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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

3

Harbison-Harns Nuptials Reported in Waterloo Area

Mr and Mrs M L Harbison announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel to Eugene Arns son of Mr and Mrs George Arns of Cedar Falls. The ceremony was Feb 26 1929 with attendants Modelle Harbison Eol Pease Marjorie Burrows and Bob Foster. Hazel a Washington High School graduate class of 1937 and Iowa State Teachers College alumna recently taught near Cedar Falls. The couple will reside after June 1 in a newly furnished Waterloo apartment.

M. L. Harbison Hazel Eugene Arneson George Arns Cedar Falls Modelle Harbison Eol Pease Washington Marjorie Burrows Waterloo Bob Foster Washington High School Iowa State Teachers College Arns Cedar Falls High School Creighton University Omaha Nebi

Egyptians Embrace Beer Through Millennia

The article notes beer's enduring popularity across all social classes in Egypt for more than a thousand years, highlighting its cultural significance and wide consumption in historical society.

Horton Couple Celebrates 43rd Wedding Anniversary

Brighton observes the 43rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A E Horton. Family members attend including Glen Willits Theodore Horton and Des Moines Osceola kin. The couple wed March 25 1896 at the bride’s home with Rev Willson officiating. They lived on a Brighton farm for 38 years. Their son Willis remains on the family home.

Brighton A. E. Horton Glen Willits Theodore Horton Des Moines Frank Gibson Osceola Leland Horton Willis Horton Myrtle Robison A. FE. Horton James Robison Mr. Willson United Presbyterian Church Coupse Gertrude Robison Carvrett Horton Willis

Bridge Party at Masonic Temple Nets Prizes for Four Tables

Mrs. E F Bostwick Jr and Mrs. E B Hammer chaired the White Shrine card party in the Masonic Temple. Four bridge tables were used. high prize went to Mrs. E B Stutsman and low to Mrs. E E Sehmitt. Hosts served refreshments. Next party set for Monday April 10.

E. F. Bostwick, Jr E. B. Hammer White Shrine Masonic Temple E. B. Stutsman E. E. Sehmitt

Mrs. W. A. Palmer Birthday Honoree at Family Dinner

Mrs. W. A. Palmer was honored at a family gathering in Richland on her birthday, March 26. Twelve guests joined in a noon meal with two decorated cakes by Verna Fulton and Dorothy Work, granddaughters of the honoree. A bouquet from sister Myrtle Swift adorned the table with flowers and a gift.

W. A. Palmer Thena Davis Richland Verna Fulton Dorothy Work

Three Fortnightly Sections Meet Monday

Twenty five Hand craft department members section 3 and two guests attended a meeting at Mrs A C Petersons home. Miss Daniels spoke on Washington history and centennial pageant work. Display by program committee featured knitted garments lacework and articles. Refreshments served by several members. Next meeting April 24 hosted by Mrs Richard Stewart. Bible department nine members met at Mrs George Clappers home with devotions and studies from First John and Corinthians. Mrs J T Rehmel read about Scofield Bible. Mrs Carstensen hosted the Junior Fortnightly club with a three minute talk on personality and book reviews. Members read Fortnightly by laws and answered roll call naming women scientists.

Stanley Smith Everstine Daniels A. C. Peterson Miss Daniels Washington Joe Duewn Agnes Wheelan Harry Sizer Richard VeCbery Stanly Zager Paul Horak Richard Stewart Bible Department Bible George Clapper Mre J. T. Rehmel Vpiyliis Carstensen Miss Carstensen Madame Currie Waeker Lyle Wilson

Birthday party honors Mrs Palmer in Richland

Present were Mr. and Mrs. L. Swift of Marengo W.3S. Saville Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fulton JoAnn and Teddy of Washington Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Work and Dorothy of Columbus Junction Mr. and Mrs. Hal Davis Mrs. Louise Davis Mr. and Mrs Glenn Davis Martha and Donald of Richland. Mrs. Palmer received many lovely gifts for her birthday.

L. Swift Marengo Saville Charles Palmer Harold Fulton JoAnn and Teddy Washington C. H. Work Dorothy Columbus Junction Hal Davis Louise Davis Glenn Davis Martha Donald Richland

Lincoln P T A Meeting Tomorrow at Schoolhouse

Lincoln P T A will meet at the schoolhouse tomorrow at 7 30 p m Supt EB A Ralston will speak special music and short movies Each family should bring a plate cup and spoon for its members and six sandwiches Coffee will be provided by the committee

Lincoln P. T. A Supt. EB. A. Ralston

Organize 4-H Club With 15 Enrolled

A new 4-H club organized in Pleasant Hill Saturday at Juanita Miller's home. Officers elected include Juanita Miller president Hagel Simmering vice president Virginia Chalipa secretary treasurer Arlene Lambert historian Eugenia Dickinson reporter Vetty Chalupa assistant reporter. Fifteen enrolled with ten more expected. upcoming meeting set for April with leader Mrs Pat Swift.

