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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

3

Semester honor roll and perfect attendance list

The list records students by grade with averages of 93 percent or higher in studies and at least 90 percent in department for the first semester and the third six weeks. It names students achieving perfect attendance and those with the third six weeks best attendance across grades from first to twelfth, including multiple named individuals and grades.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Harold Wylie Betty Joan Koehler Edward Zieglowsky Ronnie Jean Bartz Myra Jane Edmondson Date ‘Richards Tracy Nortis Joe van Horn Samuel Canott Donna Rabenold Billie Houseal Marian Stephens Junior Koeh Carl Roberts Edward Jegiowsky Bonnie Jean Bartz Dale Richards Jacek Simons Beverly Butterworth Tracy Norris Mary Lee Richards Bruce Pearson Billy Simkins Betty Herr Patty Stewart Shirley Simkins Billy Rae Stewart Julia Mae Koehler Karl Miller Sharon Moran Correle Edmondson Mary Elloise Gardner Mildred McCaleb Hazel Hunt Elmer Kiene Edna Lyle Lockett Lucille Telford Jay Edmondson Doris Canott Margaret Edmondson Stella Belle Gardner Audra O'Connor Betty Lon Wood Kenneth Mathey Reid Orris Earnest Simkins James Telford Richard Underwood Richard Zieglowsky Everette Lins Connie White Kenneth Beenblossom Lavon Buenneke George Colthurst Dolores McFarland Darlene Simkins Jean Wood Donna Lea Wylie Lois Pearson Mary Jean Walker Max White John Dea Geraldine McCreedy Earl Miller Betty Olinger Scott Orris Betty Tee Simons Evelyn Powers Wilma Simons Gilbert Wood Virginia Wylie Bernice Ziexlowsky Esther Wolfe Arvid Barber Edward Brown Mary Crawford Franklin Dea Richard Edmandson Thelma Ges Wilma Marsh Norval Norris Gerald Webr Betty Burt Grace Carson Harlan Evans Eugéne McCaleb Bill McQginnis Harold Wehr Joe Wood Joyee

Campfire Girls Host Dinner for Rank Requirement

Four Oeseca Campfire girls Bonnie Jean Simpson Leah Anderson Nan Hoover and Joan Michels served a dinner at the Harry Simpson home to meet a rank requirement. Guests included Eleanor Tucker Jean Atchison Lois Mace Shirley Dunlap Mrs Simpson and guardian Mrs Ted Michels. The event featured red decorations and Campfire emblems on favore and place cards. The group will again serve an outdoor meal to attain the desired rank.

Oeseca Rank Harry Simpson South Fourth Avenue Bonnie Jean Simpson Leah Anderson Nan Hoover Joan Michels Eleanor Tucker Jean Atchison Lois Mace Shirley Dunlap Mrs Simpson Ted Michels Nancy Lou Saul Cedar Rapids Virginia Lee Gibson

Mrs Sidney Moore Speaks on Italian Paintings in Louvre

Mrs Sidney Moore addressed the Art Department meeting in the public library last night on Italian paintings in the Louvre from the thirteenth century to the present. Roll call noted art current events. Edna Klein missed her Mausoleum of Halicar Nassaes topic and will present it at the next meeting.

Sidney Moore Art Department

Rebekah Social Calendar Update Conflicts With Friday

The Journal notes a date correction for the Rebekah social event. The Rebekahs usually meet Friday evenings but the upcoming I O O F social is scheduled for Thursday night, causing a scheduling discrepancy in the social calendar.

Rebekahs Journal Rebekah-I. O. O. F

Birthday Farewell Party at V Wittrig Home

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wittrig hosted friends Friday night for Raymond Wittrig’s birthday and a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cannon moving to Burlington. Guests played pool monopoly pitch and bridge, with refreshments served by the hostess and Evelyn Crandal.

Vernon Wittrig Raymond Wittrig Chas. Cannon Burlington Cannon Evelyn Crandal Raymond

Mrs. S. J. Lewis Hosts Half Hour Club Meeting

In Columbus Junction on January 20 the Half Hour club gathered at Mrs. S. J. Lewis with Mrs. James McKee presenting Sweden's Place in the World Today and Miss Effie Kelly discussing Makers of Swedish History. A Country I Should Like to Visit and Why was the roll call response. The Standard Bearers met in January at Miss Dorothy Weber's home with Lord's Green assisting in entertaining.

Columbus Junction S. J. Lewis James McKee Sweden Effie Kelly Dorothy Weber Lord's Green

V. F. W. Auxiliary Holds Evening Session

A well attended V. F. W. auxiliary meeting in the K C Hall elected Mrs E Palmer as president and Mrs Bernard Walker as senior vice president. A joint meeting with the Post and military is planned for next Tuesday evening and one new member was welcomed.

K. C. Hall E. Palmer Bernard Walker

Pythian Sisters appoint committee for next sandwich night

At the last night meeting in the lodge hall the Most Excellent Chief Mrs Oral Mayo formed the committee for the next Pythian Sisters gathering a sandwich night committee includes Mrs Ed Wells and Mrs Ralph Waggoner A social hour and cards followed the business portion with good attendance.

Pythian Sisters Oral Mayo Ed Wells Ralph Waggoner

The Kallyard School of Scottish Novelists

The term Kallyard School labels modern Scottish writers who depict common folk life with heavy dialect. Notable figures include Ian Mac Laren and Sir James Barrie.

