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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1937

Page

3

Friendship Club Luncheon Hosted by Miss Pearson

Miss Myrtle Pearson and Mrs. Anna Brown co hosted a 1 o clock luncheon for fifteen members at Miss Pearson s home. A pink and white table with sweet peas centered the meal and a former member, Mrs I F Lambert now in Colorado, attended. Guests played games and visited while Mrs Ray Lambert and Mrs Donald Brown assisted with serving.

Myrtle Pearson Anna Brown Friendship Club Pearson I. F. Lambert Colorado Ray Lambert Donald Brown

Mrs C Strong to Entertain Mission Circle on Thursday

The Prairie Flower Mission circle plans a potluck dinner at its meeting Thursday Jan. 14 at the home of Mrs Cc. E. Strong 607 South Iowa Avenue. Eva Mouser and Gertrude Pence serve on the program committee. Members should bring own table service sandwiches and a dish to pass.

Prairie Flower Mission Circle Cc. E. Strong South Iowa Avenue Eva Mouser Gertrude Pence Fureka Ladies Aid Amand Petratz W. W John Cherry West Chester M. E Harmony Club Will McConnell Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Axel Anderson North Marion Avenue Anderson Louie Schroeder Rural Woman's Club Frank Pringle Walnut Woman's Club Lyle Wilson Washington Eastern Star

O E S at Wayland Installs Officers

Wayland January installation of officers by O E S at the hall Thursday evening with Ruth Allen as W M War Ten Allen as W P Eva Sodereren A M Clair Sodereren secretary Leon Magidefray pianist Eve Allen warden Emma Allen sentinel Frank Clark conductor Addie Snclair assistant conductor Pearl Clark Ada Laslie Hengs Kovb Lillian Bergh Martha Jemima McClintic Esther Clara Wenger Electa Dela Clark listed among officers and attendees.

Wayland E.S W. M Ruth Allen W. P War- Ten Allen A. M Eva Soderren A. P Clair Sodereren Haze Ways Leon Magidefray Marshall Eve Allen Warden Emma _ Allen Sentinel Frank Clark Addie Snclair Pearl Clark Ada Laslie Hengs Kovb Lillian Bergh Martha Jemima McClintic Esther Clara Wenger Electa Dela Clark

West Chester Pythian Sisters and Lodge Meeting Notices

The West Chester Pythian Sisters plan a regular meeting Tuesday evening January 12 with installation of officers balloting and business. The 2803 Knights of Pythias hold a regular meeting Monday evening at a stated time in the lodge hall. The 2811 Rebekah club meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed indefinitely.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Rebekah

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings This Week

The social calendar lists numerous events from Monday to Thursday. Meetings include the Literature department, Wesleyan Home Missionary society, St James PTA, Young Women's Missionary society, American Home divisions, Pleaant Hill church social, Alma Hemme Holland Missionary society, and more. Residents are invited to bring items, attend socials, and participate in stunts and entertainment.

Milan Thompson Edna Mercer East Washington Street Wesleyan Home Missionary Society St. James P. T. A Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Luc le Forgey East Madison Street Mary Conger Lucile Forgey Ode Ferguson South Iowa Avenue American Homes Dept Joe Wolfe Pleaant Hill Church Booster Club Mae Smith Alma Hemme Holland Missionary Society Wisie Long West Washington Street Wacmal C. R. McCutchen Noble Grand Circle Jess Campbell

U P Ladies Aid Pot Luck Dinner at United Presbyterian

The Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian church held a Friday noon pot luck dinner at the church. A business meeting followed with social time in the afternoon. Mrs McConaugh ey presided in the president’s absence as Mr. and Mrs. Pulver were added to the Golden Wedding list and given a gift.

