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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1931

Page

3

Jacksonites Plan Club Program After January Meeting

The 4H Jacksonites met January 17 at Ruth Foster's home with six mothers and the leader present. H. J. Montgomery, county farm bureau agent, gave an interesting talk on the value of record books. The group planned the coming oyster supper program hosted by H. S. C. at Alex McCreedy’s home on January 16, with about seventy attendees including Mrs. Otanskas Helen Rabenold, Peart Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Salladay, Myron Riverside, Joe Endicott, and the O’Comhers.

Ruth Er Helen Foster H. J. Montgomery Fram Bureau

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Cold Symptoms

An old ad claims a cold can be tackled by laxatives like cascara. It says pores perspire more as gases and waste fail to exit through the skin, and doctors advise mild laxatives such as Cascarets to strengthen bowels. The copy pitches Cascarets as harmless, pleasant, and inexpensive at a dime.

New Year Greetings and Coat Sale At Lundtan Store

During New Year’s Eve, a call from Jeanette conveyed wishes. The Lundtan store promotes Denna Gordon dresses at clearance prices and lists women’s and children’s coats at half price. Featured dresses include two for $11.50 and a $27.50 dress for $15.00, inviting customers to bring friends.

Local clubs and social gatherings noted in town

The P H club hosted a final dinner at Mr and Mrs Sam Sigafoose with guests including the Pratt and Sigafoose families, a noon chicken dinner, rock and five hundred games, and warm thanks to hosts. Merman Wallace celebrated a birthday with relatives, games, and treats. Blanche Koppen haver and Charles Mason announced a double ring ceremony pending at home in Mount Ver.

P. H. Club Sam Sigafoose John Pratt Howard Sigafoose Mike Flynn Ida Patterson A. B. Jelswanger Vis Merman Wallace Blanche Hazel Koppenhaver Mochantesville Charles H. Mason Liston Toastwood Mount Ver

Duck Dinner Honor For Marta Shalia At South Iowa Ave

Mrs John Shalia hosted a Saturday noon gathering at their South Iowa Avenue home in honor of daughter Marta with Mrs Ivan Lemley and Coleen Lemley present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Waldro of Riverside and Mr and Mrs James Preby of Riverside. An extensive feast featured roast duck, salads, vegetables, four kinds of cake and pies. Also present were Mr and Mrs Anthony Matichky of Richmond and Mr and Mrs James Spevacek and Mr and Mrs Frank Preby of Kalona.

Sua Pserver Aly John Shalia Iowa Avenue Marta Ivan Lemley Coleen Lemley Hla Emma Bopp Ed Conner Lemley Waldro Riverside James Preby Vera and Harod Anthony Matichky Richmond James Spevacek Prank Preby Kalona Washington Wankestia

Booster Club Helps Women's Relief Corps With Comfort

The Women's Relief Corps met Saturday as the relief committee reported two weeks of work totaling 47 dollars. The Booster club supplied comfort items, led by president Mrs. Martin Whittaler, and donated them to be placed where needed. The corps voted to give the comfort to the Orphan's Home at Council Bluffs. New officers were installed with the charter draped in memory of Mrs. Mary Catherine Ott.

Council Blutts Mary Catherine Ott Ida Hays

Shrine No. 10 Meeting Postponed for Evangelistic Sessions

A Shrine No. 10 regular meeting set for Tuesday January 20 at 8:00 pm is postponed until next week due to ongoing evangelistic meetings. A rosary service for Mrs Magdalene Sehil will be held tonight at 8 pm at Sherman’s home. Miss Lou Wombacher presides.

Masonic Temple Power Hazel Haven Alter and Rosary Society of St. Jame Clurch Magdalene Sehillig Sherman's Oral Lou Wombacher

First American Law School Founded by Judge Tapping Reeve

In 1784 Judge Tapping Reeve established the first law school in his home at Litchfield Connecticut. Plans are under way to preserve the historic building and transform it into a public memorial.

Tapping Reeve Litchfield Conn

Money Across Forms Through History and Places

Money has appeared in coins and bills, with tobacco, wampum, and gold dust as forms in different eras. The colony of Virginia used tobacco as payment, while wampum circulated among New England Indians. In California, red bird heads served as a form of money at one time.

Virg New England

Social clubs plan meetings and events in Fortnightly pages

The Fortnightly Club art department will meet Frankie Bennett at Le Bloig on Tuesday. West Chester P. A. meetings Jan 20 7 30 pm include pool program. Pythian Sisters, Royal Neighbors, Modern Woodmen halls host January gatherings with installations and sandwiches. Various circles meet Jan 21 22, with dinners, lessons on fireless coolers, butterfly crafts, and hosting duties.

Royal Neighbors Woodman Hall

Brought Together by Bus Ride

A brisk bus ride scene reveals a strained family dynamic. Marjorie and Bob argue over duties and a doctor’s frequent visits for their child while Viola, a visiting wife, is implied to be pursuing a dramatic turn in her relationship. The family contends with evolving loyalties and a surprising moment with a silver dirigible overhead.

Junior

Lady Bugs Distributed to Aid California Citrus Growers

The article notes researchers releasing 10 lady bugs per capsule to combat pests ravaging California citrus groves and aid Pacific coast growers. Government distribution supports disseminating these beneficial insects to reach growers.

California Pacific Slope

Growth of Trees in Spring Surpasses Summer

Growth of trees accelerates in spring as new cells appear larger and lighter than those added to the trunk in summer, indicating seasonal variation in cambial activity and wood formation.

Sumer

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