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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1939

Page

2

Local social notes from Haskins and surrounding area

Local residents attend gatherings and travel between towns. Mrs. L M Bowden Mrs D F Brumfield and Mrs Clara Godfove of Haskins were shopping. Mr W White wished his mother Mrs E J White a happy birthday over the phone. Several families visit and travel for funerals and visits including the McCreedys Lipscombs and Redlingers. St James V T A bake sale and local restaurant notes appear with Sunday dining reservations.

L. M. Bowden D. F. Brumfield Clara God- Fove Haskins M. White E. J. White Kevin

Easter vacation plans and local visits across towns

Local residents list vacation and visit plans including Leis Moore in Plainfield Cedar Falls visitors Ruth Miner Ft Madison and Mt Pleasant trips Mrs D C Duncan Cotter and others. College editor Wilma Stephens Weslayan earns post. boxers Covell Kelly headline Davenport area notes.

Leis Moore Plainfield Helen Kamerow Cedar Falls Ruth Miner Ft. Madison Frances Eicher Wellsburg Verne Eicher Marjorie Hunting Mt. Pleasant

Hospital patients include several from Vashon and Annaworth

At the hospital Jeanne Jarrard and Neal Stewart of Vashon and Richard and Robert n of Annaworth underwent tonsillectomies today. Kenneth Pfaff of Keota had a major operation this morning. Mrs. John Kurtz of Washington was admitted for treatment yesterday afternoon.

Carol) Jeanne Jarrard Nees Stewart Vashon Richard and Robert N Annaworth Kenneth Pfaff Keota John Kurtz Washington

Donald Lambert Suffered Poison Ivy Absence From Shiloh School

Shiloh pupil Donald Lambert was absent due to poison ivy. Local social notes report visits by the Showalter, Caldwell, Beenblossom, Lan dau, and Donaldson families. The Headliners 4-H club met with Jean Sigafoose. Louis Anderson is listed as ill with poison oak and others visited Sunday and Wednesday.

Shiloh Donald Lambert Edd Showalter Orville Caldwell Billy Anna Landau Raymond Glen Beenblossom Velma Mack Harold Beenblossom William Caldwell Joss van Nostrand Wm. Nicho Ll. B. Donaldson Louis Anderston Sam Lambert Donald Louis Anderson Cloyee Burham Dave Shants L. B. Donaldson Sam Marsh James Donaldson Bryan Swift Charlies Randell Harold Been

Jawbone Shrinking Reduces Capacity for Teeth

A report notes the human jawbone is shrinking, rendering it too small to hold the 32 teeth it is meant to carry. The development raises concerns about dental alignment and future oral health implications.

London Street London’s Hanging Sword Alley

A readable notice notes a London street with the distinctive Hanging Sword Alley name. The item focuses on the street’s designation and its local mention within the London area.

London Street London

Special Vacation Schedule Announced by Y M C A

Secretary Leigh Soule of the Y M C A outlines a junior high boys spring vacation program at the Y next week. Activities include swim sessions, softball games, hikes, a marble tournament, treasure hunt, and regular swimming classes with weather backup plans.

Leigh Soule Y.M.C.A Lincoln Heights Wallace Lincoln School

Rainbow Division Story on the Radio

Dr P L Etter home services chairman of Washington county Red Cross reports a Red Cross Cavalcade program Sunday April 2 from 6 36 to 7 00 pm on station WMT Cedar Rapids and other Des Moines Shenandoah outlets. The broadcast covers the Rainbow division history and the role of soldiers wives mothers and sweethearts with a brief talk by Major General M A Tinley of Council Bluffs.

P. L. Etter Home Services Washington County Red Cross WMT Cedar Rapids Des Moines Shenandoah M. A. Tinley Council Bluffs

House Votes to Classify Marijuana as Noxious Weed

DES MOINES The house voted 90 to 6 to classify marijuana as a noxious weed making its destruction mandatory on land where it grows. Rep Oscar F E Johnson of Kanawha introduced the bill arguing marijuana poses potential danger to Iowa youth and would ban commercial planting.

