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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

3

Fern Cliff 4H Girls Meet Sets May 9 Picnic and Meeting

The Fern Cliff 4H club met with Mary E Thompson Saliday afternoon. six members and three guests attended. Roll call cited a breakfast menu. A hake gate was planned for Saturday May 9 and a Farm Bureau meeting at Havre schoolhouse with date to be decided. Cocoa and cookies were served. Next meeting set for Lucille Bakers on May 23.

Fern Cliff Mary EE Thompson Saliday Farm Bureau Havre

Eastwood Red Cross talk at Presbyterian Ladies Local meeting

The Presbyterian Ladies Local met at the church with Dr W Eastwood sharing highlights from the national Red Cross convention in Washington DC The talk covered aims in charitable areas junior Red Cross and other program facets Mrs H J Montgomery led the business session planning the year s work Refreshments were provided by Mrs Bidwell and Mrs H Walker Wahwahiagee Campfire girls held a council fire at Mary Catherine Widmer s home Candles of work health and love were lit by Widmer Kraser and Hunter New members Chee wee Ruth Turner and Chechewahtay Lois Sartor joined the group May baskets were exchanged later

Presbyterian Church W. Eastwood Washington, D.C Red Cross H. J. Montgomery Cit Wahwahiagee Mary Catherine Widmer Gweneth Kraser Gwendolyn Hunter Minnetoska Mary Cuatherine Widmer Wakmusuda Mary Elizabeth Atchison Ganohu Ruth Smith Ahnea Martha Ann Mace Muanka Carolyn Car Hee Kawatina J. R. Kruser Asiistant Guardian Cheewee Ruth Turner Chechewahtay Lois Sartor Mammy Moon

Pioneers and Funltors Hold Weiner Roast

The Presbyterian Pioneers and Juniors held a weiner roast Thursday evening in the tourist grounds west of Chautauqua Park. They picked wild flowers in the woods west of the Rock Island track and roasted their weiners at the grounds with Miss Della Phanphrey and Miss Misse Bratton among the sponsors.

Presbyterian Chautauqua Park Rock Island Della Phanphrey Misse Bratton

Mrs Livingston Hosts High Tea For Niece Before California Visit

Mrs S W Livingston entertained at a high tea Saturday evening for her niece Miss Mable Livingston who plans a lengthy trip to California with relatives. Dinner followed by bridge featured a pink and green color theme with apple blossom accents and matching china.

S. W. Livingston Mable Livingston California D'nner

Melloglo Beauty Powder Promises Smooth Ideal Complexion

Beautiful women seek Melloglo French process face powder for a lasting finish. It claims to hide large pores, prevent flaking and grime, and blend with any complexion while not feeling dry. Sherman Bros Druggists promote Melloglo as the new powder for youthful looks.

Sherman Bros

Pleasant Hill church hosts May 4 music program and social

Pleasant Hill church invites all to a musical program and social on Tuesday night May 4. A post meeting by J. M. Thompson is scheduled for Tuesday May 5 at 2 pm. The West Chester Baptist Mission Circle meets with Mrs Lefever on Wednesday May 6 at 2 pm for a missions lesson led by Mrs Dayton from a copy of Missions.

Pleasant Hill Church West Chester Methodist Church

Local Social Calendar Details May Meetings and Gatherings

A crowded slate of club gatherings is listed for Tuesday and Wednesday with the Friendly Social club at Mrs. George Bens, the BE. OO. W. club with Mrs. Chas Sloat, the D A A meeting at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home on May 5, and a high tea with officer elections. Other groups including H and H Bridge, Child Study Fortnightly, Harmony, Pleasant Hill ladies, Sunshine Community, Snowball Social, Pleasant Plains Missionary society, U and T club, Just Us club, and more plan visits, chicken bios, crafts, and floral exchanges across Fortnightly and local homes.

D. A A Orville Elder Congress T. R. Gillespie South Town Pieasant Plains Missionary Society Ed Gallacher

Local clubs plan Thursday meetings across town

Rural women’s club gathers with Mrs Glenn Sehwarts Thursday afternoon for a special program. Pilotsburg Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Chira Fisher Thursday afternoon in May. Chester Mo church group meets in church parlors on May 7. Independent club reunites with Mrs John Kennedy and Mrs Chas Kennedy Thursday at Chas Kennedy home. Chapter J Po Kk Co meets with Miss Maude Tott Thursday at 2 pm. Christian Ladies Aid meets at Mrs P Rol’s home Thursday May 7 at 2 pm for business and election of officers. social follows.

