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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1938

Page

3

Oweseca Camp Fire Held By Local Girls and Guardian

The Oweseca group of Camp Fire girls held a council fire Tuesday evening at the home of their Guardian Mrs Ed Han lid Dowell assisted in the ceremony. Virginia Robertson was joined by Margery Logan ris Gray and Doris Beatty to receive the end rank in Camp Fire and work were given to all the girls.

Oweseca Campire Ed Han George Dowell Virginia Robertson Margery Logan Ris Gray Doris Beatty Wood Worg

Damascus Shrine Plans Future Activities and Events

Members of Damascus Shrine No. 10 met at the Ma Temple to map upcoming plans. A benefit bridge is planned for February with date to be announced, plus an all day sewing event on February 2 and a ceremonial in February or March.

Mascus Shrine Mare Temple

Wellman Faculty Hosts Dinner Party

Wellman high school faculty held their monthly party Saturday evening after a six o clock dinner at the Lyall Smith home. Honored guest was Pt. H. B. Ross on his birthday with a homemade cake. Cards provided the end of a social evening. Garden Club officers were elected and installed at the Henry Willhauer home with Mrs Gingerich as president and a regular meeting set for the third Friday each month.

Wellman Lewis Lyall Smith Helen Morse Miss Bedd Pt. H. BE. Ross Garden Club Henry Willhauer Na Gingerich Joe Free Ilo Smith H. E Grace Durian H. F. Ross

Booster Club Meeting Noted With Mrs Page Hosts Members

Booster club members met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Orley Page with six members present. Entertainment by Mrs. Guy Stumpf and Mrs. Page. luncheon for eight, a birthday cake centerpiece, and guests attended. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday with Mrs Page.

Booster Club Orley Page Guy Stumpf Pages Mpf Page

Substitute pricing sparks business warning

The note warns that selling a substitute for 666 is risky and may barely beat the cost of a substitute, stressing that customers are vital assets. It cautions that losing customers jeopardizes the business and that 666 price is notably higher than a substitute option.

Social Calendar Highlights Week Events and Dinners

Thursday listings include O. G. T. club afternoon Mrs. Lloyd Arnold Lexington Ladies Aid Mrs. Everett Huber and Lincoln P. T. A. meeting at 3 26 Disbieteers at schoolhouse Kolah club dinner at noon host to provide potatoes coffee and bread each family to bring dish silver and two dishes to pass H W W club all day meeting Mrs Dick Blanchard bring dish to pass sandwiches table service needle and thimble Ww J club afternoon Mrs Blanche Shalla Friday many clubs including Ws ace Mrs Jessie Brindley 609 South Third avenue Friendship club and families co operative dinner Davis sisters bring two dishes to pass sandwiches table service Independent club afternoon nave Mrs H J Brenneman Christian Ladies Missionary and Aid society joint meeting 2 15 p m Mrs Vernon Carter at parsonage

O. G. T. Club Lloyd Arnold Lexington Ladies Aid Society Everett Huber Lincoln P. T. A Kolah Club Charles Jackson H. WW Dick Blanchard Blanche Shalla H. M.S M. BP Sharch Jessie Brindley South Third Avenue Friendship Club Davis Sisters H. J. Brenneman Christian Ladies Missionary and Aid Society Vernon Carter

Clubs and Societies Postpone Meetings Due to Cold

A number of club gatherings planned for yesterday were postponed with no new dates. The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church and the E O W club canceled their evening meetings at the homes of Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs. Glenn Hayes respectively. Rosemary club members will meet tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Brown instead with the Browns hosting. February 8.

Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Carolyn Hamilton Glenn Hayes Rosemary Club Donald Brown Mrs. Brown

Ancient beliefs on foods and remedies from Greek lore

Ancient cautions and cures link foods to health and fortune. Curative cress crossing fearsome toothaches, beans blamed for bad omens or stalled life, garlic for army might, olives for memory, endive for headaches, lettuce for insomnia, and pennyroyal for preventing drunkenness.

California Antique Owners Rush To Retain Legal Claim

California owners who sell antiques without knowing their true value retain a legal claim under the law for three years. The rule appears in recent notices guiding sellers on disclosure and rights.

California

Girl Scouts Dinner and Meeting at Y M C A

Troop 1 of the Girl Scouts met Monday evening at the Y M C A for a regular gathering followed by dinner. Guests included Mrs. George Mohr and Joan Scott, with Mrs. Mohr as a prospective new captain and Joan as a potential member. Several girls played games before the meal.

Girl Scouts George Mohr Joan Scott

Mrs. Fitzsimmons Wins Bridge Honors

In Riverside on January 26 a St Marys parish card party drew a good crowd despite a blizzard. Twenty bridge euchre and pinochle tables determined winners with Mrs Dorothy Fitzsimmons top in bridge and Naomi Dautremont consolation. Edward Muller snagged euchre high and C V Dautremont won pinochle. Edward Muller received the door prize. several names listed for other awards. About 125 dollars was raised for the church treasury. Vincent Clear led the group as chairman and Joseph P Quinn was secretary treasurer.

