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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1934

Page

6

Pre nuptial Parties Highlight Wellman Social Scene

Social notes report Kathleen Coffey of Wellman in pre wedding events with a luncheon by Dorothy Durian and a Wellman Methodist church ceremony for Kathleen Coffey and Ed Morrison Jr. at 6 oclock Monday. Other Wellman society items include a Sunshine Club shower for the groom’s family, OES meeting notes, and a Wellman Methodist Home Missionary society session with officers re elected.

Kathleen Coffey Wellman Dorothy Durian Coffey ED Morrison, Jr Washington Wellman Methodist Church J. E. Coffey West Chester Kathleen Dorothy Schlatter Wayland Albert C. Enders Chicago Dorothy Perkins Miss Rothschild Ruth Haffen Helena Coffey R. A. Hendes Improps Mrs. E. I. Coffey Sunshine Community Club Lafe Klopfenstein Joe Klopfenstein Ehme Koehler John Koehler Mike Flynn

Wonderful New Face Powder Promises Youthful Finish

Preserve skin with the new MELLO GLO face powder used by many beautiful women. Its special tint and finish look youthful, keeps on longer, hides pores, and applies smoothly. Purest powder that does not irritate skin. Priced at 50 cents and a dollar.

Rebekah Meeting Friday Evening

A Rebekah gathering is scheduled for Friday evening at nine oclock. Members should attend as planned in the social calendar.

Rebekah

Regular Meeting of W. R. C This Saturday at 2

The W R C schedules a regular meeting for Saturday at 2 o clock. The notice invites members to attend and discuss ongoing matters.

D. of V Civil War Picnic and Rainbow Girls Meeting

Members and families invited to a picnic supper at the J N Phillips home Monday evening June 18. Bring a dish to pass sandwiches and table service. Meet at 6 p m at G A R hall. in case of rain the meeting moves to the hall. Rainbow girls meet at 7 30 Monday night at the Masonic temple.

D. of V. of Civil War J. N. Phillips Hom G. A. R. Hall Rainbow Girls Tne Masonic Temple

Presbyterian choir rehearsal moved to Friday evening

Notice announces choir members to attend rehearsal on Friday June 15 at 7 30 P M instead of Saturday at the church 10243

Presbyterian

Red Norton Pitches 21 Innings in Troop Victory

Red Norton, star left hander for the Little Demons, hurled 21 innings as the Little Demons beat Troop F 9 to 8 after a seven inning tie. Norton remained on the mound through 14 innings of extra play, with Matlock and Edmondson sharing pitching duties for Troop F. The same program saw the Washington girls defeat Hills 17 to 11, and announce a Washington Brighton matchup at 8 30 this evening at the troop field.

Red” Norton Little Demons Troop F Norton Devils Chicago Fairfield Matlock Edmondson Washington Girls Hills Washington and Brighton Troop Field

Sunset social notes from Muscatine and vicinity

Mrs. Sam Baker reports a series of Sunday and weekday visits. Mr and Mrs Art Sehmeichel of Muscatine hosted a supper at Jake Snyder home. Families including Gladden Mast, Francis, Nerine, Henry Mast and Norine Mast are noted with several calls and visits. A Fern Cliff 4H club gathering is mentioned and a livestock loss is recorded.

Art Sehmeichel Muscatine Jake Snyder Gladden Mast Francis Nerine Henry Mast Frank Julley and Sons Jake Schraders Joby D. Jones Will Mitchell Washington Delbert Dailey Frank Bailey Jake Schrader Fern Cliff Noriie Mast Dorothy Louise Baker Huth Baker

Baer Wins Title in the Eleventh Round

Max Baer defeated Primo Carnera by technical knockout in the eleventh round at Madison Square Garden to win the world heavyweight title. Carnera suffered a broken nose and extensive facial injuries. Baer delivered repeated powerful blows as the bout ended in chaos with 60,000 spectators. Carnera would be unable to walk for at least two weeks, doctors said.

Guild Bernice Brown Louisa Scalf Maybelle Brown Ruth Bringman Hele Brown Edith Tames Rosina Schauf Pauling Tames Mildred James Mildred Kelley Mary Jane Brown Gwendolyn Brown Mrjorie Miller Catharine Siler New York Primo Carnera Vincent Fanoni Primo Madison Square Garden Bowl Maxie Baer United States Italy Man Mountain Arthur Donovan Maxie Chamelion Carrera Donovan Baer Dempsey

Rural graduates and local weddings mark week

Mae Sork and Emily Havel led rural school graduates last week. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Lewis Havel wed last week and will live on Ralph Kobeck farm. Roy Kroigz and Norma Jean with Esta Lirney and Homer visited Melo Lasek family Friday evening. Lorine Lisek returned to Iowa City. Melo Lasek family and sons hosted Sunday calls with John Lasek family.

Country Club A. W. Clow J. M. Lloyd I. Rothschild Shannon JL. BE. Wilson George Brown Mable P Buckiey Louise Richardson South Highland Mae Lorine Lisek Iowa City Melo Lasek Raymond Therus Jake Temmvus John Lasek

Carnera Fights On After Two Knockdowns in Tense Tenth Round

In the tenth round referee Don Ovan halted briefly as Carnera was staggered by knockdowns. He recovered enough to stage a finish in the eleventh, bloodied and semiconscious yet displaying stubborn bravery typical of a fighter facing a grim fate.

Donovan Carnera

Prize for Best Junior Player in Washington Tennis Tour

The Washington city tennis tournament committee announced a special award for the best junior player in the event. Judges will select the recipient. any beginner is considered a junior. The prize recognizes junior players despite facing seniors, with early rounds likely to pair juniors against juniors. The aim is to give young players tournament experience against top competitors. Tryouts at Nicola Harmon’s store will close Saturday night.

Washington City Washington Nicola & Harmon’s

Early 18th Century Act Forms First American Navy

On March 27 1704 George Washington signed an act to build six frigates to defend American commerce from Algerian pirates. The act stated there was no intent to create a permanent navy.

George Washington

Baseball Results and Schedule From The Day

New York beat St Louis 7 to 0 Washington defeated Chicago 5 to 1 Cleveland won 11 to 7 Philadelphia beat Detroit rainout in Boston. Chicago visits Washington St Louis hosts New York Cleveland plays Philadelphia Detroit travels to Boston. National League standings show New York leading with Chicago close behind. Brooklyn Philadelphia and Cincinnati follow. Yesterday Brooklyn and Pittsburgh split. Chicago topped Philadelphia. New York beat Cincinnati. St Louis defeated Boston.

New York St. Louis Washington Chicago Cleveland Detroit Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati WWL Pet New York

Russian Language and Alphabet Explained

The article notes Russian uses a civil alphabet of 37 letters with two rarely used ones. It describes two main dialect groups and explains that the southern group often pronounces the unaccented o as a.

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