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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

2

Local residents wed and visit across states

Earl Hough and Lilly Nicholson secured marriage licenses in the area along with Gerald Furman and Myrna Long. Several residents, including Mrs. Rimmerman and Mrs. Burich, traveled for family events and shopping. The list notes visits by Miss Messner, Floyd Blankenhorn and family, Helen Martin, the Boone family, Smylle party, and Glen Garner with T. R. Phillips.

Earl Hough West Chester Lilly Nicholson Washington Gerald Furman Wellman Myrna Long

Mrs D Mulherin Visits Hospital Patient in Riverside

Mrs Delia Mulhern of Cedar Rapids recently returned from an extended visit with her daughter in Tenafly New Jersey and visited her brother William Griffin a patient at University hospital in Town City. Bert Cray and family moved from the John Krebs estate farm to Riverside vacationing residents Elmo Helleman and Lawrence Stranksky successors. Dr Leo OLoughlin of Winfield visited his brother William O Loughlin and family. Aschill Schneebelen returned to Milwaukee after visiting relatives here.

Estelle Cruz Riverside Delia Mulhern Cedar Rapids Regis Lefebvre Tenafly New Jersey William Griffin Mr. Griffin University Hospital Town City Bert Cray John Krebs Riverside Elmo Helleman Lawrence Stransky Gray Frank Stransky Leo O'Loughlin Winfield William O'Loughlin Aschill Schnebelen Milwaukee

West Chester Aid Plans Shower for Dean Pennington

West Chester on March 3 reports the Methodist Ladies Aid will meet at the church parlor Wednesday afternoon. A baby shower for Dean Paul Pennington, the new son at the parsonage, will be held during the gathering. Refreshments are provided by Mrs. Bidin Bauer as chairman with assistants Mrs. Lee Craig Mrs. Idan Hough Mrs. Walter Bauer Mrs Plate Hicks and Mrs Nellie Seearey.

West Chester Mar Methodist Ladies Aid Society Maren Paul Pennington Bidin Bauer Lee Craig Idan Hough Walter Bauer Plate Hicks Nellie Seearey

Z 500 Club at Lee Norris Home in Ainsworth

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris entertained members of the Z 600 club with 500 played at three tables. Nora Spessard won high score prize and Mabel Keiper the consolation prize. A one course luncheon followed. The Kensington club met with Mrs. Fred Barber. ten members attended and enjoyed a social afternoon with a one course luncheon.

Ainsworth Lee Norris Nora Spessard Mabel Keiper Kensington Club Fred Barber

Gas production in Swiss cheese eyes linked to bacteria starter

The holes in Swiss cheese form from gases released by bacterial action during fermentation. The USDA now shows that Swiss cheese can be produced away from Switzerland with a proper bacteria starter, not relying on local atmosphere or pasture.

Switzerland U. S. Department of Agriculture

First university in history founded by Plato in Athens

In 387 B C Plato settled in Athens and founded the Academy the first university known to history attracting pupils from across Greece including Aristotle. The Academy was endowed and grew as a center of philosophy and learning.

B. C Plato Athens The Academy Greece Aristotle

Solar Systems Collection Overview

The solar system is the assemblage of asteroids, comets, meteoric material and planets with their satellites, forming a family of objects intimately connected with the sun and practically isolated from other stars.

Mrs Wesley Ramsey and Son James Dismissed This Morning

Mrs Wesley Ramsey and her son James were dismissed this morning in a brief court or disciplinary proceeding observed by local witnesses. The outcome indicates release or termination of an outstanding matter.

Wesley Ramsey James

Local Social Notes From Dublin March Evenings

Dublin residents report visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Lee Tinnes spent Wednesday evening at the Nick Tinnes home. Billie Robertson Lucille were Sunday dinner guests at the George Reighard home near Rubio. Nona Tinnes of Marshalltown visits her Tinnes relatives. Mr and Mrs Perry Deal planned a surprise for her husband Monday evening.

H. J. Mangold Dublin Lee Tinnes Nick Tinnes Billie. Robertson Lucille George Reighard Rubio Jake Seethout W. J. Augustine Howard Mangold Nona Tinnes Marshalltown Perry Deal F. L. Mangold Harold Mangold Billie Robertson Keith Augustine Charles Mayer Seth Carris

Wolf Jaws Show Superior Strength Compared to Dogs

The American Wildlife Institute notes the wolf’s jaws are exceptionally strong. Hunters believe no dog can single handedly defeat a full grown gray wolf.

