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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

3

Hazel Conrad and Roy Miller Wed in Sigourney Ceremony

Miss Hazel Lohrad Conrad married Roy Miller of Stuart Iowa in Sigourney on January 1 1936 Rev C F Clarke officiated Attendants were the bride’s father and sister The couple plan no home announcement yet as Miller faces transfer Meanwhile a farewell serenade from West Chester seniors and other students followed the ceremony.

Wayland Hazel Lohrad West Chester Marty Wayiana Pituay Pat Hoover Jobe Conrad Conrad Miller Conrads Key Miller Stuart Iowa Sigourney C. F. Clarke Church of Christ Cedar Falls Wesley Sheldahl Kansas B. W. Milter Atlantic Drake University Des Moines State Agricultural College Manhattan Kans U. S. Department of Agriculture Platte Miller West Chester High School

Miss Bonnie Pease Visits Brother in Cedar Rapids

Miss Bonnie Pease of Cedar Rapids visited yesterday at the home of her brother Dr T. 3 Pease.

Bonnie Pease Cedar Rapids Dr. T. 3 Pease

Do Our Best Club Meetings Reported

The Do Our Best 44H club met at Edith Megdelsen's home on June 3 with twelve members present. A short business meeting, songs and games for tally day, and piano accompaniment by Mrs Roberts were noted, followed by refreshments.

Edith Megdelsen

Fairview Club Elects Officers at June Meeting

The Fairview club met with Mrs. Floyd Maxwell in June, fourteen members described their wedding dresses, officers were elected for the coming year, and committees appointed. President J. C. Rhea, vice president Ralph Orris, secretary-treasurer Floyd Maxwell, along with Gladys Maxwell Marie Welch Ruth and Maude Barnes were noted. A luncheon with roses followed.

Fairview Club Floyd Maxwell J. C. Rhea Ralph Orris Gladys Maxwell Marie Welch Ruth Maude Barnes Maxwell

West Chester Aid to Have Program Social

West Chester June 8 Unit 3 of the West Chester Ladies Aid society will run the regular social on Wednesday June 10 at 2 pm. They present an old fashioned last day of a country school with Mrs Clark Bauer chairing the serving committee and assisted by several named ladies. Devotionals will be led by Mrs Nellie Booth. All ladies of the community are invited.

West Chester West Chequer Ladies Aid Society Clark Bauer J Harold Griggs Maurine Lee Whi Embree W. B. Rittenhouse Nellie Booth

Friendship Club Meeting with Mr Wolfe on Friday

Members of the Friendship Club will meet with Mr C J Wolfe Friday afternoon June 12 at 2 o'clock. The entertainment committee asks each member to be prepared to speak about the flag.

Friendship Club C J Wolfe

Social calendar items listed for community clubs

A dense social calendar lists meetings and events across groups including Presbyterian Vigilant class, Booster club, Noble Grand circle, Young Women's Missionary Society, Doreas society, Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society, Jana club, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Pythian Sisters, Country club events, Harmony and H J clubs, Rural Women's club, Kolah club, Guest day luncheon, Walnut Women’s club, and Friendship club. Activities include potlucks, picnics, meetings, roll calls, and special programs with attendees and locations noted.

W R C Reports Regular Meeting and Memorial Observances

The Women's Relief Corps met in regular session at the courthouse. Four dollars in relief, food and clothing, were reported given in the last two weeks. Memorial day decoratings honored 403 graves. 200 children and 765 ladies plus three Civil War veterans assisted. Delegates attend Des Moines convention June 7 to 10. A June 13 Ward Social and Memorial Day activities were announced with committee assignments.

Women's Relief Corps G. A RR Merc. O Southern Memorial Fund Flag Fund Army Nurse Fund Keota Carrie W. R. C Apolluck Ecorpa Aelippive Elder Journal W. RC Department Des Moines Ted Crone Schmitt Wiest Mert King Pauline Crone Laura Longwell R. D. Page J. D. Dayton Glen Hayes Clyde Pratt

Leona Welt Marries Orval Korf in Richmond Rectory

Leona Welt daughter of Edith Welt Kalona married Orval Korf son of Silas and Mrs Korf Washington Saturday at 8 pm in Holy Trinity rectory Richmond Rev C A B Van Waus officiated The couple will reside in Milwaukee after a visit to Burlington and Springfield.

