christensen presented Channing Pollock's play The Fool and read excerpts at the United Presbyterian church on Thursday night. A fair crowd attended and contributed the offering to Mr. Christensen, a Drake University graduate who has toured several towns giving this reading. Charles Owen, president of the church group, introduced him.

Sophus Christensen United Presbyterian Young People's Society Channing Pollock United Presbyterian Church Mr. Christensen Drake University Charles Owen United Presbyterian Young People’s Organization

Love and danger in a Hollywood night

Jurisdiction and romance mingle as Lucky Cavanaugh vows to shield Leni Luneska from mob ties after a theater confrontation with Kruger. Mulrooney offers a four day window to uncover the safe murder while Leni and Lucky slip away together toward Beverly Hills, pondering a future beyond crime.

Leni Luneska Vienna Lucky Cavanaugh Leni Kruger Cavanaugh Mulrooney Beverly Hills

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