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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
3
Bobby Bell son of Mr and Mrs Willard Bell celebrated his third birthday Monday evening. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Virgil Pardon enjoyed a family dinner with Bobby and his parents. Pink and white decorations and an angel food cake highlighted the celebration as Bobby received numerous gifts.
A bridge group that meets biweekly after Y's Men's Club dinners was entertained last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Logan. Five tables played with high prize awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Warren. Hostess served dessert to the women before the men returned from the club dinner.
West Sunset reports a four door Model A purchase by Will Mitchell from Tucker & Anderson. Ruth Baker hosts and tests schedule notes. Severe cold causes school vacation and drifted roads hinder mail delivery. Ruth Baker joins a declamatory contest at Taylor school in humorous division.
A historical note indicates that natural gas was mentioned as early as 1775 in archival records, suggesting early awareness though not yet developed for widespread use.
Gwendolyn Holland at 611 S. 2nd 143 Red advertises Colonial yarns with affordable pricing. Knitters are drawn to the quality and value offered.
Trinity Lutheran church marks its fifth anniversary with a Friday banquet at 6 30 in the church basement. Ladies Aid led by Mrs Elmer Guenther organizes. members should inform the hostess of guest counts. The evening features talks and music as entertainment.
Wellman January 29 the Wellman W C T U held a pot luck dinner at 6 p m and a program at 7 30 p m in the Wellman M E church. Participants included Misses Marjorie Shing Marjorie Bush Gale Yoder Marjorie Miller and Mrs Marie Netser. Mrs Pearl Stephens Whistler of Washington the dramatic coach gave a reading.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a 2:30 PM meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. O. K. Schmitt at 827 East Washington. Mrs. J. D. Dayton will lead the program with a talk based on the study book Toward Christian America.
Damascus Shrine members held a business meeting at the Maronie Temple last evening. They voted to donate five dollars to the shoe fund and organized a benefit dance and bene fit bridge party for a future date.
Mrs. Joe Maxwell hosted the E O W club at her home with ten members present. Two guests, Mrs. Glen Hayes and Mrs. Dill Roilean, attended. After the business meeting refreshments followed, assisted by her sister Mrs. Ernest Garrett. The next meeting is set for February 11 at Mrs. Anne Norton's home.
The notice lists activities across organizations with times and locations including Royal Neghbors and Woodman installation at Woodman hall, Baptist church reception, Philathea class at 715 East Washington, Ken sington at Mrs. Howard Mc Bride’s home, Rosemary club gathering, Lincoln P T A meeting, Fort nightly club, Fleur de lis luncheon, Friday banquet, Home Missionary society, and Presbyterian Ladies social, noting a date change.
Local item from Highland Center reports W R Murphy traveling to Illinois to visit relatives. Mrs Floyd Martin improves while staying with sister Mrs Earl Steele in Washington. Community attendees visit Jefffrey Wallace and Lee Colton sales. Multiple locals note visits and mild social activity despite heavy snow.
Observations show many migratory birds entering England from Southern Europe and Africa with males arriving about a week earlier than females. The pattern notes timing differences in spring arrivals across species observed by local ornithologists.
The National Rifle Association described a round of ammunition as a complete cartridge with a bullet case powder and primer, outlining the four components.
Booster club members decided at their meeting yesterday to make two quilts. A Friday afternoon work session will be at Mrs. Fred Stewart’s home, with plans to finish at the next regular meeting. The yesterday gathering at Mrs. Arthur Duensing’s home had 19 members present and a noon potluck luncheon. Mrs. Mae Smith, president, led the business portion after lunch.
The Ladies Social organization of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Leland Morrison home. Miss Mary Moore from New York City, a youth worker, will address the program as a guest speaker. Members should note the date change from next Friday.
Royal Neighbors and Wood Man lodges plan a joint installation at Woodman Hall tonight. All officers are urged to attend as meetings and ceremonies begin at 8 o'clock.
Des Moines Iowa residents were urged to back a campaign for a merit based public service. Mrs E A Hunt led the effort to persuade both major parties to pledge to end patronage and adopt merit appointments. A nationwide petition drive aims for half a million signatures by May 15 with about 50 advisory members guiding the effort.
Miss Louise Wasson Alvin Shebeck Jimmie Young Crawfordsville Bobby Olds Catherine Jean Morris Mildred Van Dyke Mrs H C Finney John Kenneth Patterson celebrate birthdays today in Crawfordsville and Ainsworth with well wishes. Neighbors extend good cheer to each honoree and their families.
Mrs J D McLaughlin hosted the Priscilla club at her East Main street home yesterday afternoon. Twelve members attended the usual social gathering and were served refreshments at the conclusion.
A gallon of paint typically covers about WN square feet with one coat and 20 to 300 square feet with two coats, indicating substantial variation by surface and application.
District Four notes a three day snow closure then reopening. Golia Miller visited his father B F Miller in Iowa City Tuesday after his Friday operation. Mrs Ray Benson and Miss Olive Hazen stayed with their sister Mrs George Weigman and attended a birthday dinner Monday evening.
The national bank note arose in the Civil War as the government funded military needs through bond sales and greenbacks. Mrs. L. V. Hazen hosted family gatherings with daughters Mrs. Rodney Arnold, Mrs. Edna Ruebsam, and Mrs. Lloyd Robertson of Waterloo. The J. L. McGraw family visited H. J. Brenneman and cared for Deborah, with Mrs. Brenneman and Deborah recovering well.
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