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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

3

Wallace P T A Plans Pupils Holiday Program

Wallace P T A will view a children's program at 3 45 Thursday with poems, songs, and recitations. Mothers prepare homemade candy as a treat. The program features Billy Putman, Lawrence Donaldson, Donald Gray, Nadine Payne, Gerald Maxwell and others with regional Christmas customs described.

Wallace Parent-Teacher Association Billy Putman Lawrence Donaldson Donald Gray Nadine Payne Gerald Maxwell Mary Caldwell Santa Claus

Mrs. L. Shreve Hosts Dinner Guests from Morning Sun

Mrs. Lafayette Shreve entertained Saturday with dinner guests including her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bazel and their daughter Ida, plus a married daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Popemiller and their two sons Harold and LeRoy, all from Morning Sun. They also went Christmas shopping together.

Lafayette Shreve Elmer Bazel Ida Raymond Popemiller Harold LeRoy

Community church chicken dinner and holiday programs

An announcement lists a Wednesday 5:30 to 7:00 chicken dinner by the ladies of the Christian Church. It notes a December 20 program at Bethel School with a box and candy social and hot lunch. Christmas program and candy social at Cedar Center School December 19 at 7:30 P M with hot lunch. Union Dale School hosts a Christmas dinner and program December 20 at noon. bring two dishes. self and sandwiches.

Ladies of the Christian Church Cedar Center Anna Keene Union Dale School Marie Donaldson

Christmas Program Recital Includes Readings and Songs

Barbara Lee Etter, Shirley Mae Brown and Gwendolyn Ramseyer present a program with group songs and recitations by Miss Kam Mueller’s room. Albert Lee Shaw wrote the original story. Francine Shaw performs Family Troubles. Dorothy Putman and Ellen Gray sing Silent Night and A White Christmas. Betty Snakenbere recites Through the Telephone. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town sung by Dort and Ellen Gray. Recitations include Just Fore Christmas by Hobby Shanklin. The Christmas Fairy and Service features 5th grade members.

Barbara Lee Etter Shirley Mae Brown Gwendolyn Ramseyer Miss Kammueller Albert Lee Shaw Francine Shaw Dorothy Putman Ellen Gray Betty Snakenbere Santa Claus Dort Hobby Shanklin Pav 5Th Trade

Social calendar lists December meetings and gatherings

Fourth Ave events include P E church and Pythian Sisters activities. Meetings span Thursday to Friday with luncheons pot lucks and gift exchanges. Clubs like M E Beginners Rural Women’s Club and American Legion Auxiliary noted, with Christmas baskets and exchanges planned.

Fourth Ave.rhursday P. BE. O F. W. Eastwood Acweenose Public Library Pythian Sisters Cman & DP Hk E. Oo. Ww. Club Ernest Garrett Missionary Society Boyd Foster Pythian American Legion Auxiliary Eeett «Hall Pythian Crele I. H. Walker North H. J. Club Gueniaiees Ed Reranek Pansy Hill Club Earl Kephart Frank Pringle Cates

Missionary Groups to Meet Thursday in Crawfordsville

Two church groups plan Thursday meetings in Crawfordsville. The United Presbyterian Women will gather at Mrs Frank Maxwell’s home with programs led by Mrs A E Taylor and Mrs T H Barnes. A separate Presbyterian Mission group will meet at Mrs A B Orris with Elizabeth Davis presenting on National Missions and Olve Moore on Persia and Syria. Tea and a meeting of the executive committee follow.

Crawfordsville Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Frank Maxwell A. E. Taylor America T. H. Barnes United Presbyterian Pioneers of Northwest J. C. Rhea W. P. Davidson S. G Taylor J. C. Cannon Presbyterian Mission the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. BR. Orris C. (. Moorhead Elizabeth Davis Inter-Mountain Ol've Moore Persia Metropotamia Syria

South Pole Territory Could Be Islands Not A Single Continent

Geographers question if the vast region at the South Pole is one continent or a collection of islands. Estimates suggest it may be about the size of the United States and Mexico combined, but confirmation remains uncertain.

South Pole Antarctica United States Mexico

Santa Claus Visits Y's Men Party

The Y's Men club held its Christmas party with families and borrowed children for the occasion. Santa arrived as youngsters gathered around the decorated tree while Dick McCleery Jr read a story and local members led songs and program notes.

