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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

3

D A R Meeting Held at Snakenberg Home

A D A R gathering was held last night at Mrs. Paul Snakenberg's home. Mrs. J O Eider presented the D A R magazine subscriptions proposal and reviewed the March issue. Regent Mrs. Frank Kurtz thanked committees for the Washington birthday luncheon. By‑laws were read for April vote. Ethel Greeian was unable to speak due to illness.

Daughters of the American Revolution Paul Snakenberg J. O. Eider DPD. A. R D.A.R Frank Kurtz Ethel Greeian

Washington County Society for Registered Nurses formed

Graduate nurses of Washington county met to complete the organization of registered nurses. A constitution and by laws were adopted and committees appointed. Mrs. W. M. Tweeten was elected treasurer. The group will hold a monthly meeting at 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday at the nurses home. All registered nurses are invited to join and watch the social calendar for announcements.

Washbington County W. M. Tweeten Washington County Society For Registered Nurses

Pythian Sisters Hold Inspection and Potluck Dinner

Pythian Sisters met at the K C hall with inspector Mrs. Charlotte Smith of Ot tumwa. After a noon potluck, seven candidates were initiated and two restored. visiting sisters from Wellman West Chester attended. a $15 donation to the Pythian Sisters home was sent.

Pythian Sisters K. C. Hall Charlotte Smith Ottumwa Paul Harveys John Pratt Byverette Ward Wellman West Chester Pythian Sisters Home Sherm Crone Ted Crone Vic Crone K. P. Hall Knights of Pythias Pyliap Knights Brighton A. B. Kmoeller Harryier Harry Crone

Mrs Himmelreich Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting

Mrs Lene Himmelreich hosted nine members and four guests at her home for a Friendly Social club gathering yesterday. Guests included Jennie Strum Wanda Kephart Mrs Lloyd Lovelett and her baby daughter. A luncheon was planned and refreshments were served with help from Miss Strum and Mrs Maggie Kephart. The April meeting will be at Mrs Maggie Kephart’s home.

Lene Himmelreich Friendly Social Club Jennie Strum Wanda Kephart Lloyd Lovelett Daughter

Local Social Calendar Requests by 10 A.M. Thursday

Notices list various club and church meetings with times and hosts including Pieur-de-lis club Masonic Temple Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Prairie Flower Missionary society Walnut Woman's club Rebekah club Kolah club Friendship club U P Ladies Aid Lexington PTA Methodist units and Loyal Women's class of Baptist church with host addresses and schedule details.

Ray Bell O.E Masonic Temple Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid E. J. Blatter H.H. Club Don Applegate Prairie Flower Missionary Society Adolph Largon Walnut Woman's Club Fred Longer Rebekah Club H.q F. Hall Kolah Club Pearl Kennedy P. E. Babcock K. Jefferson St Edna Klein P. Washington St Charles Thomas S. Iowa Ave L. M. Bicher M. H. Sartor W. Washington St J. M. Gallagher

Rio de Janeiro Temperatures and Rainfall Stay Steady Year Round

A weather summary notes that Rio de Janeiro experiences little variation in temperature and rainfall across months. The climate remains consistently mild with similar averages throughout the year.

Rio de Janeiro

Knife and Spade Money Shaped Like Ancient Chinese Tools

Knife money mirrored a modern open edge razor and was carved after an ancient Chinese blade. Spade money featured a pronged spade shape resembling a trowel or digging tool.

Oweseca Group Meets Tuesday

The Oweseca Camp Fire group gathered at the YMCA for a meeting. Mrs. Ed Hanson proposed ideas for the birthday project and Lila Godwin presented honors. The session closed with songs.

Oweseca Ed Hanson Lila Godwin

Lemmons Host Bridge After Y's Men Meeting

Mr and Mrs John Lemmon hosted three bridge tables after the Y's Men's club meeting. Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren won high score for the evening. Wives of the Y's men had refreshments at the North Side cafe before the men returned from their meeting.

John Lemmon Y's Lewis Warren North Side

Two Sections of Handcraft Dept Meet Tuesday

Mrs. Charles Davis hosted twenty members of Handcraft department section 2 and four guests. Mrs. George Clapper wrote a paper on The Porch As an Added Room read by Mrs. B. H. Van Meter. Mrs. C Harry Davis and Mrs. Harvey Meek presented an Irish pantomime. Section 4 met at Mrs. Don Brindley’s home with wallpaper tricks and uses presented by Mrs. Alvin Shaw. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Cherry Edith Faris Ernest Beauchamp Crawfordsville and Georgia Larson.

Charles Davis George Clapper B. H. van Meter C. Harry Davis Harvey Meek A. B. Schmoeller Clara Huber Elmer Cherry Edith Faris Ernest Beauuchamp Crawfordsville George Vaults Alvin Shaw Don Brindley

Birthday greetings and anniversaries listed for regional residents

The notice catalogs dates envisaging birthdays anniversaries and greeting wishes for Kev W H Kelley Lucille Weber Leon a Minger Howard McCileery Charles Brown Golia Miller Alvin Jones Evelyn Dea John McCrabb Jeanette Boshart Elinor Kummel and Bill Shannon with related family notices from East Highland Crawfordsville Ainsworth Lexington Armsworth and Uska oosa alongside wedding anniversary acknowledgments and a cake observance at the Journal wane breakfast event.

