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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1934

Page

3

Washington bride weds Norman G Webster in Iowa home

Miss George daughter of Mr and Mrs George of Washington married Norman G Webster son of Ray Webster of Melrose Mass at two pm in the bride’s parents home. Attended by immediate family and a few friends. After a campus future in Chicago suburbs and Northwestern ties, the couple plans a future ceremony and life in Iowa. Reunion notes and local social items follow with multiple families from Washington Ainsworth Riverside Kalona and Crawfordsville referenced.

Miss Atheorge Misscar George Washington Norman G. Webster Ray Yon Webster Melrose Mass Hvanton Northwestern University Chicago Garrett Bi Erenony Cave Nony Arion George Justine Irs George Ann Dickie Phillip George Phyllis Bobby Mia Osbourne Gorge Nora Ebner Ross Darnford Davenport Washington High School Parsons College Two Ear Pleasant Tebster Jelrosehich Towa Wesleyan College Iowa Weleyn Oakdand M. L. McCreedy Gordon Joe Brighton H. D McCreedy Harry Richard John Allen Myron Ernest Fairfield Blanche Greenan Roy Alta Earl Steele William Milo Steele Ainsworth Bert McCreedy Orie O'Conner Robert Milford McCreedy Albert Stutsman Thelma Velma Howard Kalona Riverside Riley Grecian Delbert Paul Lucile I. C. Steele Elmer H Steele and Sunset Circle Crawfordsville Weed Spangler McKee Bowling Green Nebraska Bart Vergisen Mary Allen

Birthday greetings and club notices stretch through Iowa events

A slice of community life notes Betty Babcock's birthday and hopes for a reunion in California. The piece covers club picnics at Sunset Park, Wesleyan Home Missionary Society activities, J. W. Baker Relief Corps meetings, and regional reports on corps membership and Mother’s Day gestures, plus a Des Moines fair Soldiers Day plan and a Methodist Sunday school hike near Washington.

Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Sunset Park Rock Garden Ed Bambrick Seymour C. W Davis J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester West Chester High School West Chester Corps Iowa Wapello M. Taylor Harriette G McCollough Sadie Hollinger Des Moines College Womens Methodist Sunday School Washington Clifford Thorne Ruth Helen Foster Ruth A. Stewart Velma Stafford Hazel Glass Lucile Nicola Betty Cunningham Ruth Speidel

In China Cave Mystery Baboon Remains Uncovered

Archaeologists identify the first inhabitants of the famous Peking Man cave as baboons, redefining early human activity in the region. The discovery reveals primate presence in ancient China and reshapes theories about early habitation and migration patterns.

China

New Amsterdam Incorporated as City of New York

The city of New York began as New Amsterdam in 1652 and established municipal institutions starting February 2, 1653, marking the start of formal city functions.

City New York New Amsterdam Bint

Banana Milk Shake and Related Recipes Featured

A whimsical collection of banana based drinks and desserts is described, detailing methods for banana milk shakes and banana chocolate malt drinks. The article lists ingredients and preparation steps and notes seasonal guests and members of the Prairie Flower Society hosting a gathering with many attendees.

Prairie Flower Mission Circle Hlas 100 at Tea

Over one hundred attendees filled the Prairie Flower Mission circle tea in Wellman with a program by Lucille Dewey missionary to Stewart Nevada. The event featured readings music and a sermon style musical reading by C C Reeves and a noon luncheon with elaborate floral decor and express thanks to guests and volunteers.

Prairie Flower Mission Circle Silver Missionary Lucille Dewey Carson Washington Baptist Association Bethel Rittenhouse Stephens College Columbia Mr. Dewey Wellman Nina Smith Martha Thrasher Arlene Huber Clara Anne Huber Lorene Booth Wanda Pence Arlys Myers Margery Benson Maxine Myrna Reeves Miss Wade Miss Snavely Virginia Mabel Wiley Stransky Carl Oldfield Aiken Reynolds Terry Marsh Whef CC Mae Rittenhouse Nelle Benson Jennie Rittenhouse Harriett» Myers C. (. Reeves Stanley Monser Gladys Benson Janet Gamon Geneva Howell Una Jean Esther Smith Harriette Mildred Shebeck Mabel Virginia Wiley Ruth Jarrard Phyllis Reeves

Tomlinson reunion events and church conference listed

Notices announce a Tomlinson reunion in Monroe Iowa on August 12 at the LeGrand farm and a Denatty Henderson reunion at Sunset Park Iowa and a Tomlinson gathering described as growing across states with directions on Highway 14. Church conference in Iowa City includes a board meeting and reports. Choir rehearsal set for Wednesday 7:30 pm ahead of Sunday services.

Rosatha Tomlinson 63Rd and Hickman H. E. Renner Beaver Avenue Des Moines Harrison LeGrand Monroe Mom

Kephart reunion set for Sunset Park Aug 5

Miss Alice Hunter announces the Kephart annual reunion will be held at Sunset Park on Sunday August 5. Bring basket dinner linen and table service. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Louise Humphrey from Wyman visits with aunts the Misses Elizabeth and Augusta Williams and the Martins family.

Sunset Park Spanier Merl, Twinam Will Twinam Crawfordsville AL Mo W .F. Oxgleton Latte Kephart Louise Humphrey Wyman Elizabeth Augusta Williams

Pauline Kongable Returns Home After Visit to McCleary Home

Miss Pauline Kongable spent last week at the J. C. McCleary home in Crawfordsville and returned Saturday night to her home near Winfield. Misses Essie and Lois Harper visited Burling Friday.

Crawfordsville Pauline Kongable J. CC. McCleary Winfield Essie Lois Harper Burling

Canadian tree species and conifer distribution noted

The article states Canada has about 150 plant species reaching tree size with 81 being coniferous. It notes conifers provide most forest products and cover a large share of potential forest area.

Canada

Dr Phil Adla Tablets Claim Quick Relief

Geo L McDaniel, a local druggist, reports that FE Hentges used a three week trial of Dr Phil’s Adla Tablets at one dollar under a guarantee. The stomach pains vanished and the patient can now eat anything.

Hentges Dr. Phil Geo, L, Mc- Daniel

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