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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1934
Page
6
Washington players win in Iowa City world bridge event
Four Washington competitors out of thirty six finishers are named winners in the world bridge Olympic section in Iowa City with Mrs Droz and Mrs Hebner tied for north south honors. Prize results follow later after national committee confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa City
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Ted Bailey
Keith Droz
Manton Hebner
E. B. Reuter
J Hubert Scott
Kirk H. Porter
Frederick W. Kent
Droz
Hebner
National Association
Friendly Threshers Meet At Ebner Home Rook Night
The Friendly Threshers club met at George Ebner's residence on Friday January 2 with four tables of Rook. Winners were Mrs Bert Booth and Clarence Booth. Refreshments served by Mrs Dale Peters and Mrs Bert Booth. Next meeting set for February 16 with location to be decided. Guests included Ralph Wilson of Columbus Junction and several local residents. Also Griffith Humphreys and daughters Elizabeth and Della dined with Abe Browns family to celebrate his fifth anniversary at Clarence Brown's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ebner
Rook
Bert Booth
Clarence Booth
Dale Peters
Mae Gordon
Gene
Dale H. Peters
George
D. F. Henderson
Edith
Wm. McGinnis
Billy
Martha
Ralph Wilson
Columbus Junction
Griffith Humphreys
Elizabeth
Della
Clarence Brown
Abe Brown
N.S. A
Nettie, Leslie
Walter Miller
Jon Hindahl
Florence
Wilma
Frances
Lloyd Gray
Agnes Anderson
Clark Hopping
Henry Asker
Testimonial on Palmer Method Chiropractic Adjustment
On June 7 1911 a chiropractic visit in Davenport treated Mae age eighteen with a sore throat pains and fever. The practitioner performed adjustments at multiple vertebrae including Axis 7th and 11th cervical and dorsal segments. Mae improved after treatment and later reported good health with gratitude from her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Mae
Hes
Misa Mae
Rural Woman's club bids farewell at Redlinger home party
Rural Woman's club members and families hosted a surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Redlinger and family at their J. F. W. Taylor farm near Washington. Fifty seven members attended as the Redlingers move March 1.
Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Lincoln Birthday Dinner
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War met at the G A R hall to plan a Lincoln's Birthday dinner on February 12. Civil War veterans their wives and widows will be special guests. The dinner is a covered dish event with the council in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union
G. A. R. Hall
Lincoln
Scott Wilcox
N. S. Wartel
W. B. Dupuis
Farm Bureau Women Begin New Nutrition Course
Washington County Farm Bureau women start a new year long nutrition course with Miss Annetta Petersen from Iowa State College. Ten local leaders met at the G A R hall to discuss food for mothers and infants and to hear instruction on well baby criteria. The next session is March 6 for Jackson Washington Franklin Cedar and Marion townships with Ruth Cessna returning to teach Food for the Pre School Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Washington
Annetta Petersen
Iowa State College Extension Department
Jackson
Washington Townships
G. Aor
Franklin, Cedar
Marion Townoellipe
Brighton
Clay, Brighton
Dutch Creek
Crawfordsville
Crawford
Oregon
Christian Ladies Aid to Host Fifteen Cent Chicken Supper
The Christian Ladies Aid society sponsors a chicken supper at the church on Wednesday evening February 7 from 5:30 to 7 PM. All members of the congregation and the public are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid Society
Washington Township Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed
The Washington Township Farm Bureau meeting has been postponed from February 15 to February 22. Farm leaders urge members to note the new date and prepare agendas for the rescheduled session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township Farm Bureau
Birthday reminders in a daily column
A cheerful note asking readers to submit birthdays to be remembered in the column. It invites readers to share missed dates and promises to expand coverage as information arrives.
