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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1931

Page

6

4-H Club Girls Rally Marks Washington County Event

Tomorrow the 4-H girls of Washington county gather at the city hall for a Musik Memory contest in the morning and officer elections. Rev. F W Eastwood speaks on Health in the afternoon before a community dinner and club demonstrations across the nine clubs listed.

Washington County F. W. Eastwood Nin Washington Jacksonites Northern Star Club Jackson Walnut Brighton Jolly Joker Franklin Fern Cliff Marion Iowa Lasses English River Club English River Happy Day Club Oregon

Ham Slices with Pineapple and Ousting Olives

A recipe notes ham slices topped with pineapple and olives, then brown sugar and broil. The Flower and Garden show at United Presbyterian church by the Fortnightly Garden department invites visitors today until nine o’clock, with many roses and seasonal flowers on display.

United Presbyterian Church Fortnighly Club

Open House at Country Club Hosted Mondays All Summer

A local country club hosts open house each Monday evening through summer with dancing to phonograph music and bridge and pinochle at ten tables. Mrs. Harvey Meek honors Mr. and Mrs. William Manussier during a social evening with a luncheon and floral decor. Out of town guests attend from Rochester Missouri Louis Kenosha Wisconsin Detroit Michigan. The Spizerinctum club of the American Pearl Button company then held a marshmallow roast and ice cream after a factory evening.

Manuessier Harvey Meek William Manussier M. Lattimore Howard McBride Joli Koch Lee Holland Whistler Fred Bey Winifred Elizabeth Ragan Ralston Meek Zacketts J. W. M. Scott Rochester N. C C. M. Lattimore Louis Ella Cherry Kenosha Wise Carl Walter Meek Detroit American Pearl Button Welcome Christner Opal Darnell Fern Hysell Wilma Prebyl Dorothy Evestone Burham Daryle Arlo

Walnut Women’s Club to Meet with Guest Day Feature

The Walnut Women’s club meets Wednesday June 17 with Mrs Leslie Gates hosting. Members must invite a guest. City Beautiful Clean Up ward captains and workers plus interested residents meet at the Y at 7:30 Wednesday evening.

Walnut Women’s Club Leslie Gates City Beautiful Clean-Up Committee

Bandits Rob Jewelry Salesman on Highway Near Sioux Center

Two bandits robbed Minneapolis jewelry salesman Edward Zobol of 6500 in jewels and 165 in cash on a highway near Sioux Center Iowa. They forced surrender during a tire repair at 3 AM and wrecked his car to block pursuit. Suspects fled south toward Sioux City after the attack.

Sioux Center Iowa Minneapolis Here Edward Zobol Zool Freemont Nebr Sioux City

Brinkley Secures Radio Permits in Mexico

Dr J R Brinkley, famed goat gland specialist, has two construction permits issued for radio stations in Villa Acuna and Monterey Mexico. He arrived on a vacation trip and plans to build one station broadcasting into the United States, with talk of a hospital in the same city.

Mexico City J. R. Brinkley Kansas United States Federal Radio Commission Villa Acuna del Rio Texas Monterey Nuevo Leon Brinkley Mexico Choouiag Villa Acuna Chamber of Commerce

Big Wheat Drop Predicted Today

Washington reports June 1 winter wheat total production at 649 million bushels for the year, up from 604 million last year. Five year average was 47 million bushels. Acreage for 1926 harvest set at 40.43 million acres, 104.7 percent of 1925 acreage.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Calendar Notes for Ladies Groups in Sicilia

A Ladies week Breakfast will be held at 8 o clock Wednesday morning at the Country club. Members wishing to play should call Mrs PF M Ritchey. B and P W club picnic at Frances McCoy home Wednesday evening June 10 at 6 15. Notify Jessie Klein by 7 PM Tuesday. Call 791 or 227 Green. Ladies aid society meets June 10 at West Chester Methodist Church with Mrs Maurice Bauer of Kirtland NM speaking on Navajo culture. Navajo crafts on display. Kolah club meets with Mrs Clarence Jackson Wednesday. Just Us club hosted by Mrs Cy Bush at 2% South Fourth Ave Wednesday. IX club noon luncheon hosted by Mrs Hannah Provance in Ottumwa Wednesday. Catholic Daughters of America meet June 10 at KK 6 p m.

PF. M. Ritchey B. and P. W Frances McCoy Marion Avenue Jessie Klein Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church West Chester Maurice Bauer Kirtland New Mexico Hannah Provance Ottumwa IX Club Methodist Aid Society Folowing Bertha Phillips W. Main St T R. Benn N. Second Ave J. &. Ream East Washington St George Dowell E. Main St Fred Hunt South Iowa A. L. Young Perry Hayes South Ave Charles Jackson O. EB. Babb H. W. Richards Reister’s Gibson's Peterson's

Church Choir Dinner Honors Bride-To-Be Ferne Duncan

The United Presbyterian Church choir will entertain at a Thursday evening dinner honoring Miss Ferne Duncan, a bride-to-be, at the church. Several clubs plan meetings and social events Thursday afternoon or evening at listed locations with specified hosts.

Thee United Presbyterian Chureh Ferne Duncan

Ladies Aid and Methodist Aid to Meet This Friday

The Ladies Aid of United Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 50 PM with Mrs Jay O Brown as program chair. Methodist Aid units gather at 2 30 PM at listed homes for officer elections. Friendship Club hosts a Friday lunch at 1 PM on June 12 with Mrs Harry Dye entertaining guests.