Dorothy Fitzsimmons Naomi Dautremont Edward Muller Irene Digney C. V. Dautremont Emmett Waldschmidt Peter Sehneider Louis Herman Heitzman Duane Sehneider Alvin Yeggy Church Treasury Vincent Clear Joseph P. Quinn Harold M. Crease Mabel Clark Frances Brittin Ray Cummines Ray Cummings Clair Flynn William Ingram

Mrs Stanley Smith Honored at Farewell Party

Chapter Y T T T honored Mrs. Stanley Smith at a farewell dessert bridge held at the home of Mrs. Harold M. Putnam. She moves with her husband to Waverly next week, and the three tables wore purple and gold. Mrs. Raymond Dayton won the high score prize. Mrs. Smith received the low score prize, and a farewell gift was presented.

T.T.T Stanley Smith Harold M. Putnam

Tobacco Planting Limits Spark Maryland Growth Surge

Virginia restricted tobacco plant numbers per person in the mid seventeenth century but Maryland growers exploited the limits.

Virginia Maryland

Kalona Area Observes 47th Anniversary and Local Socials

Kalona residents mark the 47th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Sommers with a 6:30 dinner at their home, hosting relatives from Kalona and nearby areas. The issue also highlights a birthday surprise for Weldon Yoder, a War McKinley Relief Corps meeting with officer installations, a farewell for the Shalla couple moving south of Washington, a quilting party hosted by Mrs. Leo TeBockhorst, and a standards Oil agents dinner with bridge games and prizes among attendees.

Kalona Godfrey Sommers Clifford Sommers Mary Sommers Nettie Alice Sleichter McKinley Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall Riverside Ola O'Loughlin Alma Micheal Florence Feldman Margaret Friese Grace Til Ed Reranek George Schultz John Shalla Darlene Jesse Shalla Joe TeBoekhorst Latitia Leo TeBockhorst Mary McGraw Carrie Bailey Joe TeBockhorst John Shalla, Jr Wilma TeBockhorst Washington Ed Connor Nancy Kay Emma Bopp Olive Warren

Birthday Celebrants Listed in Local Notices

Besse Conger, Edith Boileau Reister, Alice Carr, Georgia Mus, and Charles Shalla celebrate birthdays today. Milford Anderson also marks a birthday, while Eldon Whitthoft turns seven.

Edith Boileau Reister Alice Carris Georgia Mus Charles Shalla Milford Anderson Eldon Whitthoft

The Paul Revere House in Boston Landmark

The Paul Revere House on North Square Boston is the oldest dwelling in the city built about 1660 near the North Church where lanterns signaled British arrival in 1775.

Paul Revere Boston North Square Old North Church

Cathedral Town planning grant surpasses two centuries in Finland

A million euro planning grant for Cathedral Town reflects a 200 yearold Finnish policy. Municipal authorities draft building bylaws and a state council confirms them under the 1734 building code. Private enterprise leads actual construction, with city investment only when housing is needed.

Finland Council of State

Seeds That Have Wings and Water Travel Traits

Seeds of trees such as maples disperse by wind using winged or flat sails. Water dispersed seeds like coconuts rely on strong, buoyant shells. The coconut shell floats due to air pockets and is wrapped in fiber that resists saltwater decay.

Co operative Banking Origin in 1849 Eilenburg Prussia

Herman Schulze Delitzsch conceived the idea of cooperative banking and launched it in 1849 at Eilenburg Prussia. He aimed to free carpenters and shoemakers from usury by securing fair joint liability loans for them.

Herman Schulze- Delitzsch Eilenburg Prussia

Slayer slayer case update in Louisville confession

Federal agents state Wen dell Forrest Bowers confessed after capture in Louisville Kentucky that he shot and killed Mrs. William V Carpenter during a burglary of her home near Philadelphia on December 13 verifying the crime and its motive.

Wendell Forrest Bowers Louisville William V. Carpenter Philadelphia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jsocal Oweseca Group Damascus Harry Donaldson Mrs. Fitzsimmons Bridge St. Mary’s Hall St. Mary's Parish S.a.e Weldon Yoder A. B. GC. Club Helen Pauline Virrginia Peterseim Grace Shetler Carol Saforek Aurel Hannah Cleola Grady Vera Strickler Lyle Fry James Moore Ned Fry S. W. Yoder Ed Kern Standard Oil J. Evans Lown Harold Cress Ainsworth George Leibbe Letts Russell Winegarden Wm. Ross Keota Besse Conger C.s.lemmon John W. Lemmon Optometrists Et Side Squar New York Morningside Heights William T. Manning Christendom St. Peter’s Rome Seville Spain Abner Jed Williker O’ Union Link Oakey Link Nelly Hubrite Rothschild’s
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