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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1938

Page

3

E Reports Read at D A R Meeting Officers Installed

Twenty eight members attended the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at the homes of Mrs Harry McCall and Mrs Wahwee Ingalls. Mrs Frank Kurtz presided and announced new members, a donation to Y's Men for Washington playground work, and the purchase of grave markers for deceased members. New officers were installed and talks highlighted the congress reports and local history efforts.

Arry McCall Wahweeh Ingalls Frank Kurtz Anderson J. E. Lemmon C. Ebicher Reat D. A. R. Congress Mary Juliemon Congress Gertrude Bowman Lowa Continental Hall Washington Iowa Almanblossom Perry Kansas Jennie Acheson Alice Tate Hom Orrell Washington County A. W Dridge Shenandoah

Pythian Sisters to Decorate Graves Sunday

Twenty two members attended the Pythian Sisters meeting at the K P hall. One member was reinstated and another reinstatement application acted upon. They scheduled grave decorations for Sunday June 19 meeting at the K P hall and to bring flowers if possible. Altruistic work totaled 50 dollars and refreshments were served after.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall A. B Schmoeller H. G. Miller

Griffith Humphreys Honored at Dinner

Elizabeth and Della Humphreys hosted a family dinner Sunday for their father Griffith Humphreys birthday. He turned 76 on June 3. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs V Humphreys and families, Mr. and Mrs F B Humphreys and families of Wyman, and Mrs David Johns, Mrs Rosina White and daughter Anna May of Crawfordsville.

Elizabeth Della Humphreys Griffith Humphreys Humphreys Fr. V. Humphreys Wyman David Johns Rosina White Anna May Crawfordsville

Chicken Supper and Swift Reunion Announced

Chicken supper will be served Thursday evening June 9 at the Christian church from 5 30 to 7 12. The Swift reunion is set for Sunday June 12 in Sunset Park with a basket dinner at noon.

Christian Church Swift Sunset Park

Luncheon Planned With Guest Invite Policy

The luncheon committee led by Mrs. R. S. Warfel will host a gathering permitting attendees to invite one guest. Light refreshments will be served during the event.

Ber R. S. Warfel

Junction Man Wed in Tucson to Sarah Spittle

Mrs. Fred C. Spittle of Tucson announces the marriage of her daughter Sarah Elizabeth to Robert Freeman Moore son of Mr and Mrs J Fred Moore of Columbus Junction Both are connected to area communities and the wedding took place June 7 in Hedrick's chapel First Methodist E Church Tucson Rev Howard C Taylor officiated Best man L B Shinn Tucson Attendants not listed The couple will honeymoon east then reside in Marana after Sept 1 where Mr Moore will teach Emma Hall observed her 80th birthday at Henry Ostermeier home.

Columbus Junction Fred C. Spittle Tucson Arizona Sarah Elizabeth Robert Freeman Moore J. Fred Moore Hedrick First Methodist Episcopal Church Howard C. Taylor L. B. Shinn Moore Bellefontaine, Ohio Lake Erie College University of Arizona Gama Phi Beta Columbus High School University of Iowa Marana Ariz Phi Beta Kappa Phi Delta Kappa Presbyterian Ladies Bible Clase Amos Norton U. P. Ladies Aid Society Eicena Methodist Church Sunset Park C. F. Anderson Main St Darrel Ross S. 4Th Ave Max Cook 2Nd Ave Edgar Stout Scott Wilcox John Rittenhouse A. Sheets Marjorie Gladys Sheetz Robert Sheetz Anton Buch Clear Creek Catholic Dana Nelson Don Pana Davenport Arlene Churchill Francis Feltz Maxine Churchill Homer Brianine Washington Zeno Times Mre Whiton Harley

First Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert Biography

Benjamin Stoddert served as the first United States Secretary of the Navy from 1798 to 1801. He established the department's early governance and helped organize the fledgling naval service during the post Revolutionary era.

Navy Benjamin Stoddert the Navy

Social calendar lists multiple club events this week

Wednesday events include Pythian Sisters potluck at 6 30 p m and Sunshine Community ice cream social with bring your own dishes. Thursday brings O G T bridge, country club potluck, and Rebekah club supper postponed with a June 16 meeting to follow.

Pythian Sisters P. Nall Sunshine Community Club Charles Zieglowsky O. G. T. Bridge Club Ralph Martin Friendly Circle Club Sunset Park Fach Prairie Flower Mission Circle Church H. H. Club Estella Shuman Trinity Luthern Ladies Aid E. J. Blatter South Marion Avenue Rural Woman's Club Harry Anderson Walnut Woman's Club James Baird Mike Lewis Rolleall Cp. FE. S P. m Masonice Temple M. BE Crone

Science Seeks New Hybrid Sugar Beet for Iowa's Fields

Ames Iowa June researchers pursue a hybrid sugar beet to fight leaf disease and moisture related spots while boosting sugar content. Dr C S S Reddy Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station notes field tests at Kanawha and the Northern Iowa Experimental Association farm using two hundred selfed inbred beets.

