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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

2

Local Washington Residents Attend Various Events and Visits

Dr W J Masson and associates returned from Mineola Kansas after an Associate Presbyterian synod. Mrs C O Davis visited Devonport and family. Mrs Louise Karrer returned to Perry after a month with her sister in law. Fresh eggs 15c per dozen at W S Reister & Son. Grace Stone of Ainsworth toured Washington on business. Several locals attended school instruction in Dexter and a Richland visitor shopped in Washington yesterday. Rev Phil Martin of Santa Anna and Rev Pat h of Los Angeles lectured then planned Manchuria mission. Shoppers included Mrs Otto Fritz and Irene Imhoff, with others visiting in town.

W. J. Masson William J N. George Masson W. M. Kreese Mineola Kans Presbyterian Synod C. O. Davis Devonport Charles Grayson Louise Karrer Perry J. E. Kunath W. S. Reister & Son Grace Stone Ainsworth Washington Leslie Gilmore T Heters Dexter Fairfield O. W. Schmitter Richard Floye Kirchner Nichols Walter Oetjen J. F E. Frey Professions Masseur Cy Bush Res L. Harley West Chester Orville Korf S&s W. Korf Harrisburg Korf Allie-Chalmers Manufactureme Milwaukee Wis Anna Schaffer Brighton Roy Stewart Keota D. F. Macon Iowa Pheove Glenn McFar-lane Red Cloud Nebr Marshalltown 8. A. Dickerson Dickerson J. C. Pentey the Evening Journal Phil ‘Martin Santa Anna Calif Path Los Angeles PD. N. Anwyl Martin Will Martino Crawfordsville Westminster Seminary Philadelphia Manchuria Patterson Reformed Presbyterian Winona Lake California Homer Stephen Betty Stephen A. S. Smith Otto Fritz Irene Imhoff Ngland Winifred Palmer Blanche Maytag Newton Elizabeth Etha Dawson

Hospital Dismissals Reported For Mrs LeRoy Fread And Baby

At The Hospital Mrs LeRoy Fread and her newborn were discharged today while Otis Kelley son of H M Kelley had his tensile removed and was discharged as well.

LeRoy Fread Baby 1 Otis Kelley H. M. Kelley

Major Nelson Speaks At Y's Men Club Night

Major Nelson of Burlington, U S Army, spoke at the ladies night program of the Y's Men club, sharing a vivid tale of his Mediterranean cruise. Lt. Glen Eldridge introduced him as the guest. KR Moore, ex convict from Ohio State prison, gave an illustrated talk on prison life to show crime does not pay.

Major Nelson Burlington U. S. Army Y's Glen Eldridge KR. J. Moore Ohio State Penitentiary Moore Ted Brown John Winga Tom Duncan Dale Hurlbutt

Local visitors and family news from Xenia

Xenia reports Mr and Mrs John Erickson and daughter Martha Jean of Viola Illinois visiting Richard Stephens. Mrs Frickson formerly Dorothy Sands of Ainsworth. Ray Sweet hosts a dinner June 10 for guests including Jack Marston Will Brown Edward. Birthday cake surprise for Mr Sweet. Weather damage from a Saturday storm included broken trees and damaged property. rain and hail reported.

R. L. Stephens Xenia John Erickson Martha Jean Viola Ill Richard Stephens Frickson Dorothy Sands Ainsworth Ray Sweet Jack Marston Will Brown Edward Edward. A Pink and White Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Brought By Mrs. Brown Mr. Sweet Earl Huffman Alamosa Colo Darlene Mrs. Sweet Floyd Edmondson Florence Baird Waterloo George Baird Lilian Dunbar Henry Warenknecht John Hayek Des Moines John Jeffrey

Curious claw hand weapon in India history

A dagger in the right hand and tiger claw gauntlets on the left were worn in ancient Indian combat. Colliers Weekly notes the claws were believed to inflict notable damage even when worn by a man.

India Collier's Weekly

Eye doctors differ in training and focus

The oculist is a medical doctor specializing in eye diseases and surgery, while an optometrist is an eye measurer who examines eyes for defects correctable by lenses to restore vision as far as possible.

