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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1933

Page

6

Child Study Dept Meets with Thoughtful Program in Fortnightly Club

The Fortnightly club Child Study department met at Mrs. Leland Morrison's home on Wednesday. Talks by Mrs. F M Jennings and Mrs. Harvey Meeks covered early social contacts, group play, dependability, camp lessons, home tasks for boys, and forming good habits. An informal discussion followed led by Mrs. Richard McCleery. Tea and future meeting plans noted.

Leland Morrison F. M. Jennings Harvey Meeks Morrison Richard McCleery University of Iowa Iowa Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Carlton Haven

MELLO GLO Face Powder Promises Lasting Wear

New Melro Glo face powder claims extended stay power hides fine lines and pores while preventing shine. It boasts a gentle French process for pure skin compatibility and a pleasant fragrance offered by Sherman Bros., Druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.

Sherman Bros

Rainbow Girls Invite Public to Installation

The Rainbow Girls invite the public to attend the installation of new officers at the Masonic temple next Monday at 3 p.m. New officers include Worthy Advisor Charlotte Squire and Mother Advisor Lawrence Crull, with several fellow members and installing officers listed. The meeting will feature music and a short talk, and welcomes Eastern Stars and Masons as guests.

Masonic Temple Irma Tucker Lawrence Cr Mildred Lemley Betty Cunningham Helen Jungbluth Beatrice Wilson Mary Juliet Lemmon Martha Reitster Helen Jones Melba McAvoy Helen Smylie Fidelity Virginia Davis Grace Shilling Ruth Davis Emily Koehler Outer Observer Virginia Breitenbach Sarah Marie Davis Sarah Walker Howard McBride Mildred Brown Marshall Warren Allen

Pleasant Hill Aid Meeting Postponed

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society meeting was postponed due to bad roads. Nine members attended with Mrs Will McConnell as a guest. a new date has not yet been set.

Will McConnell Boyd Stephens Pleasant Hill

Local Ladies Aid and Sunshine Club Activities

Eureka reports its Ladies Aid meeting with eight members and a visitor, devotion by the president, and snacks. next gathering planned with Mrs. Victor Wenger. Bobby Bostwick hosts a red and white Valentine party for fourteen children at his parents home with family help and a cake baked by his grandmother. Sunshine Club walk-in meeting at Mr C A Ruebsam’s hosts roll call joke and refreshments. A group of about 55 women heard Alma Jones of Iowa State College discuss budget and use of Iowa products at city hall. Light Bearers Missionary group met with Iola Dittmer, with devotions by Willa Briley and study of Black Treasure. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart’s covered dish club surprised Dr. C W Stewart on his birthday with Roastelk and bridge. travel prize awarded to Mrs. Lawrence Wilson.

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Estella Shuman Edna Seyle Howard Wunszner Victor Wenger Bobby Bostwick B. F. Bostwick Kay Bobby C. H. Guther Randolph Kelsey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Sunshine Sunshine Community Club C. A. Ruebsam John Simmering Charles Wolfe Johns Koehler Alma Jones Iowa State College Extension Service Iowa W. Stewart Mrs. Stewart Homer Stéphen

Social Calendar Items From Local Clubs

Garden club holds special meeting at Etna Daw son home Thursday at 7 30. W F M S of M B church meets Friday Feb 3 with Mrs Leigh Soule in New England apartment. Rebekahs meet Friday at 7 30. Dutch Creek Center school house hosts community program Friday Feb 3 at 8 followed by hot lunch. U P B Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday afternoon 2 15 with Mrs Green Squire. Nora Ebner leads. Presbyterian Ladies Social meets Friday 2 30 with Mrs Lemmon.

Garden Club Etna Dawson M. BR Leigh Soule New England W. Ff. Bickel U. PB. Woman's Missionary Society Green Squire Nora Ebner the Presbyterian Church Lemmon

Community Announcements From Washington County

The Washington County Red Cross executive committee meets at 7 30 Friday evening in the Y community room with public invited and officers to be elected Representatives from neighboring branches expected The Baptist Ladies host a Dutch Market Thursday evening February 2 from 5 o clock on at the church Everyone welcome The Delta Alpha class social of the M E church has been postponed and combined with the April social On Feb 3 Ainsworth chapter 6 E S No 92 holds a school of instruction with pot luck supper at 6 30 Visiting members welcome The Rainbow schedules a practice Saturday at 2 o clock The obituary notes Mrs Lou Coon returns from Cedar Rapids The death notice for Jesse Beard copy notes a voice loved is stilled and a soul safe in heaven

Washington County Red Cross Executive Committee Ainsworth Mildred

Y M S meeting and 19th Century club Saturday

The Y. W. M. S. of the U. P. church will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Miss Elizabeth Irwin's apartment. The 19th Century club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs. Robert Patterson's home. Regular session a W.Bh. CS. will meet Saturday afternoon at.

U. P. Church Elizabeth Irwin 19Th Century Club Robert Patterson W.bh. CS

Sunday school friends plan monthly oyster supper

Dr Eastwood's Sunday school class hosts a monthly social with Mr and Mrs J C Carr on Monday evening. An oyster supper at 6 30 p m. Attendees should bring a soup bowl cup and silver. Car owners offer rides. call Mrs B H Van Meter if overlooked.

