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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1934

Page

7

Hearthside Club Party at Guenther's

The Hearthside club met at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Guenther's Friday evening with nearly all club families present. Five tables played progressive rock as refreshments of apple upside down cake whipped cream and coffee were served by Mrs. Agnes Anderson Mrs. John Sampson and the hostess. Next meeting planned with Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone on the last Thursday in May.

Elmer Guenther Agnes Anderson John Sampson al Crone

Wonderful New Face Powder Offers Youthful Look

Advertises MELLO-GLO face powder as a skin preservative for poor complexions and aging skin. Claims smooth application, long wear, pore minimization, and non irritation. Promoted by Sherwin Brothers Drugists at 50 cents to 3 dollars.

Sher Wan

4-H Jolly Jokers Form Kittenball Plans

The 4-H Jolly Jokers meet Saturday April 28 at Bernadine Long’s home with nine members present. After opening, they sang, reviewed music records, and heard a talk on Tailored Garments by Martha Jo Harvey. Plans and teams for kittenball were set, cookies served, Georgia Sterling attended as a guest, and Ernestine Embree joined. Next meeting May 12 at Eugenia Dickinsun’s.

Jolly Jokers Bernadine Long Rosalie Combs Martha Jo Harvey Georgia Sterling Ernestine Embree Eugenia Dickinsons Fern Cliff Ada May Velma Beenblossom Bertha Klopfenstein Martha Wylie Ethel Zieglowsky Mike Flynn Harry Bishop Klopfenstein Violet Plynn

Church Women Meet After Chicken Supper On Wednesday

The ladies of the Christian church will meet at the church after the chicken supper Wednesday evening. The B and P club holds its May breakfast at the community room on May 2 at 7 o clock. Those wishing to be excused or bring guests notify Ju eille Forgey by 9 o'clock Monday evening.

Ladies of the Christian Church B. and P Jueille Forgey

Harmony Community Club Meets May 3 With Leaders

The Harmony Community club meets Thursday May 3 with Mrs Walter Anderson presiding. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Robert Noonan and Mrs Charles Schrebel. West Chester M E B church C O Cs meet May 3 at the church. Refreshment committee comprises Mrs Howard Stewart Mrs Frank Ross and Mrs Ben Holt. A study on a "Clean Play" will be led by Mrs Ernie Temple.

Harmony Community Club Walter Anderson Robert Noonan Charles Schrebel West Chester M. EB Howard Stewart Frank Ross Ben Holt Ernie Temple

Community Announcements From Local Clubs and Churches

A series of church and club notices list cottage prayer at Presbyterian church with Mr and Mrs B Randel on Madison Street, ex service men kittensball at city hall, Girls Kittenball at high school field, 4 H music memory class at Presbyterian church, beef cattle meeting May 4 at city hall called by E L Stewart, and various society events at Watkins church, We club, Philathea party at Mrs Leslie Gates, Evangelical Ladies Aid, Young Women Missionary society, and transportation coordination for attendees.

Presbyterian Cottage B. Randel Madison Street Presbyterian Church Leslie Gates

Local clubs schedule meetings and programs this week

Friday and Thursday luncheon and meeting times are listed for the H J club W F M S of M EB church and Rebekah chapter plus afternoon programs led by Mrs Dr Alcorn Mrs Marion Bailey and Mrs Helen Estes The O W club and Presbyterian Ladies Social plan visits with noted hostesses and a notice of a place change As upcoming gatherings are described attendance is encouraged with several programs on art trends and treasures and botany clubs mentioned

M. EB. Church Dr. Alcorn Clarence Jacobs Jeader Marion Bailey Helen Estes Presbyterian Ladies BH. van Meter

Saturday Regular Meeting Ww and C Saturday at Looe

Community brief notes a regular meeting of Ww and C scheduled for Saturday at Looe. The terse item lists no further agenda details or participants.

Looe

Gas ranges bring instant home gas to kitchens

Washington housewives are invited to inspect the Coleman 940 Berles Safety Instant Gas Ranges at Rukgabers Hardware Store. The units generate gas from gasoline, light at the burner, and require no installation or pipes. The 40 Series adds Band-A-Blu burners, higher efficiency, and cleaner operation with a bright enamel finish.

Berles Washington Rukgabers Hardware Coleman

Softball Tourney Actions at Wyman School This Weekend

Wyman high school hosts a Saturday softball tourney with a communal sermon by Bentyinger of Winfield and a double quartet performing Life All Through the Night and other selections. Commencement plans, music by mixed choruses, and a county music festival at Wapello are noted along with recent Wyman game results and standings.

Wyman School Bentyinger Winfield Helen Henderson Alexy Davis Ruth Henderson Lola Holmes Max Huston Dean Crawford Donald Oldt Clifford Chamberlain Carlton Holmes Dallas Clitford Chamberlain May Huston

Local Social notes list Sunday guests and visits

A rough social column lists numerous visits by Ainsworth R. and Mrs Delbert Holmes, Mr and Mrs Walter Borders, Lyle Fletcher family, Wim McCartney and Ken Pitgeerald, Orie O Connor and others. Mentions Cedar Falls and Crawfordsville with several names among Sunday guests.

Lyle Fletcher Hitt Billie) Wiladsen Cedar Falls Almeda Charles Martha Havel Morris

Aricuiuat Birds Laying Blue Eggs Found in South America

The Aricuiuat, a peculiar domestic fowl discovered in South America, lays blue eggs. This appears to be the only known domestic bird producing an egg color other than white or brown.

South Amerca

The Haymow Murder Plot Deepens In Kidnapping Tale

A detective details Fowler remains and the Crozier case linking the Haymow Bellamy Club mob. Fowler dies in a backroom gunfight after a failed escape while Fenno Crozier and Maurice Hooper Junior are abducted. The floor clerk recounts a staged hotel scene and possible escape of the two captives.

Fowler Lorne Maurice Fenno Howler Crane

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