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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1934

Page

6

Sunshine Community club holds Edgar Allan Poe tribute meeting

The Sunshine Community club gathered at Mrs. Glenn Beenblossom’s home for an afternoon program featuring quotations from Edgar Allan Poe. Mrs. Charles Wolf presented a Poe biography while guests included Mrs. Clarence Randall and daughter Cora Mee and other members. Refreshments were served after contests guided by Mrs. Mike Flynn and Miss Bertha Klopfenstein.

Sunshine Community Club Edgar Allen Charles Wolf Glenn Beenblossom Clarence Randall Cora Mee Roy Randall Mary Ellen Will McConnell Glen Pratt Tillie Baer Harry Bishop Mike Flynn Bertha Klopfenstein Ada Mae Violet Flynn Cora Mae Tandall Martha Wylie Riverside Tne Nordic Club Joseph Heitzman Edward McKernan Town City Matilda Wieland Elmor Heitzman Margaret Jane Mary Gertruste Kiffin

National New England Women Hostess and Congress Preview

Mrs. R A Busénbark hosted Pythian past chiefs with thirteen attendees serving sandwiches salad and con cookies and coffee. Memorial staff rehearsals and district conventions follow with plans for June 6 and June 15. The National Society of New England Women opens its twenty first congress May 27 at Hotel Nelson Rockford Illinois with delegates from sixty five colonies and a Washington Iowa chapter led by Mrs C A Speer.

R. A. Busénbark Pythian Ted Crones National Society of New England Women Nelson Rockford Ill Frederick Starr Pendleton Brooklyn N. Y Washington Iowa C. A. Speer George Eder Passaic First View Edward A. Strong San Marino California John M Towle Buffalo Eugene Webber Methven Mass Reels John F McMillan Elizabeth N. J D. W. Day Rockford, Jr Charles K. Hogan East Orange O. Richardson, Jr Toledo Ohin Maathhew L. Shearer Huffalo Herbert No Sheppard Montclair Society of New England Women New York City William Gerry Stade New England

Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants in Crawfordsville

Doris Wood of Cedar Rapids marks her 18th birthday visiting her Wood relatives on West Madison. Mildred Craig celebrated May 16 with a family dinner at Maynard Brown’s home. Other birthdays today include J F Marsh, EB A Lewis, Lucilts Mangold, Dwight Hoyle, Harriet Shebeck, Gerald Stutzman, and H J Renoux. Tomorrow’s celebrants include J T King, Darrel L Ross, Marie Wolr, Bud Fields, Lorene Taylor, and Mary Louise Barnes with Monmouth college graduation near.

Doris Wood Cedar Rapids Mrs. M. R. Wood Madison Street Mildred Craig Maynard Brown J. F. Marsh South Second EB. A. Lewis Beverly Hills Calif Lucilts Mangold Washington High School Dwight Hoyle Edgar Hoyle Rt. 4 Harriet Shebeck Gerald Stutzman Wayland Washington Juniors H. J Renoux J. T King Crawfordsville Darrel L. Ross South Marion J. Beb. Renoux Marie Wolr N. Ave Bud Fields Buds Garage Lorene Taylor Journal Olds Mary Louise Barnes Monmouth College

Birthday Dinner Celebrates Mrs Jose Schwartz in South English

Mrs Mary Glantz and daughters hosted Mrs Jose Schwartz for her 70th birthday in South English. A large white cake trimmed in white and pink was centerpieced, and Mrs Schwartz enjoyed afternoon visits with relatives before a luncheon of ice cream and cake. She spent the night at Weota with the LeFever family and Omezome.

Mary Glantz Jose Schwartz Birthay Sylvia Walesicki Schwartz Eley Hervey Weota John LeFever

Birthday party for Samuel Marner at Riverside home

A group of friends gathered at the Ray Marner residence on Riverside to celebrate Samuel’s 15th birthday. Attendees included Robert Workman Lyle Luckey Robert Petsel Gail Kern Robert Frost and Sumner Cummings as games and cards followed by luncheon and a large birthday cake.

