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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1934

Page

6

Miss Dorothea Thompson Weds Dan Brindley in Washington

The marriage of Miss Dorothea Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson of Washington to Dan Brindley son of Mrs S H Brindley of Washington took place at four o clock Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents home 903 South Iowa Avenue A special floral setting featured delphinium roses and larkspur The couple lives on the turkey farm northeast of Washington both are Washington High School graduates The bride taught in Dallas Center and Lincoehoo before the wedding

Dorothea ‘Thompson Can Brindley Dorothea Thompson Ralph Thompson Washington Dan Brindley S. H. Brindley South Iowa Avenue F. C. Witergman Brindley Washington High School Grinnell College Iowa State College Ames Dallas Center Linco Echoohere

4 H Club Girls and Leaders Head to Convention

County 4 H clubs send a delegation to a girls convention in Mesfert early this morning and expect to return Thursday afternoon. Leaders include Miss Isabell Combs and Mrs Max Waterhouse. several club members from Jolly Joker, True Blue and Northern Stars accompany them.

4-H Mesfert Joe Caputo Farm Bureau Isabell Combs Jolly Joker Club Margaret Stewart Clothing Club Max Waterhouse Brighton Ewircs Fred Wagner Harriet Times True Blue Club Ardith Eleanor Augustine New County Martha Joe Harvey Helen Dickinson The Happy Hustlers Frances Stewart Northern Stars Martha Mathers Ambitious Hustlers Wilma Palmer Jacksonites Bernice Amlong Cedar Club Margaret Escher Katona English River Club Helen Finney Peppy Jagu Hollow Club Stella Thompson Dorothy Kessel Brightor Good Lover Club

Miniature Bride Shower Details Revealed

The article describes a miscellaneous shower for a miniature bride with many gifts, pretty and practical items presented to the guest of honor. Hostesses served refreshments in pink and white, and Mrs. Carl Crossett of Washington attended as an out-of-town guest.

Ivan MccCreedy Barbara Ann Miller Robbie Seukup Mee Adams Welte Cleola Grady Katona Moc. J. F. Quinn Roy G Carl Crossett Washington

Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class and Local Happenings

The Presbyterian Ladies Bible class met with Mrs Martha Gordon Thursday with twenty four present. A reading was given as program feature and refreshments were served. Jolly Quilting Circle met with Mrs Elmer Kephart and worked on an intricate pattern. sixte en attended a pot luck. The 4-H Jolly Jokers met at Mildred Millers on June 20 with plans for local achievement day and an ice cream social for June 24. The Montgomer Ward store force enjoyed city park swimming and food. Happenings in Wellman note Mrs A J Nichols hosting a pot luck dinner with two dozen ladies at her country home.

Gayle Cupp John Winewarden Charlie Schachner Charlie Fritz Fay, Rowe Thomas Johnson Burton Dennison Bert Godber Harve Freel Geo Foster James Murphy Geo. Whetstein Winn Durst Chas. Johnson Nellie Dorrenec Nellie Feheardt Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Martha Gordon J. W. Libe View Tom Rickey Lydia Juzeler Kate Smith James Allen Jolly Quilting Circle Elmer Kephart Mra Frank Mayhew Mildred Miller Eleanor Augistine Montgomer Ward Lows City Park Mer D WR. Wile Son Pilchie Mines Hiane Ve Strook Thelda Proey Almode Heenbloscom Tom Houwh Ireta Willlie Vida Castor Ruby Hindahl Mary Mickey Mire George Hirney Don Hoyen

Entertaining Rain Alters Crawfordsville Birthday Gatherings

Miss Elizabeth McConahay dives in Crawfordsville today for a 1978 birthday picnic that went indoors due to rain at the George Dowell home. Pauline Hicks turns 19 with a Saturday party. attendees include Lauraimae Huber and Martia Wehrle at Washington show. Caroleen Sartor is celebrated for turning 15 by her parents Dr M H Sartor.

Elizabeth i McConahay Crawfordsvill Dorothy Dowell George Dowel Caroleen Sartor M. H. Sartor

Community Groups Schedule For Monday Evenings

Past Noble Grand Circle meets Mrs. Jesse Campbell Monday evening at six. Girl Scouts gather at the courthouse at six. Wesleyan Missionary Society of the M B church meets Mrs. CW Davis on South Marion Monday at six thirty for a cooperative supper program led by Mrs. RL BR Shannon with mite box opening.

Noble Grand Circle Jesse Campbell Court House Wesleyan Missionary Society of the M. BR CW Davis South Marion Procraum RL BR Shannon

Local Notables Celebrate Birthdays and Club Activities in Washington Area

The community records June birthdays for Mrs. Wheeler of Ainsworth aged 85 and Helen Wheeler aged 14, with notes on relatives in Washington. Club gatherings include the W. Q. Literary club and multiple social events such as showers, dinners, and picnics hosted by Franklin Sunday School, Wellman, and Eureka groups. Numerous attendees listed among local families and neighbors.

