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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

3

Fetes to Mark Coronado Quarto-Centennial

El Paso hosts a multi state commemoration of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado’s 1540-1542 expedition across the Southwest. Communities in Arizona New Mexico and west Texas revive his route from Naco to Taos Bernalillo and the Grand Canyon with a summer festival and historians retracing the journey. The event honors the explorer’s role in shaping regional history and sovereignty.

EL Paso Texas Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Arizona New Mexico West Texas Coronado Mexico New World United States Naco Bisbee Ariz Compostella Gulf of California Rio Grande Bernalillo N. M Albuquerque Grand Canyon Taos Texas Panhandle Kansas Navy Colorado River Yuma Atlantic Pacific

Birthday Picnic Honoring Harry Wollrab

A Sunday picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Wollrab honored Harry Wollrab's birthday held Saturday. Attendees from Lone Tree included LeRoy and Will Cerny, Howard Fisher and families, Wilbur Chalupa and family, Wess Sojka and family, Mary Sojka, Rose Sojka, Milt Wollrab, Verle and Donald, and others bringing baskets of food for the meal.

Harry Wollrab Harry LeRoy Cerny Will Cerny Lone Tree Harry Malichky Paul Yansky Howard Fisher Wilbur Chalupa Wess Sojka Mary V. Sojka Rose Sojka Milt Wollrab Verle Donald

W W G Members Meet for Picnic at Sunset Park

Worth While Girls of the Baptist church held a sner lunch supper in Sunset park last evening. Verlee Raymond led devotion after supper. Betty Ward and Helen Brock provided entertainment. Ten members and one guest Jean Wenger Wayland attended. next meeting is July 2 in Sunset park with each member bringing her own lunch.

Worth While

E. O. W. Club Meets With Mrs Schulty

Mrs Elizabeth Schulty hosted the E O W club last evening with two guests Mrs Vina Manassier and Mrs Leta Cadwallader of Sheffield. After the business meeting the hostess with Mrs Stewart served refreshments. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Mary Scranton.

Elizabeth Schulty E.O.W. Club Vina Manassier Leta Cadwallader Sheffield Stewart Ivery Mary Scranton

Pythian Sisters Invited to Attend Temple Meeting

Pythian Sisters hear invitation to join Temple gathering at Wellman on Monday June 10 meeting at the K P hall at 7 PM. Joint Knights and spouses potluck planned in Sunset Park with dates showing later. Memorial services set at cemetery Sunday with flowers required. refreshment duties assigned.

Pythian Sisters Wellman K. P. Hall Sunset Park George Baker Howard Hotle Paul Harvey Oral Mayo Nathey Dewey

D A R Meeting Hosted by Mrs Crone

Fourteen members and one guest attended a Puughters of the American Revolution gathering at Mrs. Frank Crone's home. Mrs. Crone's mother, Mrs. F D Porver, was a guest. prayers were led by Mrs. Jean Acheson and the meeting began with a flag salute and "America."

Puughters of the Frank Crone Sunset Park Washington Prank Crone Charles Davis Clara Tate A. Anderson Miss Tate Anderson Lincoln School St James School

Social calendar items for Independent club and church groups

Notices list meetings and gatherings for social and charitable groups including Independent club at 2 p m, Mrs Fred Palmer events, St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid, P E C O Chapter 1, Jolly Troopers, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, West Chester Methodist C C C class, Country club dinner, Eastern Star, Dita Alpha at Methodist Church, and transportation needs. More entries note Methodist Women Foreign Missionary breakfast, Pansy Hill club, Presbyterian Ladies Aid 2:30 pm, Rebekah initiation at I L O hall, and Past Worthy Matrons potluck at Masonic Temple with table service.

Fred Palmer St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society P.e.co Boyd Berdo Jolly Troopers Earl Nicola Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Dow Bishop Keith Herr C.C.C West Chester Methodist Church James Griggs I. EK. Coffey Eastern Star Pmocle Club Masonic Temple Dita Methodist Church Walter Jarrard N. M. Speidel Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society EB. Stutsman Remps Hampsher Pansy Hill Club Kathryn Flyon

Plan Meeting to Organize Public Affairs Division

A meeting to organize a new division of the Public Affairs department will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in the city library. All women of the Fortnightly club interested in the formation are invited to attend.

