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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1935

Page

6

Wellman Hosts Two 4-H Clubs Installation May 4

Wellman hosts two 4-H clubs with officer installations Saturday May 4 at 2 PM in the Legion rooms. Washington group assists as Francine Flanders, Dorothy Flanders, Ellen Gertrude Rowe and others are named for Lime Creek and Fairview clubs. Council meeting set for May 6 to discuss Half Century of Progress.

Fairview Lime Creek Francine Flanders Dorothy Flanders Livelyn Kinsinger Frances Fisher Frances Curl Ellen Gertrude Rowe Ethel Curl Marie Maxwell Verda Davison Betty Jacobson Teasurer Leila Sleckley Betty Sprague Dorothy Beer Berty Teady Co. M. Maxwell Lime Creek Township F. C. Jones Star Potsander

Many Happy Returns for Local Birthday Anniversaries

Several community members celebrate birthdays with well wishes. Names include Mrs A N Euwer, Miss Altice McDaniel, Miss Margaret Griffith, W L Rukeaber born May 2, Arlene and Shirley Lambert and Duncan, Mrs O M Himmelreich, and Shirley Ann Yoder who turned one with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Arnold Yoder.

Altice McDaniel Onslow Margaret Griffith Nira Shirley Ann Yoder Arnold Yoder Shirley Roy Rowe Duane Cloyce Dill Janice William Hanley Maxine Everett Fagen Mabel Ruth Stanley Fash Jimmie Glen Yoder Gene Carl Shirley Ann Gayle Cupp Orval Morrison Eli Yoder Catherine Yoder Orpha Yoder

Two New Members Join Linger Longer Club

Mrs Ralph Wargoner and Mrs Joe McGraw joined the Linger Longer club yesterday afternoon at Mrs Howard Hoyle s home. Ten members and two guests Frances Kleese and Rosalie Combs attended. The gathering was social with refreshments. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Emil Fink on the first Wednesday in June.

Ralph Wargoner Joe McGraw Howard Hoyle Frances Kleese Rosalie Combs Emil Fink

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Supports New Songbooks at Church

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Clyde Lambert to approve funding for new church songbooks to be used by Mother's Day. Mrs. Roy Kephart led devotions and a preaching committee was named with Mrs. Earl Kephart and Mrs. Fred Telford. The group worked on blocks for a quilt as a letter from ill member Mrs. Maude Herring was read.

Pleasant Hill Earl Kephart Fred Telford Clyde Lambert Maude Herring Charles Anderson Nellie Louise Wasson Nellie Anderson Bertha Kephart Boyd Stephens Ralph Lytle Esther Belle Anderson Maxine Lambert

Rosemary Party at Dell Walkers

Seven tables were in play by Rosemary club members Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Del Walker. Mrs Adolph Larson received high score for ladies and Charles Rothlisberger high for men. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Drake and daughter Betty. Hostess was assisted by Mrs Don Brown Mrs Glen Thompson Mrs Harry Drake and Mrs Cloyce Stewart.

Rosemary Club del Walker Adolph Larson Charles Rothlisberger Harry Drake Betty Don Brown Glen Thompson Cloyce Stewart

Miss Johnson Rubio to Teach Next Year at Prairie Flower

Miss Beulah Johnson granddaughter of Mr and Mrs L H Johnson returns to West Branch. She will attend Cedar Falls summer school starting June 1 and teach the Prairie Flower school northwest of Washington next year. W G Flelg of Stockport delivered soy beans nearby late this week. Chester Readnour assists A E Mourer with his farm.

L. B. Hanan RUBIO Beulah Johnson L. H. Johnson West Branch

Auction May 8 at New Haven Church Seeks Donations

Plans are underway for an auction at the New Haven church on Wednesday evening May 8. Everything to be used is being donated, and donations are appreciated. The Lunen sale will be held that evening. Several local residents visited friends and family over the weekend amid community updates and health notes.

New Haven Gerald Great Seota W. Cc. Hotle

May Tell Age of Meteorite

The age of Meteorite can be calculated from its helium and radium content. L. H. Johnson called on Rodney Gowey Sunday afternoon. Kermit Oswalt of Richland spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Oswalt. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Hanan were in Brighton Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Leeper were Sunday guests at the Chas Derby home. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Moorer were in Fairfield on business Monday.

Iowa City Denis Jones Shirley Jo Virgil Fordyce Phyllis Roy Hall Clarence Hall Wellman Roy Clarence William Martin Abe Troyer Kaiona Davy Wade Iowa Wesleyan College Pleasant Alex Wade Dale Rhoades Orville Kellar Des Moines Kellars Kellar Ferne L. H. Johnson Rodney Gowey Kermit Oswalt Richland Victor Oswalt L. B. Hanan Brighton Clifford Leeper Chas, Derby A. R. Moorer Fairfield Lucille Coffin Havre School John D. Jones John Shebeck G. W. Mast Noriie Sam Stites Crawfurdsville Tonyn Davies Ernest Baker Fred Spangler Harold Spangler Frank Bailey Jake Shrader Jake Sharder W. H. Mitchell Fred Eisele Will Mitchell Washington J. A. Hillhouse Mitchell Cecil Aletha

Found Mushrooms at Sam Baker Farm in Sunset District

Local items report a mushroom picking event at Sam Baker Farm in Sunset District with over three hundred mushrooms gathered by young helpers. Other notes include social visits, illnesses, and family activities from residents like Mrs. Sam Baker and neighbors.

Sam Baker Sunset District Frank Bailey Fred Spangler IL. O. O. F. Lodge Washington

The Pauper's Oath Defined for Bankruptcy Relief

The pauper's oath allows a debtor with no assets to state under oath they lack resources and be freed from certain obligations while reestablishing financial stability. It applies in bankruptcy cases and similar situations.

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