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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

9

Riverside Pupils Laud Variety Show and Baccalaureate

Riverside high school pupils praised the recent Variety Show with master of ceremonies Hubert Doud earning loud cheers for humor and California flair. The program featured three witty Negro skits, an Irish Washerwoman Jig, and a pie-eating contest won by David Marner, plus musical numbers by Mary Anne Stavell, Betty Kallaus, and Naomi Jane Wehmeyer. Baccalaureate services at Riverside Trinity Methodist Church included Rev. M. Quine-Kenzie’s sermon on firm foundations from Matthew seven.

Riverside Riverside High School Hubert Doud Doud California Ndoud Hoover Mary Anne Sfavel Betty Kallaus Naomi Jane Wehmeyer David Marner Virginia Luckey Riverside Trinity Methodist Church M. Qune-Kenzie McKenzie

Whooping Cough Closes Round Grove School Term

Round Grove school will have its last day next Wednesday amid a small outbreak of whooping cough. Two pupils are ill and others at home show sore arms from recent shots. Only one pupil had prior disease. Local visitors include H White of Sioux Falls and many neighbors. A new baby arrived at the county hospital and other weekend happenings touch the Schultz and Skubal families.

Round Grove Wbcent H. White Sioux South Dakota John Skubal Nome Herb Ellingson Pearl Colton Cedar Rapids Larry Colton Merle Colton Percy Skubay Jim Jones John Skubat Parke McCreedy S. Rhea Maxine Wehr Leland Enke Davenport Raymond Sechmltz County Hospital

Sermon Urges Including God in Daily Life

Rev McKenzie stressed interior life over outward form in a sermon urging readers not to omit God from daily life. The Senior Class entered the church led by Evelyn Yordi and Joyce Tesiik as Tern Albright performed the Processional and Recessional with Rev C E Fitzsimmons delivering invocation and benediction.

McKenzie God Evelyn Yordi Joyce Tesiik Tern Albright C. E. Fitzsimmons

Stringtown School Concludes Year With Annual Picnic

Stringtown school ends its year with the noon picnic on Friday. The article lists local families visiting, birthdays celebrated, and Mother's Day gatherings across the community, noting several trips to nearby towns and family dinners.

Stringtown Leroy Martin Karen Roth Elmer Roth

Romona Malmberg Hired to Teach Oregon School

Romona Malmberg of south of Washington is hired to teach at an Oregon school next year. The announcement comes from North Oregon on March 19 and cites C A Thompson as the reporter.

Romona Malmberg Oregon C. A. Thompson Washington Oregon No

Meredith Guests in Washington With Mother

Guests of her mother Mrs. L A Meredith were noted in Washington as part of social or family gatherings. The report mentions their presence but provides few further details on events or dates.

Joannita Hirshey Karl Rachman Marvin Widmer Harlan Lizzie Widmer Burlington Raymond Rie George Unkrich J. J. Riehs Earl Bachman Lester Hesseltines Davie Griffith Ane George Canott L.A Meredith Washington

First Sewing Machine Patent In 1846 By Elias Howe

Elias Howe secured the first patent in 1846 for a sewing machine and after numerous setbacks, his invention brought him wealth.

Elias Howe

White accessories keep you ready for any occasion

Keeping clean collars cuffs jabots gloves and similar accessories on hand helps a dark dress or suit look fresh. Fresh from the soapsuds they guard against sudden surprises for special occasions.

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