Ian MacLaren Sir James Barrie

Social calendar items from multiple clubs and groups

Page lists midweek gatherings in Lexington West Chester Kensington and auxiliary Rebekah and Odd Fellows meetings social hours lunches potluck suppers and church luncheons with hosts including Mrs Ted Crone Mrs W W Wilson Mrs Wes Meyers and Mrs M C Carstensen plus a Saturday Wallace Pl T A and a ten cent serial Roll calls include New Year thoughts and missionary programs with details on times locations and duties

Lexington Ladies Aid Society W. W. Wilson West Chester Kensington Wes Meyers Christian Ladies Aiq and Missionary W. W. McFarland Baptist Jades Missionary Pro M C. Carstensen East Second Street

Many Happy Returns Wedding Anniversary and Birthdays

Today marks the wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood. Birthdays noted include Mrs Ode Frr Zueon Mrs R H Walker Paul Dodder Mrs Mela Havel of Ainsworth Chriss Erlen bush Francienne Shaw eight years old Harry G Reynor two years old yesterday Marguerite and Marion Beason twins of Mr and Mrs Charles Beason turn thirteen.

Mrs F. W. Eastwood Ode Frr- Zueon R. H. Walker Paul Dodder Mela Havel Ainsworth Chrise Erlenbush Harry G. Reynor J. W. Enslin Marguerite and Marion Beason Charles Beason

Bud Rummelhart Visits Parental Home From CCC Camp

Riverside notes show Bud Rummelhart of the Solon CCC camp visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Rupert Rummelhart. Also listed are visitors from Iowa City and Fort Madison. Mrs Anna Hynek of Solon dies at Mercy Hospital Iowa City aged 77 with funeral at St Marys Solon and survivors including six sons and two daughters.

Riverside Francis Bud”) Rummelhart CCC Solon Rupert Rummelhart Albert Bekker Iowa City Albert Deutsch Bernard Kroes Fort Madison Anthony Yegsy Wily Charles Louis Frank Cedar Rapids Edward Victor Kate Barta John Bartosh Walker St. Mary's Church Michalek Joseph Birka Alex Méehaffey

Origin of American Settlers Traced to Great Britain

The passage notes that diverse mother countries in Europe and beyond supplied settlers to the colonies, with Great Britain identified as the mother country of the original American settlements.

Europe Great Britain

Mrs. E Blankenhorn High Score Winner at Bridge Party

Linsworth January 19 Saturday night Mr and Mrs John Buenneke hosted their supper club meeting. A covered dish supper preceded a bridge game. Mrs Eva Blankenhorn won the women high score prize and Don Rabenold won the men high score prize.

Linsworth John Buenneke Eva Blankenhorn Don Rabenold

Ann Templeman’s Third Birthday Party Details

Fifteen children attended Ann Templeman’s third birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R Templeman yesterday afternoon. Activities included games and gifts with Mother Goose table decor, horns and balloons, and a large angel food cake centerpiece baked as a birthday gift from Mrs. George C Stewart. Assisted by Mrs. Leland Morrison, Mrs. Walter Berger, Mrs. Guy Carlton, and Mrs. J. M. Lloyd, the party ran from 8 to 6 with dinner served at 5.

Ann Templeman R. §. Templeman Ann George C. Stewart Templeman Leland Morrison Walter Berger Guy Carlton J. M. Lloyd

Farewell Party Honors James Campbell Before Move

Darlene VanMeter hosted a farewell gathering for James Campbell after the Burlington Washington basketball game. Campbell departs tomorrow night for Bakersfield California to live with his sister Mrs Marjorie Frazia. The event at Mr and Mrs Lawrence Crull’s home featured dancing and refreshments.

Darlene VanMeter James Campbell Bakersfield Calif Marjorie Frazia Lawrence Crull Burlington- Washington

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

A cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 50 am at the home of Chris Dittmer 632 East Washington Street 28812 Presbyterian ladies are invited to Mrs Fred L Moore home for a stewardship play Ways and a Way and a 1 pm luncheon at 2803 street address remains.

Presbyterian Cottage — Prayer Meeting Chris. Dittmer East Washington Street

First State School for Blind in Ohio Established

The 1870s saw Ohio establish the first state-supported school for the blind, a move that spurred other states to follow with similar institutions.

Ohio

The Catnip Cure and the Kittens That Followed

A husband recalls a cat’s illness and a village lack of vets. After bringing home catnip, the cat recovers and unexpectedly multiplies into four kittens. The family debates humane endings, and the children attempt to rehome them. The narrator reluctantly volunteers to end the litter but cannot go through with it.

James J. Montague The Ark Humane Society

Balbriggan’s Linen Trade Oasis in Ireland

Balbriggan in Ireland sits 21 miles northeast of Dublin as a linen and cotton hub. The town is noted for its textile trades including galico and allied fabrics, drawing attention for its historical industry and market activity.

Balbriggan Ireland Dublin

Living Water Tank Giant Cactus Stores Like a Water Tank

The tree cactus, or giant cac tus, can hold up to 1000 gallons of water. Most of the plant’s body, especially stems and leaves, stores the water.

Inefficient coal use wastes domestic fuel in Qf 800 C16

A fragment notes that a large portion of coal bought for home use is wasted as smoke and heat escapes through chimneys. The text suggests an 800% or odd measure indicating excessive loss in the domestic coal system.

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Donis Canott Edith Jolly Mary Belie Olinger Mildred Pressly Joyce Buatteforth Dorothy Pearson Robert Sharpe Carol Stephens Vicctoria Canott Grace Houseal Rath Houseal Virginia Miller Mary Belle Olincer Helen Pearson Joyce Butterworth Carol Stephers Victoria Canott Grace Honseal Ruth Hou-seal Betty Lou Wood Edward Ziezlowsky S. Moore Rebekah Vicki Va Lustre Haldy V. Wittrig Kallyard School Bettes Pythian I SE Se Srae Ted Crone Francienne Shaw Ruth Shaw Bud”” Rummelhart E. Blankenhorn Ade Montague the Renegades Syndicate
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