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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

6

Initiation Held by Chapter J P E F Last Evening

Four candidates were initiated in Chapter J P E F at the home of Mrs Orville Elder. President Mrs T L Brookhart led the meeting with talks from Eva Denny and Mrs Smith W Brookham on P E O and reciprocity luncheons in Washington. A musical interlude and luncheon followed, hosted by committee chair Elyair man Homer Stephen and others.

Orville Elder T. L. Brookhart Eva Denny Smith W. Brookham Washington P. EB. O National Capital Gertrude Bowman Glen Laffer Fort Dodge L. S. Patterson Ralph Smith California Kenneth Carris Ave. J. M. Lloyd Homer Stephen Elyair Man Robert Brinton W. J. Masson

Anniversary Program Set for Boo. W. Club on July 29

Boo. W. club members plan an anniversary program July 29 at Mr. Ea Grayson’s home. A prior picnic and supper events occurred this week with Harmony club meeting at Mrs. Wheelan’s home and guests from Mills. Mrs. Graham and daughter helped with refreshments as Barbara Brook read a poem Our Flag.

BR Oo. W Ea Grayson Amos Norton Sunset Park Laura Graham Graham Everett Stewart Keowa Ed Graysons Mills Catharine Marguerite Hardy Harmony Club John Wheelan Mfim Washington Barbara Brook John Davidin Near West Chester Davidson Estelle Frank Kephart Dorothy Thompson Joliet

Wonderful New Face Powder Promises Youthful Look

Ad copy touts MELLO-GLO facial powder as a powder that improves complexions and protects skin. It claims a special tint and finish that appear youthful, long wear, and smooth coverage while reducing pore visibility. Sherman Urogs, druggists.

Sherman Uros, Lruggists

Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church meeting

The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church will gather Friday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Marsh Bailey for a daytime social event.

The Presbyterian Church Marsh Bailey Rebekah Women's Foreign Missionary Society of M. E. Church Ssomer Stephen

Two Iowa couples wed in Nashua ceremony amid travel plans

Miss Faithe Walter and Miss Hazel Walter wed in Nashua joining with Charles Shellabarger and Raymond Satterthwaite. Both brides, Grandview High School graduates, attended Cedar Falls State Teachers College and will farm near Conesville and Summit respectively. Also noted is the death of Edward Watts of Des Moines after a fall, with survivors including two sons and two daughters.

Columbus Junction Faithe Walter Ella C. Walter Grandview Charles Shellabarger Egeebert Shellabarger Conesville Hazel Walter Raymond Satterthwaite John Satterthwaite Muscatine William Kent McGregor Caves Grandview High School State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Shellabarger Washington Concord Township Satterthwaite Shiloh Summit Edward Watts Des Moines A. Hospital Augusta Williams Frank van Horn Cotter

Social and Club Calendar from the United Presbyterian and Other Groups

The social calendar lists meetings of the Women's Missionary Society and United Presbyterian church groups, plus the Rebekah lodge and various auxiliary societies. Families at the Ghott Country Club plan July Fourth picnics with golf tennis and a potluck dinner, while changes note later July dates for the Woman's Relief Corps and other activities.

Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Country Club Woman's Relief Corps

Library romance reveals crosswords and a college romance

A librarian Pauline Verlaine nicknamed Polly befriends an elderly patron through crossword puzzles. She discovers he is a college student disguising himself as an antique suitor to win her attention. He reveals his plan and asks to marry when older. Polly agrees.

Auline- Verlaine Apollo Polly Pauline Verlane Bulfinch Tie

Grinnell Student Owns Car, Needs No Aid

A Grinnell student states personal independence by owning a car and requiring no financial aid from scholars or donors. The report notes self-sufficiency and resourcefulness in meeting campus life costs without external assistance.

Grinnell

New Golf Ball Marks for Easy Player Identification

A new golf ball in England features a bright red identification number stamped on each of its six poles. This allows players to instantly recognize their ball even when the lie is poor in rough conditions.

England

After Taxi Ride, College Ends Student Car Aid

A Atchison woman credits her husband for proof of love seen when he looked at her during a taxi ride rather than at the meter. The board of Tuinnel College announced that they will no longer provide aid to students who drive their own cars.

Atchison Tuinnel College

Leonore Lucky to Get Tickets

Jerry faces a dilemma over obtaining football game tickets as costs climb and two women Leonore Tucker and Gloria Manners entangle his plans. He arranges seats to avoid discomfort, while Gloria reveals she hoped to accompany him. Leonore cancels a near engagement for her mother, and Jerry ends up with Gloria at the event.

Erry Joslin Jerry Connecticut Leonore Gloria Manners Athletic Association Yong Gloria Leonore Tucker Leonores Mis Vane Mobdy Terry Mother Willie Stone Tick Tiane McC Tore WAU Ss Pss Hels Fry

Intercence and Leadership Warn of Long-Run U.S. Freedom

A brief quote from Country Home praising school children in America for sustaining national freedom for the next century. The line highlights faith in youth and leadership within the education system.

America

Troubled Life Echoes Across Quiet Village

A Bulfulo News brief notes how life mirrors elsewhere with a riv eting machine next door and a woodpecker under the eaves, illustrating common village annoyances.

Unian Dbulfulo News

Obituary of Jennie Vincent Pulver

Jennie Vincent Pulver born December 22 1879 was first child of G and M J Vincent on a Washington county Iowa farm. She married Isaac Pulver February 21 1906 and lived on farms nearby for 25 years with three daughters Marie Ruth and Martha Louise. Survived by parents husband three daughters a co daughter and three sisters and three brothers in Iowa and Michigan affiliations with United Presbyterian church and local women’s groups.

Fennie Vincent Pulver Jennie Vincent G. Vincent Washington County Iowa Vincent Hopewell Country School Jennie Wulver United Presbyterian Church Vig Washingto County Hospital Ivy Threes Charles Brown Flint Michigan Chalmers Stirg¢ohn Kenta Nelle Weimer Cumberland Grace Vincent Earl Vincent Guthrie Cencer Tow

Student Wins Seven Prizes At University Of Tennessee

MEMPHIS Tennessee Webster Price Dunway of Selmer captured seven of eleven honors awarded to University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy graduates this spring. He won the faculty medal, fronor certificate Blidd medal for materia medica and four other prizes for his research work.

Sity Tennessee School of Pharmacy Webster Price Dunway Selmer Tenn Tle Fronor Materia Medica

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