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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1937

Page

5

Norma Deatsch Feted At Shower In Riverside Home

Miss Norma Deatsch awaiting marriage to Virgil Lintz as guests gather at her Riverside parents home for a mixed shower. Co hosts include Mrs. Albert Bekker and Mrs. Rudolph Simon. Entertainment featured dancing with Velma Rotenburger winning high score. A large display of gifts accompanies a two course luncheon.

Norma Deatsch Riverside George Games of Danco Velma Rotenburger Leonard Lintz

New Officers Elected in Pythian Sisters Lodge Wellman

Wellman reports Pythian Sisters lodge elected officers for the coming year. Past chief is Mrs Toppan Johnson, most excellent chief is Mrs Carroll Durian, ex senior Mrs Edna Hendricks, ex junior Mrs J M Sehlabaugh, manager Mrs L W Black.

Pythian Sisters Wellman

Be fore you invest investigate

A cautious reminder to readers to research investments carefully before committing funds, emphasizing due diligence and verification of claims, risks, and fees.

Suny Class Handkerchief Shower Honors Mrs Elmer Yoder

Suny School Sunday school class met Tuesday afternoon with eighteen members present for regular business and a Christmas exchange hunt led by Mrs Wirtz and Mrs Toppan Johnson. A handkerchief shower for Mrs Elmer Yoder, leaving for California, was hosted by Mrs H W Durian and Mrs Roy Durian with gifts and thanks from attendees.

Kathryn Durian EF. C. Jones Earl Whetstine Donald Romine Suny Vaneyard Carrol Dourian Wirtz Toppan Johnson Roxie Durian Ann Schlabaugh Nelle Bminenstein Ana Gardner H. W. Durian Roy Durian Elmer Yoder California Harve Freel T. W. Zillmer H. E. Ross R. W. Wirtz W. SS. MclIntosh Pradie Rhoades Paul Hann L. C. Miller A. J. Nichols A. L. Braden RB. C. Henn Lola Coffey

Missionary Group in Crawfordsville Holds a Meeting

In Crawfordsville on December 29 the Presbyterian missionary society met at Mrs. A. B. Orris home despite icy streets. Mrs. N J Lease led with a scripture lesson Matt 2 1 10 and read prayer calendar names. Officers elected included President N J Lease and others.

Crawfordsville Presbyterian Missionary Society A. B. Orris N. J. Lease Newell Chapman Lease China Samuel Zwemer Olive Moore Cora McKee Chapman Orris F. E. Young

Missionary group meetings postponed across denominations

National missions and overseas hospital sewing programs are noted with Mrs H S Davis as counsellor of Christian Endeavor and Mrs Clarence Moor leading, as The Methodist and United Presbyterian societies postponed their meetings.

National Missions and Overseas Hospital H. S. Davis Christian Endeavor Clarence Moorhead Methodist United Presbyterian

Birthday Celebrants Highlight Local Names Today

Miss Elsie Bratten Paul Horak Miss Ruby Washburn and Mrs Vera Turnipseed mark birthdays today. Josephine Oldfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Oldfield Pilotburg is five. Cloyce Burham and others Audrey Jean Putnam Carolyn Carbee Maxine Guenther celebrate birthdays.

Vera Turnipseed Pilotburg Wellman Josephine Oldfield Lyle Oldfield Cloyce Burham Audrey Jean Putnam Carolyn Carbee Maxine Guenther

Annabella Sparks Fame With Ritz Dinner Tour

Annabella, a glamorous star, rides an overnight rise as she travels from Paris to Monte Carlo and returns to perform Dinner at the Ritz at the Fox theater Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Annabella Paris Monte Carlo The Ritz the Fox

Frances birth day anniversary at Wellman West Chester

Helen Niffenegger Pauline Foriash and Kathryn Hoover attended the event for Frances birth day anniversary. A centerpiece angel food cake delighted guests as Mrs. Nellie Booth served a splendid dinner while the girls watched the Wellman West Chester game.

Helen Niffenegger Pauline Foriash Kathryn Hoover Frances Nellie Booth

Cuckoo Feeds on Hairy Caterpillars Explained

A yellow billed cuckoo feeds habitually on hairy caterpillars to help its stomach soften and become fuzzy.

Relatives Share Oyster Supper at L Bauer Home

West Chester on December 21 hosted a traditional oyster supper at Loyd Bauer home after corn husking celebrations. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Harry Kleese, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kleese, the Clement Griffith family, and Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Bauer and family. Birthday dinner followed with Miss Francis Bodéth hosting a six o'clock dinner.

West Chester Loyd Bauer

South Side Club of Riverside Hosts Holiday Social

Mrs. Claude Flynn hosted the South Side club at her Riverside area home. Seven members and one guest enjoyed social time and exchanged Christmas gifts. A letter from former member Mrs. yo Schnoebelen in Florida was read. The hostess and Mrs. Sherman Fox served luncheon. guest Miss Mary Hotka attended.

Riverside Claude Flynn South Side Club Yo Schnoebelen Florida

Club Meeting Hostess To Welcome Members

Mrs. Clair Flynn will host the club at the next meeting on January 19, following dates drawn at the previous gathering to entertain the group.

Clair Flynn

Temperature Extremes in Alaska

Alaska suffers extreme temperatures from 60 degrees below zero in winter to 99 degrees above zero in summer. The climate records show wide seasonal swings and notable temperature variance across the state.

Alaska

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