Y's Men's Paticia Sizer Elizabeth Logan Jimmy Sherman Dr. Dwyer Milburn McKay Clarence Login Santa Claus Ralph Livingston Santa Meny Wes John Dodd

Paintings by Alma Glasgow White Shown at Fortnighway Club

Two Alma Glasgow White paintings and photographs of additional works were displayed at the Fortnighway Club Art department meeting led by Miss Nellie Tripp. The former Washington resident, now in California, had her California scenes praised for changed style, with one bouquet scene and a California landscape among the pieces shown.

Alma Glasgow White Washington California Fortnighway Club Nellie Tripp Livingston and Richer White D. J

Pleasant Plains Missionary Society Reunion Reported

Twenty members of the Pleasant Plains Missionary Society attended a reunion at the Methodist church yesterday and planned to meet again on the third Tuesday of December next year. Five charter members from forty six years ago were present, including Mrs. James Zeck and Mrs. Mary Genkinger.

Pleasant Plains Missionary Society James Zeck T. J. Berdo Virginia Wright Mary Genkinger W. A. Gibson Mary Genrkinger Waeh John A. Stewart

Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Residents

Y. 1 Cc. B. Schneider marks his birthday in Iowa City while W. W. Wilson on East Second Street also celebrates. Harold Reynolds of Phillips and Hebner drug store and Miss Esther Hay teaching at Burlington receive well wishes. Two members of the Two Three-Quarter Century Club Frances Booth and 82 year olds Ann Abigail Rownd McCoy and Mary Elizabeth Canter celebrate as well. Frances Booth of West Chester High School turns 15 today.

W. W. Wilson East Second Street Ann Abigail Rownd McCoy Mary Elizabeth Canter Frances Booth West Chester

Stentor’s Mythic Voice Among Ancient Greeks

A fragmentary note recalls Stentor as a figure among the Greeks before Troy famed for a thunderous voice. The term stentorian derives from his legendary loudness, likened to the roar of many men.

Stentor Troy

Legend and Music of Yuletide For P E B O Program

The Christmas season legend and music will be presented at Chapter 1 P B O meeting at 7 30 tomorrow evening at Mrs F W Eastwood s home Mrs Carl J Roberts will present as legend Mrs B F Schwartz will play two piano solos and Mrs W J Roudabush will lead carol singing

P. EB. O F. W. Eastwood Carl J. Roberts B. F. Schwartz W. J. Roudabush

Salem School Event Announces Holiday Program

A public program and candy social is planned at Havre school on Monday night December 23. Hot lunch will be served and ladies are asked to bring boxes. Willis Wittmer signs this notice for the Salem school calendar.

Havre Willis Wittmer

Ivory Abundance in Africa Cattle Trade Mention

The article notes ivory was plentiful in Africa less than a century ago and mentions tusks used by locals in cattle related context. It highlights abundance and local practices without graphic detail.

Africa

England Faces Population Rise Past 1950 Peak

The article notes England's population growth aiming to reach a maximum around 1950, with projections suggesting continued expansion beyond that point. It emphasizes demographic trends and potential implications for resources and policy.

Dave Kirkpatrick Celebrates 90th Birthday in Wellman

Dave Kirkpatrick celebrated his 90th birthday at the OD.FP. Kirkpatrick home with his wife, two children and families. He is a former Wellman postmaster and Pietburg area esquire. A daughter Winnie Carr and Irvin Carr joined the gathering, with other relatives.

Wellman Dave Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Pietburg Community Ag Hilma Dodds Washington Ed Kirkpatrick Charlotte Keota Arthur Dodd Lowell Ayers Pr. L. Ayer Winnie Carr Pasadena Calif Irvin Carr We'lman Ayore Mr. Kirkpatreik

Paint Composition: Pigment and Vehicle Explain

The article describes paint as a mix of solid pigment particles and a liquid vehicle. It notes that the liquid dries, leaving a solid film that protects and decorates surfaces.

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Wallace P.T.A Jove Wright Norway Harry Donaldson Italy Bobby Bostwick England Bobby Lee Burham Letty Jean Fry Louis Spenter Gretchen Mary Jane Gorman Brady St Davenport Lowa Bethel School Marie Rogers Kaynee Klein Klothing Kompany Boy’s Department Southeast Corner Square Klein Okey, Fella Dad Mother Klein’s Cora Henderson J. R Griggs M. FE Eastern Star Famiies South Pole Territory Pleasant Plains Society Cc. B. Schneider Iowa City Harold Reynolds Phillips and Hebner Storp Esther Hay Burlington Yuletide Salem School Shadow of Rayon Kayserette Bradley Wayne OR Phoenix Rothschild’s Corduroy Kayser
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