Charles Brown Golia Miller Alvin Jones Crawfordsville Evelyn Dea Ainsworth John McCrabb Lexington Jeanette Lois Boshart

Depths of Grand Canyon and Hell Canyon Compared

The Grand Canyon of the Colorado reaches 5 560 feet at its deepest, while Hell canyon of the Snake runs to 6 000 feet. The Snake averages 40 miles with depths near 5 500 feet, closely matching the Grand Canyon at its deepest point.

Grand Canyon Colorado Hell Canyon The Snake Snake Canyon

One Man's Pass Over Slieve League Cliffs

In Donegal Ireland a daring ascent features a solo climber traversing the famed Slieve League cliffs. The record shows a 2 000 foot drop to the sea below as the climber leans into the grass to steady balance.

Donegal Ireland

Two Teams Attend Oyster Supper as Guests

The bx Cards and junior college Cardinals visited the Past Worthy Advis ors club for an oyster supper at the Masonic Temple. Dinner was served at 7 pm with red and black junior college colors on display. Speakers included Dean Harland Meaderental and former coach George Freshwaters, plus Card assets and out of town guests.

Cardinals Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Harriett Bey Virginia Lemley Elizabeth Brown Helen Kos Marguerite Hardy Margery Means Doris Klepfer Dean Harland Mead Erental George P Freshwaters Fred Maasham Boone Cardinal George Freshwaters Keith Stewart West Chester Henry Little Columbus Junction Emma Hardy Ed Squire Nels B. Westermark

Unit 8 Ladies Aid Convenes in M E Church

The Unit 8 Methodist Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon with seven members present. Devotions were led by Mrs Leslie Gates, leader Mrs Golia Miller conducted the business meeting and voted to dispense with regular monthly meetings unless called by the leader. Each member will keep a mite box for monthly contributions followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Leslie Gates Golia Miller

Mrs D McCormac Named President of P E O Chapter

Columbus Junction details the election and installation of officers for Chapter CX P E O Sisterhood. Dorothy McCormac named president with Lenore Newnam as alternate. other officers include Wilma Northey Mary McKee Juanita Huston Hope Dunneuard Ada Letts. Birthday observance for Belle J Allen noted. Willing Workers group gathering announced.

Columbus Junction Mars Chapter CX P. E. O. Sisterhood Hattie McGrew Dorothy McCormac Lenore Newnam Wilma Northey Mary McKee Juanita Huston Hope Dunneuard Ada Letts Belle J. Allen Columbus City Alice Bartholomew Little Rock Ark Ella May D. L. Lambert Columbus City Methodist Church May

Porcupine and Fox Deaths Supposedly Linked to Double Tragedy

Milwaukee journalists on a weekend outing in Manitowish Wisconsin heard Rocky Wolfe recall a hunter story about a fox killed after a porcupine with spines in its mouth caused the animal’s death. Wolfe said the porcupine had been a pet and that both animals were intoxicated, framing the incident as a double tragedy.

Chicago Milwaukee Milwaukee Railroad Rocky Wolfe Manitowish Wis Wolfe Rocky Walfe Western Newspaper Union

Walker Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge Night

Mr and Mrs Dell Walker hosted Rosemary club members and husbands at four tables of bridge last evening in their home. Mrs Ray Bell won the women’s high score prize and Ray Bell the men’s high score prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adolph Larson and refreshments with a St Patrick’s day color scheme were served after the games.

Mrs. Walker Rosemary Club Dell Walker Ray Bell Adolph Larson

Fairview Club Meats at Edd Reese Home

Crawfordsville March 7 The Fairview Community club met with Velta Finke and Lucile Evans at the Edd Reese home due to fitness only nine members attended. Mrs Eva Blankenhorn led a brief business session. Roll call elicited an Irish joke. Entertainment by Mrs Lowe and Mrs Pryor. Luncheon served. Next meeting set for April 6 with Mrs Stella Maxwell and Mrs Lowe.

Crawfordsville Fairview

Shrub Causes Paralysis in Livestock Across Southwest

The coyote shrub native to Mexico and the Southwest is linked to permanent paralysis in cattle and other livestock after ingestion. Researchers note toxin exposure as the likely cause and warn ranchers to monitor grazing areas.

Mexico Southwest

Benefit card party announces support event

Announcements note a benefit card party on Wednesday evening starting at 8. Proceeds will support the 18t2 organization or cause referenced in the notice. The item emphasizes community fundraising and social gathering.

C.F

Neo Mark The Doubter and the Faint of Beu

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local notice or column item involving Neo Mark and a doubt or belief theme. Lacking full context, it reads as a quirky or editorial snippet on face value with sparse, unreadable supporting details.

Neo Beu Wis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Snakenberg Mrs. Himmelreich Mrs. Lemmon Cyclamen Kfuchsla NAVY Hanson East Side Square Wellesley Handcraft Dept Shaw Ezra Gardner Claude Tucker T. F. Barker W. F. Bickel Georgia Larson Kev WH. Kelley Uska Oosa Washington Three Quarter Century Club John Kranese Armsworth Frank Dvorak Lucille Marie Weber Leona Ane Minger East Highland Howard &. McCileery Elinor Kummnel John Kimmel Bill Shannon Ladies Aid M.E. Church D. McCormac P.E.O Frank E. Hagan Elmo Scott Watson Fairview Club Edd Reese Spurgeon's Swaggers Cottage Priscilla New
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