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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1935

Page

3

Banquet Planned for Mrs Reid and Mr Snyder by White Shrine

White Shrine members reserve a banquet for Da mascus shrine at a Methodist church on Tuesday after a 6:30 p m dinner to honor Mrs Rose M Reid supreme worthy high priestess and Fred A Snyder from St Paul supreme watch man of shepherds. A reception and dance follow at the Masonic temple and Iowa Ballroom with Boyd's orchestra.

Damascus Shrine Rose M. Reid Fred A. Snyder St. Paul Shepherds Masonic Temple Iowa Ballroom Boyd J. W. Bidwell Unit 1 Methodist Ladies Aid Society Temple Reid Snyder Boone Iowa Illinois Supreme Shrine Cleveland Shrine G. W. Mannussier

Reverent Praise of Mothers Program by Booster Club

Booster club held its annual Mother's Day program with talks and readings on "Origin of Mother's Day" and "Reverent Praise of Mother" led by Mrs. Lloyd Walker and others. Twenty two members attended and luncheon followed. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Everette Smith on May 28.

Booster Club Lloyd Walker George Jarrard L. C. Woodburn Charles Barthelow Homer Jarrard Oral Norman Merle Eckels L. ©. Woodburn Sam Neill Ralph Waggoner Everette Smith

Many Happy Returns From Area Birthday Announcements

Harry Anderson turns 10 and several local residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Mrs. J. L. McGraw marks a birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCall celebrate their seventh anniversary, and others in Braden, Douglas, and Pleasant Ridge observe birthdays for Dale Smith Clifford Baker and Fred Kupka.

Harry Anderson Wallace School Harry McCall Dale Smith Milton Smith Pleasant Ridge

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Dinners

Tonight Havre Scholhouse Rebekah lodge meets at 7 30 p m at T O O F hall Jackson township Farm Bureau hosts a basket supper at 6 30 p m Salem hosts W R C at 2 30 p m with county 4 H club girls music study at 2 p m Presbyterian church hosts D A V at 7 30 p m G A R hall Drama dept dinner Sunset Park Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonica Temple Tuesday Art department meets 7 15 p m at Shia Public Library.

Havre Scholhouse Rebekah Lodge P. m Han Jackson Township Salem Tees Hall Presbyterian Church G. A. R. Hall Masonica Temple Shia Public Library

Dinner Is First 1935 Social Event at Country Club

Country club summer social season opened with a covered dish supper drawing a crowd. Next Thursday will feature the first catered dinner with Mrs. John Dodd. After the meal several bridges were played with four tables. Mrs Lawrence Wilson earned high score among the ladies and Dr A W Clow top score for the men.

Country Club John Dodd Lawrence Wilson A. W. Clow

Happy Returns Echo From Washington Greeting

A cheerful message extends birthday wishes to Merly of Washington with warm regards and goodwill.

Floyd Sheckler Birthday Celebration at Columbus Junction

May 17 at Columbus Junction Floyd Sheckler hosted a birthday gathering with guests Deraldine Kemp Don ald Kemp Paul Smith and many others including Leonard Frisk Opal Donaldsen Marlen Daryl and Wayne Rittine Carl Stiege Ras Shellabarger Cecil Shellabarger Nadine Buster Forrest Wilson Virgil Wilson Clark Jack Eugene McKean Ella Mae Perrenond Lucille Seyle Ross Lloyd Russell Irma Sheckler and Phylis Carter attendees noted.

Columbus Junction Floyd Sheckler Deraldine Donald Kemp Paul Smith Leonard Frisk Opal Donaldsen Marlen Daryl Wayne Rittine Carl Stiege Ras Cecil Shellabarger Nadine Buster Forrest Virgil Wilson Clark Jack Eugene McKean Ella Mae Perrenond Lucille Seyle Ross Lloyd Russell Evelyn Irma Sheckler Phylis Carter

Junction Parents Entertain for Son

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hoben entertained a group of boys in honor of their son Henry who has enlisted in the navy and will go to San Diego Calif where he will be stationed for a time. Guests were Harold Swailes Earl Crimm Cleo Swailes Merle Colton George and Theo Goble and Max and Henry Hoben.

Columbus Junction W. H. Hoben Henry San Diaco Calif Harold Swailes Earl Crimm Cleo Swailes Merle Colton George Theo Goble Max Henry Hoben

St James P T A Bake Sale at Washington Cleaners

The St James P T A announces a bake sale this Saturday at the Washington Cleaners located at 782. The Presbyterian church choir will practice tonight at 7:30.

St. James Presbyterian Choir

Bridge Shower for Miss Rothschild in Kansas City

Miss Jeanette Rothschild, to wed June 5 in Kansas City, was guest of honor at a bridge shower. The event featured a luncheon at Mrs. Howard L. McCleery’s home, a pink and white cake lure with gifts, two-table bridge, and tulip décor. The guest of honor’s mother, Mrs. I Rothschild, won high score during play.

Jeanette Rothschild Kansas City Howard L. McCleery

Last Luncheon for Fortnightly Public Affairs Group

The Public Affairs department held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. John Speidel's home north of Washington. Leaders discussed Recent Trends in Public Administration with talks on business labor and farming, followed by a light buffet luncheon and playful place card activities.

Public Affairs Department John Speidel Washington Dessa Shaw Anna Dawson Speidel Richard McCleery George Rudieer Leigh W. Soule K. E

Wellman Club Meets With Mrs Gardner

Regular W Q W literary club session at president Mrs Gardner home with nine members present. Officers reelected for another year include Mrs Adams vice president Mrs Munson secretary and Mrs Foster treasurer. Mrs Honsineger gave an engaging lesson on Japan. Next meeting will be the May breakfast, final for the year.