American Wildlife Institute

Wednesday Club at Moorhead Home

Mrs. Hazel Moorhead and Mrs. Rose Moorhead hosted the Wednesday Study club at the Moorhead home in Crawfordsville. Margaret Davidson reviewed Listen, The Wind by Anne Lindbergh. Several members were absent due to illness. Mrs. Maude Lease was a guest. The luncheon featured St Patrick s colors green and white.

Crawfordsville Hazel Moorhead Rose Moorhead Margaret Davidson Anne Lindbergh Maude Lease Mary Lillian Moorhead St. Patrick's

Linger Longer Club to Meet Wednesday

Mrs. R. C. Wend and Mrs. M. D. Atkinson will host the Linger Longer club meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Atkinson's home. Members are asked to prepare for a new roll call with an Irish joke.

R. C. Wend M. D. Atkinson Good Will Club Victor Wenger Trish Joke

Leaning Tower of Pisa Shifts As Soil Gives Way

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was meant to stand upright but the supporting soil on one side gradually settled causing the marble structure to tilt 16 feet from perpendicular.

Pisa

Missionary Group Afternoon Meeting At United Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church met yesterday in the church afternoon division with the program on stewardship. Mrs. D J Patterson spoke on Bring Ye All the Tithes and Mrs. Dave McLaughlin on Abound in His Grace Also. Mrs. J A Porter presided and reports from officers were read. Most officers were re elected including Porter as president Crawford vice president Tate recording secretary Matthews corresponding secretary and George treasurer.

Woman's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church D. J. Patterson Dave McLaughlin J. A. Porter Lizzie Crawford Clara Tate J. O. Matthews Oscar George

Merry Maids Potluck Supper in Moriarty Home

The Merry Maids held a pot luck supper at Mary Alice Moriarty's home. Eight members and two guests attended. Prizes were awarded to Frances Fisher Georgia and Libbie Musil. The next meeting is planned for March 14 at the Must girls home.

Merry Maids Mary Alice Moriarty Francis Crone Nancy Jo Franklin Alice Franklin Frances Fisher Georgia Libbie Musil Must Girls

Legion Auxiliary Raises Funds Through Card Parties

Riverside march report shows the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion raising 10.55 from two card parties. The rehabilitation committee sent two decks to Des Moines VA hospital and twelve valentines with stamped envelopes to Knoxville VA hospital. An all day meeting with potluck served and sewing carpet rags for Knoxville hospital followed. Members listed include Mrs. William Ingram and several other local women.

Riverside Mar Des Moines Veteran's Hospital Knoxville Knoxville Veteran’s Hospital William Ingram Edward Bushek Rose Lautremont J. H. Hellaman John Knittel Matilda Wieland C. V. Lautremont Willam Kneers C. BE. Fitz‘simmons George Kos Otto Novy

Graduate Nurses to Meet Tuesday in Washington County

Graduate nurses of Washington county are reminded of a meeting at the nurses' home Tuesday at p.m. to complete the organization for registered nurses. A full attendance is desired. Announcement by Hattie McConnell, secretary-treasurer.

Washimgton County Hattie McConnell Charles Davis South Marion Avenue Leia Himmelreich D.A.R Paul Snakenberg Washington Street Pythian Sisters School of Instruction Potinek Dimnér Dean Pont Pemmington Jnet Us Club West Madison Street Harmony Club Paul Mayer Linger M. D. Atkinson

Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Holds Regular Meeting

St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon with nine members and three guests Mrs Welcome Bush Florence Ziegiowsky and Aenes Messersmith present. Members sewed quilt blocks. scripture read Isaiah 53. Rev Carl W Klein led prayer. Mrs Henry Witthoft led business and roll call. Mrs Roy Finke reported finances and a dollar per member was allocated to the cleaning fund. Refreshments in green and white were served.

Henry Witthoft George Milter

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society All-Day Quilting Event

The Pilotburg Aid Society held an all-day quilting at Mrs Frank Stransky’s home with co host Mrs Lyle Oldfield. A potluck dinner, business meeting, and roll call household hint were noted. One new member Mrs Carl Peterson joined. readings and musical numbers by Mrs Herbert Campbell Mrs Lyle Oldfield and Mrs Marian Stransky were given. twelve members and guests attended.