White House guest dancer wins Roosevelt favor

A chance New York meeting two years ago introduced Roberta, Jenny and another young woman to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. The pair have since been guests at the White House during a two week Washington hotel engagement and visited the Roosevelts at Hyde Park.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Roberta Jenny White House Washington Roosevelts Hyde Park

High School Honors Roll Listings For Seniors And Juniors

Senior and junior students listed with grade tallies from the last six weeks and four year averages. Names include Lucille Mangold Marguerite Yardy Lois Sartor Kathryn Logan Ruth Mc Cauley Samuel Wittmer Helen Holden and Ruth Nevus among many others. Senior averages above B or better feature long lists and four year A tallies noted.

Lucille Margold Lois Sartor Kathryn Vaccha Betty Hamii Samuel Wittmer Ruth Nevus Mareerite Hardy Helen Holden Myra van Nostrand Bertha Reinert Kathryn Logan Ruth McCauley Mary Westphal Mary Atchison William Rawn Ralph Schoonover Faye Phillips Margaret Snider Willa Thompson Carolyn Carbee Martha Mace Fern Durst Evelyn Nebergal Fae Schoonover Maurita Darnell Virginia Chalupa Betty Drake Dorothy Darnell Alberta Godfrey Dorthea Snyder Richard Weekes Clara Huber Esther Hays Jean Sigafoose Carol Gray Maxine Logan Glen Mace Norene McFarland Evelyn Miller Lawrence Swift Lucille Manacid Marguerite Yardy Kathryn Vecha Tae Tey Samuel Wirtmer Ruth Negus Betha Robertson Betty Hamil Bertha Rein Maxine Allen Beverly Baker Puth Dupuis Robert Eckels Maxine Foster Thomas Gray Terty Hamil Marguerite Hardy Hazel Harbison Doris Klepfer Ruth McGrew John McKinnetry Lucille Mangold Margery Means Glenn Willer Ruth Nerus Maurice Pitman Retha Robertson Caroline Sheets Robert Stevens Kathryn Vacha Myra van Nostr Lawrence Whisler

Social Notes From Washington Weekend Visits And Births

Miss Frances Davison and Miss Mary Polson of Ottumwa spent the weekend here as guests of Mrs. Edward Bruty and Miss Sadie Davison. Mrs. Renoux and the Davison sisters are related. several locals travel to Des Moines and Washington for events while births and household news populate the column.

Frances Davison Mary Polson Ottumwa Edward Bruty John Renoux Sadie Davison Renoux Davison Ethel Wilde Gertrude White Adelaide White Peoria A Anderson White Wilde Anderson Lionel Teft Hinsdale Jack Martin California Billie Cox Eod Dale Bain Larry Dean Shiloh G. B. Holden Frances Ralston Russell Rohrer Richard Holden Des Moines Legister Tribune Washington

Wittrig Harness Shop Bends to Binder Canvas Production

Wittrig Harness Shop, long established locally, plans large scale binder canvas manufacturing this year. Vernon Wittrig says speed is essential and the plant can churn out a binder canvas in an hour and a half to an hour.

Martha Washington Bread Announced by Home Bakery

The Home Bakery announces Martha Washington Bread now on sale at all grocers. The product has become a province popular item and has gained wide public acceptance. The Home Bakery is a strictly local business operating near the Iowa Southern Atities Company for several months.

Washington Bakery Martha Washington Bread Home Bakery Iowa Southern Atities Company

Births and family notices from Kansas City and local towns

Mrs Ira Gastman in Kansas City gave birth to a stillborn son. she is reported as recovering. Dr F G Livesey and family returned from Illinois after attending a Chicago convention while Dorothy visited relatives in Kankakee. Francie Bruty welcomed an eight pound daughter named Patricia Katheyn at home Monday. Moore's Bootery promotes Wolverine Work Shoes and new white shoe patterns for late summer.