Ray Marner Riverside Samuel Robert Workman Lyle Luckey Robert Petsel Gail Kern Robert Frost Sumner Cummings

Hathold wedding at unit ten food market scene

May 19 in Ainsworth Mildred Marie Musser of River Junction and Everett James Bu line of Lone Tree were wed at 11 in the morning by Rev S F Sharpe United Presbyterian minister at the parsonage. Attendants were Delbert Holmes and spouse from near Ainsworth. The bride wore a yellow Georgette dress with white accessories. The date coincided with the groom's birthday.

Ainsworth Mias Mildred Marie Musser River Junction Everett James Buline Lone Tree S. F. Sharpe

State Bank Employes Entertained At Barelay Home

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Barelay and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Moore entertained Washington state bank employees with a dinner at the Barelay home Thursday evening.

Glen Barelay Sidney Moore Washington ‘Tate Bank Wig of Employes Barelay Home

Davis Family Tea Honors Mrs Davis at Livingston Home

Chapter J P K held a tea at Mischuy ter Livingston's home Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Davis. Mrs Davis plans to leave after school in June with her daughter Ruth and son Paul to join Mr Davis.

J. PK Mischuyter Livingston Mrott. Davis Helen Coffey Kathleen Coffey E D. Morrison, Jr Washington A. J. McCreed

Rough Washington wrestling show pleases rough crowd

Kolln and Buckley won their matches as crowds at city hall enjoyed a hard fought night. Henry Kolln defeated Sailor Larson in straight falls with an Indian dead lock and a toe hold. Tiger Jackley battled Tony Sargano in a close two fall and deciding win. Buckley challenged Kolln for a June rematch as fans showed enthusiasm for the sport.

Washington City Hall Henry Kelln Sailor Larson Larson Kolln Tony Sargano Kansas City Tiger Jackley Des Moines Tiger Buckley Kolin Mr. Kolin Ray Ehrenfelt Charlie” McAvoy Windy’ Kerr Troop FF Carl Brade Everett Holiday Carroll Heath Prade Bobby la Salle V. F. W. Post Will Cummings Baelley

Baseball results and upcoming games from yesterday and today

Baseball results show Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4 and Detroit 10 New York Brooklyn 11 3 Boston 3 among others. Today’s schedule includes Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis and Washington at Cleveland with NL standings listed for Chicago St Louis New York Boston Brooklyn and Cincinnati.

Chicago Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit New York St. Louis Boston Chicavro Chicago Cine Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati W. L. Vet GSU St. Louis A

Crawfordsville Cubs Defeat Pearls 6 to 2 in Softball Event

In Crawfordsville last night the Crawfordsville Cubs defeated the American Pearls of Washington in a well played softball game by 6 to 2. The Pearls struggled as Crawfordsville built a lead with a 3 1 3 innings and held on for the win. Umpires were Robertson and S Kiesey.

Washington City Crawfordsville Pearls T. Kiesey Winn W. Kiesey D. Kiesey McGill D. Murphy KE. Murphy Wallace Murphy P. Judevine A. Pearl Care

Miss Planch Ginkens Finishes School Year at Center

DUBLIN May 17 Miss Planch Ginkens closed another year of school at Center on Thursday with day at Enterprise on Friday. Twila Mangold visited Grace Statler on Wednesday. Ada Hollingeworth of Washington spent last week helping care for Myron Times who has been ill and is improving. Walter Wolfe visited the Artford Richardson home Sunday. Lefever of West Chester called on friends Tuesday. Verna Mangold spent Wednesday night with Helen Shalla in Washington. Phyllis and Jo Ann Richardson visiting grandparents Roscoe Robertson.

Dublin Helen Shalla Washington Littl Phyllis Jo Ann Richardson Mrs Roscoe Robertson

Snake Eating Cobra Preys on Snakes in India

The hamadryad or snake eating cobra in India feeds almost entirely on other snakes. It is unclear if it preys on its own species, though young hamadryads would be at risk from a hungry adult within reach.

India

McLarnin to defend crown against Barney Roses this month

Boxing star Jimmy McLarnin returns to the ring this month to defend his welterweight title against lightweight champion Barney Roses. Manager Pop Foster guides the high profile pairing, with McLarnin favored to win and draw a large gate from Roses's Jewish New York following.

Immy McLarnin Max Baer Barney Roses Jimmy Pop Foster Old Pop McLarnin Foster al Singer Sammy Fuller Billy Pet Rolle Sammy Mandell Ross MacLarnin James Petrolle New York City

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