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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

2

Local residents visit in Washington and Wellman

Fort Madison residents Mr and Mrs Miles Vastine return home after a brief visit at the Ode Ferguson home. Wellman visitors include Dr and Mrs Robert Wertz and son Larry and Mr and Mrs Keith Adams who spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Crossett. Shoppers in Washington include Kathryn Werge Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer and Mrs Herman Luers and Roberta Luers of West Chester. Eggs retail at 17 cents per dozen. Mrs George Baird of Ainsworth was a shopper in Washington.

Miles Vastine Fort Madison Ode Ferguson Robert Wertz Larry Keith Adams Wellman Carl Crossett D. F. Macon Washington Kathryn Werge Fred Lindenmeyer Herman Luers Roberta West Chester Reister Bros George Baird Ainsworth

Local society notes from Oskaloosa and nearby towns

Reports of funeral attendance for Bobbie Jacobs in Webster and visits by Mr. Tracy and Mrs. Hannah at Hedrick. Oskaloosa guests at the Simpon apartments in Marengo. Marjorie Thompson stays with grandparents Storms until school ends. Travel of Dr. Cruise Long and Denzler family to Marengo. Helen Smylie to Excelsior Springs to join parents. Memorial day wreaths and sprays offered. Virginia Davis spends vacation at home after nursing training. Birth announced for Virginia Ann McAnnalley in Long Beach. mother Marguerite Skola McAnnalley from Kalona.

Ray C. Tracy Webster Bobbie Jacobs Tracy Hedrick Robert L. Hannah Dan Storms Marjorie Thompson Ed Criss Oskaloosa David Thompson Simpson Apartments West Washington Street Thompson Mrs. Storms M. J. Cruise Charlies W. Long, Jr Marengo Helen Smylie Excelsior Springs Murray Smylie Miss Smylie FE. J. Trumbull McLellans Sc Virginia Davis St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids D. D. Davis Long Beach Cal Virginia Ann MecAnnalley Marguerite Skola Kalona

Moslems in China Maintain Foreign Identity

A historical note observes that many Moslems in China have long lived there across generations and appear similar to other Chinese yet still view themselves as foreigners within the country.

China

St James Pupils in Voice and Piano Recital at School

St James school of music presents a recital by voice and piano pupils. Performances include Grandma Little Girls Pevere Dreamy Time Song and Belief There’s a Gold Mine in the End. Listed students include Rosemary To Bockhorst Ellen Humble Janet Sweet Dreamy Time and more.

St. James School of Music Little Girls Tung Piaget Rosemary Bockhorst Sea Gulls M. Aileen Eric Janet Munn Mary Kay Morrison Brahms Ellen Humble Haines Joanne Trojovsky Nndividand Spilalek Douglas Morrison Hanging Gardens Davis Mary Ellen Jcc Calc Deelleievicc Saeunal Kenny Maynard Reiner van Nort Orrene Trojovsky Fireflies Genesa Payne Cossacks Lyle Te Shack Wiki San di Dei Ad Ieee Gaynor Patricia Swift Crawford Beverly Brown Etude Fantastique Shytte Virginia Payne Nia Dheence Smith Nsinconee Eckstein Dorothy Shockey Sneesamenses Foster Joan Keiffer St. James Ellen Humble Joan Keiffer Maynard Retter

Class Play Tickets On Sale Wednesday At Drug Store

Senior class play entitled Daley to be presented on May 26 and 27, with tickets on sale Wednesday morning at Phillips and Hebner's drug store. Friday tickets stamped on the back. Thursday tickets unmarked. W F Bickel and Grace Randle will host demonstrations in manual training and clothing from 2 30 to 5 p m Friday and 7 to 8 p m before the performances.

Newlyweds Feted at Dinner in Mangold Home

Mr and Mrs John Mangold Jr hosted a Sunday dinner in their Mangold home honoring their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Don Mc Clure who were married recently. Eleven family members shared the table and shared memories of the ceremony.

Mangold John Mangold, Jr Don McClure Leo Mangold J. H. McGraw Francis Mangold

Hospital Birth and Discharges Report

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Walter Outjea welcomed a son yesterday at 2 p m weighing seven pounds eleven ounces Ruth Wead had an appendectomy last night Pearl Smith Keota was dismissed yesterday afternoon John M Tomlin was dismissed this morning

Walter Outjea Ruth Wead Pearl Smith Keota John M. Tomlin

Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings and Club Events

A dense schedule lists church society meetings and club activities for the week. Highlights include UVP Woman's Missionary Society events, Damascus Shrine gathering, P. T. A. inspection with B. J. Lambert, and various Homemakers, Garden, and Ladies Aid activities with times and host names. The week features golf days, embroidry hoop exchanges, potluck dinners, and a Nineteenth Century club gathering with multiple local guests.

Junior Missionary Society Ita Cas Aaldiabaimbethie M Ehureh Homemakers Club Clarence Goff Om. O North Side Cafe Country Club Lexington Circle Ruby Sharp J. G. Maxwell West Washington Street Warmony Club Don McLaughlin Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Raymond Sankey Eureka Ladies Aid Society Earl Nicola Bethel Missionary Society Scavione Myrtle Pearson Loyal Sisterhood MFE B. F. Bostwick, Jr Don C. Bell J. W. Baker Pansy Hill Club L. Barthelow Cyrus Birka

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. McGraw

Several close neighbors and friends surprised Mrs. J. L. McGraw for her birthday last Tuesday evening at her home. The unplanned gathering enjoyed cards and chinker check, followed by refreshments and a pink and white cake baked by Mrs. Ed Wittetoe with a Happy greeting.

J. L. McGraw Mrs. McGraw Ed Wittetoe

Win a New Car Free Hudson 112 Brougham Contest

Readers can enter a Hudson 112 Brougham giveaway offering three weekly prizes. Open to all car owners, with details at L. C. Witlits Motor Co. or Hudson dealers. Enter to get in the running and improve odds.

L. C. Witlits Motor Co W. 2Nd St

Carnivorous Sundew Bends Stem to Reach Meat

A sundew plant exhibits rapid movement when a piece of meat is placed nearby. The stem bends toward the meat, allowing the plant to capture it with its sticky tentacles.

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