A. E. Wheeler Ainsworth Helen Wheeler Wheeler Ray Cox Washington Snowball Social Club Val Fuhr Clarence Fulton

Community clubs eye June 26 gatherings across town

Booster club plans a June 26 meeting at Mrs. Ralph Stewart’s home followed by a children’s day program. Entertainment committee members include Mrs. Fred Stewart and Miss Lloyd Walker. Damascus Shrine No. 10 convenes June 26 at 8:00 pm with Gussie Knerr reporting on Supreme Shrine. Priscilla club and Rosemary club also schedule June 26 meetings with local hosts and timing details.

Booster Club Ralph Stewart Fred Stewart Lloyd Walker Damascus Shrine No. 10 W. S. of J W. H. BP Gussie Knerr Supreme Shrine

Rural club events and church group meet this Thursday

Thursday events include the Rural Womans club with a socialtte by Mer Jennie Nelson, the Jolly Quilling circle meeting with Mee Kilmer Kephart, and the Philathea class party at Mrs Karl Crossett home on Madison street. The Country club dinner and the Garden Department meeting with Mrs Marsh Bailey are also planned for Thursday evening.

Rural Womans Club Sieet Mer Jennie Nelson Jolly Quilling Circle Kilmer Kephart The Methodist Church Karl Crossett Leod Weg Madison Street

Jugenheimer Reunion Held at Weedpark Muscatine

Five living Jugenheimer children joined 50 to 60 relatives for the reunion at Weedpark Macatine yesterday. Gifts went to the oldest attendee and guest of honor. Several family members traveled from Davenport, Witelfield, Columbus, Washington, and LeClaire for the gathering.

William Jugenheimer, Sr Jugenheimer Weedpark Macatine Paul Jugenheimer Davenport G. A. Jugenheimer Witelfield Nebros Gotlieb Launer Columbus Nebr Robert Jugenheimer Siourney Oscar Jugenheimer Washington Henry Jugenheimer le Claire William Jugenheimer Eldridge Weer Bobby Lee Thomas Lee Wareham

Powers of Me Times Muneral services for Myron Times

Funeral services for Myron Times were held Saturday at St Pauls Evanewelicat church Valley with hundreds from Dutch Creek and Clear Creek communities in Keokuk County. Rev Cary W Klein led the service at the Valley church. Music included a duet by Mrs Carl Hedges and Mrs Remps Haipster. Pallbearers were Perry Deal Howard Altenbernd Harold Sheets Raymond Weber Howard Horas and John Baker. Burial was in Keota cemetery.

Myron St. Pauls Howard Horas John Baker Buria Keota

Funeral of A. J. Warner Held in Sherman's Funeral Home

Funeral services for A. J. Warner, former Wishinston resident who died in Ottawath, Wer, were conducted yesterday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home by Dr. FL CG Witzieman. Burial followed in Fir Grove cemetery with pallbearers Will Saville, S. W. Livingston, GG. Springman, Tow Dodd, John Caldwell and CO Ss Lommon.

A. J. Warner Wishinston Ottawath Wer Sherman FL CG Witzieman Fir Grove Will Saville S. W. Livingston Springman Tow Dodd John Caldwell and CO Lommon

Cincinnati to vote on county government reforms

Cincinnati plans a November ballot proposal to create a 15 person charter commission and elect a county manager. The plan, backed by two thirds of the county commissioners, would centralize control and replace numerous existing offices as part of a reform of Hamilton County government.

Cincinnati Hatcilton Hanes Charter Commission George White Commission On

Ohio's First Taxation Law Sets Land Classes

The Ohio state legislature first taxed land by three soil quality classes rather than location value. First-rate land faced 150 per hundred acres, second-rate taxed at 1 and third-rate at 0.50.

Ohio

Fourth of July Picnic by Dunsy Hill Club

The Mel hers of the South and Dunsy Hill clubs invite former members and friends to a July Fourth picnic at 6 30 pm at the O Bubb home. Bring filled sandwiches pie a pint of strong tea and two venerowa dishes. Special invitation to all former members.

Mel Hers Yownu Hiabroidery Dunsy Hill O Bubb Mlegse

Rice cultivation in the Orient and Philippine methods

The article notes traditional rice growing in the Orient over many years with limited mechanical aid in the Philippines. A few power threshing machines have been introduced, but most rice is planted, harvested, and threshed without machinery.

Philippines

Shoshone River Name Change and Historical Maps

A fragmented report notes the old name of a river carried by Native and settler communities near a windy spring area. It mentions the state legislature officially charging the Shoshone River name, with two prechange maps showing the former designation.

Carly Cettlers

Lights and Matches in a Mirthful Coinage Tale

A humorous voice recalls Uncle Eben arguing that men hide their light under a bushel while many try to make a single match act as a searchlight, hinting at clever exaggeration and bustling ingenuity.

Meat-Eating Sea Lily Exhibition at Smithsonian

A description of a marine organism nicknamed Lily, presented by the Smithsonian Institution. It allegedly eats meat after paralyzing prey with paleob and is claimed to be a highly developed animal, though it resembles a plant externally.

Smithsonian

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