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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

6

Day Luncheon and club activities at the Country Club

A report of a day luncheon at the Country Club attended by 87 women with prize winners in bridge Mrs Fred Reid and high for members Mrs George C Stewart. Multiple local clubs held meetings with new members, picnics, contests and refreshments in a busy social afternoon.

Fred Reid George C. Stewart L. A. Jones Joe Wright Fred Neiwanger Clyde Pratt Max Marble Claude Tucker D. D. Davis W. Harwood F. M. Ritchey Delbert Bailey Martin Whittaker K. D. Melcher Russell Jennings T. L Brookhart Frank A. Crabb, Jr Chicago Fred J. Sheely Los Angeles Lola Hughes Milwaukee Nordy Duke Carrie Louise Hahn Ottawa Ill Peter Jungbluth la Crosse Wis R. A. Worstell

Rebekah Lodge Party Attracts About 200 Attendees

The N O F and Rebekah lodges hosted a family party with around 200 people attending. Dean Harland Mead of Washington junior college gave a psychology themed talk, titled Dont believe any thing you hear and not much of what you see, with color demonstrations. Lat er Pearson's orchestra provided music for dancing, and a carnival lunch was served by a committee led by Mrs. Floyd Murdock.

Rebekah E. Hoag Dean Harland Mead Washington Junior College Pearson Orchestra of Westchester Dean Mead Ralph Zeck Paul Harvey A. Ruebsam Floyd Murdock Edith Weidner Blanche Grecian Tom Dows Wellman and Olds

Damascus Shrine Hosts Reception and Dinners in Cedar Rapids

Damascus Shrine invites members to a Cedar Rapids reception at the Masonic temple on Saturday June 13 honoring Sojourner Mary L Hurt and Sojourner John Burianek Jr both from Cedar Rapids. The E O W club and families will hold a dinner at Joe Maxwell's home. Public invited.

Damascus Shrine Cedar Rapids Masonic Temple Mary L. Hurt Cedar Rapids John Burianek, Jr the Shepherds Joe Maxwell

Rosemary Club Hosts Evening Bridge Session

Mrs John Cherry entertained the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon with three tables of bridge. Guests included Mrs Earl Galloway, refreshments by Mrs J E Lemmon, and a pink and white luncheon assisted by Mrs Ralph Waggoner.

Rosemary Club John Cherry Earl Galloway Ralph Waggoner

Open House and Club Evening for Members at Country Club

An open house for country club members is scheduled Monday night with cards and dancing. The Daughters of Union Veterans will hold their regular meeting in the Goewe Hall at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Past Noble Grand Circle meeting with Mrs. Edna Rueb sam at 7:30. The Rebekah degree staff will cancel practice due to the Past Noble Grand meeting.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs J. O. QO. F. Hall Rebekahs Elm Grove Woodlawn Daughters of Union Veterans Goewe R Hall Edna Rueb Sam Rebekah

Young People’s Union to Meet at M E Church

A Young People’s Union meeting is scheduled for Sunday evening June 14 at 6 00 at the M E church. The event announces the time and place for the local youth group gathering.

Young People's Union M. E

Swartzendruber Reunion and Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Swartzendruber and two children Marie and Glen Schlatter attended the Swartzendruber reunion on the old home farm north of Wellman on Monday June 5. Harry Clark attends grand lodge in Clinton Iowa this week. Orie Miller returned from Goshen college and visited at the Amasa Miller home before leaving for Iowa City for summer school. The condition of Mrs May Shumaker remains critical following a mastoid operation.

Lloyd Swartzendruber Marie Glen Schlatter W. RR. Eileher Swartzendruber Old Home Wellman Harry Clark Grand Lodge Clinton Iowa Orie Miller Goshen College Amasa Miller Iowa City May Shumaker

Havre Community Notes from Mrs. H. Bishops Era

Havre Iowa June community roundup with visits from Mrs. Henry Marins and family to Havre favorites. Mentions of funerals, hospital stay, social club events, picnics and service at local homes. Dwight Wittmer's scooter accident requires stitches. Fern Cliff 4H entertainment draws a full house.