Ames Iowa C. S&s. Reddy Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Kanawha Reddy

Brighton R-1 notes and social visits

Rodney Gowey served as Washington caller Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Edwin Vanerus of Moline Indiana visited last week at the Andy Oswalt home with family.

Brighton Rodney Gowey Washington Edwin Vanerus Moline Inl Andy Oswalt

Mrs Waggoner Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting

Mrs Hattie Waggoner entertained the Friendly Social club at her home with eleven members attending. Vice president Mrs Frank Snyder led the business portion while guests enjoyed social time. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Frank R Farll. The July meeting will be at Mrs Walter Nicholson's home.

Hattie Waggoner Friendly Frank Snyder Frank Rfarll Walter Nicholson

Couple Weds In Muscatine After What Cheer Ceremony

Ann Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Nelson of What Cheer married Donald Norton son of Mr and Mrs Frank Norton of Ainsworth Monday at 11 am. Rev S Predmund officiated at the Baptist church. They will reside in Muscatine after a brief visit with the bride’s family.

Ann Nelson Perry Nelson What Cheer Donald Norton Frank Norton Ainsworth S. Predmund Baptist Church Dale Beenblossom Muscatine

Black Stem Rust Found in Four Iowa Counties

Iowa officials report black stem rust in Buchanan Taylor Webster and Hamilton counties near infected barberry bushes. In Taylor County rust has reached rye near 20 barberry plants. elsewhere it spread from barberries or grasses but not yet to grain. Orange leaf rust is widespread in Iowa wheat.

Ames Iowa Buchanan Taylor Webster Hamilton D. R. Sheppherd Shepherd — Gald Lowa Washington Jasper Dubuque Allamakee Delaware Jackson Story Bremer Montgomery Monroe Page Cass Fremont Shepherd

Valley youth represent Sun day school and league trip

Arlene and Maxine Churchill and Rosella Brinning chosen to represent Valley St Pauls Evangelical Sunday school and the Young People's League at the Southeastern Town district gathering to be held June 12 to 14 at St Pauls Evangelical church in Sigourney.

Valley Arlene Churchill Rosella Brinning Valley St. Paul's Evangelical Sunday School Maxine Churchill Richard Sheetz Young People’s League Southeastern Town District St. Paul's Evangelical Church Sigourney Andy Sheetz Richard Marjorie Roger Raymond Naomi Charles Churchill Ethel Maye Maxine Arlene Norma Lyle Myrtle Frank Washington

Riverside Garden Club Meeting Sparks June Programs

The Riverside Garden Club met at Carrie Iden's home with roll call on Things I Like In June. Mrs. Joseph Stransky read Native Shrubs for the Home Garden, and the next meeting on June 17 will be at Mrs. Joseph Mellecker’s home with Rose Dautremont leading on How to Tame Wild Flowers.

Riverside Riverside Garden Club Carrie Iden Joseph Stransky Joseph Mellecker Rose Dautremont

Birthday Celebrants Listed in USA Today Style

Mrs. Homer Stephen marks her birthday today along with Carl Amrine of Brighton Marion L. Stransky of Pilotburg Wilbur Chalupa James Fisher and Herman Luers Also Audrey Peet daughter of Supt and Mrs Peet of Cedar Falls formerly of Washington celebrates a birthday today.

Mrs. Homer Stephen Carl Amrine Brighton Marion L. Stransky Pilotburg Wilbur Chalupa James Fisher Herman Luers Audrey Peet Supt Mrs. Peet Cedar Falls Washington

Early Day Music for Iowa Centennial on Des Moines Radio

Des Moines will air a radio program on Tuesday celebrating Iowa territorial history as part of the state centennial observance. The broadcast includes a dramatization of territorial days featuring the romance of George Wallace Jones and Miss Anna Calhoun, daughter of John C. Calhoun, with present-day context on Senator Calhoun’s opposition to Iowa’s entry into the union over slavery.

Des Moines Iowa Martin van Buren George Wallace Jones Anna Calhoun John C. Calhoun South Carolina Senator Calhoun Union Jones Dubuque

Newspapers Best Medium For Bank Advertising

Louisville report notes bank executive Lewis G. Gordon of Atlanta argues newspapers reach the broadest audience at lowest cost. He cites newspaper advertising as essential for publicity and crisis communication, recalling 1933 Georgia banking holiday experiences to ease public fear.

Louisville Lewis G. Gordon Atlanta American Institute of Banking Gordon Citizens and Southern National Bank of Atlanta Georgia

District of Columbia Flower Beauty Wins Official Status

The American beauty rose is recognized in the District of Columbia as a symbol of official power. The designation reflects local regard for the flower and its ties to civic identity within Washington.

District of Columbia

Ice Cream Began Commercial Production in Baltimore in 1851

The article notes that ice cream first reached commercial production in Baltimore in 1851, marking a milestone in American food manufacturing.

Baltimore

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