Wellman W. Q. W. T,iterary Club A. N. Gardner T. Keith Adams Mearl Munson E. N. Foster Honsineger Leason Japan

Social Circle Meets With Miss Orris in Columbus Junction

The Social circle met Thursday afternoon with Miss Mina Orris in attendance. Seventeen people attended. Mrs Rhoda Pretz will entertain the group May 22.

Columbus Junction Mina Orris Rhoda Pretz

Chapter J PEO Women Hold Mt Pleasant Luncheon

Twenty eight Chapter J PEO members traveled to Mt Pleasant to dine at the Sarah Beckwith home a PEO project for elderly members. Guests Mrs Belle Dougherty and Miss Ida Roberts spoke briefly during the meeting with Eva Denny noting fifty year membership. The program titled Why Be a Club Woman was led by Mrs T L Brookhart and Mrs T A Michels. Flowers were given and lunch duties assigned to a committee.

Chapter J Mt. Pleasant Sarah Beckwith Iowa Washington Supreme Sisterhood Belle Dougherty Ida Roberts Colorado Springs Dougherty Jacksonville Fla Miss Roberts Carl Roberts Eva Denny T. L. Brookhart T. A. Michels P. L. Etter C. H. Guther C. S. Lemmon W. J. Masso H. R. Lund Etter W. L. Alcorn Stella Latchem

Veo Sunday School Elects Officers for Another Year

Veo Sunday School at McDowell chapel elected officers for the new year led by Superintendent J. A. Rice and assistant superintendent Mrs. Russell Parsons. Sec/treas Mrs. William Hoskins and pianist Miss Phyllis Trail were named. Community members were invited to services.

Veo Sunday School C. A. Bray McDowell Chapel J. A. Rice Russell Parsons William Hoskins Mies Phyllis Trail Roy Nordyke West of Richland Karl Harken Curtis Rogers Eldon Roy Mexico Roger Ames Harris Harold Oz Gowery Donald Merriel Gowey Richard Stanley Simmons Fred Simmons Stanley Milton Coffin Esther Trail Wayne Letla Marie Tarsons James Wheeler Fairfield Patricia Jale Sitler William Sitler Washington Iri Nettie Elmore Walter Wray Brighton George Statler George Deutsch Dick Allison Stun Beulah Rogers Louise Switser L. J. Liblin

Life of High Pressure Guns Life cycle and re borings

The article describes a large high pressure gun with a normal firing life of about 150 shots. After 150 shots the bore can be easily reworked by inserting a new miner, enabling the gun to return to service at reduced cost.

Wyman Schools Close Early Amid Scarlet Fever concerns

The Wyman board of education voted to end the school year a week early due to scarlet fever in the area. Commencement may be outdoors Thursday. the annual exhibit, class night, and school picnic are canceled. Seniors and eighth graders are named, with May 1935 graduations and trips noted, plus kittenball results and the season opening for the local team.

Miss Blough Miss Luckey Carroll Davis Arlene Rees Harold Huston Alexa Davis Dean Hamilton Gipple Roy Werner Dean Gilbert Gipple Myrna Gipple Junior Farguson Milton Lavis Virgel Metzger Gilbert Gipple Benjamin Skinner Mr. Schantz Irma Spencer Gardenia Isle of Capri Burlington Fort Madison Keokuk Penitentiary Gate City Olds Mt. Pleasant Old Sol Winfield Mt. Union Wayland Walloping Pleasant Lawn Clark Davis Wyman Boys Burlington Lads Wyman Dallas Chamberlin

DeMOLAY District Dance Features Herr Orchestra at Iowa Ballroom

Iowa Ball room hosts Art Herr and his orchestra for the DeMolay district conclave dance tonight after a successful Fox musical circuit run through the Midwest. The group has played venues including Melody Mill Dubuque Danceland Cedar Rapids Casa Loma Rockford Ill National Roof Sterling and Peoria Ill Varsity and Shadowland ballrooms at Iowa City. Raymond Long led a strong six inning mound effort with eight strikeouts and two runs allowed.

Art Herr Iowa Fox Middlewest Melody Mill Dubuque Danceland Cedar Rapids Casa Loma Rockford Ill National Roof Sterling Peoria Varsity Shadowland Iowa City State University

Trotters Fall Short In First Appearances

Local players showed through in their first appearance, with Wymat offense limited to singles by Paisley and Schantz and an unearned run by Simmons. The crowd felt let down as the Trotters avoided big plays and clowned little.

Wymat Paisley Schantz Simmons

Gorilla beds anew each night in forest fork

A gorilla spends time shaping a bed from broken branches in a tree fork each day. At night he avoids reusing the same bed and selects a fresh fork or tree if the same one is used for several nights.

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East Side Square Nyo Beauty Studio Ed Squire Squilliams and Wire J. L. McGraw L. C H. H. Brinning Braden Fred Kupka Douglas Clifford Baker Charles Baker Scott Garland Robertshaw Scott Furniture Co Temple Bidg North Side Merly Bridge Club Dept. of Public Affairs Wellman Club Gardner Orris Iowa Southern Utilities Co Washington, Iowa Kurtz Market Coffee, Chase’ & Sanborn’s Coffee M.J.B Johnson’s Grocery and Market Taney Parker Au Claas Parker House Johnson Royal Flour Long Buffington D. Chamberlin Rex Gipple Raymond Long Dean Crawford Keith Buffington Max Huston Weed Witd Globe Trotters Harlem Globe Trotters Wyman Independents Fred Humphreys Spe North Side Cafe
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