Des Moines Oscar FE. Johnson D Kanawha Iowa

District No 4 Residents Share Weekend Celebrations

Community members, including the McConnells and Mc Connells Jr, hosted and attended family birthday gatherings at multiple homes. Neighbors visited, children celebrated, and engagements were noted as Lucile Harvey announced her upcoming marriage to Ted Ross of Winfield.

Francis McConnell William McConnell, Jr W. H. McConnell Sandra Paul Mayer Emerson Maplethorp John Wheelan Roberta Raymond Leonard Flynn Golla Miller Clyde Rouse Ruth McGraw Barbara Brooks Joe McGraw H. J. Brenneman Deborah Florence Smith Eddie Gretter Keota John Warnock Lester Thompson Moline Ed Vittetoe Richard Vittetoe Harper Harvey Wageoner Tommy Harvey Howard Baker W. C. Hotle Homer Hotle Gerald Graff Helen Mottet Betty Jarvis Julia Harvey Ted Ross Karl Libe Madison Jones Bernadine Paul Peitfer Vittetoe Peiffer A. R. Brooks Stronghearst Ill James Brooks

Music Program and Talk Highlight Lincoln P T A Meeting

The Lincoln P T A fathers night program featured Supt E A Ralston address and a music program. Margaret Christianson played violin with Mrs Henry Shields on piano, and Helen Thompson's fifth grade pupils sang in two part harmony. Instrumental pieces by Mrs C J Ruxlow, Mrs Harry Sizer, and Mrs George Masson complemented the event.

Supt E. A. Ralston Lincoln P. T. A Margaret Christianson Henry Shields Helen Thompson C. J. Ruxlow Harry Sizer George Masson

Appropriations Panel OKs 650000 annual for office building

DES MOINES The house appropriations committee approved a bill to appropriate 650000 annually from the state general fund for the next biennium to construct a state office building on the capital grounds.

Des Moines House Appropriations Committee State General Fund

Fire Spreads to Haystack Amid Wind Shift

Sandy Hook reports a weed burn that spread to a haystack and a clover chaff pile when wind shifted. Local news notes Mrs Dan Hesseltine recovering, Harold Dean joining the Wolfs family, and various residents visiting, sick, or awaiting spring chores.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Bradgar Rotzinger

Public Installation of Shrine Officers Set for Monday

Damascus Shrine No 1 White Shrine of Jerusalem to hold a public installation Monday at 6 p.m. in the Masonic Temple followed by a program. Installing officer roles include Rose Ad Reid as worthy high priestess and Glenn Mace as installing watch man. Other officers named are G W Manuasier scribe, Mozelle Russell herald, Amelia Burke herald, Dora Schwartz organist, and Gussie Knerr chaplain.

Damascus White Shrine of Jerusalem S P.m Masonic Temple Rose Ad. Reid Shepherds Glenn Mace G. W. Manuasier Mozelle Russell Winfield Amelia Burke Perrysburg Ohio Dora Schwartz Burlington Gussie Knerr Kalona

Hilda Brown Theta Bridge Club Meets Thursday

Hilda Brown hosts a Theta Bridge Club gathering with three tables at her home. Prizes go to Mrs Radiick for high score, Mrs Ellis Negus for second, and Mrs Paul Horak for low. Gifts were exchanged, refreshments served, and an Easter motif featured.

Theta Bridge Club Hilda Brown Radiick Ellis Negus Paul Horak Nels B. Westermark Francis Haney Robert Carson Dorothy Kammueller Haney

Old Ball Team Starts Practice Amid Snow Doubt

Darlene Manning assists Mrs. Lloyd Farrier with housework as flu cases hit families including Mrs. Farrier and Kathryn. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Hesseltine and children visited, Glen Cuddebacks called, Laura Guy hosted Indian club with March 29 gathering. Next meeting moved to April 12 with Mabel Guy. flower exchange planned.

