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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
8
Washington June 3 A new chemical plastic could allow aircraft to be built entirely from cotton. The army and navy air departments test a material claimed to match or exceed current metals in strength and heat resistance while being lighter. An experimental plane using the plastic undergoes strict testing.
The graduation notes list salutatory and valedictory by Mary Westphal and Mary Atchison. Musical numbers include Prayer from Der Frieschutz sung by a quintet with Doris Leffler and others. A Masked Ball act and Verdi’s brass pieces accompanied by mam ma. Senior Milo Steele and Everett Burham are named among class members. Benediction by Dr. F. W. Eastwood closes the program.
The Ladies Aid Society announced a strawberry and ice cream social set for Thursday, June 9, at St. Pauls Evangelical Church. The plan was discussed at a church meeting held yesterday afternoon.
Fourteen members of the Friendly Circle club and eight children were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ed Heck. A business meeting planned a strawberry and ice cream social for members and families on Thursday June 9 at Sunset Park. Contests led by Mrs. Isaac Kleese and Mabel Johnson provided amusement. prizes went to Mrs. Charles Schiebel and Mrs. Clyde Crile. The hostess, aided by her mother Mrs. Horn and Ruth Rev. Carl W. Klein, led scripture and prayer, then the group quilted. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Simmering Jr. and Mrs. Charles Zieglowsky to the eight members present.
Johnson served refreshments at the gathering. The next meeting is July 7 at the home of Mrs. Harry Hutt. Entertainment committee members are Mrs. Glenn Cuddeback and Mrs. Will Sheetz. Roll call will be answered by each member with How I Spent the Fourth.
The H. J. club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Will Prebyl home for bunco and visiting. High score honors went to Mrs. Joe Te Bockhorst with low score to Mrs. Blanche Shalla. Mrs. Prebyl served a two course refreshment spread to thirteen members, seven guests.
Several children attended a meeting with guests including Mrs Ed Hora Mrs Adolph Shalla Mrs John Horak Mildred Dunn Letitia and Mary TeBock horst and Darlene Shalls. The next meeting will be in two weeks at the home of Ed Shalla.
A Republican candidate for County Supervisor running in the June primaries explains lack of time to visit voters across the county and answers questions the public has a right to know about his proposed term beginning January 1 1940 and related plans.
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