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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1934

Page

6

Frock Shapes Wardrobe For Water Seasons In Town Or Country

Fashion note promotes a tub ready frock in white check with crinkle fabric. It highlights vertical seams for a slimmer silhouette and easy tailoring. The New Fashion Book offers Pattern No. 5610 for sizes 14 through 44 with yardage and mail order details from Times Square New York.

Ma Paper Care Fashion Center P. O Times Square New York Sarzrists United Ryndicate Fee

Loyalty Licht Hearers Missionary Meeting and Picnic

The Loyalty Licht Hearers of the Presbyterian church gathered at the Michela home on Tuesday July 16 for a missionary program and yard picnic. They sang Stand Up for Jesus and heard a missionary prayer. Mrs T A Michels distributed aprons to be finished for the Haines home in Alnuska. Hetty Michels spoke on Saying Money for Our Missionary Society. Janice Pry told a story. A 4 plate supper followed in the yard.

Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Michela Jesus T. A. Michels Haines Almuska Hetty Michels Missionary Society Janice Pry

Brighton and Titus Shoppers Noted in Local Visit

Mrs Clarence Sehofer of Brighton and her mother Mrs Mart Burroughs of Titus were seen shopping here yesterday. The brief sighting highlights a day of local commerce and social visits.

Clarence Sehofer Brighton Mart Burroughs Titus

Cream Cheese Sandwiches Shine in Summer Creations

A feature on sandwich evolution praises cream cheese as a versatile base for luncheon, buffet, and supper items. It suggests a bright summer option using whole wheat bread, generous black raspberry jelly, and a smooth cream cheese layer for refined or casual tastes.

Earl of Sandwich Sandwich

Birthday Celebrations Span Ottumwa Area Toasts

The notice lists birthday occurrences in Ottumwa and nearby towns. Mrs. J. S. McElhinney marked her day with early breakfast guests, while Martha Jean Crossett and Nellie Anderson had birthday and dinner gatherings. Families from Riverton to Wellman joined in parties and cake, with Durst kinship noted and a birthday poem read in her honor.

Martha Jean Crossett Carl Crossett Nellie Anderson Martha Jean I. C. Steele Rivreide Donald Steele Council Bluffs Ruth McMillan Yuba City Calif McMillan Jean Joy Gilman Will Mee " Aspaworth David Durst Sunset Park Maude Durst F. Mason J. Ro Houston Ottumwa Rory Parks Afton Roy Gardner Walter Bauer Edgar Stewart Bruce Gardner West Chester Everett Denison Manude Durst Win Durst Wellman Filmer Durst Washington

Birthday Greetings to Mother on 80th Anniversary

A son-in-law writes warm birthday greetings for his mother on her 80th, reflecting on aging and family memories from July 18, 1854 birth to 1934 celebration. Also mentions Alexandre Dumas Jr born July 24, 1802 in Villers-Cotterets, France who died December 1, 1870 and quotes about a mother's heart.

Alexandre Dumas, Jr Villere-Cotterets France

Local shoppers and visitors mingle in Washington county crowds

Mr Etta Ruxbaum of Crawfordeville and Mr Mrs Joe Utterback of Ainsworth shopped here yesterday along with Mrs Milton Norton and newborn Phyllis Valeen who left for Forkport. The baby born at Washington county hospital and visiting grandparents Mr Mrs Val Fabr Robert and Nancy Brown will return to Burlington tonight. Other locals include Jay Blankenhorn Ottumwa Pete and John Kaufman Wayland L Bullard Ottumwa and George Gobble Gladwin with Wellman crowds enjoying Aimee Semple McPherson at Central Park last night.

Etta Ruxbaum Crawfordeville Joe Utterback Ainsworth Milton Norton Phyllis Valeen Ay Fockport Norton Washington County Hospital Val Fabr Robert Nancy Brown Marsh W Bailey Burlington George Gobble Gladwin Wellman Washington Central Park Aimee tSemple MicPherson

Community calendar items and local notices from Riverside era

Social calendar lists a thimble bee, picnic at Sunset Park, and church gatherings with prayer meetings and missionary society events. Obituary notes Mary Fesler of Riverside, info on graveside service and surviving relatives. Local sports results include a diamond game win by Clair Flynn 14 5 and Hills at Riverside ballpark 5 1.

Rural Women and Club Meetings Set for Thursday

Rural Woman's club will meet with Mrs Frank Pringle Thursday afternoon. The West Chester J W Baker relief corps No 800 will meet Thursday after noon July 26. Washington township Farm Bureau meets Thursday evening at Mrs Arthur Wead's home. 4 H program and moving pictures. Philathea class of Methodist church pot luck at Sunset Park July 26 at 7 00 p m. Garden club meets with Mire Geo Maxwell Thursday 7 30. Fairfield bird club speaker to meet Mrs Nancy Dewey East Madison Thursday evening.

Delta Alpha S. S Sunset Park Log Cabin Christian Church Ray Ratamel Clase Rural Woman's Club Frank Pringle West Chester J. W. Baker Relief Corps No. 800 Washington Township Farm Bureau Arthur Wead 4-H The Methodist Church Garden Club Mire Geo. Maxwell Fairfield Bird Club

Mary Graf Rites Held at Riverside Cemetery

Riverside July 23 Mrs Mary Graf longtime resident laid to rest in Riverside cemetery Monday afternoon at 2 o clock. Services were held at local church prior to burial.

Riverside Mary Graf Riverside Cemetery

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