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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
7
Edsall Brown’s birthday is acknowledged at the Journal office with well wishes. The note mentions his role handling photo cuts, kept in “apple pie” order for quick retrieval.
Robert Eugene Waegener aged three celebrated at home with an angels and birthday cake decorated with red candles. Mr and Mrs Jess Harvey marked their 54th wedding anniversary quietly yesterday at their residence.
A local note marks the birthday of Frank Bailey in Sunset while Jauling Zieglowsky celebrates today.
Hal Williams enjoyed a chicken dinner and best wishes were sent to him, though no birthday date was mentioned.
On December 1 and 2, John McFarland Sr. was surprised at his north town home by the McFarland families and in laws. The Wilbur Watsons of Washington could not attend due to illness, and a good dinner followed the gathering.
Mr Claude Bain and Mrs Bain of 821 West Second Street observed their wedding anniversary today.
Miss Eliza Hickok married Louis Burkhalter Jr at First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids with Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Morrison in attendance. The D A R held a regular meeting at Mrs. J A Harwood's home with 17 members and three new initiates.
Wellston residents gathered at the school house for a monthly meeting despite rain and bad roads. The program featured songs recitations and a talk on California grape industry by C A Griffith of San Diego.
A sketchy note credits a Sapani seaman with inventing a steamboat in 1543, claiming a speed of three miles per hour. The fragment from Jopu’ar Mechanics Magazine presents this as a historical note without corroboration.
Mrs Eugene Henely president of the Iowa Federation of Women’s clubs announced 12 women will attend the Citizens Conference on Education in Des Moines on December 19. Names include Mrs Gordon Hayes Red Oak Mrs C W Maplethorpe Toledo Mrs W G MacMartin Tama Mrs H S Vincent Fort Dodge Mrs James Devitt Oskaloosa Mrs W H Davidson Burlington Miss Harriet Lake Independence Miss Cora Johnson Davenport and Mrs O J Sacquety Holstein.
The Past Noble Grand Chele and husbands will be entertained at Odd Fellow hall Wednesday at eight. P E O meets Thursday at 7 30 at Mrs Maude Fastwood’s. Washington Chapter 88 OOF has a called initiation at the Masonic Temple Thursday eight. Easter Star members invited to social. H H Club meets Thursday with Tena Hoxworth. election of officers. F O W Club meets at Mrs Joe Maxwell Thursday. change of place. Covered dish dinner at Country Club 6 30 with bridge. Wallace P T A meets Thursday December 6. Heights School program. C G T Bridge Club meets at 2 PM with Mrs Ray Cox. Ladies Bible Class of Presbyterian Church meets.
The report lists hospital earnings totaling 24013.77 and expenses amounting to 26214.99. Receipts come to 19760.51 from old and current accounts plus rent and sales, ending with a net result shown in the year’s financials.
Thursday activities include St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Carl Zieglow home, West Chester M E church C C 8 December social with Christmas exchange and committee drawings, program on religious needs of children led by Mrs Rosamond Shellman.
Notices announce a quarterly social with Mrs. W L Glassburner at 303 East Jefferson Thursday afternoon. W F M S of M B K church meets with Mrs A W Clow 609 South 4th Friday at 2:30. Rebekahs hold Friday 7:30 p m program with officer elections. Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 15 with Mrs C H Davis.
The Saturday 9th Century club will meet at the home of Mrs Man ton Hebner on Saturday at 2 30 p m. Local notices list the time and place for the social gathering.
The Evening Section of the Literature Department will meet at Mrs C Williams 409 Jefferson Street Monday December 10 at 7 45. Members are asked to bring items for the special Christmas fund.
The public health service notes that regulating medicine is a state right under the Constitution. Each of the 48 states enacts its own medical practice laws, with substantial variation among states.
Research from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography reveals giant seaweed rivaling redwood trees and sea plants reaching about 500 feet tall, showcasing remarkable deep sea growth.
The record notes no living person appeared on a U S postage stamp until the 1927 Lindbergh air mail stamp. The statement marks a milestone in U S philately.
Washington Demons edge Brighton 34 to 21 in the season opener. Key newcomers Barker and Norton vie for center spot while Carlton deploys 12 players and emphasizes disciplined, steady ball handling in a slow start and stronger third period. Keota next faces Washington, recalling last year's sectional run.
Ainsworth High School defeated Wyman 83 to 21 to secure its third win of the season and second Tri-County League triumph. The game was tied 18-15 after three quarters before Ainsworth surged ahead in the last period.
The uneven hills of Richmond Virginia have been known by many names including Church Hill Smiths Hill Libby Hill Crambies Hill Oregon Hill Hollywood Hill and Capitol Hill.
The Globe Trotters colored pro team meet the Washington Y at the high school in a single game billed for 8 15 p m Admission is 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children with reserved seats 15 cents more High school junior college activity and school Y season tickets are not valid for this game All admissions are cash only The crowd is expected to fill the venue and some may stand to watch the showy exhibition and clever play by the visitors
Olive M. Scarborough receives immediate $390 and weekly $6 for 250 weeks after her husband was fatally injured January 23 1923 while handling county food orders. The ruling was issued by Jude A B Love to the widow in Waterloo Black Hawk County.
Reserved seats for Friday night's double header go on sale Thursday after noon at five o'clock at Lemmon drug store. Seats cost ten cents.
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