Dr. Eastwood J. C. Carris B. H. van Meter

Ainsworth Notes Mrs E W Spessard and Grace Evans Depart

Mrs Grace Evans and daughter Genevieve left for Chillcothe Missouri by truck to move her household goods. Delbert joined a local business college. The M E congregation heard district superintendent Rey Lentzinger deliver a sermon as Rev Gidden missed due to illness. funeral details for Mrs Martha are mentioned.

Ainsworth Grace Evans Genevieve Chillcothe Delbert M. E Rey Lentzinger Gidden Martha

Shiloh Family Surprises Will Darbyshire on Birthday

In Shiloh on January 22 the Will Darbyshire family planned a birthday surprise for him. Married children Vaughn Dale and Don arrived with their families, each bringing a dinner basket to join Mrs. Darbyshire in celebration. Weather woes keep residents hoping for a freeze or a dry spell to end the mud.

Shiloh Will Darbyshire Vaughn Dale Don

Community Helpers Brighten A Rural Day

Mrs Henry Schoonover hosted the Kolah club last Wednesday afternoon. Families assisted with butchering at Sam Sigafoose and Mack Beenbrodsom homes. Grace Schoonover had a tooth extracted. Wood cutting and visits to relatives fill the week as residents share chores and stories.

Henry Schoonover Kolah Club Ome Howard Sigafoose Sam Sigafoose Grant Humston John Caldwell Fred Burger Ross van Nostrand Frank Schantz Dave Schantz Frank Glenn Beenblossom Mack Harold Beenbrodssom Grace Schoonover Dale Atkinson Sam Marsh Victor Will Darbyshire Glenn

Women and missions article highlights Elat progress

Crawfordsville friends note February feature by Mrs. McCleary on Woman Taking Her Place. The piece traces the Elat mission women’s progress from 1903 to today. Washington visit attendees include George Yeager Vera Yeager Alice Williams Burdette Wenger Porter Sprague Margaret Davidson and S F Wenger.

Crawfordsville Charles MeCleary Elat West Africa MeCleary McCleary Washington George Yeager Vera Alice Williams Burdette A. N. Porter Minnie Sprague Margaret Davidson 8. F. Wenger

Allenru promise for rheumatism relief at Lemmen's Pharmacy

A bold advertisement promotes Allenru as a rapid remedy for rheumatic pain caused by excess uric acid. The formula supposedly starts reducing pain, inflammation, and agony within 48 hours. It is guaranteed by Lemmen's Pharmacy, with a money back offer if results are unsatisfactory, priced at 85 cents for a bottle.

Allenru Allenry Lemmen

Local social notes reveal weekend visits and visits across towns

Oscar Sandberg and another guest joined a dinner at Axel Swanson's home Sunday. Velma Johnson Bernice and Arlin Wyse attended a Wayland basketball game Friday. Vesta Hollowell stayed with her parents Clint and family over the weekend. Ardith Larson, a Rock Island student, visited her mother Nellie Carlson. H L Johnson made a business call at Olds Saturday afternoon. Homer Payne and Edgar Payne aided with butchering Monday. Chris Eichelberger and daughters Evelyn and Gratis dined with Noah Richard Sunday. Gene Hover and Swedesburg visitor joined Ellmon Erickson Sunday visit. M M Kempf had a Wayland business call Tuesday. Guy Eubank family joined others to visit the Widmer home in Washington Sunday.

Oscar Sandberg Axel Swanson Velma Johnson Bernice Arlin Wyse Wyman Wayland Vesta Hollowell Clint Hollowell Ardith Larson Rock Island Nellie Carlson H. L. Johnson Olds Homer Payne Edgar Paynes Chris Ekichelberger Evelyn Gratis Noah Richard Gene Hover Swedesburg Elmon Erickson M. M. Kempf Guy Eubank Norma Jean Mary Arlene Homer Seberg Nona Vernon Washington Pete Widmer

Bayliss Praises H. Ahrens From Washington

Bayliss of Burling ton Gazette praises H Ahrens of Washington as a top independent basketball player in the region. The discussion follows Jack Smith of Yarmouth’s 51 point game noted in the Gazette which sparked fan debate.

Bill Bayliss Burlington Gazette Jack Smith Smith Yarmouth Gazette

Ahrens Tops Burlington Star in Washington Victory

Harold Ahrens of the Washington Y M C A team outplayed Wapello rival Lloyd Haverichter scoring 17 points as Washington defeated Wapello 43 to 39. The game showcased Ahrens and the strong Washington defense against a high scoring opponent noted for Haverichter’s season total.

Harold Ahrens Washington Y. M. Co Burlington Ahrens Washington Star Wapello American Legion Lloyd Haverichter State Teachers Wapello Jack Smith Riva Center Washington

Buckets Bladder Doctoring Ad Claims Night Relief

Journal want ads tout BU-KETS as a bladder physic to cleanse impurities and acids. It promises relief from frequent urge and backache after ten days or a refund from Sherman Bros and J E Lemmon druggists.

Sherman Bros J. E. Lemmon

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