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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1934

Page

6

Local Social News Highlights From Wellman and Riverside

Socials report activities on January 27 to January 29 include a Hedrick wedding as Vera Loomis marries Marion Augustine at the Methodist parsonage, Wellman marriage of Marie Waddle to Russell Darnell, Wellman goings on with H. W. club farewell, and Riverside events such as the Robert Allen Woman's Relief corps installation and Sorosis Club meetings plus bridge and euchre gatherings.

Vera Loomia Arthur Loomis Richland Marion Augustine Andy Augustine West of Washington Hedrick B. G. Hawkins Winifred Carris John Sherman Washington Glen Anderson Keota J. J. Colbert W. R. CC Riverside Riverside Robert Allen Woman's Relief Corps Rt. H. Helleman

Youthful Two-Piece Frock Publishes Smart Day to Night Style

A fashion feature presents a two-piece dress concept in soft blue gray angora wool with Scotch plaid velveteen trim. It highlights a tee collar, jabot-like blouse ends, a wrap-around skirt, and easy making instructions with yardage for multiple sizes. Pattern No. 5416 targets sizes from 12 to 42.

Postmaster Post Contest Draws Many Applicants

El Paso Texas reports Yeleta, the oldest town in the state, has a flood of interest for the postmastership. Ruby Ambler, acting postmistress, says 19 persons have registered to take the civil service examination.

EL Paso Tex U.P Texas Yeleta Ruby EK. Ambler

Priscilla Club Meets Tuesday Afternoon at Berdo Home

The Priscilla club will meet Tuesday at 2 20 PM at the home of Mrs T J Berdo 111 East 7th. The Rosemary club plans a Tuesday evening gathering with Mr and Mrs Donald Brown on January 30.

Joe Maxwell Matt Johnson Asa Johnsau Ella Conkila Keota Ernest Garrett Diu Boileau Maxwell Priscilla Club T. J. Berdo East 7Th The Rosemary Club Mrs Donald Brown

Community club meetings and notices for January events

Multiple small group meetings listed: Wednesday Snowball Social with Mrs. Carl Jarrard and entertainment committee. Navajo club with Mrs. J L Brookhart. H J club under Mrs. Joe To Rockhurst. new Ladies Auxiliary of Washington County post of Veterans of Foreign Wars to be instituted January 31 at K C hall with 8 25 pm start and charter applications via Mrs. W J Cummings or Mrs. Prank Hudspeth. Bethel Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. Prank Pears. Eureka Ladies Aid elect officers with meeting January 6 21 and sewing info. miscellaneous notes and garbled text.

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Community club meetings and social notices listed

Thursday The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs Esther Hamilton next Thursday after noon Feb 4 The H H club meets with Miss Corrine Orlez Thursday Feb 1 Holl call Meat Recipes Program committees Mrs S P Finch and Mrs J J Hoxworth The C C s of the West Chester M E church monthly social at the hotel Thursday Feb 1 Serving committee includes Mrs Mabel Griffith Mr Belva Carris and Mrs Clarence Lynn Pp O Chapter 1 meets Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs George Freshwaters 1141 Wastagion Pounders thay

Pilotburg H. H. Club Corrine Orlez Holl P. Finch J. J. Hoxworth West Chester George Freshwaters Wastagion Pounders

Harmony Club Meeting Moves to New Location This Thursday

The Harmony Community club will gather Thursday afternoon with Mrs Will Sheetz. Bring scissors and thimble. The Christian Ladies Aid hosts a 116¢ social at Mrs Ralph Willinmis 726 N Ave C. Activities include monologues recitations songs and a town project by seventh graders. Virginia Snyder wins prize for composition The Thief and the Dog.

Harmony Community Club Will Sheetz Christian Ladtice Aid Ralph Willinmis N. Ave. C

Brain shrinkage study from the University of Illinois

The University of Illinois reports humans show about 50 cubic centimeters less brain volume, roughly a 3 percent decrease, over thousands of years. The finding highlights gradual brain mass decline in archaeological samples and supports theories of long term brain evolution.

The University of Illinois

Coruehog signup meetings listed across Marion towns

Township committees announce additional Coruehog sign-up sessions in Marion area. Events include Eureka school all day Saturday January 27 and Shiloh school all day Monday January 2. Progress reported at Franklin school 2945 Pres. Roosevelts Birthday ball. Community drives urge assistance via committee members.

Marion Townsail Eureka School Shiloh Franklin School

Rural School News Highlights Attendance and Christmas Program

Marie M Sehmitt reports several pupils with perfect attendance this semester including Dorothy Webb Virginia Webb Wilma Snyder Lola Snyder and Mary Redlinger. December saw a busy Christmas program on December 21 with songs and a recital Robbie's Letter to Santa by Keith Webb.

Marie M. Sehmitt Dorothy Virginia Webb Wilma Jean Lola Mae Snyder Mary Catherine Redlinger

Fortnightly Club Seeks Continuance Health Unit and Oct Convention

Fortnightly club members at the Y discussed endorsing the county health unit and hosting the first district federated club convention next October. The meeting featured Mrs. W L Yaw on Women of Alaska, two vocal solos by Ruth Davis, and a donation-probing agenda including dues, junior Fortnightly notes, and budget considerations for school milk and the public library.

Kate Ingram John Younkin William O'Loughlin J. 8. Bailey Carrie Iden R. H. Heitmaan Edward Bushek Katy Ingram William Griffin Jesse Sleichter Carl Craig Sorosis Study Club D. C. Sterett Henry Iowa City Ross Carroll Summer Iowa Ethel Flynn Nellie Quinn Iowa State Harold Cress Roy Miller KE. KE. Blythe Maude Cress Bird Cress Faye Cress Laura Cress Estelle Critz Arleigi Frost Alina Griffin Birdie Godlove Irma Heignan H. Holt Rage Karel Helen Kron Agatha Miller Ola O'Loughlin Alma Ott Iva McCreedy Nettie Reardon Washington Arleigh Frost Bird Cross Federated Club W. L. Yaw Alaska Ruth Davis Carolyn MecCleery Yaw McFarland Tamaree Barrett Willoughby Schnabel Marshal Sitka Alaskan Native Sisterhood Helen Masson Clara Huber Richard MccCleery Roger Sherman Boneta Larby J. C. Boice C. A. Speer Carl Roberts Bilsie Glassburner Ella Gordon Ivan Rehmel

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