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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

2

Thanksgiving Dinners Shared Across East Sunset Community

East Sunset notes list numerous Thanksgiving dinners hosted by families including Blanchard, Graber, Simmons, Kephart, Orris, Williams, Herring, and many more. Visitors came from Washington Winfield Mt. Pleasant and Columbus Junction, with relatives and friends gathering at parental homes and shared meals. The column also mentions hospital visit, shopping trips, and a stock show trip to Chicago as part of weekend activities.

Clarence Hering East Sunset Dick Blanchard Robert Doris Washington Harry Jones P. J. Graber Lester Krabil Levi Simmons John Simmons Winfield Lester Dewalt Mt. Pleasant Clint Anderson Miles Stout Wanda Warl Kephart P. PP. Graber Joe Rien Homer Wenger Jake Graber Russell Williams John R. Willams H. FE. McGuire Wayland Martin J. M. Martin Lester Charbonneau Wapello Eugene Stephens Ainsworth D. J. Messenger Dwight Messenger Lockridge Joe Conrad John McNeill James Stewart Paul Leichty Evelyn Nebel Virgil Graber J. Graber Alvin and Wihbbert Graber Edgar Stout Richard Mies Stout Virgil Viola Knoxville Merle Twinam Mary Virginia Burlington Elmer Dusenberry Fred Shroeder Washington Hospital International Russel Williams John R. Williams Williams Chicago David Henry Davis

Sues Aimee Semple McPherson for 1,080,000 over slander claim

The eventful career of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson continues as she is sued for 1.08 million dollars by Rheba Crawford Splvalo for slander. The brief item also notes local social and school events and a science fact on lightning powers, including voltages and amperes.

Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Rheba Crawford Splivalo Boulder Dam

Local News Briefs Include Moves and Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Albert Day ton move from 317 East Main to 321 West Washington. W F Stockman of Brington visits his sons Leo Lee and Louis in Rock Island and his daughter Mrs Dora Martin in Davenport. Auctioneer J F Macon listed for Washington Iowa. Scott J H and Frank Griffith of ONeill Neb begin Chicago trip after visiting Miss Hazel Siberts in Winfield. Annual chicken supper at Haskins church Friday Dec 4. Lola Coffey visits Omaha. Shoppers listed from Kinross Crawfordsville Riverside Keota and West Chester with fresh eggs at 24c per dozen.

W. Ef, Stockman Brighton Leo Lee Louis Rock Island Till Dora Martin Davenport U. . Church J. F. Macon Washington Iowa J. H Frank Griffith O'Neill Nebr Chicago Hazel Siberts Winfield Klein Klothing Ko Haskins Church Wellman Lola Coffey Omaha Max Coffey C. M. Herr Kinross Burt Orris Crawfordsville Charles Marek Riverside Ella DeLong Peter Huber Seymour Martin P. Hi. Teets Keota Glen Martin West Chester Fresh Eggs W. S. Reister & Son

Hospital Notices: Dismissals and Major Operation

At The Hospital Mrs Arthur Wiley underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Roy Crossett and daughter Rachel Roberta were dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mrs Richard Stewart and daughter Patricia Ann were dismissed yesterday afternoon. Robert Wiley was dismissed yesterday for his home in Keota.

Arthur Wiley Roy Crossett Rachel Roberta Richard Stewart Patricia Ann Robert Wiley Keota

Perry's Four Ships 1853 Japan Expedition

The four ships in Commodore Perry's first Japan voyage of 1853 were the steam frigates Mississippi and Susquehanna and the sloops of war Plymouth and Saratoga. Perry commanded the squadron and sailed aboard the Susquehanna.

Perry Admiral Perry Japan Mississippi Susquehanna Plymouth Saratoga

Inventors showcase anti snoring device and cow tail holder

Portland reports at a convention an anti snoring device a better mouse trap and a cow tail holder among new inventions. Emil Lotze Buffalo N Y introduces a snare eliminator a small aluminum mouthpiece forcing nasal breathing to quiet night time noise. Roy C Burns oversees the exhibits noting 1 200 milkers participate.

Portland Ore A. A. Meyer Minneapolis Emil Lotze Buffalo N. Y Lotze

Cow Tail Clamp Attracts Attention Inventions

Local talent showcases include H. J. Mutcheler’s "peepless keyhole" drawing interest. The cow-tail clamp, designed to prevent accidents, is noted as a practical invention amid varied entries.

H. J. Mutcheler

Lithuania and Ireland share Baltic ties and Celtic echoes

The piece suggests Lithuania as the Ireland of the Baltic with possible Celtic links. It notes a prehistory debated by anthropologists that Lithuanians may be a Celtic offshoot, historically druids and tree worshipers with music and tales resembling Irish traditions.

Lithuania Ireland Baltic Europe

Fifteen Famous Women in History Listed by Collier’s Weekly

Collier’s Weekly names fifteen renowned women including Elizabeth I, Anne of England, Mary Stuart, Catherine the Great, Maria Theresa, Christina of Sweden, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Marie Antoinette, Josephine, George Sand, Catherine de Medici, Madame de Stael, Madame Sevigne and Madame Maintenon as history’s most famous women.

Collier's Weekly Elizabeth Anne England Mary Stuart Scotland Catherine Russia Maria Theresa Hungary Christina Sweden Cleopatra Egypt Joan of Arc Marie Antoinette Josephine George Sand Catherine de’ Medici Madame de Stael Madame de Sevigne Madame de Maintenon France

Twilight Brightens Six-Week Lapland Day

In Lapland the sun stays below the horizon for six weeks with only a midday twilight as the sole sign of daylight.

Lapland

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Ner S. K Sam Zickefoose Mr. Zickefoose Vernon Conrad Carl Martins Benny Fenton Louise Olde Ira Owens Lyman Johnson Marie Velma Olds Joe Schlatter J. EE. Lemsey James Will Lloyd Earl Wilson Ralph Howell Charlie Faulkner Mariory of John Weston Summers Sisters P. P. Wenger P. P. Graber Ben Stout A&p Ashington Nice Bns Les Broccolli T. Cans Wisconsin Idaho Rurais U.S Col McClures Ibs Kraft's Brussels Doz Jor Amboy Sir Basil Zaharoff Monte Carlo Basil Zaharoff Sues Aimee R. D. Orris Jett D. J Messenger Foss Columbus City Frank Sickles and Latimer Davis Crawfordsville High School Rheba Splivalo Albert Dayton East Main Street J. F. Simpson Roy C. Burns Southern Utilities Company Harry Journal Bodg Jim
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