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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1932

Page

4

Social happenings week in brief at local homes

Mrs Will Matucha hosted three tables of bridge with Mrs Rodney Arnold winning high and Mrs Fred Franklin low. A luncheon followed, served by Mrs Matucha with help from Mrs Elmer Horning and Mrs Richard Johnson. Tonight she hosts eight dinner guests with green and white décor. Gleaners class members dined with teacher Mrs Winnie Palmer then attended pre Easter service at United Presbyterian church. HI Y boys completed a Tuesday questionnaire at the Y proposing future club work with Leigh W Soule in charge. Mothers group prepared a dinner. 33 guests were served. Mrs George Hotle hosted a bridge afternoon with two tables. high went to Mrs S B Watson, low to Mrs Florence Hout. A luncheon featured yellow and white Eastern decor served by Mrs Paul Harvey.

Will Matucha Rodney Arnold Fred Franklin Low Matucha Elmer Horning Richard Johnson Gleaners Washington Methodist Sunday School Winnie Palmer United Presbyterian Church Leigh W. Soule FE. E. Stutsman Frank Wells W. D. Booth George Hotle Bridge Club S. B. Watson Low Florence Hout C. A. Ruebsam Paul Harvey

No Economic Value In Wood Waste Baffles Projects

The Lafayette Journal and Courier notes wood waste chips lack a clear use in fiber production toys beads and radio dips amid an abundance of surplus from off-the-old-block sources.

Lafayette Journal and Courier

Local Club Meetings and Socials Listed

The P H club plans a March 24 meeting at Mrs J C Wenger with a Swiss cream cheese lesson and a roll call asking for salad recipes. The Loyalty Light Bearers of the Presbyterian church meet with Mrs Roberts after school Friday. Baptist Ladies hold their monthly social Friday at 2 30 at the church. The W H M S of the M E church meets with Mrs P K Babcock 308 E Jefferson Friday at 2 30 with Miss Clara Huber as lesson leader. Attendance desired.

P. H. Club J. C. Wenger The Presbyterian Church Roberts M. E. Church P. K. Babcock

The 19th Century club meets with Mrs. Lloyd Lytle

The 19th Century club will meet Saturday with Mrs. Lloyd Lytle. Miss Myrta Jeffrey reviews The Fruit of the Family Tree. The U and I club plans a family supper Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maxwell home.

Lloyd Lytle Myrta Jeffrey U and I Club Joe Maxwell

Dr S J Lewis sworn in as Columbus independent district board member

Dr S J Lewis was sworn in as a newly elected member of the Columbus independent school district board. R S Johnston of Columbus City was re elected president and J H Huston re elected vice president. Other board members include Dr E W McWilliams and B H Shearer.

Columbus Junction Mar S. J. Lewis Columbus Masonic Grand Lodge Dubuque Methodist Church Columbus City John Christener Guy Masonholder Jack Peters Ted Tucker Herman Sheridan Earl Lewis Norma Lewis Addison Hills

Cardinals Banquet Y W Girls Celebrate State Champions

The Y W C A junior college team hosted a banquet at the high school cafeteria with decorations, a dinner prepared by Mrs. S W Knox Mrs. John F Foster and Mrs. John H Cunningham and toasts led by Ruth Cunningham. Music came from a radio and trophies decorated the tables.

Y. W S. W. Knox John F. Foster John H. Cunningham Ruth Cunningham Ruth Foster

Brighton Social Notes Report Local Visits and Contests

Brighton correspondent Rhua Helmick notes a dinner honoring Mary Snyder’s son Milton Snyder from Spokane. Attendees include the McCartys, Davisons, DeWolfs, Conrads, Snyder family, and others from Iowa City. Students Virginia Spielman Evalyn Eyestone and Maxine Weidner earned third in a town schools spelling contest.

J. N. Irwin Effie Mullin Iowa City Flither Adel Stone Pearl Frain Maynard Kallous Washington Clyde Coffin Harvey Hoskins Alfred McCracken Pleasant Plain Earlham Alfred Alfred Hanson Adel Des Moines Hoskins R. J. Armstrong C. Pr Myers Ruth of Mewnon Iage Barkhoff Garl Man Lewis Reinhardt

New Wonderful Face Powder MELLO GLO Pace Powder

Advertises New Wonderful face powder MELLO GLO Pace Powder that hides lines and pores and lasts longer. Claims a new French process for smooth spread and a shine-free finish. Promises suitability for every complexion and urges readers to ask druggists for MELLO-GLO.

Cooking School at State Theater slated for mid-April

Readers note the Journal’s Cooking School to be held at the State Theater on April 12 13 14 and 15 with attendees expressing enthusiasm for the venue. Local residents from Des Moines Fairfield Muscatine and Washington share plans to attend and comment on the event’s appeal.

The Journal State Theater Des Moines Matt Lemley Ira Miller Ollie L. E. Bidwell Mary Wilcotf Wellman Julia Parks Fairfield Jim Zeck Willis Todd Sam Hout John Dodd Tom Dodd Washington H. N. Bland

Local News From Dublin Center A Busy Community Update

Visitors included Mrs H J Mangold and family with Jake Seethout and son Jimmie. The Dutch Creek Center election elected R R Robertson director for three years. Local residents attended spelling contests, visits, and social gatherings. New pupils enrolled at Center and community plans formed for the next meeting March 25 at Center.

Dublin Mar Jake Seethout Jimmie C. M. Corpman Jake Wanda Hotle Retha Robertson Sam Stauffer Gladys H. J. Mangold Dutch Creek Center R. R. Robertson Lester Lease Leon H. J. Mangolds Walter Wolfe Cleo Blanche Ginkens Roscoe Robertson Clayvee Retha Washington Center Phyllis Richardson Robertsons Myrtle Mayer Cloyce Clayton Howard Mangold Lou Bauer Billie Robertson Grandma Wolfe Beulah Rex Dallas John Hesseltine Addison Bakers Marion Smith Nick Times W. C. Hotles Addison Baker

Job Drive Reaches 300000 Jobs In Nationwide Campaign

New York report shows the united action for employment campaign surpassing 300000 positions. The latest tally adds 13393 more men and women placed across 132 communities in 39 states, boosting total jobs secured in the drive.

New York INS United Action For Employment Campaign

First United Presbyterian Choir to Meet After Service

The First United Presbyterian choir will convene this evening at 8 15 following the church service for rehearsal and singing.

First United Presbyterian

Campaign drive under legion and advertisers alliance

A campaign drive proceeds under the auspices of the American Legion the American Federation of Labor the Legion Auxiliary and the Association of National Advertisers. California reports 1 032 new cases for the day and the total reaches 312 897.

California The American Legion American Federation of Labor the Legion Auxiliary Association of National Advertisers

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