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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

3

Handcraft Fair Displays Fine Work at Courthouse Event

An afternoon handcraft fair in the U A R room at the courthouse drew about eighty visitors including fourteen guests. Ruth Foster judged ribbon awards across multiple classes with blue and red ribbons given for items ranging from rugs and cakes to crocheted articles and knitted dresses.

U.A.R George Masson Hisse Bratten Agnes Wheelan Raymond Anderson Ruth Foster William Sloat Will Mohland Charles W. Davis A. W. Yard Ernest Beauchamp L. L. Lemiey W. J. Masson W. T. Carson George Maxwell Kenneth Smith Paul Horak Glenn Holden Charles Wilson William Sitler Glenn McCall Lyman Bunce Cloud Willits Sam Witting Horak Murray Howard McBride Will Hemmings Fred L. Stewart Lauder Kennedy

Millson Circle Hosts Potluck and Christmas Program

Crawfordsville reports the Millson Circle of the U P church held a 6 40 PM potluck at Jane Maxwell home with two guests. Florence White led the monthly program featuring Violet Fletcher and Marian Waters on Christmas in foreign lands and carols. Joan Maxwell marked her 13th birthday as part of the day’s events. Thanksgiving dinner honored by Mary Mast and sister Mrs Joe Witting with relatives from Wasland Illinois and Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs Fletcher celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Crawfordsville Millson U. P Church Jane Maxwell Florence White Violet Fletcher Marian Waters Foreien Lands Joan Maxwell Mary Mast Joe Witting Joe Wittring Lydia Rittler John McClintock Wasland Paul Mast Joe Henry Pleasant Kenneth Clanehard Ilinois City Glad Mast Mast Fletcher

Tulips to Hollen Mick Annual Haollyad Tulip Festival

Approximately 3 900 000 tulip blossoms fill Haollyad Michigan during the annual Tulip festival. Florists and organizers expect visitors to view vast displays across public gardens and private plots throughout the event.

Hollen Mick Haollyad Mich

Christmas Program Reported by D A R Chapter Meeting

D A R chapter met yesterday at Mrs. Don Brindley’s home with twelve members present. Nondas Richardson led the session. R C Keagy offered prayers in lieu of the chaplain. Reports and communications were read and acted upon. The group agreed to continue fire insurance, planned gifts for county home residents, and encouraged donations at Lemmon drug store by December 17. Sarah Pollock presented a Christmas reading and poem. Jean Acheson reviewed the national historical magazine. Cakes and tea followed.

A.B Don Brindley Nondas Richardson R. C. Keagy Tipton D.A.R Lemmon Drug Store Sarah Pollock Jean Acheson National Historical Magazine Brindley

Color Change Cuts Suicide Impulses on London Bridge

A painting of Blackfriar's Bridge in London shifted from black to a restful green, and the study reports a 40 percent drop in deaths by self harm at the span. The color change is presented as linked to altered emotional responses and reduced suicidal behavior.

Blackfriar's Bridge London

Social calendar notes and club events for community

Notices list potluck meals gift exchanges and meetings across Unit 9-1 Methodist Linkes Aid Homer Birney Just Us club O E S Masonic Temple and more with hosts including Mrs Albert Stransky Mrs Joe Falk Mrs Carrie Berdo and Maud McCreedy. Events cover luncheons dinners and card parties with date changes and times.

Methodist Linkes Aid Society E'S Homer Birney Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Albert Stransky Just Us Club Robert Shell East Seventh Street O.E.S Masonic Temple Jolly Troopers Howard Wagner North Side Cafe Carrie Berdo Maud McCreedy Joe Falk South Iowa Avenue Rural Woman's Club Glenn Schwartsz BE. O Masonic Temple U and Club Mre Mert King

Mrs. Barger Feted At Shower By Ramona Riley

Ramona Riley hosted nine guests for a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Bernard Barter formerly June Putnam. The women enjoyed a social evening and refreshments at a dining table with a centerpiece of pastel floating candies. Funeral services for Mrs. Mike Hollinger were held yesterday at the Jones funeral home with Rev. Vernon Carter of Marion and Rev. Cart officiating.

Ramona Riley Bernard Barter Barger June Putnam

Nuptials Revealed At Lancaster Christian Church

Bernice Zieglowsky of Ainsworth and Wayne Arnold of Brighton wed on a Saturday afternoon at 2 in the Lancaster Missouri parsonage. Rev. T. M. Walton officiated as the couple plan to start housekeeping on a farm near Cotter.

Fred Zieglowsky Ainsworth Bernice Wayne Arnold Ernest Arnold Brighton The Christian Church Lancaster T. M. Walton Washington Arnold Cotter

Many Happy Returns Birthday Day Across Two States

Two Washington children Frankie Miller and Carol Walker share a birthday with Carol’s mother Mrs. Hubert Walker. Keota girl Betty Jean Martin, six today, joins siblings and neighbors celebrating. Washington and Wellston locals also mark birthdays including Gerald Chance and Betty Anne McKay Barbara Musil. Elmont ceremony recalls Womans Relief Corps and Lecon auxiliary at Elm Grove cemetery with local names listed.

Washington J. ©. McKay Barbara Musil Forrest Brinning Wellston W. Klein. Hurial Elm Grove Cemetery Womans Relief Corps Lecon Auxiliary Frank Macon George Stower Wade Gardner Glenn McCus Lloyd Alliman Robert Newnan

D V Observes Anniversary With Dinner and Program

The Daughters of Union Veterans held a Christmas party in G A R hall celebrating the organization’s fifteenth birthday. A pot luck dinner at 6 30 featured a cake by Mrs Scott Wilcox, candles and evergreens, a Yule log centerpiece, and candy Santa favors. A short program followed with carols, history read by Mrs W K Dupuis, and readings by Mrs Pearl Whistler.

Daughters of Union Veterans G.A.R. Hall Stryffth Scott Wilcox W. K. Dupuis Pearl Whistler

Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Kephart

Mrs Elmer Kephart hosted a club meeting welcoming members and discussing upcoming activities. Attendees included club officers and local residents.

Elmer Kephart

Estonians Face Death Penalty Ruling and Executions

A harsh ruling condemns Estonians to death with reports of potential exit options via hanging or poison, signaling a grim constitutional decision. The article notes a newly issued law prompting swift enforcement and debates over due process.

Whey

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promises Bile Flow

An old advertisement urges readers to take Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate two pints of bile daily. It claims the pills relieve constipation and bloating, promising improved mood and energy as a result. Prices listed as 10 and 25 cents.

Carter

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