Pleasant Hill Juanita Miller Wilbur Chandler Maurita Yarnell County 4-11 Irls Jaccksorite Club Hagel Simmering Virginia Chalip Pat Swift

Social Calendar for Tuesday to Thursday

Social events listed include E O W club 7 p m Mrs Robert Dawson Rosemary club evening U P Woman's Missionary society 7 30 p m Mrs Russell Hell Damascus Shrine No 10 election of officers Masonic Temple social hour refreshments V F O W joint meeting evening New K C Hall Pythian Sisters staff practice and robe loan 7 30 p m KP hall By order of MEW Wednesday Navajo club 2 80 p m Mrs J A Porter Presbyterian dinner 6 20 p m at church Brie dish to pass sandwiches and table service W R C birthday party 2 30 p m and GAR hall AW Relief corps members invited Htethel ae society pm Mrs Emma Shaw Thursday O G T club 2 p m Mrs Dale Denison Lincoln P T A 7 30 p m at school Independent club afternoon Virey Don Maxwell hostess at H W Maxwell home

E.O.W. Club Robert Dawson Rosemary Club Charles Wiley U.P Woman’s Missionary Society Russell Hell Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple New K.C Pythian Sisters J. A. Porter W.R.C Hall AW Relief Corps Htethel Ae Society Emma Shaw O.g-T P.mn Dale Denison Lincoln P.T.A Independent Don Maxwell H. W. Maxwell

Local Birthdays Noted Across Communities

The district notes a flurry of birthdays including Mrs. Jacob Hotle at 75, Mrs. Vert Fobs, Bessie Leppert, Helen Meek, Mrs. Ralph Hillibrant, Donald Tieh, Mrs. Marie Whetstine, James Patterson, Robert Thompson, Maude Wallace, and Junior Hope. Community ties include Red Brick and Sandy Hill areas with residents across Crawfordsville and neighboring towns.

Crawfordsville Helen Meek Mrs Ralph Hillibrant Marie Whetstine East ‘Lighland James Patterson Wexing On Robert Thompson Douglas Maude Wallace Marshalltown Forgerly Valley Junior Hope Dublin

Community group notices and meeting reminders

The notice lists a Keights of Columbus regular meeting on Monday night, a Presbyterian prayer meeting at 9 30 am Wednesday at Mrs. Melvin Hillery home, and a Chester Pythian Sisters practice at 1 56 pm Thursday to prepare for an April 11 inspection. Also mentions Jackson 4 H boys club gathering Thursday evening with Robert and Silly Most ef t.

Keights of Columbus Lodge Presbyterian Cottage Melvin Hillery East Jefferson Street Chester Pythian Sisters MECC Jackson 4-H Boys Club Robert Silly Mostef

Speed of Electricity Beats Light in Modern Theory

Modern physicists state electricity travels at the speed of light, roughly 126,000 miles per second, in line with contemporary theories.

Mite William Miller and Family Named Leader Swift

A fragment notes William Miller and his daughter Juanita with a leader named Mere Swift. Details are unclear but indicate a local or community leadership mention tied to the Miller family and an individual named Swift.

William Miller Juanita Mere. Swift

Lenten Menu Ideas Feature Oysters and Seafood Wings

A bright suggestion for dressing up oysters served in toasted Vienna rolls with butter. Also featured are escalloped fish casseroles with cheese topped toast wings, parsley biscuit topping, toasted bread rings with cheese for salmon or tuna, and a cheese eye sandwich as a spring luncheon option.

Vienna

Entertain Families of Club Members at Bell Home

Pinochie and Chinese checkers provided entertainment for H. H. club members and their families Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Bell. Guests included Iris Rath Kathryn Vacha Mr and Mrs John Pratt. Hostess aides were Lucille Hesseltine and Marjory Libe.

H. H. Club Will Bell Iris Rath Kathryn Vacha John Pratt Lucille Hesseltine Marjory Libe

Surprise Birthday Party For Two Club Members

The O. M. and B. club held a surprise party Saturday evening at the Maas home to honor William Maas and Florence Godwin. After a brief business meeting an amateur contest was won by Wayne Wagner with second place shared by Robert McLaughlin Ward Benton and Laurence Swift. Eighteen people attended including Paul Robert Ward Benson Esth er Laurence George Swift Clara Mary Huber Beulah Stewart George Kepper Carolyn Strong Robert McLaughlin Wayne Wagner Florence Henry Godwin Eleanor Charles and William Maas.