Kalona Leona Welt Edith Welt Orval Korf Silas Korf Washington Holy Trinity Richmond C. A B. van Waus Mary Marguerite Scranton Dolores’ Keifer Silas Kort Washington Cecil Kort Oids Herbert Korf Fimhurst Ill Dale West Iowa City Anthony West Kalona High School Washington Junior College University of Iowa Georgia Tech Korf Washington High School Georgia Technical School Atlanta Allin-Chalmers Company Milwaukee Wis Burlington Springfield

Roger Clemens Holmes Celebrates Eighty Eighth Birthday

Roger Clemens Holmes of Crawfordsville marks his 88th birthday. Born in Washington County Pennsylvania he moved to this county in 1849 then returned to Pennsylvania for 16 years before coming back in 1865. A longtime farmer he retired 25 years ago and is a Three Quarter Century club member. Carl Amrine of Brighton Route 2 also celebrates a birthday today.

Roger Clemens Holmes Crawfordsville Washington County Pennsylvania Iowa Mr. Holmes

Fort Dodge celebrates Mrs Glen Laffer birthday today

Mrs Glen Laffer daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Patterson has a birthday today and resides in Fort Dodge.

Glen Laffer L. 8. Patterson Fort Dodge

Local birthdays marked for today and upcoming days

Mrs Homer Stephen’s birth day is today Marion L Stransky of Pitet burg. Grace Thompson Keota James Fisher and Wilbur Chal upa all have birthdays today. Luella Jean Sojka celebrated her fifth birthday Sunday. Mrs Walter Bauer of West Chester celbrates her birthday today and her sister Mrs Ed gar Stewart tomorrow.

Marion L. Stransky Pitetburg Grace Thompson Keota James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa Luella Jean Sojka Walter Bauer West Chester Edgar Stewart

Mrs H S Davis Honors Sister from North Wales

Crawfordsville June 8 Mrs Hugh Davis entertained about 25 guests Thursday evening honoring her sister Miss Nellie Roberts of Towyn North Wales who is visiting here Most guests were from the Welsh neighborhood formerly residing in Wales Mr Humphrey Roberts and John R Thomas of Williamsport were away Mrs Roberts a brother of Mrs Davis and Miss Hoberts attended.

Crawfordsville Hugh Davis Nellie Roberts Towyn North Wales Wales Humphrey Roberts John R. Thomas Williamsbure Roberta Davis Hoberts

Just Us Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

Just Us Club meets Wednesday with Mrs. Dewey Conrad at Columbus Junction. Attendees should phone Mrs. Howard Messer for details and gather at the Baptist church at 1 15 p m.

Mrs. Conrad Just Us Club Dewey Conrad Columbus Junction Howard Messer The Baptist Church

XV Club Ice Cream Social Planned After Meeting

Thirteen members and several guests attended the XV club gathering at Mrs. Walter Longer’s home last Thursday. An ice cream social was planned for Wednesday in Sunset park if weather permits. next meeting set for July 9 at Mrs. Charles Schiebel’s home.

Walter Longer Della Miller Jean Kelsey Gideon Ruth Mae Sunset Park R. G Kelney Mabel John

Members Guests to Have Luncheon at Country Club

A luncheon will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Country Club for members and guests. Those attending should call Mrs A Keith Droz for reservations by noon Tuesday. Mrs John Dodd will serve the meal.

Country Club A. Keith Droz John Dodd

Walnut Women to Meet Thursday

Mrs. Harry Wentworth will host Walnut Women's club members at her home Thursday afternoon. Rail call will be answered with salads for the Farm Table. The discussion on Home Efficiency will be led by Mrs. Leslie Gates and Mrs. Fred Longer.

Harry Wentworth Walnut Women’s Club Leslie Gates Fred Longer

Tutors Honored at Picnic Sunday

A picnic dinner was held Sunday at Sunset Park in honor of the training teachers who tutored Pieaiie during the last school year. Attendees included Supt. and Mrs. E. A. Ra'ston and many named local residents.

Sunset Park Plaine Greenleaf Pieaiie E. A. Ra’ston Fransis and Margaret Jeanette Kyte Mabie Burger Wanda Hetle Eleanor Brinning Alice Wu'f Ruth Johnson Evelyn Marek Shrum Lewis Leona Hartman Nora Blick Kathryn Vacha Lorene Sojka Maxine

High School Honor Roll Six Weeks Ending May 22 1936

Honor roll listings show student names with grade A and B tallies across grades 16th to 12th, 11th, and 10th. Notable entries include Charles Bear Elizabeth Thorne Vincent Krabill Lois Samson Ruth Dupuis Ruth Negus Samuel Wittmer Marguerite Hardy and Mary Atchison among others.

