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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1939

Page

3

Stout Family Holds Fifth Annual Reunion in Sunset Park

The Stout family met for the fifth annual reunion at Sunset Park with a noon cafeteria dinner and a program featuring songs and recitals. New officers were elected including Taylor Stout Jr as president and George Stout as vice president, with many Stout family members attending and a decision to hold the reunion on the third Sunday in July each year.

Stout Family Sunset Park Juanita Salterberg Ruth Stout Clyde Thompson Laura Jean Stout Taylor Stout, Jr George Stout Ethel Stout Veramella Stout Ruth and Taylor FE. Stout Lafe Donald Stout Lave Stout Lave Stout, Jr Jesse Stout Benjamin Stout JoAnne Kay Thompson Edward Erwin Stout Carl Martin Joe Klopfenstein Fred Klopfenstein Phillip Joe Billy Alice Ann JoAnne Kay Lafe Klopfenstein Clive Kermit Lafe Stouf Mary Belle Martha Florence Ruth Robert David Virginia George, Jr Ward Ervin John “Out Barbara Jean Lafe Stout, Jr Keith Barnes Junie Bennie Amos Stout Taylor Donald Ethel Elsie Laura Jean Earl Salterberg Juanita Mildred Kind Roger Taylor Stout Veramella Dennis Brohm Mary Marguerite J. W. Parks Azuba Parks Eugene Snider Stout

W H M S to Meet at West Chester

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester Methodist Church schedules a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Roy Bauer's home. All members are urged to attend.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the West Chester

Grapefruit Scientific Name and Regional Varieties

The grapefruit species is Citrus decumana. In tropical countries it is grown under various names such as pomelo pumelo pompelmous and shaddock.

Missionary Society to Have Luncheon Friday at Church

The Women s Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will hold a one o clock covered dish luncheon at the church Friday. Miss Margaret Cowden will be guest speaker with a program of special music. Committee members are Mrs T A Michels Mrs Mae Hopengardner and Mrs Frank Pearson. Members should bring table service for self and guest sandwiches and a dish to pass.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Margaret Cowden T. A. Michels Mae Hopengardner Frank Pearson Kolah Club Logan Ahrens West Chester Federated Church O.G.T. Bridge Club Harvey Waggoner Pythian Pass Chiefs Association Vic Crowe Walter R. Brown Priday W.H.M.S West Chester Roy Hauer Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society

Mrs Mable Wikoff Talks U S Shoe Problem

In Brighton a Pleasant Valley club meeting hears Mrs Mable Wikoff discuss the economic side of the U S shoe industry. The session includes games led by Mrs Tracy and Mrs Waterhouse with refreshments from Mrs Anderson and her daughters. Next gathering set with Mrs Werth.

Brighton Pleasant Valley Club L. T. LaMotte Myrtle Anderson Mable Wikoff United States Tracy Wire Waterhouse Anderson Grove Letts Margaret Anderson Lulu Johnson Werth

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Carl Roberts 208 East Washington Street The W C T U will hold its biblical institute in the home of Mrs Jennie Acheson Thursday July 20 beginning at 1030 a m

Presbyterian Cottage W.ct.u Bhcal Institute Jennie Acheson

Farm Mortgage Debt Rises Before and After War

The article estimates that United States farm mortgage debt grew by 40 billion dollars in the years just before and after the war, highlighting a substantial rise in obligations for farmers amid wartime and postwar periods.

United States

Japanese Doctor Links Appendicitis to Polished Rice

A Japanese physician traces rising appendicitis in Japan to polished rice. He says minute sand particles from rice polishing irritate the appendix, causing inflammation.

Japan

Jimmy McBurney Celebrates His Fifth Birthday Party

Five year old Jimmy McBurney marked his birthday with a lawn party at home yesterday from three to six. Mrs. Lee Holland directed games, followed by ice cream and cookies. Guests included Jimmy Haygreen Carl Humble Bobbie and Carol Binkert Geraldine Ruth Bartow Carolyn and Danny Holland.

Jimmy McBurney McBurney Lee Holland F. EK. Bartow Jimmy J. W. McBurney Jimmy Haygreen Carl Humble Bobbie Carol Binkert Geraldine Ruth Bartow Carolyn Danny Holland

Lexington Ladies Shower for Mrs May Bishop

The Lexington Circle met in the church basement for a July meeting and presented a shower of kitchen gifts to Mrs May Bishop whose home was destroyed by fire this summer. Committee members Mary Oldfield Doris Tadlock and Lea Paul organized the event with garden flowers and refreshments.

Lexington Lexington Circle May — Bishop Mary Oldfield Doris Tadlock Lea Paul

Birthday announcements for local residents

Florence Durst of Welm an observes her eighty fifth birthday. Loren Lee son of Melvin Ginger sch celebrates his fifth birthday. Donald Joe son of Supt and Mrs Mr Tandy of West Chester turns five. Jackie James is eleven. Frances Stifel Sternioff marks a birthday in Johannesburg Africa, daughter of Hannah Eicher Balley.

