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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1932

Page

3

Miss Myrtle Ainsworth Weds Wilbur Long in May Ceremony

Miss Myrtle Ainsworth of Cedar Rapids wed Wilbur Long of Reinbeck at four o'clock Saturday afternoon May 21 near Nashua. Rev. William Kent officiated. Attendants were Miss Jean Johnson and Charles Long. The bride, long time in Cedar Rapids, worked at Killian Department store. the groom, a Washington High School and Chillicothe Business College alumnus, is cashier at Wilson Produce in Reinbeck.

Myrtle Ainsworth Wilbur Long Cedar Rapids Reinbeck Little Brown Curen Nashua Mr. Long C. W. Long Washington William Kent Jean Johnson Charles Long University of Town William Baldridge Killian Department Store Long Washington High School Chillicothe Business College Wilson Produce Company

Vacation Bible School Opens at United Presbyterian Church

In Columbus Junction the two week program began at United Presbyterian church on Monday with Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Ramsdale, Miss Mary Moore, Miss Nellie Moore, and Helen Orr teaching and guiding the group through daily activities.

Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Co. S. Ramsdale Mary Nellie Moore Helen Orr

Washington county women plan informal political conference

Local notices urge all democratic women in Washington county to attend an informal conference in Washington on Thursday afternoon May 26 with Mrs. James Daniels as county chairman. Also listed events include W R C meetings, memorial day planning, and a dance at the K C hall.

Washington County Washington Fuller James Daniels Burton's Inn Democrat

Fortnightly Club Donates 50 to Y W C A

The Fortnightly club held a general meeting at the Y W C A and donated 50 to the organization. About 30 to 40 members attended under Mrs J A Porter who presided and a new member was elected. A final meeting will occur when war books are ready for distribution in June.

Y. W. C. A. Women's Room J. A. Porter

May 24 Masonic and Shrine Meetings In West Chester

The West Chester Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday May 24 evening. The Royal Neighbors meet at city hall at 8 o'clock. Damascus Shrine No. 10 holds regular meeting at the Masonic temple also May 24 at 8 pm. Election and installation of worthy chaplain. Worthy high priestess reports on Detroit trip. A reception for Rose M. Reid and past worthy high priestesses follows the session.

West Chester Pythian Sisters The M. FE. C Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Supreme Shrine Detroit Rose M. Reid Shepherds

Local clubs plan Midweek meetings and dinners

The Business and Professional Women's club will dine with the Senior Girl Reserves at the Y at 6 15 Wednesday May 25. Members may request excusal or guest approval by notifying Mary Briley before 7 P.M. Monday May 23. Country club women host a golf breakfast at 7 30 Wednesday May 25. Mrs Tem pleman to be notified for attendance. The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel church meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Howard Applegate. The Rosemary club gathers Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Thompson. Senior Girl Reserves will join the Y W for a Wednesday night dinner. The Navajo club meets with Mrs F R Mauthe Wednesday afternoon. The HW H Bridge club meets with Mrs Ray Cox Wednesday evening at 8.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Mary Briley Country Club Robert Templeman Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church Howard Applegate Rosemary Club Glenn Thompson Y. W Hw.h. Bridge Club Ray Cox Leland Morrison

May 26 Club Meetings and Socials Roundup

Independent club and Pansy Hill group plan gatherings with Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs. Mark Kephart. The Wellston, Havre, Kings Heralds, Rural Women and Country Club groups meet or host events including a quilt display, pot luck, and luncheon. A Bible class quilting day and a K C dance with a good orchestra are also listed.

Pansy Hill Club Mark Kephart

W H M S of M E church to meet with Mrs Dayton

W H M S of the M E church will meet with Mrs J D Dayton at 218 East Main Friday afternoon at an unspecified time. The note highlights a church group gathering in a small town setting.

W.H. M.S M. E. Church J. D. Dayton E. Main

Fruit Sandwiches for Summer Era Promotes Outdoor Picnics

A historic article promotes fruit sandwich ideas for summer outdoor meals. It lists tropical variations using cocoanuts and pineapple with bread, plus cheese based options like pineapple jam and nut blends. Recipes include Banana Pineapple, Two-Layer Pineapple with lobster, and Chicken Salad Pineapple combos, emphasizing pineapple syrup for drinks.