Charles Bear Elizabeth Thorne Earl McCutchen Florence Koenig Mabel Burger Vincent Krabill Geneva Turner William Johnson Mary Ellen Lytle Frances Stewart Jane Bruty Catherine Hardy James Haight Lois Samson Naomi Wilson Ferne Crozier Marguerite Hardy Ruth Dupuis Ruth Negué Samuel Wittmer Betty Hamil Lais Sartor Beverly Baker Laseilie Mangold Bertha Reinert Roebert Stevens Doris Klepfer Margery Meats Rol] Bauer Fae Schoonover Virginia Chalupa Betty Drake Faye Holland Hetty Koosick Jean Walker Ruth Wead Charlies Bear Catherine Hardys Geneva Turnher Mabel Burcer Norman Schoonover Ruth Negus Betty Hamil Lucille Mangold Bertha Reinert Lola Sartor Robert Stevens Mary Atchison William Rawn Carolyn Carbee Muriel Dunbar Helen Hobbs Ruth Turner Ralph Schoonover Fern Durst Martha Ans Mace Donald Marek Faye Ellen Phillips Margaret Snider Mary Westphal

Early views on digestion from mechanical to chemical theories

The text traces digestion ideas from Sylvius who saw digestion as a mechanical process to Spalianzi who highlighted saliva and gastric juice as solvents and inhibitors of putrefaction. It notes Spatianzen’s failure to recognize gastric juice acidity, a point later clarified by Young in 1803.

Sylvius Spalianzani Young

Pepper as Currency in Medieval English Society

The Pepperers Guild held the prized spice pepper as a major medium of value. Pepper served as bounty for soldiers and as rent payments. Wills often specified pepper bequests, showing its high monetary and social significance in the Middle Ages.

Pepperers Guild

Harry McCall Is Guest at Dinner

A birthday dinner was held at Boon at the Harry McCall home. Mr. and Mrs. W L Pederson of Winter Haven Florida and Mrs John McCall, wintering in California, were honored guests. The birthday cake was pink and white and elaborately decorated.

Boon Harry McCall W. L Pederson Winterhaven Florida John McCall Callifornia

Potluck Supper Committee Named for Pythian Sisters

Mrs. Will Matueha Mrs. Vina Manassier and Mrs. Ives Mc Kay serve on the committee in charge of a potluck supper for the Pythian Sisters to be held Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the K P hall Each member is asked to bring a dish to pass sandwiches and table service

Will Matueha Vina Manassier Ives McKay K. P. Hall

Mrs J T Perkins to Speak at Alma Hearte Holland Meeting

Mrs J T Perkins of Kalene will give a talk at the Alma Hearte Holland Memorial society gathering tomorrow evening at Ida Cavender's home 102 East Madison Street. Supper will follow with serving starting at 6 15 p m. Standard Bearers will be guests.

J. T. Perkins Kalene Alma Hearte Holland Mie Siorary Society Everning Misa Ida Cavender Fast Madison Street

Mae Ward Kitchen Committee Sets Combined Birthday Party

Mae Ward members of the Kitchen committee Mrs. King Mrs. Joe Maxwell and Mrs. Hebert Dawson plan a combined June July birthday party. On Monday June 15 they assemble at the court house to clean memorial wreaths for next Memorial day. Forty yards of pennies were donated with funds split to the corps department and Grand Army. The next meeting is Saturday June 20 with refreshments by Mrs. Ethel Steele chair and Mrs L K Baker.

Mae Ward King Joe Maxwell Hebert Dawson Corps Department Grand Army Ethel Steele L. RK. Baker

Prairie Flower Vacation Memorial Service Announcement

The Prairie Flower Vacation Memorial service is set for June 7 at 2 pm at a Bible Shoo. A twelve day session begins Tuesday. Baptist Ladies Missionary Society will host dinner Friday 5 30 to 7 pm at the church. K of P work in rank tonight at 8 o clock. Regular VFW meeting Tuesday evening June 5. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting Wednesday morning at 9 40 at the home of Mrs M W Bailey 814 East Washington Street.

Baptist Ladies Missionary Society M. W. Bailey Washington Etree

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hazel Conrad Roy Miller Gabrieleen Milady Globe Bidg Martha Wylie Roberts Grace Carson Grace Pearson Martha Virginia Wylie Paris News Crocus Rothschild’s Presbyterian Harry Ramseyer East Washington Street Charles Barthelow Noble Grand Circle J. Q. QO F. Hall Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Log Cabin Isabelle Combs Doreas Society of St. Paul's Evangelical Church Cfurch Alma Hearne Holand Potluck Bupper C. EB. Negus Howard Mester Harmony Club Alma Wilcox Rural Women's Club Tethia Hunter H. J. Club George Sehulty Kolah H. J. Sehoonover Keith Droz Walnut Womens Club J. Wolfe W._R.C Carl Amrine Brighton Mrs. Homer Stephen Hugh S. Davis Mae Gideon Charles Schiebel Walnut Dixie Dugan Mickey Dixie J. P. Mevoy J. H. Striebei Wesley Richard O.K Drake Maurita Darnell Jvne Mt. Ne Maytag Vin A Scott Furniture Co
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