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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1932

Page

6

Ladies Bible class holds memorial for teacher Humston

The Ladies Bible class of the Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon with Miss Maggie Foster electing officers. A memorial service honored Mrs. J. H. Humston who died recently, with remarks on her faith and conduct. New officers include President Mrs. Silas Korf and others. a note urged carrying on their great work.

Ladies Bible The Presbyterian Church Maggie Foster J. H. Humston Silas Korf Glassburner Tom Rickey George Smith George Clapper Lydia Juzeler L. Dodds Anna Scott M. Cowden Humston

Don’t Sleep On Left Side Gas Hurts Heart

An Adlerika advertorial urges avoiding left side sleep when gas pressures the chest. It promises relief from gas and nervousness in one dose, claiming to restore sound sleep. Sherman Bros., Druggists.

Sherman Bros

Community Organization Announcements for March Meetings

Regular meetings and notices for local groups including K of P Y W C A Pythian Circle American Legion Auxiliary Leon Beatty American Legion and Masons. Meetings scheduled for March 14 17 and 15 with times and hosts listed and attendance requested.

Withdrawal from Shanghai Ordered by Japanese Today

Tokyo March 14. Gradual withdrawal of Japanese expedition from Shanghai ordered by the government today. The eleventh division and a majority of troops with the twenty fourth mixed brigade instructed to return at once. Shanghai crowds greet arrival of League of Nations commission despite the cold.

Tokyo INS Shanghai Sleventh League of Nations

Early SA newspaper editor on lion bagging in Kalahari

The Manchester Guardian quotes an early South African newspaper editor describing a method to bag lions in the Kalahari. He says the desert is mostly sand and lions and advises sifting sand through a large sieve to separate the lions, then placing them in a bag.

Manchester Guardian Kalahari Desert Kalahari

Brighton shopper Blanche McCarty at local store

Miss Blanche McCarty of Brighton shopped here Saturday highlighting local consumer activity and community engagement in a routine shopping scene.

Blanche McCarty Brighton

Mrs. Ida Holden Cowles Dies After Long Illness

Ida Holden Cowles 62 former Washington resident died in Mt. Pleasant after a years long illness. The body lies at L A Jones funeral home with funeral likely Wednesday once sister Inez Holden arrives from Chicago. Survived by brothers Charley George and Nora, sister Inez, and parents Mr and Mrs John H Holden. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Ida Holden Cowles Mt. Pleasant Washington L. A. Jones Funeral Home Inez Holden Chicago F. D. Witingman Methodist Church Wood Cowles Charley Wes Babb Nora George Lincoln Neb Inez Holden Methodist Episcopal Church Ida

Monday Evening Literature Event With Miss Wylie

A Monday program titled Social Cepende A features Miss Helen Wylie speaking at 7 45 PM on Monday March 14 in a literature series setting.

Helen Wylie

Pythian Sisters Meet at K P Hall and Royal Neighbors

The Pythian Sisters of Washington temple No. 123 plan a Tuesday evening meeting at the K P hall. Royal Neighbors set a Tuesday evening gathering in the social hall. West Chester PTA schedules a Tuesday evening meeting for March 15 with a school musical program. Diphtheria treatment is offered again next Tuesday morning March 15 at 9 20 for those who missed the first session.

George Horridge H. I. Ward Vinton Washington Pythian Sisters of Washington Temple K. P. Hall West Chester

Wednesday club meetings and notices from local groups

The Merry Makers, Rural Women, Just Us, H J, Rosemary, and IX clubs all announce Wednesday meetings with various hosts including Mrs Banks Mouser and Mrs E L Barthel. A dinner for the Regular Business and Professional Women's club is set for March 16 at 6 15 p m at the Y with guest or excusal notices via Mary Briley. Mrs Geo Struble hosts a H H Bridge pot luck supper Wednesday at 7. The IX club gathers at Jay Brewer’s home 626 East Jefferson Street Wednesday at 2 p m.

The Merry Makers Club Mary Briley Jay Brewer Axel Anderson East Jefferson Street

Thursday social club meetings listed in Wellston notices

The Wellston Social club meets with Mrs Ola Brumback on Thursday March 17. Fridge club gathers Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ray Cox. Chapter J P BR O meets Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Ab Anderson. Fleur de Lis to meet at Mrs Murray Smylie home Thursday at 2. VU P Auxiliary and Baptist Kensington of West Chester meet at church Thursday afternoon for a social time. Committee in charge Mrs Mabel Plummer Miss Effie Van Sickle. The Pythian Past Chief Circle.

