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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

3

Mrs Shields Presents Pupils in Piano Recital at West Chester

Mrs Mary Shields offers a program of piano selections by her pupils in an evening recital at the Wayland Mennonite church. The event features solo and duet performances from numerous students with titles ranging from classical pieces to folk tunes. The public is invited to attend the Friday night program at 8 p m.

Mary Shields Mary M. Shields West Cheser Presser Betty Reif Shields Anther Wayland Mennonite Church

Social calendar highlights community women events

Prairie Flower Missionary society hosts mother-daughter banquet at 1 p m at church. U S P Women's Missionary Society cancels August meeting. Pythian Sisters potluck supper at Sunset Park if warm enough, otherwise hall. Homemakers club meets Wednesday afternoon. Women’s golf day at Country club with luncheon. Independent Club and various circles hold afternoon sessions. Baptist Missionary Society hosts 1 p m lunch Friday with dish to pass.

Prairie Flower Missionary Sciety P. Women's Missionary Society Pythian Sisters Sunset Park Homemakers Club Marion Robertson Country Club Nellie Thompson Fairfield Country Club Watton Club Fairfield Pythian Circle W. KR. Mount Baptist Missionary Society

Missionary Society Hears Talks About Queen Esther

West Chester reports the Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting with Miss Pennington in charge of devotions. Mrs Lindenmeyer and Mrs Coffey shared talks. the theme for the year is With One Increasing Purpose. Short notes on the Queen Esther society were given by Mrs Boyer Howard Stewart and Mrs Coffey. The next meeting is with Chair Bert Rittenhouse.

West Chester Woman's Home Missionaryociety of Pennington Boyer Howard Stewart Ivin Coffey Bert Rittenhouse

Mame Committee Plans Picnic for White Way Club

Pearl Smith hosted the Kite Way club meeting with twelve members present and guest Phylis Jayne. Nellie Booth, Pearl Smith, and Will Monroe will organize the club picnic. A prize was given to Mrs. Ww. C. Ralston as refreshments were served by Mrs. Crayne and Vera Smith. Next meeting set for August 29 with Mrs. Nellie Booth.

Pearl Smith Kite Way Club Phylis Jayne Nellie Booth Will Monroe Ww. C. Ralston Mra Pa Crayne Phylis Crayne Grea Vera Smith

Birthday Celebrants Share Special Day At Pleasant Ridge

Aileen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith Pleasant Ridge marks her birthday today. Mrs Fred Klein Riverside joins in celebration. June Putnam Sherr Wolfe Mary Atchison Betty Jean Hoxworth and Mrs Charles Sehully also have birthdays today. Gerald Sojka son of Mr and Mrs George W Sojka West Chester turns one. Tomorrow his brother Donald will be six.

Aileen Smith Milton Smith Pleasant Ridge June Putnam Sherr Wolfe Mary Atchison Betty Jean Hoxworth Charles Sehully Gerald Sojka George W. Sojka West Chester Donald

Hesseltine Reunion Set for August in Sunset Park

The Hesseltine reunion is planned for Sunday August 26 in Sunset Park. The Booster Club will meet with Mr Anna Landan on Tuesday August 29 instead of August 22 as previously announced.

Sunset Park Anna Landan

Boudins Blancs Definition A French Sausage Dish

A description of boudins blancs as French sausages made from minced white chicken meat along with egg yolk onions bread or crumbs salt and spices, mixed with cream or milk and then cased and boiled in milk or water.

Cleveland Pastor Rescued After Palestine Abduction

The Rev. J. H. Goldner of Cleveland and his son Mogadore were abducted by Arab bandits in the Holy Land. The elder minister was released to secure a $5,000 ransom for the son, who was later freed for half price.

Holy Land J. H. Goldner Cleveland New York Palestine Mogadore, O

Seventeenth Pulver Family Reunion Held at Sunset Park

The Pulver families held their seventeenth annual reunion on Thursday Aug 17 at Sunset Park with 33 attendees. A noon picnic followed by an afternoon business meeting elected officers President David Banks Vice President Merle Sheetz and Secretary Treasurer Verna Mangold.

