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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1933

Page

3

Local families gather for lawn party and club meeting

A weekend gathering at the Shalla residence in Waukesha Illinois welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lemley and daughter Colleen plus numerous relatives for a gala al fresco luncheon. KE O W Club met hosted by Mrs. Joe Maxwell with plans for a birthday party on August 4 and a future meeting on August 8.

Ivan Lemley Colleen Waukesha Ill John Shalla Lemley Shalla Joe Te Bockhorst Leo Te Bockhorst Darlene Charlie Marek Charlie Shalla Dwane Dolores Clem Shalla Kate Shalla Emma Bopp FE. A. Conner Carl Jungbluth KE. O. W. Club Ernest Garrett Busines Maxwell Sam Miller

County W C T W convention set for August 7 at Wellman

The county convention of the W C T WU is scheduled for August 7 at the M E church in Wellman. Three sessions will run in the forenoon afternoon and evening under county president Mrs Ola Brumback with national worker Mrs Ada Hagler the principal speaker for the afternoon and evening. A full program will be published soon.

M. E Wellman Ola Brumback Ada Hagler National Worker

Bethel Missionary Society and Friends Meet This Week

Social calendar lists the Bethel Missionary Society gathering at Hazel Lambert's home Wednesday afternoon. West Chester Women's Relief Corps holds a regular meeting Thursday July 27. A country club pot luck supper is set for Thursday evening at 7 39. Jacksonite 4H Girls plan a Thursday 1 pm meeting with Wilma Palmer to bring work boxes and records. Rural Woman's Club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lloyd Humeston for an entertainment session. West Chester church youth host an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday night. Mrs H J Brenneman is noted in the schedule.

Women's Relief Corps of West Chester Jacksonite Wilma Palmer Rural Woman's Club Lloyd Humeston Church Lawn

Leni Luneska Faces Leap From Scandal to Passion

At the premiere Leni Luneska confronts a dangerous husband Karl Kruger who threatens to reveal her past. Gambler Lucky Cavanaugh helps defuse the scene and comforts her, leading to a deepening bond as Leni recounts a brutal rise from Vienna factory work to stardom. The moment ends with a kiss and unresolved tension.

Leni Luneska Karl Kruger Lucky Cavanaugh Kruger Leni Cavanaugh Vienna America

Cool Afternoon Frocks by Ellen Worth

Fifth Avenue Fashions presents a lightweight sleeveless cape collared dress ideal for hot afternoons. Floral prints in chiffon and linen give a cool look. pattern 5217 fits sizes 14 to 46 bust and includes easy sewing notes for beginners. Copyright 1933 United Pattern Syndicate.

United Penture Syndicate, Inc

Independent Club Enjoys Thursday Afternoon at Home

A social note describes members of the Independent club meeting Thursday afternoon at a member's residence for a small gathering.

Missionary teas and society meetings announced

The Baptist Ladies hold a missionary tea at 2:30 p m Friday at the church. Rebekah winners entertain the Winners Friday July 28 at 7 30 p m at the hall. Methodist Jack s Unit meets Mrs Plum Friday 2 30 p m. Washington Methodist W H M Society meets at Mrs J P Thomas 433 KE Washington St Friday 2 30 p m. West Chester M E church W H M S meets at Mrs Anna Duvall Friday 7 30 p m July 28 with joint installation of officers for the society and Queen Esther society. A program is arranged and each member brings a guest. refreshments served.

Rebekah Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Washington Methodist Church J. P. Thomas Washington St West Chester M. E Anna Duvall Queen Esther Society

Ainsworth Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Mrs Ruth Norris reports in Ainsworth as Miss Jane Marin returns from New York with sister Margaret, mother Paul in Chicago, and Century of Progress. Bob Merrland and baby visit Pekin Wisconsin with Rev Sharp’s family. Flyers also mention Mrs John Crawford Davenport, Warren Meador's visit, Audra Pearson en route to Forgan Oklahoma, and Miss Elsie Wallace Washington aiding threshers.

Ainsworth Jane Marin New York Margaret Paul Chicago Bob Merrland John McFarland Pekin Fred Sharp Sone Paul Robert Dean Kirksville John Crawford Davenport W. R. Crawford Warren Meador Audra Pearson Forgan Okla C. C. Long Buffalo Everette Simkins Elsie Wallace Washington United Presbyterian Neal Sands S. A Southeastern Town Shook Edward John Let Keiper Chas Muscatine Rey Shook Oakland Mills Bess Arthaud Vinton Joe Athaud

Epizootic Threat Seen Across Wild Animal Populations

An author notes that epizootics affect animal populations on scales akin to human epidemics and occur in the wild despite veteran woodsmen doubting such diseases. The piece argues these animal diseases are real and significant.

