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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

11

Pre-Nuptial Showers Honor Jean Eyestone and Olletha Zickefoose

Brighton June 26 the Methodist women hosted two pre nuptial showers. Jean Eyestone and Joe Knight plan to wed June 29 at a pot luck dinner. Guests included Eloise Johnston Patricia Edwards Virginia Cole Vera Tucker Doris Robison Mildred Audrey Helmick Norma Eyestone and others. A mock wedding honored Olletha Zickefoose with bridal party roles and songs.

Brighton Methodist Church E S. Hebner Jean Eyestone Joe Knight Eloise Johnston Patricia Edwards Virginia Cole Vera Tucker Doris Robison Mildred Audrey Helmick Norma Miss Zickefoose Kathryn Wehr Olletha Zickefoose Mildred Horner Jean Long Katheryn Bennett Margaret Jean Rudolph Louise Waterhouse Maxine Waterhouse

Merry Mixer Club Ice Cream Social at Stirling Home

The Merry Mixer Club hosted its annual ice cream social at the Stirling home on a Wednesday evening, with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stirling extending hospitality to members.

Merry Mixer Club Stirling East Tom Stirling

Sage Sayings From The Press Social Event Highlights

Twelve members attended with families and guests Mollie Tierney Will Flynn Victor George Stout and Walter Stout. Ice cream cake and coffee served. Cro chet by hostess and her aged mother displayed. Two fine quilts displayed. Card tables were set up and the group spent the evening visiting. Everyone expressed how enjoyable the time was.

Mollie Tierney Will Flynn Victor George Stout Walter Stout

Subscribers urged to phone in news tips to improve paper

A note invites readers to help the Journal by phoning in news items each morning from 8:30 to 10. It praises tips from subscribers as making the paper better for everyone.

The Journal Red

Local Journal Seeks News From Washington County Readers

Washington County residents are urged to share community news with their Journal correspondent. Readers who know the local reporter or the Journal are encouraged to relay items from their area for publication.

Washington County Journal

Dr Stanley Niles Speaks at Riverside M E Churches

Dr Stanley B Niles president of Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant spoke at the Riverside Methodist church at 11am after addresses in Sharon church Kalona. Also notes of births visits sales and family movements in Riverside and nearby towns.

Stanley Niles M. E Eleanor Jean James Wingler Riverside Mary Younkin Pennsylvania Railway Company Chicago Mia Fannie Meeks Anna Kern E. W. Ford Kalona L. R. Feldman Ray Walton Rodney Iowa al Walton C. J. Marsh Pauline Walsh Bert Gray H. E. Doud Alvin Slagel Janet Lee Michigan B. J. Kauffman Indiana R. J. Marner

World War Stress Likely to Cause Mass Neuroses Warns Doctor

Dr. Kurt Goldstein, a world famous brain specialist now in Boston, calls the present European war the worst in history. He says nations under constant air attacks may develop innumerable cases of neuroses or shell shock from the overwhelming mental strain on populations.

Kurt Goldstein Boston Goldstein

Richmond Couple Entertains at Anna Krotz Home

Mrs Elizabeth Kiefer and Mr and Mrs Anthony Malich ky of Richmond were entertained Sunday at the home of Mrs Anna Krotz.

Sumner Cummings Fort Madison Ernest Buftum Lawrence Heck Washington Elizabeth Kiefer Anthony Malichky Richmond Anna Krotz

Yellow buses carry Boom Antwerp legend in Belgium

In Antwerp locals see large yellow busses labeled Boom Antwerp guiding travelers to Boom, a town 12 miles away, not campaign posters. Separately, 400 Shanghai child refugees, smiling again for the first time in months, are moved to Chekiang province to begin life anew.

Antwerp Belgium Boom Shanghai Chekiang Province

Mahogany Native to the United States

The article notes mahogany native to the United States, found in small quantities in southern Florida and on larger keys, and identical to West Indies mahogany known as Santo Domingo or Cuban mahogany. It contrasts with mountain mahogany, a rose family shrub, and explains wood grain and color differences.

United States Florida Keys West Indies Santo Domingo Miami

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