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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1931
Page
3
Practical guide covers light colors to brighten rooms and the effect of exposure on color choice. It discusses when to use greens blues and yellows, how to treat woodwork with contrasting or matching tones, and why ceilings should be lighter than walls. A brief note on paper hanging ends with a method for aligning wallpaper at the ceiling.
The Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical and multiple local clubs will meet Thursday afternoon May 14. Hosts include Mrs Albert Zieglowski Mrs Dale Denison Wellston Social Club and others. Members are asked to bring mothers quilt blocks sewing gear and birthday gifts as a Mother s Day program is planned.
Mrs. Ed Graycon of Washington spoke at the county Aprertoan Legion Auxiliary convention in Riverside on Poppy Day and the poppies bloom in May. The talk covered the history of Poppy Day, how poppies are made by disabled veterans, funds for welfare and rehabilitation, and the need to honor those who served.
A correspondent asks why success is rare, noting that steady perseverance remains rarer. The line emphasizes grit as the key to achievement.
The American Legion announces judges Dr W Eastwood Richard McCleery and Mrs T L Brookhart for a poppy poster contest. Fourth and fifth graders from Lincoln Central Wallace and 58 James schools decorate posters for a May 23 sale with prizes awarded in each school. Posters must be completed by 4 PM Friday May 1 and turned in to the sale committee.
The issue prints the conclusion of Mrs. Walter R. Browns paper on Iowa History. It highlights state parks growth from a few to thirty six, conservation groups aiding the effort, and notable spots like Spirit Lake Clear Lake and Flint Hills. It notes Decorah Nashua West Branch and other landmarks including old mills churches and the Des Moines river bend. The piece surveys natural beauty and industrial strengths with major Iowa factories and gypsum production at Fort Dodge.
The Fortnightly Club announces its May 1931 dinner program at the Methodist church featuring Miss Helen Blattter of the University of Iowa speech department. Miss Carolon Hamilton will lead group singing with two pupils, Miss Velda Parcell and Miss Wilma Walker, performing vocal numbers. The event, organized by Mrs. A E Baldrige and others, includes dinner at 6:34 with reservations due tonight and tickets from Nicola and Shirmons.
The Northern Star reports the 4H club will meet with Kathryn Stewart on Saturday afternoon May 16, bring one hook and pencil. The literature department hosts a May breakfast at Mrs HI RB Baight’s home at 9 36 on Saturday May 16, attendees bring a plate cup fork and two spoons. WOR holds a regular meeting Saturday afternoon at 8 9 officers and members to be present. The 4 Jolly Jokers plan an all day meeting at Ruth Johnson’s home on Saturday bring one dish to mass.
Mr and Mrs Olfe Prey planned to attend a Grocers convention in Des Moines on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Arthur Nevens of Chicago visited from Saturday to Monday with Arthur's sister Mrs Clair Sodergren and family. Mr and Mrs Tom Shay of Omaha arrived Thursday to visit their cousin Mrs Clara Neff and children.
The quote urges self creation through effort and discipline. It emphasizes personal agency in shaping character by persistent effort rather than imagined traits. No individuals or organizations are named.
Community club meetings at Mrs. Frank Wilson’s home covered porch decor and canning tips with talks by Miss Mytta Jeffrey and Mr Harland Mead. Separate social events included a bridge luncheon for Miss Alice Meek with gifts and prizes, and various gatherings by Indian Creek club women, Booster club, and veterans auxiliary hosting Mother's Day programs and community refreshments.
The Alina Hearne Holland society members met with Miss Mary Hunter and Miss Ana Mercey at the Tromer Stephen home to listen to a Washington junior college broadcast on WSUT. They enjoyed a concert by local students directed by Mrs. Elfriede Cartano Preshwaters and announced by Dean Pearland Mead.
Mrs Ralph Dougherty spoke on her trip through the Panama Canal before the Portnightly elub ble department Monday afternoon. The meeting at Mrs F I Wilson's home was led by Mrs J C Boice with a paper by Mrs Clayde Knupp on The Work and Character of Joshua. Thirteen WAENDT tf GInds attended.
Notices list regular meetings for lodges and chapters in Washington. Entries include Ida McDaniel as W M and Erneretine Denison as secretary, with visiting members welcome. Meetings occur on varied Thursdays or Fridays at specified temples and halls.
The timetable lists arrivals and departures for Selden State Limited and various local and mixed trains. It includes daily frequencies, Sunday exceptions, and notes on through California passengers, West Hound and East Hound routes, with agent signatures L. Goodlander and J. MellKay.
Riverside readers attend a two night spring play and musical comedy at Mary Hall with the Ludwig coaching staff praised. The Riverside Capetown era plans a May 12 meeting and an annual flower show discussion follows the Mother’s Day program. Proceeds exceed sixty dollars for the feature.
The obituary notes Theodore Quillen of Logansport aged 109 as Indiana s oldest man who lived along the Wabash with two cats Nip and Puck. It mentions his family and long residence near Logansport.
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