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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

3

Miss Hamilton Presents Pupils in Voice Recital

Carolyn Hamilton showcased her voice pupils in a studio recital with accompanists Ms. George Masson and Esther Wolfe. The program featured songs by Rubenson Watson, Foote, Edwards, Cobey, and others, with performances by Virginia McLaughlin, Mary Bordwell, and Wells in the World.

Carolyn Hamilton George Masson Esther Olfe Rubenstein- Watson Mary Ellen Duensing Ward-Stephens Wolfe Ummer Kerry Hampson Edwards Virginia McLaughlin Montague Ummer Highland Green Hills Somerset Smiter Everstine Daniels Coates Gordon Carew Virginia Wyliep Wells Cobey E Pinewa Woodman Mary Bordwell

Crawford-Ralston union to meet August 4 at Sunset Park

Announcement lists the Crawford-Ralston union gathering on Sunday August 4 at Sunset Park 14113 with a cottage prayer meeting at 9:30 am. Mrs C S Lemmon of 527 South Ona Avenue 14117 named as contact. Other reunions also set for August 4 at Keokuk Edmundson Park and Kalona with dinner and entertainment.

Crawford-Ralston Sunset Park Presbyterian Cottage C. S. Lemmon Ona Avenue

Alcoholism rise among women 90 percent in seven years

The Kee Ley Institute reports a 90 percent rise in alcoholism among women since 1935, with a 42 percent increase for men and women overall. Professional men dominate patient groups, including architects, advertisers, brokers, and bankers, while 169 physicians sought treatment since 1933 alongside 48 bartenders. The Dwight Livingston county institute notes salesmen as the most common occupation among patients.

Chicago Keeley Institute For the Treatment of Institute Dwight Livingston County

Bette Davis Uses Police Escort Through Boston Crowd

Hollywood star Bette Davis, famed actress, travels through Boston en route to Littleton New Hampshire for a vacation and antique collecting hobby. A mob of fans demanded autographs, necessitating a police escort to clear the way.

Hollywood Bette Davis Boston Littleton N. H Bette

Eloise Stewart Named Guest of Honor at Pre-Nuptial Shower

Eloise Stewart was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Gene Williams Mrs George Hotle and Mrs J W Stewart at the J W Stewart home last evening The event featured pink and white decorations and a reception ending with gifts for the bride to be Carol Woerford is the planned groom on August 8 The guest list included Ruth Singleton and many area friends.

Eloise Stewart J. W Stewart Gene Williams Conesville George Hotle J. W. Stewart Miss Stewart Carol Woerford Ruth Singleton Florence Tout Roy Tallman Floyd Maxwell Monroe Bontrager Louise Porter Frances Witthoft Reo Horak Edgear Porter Kenneth Smith Mary Walker Verna Mangold Willie Norman Dixie Simons Werner Lowry

Fern Oldfield and Olin Bishop Wed in Memphis Missouri

Fern Oldfield and Olin Bishop unite in a single ring ceremony performed Saturday July 27 in Memphis Missouri. Fern is a Wellman High School graduate and Washington Junior College attendee. Bishop works on the L D Bishop farm near Wellman and plans to reside in the tenant house on the farm.

Wellman Carl Oldfield Fern Olin Bishop Memphis Methodist Church Daryl Oldfield Bishop Earl Whetstine Henry Villhaur Glenn Moothart Ralph Bringman Donnall Romine Melvin Miller Darwin Hicks L. W. Blackwell Omer Green Ida Cavender Albert Maas Washington Meredith Mass Allison Maas Ivan Hills Popham Margaret Popham C. W. Humphry Hert Popham Lynn Mabelle Popham Daryl Harry Wade Wayte Popham Beatrice Ward Popham Sandra Willard Popham Mia Charles DeLung Billy Bert DeLung Richard Iowa City

Social Calendar Highlights Week of July Activities

The social calendar lists a July week of events at Rethel church Pilotburg West Chester Methodist and various clubs. Includes movie showings by R H McCleery, Catholic and Methodist group gatherings, birthday reminders, and a postponed Country Club family night. Activities span Wednesday to Saturday with ladies aid, club meetings, and community fellowship.

Rethel Church R. H H. McCleery Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Cecil Davison C.d.c West Chester Methodist Church Tina Holt Nellie Booth Pansy Hill Club Glenn Thompson Ehureh

Birthday Celebrations Across Families Highlight Today

Mr. and Mrs. James Casey Jr celebrate a wedding anniversary. Betty Babcock of Chicago marks a birthday. Mrs. Mary Triska of Kalona and Mary Jones, wife of T. L. Tucker, observe eightieth birthday as part of the Three Quarter Century club.

James Casey, Jr Betty Babcock Chicago John Babcock Orville Elder Mary Triska Kalona Mary Jones T. L. Tucker Three Quarter Century Club

Native of Junction Confesses Part in Ind Bank Robbery

Lester Lewis Corey 54 a native of Junction confesses to taking part in the 2492 bank robbery at Swayzee Indiana on Sept 14 1938. Announced by Earl J Wynn chief of the Indiana FBI. He was arrested in Detroit Feb 25 for the Citizens Saving Bank robbery in Columbus Ohio and later pled guilty in Cleveland to a federal sentence of 18 years.

