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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1933
Page
3
The Woman's Relief corps of West Chester held a May 25 meeting with good attendance. Funds were approved for a student loan fund and memorial services were planned. Reports from committees noted progress, while some members were absent for illness.
Maxine Jackson hosted the 4-H Jacksonites at Taylor school as roads were bad. Eleven girls attended on Saturday May 20. Music memory selections were studied and corn festival games practiced for the June 6 county rally day. Refreshments were served by Maxine Jackson with help from Wilma Palmer. Sewing lessons were given by Mrs. Lloyd Walker and Mrs. Charles Jackson.
The Priscilla club announces a moved meeting date to June 6 at 2 30 PM led by Mrs Fred L Stewart. A Y W C A benefit party hosted by Mrs Harve Carter starts at 3 38 PM Wednesday with games a musical program and refreshments. Public invitation extended. note there is no swimming for women and girls at the Y on Decoration Day afternoon and evening.
The Rosemary club will meet with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stout Tuesday evening May 30. County club members hold a pot luck dinner Tuesday May 30 at 6 30 bring dish to pass and own table service coffee furnished. The wattes of the Country club hold a golf breakfast Wednesday at 8 o clock. Those wishing to attend call Mrs Harry Schenck at 646. Dennel Missionary society meets at Mrs Nellie Juseler home Wednesday afternoon with Bell call and verse. Eureka Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon May 1 with Mrs Roy Davison work furnished. Kolah club meets with Mr Lauder Kennedy Wednesday afternoon. Sunshine Community club meets with Mrs Sam Werd Wednesday May 31. Rotlealt
This fashion feature promotes slimming styles for fuller figures with diagonal seams and pleated skirts. It touts simple cuts, easy assembly, and fabric color tips, plus pattern details and a call to order a Summer Fashion Book from The Evening Journal pattern department. The Just Us club gathers with Mrs. Will Sickels Wednesday afternoon.
The Washington County Farm Bureau joins with other county bureaus for a sectional meeting in Iowa City on June 1. Edward A. O'Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will deliver a militant, nationwide agriculture policy message. He arrives from Washington DC after involvement with farm relief efforts and legislative talks.
The Co O C s of the West Chester M KEK church holds its monthly social at Mrs O D Booth home on Thursday afternoon June 1st. Serving committee includes Mrs Carris Mrs Meath and Mrs Booth. The Harmony Community club meets with Mrs Harry Hay on Thursday afternoon June 1 roll call answered with favorite recipes and bring your own work.
The Washington County Board meets May 23 1933 with all members present and adopts resolutions transferring funds from the Emergency and Insane funds to the County Poor fund to reimburse care of the poor and insane at the County Home. The Emergency fund holds 3237.19 and 4051.25 is overdraft. the Insane fund holds 2445.95 with 4951.25 overdraft. There are forty seven insane patients at the County Home.
University of Iowa officials will hold the June 5 ceremony in the field house due to rain fears. About 7,500 can be seated with graduates on the court and audiences in bleachers and side chairs, row seating planned as in prior years.
Iowa announces the 1934 football schedule led by a season opener against Northwestern at Soldier Field Chicago on Sept 30 as part of the world’s fair athletic attractions. Carleton appears in Iowa City with dates set for Oct 7 to 14 and a homecoming clash against Wisconsin on Oct 21.
Acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the Institute at Auburn, Mr. O'Neal received the honorary degree of Doctor of Agriculture. The event highlighted his role in advancing the institute and its programs.
A historical hint by astronomer Herschel about correcting astigmatism with lenses pressing against the eye has evolved into today’s contact glasses. The invention aids specific patients by providing practical vision correction beyond spectacles.
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