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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1939

Page

3

Is There a Doctor in the House Recruit at Training

The county sheriff leads a hectic life, ham is a favorite dish of Sheriff Putty who urged his wife to buy a ham that was large and stayed in his house for a week. The ham delighted the prisoners. The 1980-80 Littl Six season opened with a 26 15 loss for Washington high Demons at Keokuk, but the young lineup showed promise. Dick Marshall Io Burham and Bob Lowe impressed with offense but missed shots. Seniors Bob Lewis and Frank Dean provided experience. Washington’s Demon team is expected to improve and may win games at Pairfield next Friday.

Putty Keokuk Ous Dick Marshall Iio Burham Bob Lowe Bob Lewis Prank Dea Pairfield Washington High School

Refreshment Arrangements For Section 8 Event

Mrs. Earl Simpson assists in refreshments while American Home members help with serving during the Section 8 event.

Earl Simpson

Junior Missionary Society Meeting at United Presbyterian Church

The Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met Saturday afternoon with seventeen members present. Margaret McCall led the devotional, Mrs. Lloyd Walker led a study chapter, and Beth Wilson of Atlantic spoke about the girls school in Tanta Egypt. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Rudiger.

Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Lloyd Walker Margaret McCall Walker Beth Wilson Atlantic Tanta Egypt George Rudiger

Eastern Star Hosts Muscatine Reception for Mozelle Russell

Officers and members of the Washington chapter invite to an informal reception honoring Mrs. Mozelle Russell of Winfield, worthy grand matron. The event takes place Friday evening at the Masonic Temple in Muscatine at a time to be announced.

Washington Order of Eastern Star Mozelle Russell Winfield Masonic Temple Muscatine

Walnut Women's Club Meeting Change Plans Christmas Gift Exchange

The Walnut Woman's Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Karl Burroughs. This is a changed meeting location. Members should bring their favorite candy recipe and a sample for the roll call as part of the annual Christmas gift exchange.

The Walnut Woman's” Club Karl Burroughs

Rebekah Club to Elect Officers Thursday Meeting

The Rebekah club will hold an election of officers at a Thursday afternoon meeting hosted by Mrs. Ray Box. The gathering will include a Christmas gift exchange and all members are urged to attend.

Rebekah Club Ray Box

Baldrige Hosts Luncheon for Nineteenth Century Club

Mrs A E Baldrige welcomed members of the Nineteenth Century club to a Saturday 1 pm luncheon at her home. Two tables for thirteen were decorated with fruit while Myrta Jeffrey reviewed Tarbell’s autobiography All in a Day’s Work. Tarbell, now about 80, has led a varied life including Red Cross work abroad and investigation of the Standard Oil company. A YWCA Christmas party collection was taken.

A. Fef. Baldrige Myrta Jeffrey MM. Tarbell Tarbell Stancard Ol Company Red Cross YWCA

Naughty brownie earns a toddler a lesson in mischief

A Way Scout notes young Eddie Bailey, three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bailey, helped his mother bake brownies. He found a piece that had melted too much and ran to his mother saying, Oh Mamma, here’s a naughty one.

Eddie Bailey Ted Bailey Eddie

Trapper Tale Ends With Civet Cat Spray Gaffe

Ted Bailey trains Ed to set a trap by the chicken house. The duo catches a civet cat. Eddie tells his aunt about the capture and recalls the cat spraying perfume, prompting a humorous question from the aunt.

Bailey Ted Bailey Eddie Ted Avant

Eye catching praise and a family anecdote

Dennis Lytle recalls a lady with the brightest eyes told by his aunt Grace while R M Boileau notes a December warmth and a fifty year old farm sale ending with potato digging after the event.

Dennis Lytle Carlton Lytle Manton Hebner Grace Denny R. M. Boileau

A W Palace in the Pines Proposed for Memorial Fountain

L. J. Kehoe proposes the title A W Palace in the Pines for the Memorial Fountain atop Central Park. The committee considers it a fitting honor and a strong top-line name for the landmark.

L. J. Kehoe The Pines Central Park

Star's Six Year Old Admits Eddie Has Seen Edward G Robinson

Eddie Jr the six year old son of Edward G Robinson is the only person to have seen the star's best performances and he sometimes falls asleep during the show. Robinson's devotion to his son helps him win the friendship of child stars like Bob Watson who plays his son in Blackmail at the Fox Theatre.

Eddie, Jr Edward G. Robinson Edward, Jr Robinson Bobs Watson Fox Theatre

Now Bobs You Are My Boy In Film Line

A motion picture line shows a character asserting ownership and affection for Bobs stating you are mine and I love you like a son. The dialogue underscores a close bond and possessive sentiment within the scene.

Bobs

Aggson and Long Wed in Wellman Ceremony

Leota Bea trice Aggson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Aggson Wellman and William Edward Long son of J W Long Washington were married Saturday at 7 pm in Wellman Mayor E C Jones officiated with Gladys Netser and Harry Embree as attendants The couple will reside in Wellman Both worked at the Maple Crest turkey plant in Wellman and attended local schools.

Leota Beatrice Aggson Henry Aggson Wellman William Edward Long J. W. Long Washington E. C. Jones Gladys Netser Green Valley Harry Embree Miss Netser Mrs. Long Maplecrest Turkey Mr. Long

Knights of Columbus and V FLW Regular Meetings Noted

Attention V FLW members Regular meeting Tuesday evening December 12 Ritualistic work Be there Per Adjutant 25612 Knights of Columbus regular meeting Monday evening at O o'clock in the K C hall 25403

FLW Knights of Columbus K.C

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