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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1933

Page

6

May Party of Drama Dept at Mrs Jennings

The Fortnightly Drama Department held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Jennings 917 North Iowa Avenue. A 6:30 dinner preceded an entertainment by Junior College Players led by Mary Pauls and Sherman Watson.

F. M. Jennings Ela Drama Department North Iowa Avenue Jennings W. McLaughlin Cin Roger Sherman M. W Bailey Sonio College Mary Pauls Sherman Watson Helen Junebluth Dorothy Ruebsam Marjorie Smith Earl Kindig Maurice Maye Stanley Simpson Drama Department Boneta Larby Ilburn McKay Sme Tay McKay Blois Glassburner C. S. Williams Miss Larby

Local club thanks retiring leader and lists new members

A vote of thanks was given for two years of leadership in the department. Three members Miss Matilda Kerg Miss Alice Van Vliet and Miss Jessica Milligan will be leaving town. Several new members are expected next year and the party committee includes Mrs George Stewart Mrs Jennings Miss Mildred Craig Mrs Maynardtown Miss Edith Carris Mrs J M Lloyd Miss Mari Tandan Mrs Carleton Haven Mrs Milburn McKay and Miss Myerna Jarobsone.

Matilda Kerg Alice van Vliet Jessica Milligan George ©. Stewart Jennings Mildred Craig Maynardtown Edith Carris J. M. Lloyd Mari, Tandan Carleton

Van Nostrand to Wed Miss Virginia Wilson in Newton

The Newton Daily News announces the engagement of Miss Virginia Wilson of Newton to Kk J Van Nostrand formerly of Washington now managing editor of the Newton Daily News. The wedding is set for Saturday May 27 at the bride’s aunt Mrs W C Bergman’s Newton home.

Newton Daily News Virginia Wilson Newton Daily News

Clothing Sale Promises Durable Housewives Garments

Two women discuss house dresses that ripped and needed remaking. The seller claims rival outfits rip and offers durable dresses priced around 69c to 1.00 with guaranteed quality. They promote washable fabrics, kid gloves, hosiery, and new fashion lines in white egg tan colors.

Advance Fashion Show of Old and Modern Styles at High School

Washington high school girls will model old fashioned costumes and 1923 style fashions in a home economics exhibit in the auditorium at 4 p m Tuesday May 23. Miss Helen McCleery writes a play linking grandmother and granddaughter as life sized album models. About fifty girls will model dresses and child clothing projects from home management classes.

Washington High School Helen McCleery

Party Honors Civilian Conservatory Corps Recruits

Harkins hosted guests at a home party Saturday night for Claire Keating James Farrington and Harold Godlove soon to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. Music games and puzzles provided entertainment as Harold James and Mr Leffler played and sang. Pearl Colton Earl Fisher excelled at jig saw puzzles while Marjori Edwards and Richard Leffler led rock scoring. Mrs Leffler with La Vaughn and Doris served refreshments. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Sam Miller hosted KE O W club members and families at a six o clock dinner celebrating birthdays of Mrs Joe Maxwell and Mrs Milt Denison. Dinner was catered by Mrs Robert Dawson Cecile Denison and Mrs Miller. Tables glowed with spring flowers yellow and white decor and the evening included socializing and a 590 game. Each guest of honor received a keepsake and best wishes for many more birthdays.

Harkins Claire Keating James Farrington Harold Godlove Conservatory Corps Harold James Mr. Leffler Pearl Colton Earl Fisher Marjori, Edwards Richard Leffler Rock Mrs. Leffler la Vaughn Doris Joe Maxwell Milt Denison Robert Dawson Cecile Denison Miller

Wellston Social Club Postponed to May 25

The Wellston Social club meeting is postponed one week and will be held May 25 at the home of Mrs. Ed Ctoutner 7613.

Wellston Ed Ctoutner

Rhubarb Recipes From the Fortnightly Club

A column of rhubarb dish ideas includes Petr and Rhubarb Conserve from Keokuk, various cookies and cakes, rhubarb pies, a rhubarb dessert, and a suite of meat dishes. Recipes mention Mrs. Helen Gray and Mrs. Richard Johnson among contributors and list detailed steps and ingredients for each dish.

American Home Department Keokuk Petr Helen Gray

Cigars Improve With Age Declared by County Judge

Rend Oregon reports County Judge H. H. De declares cigars improve with age like liquor and prescribes caution in handling and storage while noting aging as a favorable attribute in tobacco products.

H. H. de

Armond Seeks Honor in 1903 Cigar Incident

In 1903 Armond reportedly smoked a cigar that drew attention as a controversial act, while a boy the subject had cared for was left with no years of service noted, inviting local chatter about the event.

Armond

Harmony club ice cream social at Walter Gardner home

Harmony club members and families plus about fifty guests enjoyed an ice cream social Monday at the Walter Gardner residence. Contests were led by Mrs. Nelson Thompson and Mrs. Henry Brenneman with ice cream and cake served by a committee including Mrs. Tommy Harvey and other hosts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Howard M Creedy and daughters Gladys and Geraldine, Mr. and Mrs. Lauder Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Donaldson and two children, Paw Brooks and Will Leuty.

Harmony Club Walter Gardner Nelson Thompson Henry Brenneman Tommy Harvey Walter

Hawk捕 capture by widow in Oregon yard

In Nyassa Ore Mrs Billa Hilton grabbed a large hawk that had killed a chicken. She restrained the hawk with bare hands after a commotion in her poultry yard attracted attention.

Nyassa, Ore Billa Hilton

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