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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1937

Page

2

Local social notes and transfers in town

Mr and Mrs C Harry Davis Mr and Mrs J B Coffey and Miss Ruth Haffin plan an eastern trip visiting New Albany and Louisville Kentucky Richmond Virginia Washington DC Atlantic City and possibly New York City Memorial Day in Gettysburg Pennsylvania two weeks expected They may call on relatives Sight seeing is the main purpose Alvin Walkers moved from 319 South avenue C to 828 South avenue C DPhil Hanson of Watseka Illinois visited his brother Ed Hanson Fresh eggs retail 16c per dozen W S Reister Son 731f

C. Harry Davis J. B. Coffey Ruth Haffin Coffeys Miss Haffin New Albany Ind Lowisville Richmond Washington, D. C Atlantic City New York City Gettysburg Alvin Walkers South Avenue C Dphil Hanson Watseka, Ill Ed Hanson W. S. Reister & Son

Local residents listed for discharge and dismissal

Mrs. Fred Schroeder of West Chester was discharged yesterday. John Smithart of Richland was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Tave Boyer underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Glen Yoder was dismissed yesterday afternoon.

Fred Schroeder West Chester John Smithart Richland Tave Boyer Glen Yoder

Life Insurance Payments Helped Ease Depression Era Strain

New York reports life insurance companies paid 6.6 percent of national income over 1980 to 1935 inclusive, totaling 21.9 billion dollars in disbursements to policyholders and beneficiaries. Excludes policy loans. notes loans saved businesses, homes, and lives.

New York United States George L. Hunt National Life Insurance Week American Life Insurance American Life Finsurance Companies Hunt Virtuall

St. Louis Leader Ties Danforth to New York Life Board

Rodney Davis of New York Life says William Henry Danforth of St. Louis sits on the New York Life board alongside notable figures including Herbert Hoover and Alfred Smith, confirming a link reported by the Journal earlier this week.

St. Louis New York Rodney Davis New York Life Insurance Company Journal Today William Henry Danforth New York Life Board Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith

Milling leader Danforth and Purina founder noted

Mr Danforth stands among milling industry leaders as founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St Louis. Mr Davis presents a book detailing directors and presidents over the past century with portraits and narratives.

Danforth Ralston- Purina Company St. Louis Davis

Learning Right and Wrong Through Reason and Experience

The passage argues that moral discernment hinges on the practice of reason and personal experience. It frames right and wrong as truths to be learned rather than innate.

Local society notes and movements around Washington Iowa

A summary of residents updates includes Harry Ramseyer Jr improving but bed-bound after ten weeks illness. Changes in housing assignments as the Crossets move, Edwards relocate to Waterloo, Henslers move, and Jay Brewer plans a dairy at the Humston estate. George W. Windiger earns Northwestern Mutual Life Marathon club status for selling 100 plus policies from 1936 to 1937.

Harry Ramseyer, Jr B. F. Macon Washington Iowa John Ferguson Chicago General Assembly U. P Los Angeles KE. DD. Miller Mildred Guthrie Iowa City Jay Sproatt East Washington Street EK. R. Edwards Ronnie Waterloo Edwards Chevrolet Charles Hensler F. W. van Winkle East Washington Street Jay Brewer Humston Crossett George W. Windiger Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Eighth Grade Wins Junior High Track Meet

Eighth graders dominated the meet at Carefeld with 68 points led by Charles Corey who won 27 points. Sixth graders totaled 20 points with Arlo Burham and Max Darnell among top finishers as Joe Duea supervised the event and Fred Maasdam timed.

Carefeld Arlo Burham Corey Charles Corey Max Darnell Ario Burham Joe Duea Fred Maasdam Kenneth Kimberlin George Mo Sth Lafe Hamil Robert Knorr David Browning James Gallagher Robert Knerr Gallagher Lester Hamil Gailen Brown Late Hamil Durst John Perdock Darwin Vacha Burham Clifford Brown Jimmy Arnold Bob Lowe Willis Booth

Crawfordsville Churches Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 10 A M supervised by Mrs Alma Johnston. Morning service at 11 A M with sermon by Rev Newell Chapman. Union evening service at 7 20 P M by Rev Chapman. Union prayer meeting at 7 30 P M Wednesday evening.

