Local Socials and Visits In Otumwa and Surrounding Areas
D L Carbaugh of Otumwa, a former Washington resident, spent today on business and visiting friends. The Stranskys of Pilotburg, Marion and Mrs. Stransky, were in town on business. The Eve ning Journal notes typewriter paper sales and a 67 radio program on WMAQ. Various local residents and families visited relatives in Wayland Fairfield Des Moines Crawfordsville Davenport and Burlington with planned visits and dinners including a 100th birthday celebration for M H Marble in Table Rock Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Carbaugh
Otumwa
Washington
Hospital Births and Procedures Reported
Mr and Mrs L E Travis of Washington welcomed a daughter born last night weighing six pounds four ounces. Frederick Bauer of West Chester had an appendectomy last night. Mrs Lloyd Howsare of Columbus Junction underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Travis
Washington
Frederick Bauer
West Chester
Lloyd Howsare
Columbus Junction
Height of Trees in Ten Years
Projected growth with specific height targets for ten years includes Sugar maple 20 feet American elm 20 feet Oriental plane 20 feet Norway spruce 12 to 15 feet Hemlock 10 feet.
Early portable vacuum and electric washing machine milestones
San Francisco's Dr. William Noe built the first portable vacuum cleaner around 1905. Pittsburgh inventor Hamilton E. Smith created a rotary motion washing machine in 1859. Alva J. Fisher patented a complete electric washing machine on August 9, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Noe
San Francisco
Hamilton E. Smith
Pittsburgh
Alva J. Fisher
Creston Crushes Kalona 40 to 16 in State Tourney
Creston, a top Southwestern Iowa squad, defeated Kalona 40 to 16 in Des Moines advancing to the state semifinal. Jim Gault and Ken Guengerich led with nine points apiece as Creston built an 11-3 first-quarter lead and withstood Kalona’s late surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
March
Creston
Gsouthwestern
Iowa
Kalena
Hungay
Jim Gault
Washington County
Cnyere
Suipe
Gault
Kalona
Healey
K. Guengerich
Yoder
Officialsa
M. M. Rogers
Iowa State
W. W. Hartzell
Simpson
Fiawks
Kouble
Aed Jones
Stauss
Baughnan
Harville
Guengerich
Db Guengerich
M Gingerich
I. Gingerich
Walker
Pemmeiaeea
Swartzendruber
Tuckers Entertain for Beverly First Birthday
Mr and Mrs Daryl Tucker hosted a supper Thursday night for Beverly Tuckers first birthday and Vivienne Neffs March 16 birthday. Attendees included Flynn Palm Richard Blaine Winfield Dale Goff Beverly Ida Wayland Ida Neff Washington Donald Tucker Ruth Vera Pitser Brinton Stout Brighton and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Tucker
Beverly
Tucker
Vivienne Nef
Flynn Palm
Richard and
Blaine
Winfield
Dale Goff
Beverly Ida
Wayland
And
Myre
Conrad Hange
Floyd
Roger
Mount Pleasant
Ida Neff
Vivienne
Washington
Donald Tucker
Ruth
Vera
Ll. M. Pitser
Bob Brinton
Taylor Stout
Brighton
John Wesley Rule of Life Quoted in Historic Assertion
The quote attributed to John Wesley outlines a lifelong call to do good through all means, in every way, at all times, for all people, wherever possible. The maxim emphasizes relentless charity, broad scope, and enduring effort.
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John Wesley
Uncle Eben Says Advice Takes Time When Rich
Uncle Eben quips that a man with a million listens to much advice and loses time to question how he earned it. The saying reflects caution about overthinking wealth and the value of prudent action.
