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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1934
Page
6
Miss Schlatter to Wed Chicagoan Enders
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Dorothy Dee Schlatter to Albert Enders was made at a tea in Elmhurst Illinois. The couple's families are named, with details of residences and connections to Wayland Washington and Winfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Schlatter
Dorothy Dee Schlatter
Harry Davis
Washington
Albert ¢. Enders
Chicago
John Enders
Winfield
Miss Schlatter
Schlatter
Wayland
Elmhurst
Ill
Mr. Enders
Adah Stuckey Lugibih
Kathleen
W. Park Avenue
Miss Schlatte
May birthdays celebrate local junior high students
A group of junior high students born in May includes Dorothy Mills, Wilma Palmer, Ella Jones, Richard Vanerus, Theodore Morgan, Junior Klein, Wayne Durst, and Nina Mae Little, marking the community’s birthday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mills
Wilma Palmer
Ella Jones
Richard Vanerus
Theodore Morgan
Junior Klein
Wayne Durst
Nina Mae Little
Birthday Note for Miss Lucy Benz in Washington
Miss Lucy Benz of Washington celebrates her birthday today May 23. She teaches in Oskaloosa and is the focus of a local birthday notice in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Benz
Washington
Oskaloosa
Birthday wishes reach Mrs. Jugenheimer with Omaha gift
Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer was reminded of her birthday today as mail arrived with several remembrances including a gift from a friend in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jugenheimer
Omaha
Pope quote on admitting error and growth
The line attributed to Alexander Pope notes that a man should not be ashamed to admit past errors as it shows wiser judgment today than yesterday. It reflects a moral stance on self correction and personal progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pope
London
Miss Glang Receives Gifts as Farewell Note
Association members present Miss Glang with a lovely gift and Dr. C A Boice offers words and a second gift on behalf of the MDs. The community laments her departure yet wishes her success and happiness in her new environment.
Washington County VFW and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting
The Washington county post No. S808 VFW and Auxiliary met last night at the K Hall with strong attendance. C. A. Neiswanger presided over the business session. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by a committee led by Mrs. A. D. Rathmal and assisted by Mrs. M. J. Atkinson, Mrs. Blanche Grecian, and Mrs. Milo Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
K. (. Hall
Post
C. A. Neiswanger
A. D. Rathmal
M. J. Atkinson
Blanche Grecian
Milo Steele Memitn
Farm Bureau Ladies Present Grace Hill Play Event
The Farm Bureau ladies will stage a play at Grace Hill Thursday evening. Free ice cream and cake will be served. The Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester holds memorial services Sunday May 27 at 1 30 p m at United Presbyterian church. Graves in West Chester and New Haven cemeteries will be decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Farm Bureau
Grace Hill
Woman's Relief Corps of
West Chester
United Presbyterian Church
New Haven
Cactus Varieties Grow Across Southwest and Beyond
Describes numerous cactus varieties thriving in hot desert regions near the Mexican border across southwestern states and extending into parts of New England and Midwest. Notes some varieties naturalize in patches or singly and mentions popularity as houseplants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Man
Hachusetts
Minnesota
Utah
Colorado
Florida
Fortnightly May Party showcases English life charm
Miss Grace Boston described English life to about 240 Fortnightly Club members at the United Presbyterian church in Washington Iowa. The program included music, a formal talk on Behind the Scenes in England, and notes on club growth and new departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Boston
Ceda
United Presbyterian Church
Miss Boston
England
W J. Masson
J A. Porter
Far
Community notes from Brighton area extend visits and events
Mrs. A L Walton of Santa Paula visits daughter Mrs Kenneth Donovan and family in Brighton. Prody Borkoski attends Jefferson County rural Letter Carriers meeting in Fairfield. Several residents travel to nearby towns, attend church, dinners, and school events. Kittenball results show Clay 1 Rubio 9. locals share meals after Kathleen Morgan's school closing. Community activity includes visits by August Lundquist and Jay Parsons, with farmers planting beans as corn grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
A. L. Walton
Santa Paula
California
Kenneth Donovan
Prody Borkoski
Jefferson County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Fairfield
Delbert Barnett
Atchenson
Kansas
Washington