Alma Johnston Newell Chapman Chapman Union

Sabbath school notes and sermon at Oak Park assembly

In A. M. Sabbath school Mrs Ida Wooley is mentioned with Sept 12, followed by morning worship. The Rev John Ferguson, a son of the congregation, will preach and serves as a delegate to the General Assembly in Oak Park Illinois. 6 30 P M Y P Co U leader Carol Hanna Donald E Zimmerman minister.

A. M Ida Wooley John Ferguson General Assembly Oak Park P. Co. U Jesus Carol Hanna Donald E. Zimmerman

Methodist Ep Church school and services noted

The notice lists Methodist Episcopal Church activities with J. W. Rich as superintendent. Morning worship at 20:00 AM with a sermon by the minister. Epworth League meets at 11:00 AM led by Forrest Mc Neill, president, and 6:30 PM gathering. Churches uniting at First.

Methodist Episcopal Church School J. W. Rich Epworth League Forrest McNeill

Mrs J O Sexton Wins at Bridge at Country Club

About thirty attended a pot luck supper at 6 30 p m at the Country club. Mrs J O Sexton won high score among women and Donald Bell won high score for men after a social evening planned by Mrs E E Stutsman. The next pot luck is set for next Thursday.

Country Club E. E. Stutsman J. O. Sextorn Donald Bell

Mabel Finney Named Headliner 4H Delegate to Ames

The Headliner 4H club held two meetings this month led by Miss Ruth Wead. Rain postponed the planned session with Miss Virginia McLaughlin. Members studied new pictures and music. Carol Brewer joined. Mabel Finney was elected the delegate to represent the club at the Ames convention in June.

Ruth Wead Virginia McLaughlin Carol Brewer Mabel Finney Ames

Des Moines guests attend funeral of Nina Alberson Boyer

Mrs. Nina Alberson Boyer widow of a local resident is mourned with relatives from Des Moines visiting for the service. Dr R A Hender and Mr and Mrs James Brewer and Mrs Ed Pureal join the gathering as Mr Alberson remains ill. Mrs Garth Duel of Monrovia California tours friends with local Kern family.

James Brewer Ed Pureal Des Moines Nina Alberson Boyer Brewer Pureall Ray Alberson Alberson Garth Duel Monrovia Calif Lester Kern

Presbyterian Church Evening Sermon and Service

The Presbyterian church to host a sermon by Rev. Chapman at 7 30 P M led by minister C W Cochran. Services promise to follow with congregants invited to attend.

Presbyterian Church Chapman W. Cochran

Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Highlight Community

Mrs Mary J L Marr of Keota turns SOQ years old and is a Three Quarter Century club member. Mrs John Witthoft has a birthday. Norma Smith celebrates a birthday. Mrs Melo Lasek also marks a birthday. Mr and Mrs Homer Godwin celebrate their tenth anniversary, as Harry Payne marks his birth date. Robert Sharp of Aineworth turns 17 after a Mart Kern gathering. Out of town shoppers visit from Brighton Wellman featuring several residents.

Mary JL. Marr Keota Mrs Homer Godwin Godwin Harry Payne Robert Sharp Aineworth

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Lemmon’s Jewelry Store W. G Eldridge Phone Jeffrey Bldg Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co D. Rodney Davis West Washington New York Life Insuance Co Life Insurance Geo. W Ruebsam Asst People’s Life the Co. of Frankfort Walter Putchner Dora Saunders Brighton Howard Hazen New Orleans Mississippi Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh W. L. Pet Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Auth Steen Eae Crawfordsville United Presbyterian C. V. Crull General Electric PRICE Iowa Ave J. O. Sexton Bridge R. A. Hender Johnson’s Grocery and Market Pillsbury Flour Joxydol Vernut Prunes Monarch Coffee New Peas Lipton’s Tea Lg S John Witthoft Norma Smith Milton Smith Pleasant Ridge Mrs. Melo Lasek Mart Kern Fredia Vanerus Vera M. Longwell Art = Spears Dale Rhoades Russell Darnell Wellman Lemmon’s Tom Russell The Ramseyer Hatchery Claremore Oklahoma Will Rogers Will Lemmon
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