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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1935
Page
8
Dr and Mrs J M Lloyd and their son John visited the Donahues, Senator and Mrs E P Donahue, at New Hampton over the weekend. The visit highlighted social ties between university circles, with Mrs Lloyd and Mrs Donahue noted as sorority sisters.
Local notes report the IX club postponing Saturday’s meeting until after Christmas due to Mrs. J. T. Risk’s death. Other items mention Strutwear hosiery at H I Ward & Company, Mrs. Kerr visiting Chicago, and various local visits and events including a new grandson for the Lytle family in Williamsburg.
On the research vessel Johan Hjort a sonar device traced large schools of codfish in midwater. The schools kept a constant depth below the surface, not following the ocean bottom, while the instrument produced continuous bottom depth records.
The Clarence Journal reports growing interest in the Washington yard decorations contest. Entries must be in by December 16 with $7.50, $5, $3, $2.50 and $2 prizes for effectiveness. Judges will evaluate outside displays on residential streets announced later.
Valley notes show the Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Andy Brinning’s home with only two members present. The group will hold its annual Christmas exchange at the church on Wednesday afternoon Dec 18 since Christmas Day falls on the regular meeting day. A fire emergency prompt was issued Tuesday evening for help.
The Warren Carris home suffered a chimney fire for a second time in four months with no damage. A weather and road delayed the community meeting planned for last Friday. On Monday afternoon a tire blew out near Bari Bond's home as Ethel Maye returned to Richland, prompting a house call. Karl's 85 year old grandmother, visiting, quilted a four block square and is the grandmother of Mrs. Ralph Augustine and Mrs. Doyle Hartnell.
Fragmentary note reports many species of Scallupe nearly unknown across oceans. It mentions broad distribution in seas from latitudes and various depths, suggesting widespread yet poorly documented marine life.
Ginger Rogers stars in a solo performance as a pampered film celebrity who becomes meek after being mobbed by fans. She hides behind a disguise in a log cabin and falls for a stubborn suitor, leading to a comic shotgun wedding and Rogers' flawless, balancing performance.
A warm note expressing gratitude to old and new friends and hoping 1936 brings abundance of happiness and prosperity to everyone.
A feature outlines several dance routines and three popular songs showcased at the event. The piece emphasizes performance variety and audience appeal, noting routine variety and musical choices.
The Egyptian shadow clock, around 3400 years old, is described as the oldest known timepiece and is exhibited in the British Museum. The item highlights ancient timekeeping and Egyptian ingenuity.
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