Public Affairs Department

Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Family Picnic

Daughters of Union Veterans members meeting at GAR hall arranged a picnic for families on Monday June 17 at 6 30 in Sunset Park. A Flag Day program will follow. Mrs Pearl Whisler spoke about DU V work in Tampa where she wintered. President Mrs R S Warfel led a well attended session.

R. S. Warfel

Ainsworth OES Hosts Reception for Mrs. Movelle Russell

The Ainsworth chapter of the OES held a reception honoring Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Movelle Russell of Winfield. The hall was decorated like a flower garden as Jimmy Thoma carried a yellow ship with a white sail, presented by Anne O Connor, and a program followed with music, readings, and a talk by Mrs. Russell.

Ainsworth O.E.S Movelle Russell Winfield Jimmy Russell Gladys Evans Virginia Coon Violet Lambert Mary Jenkins Blanche Peters Eva Blankenhorn Nellie Richards Evelyn Dea Charee

4 H Meeting in Duvall Home Iowa

The West Point 4 H girls met June 1 at Mary and Ruth Duvall home with thirteen girls present. Music, folk games, and photos were taken. Sandwiches were brought and dinner prepared by the Duvalls. Virginia Eckels was named delegate to Ames June 13 to 15. Next meeting is June 11 at Patricia Griffiths home.

West Point Mary Ruth Duvall W. Duvall Ruth Virginia Eckels Ames Patricia Griffith

C. L. Club Afternoon Meeting at Marie Wagenknecht Home

The County Line club met at Mrs. Marie Wagenknecht's home in Tidesday with twelve members and three children. Members answered roll by naming favorite flowers. Mrs. Carrie Zager presented the Farm Bureau lesson. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Eva Rabenold and Marjorie Wagenknecht. An ice cream social is planned at the Elmer Thomas home on Wednesday July 10.

County Line Club Marie Wagenknecht Farm Bureau Carrie Zager Eva Rabenold Marjorie Wagenknecht Elmer Thomas

Reading Distance Guideline For Comfortable Reading

The standard reading posture suggests holding books about fourteen inches from the eyes. This widely accepted distance aims to reduce eye strain and improve readability during sustained reading sessions.

Sighted Man Lends Eyes To Two Brothers on Farm

Shawnee Oklahoma reporting Larry Smith 55 can see and aids his brothers Plus 50 and Claude 57 who have been blind since birth. The trio farm near Shawnee on a 70 acre spread. They milk cows gather eggs wash dishes build fires water stock and even cook in a five room bungalow with chicken houses and two cattle barns.

Shawnee Okla Smith Brothers Larry Plus Claude

Wife Ends Life Under Elevator Train Wheels

In New York City Mrs. Margaret Egan, 23, of Jersey City New Jersey, killed herself by stepping in front of a Ninth Avenue elevated train at 104th Street and Columbus Avenue. Police ruled the death as self-inflicted.

New York Margaret Egan Jersey City N. J Ninth Avenue 104Th Street Columbus Avenue

Unknown sender pays forgotten debt with $50 check

L H Brigham of Robinson Illinois received a $50 check from an unknown person for a debt he had long forgotten. The giver enclosed a letter saying the debt was owed and wanted to clear his mind by settling it.

Cattle Found Near Carlsbad Caverns and Windcave

Two men searching for cattle discovered cattle remains at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Windcave in South Dakota. The finds link livestock losses to the same search effort.

Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Windcave S. D

Isthmus Travel Time From Panama Passages Shrinks Dramatically

In earlier times Balboa required 26 days to cross the Isthmus of Panama from Atlantic to Pacific. Now American cruise passengers can fly the route and complete the journey in 24 minutes.

Balboa Panama Atlantic Pacific

Lemon Juice Recipe Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

A home remedy using Ra-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice is claimed to relieve rheumatic or neuritis pain within hours. The ad asserts results within four hours to overnight and offers Ro-Ex Compound for sale at Phillips & Hebner Drug Store and other outlets.

Phillips & Hebner Drug Store

Child Eating Habits as Guidance Experts Advise

Child guidance specialists say children learn to accept new foods by eating small amounts regularly in pleasant settings. Repeated exposure builds curiosity and reduces resistance, encouraging healthier eating habits over time.

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