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Uncle Eben
Keiper Named Honorary Captain by Washington JC
Ronald Keiper of Ainsworth was elected honorary captain of the Washington junior college Cardinals for the recently closed season after a supper hosted by Coach Maasdam at the Guest House. Dean Harlang Mead and members of the 1939 Cardinal squad attended. Loren Dickinson, set to graduate in June, will be eligible next season if they return to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mansham
Washington
Ronald Keiper
Ainsworth
Cardinals
Dean Harlang Mead
Maasdam
Cardinal
Loren Dickinson
Miss Kuney Sets New Duckpin High Score
Kay Kuney, a Washington teacher, bowled a new women’s high in duckpin with 250 including six straight strikes and nine in the game. The prior mark was 217 by Virginia Stutsman. Kuney won a 50 cent prize for high score of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Kuney
Washington
Virginia Stutsman
Miss Kaney
Dee Wood
Iowa Hawkeyes poised for another Big Ten title run
Iowa University teams look to rebuild after 1938 champs with nine of fourteen players returning. Notre Dame game tickets total about six thousand as homecoming against Minnesota draws fans. Hawkeye tennis hosts four of six Big Ten meets at Iowa City with Purdue opener April 28. Captain Douthett and Sandler lead veterans. 42 skull caps worn by freshmen. alumni club active across 73 towns.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Notre Dame
Purdue
Minnesota
Chicago
Northwestern
Hawkeye
Claude Douthett
Waterloo
Bob Sandler
Des Moines
Alumnis
Cedar Rapides
Fairfield Wins Gold Medal Tourney In Close Final
Fairfield defeated a Washington team 7 to 36 to win the Gold Medal tournament. With minutes left Washington trailed by five as McClure and Cantoni scored late baskets. Crawfordsville beat Packwood for third place. Washington had defeated Crawfordsville the previous night. Awards named include First and Second teams and best players such as Jackson Cantoni Nelson McClure to honor standout and sportsmanship recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Washington
McClure
Cantoni
Crawfordsville
Packwood
Smith
Batavia
Cantons
Washington Miler
Nelson
Jackson
Daniels
Mt. Pleasant
JL. Brown
Brown Washington
Perry
Turner
Stoner
Miller
Lamm
W. Mitchell
Hitch Point
Miler
Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs Snyder in New Haven
The New Haven Ladies Aid society held a daylong meeting at Mrs Curtis Snyder's home. Members finished several aprons and distributed fancy work for a forthcoming bazaar. A cafeteria lunch was served. Mrs Glen Miller gave a scripture reading and Easter poem. Mrs John Wehr attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Mis
Curtis Snyder
Glen Miller
John Wehr
Insects Lecture Highlights Their Abundant Life
Prof H K Jaques of Iowa Wesleyan College spoke at the Y M C A on insects being the most abundant life form. He showed insect diversity, growth rates, and parasite roles, with samples and a green St Patrick collection. The program included stamps, songs, and remarks by local organizers and a high school biology class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
H. K. Jaques
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Jaques
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
C. C. Wilson
Campbell Tipton
Gladys Rich
Thomas Parsons
United Presbyterian Women Study Meeting on I Am the Vine
The United Presbyterian Women's Prayer Group met to study I Am the Vine focusing on unity with God. Mrs. D J Patterson led the topic with a broad discussion and twelve members prayed. Clara Tate hosted the gathering with a social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women's
God
D. J. Patterson
Clara Tate
Election of Officers At Friendship Club Meeting
Officers elected at a Friendship Club business meeting held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Nellie Juseler home. Mrs. Cecil Pitzgerald named president and Mrs. Ed Davis secretary treasurer. Mrs. Juseler and daughter Mrs. John Cherry led corn husk weaving lesson. Mrs. Emma Shaw hosted games. Eleven members and one guest attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club Thureday
Nellie Juseler
Cecil Pitzgerald
Ed Davis
Jnnzeler
John Cherry
Emma Shaw
Brighton O B S Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings
Social calendar lists Brighton events including school of instruction 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m Masonic hall Washington chapter invited White Shrine Board party postponed to March 27 Rainbow Girls drill practice 6 39 p m City hall and 7 30 p m Masonic Temple with practice after meeting Presbyterian Vigilante class potluck supper 6 30 p m Church basement Other entries include Naval Neighbors Handcraft notes and changes in meeting places Brighton and Lexington circle postponement to March 29
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Pythian Sisters
Naval
Nellie Horn
Pam
Eri. D. Morrison
Brighton O.B.S
Masonic Hall
Washington
West Chester
W.C.T.U
Lou Bauer
Mary Cummings
Sunshine Community Club
Din- Bop Mwanins
Don Wylie
Carl Jarrard
Knight of Pythias Esquire Rank Ceremony Monday
Announcement notes that a Knights of Pythias esquire rank ceremony will be held Monday evening with refreshments. Location not specified.
Birthday row of Three Quarter Century Club members listed
Readers note many birthday celebrations across Keota Misenheimer Washington and nearby areas. Notables include Mrs W R Stryker 81 and Mrs Mary Green 81 both celebrating today. several children and adults marked birthdays and anniversaries across multiple households.
