Society Notes Celebrate February Socials and Birthdays
The Ladies Social Union and Mrs. Acel Roberts hosted an afternoon with eleven attendees plus one visitor, featuring White Cross work embroidery and refreshments. The Methodist B and E Class planned an all day meeting March eleventh. Pythian Sisters held a patriotic party with fifty guests and readings, while Shunili camp fire girls awarded honors for history, desserts, and service. A surprise birthday gathering for Francis Snyder honored his leap year birthday with a lavender and white decor, cake, and a group of friends. Alice Brock hosted a girl birthday party with games and music, serving refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Social Union
Acel Roberts
White Cross
Cora Snyder
Pythian Sisters of
West Chester
Temple Hall
Pythian Patriotic Party
Boyer
Ruth Fabric
Miss Connor
Frances Maud Crayne
Mary Maud Timmons
Council
Hal Reister
Dorothy Dowell
Beulah Phillips
Lucile Reister
Mildred Bramer
Iowa
Virginia Bates
Thelma Long
Ruth Paul
Jane Stewart
Francis’ Snyder
Mrs. Snyder
Francis
Ned Dempsey
Snider
Louise Shaffer
Dorothy Evans
Hazel Payne
Dean Bevins
Campbell McCartney
John Morrett
Aliee Brock
Eastwood hosts church officers for festive Presbyterian dinner
Dr. and Mrs. Eastwood entertained the Presbyterian church officers and wives at the manse on East Main Street. The guests enjoyed a four table dinner for forty two with red and green decorations and a varied music program by Shield’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Presbyterian
East Main Street
Ruth
Dorothy Anderson
Josephine Bailey
Mary Roberts
Walter Eastwood
Shield
John Shields
Dr. Eastwood
The Kingdom Within at Fox Theatre Delivers Superstition Themed Suspense
In the film The Kingdom Within Emily Preston helps her brother by exploiting Krieg s superstition while a murder case unfolds around a lumber camp. Krieg fears a miracle and is driven to confession as fear and fate collide in a suspenseful sequence at the Fox Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Emily Preston
Krieg
Dodd
It Pays to Advertise in The Journal
The Journal promotes advertising as a smart investment and offers dependable service to reach readers effectively. The message emphasizes savvy placement and ongoing support for advertisers.
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The
Journal
Pilotsburg Ladies and Society Meet This March
Pilotsburg ladies and society will meet with Mrs. Frank Stransky on Tuesday afternoon March 4. Mrs. Ralph Ashby, leader, conducts the group at 1213. Also a called meeting of the O. K. E. on Monday evening March 8 at 8 o'clock with Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. E Myrtle Wiley and District Instructor Mrs. Anna Israel. Officers should attend the hall at 2 p.m. for school of instruction. The Bible Study Department of the Fortnightly Club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. F. I. Wilson at 1213.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotsburg Ladies and Society
Frank Stransky
Ralph Ashby
O. KE
E. Myrtle Wiley
Anna Israel
Bible Study
F. I. Wilson
Interchurch Committee Meeting at Library
The Interchurch committee will meet at the library on Monday afternoon at 4 PM. Dr. Stewart will give a talk during the gathering.
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Interchurch Committee
Stewart
Pleasant Plains society plans all day March meeting
The Pleasant Plains Missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs. Earl Galloway for an all day meeting on March 5. The Albert M. Huff Auxiliary will meet in the G. A. R. room on March 4 at 7 30 promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Earl Galloway
Albert M. Huff
Regular meeting of the Leon Beatty Post at the moms
A regular meeting of the Leon Beatty Post is set for Friday evening at 8 o clock. The notice calls members to attend for important business and lists 142 as a location cue or identifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty
Moms
Bravolette Razors Offer Rust-Free Use and Savings
A German inventor develops bravolette for safety razors, an ivory like, tortoise shell or marble looking material. It does not rust and requires only rinsing after use, avoiding drying. It also costs less than metal razors.
Strain on the Human Body in Heat
The article explains that extreme heat forces the body to exert extraordinary effort to adapt. It notes that violent overheating or heavy exertion for hours can cause the body to lose about four liters of fluid through perspiration, more than the body's total blood supply.
Hides and Their Value in Salted Curing Practices
Sound hides free from flesh on the flesh side command high prices and good leather. Summer salting, curing, and marketing require greater care than winter, especially for farmers or country butchers with occasional hides. Partly decayed hides are practically useless.
Antwerp carpenter buys Rembrandt for few francs
An Antwerp carpenter purchased an old painting from a second hand dealer showing Jesus Baptized In the River Jordan. An Antwerp expert identified the date 1640 and Rembrandt’s signature, and valued the work at 2,000,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rembrandt
Antwerp
Jesus
River
Jordan
Cleopatra's Needle on Thames Described as Monumental
The Cleopatra's Needle rises 68 feet on the riverbank, weighs 180 tons, and was originally brought from Heliopolis. It was presented to the English government by Mohammed Ali.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
the Thames
Heliopolis
Mohammed Ali
Fairy tale finish to tricking husbands ends in trouble
A wry remark on husbands who try to fool their wives notes that their schemes end where fairy tale authors stop. The line suggests that such ruses are doomed once confronted with real life honesty.
De Humble Always Admonitions On Humility
A reflective snippet urges those of high rank to practice greater humility, warning against arrogance and urging steadfast modesty in bearing and conduct. The brief observes moral duty accompanying status and authority.
Calico Class Graduates 40th Anniversary Recalls 1884 Washington High
The 40th anniversary of Washington high school’s largest graduating class was marked yesterday with 29 diplomas awarded at Music Hall after Ryerson Opera House was condemned. Alumni recall the “Calico class” era with many having attended Centennial and Lincoln schools, and four survivors in Washington include Mrs. Will Gibson and Anna Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Washington High School
Music Hall
Ryerson Opera House
Masonic Temple
Lincoln School
Washington
Will Gibson
Grace McMillan
Anna Scott
Margaret Dutt
Myra Shafter
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Harvey Busby
Earle Libe
George Mann
Charlies R. Wilson
W. F. Bickle
John Warer
Tom Carris
Richard Johntie
L. R. Austin
Wilda
Lucile Busby
Irene Wagner
Vernet Johnson
Owen Hayes
Bangs
Miller
Dowell
Kansas City
Goff’s
P. Morgan
Morgan
O. L. Brock
Dewey Hess
Alice
H. WH. Club
P. Finch
Fred
George Brown
Issa Hexworth
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Finch
McCleery Calendar Co
Kk. Main Street
American Pearl Button Co
Bravolette
Paris
Washington, Iowa
Professir al
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz
West Main St
S. H. Bateman
Blair Bldg
Frank Boller
City
Mutual
W. Washington St
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
R. R
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
J. W. Butterfield
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Livingston & Eicher
Law Abstract Department
Washington Nat'l
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
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