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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1937

Page

6

Emma Millson Hosts Millson Circle in Home Gathering

In Crawfordsville on January 1 Mrs. Emma Millson hosted the Millson circle at her home. Guests arrived in native Indian costume, and the evening centered on the topic The Negro In America led by Mary Ethel White with assistors Margaret Davidson Margaret Gault and Mina McCleary. The group sang Negro spirituals and closed with entertainment directed by Margaret Gault and Marie Lowe.

Crawfordsville Emma Millson Millson Donald Monson Lorene Taylor America Mary Ethel White Margaret Davidson Margaret Gault Mina McCleary Marie Lowe Fea

Christmas Circle Honors Mrs Millson With Bible Bookmarks

The girls admired native articles Mrs Millson brought home and each received a Bible bookmark bearing Merry Christmas in Indian language. The Circle gave a lunch cloth to Mrs Millson. Hostess Ma bel Monson helped serve refreshments as favors of papier mache cups with wrapped candy were distributed.

Calisthenics Origin Traced to Greek Roots

A text explains that calisthenics derives from Greek words meaning beautiful and strength. It notes the term combines beauty and power to describe bodyweight exercises.

Mysterious visitor eases into Christie’s life

Christie hosts a stranger named Elbert who claims to be Dolph’s old friend and a visitor from Angels. The exchange reveals a playful, cautious rapport, hinting at a past alliance with Christie’s late father and foreshadowing tension around a pending case dated for August eighth.

Donny Donald Schumann Elbert Onald Mr. Elbert Dad Adolhus

Jealousy the pitfall of the married thirties

Kathleen Norris argues jealousy in marriage is a fashionable mask for nature not love. She notes what appears exciting in novels becomes a burden in real life, especially for wives and especially in the thirties. The piece urges self examination and personal growth to balance desires with partnership.

Kathleen Norris Harold Harold Baker Rhoda Baker Smith Jones Hahn Mareet Syndicate

Spanish Foreign Legion founders and 1921 formation

The Spanish Foreign Legion, also known as the Tercio de Extrangeros, formed in 1921 amid rebellion fomenting among its ranks. The unit's origin and role in early unrest are noted.

Spanish Foreign Legion Tercio de Extranderos

Columbus Discovery Cost Cited by Boston Columnist

A Boston columnist estimates Columbus and his crew required 2115 to fund the voyage that opened America. The figure is presented as the cost of discovery in a contemporary newspaper column.

Columbus Bacseres America Boston

Christmas Guests at Waltman Home Include Relatives

White Oak Iowa area lists Christmas visitors at multiple families including Waltman Bennetts Bartz Gardner Mayer Luers and Hamilton households. Notable stops include H D Luers Rubio Richland Ainsworth West Chester and Packwood. Families shared dinners and holiday gatherings over Christmas.

Waltman Home Lloyd Luers White Oak Fred Waltman Ralph Bennettt Packwood Anna Bennett Wanda Bartz M. R. Gardner Hadley Waltman H. D. Luers Rubio Homer Mayers Homer West Chester L. R. Robinson Richland Bonnie Jgan Ainsworth Carl Daering Oz Gowey Donald Merrill Gowey Harry Hamilton George Augustine Walter Hotle G. H. Mayer Mayer

Washington Lodge Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A M and A M holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. W M W A Bealer presides and A W Yard serves as secretary with meeting notices issued for members.

Washington Lodge No A. M W. A. Bealer W. M A. W. Yard

Railroad Schedule Fragments From Washington Line

Train listings show eastbound and westbound services with numbered trains, local and limited services, and notes on California passenger stopping patterns. Agents Goodlander McKay Bell provide station details and daily exceptions for Sundays and weekday services.

RL & P Sunset Limited Golden State Limited Apache Gally Sunset Salle’ Ccacwmienmat Knoxville Washington California Golden State L. Goodlander PL & PR. R. CO Southwest Limited Ww. C. Bell

Country Without Seaport Bolivia is the only country in South America

Bolivia remains the sole South American nation without a seaport, limiting access to maritime trade. Officials note terrain and borders as factors while seeking potential future port solutions.

Bolivia South America

Ward Fought Victory

A brief recount notes Ward’s hard fought win where the effort behind the victory contrasted with easier rivals, highlighting perseverance over comfort in achievement.

Ward

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