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Three Quarter Century Club
Keota
North Carolina
W. R. Stryker
Misenheimer
N. C
Washington
Mary Green
Annie A. Case
Makeup Advice Warns Against Tight Waves And Powder Look
A skincare note urges avoiding hard tight waves that deepen lines and steering clear of a cakey powder finish. It advises gentle textures to minimize facial wrinkles and hollows for a softer appearance.
Cosmetic guidelines for makeup shading and rouge use
The instructions describe using large waves or soft curls away from the face, applying rouge sparingly if at all, and ensuring rouge and powder match skin tones exactly. It emphasizes matching tone and keeping applications subtle to blend naturally with complexion.
Merry Mixer Club Hosts Potluck and Crafting
Mrs Helen Romine hosted a Merry Mixer Club afternoon gathering with thirteen members and two guests. A noon potluck, tea towel hemming for the hostess, and contests followed a successful bake sale. Winners included Gertrude Stephens Cora Dayton Helen Romine and Nelle Henderson. The next meeting with Cora Payton on April 5 will feature a flower bulb exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Romine
Merry Mixer Club
Art Romine
Francis Romine
Gertrude Stephens
Cora Dayton
Nelle Henderson
Cora Payt
Ethel Atkinson Hosts WCTU Meeting in Home
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met Thursday afternoon at the home of Ethel Atkinson with Mrs. J A Hawthorne presiding. Emma Long previewed Alcohol Education and Frances Willard’s six five year legacy was noted. Clara Tate urged Bible study and Sabbath reverence to strengthen families against intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ethel
Atkinson
J. A. Hawthorne
Emma Long
Frances Willard
Clara Tate
M. H. Sartor
Women and Men Win Prizes at Card Party Event
A. B. Schmoeller and Mrs. G. A. Reinert led in scores, with Nora Faulkner as low among ladies and John Pratt high among men while Owen Greelan placed low. Schmoeller earned the most sequences and Dot Wells won the door prize. George Baker Harold Kerr Roy Finch led the men’s committee and Mrs. George Baker Mrs. Harvey Waggoner and Mrs. A. Reinert led the women’s committee after radio music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Schmoeller
G. A. Reinert
Low
Nora Faulkner
John Pratt
Owen Greelan
Dot Wells
George Baker
Harold Kerr
Roy Finch
Harvey Waggoner
A. Reinert
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Pilotburg
the Evening Journal
Mack Peterson
Frank Broadgate
Postville
Broadgate
Nellie Sutton
Ed Richards
Max Marble
Bob
Table Rock
Nebr
Mr. Marble
M. H. Marble
WMAQ
Richard Gaines
Shirlene
Zell Brown
Lester Jones
Gaines
Mr. Jones
LeRoy Pratt
Tom Duncan
Ralph Pratt
Reister Bros
Mrs. Howard Andette
Charles Grayson
Eddie
Davenport
F. Maqon
William Masson
Genevieve Sandwick
Burlington
Louise Porter
Charles Berdo
Wiloe Shannon
Robert McFarne
Elam Johnson's
West 3Rd St
Woodscenes Insurance Brokerage
Washington, Ia
Kaiona
Te Kaiona
Wasington County
Marshall
Diagonal
Jawson City
Srward
Mason City
Bac City
Pirates
Jack Lords
Kay Mueller
Me Teaymor
Mueller
Reguar
Berres
Castres
Tuckers
Wesley
Eben
P.l.etter
Keiper
Miss Kuney
University of Iowa
The
Washington Dairy
Iowa City Ladies
Baldwin
Adrian
Nosbich A—Ghee
Hall
Putnam
Castleieenehnarw
C. Crone
Erro i
Ladies Aid
Snyder
U. P. Prayer Group
Meeting of Friendship Club
Robert Rohrer
Mrs. L. Rohrer
Harry William Kilgore
Claude Kilgore
John Squire
Esther Belle Anderson
Charles Anderson
O. F. Laubach
John Rittenhouse
Ed. Miksch
Hubert Rieh
Ernest Halfley
John Jacob Simmering
T. H. Will of
Karl Chambers
Mia
O. E B. Farrier
Elmer Wells
Ira Morrison
Joe Simmering
John Mapel, Jr
Guy Koch
Dewey D. Stephens
Alex Peters
Tommy Randall
Chi Nicola
Mrs
Mela Lasek
Elaine Augustine
Ralph Augustine
Valley
Joe Daniels
John Orgs
Ethel Atkinson
Knights of Pythias
ANCE
Bill Mohland
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Kingsbury Inn
Diamond Inn
It's Highway Club
Don Maxwell
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