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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

3

Daughters of Union Veterans Flag Day Program Held

Daughters of Union Veterans held a Flag Day program in the AR hall with 21 members present. Comrade J C vice Mrs J C Boice spoke on the flag origin and tribute. Mrs Pearl Whisler read two pioneer poems. Plans were made for a Centennial parade float and a social hour followed with refreshments.

Daughters of Union Veterans A. R. Hall J. C J. C. Boice Pearl Whisler Boyd Foster G A. RK. Department

Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Nathan Wilson Jr

Sixty guests attended a reception at the E C Jones home in Wellsman on June 15 in honor of newlyweds Mr and Mrs Nathan Wilson Jr The couple’s parents greeted guests and roses graced the room A lunch was served by several helpers and gifts flooded the couple.

A. J. Nichols E. K. Foster B. C. Foster Wilson E. C. Jones Nathan Wilson, Jr Sioux City Credential Life Insurance Co Marvin Hicks Harry Haller Doris Hoff Des Moines Darwin Hicks G. I. Kings Frank Hicks Marvin

Walnut Women Club Meeting Rescheduled for Thursday

The Walnut Women's Club meeting is postponed from last week and set for Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Wentworth's home. Roll call will be answered with Spring Salads for the Farm Table.

Walnut Women's Club Harry Wentworth

Mrs. O. F. Boller Heads Golf Breakfast Committee

Mrs. O. F. Boller chairs the committee for a golf breakfast to be held tomorrow at 7 30 in the Country Club. Miss Ruth and Virginia Stutsman will host the event. those attending should call Mrs. Holler by tonight.

O. F. Boller Virginia Stutsman Holler

Giving Up Possessions and Our Rising Expectations

A concise reflection on how people shed possessions more readily than their hopes and desires. The line suggests that expectations outpace actual enjoyment, shaping how we value what we own and what we pursue.

Boiling Water Under Pressure Creates Odd Form

A laboratory report notes that boiling water under extreme pressure in a laboratory setting yields a strange, altered form. Observers describe it as a peculiar, hornlike appearance associated with the intense conditions.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

A busy slate lists E.C.O.W. club at 7 p m Mrs Amos Norton 732 East Third. American Legion auxiliary and Pythian Circle sessions at Legion hall and 302 West Main. Golf breakfast 7 30 a m at Country club call Mrs O F Boller by Tuesday. W F W auxiliary and other chapters meet with initiation of juniors and officer attendance.

E.co.w Amos Norton East Third Street Wedneday American Legion Auxiliary O. F. Boller Pythian Circle C. W. Stewart West Main Street Legion Hall W.F.W. Auxiliary K. C. Hall

Birthday wishes for many local residents today

A page of birthday greetings lists numerous residents celebrating birthdays, including Lucy Langenberg Alma Brindley Chicago Colleen Berg Wilma Frances idea Marie Chance Millicent Cook Betty Ann Madelyn Peters and others with ages ranging from two to fourteen.

Lucy Langenberg H. J. Brenneman C. S. Williams Howard Chalupa Howard Caldwell Alma Brindley Chicago FF. W. Eastwood George Birney Wilma’ Frances Idea Marie Chance Fort Channe Millicent Cook Miles Cook Madelyn Peters Mrs. T. H. Peters

Favorite Vegetable Dishes From Harmony Club

Harmony club members share their best vegetable recipes in a club note. Dishes include Cabbage au Gratia Baked Asparagus Wilted Lettuce Stuffed Baked Tomatoes Traveling Man's Hash Creamed Beets and Baked Kidney Beans with ingredients and baking times.

Donald McLaughlin- Hoi James Brooks Blanche McConnell O. W. Lindberg Manford Wilcox Nelson Thompson

V F W Auxiliary to Convene Tomorrow Evening

The VFW Auxiliary meets tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the hall. An initiation of a Gold Star mother is planned at the meeting and a good attendance is desired.

H. H. Club to Meet at Mrs Hoppings Home Thursday

Mrs George Hopping will host the H H club meeting Thursday afternoon at her southwest town residence. The roll call will be Helpful Hints.