Ladies Aid The United Presbyterian Church

Munsons Host Pinochle Party At Northeast Home

The G H M club enjoyed a Friday evening of progressive pinochle at Mr and Mrs Sam Munson's northeast of town. Mrs Scott Wilcox won the ladies high score prize and Harold Anderson the men s high score prize. Phyllis Crone and Eli Jackson earned the wow score prizes. Harold Anderson and Charles Custer families attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs Munson and Mrs Pearl Parcell. The next meeting is planned for Feb 12 at Eli Jackson's home.

Sam Munson Scott Wilcox Harold Anderson Phylls Crone Eli Jackson Charles Custer Munson Pearl Parcell

Party honors Mrs Russell Boyles at kitchen shower

A Baptist church Sabbath school class entertained Mrs Russell Boyles at Mrs J N Dodd's home Saturday afternoon with a kitchen shower. Guests included Mrs Charlotte Boyles and others. gifts were unwrapped with recipes inside each package. Festive yellow and white decor featured a bride and groom center piece.

The Baptist Church J. N. Dodd Dodd Russell Boyles Charlotte Campbell Charlotte Boyles Alice Linntenkamp Mary Atkinson Irene Viecker Frances Maple Margaret Davidson Ernestine Murdock Wilma Walker Iowa City Howard Ayers Dughter Violet Ottumah

Marriage Announcement of Carl Emde and Helen Trieschman

Wedding announced for Helen Trieschman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Trieschman and Carl Emde son of Mrs W S Emde of Wellman. They wed at noon Christmas day in the Schrader homestead parlor with Rev F A Moore officiating and a single ring ceremony.

Wellman Helen Trieschman George Trieschman Carl Emde W. S. Emde Schrader F. A. Moore Ss. C. Love Marjorie Trieschman Miller Fred Herman Fehlberg Otto Emde Cecil Davidson Fred Emde Willard Triesehman John Miller 8. C. Love Ezra Troyer Evelyn Cecil Gingerich

Three Young People Injured While Coasting

Three youths suffered injuries while coasting on a crusted slope at Keomah Lake. Billy Mack Remington, 12, fractured his leg after his sled collided with Bob Hilliard who crashed into a post and tore ligaments. Wayne Gasper, 15, was in a hospital in Oskaloosa with unspecified injuries.

Oskaloosa Billy Mack Remington Ross Remington Keomah Lake Bob Hilliard Hilliard Wayne Gasper J. P. Gasper

Ex-Dancer On Trial In Ann Arbor Slaying Case

The former dancer and police wife Betty Baker, a boarder slaying suspect, appears in Ann Arbor court. The trial centers on the death of Betty Baker in the boarding house. She's charged as the defendant in the murder case.

Ann Arbor Mich Betty Baker

Philathea Class to Have Potluck at Church

In Columbus Junction the Philathea class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will meet with Mrs. Edith Marshall Tuesday evening for a potluck supper at 6 30 PM. various clubs and missionary society events are noted with hostesses and upcoming meeting dates across town.

Vanguard Hann Fay Rowe Toppan Johnson Paul Mayer Carl Ruegsegger Jake Litweiler Woman's Home Missionary Society Theo Zillmer Raymond Kos Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Alice Hunteberger Ida Long Arthur Dodds Jennie Maplethorpe Columbus Junction Presbyterian Sunday School Edith Marshall Oakland Sunday School C. E. "McConahay Indian Creek Club Pearl Bitting J. H. Sebliehting Friendly Neighbors Club Union Township Frank Jamison Vincent Skuba'l Miss Mintier Luxor Beypt Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church J. Lewis Foss Columbus

Birthday Honorees Reach Milestones Across Town

O L Samson of Washington marks eighty four years as a resident since 1906 and joins the Three Quarter Century club. Vida Casper Gladys Sheetz Helen Fisher Diane celebrate birthdays while Joan Griggs turns six. John Lemmon and Robert Shull observed birthdays recently with family meals. Kenneth Lovelett turns seventeen as parents plan a dinner.