William Maas Florence Godwin William Milton Maas Wayne Wagner Robert McLaughlin Ward Benton Laurence Swift Eleanor Mans Paul Robert Ward Benson Esther Laurence George Swift Clara Mary Huber Beulah Stewart George Kepper Carolyn Strong Florence Henry Godwin Eleanor Charles

Wellman Lodges Hold Meetings and Jewels Awarded

Eighty five attended the Wellman Odd Fellow Lodge where a class of twelve received initial and first degree work. Durian received a fifty five year jewel and Sitter a forty year jewel. The Ladies Embroidery Club traveled to Cedar Rapids for a luncheon and a show. Forty attended the Wellman Rebekah Lodge meeting with work planned at the next session. CC. Gardner was rushed to Mercy Hospital Iowa City but does not require surgery.

Ladies Embroidery Club Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Mra Henry Durian Rowe Levert Roy Durian WS. Melntoaty L. K. Fleming Guy Moothart J. M Sehluubaugh BO Koge Toppan Johnson Wellman Rebekah Lodge Verlin Nickel Walter Ahrens Albiaie Francie Longwell Gardner Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Three De Autre Mont brothers hunted after Oregon mail train raid

The longest man hunt in history tracked the De Autre Mont brothers who robbed a Oregon mail train on October 1 1923. Collier's notes global alerts and specialized descriptions reaching dentists graders librarians and eyewear experts. The capture ended a search costing $600.

de Autremont Oregon Collier's

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Baker At Baker Home

Mrs. Howard Baker was surprised Sunday noon by her parents and relatives arriving from West Chester and Keota to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Helen Mottet Betty Jarvis Julie Harvey and others. Lucille Baker received a gift and news of her engagement to Ted Crosa was announced during the gathering.

Howard Baker W.C. Hotle Homer Hotle Johnny Patty Jean West Chester Gerald Graff Shirley Joyce Keota Helen Mottet Betty Jarvis Julie Harvey Mrs. Baker Lucille Baker Ted Crosa Charles Caspe Doyie Brown Baker

J. W. Baker Relief Corps Holds Meeting in West Chester

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester met Thursday afternoon with fourteen members. Regular business was conducted and relief work totaling $18.50 was reported since the previous meeting. Authority was given to buy a flag for a nearby country school.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester

Marriage Announcement Lucille Baker and Ted M Ross

Announcement of the marriage of Lucille Baker to Ted M Ross. The ceremony was held in Kahoka Missouri on February 23 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Skinner performing the double ring service. The bride wore a blue bolero dress and violet accessories. The groom is employed at Hagganman brothers garage in Swedishure. the couple will reside in Swedishure after the ceremony.

Hearitage Hagel Lucile Baker Davehner Mere Hoeard Baker Washington Ted Milford Ross Art Ross Winfeld Kahoka Methodis Rey Wot Skinner Bolero Jleneth Drese Volte Hose Hagganman Brothers Swedeshure Swedeshbure Wil

Edna Turnipseed and Daryl Statler Wed in Liberty Ville Nuptials

Edna Turnipseed daughter of Mrs Faye Turnipseed married Daryl Statler son of Mr and Mrs George Statler at the Liberty Ville Methodist Church. Rev A M Smith officiated. Attendants were Carl Parcell of Batavia. The couple plans to reside on a farm seven miles west of Washington.

Edna Turnipseed Faye Turnipseed Liberty Ville Daryl Statler George Statler West Chester A. M. Smith Brooklyn Vere Low Bauer Weat Chester Lexington 188S Stathey Wee Chester Schools Aimee Washington

Mr and Mrs Lambert Host Bridge Club in Ainsworth

Mar 2s and Mrs Ed Lambert entertained the Saturday night club at their home with a bridge gathering. Lively play and socializing filled the evening as members enjoyed the game and company.

Ainsworth Mar Mrs. Ed. Lambert

Junior Missionary Group Hs Meetin at United Presbytery Church

The Junior Missionary group met at the United Presbytery church Saturday with ten members present. Mrs. Lloyd Walke led, assisted by Mrs. Marie George. A fine collection of presents was shown for the exhibit. Virginia McLaughlin presided. Ira Mae Daniel read secretary’s report. MP Watson George read two chapters from the missionary story. Mary Justine George told a story. Refreshments followed. Mrs. W. M. Nichol Jr. and Mr. Don Rabernold won at four tables. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris attended as guests.

United Presbytery Church Lloyd Walke Marie George Virginia McLaughlin Ira Mae Daniel Watson George Mary Justine George Mra W. M. Nichol, Jr

Definition of homogenized milk by federal regulators

Federal food and drug administrators define homogenized milk as milk that has been mechanically treated to alter its physical properties, with particular reference to the condition and appearance of the fat globules.

Federal Food and Drugs

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