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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

5

Christian church class dines at Harter home

The school class of the Christian church held a dinner last evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs Er Harter. Mrs Harter was assisted by Mrs Clarence Brown and Mrs Burdelle Donaldson in serving the meal.

the Christian Church Harter Tants Walter Harter Grace Montevideo Minn E. O Clarence Brown Bennie Schantz Ray Rathmet

Community gatherings and notices from Wellman area events

Social roundups include the Jolly Dozen at Wellman with Bunce at four tables and prizes for George Havel and Mrs. Jesse Shalla. VFW and auxiliary host pinochle and 500 at K. C. hall with CC Neiswan announcing a Vo. W. entertainment and Mt Pleasant instruction. Also Rosemary club and Knights of Pythias events plus birthday greetings for J. M. Thompson the Pony Express rider.

Raymond Wellman Bather Groff Bunce George Havel Jesse Shalla Edward Prebyl Junior Prebyl St. Patrick CC. A. Neiswanser Newton Mt Pleasant Washington County

Methodist class party set for March 29 at Birney home

The Philathea class of the Methodist church plans a 7:30 PM party on Thursday March 29 at 502 West Third Street hosted by Mrs George Birney. All old and new members are invited. Bethel Presbyterian hosts a social Friday March 30 with a bring forks instruction.

Methodist Church George Birney West Third Street Bethel Presbyterian Church

Saturday club pot luck at Manxwell home

The You and I club and families hold a pot luck supper Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Doe Manxwell. The Nineteenth Century club meets Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Carl Roberts.

You and I Club Mrs. Doe Manxwell Nineteenth Century Club Carl Roberts

Sunday school at Carris home Monday evening

Sunday school groups led by Dr Eastwood will meet at the country home of Mr Carris Monday evening at six o clock. Attendees are asked to gather at the manse by six for the usual supper plan.

Eastwood Carris

Birthday and personal notices cross March birthdays in town

Readable fragments reveal a tapestry of local life. Veterans affairs include a J. G. White Post GA R commander while Mae McCulley and A Keith Droz celebrate March 29 birthdays. Surprise parties mark Mrs Custer and Marion Rittenhouse birthday events. Notable mentions include David Everett born March 29 1770 and dying 1813, and a line about moral reflections on small beginnings.

Ohio J. G. White Post G A. R W. R.C Mae McCulley Iowa City A. Keith Droz

Barbara celebrates seventh birthday with schoolmates at home

Barbara Etter turned seven on April 7 but marked the occasion on March 28 with a party after school at Dre and Mrs POL Etter's home. Fifteen guests including Barbara Lund and Shirley Brown joined in crafts, cake, games, and gifts while Barbara and her mother plan a visit to Macon Missouri during vacation.

John Custer Paul Brock Helen Genkinger Meredith Chance Eva Blake Nellie DeWitt Opal Hesseltine Tion Macon Barbara Dre Pol. Etter Helen Wynir Wallace School Loyd Morrison Rosenay Morrison Shirley Brown Betty Jean Snakenberg Sarah Lou Miller Barbara Lund Henrietta Stewart Lois Mace Joan Keifer Jessie Gray Lettie Jeayry Audrey Mae Putnam Douglas Morrison Bobby Bostwick Dale Lupton Bobby Lee Burham Ler

Valley Ladies Aid Food Sale at Washington Cleaners

Valley Ladies Aid announces a food sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday March 31. Pythian Vast Chief Circle plans anniversary dinner for their husbands at the home of Mr and Mrs Vic Crone Thursday evening. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and a dish.

Pythian Vic Crone

Mails Merely Convenient Not Mandatory for Deliveries

The text states no law compels a person to mail any melange bill or article if they choose to deliver it by another method. Mails are for convenience and economy, not a requirement.

Barbara Lee Etter Hosts Early Birthday Party

Barbara Lee Etter hosted a party more than a week before her birthday on April 7, reflecting her social ties with the school board. The event highlighted her influence in local education affairs and civic circles.

Barbara Lee Etter Vaea

Japan Faces Historic Earthquake Disaster Losses

The massive quake on September 4 devastated Japan with over 100000 dead and about 150000 injured. By 1990 Tokyo marked completion of reconstruction after the earthquake and fire.

Japan Tokio

Children Diets Studied in Farm Bureau Lessons

Miss Ruth Cessna of Iowa State College extension service led a training session for Farm Bureau women leaders from Washington, Jackson, and Cedar Townships on diet for the school child. Leaders shared school lunch ideas, emphasizing variety, milk, fruit, vegetables, and balanced meals. Follow-up talks in Jackson township drew 37 participants.

Ruth Cessna Iowa State College Extension Service Ames Farm Bureau Washington Jackson Cedar Townships Cessna J. N. Phillips Jackson Township Ance Lloyd Foster WH Satta Jay Bell Adolph Larson Joe Knotek

Cataract Occurs in Children Affects Young Patients

Cataract, though common in older adults, appears in some children and can affect vision. The brief notes that eye disease may occur in youths, highlighting diagnostic awareness and treatment options.

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