Washingtonians born early in February live long
A Washington column notes that residents born early in February tend to live many years, suggesting a birthday related longevity trend based on local observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William V. McCausland 77th birthday noted
The Journal marks William V. McCausland as turning 77, noting his birth in Carroll County Ohio in 1867 and his long residence in Iowa communities including Van Buren Jefferson and Washington counties. A former farmer and printer, he is now retired. The column also mentions R. E. Shannon’s birthday on Feb. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. McCausland
Journal
Carroll County
Ohio
van Buren County
Iowa
Jefferson County
Washington County
Birthday greetings for Catherine Bishop on her 2nd birthday
Community members celebrate Mrs. Catherine Bishop at 1103 North Iawa Avenue with calls and greetings. An angel food cake was prepared by niece Mrs. Will Wells. Despite weaker health, she enjoyed visitors including Rev. and Mrs. Vinz and family. She resides with her son J. W. Bishop and wife. A Washington library book notes Charles Dickens born February 7 1812 and quotes his line on truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bishop
North Iawa Avenue
Baptist Church
A. A. Vinz
Irvin Engler
Washington
Charles Dickens
Landport
England
May Joins Journal Three-Quarter Century Club
Mrs J T Anderson turns 75 and joins the Journal’s Three-Quarter Century club. A luncheon hosted by daughter Mrs Keith Droz marked the day with six friends, a green and white cake, and flowers. Highlights included gifts and warm wishes from friends and Des Moines resident Alex Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Anderson
Journal
T. Anderson
Keith Droz
Geo. C. Stewart
Georg Morrison
Lewis Klein
Sylvia Warren
Ella Warren
Clifford Thorne
Rr. &. Brown
Orville Elder
Alex Miller
Des Moines
Armor Plate Dates to 1855
The history of armor plate dates to 1855 when French naval armor used metal to protect ships. The first plates were iron, later covered with iron and steel, then case hardened steel with higher surface carbon and nickel alloy. Thick plates reached 22 inches, though modern steels reduced thickness while increasing protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Social calendar highlights local clubs and meetings
Ainsworth chapter 392 C E S meets Wednesday Feb 7 at 8. The Business and Professional Women's club dines at 6 15 at the Y. Miss Lucile Forgey to be notified for excusal or guests by 9 tonight. Theta Bridge club meets with Miss Lillian Berry at 7 3. A church group convenes Friday at 2 30 at Mrs. W L Rugaber home. Woman's Missionary Society gathers Friday at 2 30 at Mrs. Silas Kor f home. P T A of Heighths school hosts a 10c social Friday at 7 30 with program and games. bring cup spoon plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Lucile Forgey
Black
W. L. Rukgaber
Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church
Silas Korf
P.T. A
Heighths
Local club meetings scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening
The Q O G T Bridge club meets with Mrs Howard Anderson at 2. The Rural Women's club meets with Mrs Claude Rhodesbeck for a demonstration. Rebekah club visits with Mrs Carl Hanecher. Washington Chapter Eastern Star holds a singular meeting Feb 8 at 8 pm with a brief rehearsal. Prairie Flower Mission Circle hosts all day with Mrs Arthur Wiley. luncheon at noon. Walnut Women's club meets with Miss Corrine Oriez at 2 pm. Valentine roll call. Fleur de Lis club and families plan a pot luck at Floyd Letts home Thursday noon. L T L club meets after the senior Thursday at Mrs M H Sartor's. under 14s invited. Blanch Grecians, Janieta Wedine hold pot luck dinner Thursday 6 pm. W and TU postponed one week. Evangelion Ladies Aid with Mrs Maria Westen Thursday afternoon. Uv PP Ladies Aid meet 2 30 pm at church. Mrs C A Boies hosts planning notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Arthur Wiley
Clarence Fulton
C. EK. Jarrard
Earl Booth
Nora Reeves
Walnut Women's Club
Corrine Oriez
Valentine
Fleur de Lis Club
Floyd Letts
Blanche Foster
Friday meetings of Methodist Ladies Aid and clubs
The Ladies Aid Society and related clubs plan two Friday gatherings. Unit One lists ten hostesses with addresses for a 2 59 meeting, Unit Two hosts an all day session at Mrs D L Carbaughs, plus a Friendship club date at Miss Lydia Juze ler’s home and a Jolly Quilting group event chaired by Mrs Frank Moris rn day. A Pythian Sisters pot luck is set for Friday evening February 9 at the West Chester hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Churen
Harvey Meek
W. Main St
Ralph LeMoine
Ard Ave
Ralph Shannon
Main St