Tropics

Annual mite box opening led by Mrs H J Ward

The event features Mrs H J Ward leading a mite box opening session at 2 30 with the goal of large attendance. Community members are invited to participate and support the collection effort.

H. J. Ward

Des Moines May 24 Powder Analysis Sale Analysis

Des Moines reports analysis of powders being sold, detailing composition and regulatory scrutiny. Officials review shipments and potential hazards, with industry and consumer safety emphasized in the coverage.

Des Moines

Town stores warn on sale of sodium floride as poison

W F Meads secretary of the state pharmacy board warns that selling sodium floride except in labeled poison packs is illegal. An earlier note in Journal Classified Ads Pay mentions a 1 8 per cent dividend totaling 155000 to be distributed today to depositors of three banks in Oelwein Randalia and the state bank.

W. FF. Meads State Pharmacy Board Oelwein Aetna State Bank State Bank of Randalia Savings Bank

Fortnightly Club Drama Dept Elects Officers End Year

The Fortnightly club Drama department wrapped its year with a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Carl Roberts home. About twenty seven members and guests attended. Outgoing president Mrs. J A Porter and incoming president Mrs W McLaughlin joined the event. Mrs S Williams was re elected leader with Ruth Lemley as assistant and Miss Aileen Milligan as secretary treasurer.

Carl Roberts J. A. Porter W. McLaughlin S. Williams Ruth Lemley

Talleyrand June sheet and local social notes

TALLEYRAND June sheet records hog delivery by D J Cody for John W Greiner on Monday and a closing day school event attended by a large crowd. It lists visits and calls including the Tinnes family, Clarence Kiefer work for Les Vobe, the Sheets and Burrell Sheet shopping in Ottumwa, and several neighborly calls and visits.

Talleyrand D. J. Cody Hublo John W. Greiner Luella Eileen Leroy Cloyce Neomi

Bloch Publishing Firm Led Early Western Flag Making

The Bloch Publishing Company of New York founded in 1854 in Cincinnati produced the first printed American flags west of the Alleghenies and was for years the only printed flag manufacturers in the West.

Bloch Publishing Company of New York Cincinnati Alleghanies West

Open Garden Day Aids Washington Clubs

The Fortnightly club garden department invites Ka lona and Ainsworth clubs to join with the Washington public in visiting gardens on Open Garden day Thursday May 26 in Washington. New addressees include Mrs Er C Bieber 1020 South Town and Miss Ida Harmon 215 North Fourth Street among others. List of gardens shows many residents on East Washington East Jefferson West Madison and Sunset Park addition hosting tours.

Kalona Ainsworth Washington Er. C. Bieber South Town Ida Harmon North Fourth Street Billy Cox West Jefferson Chas W. Davis South Marion A. Anderson Sunset Park M. W. Bailey East Washington Street C. C. Wilson Arthur Griffith A. Alderson Timmerman Joe Marek Orville Dayton Marek Town Leonard Bailey West Third Street Etha Dawson Jefferson Joe Melinski D. D. Sherman Wests Jefferson Octjen Brothers J. F. Simpson B. Meyers Madison Earl Simpson L. L. Lemley Monroe Street Bertha Meek East Main Rudie Schmidt R. H. Dean North Iowa Nellie Tripp North Ave Mazie Stewart North Second R. E. Dougherty D. W. Harvey Maude Hott South Second

Americanisms in Modern English Compared to 18th Century Speech

The text notes that Modern English in the United States differs markedly from 18th century English. It highlights distinctions in spoken language in the two regions and in word pronunciation and meanings. It defines Americanisms as words and phrases developed in this country across different periods.

United States England

Funeral arrangements set for 11 year old Connie Traut

Akron reporters note Connie Traut an 11 year old drowned yesterday while swimming in a gravel pit. Authorities prepared funeral plans as relatives mourn the tragedy caused by the accident at the quarry lake.

Akron INS Connie Traut

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