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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1930

Page

3

Snowball Social Club Meeting With Mrs Wiley

The Snowball social club plans a gathering with Mrs. Arthur Wiley on Wednesday.

Snowbalk Arthur Wiley

Aluminum utensils not harmful to health, tests show

Johns Hopkins researchers report aluminum rarely appears in foods. In experiments with cereals, vegetables, meats, and animal organs the metal was found only in dust or on skin. Even rats fed aluminum enriched diets showed no aluminum in blood or organs.

E. V. McCollum School of Hygiene and Public Health Johns Hopkins University McCall's Magazine McCallum O. 5. Rask McCollum Lancet England

Public School Entry Age and Maturity Guidelines

Public school psychologist Minnie L Steckel stresses that children should reach age five by opening day or six if no kindergarten. Early entry allowed only after physical and mental exams, not parental vanity. Parents may push for early admission for convenience or status, risking child welfare.

Minnie L. Steckel

Miss Hazel Meek Hosts Ninth Birthday Party at East Washington

Miss Hazel Meek entertained ten boys for Martine Kolechek's ninth birthday at her East Washington home with a program, cake, and ice cream served by Mrs. W. T. Brinning. Summer visitors from Chicago joined the celebration and gifts were given to Martine.

Hazel Meek East Washington Street Martine Kolechek Chicago Miss Meeks W. T. Brinning Martin

Forcing a Child to Enter School Early Ends in Harm

A misfit before age five, Anne faced crying fits and withdrawal when pushed to match older peers. Her mother admits misstating age. teachers overestimated her maturity. Once placed with peers her own age the damage remained, wrecking play, confidence, and schooling. The piece questions parents' motives and the price paid.

Anne Hud

Postcard-Clinic Acknowledges Local Families

The notice lists residents and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. R F McParlane and family Oska loosa, Mr. and Mrs. C McFarlane of Washington, and Mrs M B Crayne of Oska loosa in a local acknowledgments section.

Griffith Sunset Park Roy Fletcher Harry Fletcher Near Wyman Hal Huston Crawfordsville Edwin Griffith Washington Lester Duke Grinnell Floyd Beatty Lee Huston Columbus Junction Rodney Kephart Crayne Cora M. B. Crayne Oskaloosa R. F. McParlane C. McFarlane

Local club and Legion Auxiliary meet this week

The BoB club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs Florencs Hout. The Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Legion hall for officer nominations and an important business agenda. Reverend J H Callier delivers the closing sermon for the conference year.

Bob. Club Irs Florencs Hout Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Community Meeting and Society Notices for August

The IN club postpones weekly events and calls members to a Wednesday August 27 meeting at Eureka church. Bethel church Woman's Missionary society hosts Mrs. Ray Lambert on August 7. Christian Ladies Vid plans quilting with Mrs. Etieine Spenser on August 28. Mrs. So W Augustine to entertain Rosemary club August 27. Oak Ridge Dutch Creek Cemetery association to meet at the cemetery on Monday September 8 at 2 PM. West Chester Baptist Missionary society to present a play La Señorita Doctor at the Baptist church August 29 at 2:30 with refreshments. Pleur De Lis club to picnic at Mt Peasant on August 30. members bring chicken and a dish to pass.

Oak Ridge and Dutch Creek West Chester Baptist Missionary Society Baptist Church Pleur de Lis Mt Peasant

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