Glen McParlane
Iowa Ave
Vernon Crull
4Th. Ave
Walter Rukgaber
Washington St
W .V. Salterberg
Robert Reaney
A. C. Durst
D. L. Carbaugh
Pythian Sisters
West Chester
K. of P
Glendale Telephone Meet Set for Washington City Hall
The annual Glendale Telephone company meeting will be held at Washington city hall on Saturday at 1 30 p m February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Telephone Company
Washington City Hall
Daughters of Union Veterans to Host Pot Luck Dinner
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War invite veterans their wives and widows to a noon pot luck dinner on Monday February 12 at the G A R hall. Daughters are to bring two dishes to pass along with sandwiches and silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Conesville declamatory winners and local notices
Winners in the Conesville high school declamatory contest include Oratori eal Merle Kemp Rex Abbott Robert Budkman Louise Brockway Josephine Sprouse Debby Coffin Ingraham May Allen Charles Buckman Mr and Mrs Harry Phillips and son visited relatives in Trenton Missouri this week Robert Moore a University of Iowa senior spent the weekend at home Mrs Fred Van Auken is receiving treatment at University hospital Iowa City Mr and Mrs Jesse Quigley plan to move into the J J Jenkins property in Cotter Miss Marie Curtis returned from Clinton visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville High School
Merle Kemp
Rex Abbott
Robert Bud
Kman
Louise Brockway
Josephine Sprouse
Debby Coffin
St. Clair Ingraham
May Allen
Charles Buckman
Harry Phillips
Trenton
Robert Moore
University of Iowa
Fred van Auken
University Hospital
Iowa City
Jesse Quigley
J. J. Jenkins
Cotter
Marie Curtis
Clinton
Finch Behavior Reveals Foot-Biting Rivalry
The article notes that many stout-billed finches, including weavers and the Java sparrow, share with parrots a cruel habit of biting opponents' feet, exploiting the sensitivity of bird feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Speer Endorsed for D A R State Auditor Post
At the February Washington chapter meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution Mrs C A Speer state librarian was unanimously endorsed for D A R state auditor. Delegates to the Continental Congress were named and plans set for Des Moines conference and a Washington tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. A. Speer
Des Moines
Delegees
Continental Congress
Elder
Brinton
Gertrude Bowman
Louisa
Chopren Fatal to Dogs Choven Disease in Canines
The article notes Chopren or St Vitus Dance in dogs, typically incurable after distemper and related complications. It describes nerve effects with involuntary twitching and muscle jerking as the condition progresses.
Grace Hill Social Roundup At Local Homes
Mrs. Mary Sherlock and Grace Hill residents report visits and neighbors socializing Saturday and Sunday. J E Sherlock, Chester Holcomb, Wim Meyer, and other families hosted and shared meals and a radio program at Rubio and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Mary Sherlock
J. E. Sherlock
Wim. Meyer
Chester Holcomb
Rubio
Chas. Strom
Lloyd Humston
J. E
Sherlocks
Allen Schaeffer
Alvin Strum
Raymond Sankey
Anna Sankey
Don Stover
John Lance
A. J. Robertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Johnson
A. B. Schmoeller
K. of P. Hall
Oren Welwick
A. TB. Sc
Emma Jones
Nancy Dewey
Sylvia Teets
Mrs
Ben Miller
Friendly Social Club
John Kiben
Lucy Sloat
Smith
Will Miller
Golla Miller
Golia Miller
Clarence Brownswave
Gosneas
E Rural Woman's Club
Earl Redlinger
Sos. A. CL
Miller Home
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
George Breuble
T. V. Kuerr
Jennie Britton
Kalona
Knerr
Lawrence Crull
T. J. Pease
G. W. Mana
Stead
D. of V
Gertrude Maxwell
J. C. Boice
Blair Law
Carlos Hebner
Edith Miller
Frank Gobble
A. N. Young
C. W. McLuaughlin
Oleeta Stewart
Elsie Glassburner
Carl Phillips
H. A. Dougall
E. M. McConaughy
J. W. Phillips
Lillian Hayes
Etta Glassburner
Boyd Foster
Glassburner
Wim. McCausland
R. E
Shannon
J. A. Porter
Wyman
Mt Vieasant
Mr. Porter
Louisa County
Ainsworth
Theta Bridge Club
Lillian Berry
QO. G. T. Bridge Club
Howard Anderson
Rural Women’s Club
Claude Rhodebeck
Rebekah Club
Carl Hanecher
the Order of the Eastern Star
L. T. L. Club
M. H. Sartor
Blanch Grecians
Janieta Wedine
The
Evangelion Ladies Aid
Maria Westen
C. A. Boiee
Friendship Club
Lydia Juzeler
Jolly Quilting Clef
Rank Moris
Marthe Butler
C.A. Speer
Ihome
Etha Dawson
Emil Hesselschwerdt
M. &. Dicken
T. Ficher
National Headquarters
C. A. Sheer
Washington, D.C
iMys. J
Leimman
Markoh
G. A. Chilgren
Burlington
Tees
Leigh Soule
Mary Welch
Penney's Spring
Penney’s
J.C. Penney
Washington, Iowa
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