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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1939
Page
6
The literature and music departments held gatherings with readings on Benediction, Silver, and Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. An auction, crafts display, and charity sale followed with refreshments. In Iowa City a double wedding occurred at First Presbyterian Church as Wanda Durst and Truman L. Johnson wed, and Dorothy Johnson married Alfred Wayne Rogers.
Mrs Harold Miller welcomed the Social club Friday afternoon in Crawfordsville. Four members were absent. Guests included Mrs N G Webster and Mrs James Clinger. The hostess served a pink and white luncheon.
Mrs William Knebel welcomed the Senior Needle club to her Riverside home for an afternoon of needlework and social time. A luncheon was served by the hostess and Mrs Al Walton is set to entertain the group at the next meeting.
Wesleyan Missionary Society held a cooperative dinner at the home of Mrs Roy Means followed by a business meeting led by Mrs Sidney Moore and an worship service by Mrs W R Dupuis Mrs N M Speidel led the lesson on The American City and Its Churches Mrs L A Jones spoke on Home Mission article about mission schools Sixteen members attended with two guests Mrs EB Schmitt and Mrs Walter Brown Mr and Mrs Floyd Tarvey spent Sunday in Davenport.
Community groups list events across town including Rosemary club E.O.W. and Alma Hearne Howland Missionary society. Potluck suppers, installations, and club meetings scheduled with note of date changes and locations at churches, Masonic temples, and civic halls.
Members of the Dizzy Dozen club gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl White west of Ainsworth. Games of 500 were played with Mrs Mareverite Shull posting the high score and Mrs Lois Coon the low. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Shull in Washington.
Albion was the earliest Greek name for England, as noted in the article. The term appears in historical discussion highlighting the classical name used by ancient Greeks. The piece connects the name to early geographical and cultural references.
Old baking day customs come alive with brand new recipes like Banara Tea Bread Banara Tea Bread uses bananas dates and cream tartar. Brazil Nac Buns and Refrigerator Rods offer twists with Brazil nuts and all bran. Coffee spice Cake blends strong coffee and spices for a morning loaf.
At the Y W C A annual meeting the board heard committee reports and elected new members. The hospitality group noted three new arrivals connected with Washington and a successful effort to bring residents together. The finance group cited minor activities and a $14 gain from a Phillips and Hebner preview. Y W C A books also sold. The activity group highlighted summer swimming, pool use by nearby communities, Camp Fire meetings, and a ping pong tournament for girls. The welfare committee led by Mrs. Lester Orr celebrated gifts for 169 children with broad community support. The house committee reported a new mirror and table purchases and hair dryer station furniture.
Eleanor Augustine daughter of Andy Augustine of West Chester and Merle Telford son of Mr and Mrs W F Telford of Ainsworth were married at 7 last evening in the First Presbyterian church Davenport. Rev Alfred Nickless performed the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Bill Augustine and Rosella Hotle. Mrs Telford a West Chester high school graduate worked at Graham store last year and prior at McLellan. Telford, educated in Washington schools, is now farming.
The Jolly Good Timers club announces a carnival dance at the Rendezvous Friday night with guest night for members and guests. The group also notes 236 meetings in the past year, a New Year open house, and welcomes new board members Mrs George Rudiger Mrs Leland Carris Mrs Glenn Holden and Mrs Harriett Coulter with incumbents re elected to officers A E Atchison president Elizabeth Dawson VP Irene Yard secretary and Etha Dawson treasurer plus two new hair dryers purchased for swimmers.
Mr and Mrs Sam Bowser and family spent New Year s day with the Leroy Brewer family near Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Gunnard Swan son and Uelen attended Mrs Swanson s grandmother s funeral at Richland. Bryan Coakley Patty and Keith were Sunday dinner guests at Fred Coak ley home. Ted Gorham from Moberly Missouri spent the weekend with J A Huber. Clark Bauer and family attended the New Year s church dinner in West Chester. Mrs J A Huber attended her garden club Friday. Edwin Lewis baled hay and straw for the Dittmer brothers Saturday.
Maurice Vinnes Gerald Feliy and Roger Sheetz returned to their schools after vacation. Maxine Arlene Churchill and Marjorie Sheetz resumed at Washington high school after two weeks away. Ardith Tines and Marie Hartnell teaching near Richland also back. Ladies Aid meeting postponed due to weather. Dana Nelson and Kelly Times helped with corn fodder. Richard Sheets and Howard Bailey assisted on Thursday.
Owls differ from many birds by treating nests as permanent homes rather than mere roosts. Researchers note owls defend and return to nests, using cavities for year round shelter and breeding sites across seasons.
A Compton's Encyclopedia note claims Cleopatra lies buried beneath a powder magazine in the harbor area of Alexandria. The fragment presents a historical legend rather than confirmed archaeological evidence.
In Highland Center on January 9 1882 Mary Hosek and James Dvorak were wed in Yatton. Their 57th and sixth anniversaries were marked at the Dvorak home with family present including 11 children 29 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mrs Lungquist was Arlene Stolley before marriage.
Mrs Elmer Guenther hosted a surprise noon dinner for her husband’s birthday with a roast chicken meal. Attendees included Adolph and Sylvia Guenther Ralph and Alice Chorpening James and Mildred Chorpening Roy and family plus Bob and Raymond. A second surprise party with about thirty Trinity Lutheran church members followed last evening with refreshments to close the social gathering.
Mrs. T. W. Harwood and Mrs. S. B. Watson hosted a White Shrine card party at the Mason Temple yesterday afternoon. Bridge was played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. Will Hemmings and Mrs. Nick Roth. Refreshments followed. next party planned in two weeks with hosts Mrs. O. E. Schmitt and Mrs. Howard McBride.
The sun emits light intrinsically creating a self luminous glow while the moon appears lit only by light reflected from the sun. This comparison explains how celestial bodies glow or shine in the night sky.
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