Pythian Circle Julia Cavender Wellston Ola Brumback Fridge Club Ray Cox Ab Anderson Fleur de Lis Murray Smylie VU. P. Auxiliary Baptist Kensington West Chester Mabel Plummer Effie van Sickle

Honolulu Scene of Attack by Native on a Chinese Girl

Honolulu reports a third criminal attack in three weeks as Bernice Lum, 17, a Chinese girl, lies in serious condition after an assault by Joseph Young, 22, who is held awaiting potential death penalty or life imprisonment. Witnesses Halm and Lau identified Young while defense plans and grand jury action unfold.

Honolulu T. H Bernice Lum Joseph Young John Fernandez Kathleen Hope U. S. Navy Miss Lum Gilbert Halm Young Halm Edward Lau Joseph Kahahawai Thalia Massie Fortescue Massie Clarence Darrow Darrow Kelley Weeber

Attendees at Chariton state junior college basketball tourney

The list includes Josephine Hull Ruth Cunningham Mildred Brown and dozens more among the attendees. Notables include Dr. H. L. Hendricks, Supt. J. H. Peet, Coach George Freshwaters, and many families from Jackson Davenport Chicago and Chariton area. Also noted were relatives at the funeral of W. H. Latta with Lloyd Latta Elwyn Latta and Mrs. Boice among others.

Chariton Josephine Hull Ruth Cunningham Mildred Brown Eoma Clemons R. L. Lytle Helen Wilson Manton Hebner M. Su. Brown Henry Berdo Lester Jones A. W. Clow Betty Doris Guy Carlton Jim Shutz Ray Minick Bob Genkinger Earl Rat Ed Griffith Roy Finch William Shannon Wise Long Junior Bobby Birney Tommy Gray Gifford Morrison Cloyd Smith Elwyn Booth Bob Hansen Don Stutsman Marion Sandy Floye Hendricks Claude Tucker Gene Tucker Keith Vine Max Marble Bill Jacob J. H. Peet Dean Harland Mead George Freshwaters Milburn A. McKay Julia McElhinney Tom Stewart Lloyd Helwick Jack Lytle William Stewart Karl Bevins Donald Davis Hubert Turner John Jackson Harold Seaneider Harry Montgomry W. H. Latta Lloyd Latta Jackson, Mich Clarence Latta Elwyn Latta William Boice Chicago

Spring Sun Shines on lowa Warmer Weather Hint

DES MOINES March 14. Spring sun beamed on lowa thawing the cold wave and signaling balmy days ahead. Weather officials said the state was fair with highs to the 30s in most areas and a colder 15 degrees in the northeast. Tomorrow's forecast calls for cloudiness but steady high temperatures.

Des Moines

Eastman Shoots Self in Apparent Suicide

Rochester March 14 George Eastman chairman of Eastman Kodak and one of America's wealthiest men died by his own hand this afternoon by shooting himself through the heart at his home in Rochester New York.

Rochester George Eastman The Eastman Kodak Company

Prairie Flower Mission Meeting Notices

Mrs. John Davis will meet Thursday evening. notify the hostess if unable to attend. The Prairie Flower Mission at the church Thursday afternoon will be served by the same committees as last week.

Marie Jackson William Manassier John Davis Prairie Flower Mission

Ottumwa Defeats Eldon to Reach State Round

Ottumwa defeated Eldon 20-15 in the district finals at Ottumwa to advance to Des Moines for the state basketball playoffs. Olds beat Liberty Center 25-17, Boone dropped from district play, and Roosevelt of Des Moines claimed the class A district title as the tournament begins with first round pairings.

Des Moines Iowa Bennett Central Sioux City Bronson Olds Davenport Mason City Diagonal Livermore Boxholm Wellsburg Washington Cedar Rapids Ottmwa Roosevelt Mount Ayr Dunkerton Marshalltown Ottumwa Elden Liberty Center Boone High School Jennell Central High School Bronson and Boxhelm Roosevelt High

Interdenominational Conference Planned at Iowa City

Rev F C Witzigman of Washington Rev S F Wenger of Crawfordsville and Rev W H Parker of Cotter attended a religious conference at the old capitol in Iowa City. The event, under University of Iowa school of religion, begins a plan for quarterly interdenominational conferences with four counties represented and university faculty and pastors on the program.

F.C. Witzigman Washington S. FP. Wenger Crawfordsville W. H. Parker Cotter Old Capitol Iowa City Staurday School of Religion The University S. F. Wenger Crawlfords

Duty of Nemesis in Greek myth

The text describes Nemesis as the Greek goddess who apportions each person’s exact share of good or bad fortune and ensures everyone receives their due and deserts.

Nemesis

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