Rural Women's Club Glenn Sehwarts Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Chira Fisher Independent Club John Kennedy Chas. Kennedy Christian Ladies Aid Society

Rarest Brazilian Dog Quarters in New York Park

A tiny Brazilian tied dog named Vasco Da Gama resides at the Bronx Zoo in New York. Keeper Jol Toone feeds him four fresh-pulleted meals daily as the feisty animal surveys his quarters, drawing curiosity from staff and visitors about this extraordinary creature.

New York Vasco da Gama Bronx Geo Jol Toone Vasco Toome

Rare World’s Rarest Dog Vasco Assessed by Zoo Doctor

Dr. Q Reid Blair, director of the zoo, examines Vasco a tiny dog about 17 inches tall and 15 pounds. The animal, described as the rarest dog in the world, has a peculiar cry like a weasel and Chipoola bird, prompting fascination and concern from Toomey over its calls.

Vasco Q. Reid Blair Zoo Hern Yoomey Doctor Blair Peter Wilhelm Land Strazilian Toomey Vusco

Crawfordsville Visitors Stay With Local Family

Ed Holloway and his sons Edward and Robert of Chicago visited Crawfordsville for several days at the Eli White home. Mrs. Minnie Sprague traveled to Mt Pleasant Friday to spend.

Rawfordsville Ed Holloway Hdward and Robert Chicago Eli White Minnie Sprague Mt. Pleasant

Tell Why it Pays to Change Spark Plugs Regularly

An automotive expert, R A Stranahan, urges regular spark plug replacement. He notes ignition faults degrade efficiency and that replacing plugs annually restores performance and saves fuel. Champion National Change Week runs May 4 to 11, promoting yearly changes.

R. A. Stranahan Spark Phu Poulpary Newecar

May Basket customs and social visits fill local week

Reading of May baskets Friday night delighted town children and residents. Visitors included Miss Myrtle Orris in Yarmouth and Mrs JS McCleary in Washington Saturday. The Gracedholmes and Madeline Starr stayed overnight in Oskaloosa. Mrs Ollie Anwyl hosted the Social Tour Club with a plant exchange and garden talk. A baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Jay Patterson on April 24.

Eral Whiston Myrtle Orris Yarmouth JS. McCleary Washington Gracedholmes Madeline Starr Ollie Anwyl Hehter

Plastic surgery or resolve to improve facial appearance

A San Antonio News line contrasts cosmetic surgery with keeping the face natural and choosing to present a handsomer look through self improvement instead of procedures. It argues personal resolve over medical alteration.

San Antonio

New Gangster Weapons Discovered in Capone Raid

Police raids on Al Capone’s hotel headquarters uncover a novel pistol with a square base trigger guard designed to be mounted in a vise and aimed without precise aiming. The weapon, likely made in a hoodlum shop, features a side mounted trigger style to allow rapid shooting at a target.

Chicago al Capone Jexiopton Hotel Lum Machine Shop

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Lucille Bakers E *E Eastwood Ing Bidwell S H Walker Watewovipe Wise Greys Rechive OPH Century Club C. Richer Francis Yeats-Brown Nineteenth Century Club Myrta Jeffrey Althea Montgomery Boyd Berdo Helen Wilson C. J. Roberts A Anderson Bob William Jugentheimer Carrie Long Thimer Mason William Jugenheimer Jugenheimer Mrs Long Ss. W. Livingston Rock of Ages L. B. Lupton Iowa Champion Cox Motor Co West Washington St Washington, Lowa G. Alr J. M. Thompson Friendly Social Club George Bens BE. OO. W. Club Chas Sloat H. & H. Bridge Club The Harmony Club Joe McGraw Pleasant Hill Karl Kephart Sunshine Community Club Pred Aleglowsky Mach Snowball Social Club Walter Kyle May U. and T. Club Henry Minick Ecord Inuttons Just Us Club Frank Jordan Anthony Rathy Jie Rathy Patrick Durkin Neponset Jordan Weeat Chester Mo Thuraday New York Park Crawfordville College Y Club Washington Junior College Spain Sham America I High School Auditoriuum Owen Grecian Homer Stephen North Side Square Spark Opeeg Japan Scott Scott Furniture CO Chergeepark
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