Ladies Aid of The United Presbyterian Church Jay O. Brown Harry Dye Friendship Club

State Meeting of P E O. 0. to Be Held This Week

Mrs. T A Michels represents Chapter 1 P E O at the state convention in Grinnell June 10 11 and 12. Speeches by Mrs. Winona E Reeves and Miss Mabel D Douds highlight a program detailing the P E O educational fund and college reports. Delegates and visitors expect about 250 delegates 40 to 50 honor guests and numerous P E O members in Grinnell College facilities.

T. A. Michels Grinnell A. R Miller Supreme Chapter Washington New York City Mary Whitworth Beeeman Cedar Falls Winona E. Reeves Ry. Bo Record Reeves Chicago Mabel D. Douds Mary Rose Prosser Cottey College Nevada Maud M. Hendy North ‘Latte Nebr PBB. 8

Columbus Junction Marriages and Local News Summary

Pauline Johnston and Lewis Foss wed in Des Moines at Westminster church with Dr Helen Johnston hosting a luncheon. Johnston and Foss plan to reside in Columbus Junction. Funeral services held for Mrs. Jon Swank, with details of her career and survivor. rabies exposure incident involving a child at the Blankenhorn home. local visits by Captain Allister and Blanch Jones returning from Des Moines.

Columbus Junction Pauline Johnston R.S. Johnston Columbus City Lewis Eugene Foss Mabel Foss Whiting Westminster Presbyterian Church Des Moines EB. G. Williams Kathleen Kings Boone Harold Riess North English Helen Johnston Ft. Des Moine Columbus High School Drake University University of Iowa Delta Zeta Chi Kappa Pi Johnston and Wykert Jame D. Helmick Columbu Junction Frederick Clara Blankenhorn Peld ‘Ian Mrl William M Allister New York City

Troops Quell Unrest as Santiago Riots Return

In Havana a new wave of unrest in Santiago, Cuba, prompted hundreds of unemployed to flood the streets on June 9. The crowd aimed to hold a mass meeting and march through the capital of the Santiago province, causing eastern Cuba to buzz with unease.

Havana Cuba U.P Santiago San ‘Iavo

Making the Budget in Homemaking

The article notes that budgeting is studied as a science in homemaking and that Mr and Mrs Modern Couple enjoy saving by preparing the family budget. It acknowledges plans may misalign with schedules but emphasizes budgeting as a key tool for buying plans.

Country Club Announces Junior Tennis Tournament

The country club tennis committee plans a June tournament on club courts with age groups for girls under fourteen, fourteen to sixteen, and over sixteen, and the same for boys. Singles only in this first event, with pairings posted in the Journal Friday evening and entry registration via Dr. A. W. Crow. The event runs Saturday June 13 through Tuesday June 16 with prizes for each group and courts reserved for matches to speed play.

A. W. Crow

Rooster Day Opinions From Local Merchants

Hal Reister of Reister Produce House says Rooster Day promotes better poultry and fertile eggs with fresh eggs for sale. KE G Fox of McKay Shoe Store quips he is not a crower and fears the roosters left on farms may become Mormons.

Hal Reister The Reister Produce House KE. G. Fox McKay

Hyde Holds Farmer Key To Solving Low Mood

Secretary Arthur M. Hyde told the American Institute of Cooperation in Manhattan that farmers can end agricultural slumps by controlling production and relying on the Farm Board and cooperative marketing. He credited tariff policy as a lever raising wheat prices by about 30 cents per bushel for U S farmers. He praised President Hoover for aiding agriculture.

Manhattan Kan Arthur M. Hyde American Institute of Cooperation Hyde Federal Farm Board Farm Board Hoe Hoover

Insect Communication Across Bee and Ant Societies

Researchers note that many insects may communicate within their colonies with complex signaling. The statement highlights bees and ants as notable examples of sophisticated intraspecies interaction.

Soldiers Fire on Demonstrators as Crowd Refuses Disband

Soldiers trying to restore order since the outbreak last Saturday charged the mob and opened fire when the demonstrators refused to disperse.

Communists Blamed for Oslo Docks Riots and Police Clash

Oslo police faced renewed violence as troops reinforced officers after riots at the docks reportedly stirred by communists. Four policemen were injured in clashes linked to a lengthy Norwegian labor dispute with widespread strikes.

Oslo Norway U.P Mentad

Birthday fete honors Mrs Jenite Robinson at Keota

A party of about thirty guests gathered at the Otna Coffman home in Keota to celebrate the birthday of Mrs Jenite Robinson who has wintered with her nieces Miss Irene Coffman and Mrs J A Schreckengast.

Keota Otna Coffman

Birthday gathering recalls local history and fare

Guests, including former neighbors and old pupils, bring relics and stories. Irene Coffman shows a crude tooth puller described as a howling success. A two course lunch with roses follows. Mrs. Robinson cuts a seven ten year birthday cake, receives gifts, and Mrs. Williams speaks briefly then closes with a tearful poem. Mrs. Robinson plans to leave Keota next month. her father Judge McLoud was an early prairie settler near Harper.

Irene Coffman Nora Williams Mrs. Robinson Keota Judge Wm. McLoud Harper

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Spizerinctum Washington, D. C Annapolis Capilton Minon Lincoln MeAllegheny Burlington Sicilia Kolah Club Clarence Jackson Cy Bush South Fourth Avenue Just Us Club Catholic Daughters of America Rebekah Club Frank Sehneider T. J. McElhinney W. Jefferson St Fleur de Lis Club Floyd Letts John Cherry Linger Longer Art Dawson Country Club Priday Martha Butler Blanch Jones Thas Rooster Day Penney’s J. C. Penney Co West Side Square Washington, Iowa
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