George Hopping H. H. Club

Chicago youths admit roles in string of crimes including WPA worker murder

In Chicago on June 16, a 17 year old, his 24 year old brother, and their 16 year old cousin confessed to about 400 crimes since April 19. The teen described luring Frederick Eneberg, 38, into an alley during an attempted robbery and shooting him after grabbing for the police gun. The trio named cousin Thomas Dinwiddie, 16, as another accomplice in a separate shooting.

Chicago INS WPA Max Johnson Frederick Eneberg Russell Engberg Thomas Dinwiddie

Picnic Supper Ends Rainbow Girls Year in Sunset Park

Rainbow Girls held a sunset park picnic last evening to close their year. After eating they gathered at the Masonic Temple for a business meeting, with year ending until their return in the fall.

Park Rainbow Girls Sunset Park Masonic Temple

Auxiliary to Meet in West Chester

The West Chester Kensington and Auxiliary will meet at the church Thursday afternoon for a social time. Mrs Dan Goss and Mrs. Mabel Plummer are members of the committee in charge. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

West Chester Kensington and Auxiliary Dan Goss Mabel Plummer

English River 4-H Club Meeting Reports Activities

The English River Hustlers 4-H Club met Friday afternoon at Rosemary Jirsa's home with twelve members a leader an assistant leader and three guests attending. The group practiced songs and folk games and Bernadette Te Bockhorst was named hostess with Dolores Shalla in charge of lunch baskets for Rally Day. Refreshments were served.

English River Hustlers 4-H Club Rosemary Jirsa Bernadette Te Bockhorst Dolores Shalla

Dr C A Owen to Address W C T U Meeting

Dr C A Owen will speak on Mission Work in Egypt at the W C T U meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM in the home of Mrs Alice Cherry 803 North Avenue JB Mrs Jennie Acheson is the afternoon program leader

C. A. Owen Egypt W.C.T.U Alice Cherry North Avenue Jennie Acheson

Clara Henderson Missionary Group to Elect Officers

The Clara Henderson Women’s Home Missionary Society will meet at Mrs Howard Stewart’s home in Westchester on Friday afternoon to elect new officers for the coming term. All members are urged to attend.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Clara Henderson Westchester Clara Henderson Women

Northern Star 4-H Meeting Saturday Rally Day Prep

The Northern Star 4-H club met with Mary Donalds on Saturday at 1 30 PM. Frances Stewart called the meeting to order and roll call cited favorite 4-H songs. All members were present as they prepared for Rally Day, with refreshments and social time following.

Northern Star Mary Donalds Frances Stewart

Committee Named for Country Club Dinner Thursday

Mrs J O Sexton chairs the committee overseeing the Country Club dinner this Thursday at 6 30 p m. Mrs H H McCleery assists with telephoning, with members including Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin H H McCleery Mr and Mrs George Rudiger Mr and Mrs Ed Morrison Mr and Mrs Carl Jungbluth and Mr and Mrs Frank Miller.

J. O. Sexton H. H. McCleery C. W McLaughlin George Rudiger Ed Morrison Carl Jungbluth Frank Miller

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned in Riverside

Mrs Edward Muller will host the Legion Auxiliary for the next meeting in Riverside on Wednesday June 16. Local members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming events and community service plans.

Riverside Edward Muller The Legion Auxiliary

Catholic Women Meet in St. Marys Hall

The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters met in St. Marys hall. Following the business meeting a social hour was held with refreshments served by Mrs. Glenn Kallaus Mrs. Peter K. Schneider and Miss Agnes Rotenburger who provided lunch.

Eva Blake Joseph Kupka Muller Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters St. Mary’s Glenn Kallaus Peter KE. Schneider Agnes Rotenburger

Brighton visitor Fred Jenkins calls on local business firms

Fred Jenkins of Brighton was noted as visiting town yesterday afternoon to meet local business firms and discuss potential collaborations.

Fred Jenkins Brighton

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