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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1933

Page

6

Community Socials Report From Crawfordsville Area

Give and Take club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stephens featuring bridge with high scores by Mrs. Robert Stephens and Wayne Norman. Sunset circle met for a flower seed and bulb exchange with Mrs. Blanche Taylor and new member Mrs. Tom Swift. Kolah club hosted by Mrs. Lulu Crawford with committee appointments and a jig saw puzzle activity. Gracehill Ladies Aid quilt session at Mrs. Ralph Brinning's, devotion on Light, next May meeting. Royal Neighbors attendance and routine business led by oracle Mrs. F. F-.

Richard Stephens Robert Stephens Wayne Norman Crawfordsville Blanche Taylor Lulu Crawford Kolah Club Quinn Crawford van Sickle Will Monroe West Chelsea Gracehile Gracehill Ladies Aid Ralph Brinnine Engel Gracehill Wellston and Valley Homer Meyer Carl Deering Cora Brinning Wilbur McClelland Will Brinning Ralph Brinning

Rainbow Girls Host Iowa City Guests at Banquet Initiation

Rainbow Girls entertained twelve Iowa City members and fifteen visitors at a dinner and meeting. Five candidates were initiated. The event drew 1295 attendees, with guests from Ainsworth Columbus Junction and town dignitaries. The banquet, hosted by the Eastern Star, featured spring arrangements and festive decorations.

Washington Iowa City Dorothy Sybil Wor Hy Beatrice Griffith Mark Korab Harriet Rowland Grady Jones Mary Louise Morrabin Mona Carson Helen J Rohrbacher Betty Lou Voight Alice Leighton Mary Eleanor Johnston Marcella Gray Ruth Cunningham University of Town Ed Korab W. J. Weeber Charles Bakman Ainsworth Mabel Thompson Orie O'Connor Gladys Vans Golda Robertson Edith Richards Columbus Junction Guy Croll William Gilkey M. A. Davidson Edith Marshall Ralph Marshall Eastern Star J. E. Ream Charlotte Squire Lawrence Crull

MELLO GLO Face Powder Promoted By Sherman Bros

Attractive skin advertised powder claims French process for smooth application and long wear. It hides wrinkles and minimizes pores while offering fragrance and tax free pricing of 50c and 1.00. Sold by Sherman Bros Druggists.

Sherman Bros

Social Calendar Highlights From May Meetings

The Little Sister Banquet for eighth grade girls entering high school is set for May 4 at 6 30 PM at the Y with Miss R L Coulter and Margaret Griffith leading the Girl Reserves. Various clubs including Obidem PEO Harmony WMS and Presbyterian and Rebekah groups share May 4 5 and 6 gatherings at local homes and churches.

Washington High School R. L. Coulter Margaret Griffith Girl Reserves

Missionary Society and W R C Meet Saturday at 2 30

The young woman missionary society of U. P. church will meet at the church Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Mrs. Gee leads the stew art program and Mrs. Lloyd Walker leads devotion. The regular meeting of W R C will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m.

Rainbow Burlington Grace Sprecher Denison Rainbow Assemblies Washington Beatrice Wilson Dril Mary Juliet Lemmon Ruth Davis Ralph Shannon U. P. Church H. C. Davis E. Main W. J. Masson Nettie McLaughlin Presbyterian Church H. van Meter Woman's ‘Foreign Missionary Society J. H. Peet Clarence Jacobs Young Woman Missionary Society of U. P. Church Gee, Stewart Lloyd Walker Brother Curran W. E. Howell C. C Eastern Star Jones Funeral Home Constance Russell

Valley correspondent returns after visit and hospital update

Mrs Chas Churchill reports return from a brief vacation then details a serious operation for two tumors at Mercy hospital in Iowa City assisted by doctors Miller and Denavon. She notes recovery is going well and describes visits with relatives in Wellman Titus and near Iowa City and an eye injury incident involving Fred Neu hart.

Miller Wellman Wallace Caleb Lemley Lemley Titus Fred Neuhart Iowa City Fred

Local notes on health, weather, and community projects

A resident recovers partial sight after two months of impairment while pleurisy limits farm work. J. E. Deal visited Washington on business. A weekend rain disrupted Sunday services but garden growth improved with recent showers. Road work started in Dutch Creek township with tractor and grader. Visitors from Delta and Kirksville gathered at W. J. Pfeifer home for family reasons. The Young Peoples League met at the church.

Harlan J. E. Deal Washington Klein Charlie Churchill Andy Sheety Dutch Creek Township Jodie Zear Keith Delta W. J. Pfeifer Jodie Kirksville

Wilbur pastor runs Placer mining camp on Columbia River

Wilbur Washington Rev. A R M Kettner, pastor of Lutheran churches at Wilbur and Reardan, operates a placer mining camp on the Columbia River. His "mining company" includes many Reardan youths who have pitched tents along the river.

Wilbur, Wash A. R. M. Kettner Wilbur and Reardan Columbia River

Careless Man Gets in Trouble Over Whisky Evidence

Salt Lake City Utah Charles J Kayes 24 was cited for lax destruction of evidence after he claimed to have destroyed a whisky jug. Police testified they used handkerchiefs and cropping to mop up about a half pint presented in court.

Salt Lake City Utah Charles J. Kayes Thor Oughness Kayes

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