The Meaning of the Resurrection in Luke 24

A lesson excerpt discusses Luke 24 25 61 on the empty tomb encounters on Emmaus the road to Jerusalem and the risen Christ. It outlines the women angels witnesses Peter the disciples the Emmaus journey and Jesus final commissioning before his ascension.

Golden Tent Christ Jesus God Luke Peter Emmaus Jerusalem Innstead Tie

Oil Industry Featured in Talking Picture at City Hall

The Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation presents Petroleum a five reel film in natural color shown Tuesday June 16 at City Hall at 8 o clock. Tulsa producers show crude to finished product with a diamond refinery tour and a gusher scene. Educational film aims to inform the public about one of the world’s key industries.

Anc Prid-Continent Petroleum Orporation of Tulsa Petoleum Tula Mid Continent Petroleum Corporatio Charles Denison

Merle Frey Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Operation

CopockMrs Gleede Dold reports Merle Frey and Mrs New m Frey traveled to Irksville Mo on Monday for Merle to have a tonsil and adenoid procedure. They returned that evening and Merle is doing fairly well. Glenn Hesser and family plan to move in with his father John Hesser in Perola Iowa after living there for years. The past weeks showers boosted crops and weeds alike. Roy Edwards and wife visited Charles Nicola Monday.

Coppock Newm Frey Merle Irksville Glenn Hesser Perola John Hesser Roy

Local Social News Highlights and Announcements

Mrs. Ella Nichols returns home after Washington visit with daughter. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. McKune and children visit in Washington. Mrs. James Merrick spent time in Winfield with daughter and family. Sunday school convention postponed to Thursday evening at Pleasant Hill. Chas. Arbogast works for Orville Van Winkle. Olive Stalder helps with housework. Fred and Mrs. Cold in Chicago enjoying trip. Mrs. Newton Frey and children visit mother in New London. Charles Turner and spouse welcome baby daughter born last Friday. Bertha Holenstein visits sister Glen Hesser. Marjorie Chambers of Keota and Pauline Forinash visit Earl Chambers home.

John Ainsworth Mount Koehler Bishop Roll Gamon Gamon Dale Darbyshire Donna Ruth Lyle Ralph McCredy Carl Sehneider Omer Larkin Club Harry Campbells Washington Koehler Elizabeth Minnie Underwood John Zierlowsky Frank Moore Henry Hunt St. Paul’s Evangelical Aid Marcia Westen Arthur Eden Geo. Westen Martin Westen John Zieglowsky Peter Witting Howard Paker Elmer Mason Harm Westen Bobby Pease Ann Ruth Sartor Clara Witting Kermit Jones Wistafford Marguerite McCall Helen Bishop Fred Zieglowsky Henry Wagon Wittmer Willis Fred Spangler Crawfordsville Howard Edgar Will MceBridge Lawrence Baker Lewis Bakers Virginia Everette Stafford Stafford Fern Cliff Havre Journal Elmer Young Harry Bishop Howard Daker Des Moines Ella Nichols Donald Paul M. B. McKune James Merrick Winfield Lester Newman Pleasant Hill Orville van Winkle Olive Stalder E. &. Nichols Fred Cold Chicago Newton Frey New London Charles Turner Bertha Holenstein Glen Hesser

Shark Guidance by Pilot Fish Assists Gulf Predators

The text notes that the largest man eating sharks reach 80 to 40 feet and explains the pilot fish, about 12 inches long, accompanies ships and sharks. It swims ahead to feed on fragments and gain protection from enemies, guiding the sharks to food.

Household Defect Prompts Curious Question at Home

A child named Jimmie visited a church and amused himself with the bockracks on pews. Returning home he asked his father why their chairs lack hip pockets, prompting a lighthearted family moment.

Jimmie Papa

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