Pulver Sunset Park David Banks Merle Sheetz Verna Mangold Clark Teets Frank Pulver Curtis Snyder Wilma Lola Melvin Keota Will Erwin Dave Jim Pualver Harve Banks LeRoy Jerald Carole Ann Bernice Keetz Ronnie Patty Howard Mangold Stanley Verna Twila Lee Washington Ernice Brown Wellman Robert Vincent

First Settlement at Rio de Janeiro

The text notes the first settlement at Rio de Janeiro by the French, mentioning early colonial activity and the initial establishment of presence in the region.

Rio de Janeiro Rio de Iieiro

W R C Plans for District Meetings

The Women’s Relief Corps held a Saturday meeting at the G A R hall with strong attendance. President Florence Hout led business and reports showed over seven dollars raised from a food sale. The group approved donations to the Grand Army fund, the Southern Memorial fund, and a flag fund. They also voted to contribute to a marker fund for past department president Sue Browning’s grave at Museatne and planned for the upcoming district convention here. The next meeting is set for September 2 at 2:30 PM.

Women's Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall Florence Hout L. R. Baker Grand Army Fund Southern Memorial Fund Flag Fund Department Sue Browning Museatne

A Generation Defined as the Time Between Father and Child

A generation is the interval between a father's birth and his first child birth. The average length of a generation is thirty three years.

Hi Ho quoted on books, industry, and moral courage

Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown proclaims that some books show great industry and publication as a symbol of moral courage. He emphasizes the power of literature to inspire and endure despite challenges.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Success Story Untold

A reflective piece argues that a successful man rarely shares actionable advice. It suggests success comes from elusive factors not easily explained, akin to a poet not understanding the mechanism of verse. The text explores humility and mystery in achievement.

The Famous Hoax Letter Circulated Since 1891

An analysis debunks a widely circulated letter claimed to be written by Jesus Christ before the Crucifixion and a variant said to be by a dying French soldier. Experts dismiss the letters as fabrications, noting inconsistencies with Bible teachings and modern English usage. The hoax spreads through requests to copy and forward, promising luck or misfortune.

Jesus Christ France United States Post Offee Department Wester Wewapaper Union

Weds Actress Rochelle Hudson Ties Knot With Hal Thompson

Screen writer Hal Thompson and actress Rochelle Hudson wed after eloping to Ensenada Mexico. The couple now honeymoon somewhere in Mexico. Local social notes mention visits from the Cooks of Des Moines and relatives in Keota and Crawfordsville, plus a Farm near Shirley Arkansas.

Hal Thompson Rochelle Hudson Esenada Lower California Mexico

Johnson Family from California Visits in Westchester

WESTCHESTER August 21 Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and family from Wilmington California arrived Wednesday evening to spend two weeks with Mrs Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs Fred Bauer and relatives. Various relations visited at the Bauer home and with friends in Ottumwa Des Moines Ainsworth Pleasant Plain Oakville Rubio and Ottumwa. It was Mr Waltons birthday.

Westchester Carl Johnson Wilmington Calif

Three Ideal Job Hunting Costumes Featured

The article showcases outfits for job seekers with Ginger Rogers in a navy blue mannish suit featuring a flared skirt and hip-length jacket, and Jane Wyman modeling a black and white checked skirt with a white vest. A fitted black sheer wool Eton jacket and a smart tailored suit with a rounded front are also shown. The text ends with an unclear note about a turban accessory.

Ginger Rogers Jane Wyman

Train and bus schedules under Westbound Washington Lodge posting

A cluttered transit notice lists routings for the Westbound Washington Lodge No. 26 A and A. M. with regular and irregular stops on the Golden State Limited and Californian lines. It includes arrival and departure times for multiple trains, local and mixed services, and Burlington Trailways routes from Washington to Omaha and Chicago.

Golden State Limited Nacatian i Ae Washington Gallf Ieee California Knoxvel Basthound Dally

Wellman Tour Ends With East Trip Family News

Wellman residents report various social visits and travel news. Mr and Mrs H B Ross and Russell returned from a ten day eastern trip visiting Valparaiso Indianapolis New York City Baltimore Gettysburg Valley Forge Washington Richmond and more.

Wm. Leibe Iowa City Juel Llebe Chicago Arthur Wright Juel

Forbidden Pigs Religious Objections of the Natives

A fragmentary report notes religious objections by local natives regarding an Italian mission and related activities. The text references Kanen and an early phase of a mining effort near an Anfang settlement.

Iitalian Mission Poatelew

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