Mrs Minnie Sprague Returns Home From Mt Pleasant Visit

Crawfordsville notes report Mrs Minnie Sprague came home Monday afternoon from a visit in Mt Pleasant at the home of Dr and Mrs S W Huston Rev and Mrs S F Wenger left Monday on vacation to visit St Anne IL attend Century of Progress Chicago and Cincinnati Harold Graham and daughter Jane with Mr and Mrs H B Oldt and children spent weekend in Chicago to view the Century of Progress Standard Bearers of the Methodist church plan an ice cream supper on Saturday evening on the lawn east of the Peoples Savings bank serving ice cream and cake

Crawfordsville Minnie Sprague Mt. Pleasant W Huston S. F. Wenger St. Anne Century of Progress Chicago Cincinnati Harold Graham Jane H. B. Oldt Wyman Methodist Church People’s Savings Bank

Vandals Hesitate Flowers From Brazil Nut Tree

The Brazil nut tree yields flowers rarely gathered for botany as the trees grow at least 60 feet high. This makes collection difficult and limits botanical access to these specimens.

Pageant of Brides Brings Historic Gowns to Presbyterian Church

The Pageant of Brides at the Presbyterian church showcased thirty four wedding gowns from 1870 to 1980. Brides and gowns were announced by Dr F L W Eastwood as a solemn event with nuptial music by Mrs Henry Shields and songs by Mrs Lawrence Wilson.

Presbyterian Church FL. W Eastwood Tso Henry Shields Lawrence Wilson W. R. Jeffrey Kathryn Little

Lenninger and Sheet families host visits and milestones

July 22 notices show Miss Dorothy Sheetz visiting Maurine Sheet and family events at the Lenninger and Sheetz homes. Otto Sheetz’s son Leland returned from Mercy hospital after an appendix operation. Washington calls and threshing rounds noted for Char lie Lenninger and nearby households.

Tyrone Mary Patty Lenninger LeRoy Lenninger Charitie Lenninger Fred Sheetz Josephine, Maurine Maxine Sheet Marilyn Stewart Otto Sheetz Peder Nielson Marvin Rubio Dorothy Sheetz Maurine Sheetz Charlie Lenninger Harry Heisdorfer Everette Fagen Leland Mercy Hospital Dorothy Lenninger Ross Sheety Wilmer Washington Dave Ernie Temple

Secret Messages in Aspirin Ink Revealed by Violet Light

A Popular Mechanics note explains German WWI prisoners sent censored letters containing hidden information. The secret used aspirin dissolved in water to make invisible ink, visible only under violet-ray light, despite lack of chemicals or invisible inks.

Popular Mechanics

Jeffersons First Message Urges Unity and Civil Liberty

Jefferson as President appeals for unity amid dissension and friendship to all nations. He favors a strong but efficient militia and freedom of speech press and religion, plus economy in public expenses. These principles should guide our political faith and civil instruction.

United States Thomas Jefferson

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Shallas O. W. Club Manwell Joe Maxwell Bethel Missionary Society Hazel Lambert Country Club H. J. Brenneman Ata Robert Ueph Hanto Len Robert Terry Shannon King Pentures Dyndicete, Inc Fifth Avenue Fashions Ellen Worth Evening Journal Iowa Independent Club Methodist Nellie Manners Fcals Jack Jane Pauls George Pauls, Jr John Jones Tripressive Service Frank Bell Ralph Smith Don Sherman W. W. Wilson A Anderson M. W. Dailey Carol Jean Twinam Ted Bailey John Lemmon Roger Sherman Margaret Allen Stewart John Wines Milburn McKay George Freshwaters Nellie Renoux Harry McCall T. A. Michels Farle Steel Lou Jean Stewart J. W. Bidwell Howard Croazier Lawrence Wilsons Mabel Fleming Charles Schmoellers Tueme Schmoeller Ray Lemiers Virginia Ivan Rehmel James Baird Maury Rickey Dorothy Sermoeder M. W. Bailey Dorothy Soukup A.anderson Lois Wilkins Frank Anderson Elsie Glassburner W. M. Piterwilliamse Eva Diller C. W. Stewart Betty Janes J. Ho W Humaton Mra. Howard Miller Carl Keck Wahneetah Sweats KR Kk Brown Georgia Matlock Edgar Wilson Edith Carris W. A. Wilson Vernon Wittris Jeffrey Tyrone Eloise Sheets Jefferson Spring Coats Ackets H. I. Ward & Company East Side
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