Martha Butlers Columbus Junction Lester Lewis Corey First National Bank Swayzee Ind Earl J. Wynn Indiana Federal Bureau of Investigation Detroit Citizens Saving Bank of Columbus Ohio Cleveland Corey

Club Members and Husbands Meet in Dale Jones Home

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jones entertained Rosemary club members and their husbands last evening at their home. All members attended with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald as guests. Bridge on seven tables. prizes to Charles Rothlisberger and Mrs. Glenn Thompson for high score. Mrs. Shirley Augustine and P. F. Whisler for low score. Dell Walker for traveling.

Dale Jones Rosemary Club Ben Fitzgerald Charles’ Rothlisberger Glenn Thompson Shirley Augustine P. F. Whisler Dell Walker Lloyd Foster Cloyce Stewart Donald Brown Jones

Paul Jaeck Family Honored At Wisconsin Picnic

STRINGTOWN July 31 A family picnic honored Mr and Mrs Paul Jaeck and son of Washington DC with many relatives present including W W Jarrard Clarence Jarrard Edward Joe Rich Raymond Rich and Mrs Stewart George Unkrich Paul Jaeck and Paul Jr Also visits from Mildred Phillips Kalona and Adam Rapp with others. The event notes threshing at L H Rinner and attendance at a funeral in Mt Pleasant.

Stringtown J. J. Rich Paul Jaeck Washington, D. C W. W. Jarrard Edward Clarence Jarrard Washington Joe Rich Raymond Rich Stewart George Unkrich Paul Magdelena Rich Mildred Phillips Kalona Delight Rinner Louis Rapp Michigan Adam Rapp Noah Widmer Paul, Jr Chergy Case Magdalena Rich

Engagement Announced for Patricia Elizabeth Edwards

Mrs. Robert W. Edwards of Brighton announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Elizabeth to Darrell Loren Davisson of Fairfield. Wedding set for August 31 with relatives from Kirk Cove n Minn. attending over the weekend. Funeral notes and social visits follow in Triumph and nearby towns.

Robert W. Edwards Brighton Patricia Elizabeth Darrell Loren Daevisson Fairfield

John Hotle Builds Two Wheel Trailer for Bicycle

Westchester July 31 Johnny Hotle has built a two wheel trailer for his bicycle to carry groceries for his mother. Clarence Johnson of Pedmont California visited with his uncle R C Ferguson and his son Clayton and aunt Ode Ferguson of Washington. Build cottage Henry Minert and helpers are erecting a new cottage at Kamp Kory. Mr and Mrs Howard Miller of near Washington visited with Mrs Miller's mother Mrs David Miller. Mrs Emma Kabenold and daughter Juanita Mathers of Washington were callers. A T Augustine and nephew Marion drove to Ottumwa to visit Mrs Taylor. Clarence and Barbara Meade of St Paul visited Walter and another Miller. They were returning from a western trip and the coming visit was a happy surprise. Miss Lucy Leet entertained

R. C. Ferguson Westchester Johnny Hotle Clarence Johnson Pedmont California Clayton Ode Ferguson Washington Henry Minert Kamp Kory Howard Miller Near Washington Mr. Miller David Miller Emma Kabenold Juanita Mathers A. T. Augustine Marion Augustine Ottumwa Taylor A. T Clarence Miller Barbara Meade St. Paul, Minn Walter Miller Lucy Leet

Locals at Nira

Mort Chandler is recovering from a leg fracture received between the knee and hip. The social at Fair View school occurred Tuesday evening. Threshing finished without rain though showers came after. Bill Hanley hosted a group for a Sunday picnic dinner. Win Durst is buying corn locally. Want ads show dividends.

J. B. Hanley NIRA Mort Chandler Fair View School Bill Hanley Win Durst

The Ghost Breakers at State Theatre Delights and Startles

Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard lead a fast paced screening of The Ghost Breakers at the State Theatre. The mix of suspense and humor features Richard Carlson Paul Lukas Willie Best and Anthony Quinn in a ghostly comic caper with brisk action and sharp gags.

Bob Hope Aulette Goddard State Theatre Paulette Paul Dickey Charles W. Goddard George Marshall Walter Deleon Hope Miss Goddard Richard Carlson Paul Lukas Willie Best Syracuse Rochester Anthony Quinn Paulette Goddard

Wealthy heiress seeks Cuban castle on Black Island

A rich girl in New York inherits a famed Cuban castle and plans a solo voyage despite warnings. Rob Hope hides in her trunk on the ship, scares her, then becomes her ghost breaker and companion as they pursue a romance and danger on the island.

New York Black Island Cuba Rob Hope

Graham Flour Named for Sylvester Graham Reformers

Sylvester Graham, 1794 to 1851, an American reformer and vegetarianism advocate, promoted flour containing the bran hull as more healthful for bread and nutrition.

Graham Sylvester Graham

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