Florence Durst Welman Three Quarter Century Club Loren Lee Melvin Gingersch Donald Joe Mr. Tandy West Chester Frances .Stifel Sternioff Johannesburg Africa Hannah Eicher Balley

Build New Chimney and Repair Schoolhouse at Spread Eagle

Spread Eagle school in Glendale receives repairs including a new chimney and a new floor. A coal house cement project is finished. construction will follow. Mrs. Thos. Gerdes hosts the N. 8 S. A. club, with ice cream and cake. Miller of Chicago visits Mrs. Thomas Gerdes. Local neighbors aid in oats harvest and threshing plans are set to start Monday with Harold White in charge.

Thos. Gerdes Glendale Spread Eagle School Aid Bennie Schantz Harry EK. Miller Chicago States Thomas Gerdes William McCartney David Harry Gerdes Bam Munson Floyd Chambers David Kleese Harold White

There’s a Good Reason You're Constipated

A health note explains constipation may come from lacking dietary bulk and excess refined foods. It recommends adding natural bulking foods such as Kellogg’s All-Bran and drinking plenty of water to ease bowel movements.

Kellogg's

Social Calendar Highlights West Chester Week

A dense social calendar lists VFW Span ay hte-Gases Royal Neighbors and several clubs. Evelyn Wox worth and Nellie Thompson plan luncheons. Wednesday includes women's golf at 9 am and Country club lunch at 12 45 pm. Thursday features potluck dinner at 6 30 pm and O.G.T bridge at 8 pm.

V.F.W Royal Neighbors Mra Rose Lewis Merry Maid Club Evelyn Woxworth Pan Country Club Nellie Thompson Sunshine Community Club John Koehler Legion Auxiliary Legion

Richland Homecoming committee plans August dates

The Richland homecoming committee announces a Centennial Homecoming for August 17 18 and 14 with planning underway. Returns mention Supt. and Mrs. O K Wright visiting Iowa City and local fruit crops near completion. The piece notes local club events birthdays and gatherings including the White ker club and Lake Wapello picnic.

Mes A. Neville Richland Richlands Ecomng Washington O .K. Wright Iowa City

Threshing Season Highlight: Charlie Wylie Drives Ford Deluxe

Charlie Wylie leads threshing efforts this year aboard a new Ford deluxe sedan. Community notes praise efficiency and the bold choice of vehicle during harvest time.

Charlie Wylie

Drones In Bee Hives Born From Unfertilized Eggs

The article explains queen bees lay three egg types two fertilized and one unfertilized. Fertilized eggs can become queens or workers based on larval food. Unfertilized eggs develop into male drones.

Pearson London Weekly

Summertime Recipes From Gracehill Ladies Aid

Gracehill Ladies Aid members shared summertime recipes in a meeting last week and plan to pass them on to readers. The menu includes gelatin desserts, nut brittle substitutes, a cold salad dressing, carrot salad, plum dumplings, apple fritters, two cup cake, and a note on English alphabet clarity per Collier's Weekly.

Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Lan Boove Alice A. J. Robertson

Right, But Dead While the Supreme Court

A wry Pittsburgh Gazette Times remark warns that legal right of way at street crossings does not guarantee safety, noting that being right can still lead to death for pedestrians.

Supreme Court Eo Street Pittsburgh Gazette Times

Amrine Burned While Tractor Water Scalds Arm

Carl Amrine suffered a severe scald on his right arm Friday afternoon while beshing for Elmer Reschley when a tractor cap radiator flew off and water sprayed onto his arm. Nearby workers and neighbors were mentioned in a series of brief notes detailing visits and threshing activity through the week.

Merrimac Carl Amrine Beshing Elmer Reschley Andrew Ashlman Lester Nicola Jake Burger Alvin Beale Roy Eshelman Boyd Luntz Charley Zear Vivian Dean Joan Thompson Lester Nicolas Emma Diers Harlan Diers Julius Crile Minnie Karl Smith Lester Neff Elmer Rosehley Glen Shafer

NIRA Notes and Local Social Items

Social items from Fair View and Kinross include a W Silver Tea invitation by the Social circle for Fair View Aid society. Roy Yoder baling hay. Muriel Kirkpatrick's daughter Mrs Harold Bremer returning to Chicago after a visit. Mrs Howard Dorrance removing tonsils at Sigourney. and Orville Hadek at the T C Encampment near Indian last week. Bill Dorrance has a new combine.

J. B. Hanley NIRA Fair View Aid Society Kinross Bill Dorrance Roy Yoder Muriel Kirkpatrick Harold Bremer Chicago Howard Dorrance Sigourney Orville Hadek T. C

Oblique Reproof and Flattery in Subtle Address

The passage notes a method to soften reproof by indirectness and flattery, praising a diplomat who can influence without overtly implying it serves the recipient. It highlights the skill of persuasion that avoids explicit self-serving language.

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