Violet Marley
Aubrey Barnett
Cora Brinton
H .L. Brinton
Rodney Gowey
Roman Borkoski
Lawrence Borkoski
Peoria
Clarence Brown
Agency
Mullikins
Glen Mullikin
Ottumwa
Will Spensier
Kenneth Brown
Clay Church
Wilson Hyde
Clay Boys
Ellinger
Carson
Pfieffers
Fred Lechner
Abingdon
Ill
George Lechner
Margaret
Fred
Allen Meachems
Mildred Woodford
Willis Horton
Bernice
Richland
Carsons
Rubio
Kathleen Morgan
Hai
Schol
Toome
Henry Bailey to Speak May 30 at Ainsworth Memorial Day
Henry Bailey of Washington will deliver the Memorial Day address in Ainsworth on May 30. The Washington Concert Band will play at 2 p.m. at the schoolhouse, lead a cemetery march, and perform downtown after the program. The event includes songs, invocation by Rev. Sharpe, a male chorus, and officer elections with Ryan Butterworth as chairman and Sam Marsh as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Henry Bailey
Washington
America
Supt
E. R. Butterworth
Sam Marsh
Desert Plants Root Systems Extend Widely Beneath
Describing desert flora, the text notes that while desert plants show short stems and spiny leaves above ground, their roots are exceptionally long and spread extensively in all directions underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Seat of Honor Term Across Regions
In Indian Persian and other cottery countries a large cushion or draped seat richly furnished used as a seat of honor is nicknamed 4 musoud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Persia
Social Bridge Highlights Ainsworth Clubs Gather
Ainsworth May 23 social bridge events include a luncheon at one o'clock with Edith Richards, two tables for bride competition, and Nora Spessard winning high for the ladies. The Saturday pot luck at John Buenneke home featured Daryl Mathers winning men's high and Vera O Conner women's high. Lincoln Street club welcomed two new members with hostess E H Genkins, hosting guests Mrs Wolfe of Dublin and Mrs Lizzie Peters of West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Wolfe
Dublin
Lizzie Peters
West Liberty
Modern Porch Makes Home Comfortable Year Round
Promote a versatile porch space from Eclipse Lumber Co covering screened and glassed-in options. A year round family hub, it can also serve as a spare sleeping room when needed, offering practical comfort during hot days and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Lumber Co. Lumber
Ainsworth Figures and Illini Travel Highlights
Ainsworth personals note weekend visits with relatives in Viola Illinois. Muscatine visitors include John and family and Robert McFarland. Lyle McCale passed exams in Des Moines and heads to San Diego for months of duty before ship assignment. Florence Gobie returns from Sigourney to home with Lloyd Coon. Anna Tedford ill recently. Glen Millers drive a new Chevrolet. S. Fred Sharpe family in Monmouth with Paul Sharpe returning from a Pittsburgh seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KE. Sands
Viola, Ill
John McFarland
Robert McFarland
Muscatine
Geo. McCale
Lyle
Des Moines
San Diego
Cal
Florence Gobie
Sigourney
Lloyd Coon
Anna Tedford
Glen Millers
S. Fred Sharpe
Robbie Dean
Monmouth
Paul
Pittshburgh
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Merry Ten Club
Ray Lambert
Ted Meyer
Don Brown
Wayne Lambert
VRS
Carol
Colvig
Carol Colvig
A. Keith Droz
Hoxworth's
Frank Skipton
Robby
Frankie Bennett
Frank Ydilsaver
Ray Guest
I. RB. Hoxworth
Miss Glanz
Washington County Hospital
Mrs. Rothschild
Rothschild’s
Kelvinator
Bukgaber Hardware
Washington, Iowa
Bauer Electric Shor
Wellman, Iowa
Woo
Dress Hiverside
Iowa
Mitty
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Boston
Emil Heselschwerdt
Kalona
First District
Federated Clubs
J F. Buxbaum
Crawfordsville
County Federated Club
C. W. McLaughlin
Helen Melinski
Jane Stewart
Melinski
Henrita Hull
Lea’ Jean Stewart
Annas Dawson
Ias
Barrickford
Grace Randell
William Mercer
Howard McBride
Mary Genkinger
C. H. Weldin
Edith Weldin
Glen Melerrlane
John Speidel
D R. Pile
Alex Obert
Harry Lekwa
William Carson
W. C. Bereer
Alice Shelangoski
Carlton Wilson
Mesdames i. A. Montgomery
Cyr. McCutchen
J. &. Wright
Misaes Etha Dawson
Neilie Tripp Maud McCreedy
Mary Welch
United Presbyterian
RN. G. Cherry
Roe Sherman
Cherry
Sherman
Lord Morrison
B. Ga. Cherry
W. M Fitzwilliam
Rishard McCleery
Lee Holland
Clara Huber
Clarence Jacobs
W. J. Masson
Herry McCall
Ll. F. Morrison
Carol Forgey
J. Rolce
Joe Holland
Richard = McCleery
Boneta Larby
Etha Daweon
C. Harry Davis
Barbara Sawyer
T. R. Gillespie
W. Jd. Roudabush
T. C. Meibohm
Anna Dawson
Jillian Berry
Alice NieabdDniel
United States
A. Borkoski
Cloyce Robertson
Pune
Sam Wheeler's
Standard Service
Goodyear Tires
A. Walker
Hazlett
Highwa
Ater Fuel
Nordyke Station
Simkins Produce CO
Aaa U AN
Strais
Crosley
Automatic Aga
Ee An
Eee
Sands Store Drugs—Paints—Gent’s Furnishings
Ainsworth, Iowa
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