E O. L. Samson Washington Three Quarter Century Club

Scottie Club Bunco Party at Shalla's

The Scottie club met Saturday evening at Shalla's with Mr. and Mrs. Clem Shalla. Bunco was won by George Schultz and Mrs. Jese Shalla. Children’s prizes went to Jean and Bud Shalla. Next meeting set for three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Shalla.

Scottie Club Clem Shalla Bunco George Schultz Jese Shalla Jean Bud Shalla Harry Jirsa al Selement Jess Shalla

Boy Sledding Fractures Leg at Abandoned Mine Site

Haska hospital reports a boy sustained a fractured leg after his sled hit a sunken mine hole on an abandoned site. Eleanor May Williams, 11, of Fremont, suffered a fractured arm in a separate coasting accident.

Haska Hospital Eleanor May Williams Fremont

Bill to provide 12 million for Iowa schools in legislature

A bill to allocate 12 million dollars annually to Iowa public school districts will be introduced. It creates direct grants based on average daily attendance and an equalization fund to aid districts with low tax levies, detailing per pupil costs and funding rules for different district types. The act would be administered by the state superintendent of public instruction.

Des Moines Iowa Citizens’ Conference On Education Superintendent of Public Instruction

Surprise Valley School Spelling Achievers and Activities

Kathryn Winegarde reports six weeks achievements at Surprise Valley School. Students Calvin Wade Keith Rowe Milred Rowe Mary Herr Gwendolyn Mayer earned 100 percent in spelling. The seventh grade built a medieval castle while studying feudal history and pupils created original posters during Book Week.

Surprise Valley School Kathryn Winegarde Calvin Wade Keith Rowe Milred Rowe Mary Herr Gwendolyn Mayer Weiner Marsh Melalw Hallowe'en Raphael Jamese Welcher Ellen Rowe Dale Martin C Gwendolyn Mayer Roselyn Mayer Paul Mayer Mise Jorpeland Sopengon Krabill Mr. Fuller Billy Rowe Lee Roy Welcher Robert Welcher Fay Row

Tea tasters set yearly standards in New York February ground

Seven expert tea tasters meet in New York every February to set the standards by which tea imports are judged for the following year. An English aircraft trainer that travels at 40 miles per hour on the ground cannot lift off.

New York England

Home Phonograph Records Made On Glass Disks

Readable text notes a home method for making phonograph records using glass disks coated with a composition of automobile filler beeswax and lacquer before the coating dries.

Washington Lodge No. 26 regular meetings noted

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M W A Bealer and secretary A W Yard are listed in the notice.

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

West Bound Schedule Reported Train Stops and Arrivals

West Bound No 11 Apache daily at 4 28 p m No 43 Californian daily leaves 2 00 a m No 3 Golden State linked at 8 52 sees stops for California passengers Knoxville Branch Westbound arrives No 23 Morning Passenger at 11 00 a m No 22 Freight at 11 48 a m All trains daily except Sunday J C McKAY Agent

Golden California Knoxville Wm L. Goodlander J. C. McKay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. C. Strong Mission Circle Distriputor, Haldy's Cedar Rapids Prairie Flower Missions Circle C .E. Strong Orville Elder Wricht Table Tople CC. W. McLaughlin Tople R. B. Brown Walter Smith U. P. Ladies Aid S. Munsons Freedom B-Ettes Co., Inc Dubois, Va Hanson Company Mrs Wesley Wheeler Arthur Spence Spence Newark O. Wheeler Philathea Vida Casper Gladys Sheetz Keota Helen Francis Fisher Earl Fisher Joan Griggs Park Griggs John Lemmon Robert Clinton Shull Floyd Shull Robert Kenneth Lovelett Lloyd Lovelett Shalla Spain Fernando de Los Rios Madison Square Garden Fernandos de Los Rios United States U. S R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Coe Total Laz Washington County Turkington N. J. Lease K. A. Coates Lois Harper Lois Marper J. K. Dunn A. B. Davis J. D. Hamil Kb. G. Davis K. H. Cherryholmes
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