I. Rothsehild Ira Gastman Kansas City Dorothy Illinois Dr. Livesey Bismarck Chicag Francie Bruty Patricia Katheyn Moore's

Homecoming Tomorrow at Crawfordsville M E Church

A fellowship dinner is planned at noon tomorrow at the Crawfordsville M E Church. Rev John Wesley Potter D D of Mt Pleasant will deliver the homecoming sermon, his first pastorate was in Crawfordsville 59 years ago. Two long time members are still in the church Mrs Allie Yen er Gormley and Mrs Ollie Gordon Anwyl both with ties to the 50 year membership.

Ollie Gordon Anwyl Allie Yeager Gormley Crawfordsville Crawfordsville M. E John Wesley Potter Mt. Pleasant Potter Allie Yener Gormley Gormley Washington, D. C

Funeral Services Held in Wellman for Mrs Birkey

Mrs Nelie Berger Birkey, born October 5, 1902 near Wellman, died Sunday afternoon June 13 after illness in Wellman and Town City. She married Oren Birkey in 1927, lived on a farm, taught two years, and lived in Color ado at times. Survived by husband, father, two sisters, a brother, and Rebekah lodge members. services held June 15 at the Wellman Methodist church. Burial in Fairfield cemetery.

Wellman Nelie (Berger) Birkey John Emma Berger Colorado Birkey Wellman High School Oren Hirkey Paul Hann Feirview Rebekah Lodge

Mrs E E Yoder Hosts Ladies Group at Wellman Home

Mrs E E Yoder entertained a group of her lady friends at her Wellman home on Monday afternoon after returning from California. The gathering included hand-work games and visiting, with refreshments served to a list of attendees.

G. G Griffth W. PP. Webster Dan Steiner L. W Duret EF. C. Henn E. Jones Jay Nichols A. L. Braden JL. CC. Miller BE. BE. Yoder Methodist Missionary Society L. F Ridwell E. C. Henn Elmer Yoder J. FE. Ross GC. L. Hiserman

Labor Hearing Issue Citation in Kansas City

Montgomery Ward Co. received an unfair labor practices citation from the regional NLRB office. A hearing is scheduled for June 24 following the June 16 notice under the Wagner Act.

Kansas City Montomery Ward & Co National Labor Relations Board

Loans Offered for Good Standing Individuals

Too Late to Classify to DEBTS BOTHER you claims to make loans to persons of good standing with endorsements or collateral security to pay outstanding debts. Loans may be repaid in weekly or monthly installments with low interest. Listed by Washington State Bank with dates June 16 22 28 and July 3. Also ads for binder twine and canvases from Montgomery Ward.

Washington State Bank

Federation Men Board Clyde Liner in Waterfront Standoff

A group of forty American Federation of Labor sailors forced their way aboard the Clyde-Mallory liner 8. & Seminole in New York June 16 as the first step in a threatened waterfront tieup. They demanded the immediate discharge of the captain.

New York American Federation of Labor

If you have a solid core of human warmth in you

A concise note suggests that genuine kindness attracts others, asserting that warmth at the core makes you likable. It emphasizes character over superficial traits as the foundation of positive personal connections.

Heir Born to Bulgarian Queen at Palace

A royal salute rang from the palace grounds as Queen Ionna gave birth to a son and heir to the throne. The event marks a future continuation of the Bulgarian royal line amid official celebration.

Rofita Palerma Royal Palace Lonna

Public health as foundation of welfare says Coolidge

A quotation attributed to Calvin Coolidge stresses that public health lies at the foundation of all human welfare and that without conservation and protection of health there is little value in other welfare activities.

Calvin Coolidge

Community Notes From Grandview and Nearby

Grandview community members share visits across Keo Ta New London and Des Moines. Families mention gatherings at the Griffith and Enfield homes, with condolences extended to the Bugh family on the loss of Nellie Birkey.

M. Maxwell New London William Fritermiller Verlin Nickel Bud Nickel Ernie Wetrich Ward Bud Nickel Mark Schaffer Des Moines Marie Enfield Art Einfield P. FP. Kreuger Grant Griffith Bugh Nellie Birkey

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