Pilotburg

Foreign Missionary Society Celebrates 70th Anniversary

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church marked Founder’s Day with a tea at Mrs. A. Anderson’s home. Mrs. J. D. Dayton led devotions, a seven tieth anniversary playlet featured several members, and Margaret Cowden spoke on Iran Persia. A candle surrounded cake symbolized the birthday as refreshments followed.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Church A. Anderson J. D. Dayton J. C. Sexton H. S. Meek FE. FE. Stateman R. H. Hampsher Margaret Cowden Iran Persia Donald Bell Stutaman

Mission Society Hosts Seoni India Mission Presentation

Mrs. A. E. Atchison presided as the Women's Missionary Society gathered to hear Anna Dawson describe the Associate Presbyterian church mission at Seoni India led by John McNeel. Photos showed staff, mission buildings, the hospital, and Premi the nurse. Premi, raised by the mission, now heads the hospital during Dr. Grant's leave in Scotland. The group finished a second quilt top and nearly completed a third.

Women's Missionary Society of Associate Presbyterian Church A. E. Atchison George Masson Anna Dawson Seoni India John McNeel Washington Miss Dawson Premi Grant Scoland

Social Calendar Highlights Neighborhood Gatherings

The social calendar lists events this week across venues like Masonic Temple and East Washington street. Activities include card parties, junior and D A R meetings, Rainbow drill practice, literature and handcraft clubs, and nurse group gatherings with updates on venue changes and scheduled times.

Masonic Temple DD. Morrison, Jr East Washington Street Verna Mangold East Main Street Mirs A. W. Clow

Many Happy Returns Wedding and Birthday Notices

Several anniversaries and birthdays are listed for today and tomorrow. The items name Ed. Prebyl Loren Hazen Orville Griges and Virginia Bekels freta Smith and others with ages and locations across towns such as Ainsworth Alnaworth Pilebhurg and references to families including Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith and Clive Gray.

Ed. Prebyl Loren Hazen Ainsworth Orville Griges

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Draped For Former Member

About sixty members attended the Rebekah lodge meeting last evening. The charter was draped for Mrs C B Howell who recently died. An application for membership was balloted on and initiation set for March 17. Mrs Shannon of Kansas City visited. The March social was announced for Wednesday March 5. Refreshments were served by Mrs Myrtle Morgan and committee. The remander of the evening was spent playing pinochle bridge and various other card games.

Rebekah Lodge C. B. Howell Shannon Kansas City Myrtle Morgan Eames

Relatives Gather for Cecil Billings Birthday

Le Mars residents Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Clark announce the marriage of Margaret Flen to Lewis J. Walker Jr. in Chicago on Sept. 15 1938. Mrs. Walker is a Sioux City high school and University graduate and a granddaughter of local residents. The couple’s move to Winfield is expected.

Winfield Charles Billings Cecil R. K. Clark le Mars Margaret Flen Lewis J. Walker Chicago Tyndall Walker Sioux City University of 8

Ermine Fur Nota Bene in Distinctive White

A fragment notes the distinctive white fur of the living ermine, described as Ssto t, and its change in appearance as observed by the observer.

Presbyterian Aid Elects Officers For New Year

All officers of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society were re elected at yesterday's annual church meeting. Mrs. Fred Rell will serve as president for a second year followed by Mrs. J. O. Elder as first vice president and Mrs. Thomas Gerdes as second vice president. The group reported over 1000 dollars raised in the year and noted extensive renovations to the parsonage and church basement funded by rummage sales and dinners. Mrs. Reid presided and Group 4 hosted with refreshments.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Fred Rell J. O. Elder Thomas Gerdes E. A. Ralston Robert Risk Stells Latchem R. McCutchen Reid Amiuat Aid Society Margaret Cowden Iran Persia The

Pansy Hill Club Hosts Nine Members and Guests

Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger hosted the Pansy Hill club Friday with nine members and two guests including Mrs. Glenn Thompson and daughter. The meeting opened with roll call and Irish jokes, a short business session led by vice president Mrs. Sam Sigafoose, contests awarding prizes to Mrs. Naomi Kephart and Mrs. Sam Sigafoose, followed by refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. O. E K. Babb.

Lloyd Neiswanger Pansy Hill Club Glenn Thompson Pot Sam Sigafoose Neiswanger Naomi Kephart Sam Sisafoose 0. Ek, Babb

Officers Elected in Tatapochon Group

The Tatapochon group of Camp Fire girls met at the Y community room Thursday. The president opened the meeting and the secretary led the vow with the girls answering by giving their Indian names. Officers elected: Susan Richards president, Jane Pauls vice president, Helen Falk secretary, Mary Dankwardt treasurer. Members Marilyn Betty and Patty Patterson joined.

Susan Richards Jané Pauls Helen Falk Mary Dankwardt George Dowell Someti Vngy

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