Darlene Manning Lloyd Farrier Mabel Guy Plank Doc Engle Dublin Taylor Stout Harold Jarvis Mary Francis Jones Pleasant Plein Jesse Stout

Social Calendar Notices and Schedule Updates

Notices for this calendar are due by 10 a m Saturday. WRC meeting at 2 30 p m at G A R hall. Monday Music dept 7 45 p m Lorden Music studio with place change. Literature dept afternoon sec Mrs R Shannon D of V meeting 7 30 p m G A R room Rainbow Girls drill team practice 30 p m City hall. Damascus Shrine public installation 8 p m Masonic Temple. Tuesday DAR meeting 2 30 p m Mrs A Anderson 406 East Washington St place change. Report from state conference.

Lorden Music Studio R. &. Shannon G.A.R Rainbow Girls City Hall Damascus Shrine S& P u.Masonic Temple Dar A. Anderson East Washington Street

Entertain Guests at Pinochle Games

Mr and Mrs Howard Uazen entertained guests at three tables of pinochle in their home last evening High prizes were won by Mrs Magnare Kallous and Lloyd Augustine Refreshments were served at the close of the card fairies

Ralston Citzen P.T.A Howard Uazen Magnare Kallous Lloyd Augustine

Mrs. Dale Denison Hosts O G T Bridge Club

Mrs. Dale Denison hosted the O G T bridge club at two tables. traveling prize went to Mrs. Ross Ely, and Denison had the high score for the afternoon. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Bly will host in three weeks.

Dale Denison Ross Ely

Rhode Island hostess entertains bridge club at luncheon

Mrs I Rothschild hosted her card club at a luncheon bridge yesterday at High prize at two tables went to Mrs Theodore B Bailey. Mrs Rothschild's daughter Mrs Harrour Margolin Yankton SD was the only guest. A centerpiece of spring flow.

Mrs. I. Rothschild Theodore B. Bailey

Birthdays Honored at Potluck Supper

A potluck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ralph Robertson honored Mrs Floyd Crone Mrs Ralph Robertson and John Robertson for birthdays this week. The event featured three birthday cakes and a evening of visiting and Chinese checkers with numerous relatives and friends in attendance.

Ralph Robertson Floyd Crone John Robertson Royal Robertson Gayle Neva Jean Wilma Ralph Zotas Robertson James Fleming Orin McDowell Cloyce Crone Keith Wells Bill Crayne Floyd Phyllis Crayne

V F W Joint Social At New KC Hall

The V F W Post and Auxiliary held a regular joint social at the new KC hall on Tuesday evening with about fifty attendees. Guests enjoyed chicken sandwiches pickles and coffee as cards and visiting filled the event. Committee members were Mrs S B Watson Mrs Mabel Spenner Mrs Mae Yeaman and Mrs Hattie Swift. Mrs Ellen Wallace a gold star mother attended the social gathering.

V. F. W. Post and Auxiliary K. C. Hall 8. B. Watson Mabel Spenner Mae Yeaman Hattie Swift Ellen Wallace

Mrs Glenn Green Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting

Mrs Glenn Green entertained seven Pansy Hill members and three guests Mrs Lewis Rath Bertha Kephart and Martha Birka. After a business meeting they enjoyed contests and visiting, with refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Rath and Miss Birka. Mrs John Caldwell will host next meeting.

Glenn Green Pansy Hill Club Lewis Rath Bertha Kephart Martha Birka Rath Miss Birka John Caldwell

Dining luncheon precedes card games in quiet gathering

A luncheon was served on the dining table before the card games began, marking a quiet and social midday gathering. The scene focuses on shared meals and the orderly progression to an afternoon of games.

Myrtle Smith Cresco Blanche Miss Smith Oelwein

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