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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1931

Page

6

Local Woman's Relief corps reports progress and gifts

Saturday gathering at the GAR courthouse featured a covered dish luncheon and reports on relief activities. Members noted clothing bedding nursing contributions totaling 130 dollars, ward 4 efforts at 53 dollars, and Fear era relief worth 602.63 in cloth and money. Proceeds supported a monument fund and child welfare updates were given by several officers.

Woman's Relief Corps Ainsworth E Memore Monument Fund Edith Miller Missa Stewart Executive Committee Mert King Fd Grayson Mes . Hayes J. R. Baker Meir Miler A. T. Schmoeller

Retise PTY Plaots Delegates At Cedar Rapids Convention

Delegates to the PT A convention in Cedar Rapids were elected Mrs Tom Careis and Mrs Royal Robertson. A study program on The School and parent cooperation was presented by Mrs Tropa Robertson. A program on lessons worth learning and various entertainments concluded with pumpkin pie and coffee served by Mrs Snyder and others.

A. Met Me. Telter Tom Carris A. Nmittes Wie Lymn Hobbs Tom Careis Royal Robertson PT. A Cedar Rapids Tropa Robertson Agnes Samuelson Ralph Robertson Tom Marjorie Lynn Mayme Virginia Snyder Monnie Tions B Vand Rome Snyder Auks West

Winter Socials Planned for Thursdays Across Village

Winter events are planned throughout the season with Thursday evening gatherings. The notice lists social affairs and local activities, encouraging participation and noting venues and organizers in the community.

New Face Powder MELLO-GLO Promises Longer Wear

An advertisement for AMELLO-GLO or MELLO GLO face powder from Sherman Bros Druggists touts extended wear and a youthful glow. It claims a smooth spread, non irritant formula, and avoidance of a pasty appearance, appealing to a French inspired branding.

Sherman Bros

Community Groups Plan Meetings At Local Churches

A variety of club and church activities are announced. The Young Women's Missionary Society hosts a meeting at Mrs Ralph Shannons home Monday evening. Various groups including the Pythians and Royal Neighbors schedule social events, dinners, and entertainments through the week, with details on times and locations.

Young Wonary Society H. Messer Yo Women's Tom Missionary Society of the Meth Aist Church Ralph Shannon

Announcements From Local Baptist Groups and Meetings

Announcements note dates for church events and social meetings. The animal Dates marker of the Baptist church will be held Thursday the 28th with serving at 5:30. The Kensington of U.P. Ausitary Baptist postponed their social for this month. Members plan inspection work on Thursday evening. A meeting is set for October at 1 o'clock at Mrs. Frank Wilson's home with concerned members to hear about plans for regular meetings and voting outcomes.

Sme Aymeen Anna Elth Bers Leeestine Will Miller Jim Thompson Je Cannion Glen Pratt Mary Stiles, Miseford Caroline Tucker Margaret Pratt Darbyshire Fordsville Hesseltine Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Wow MeFar Bowman Sherbeck Baptist Church U.P. Ausitary Baptist Kensington of Werluve Wome Frank Wilsor

Edison Legacy Is Laced With Praise At His Funeral

Edison, who died at 84, left a life of courage and invention with 1 000 plus creations. Henry Ford Harvey Firestone and Guglielmo Marconi voiced admiration, noting his role in powering modern industry and shaping science. Walsh and others recalled his faith in a supreme intelligence guiding his work.

Ford Firestone Henry Ford Edison Ford Harvey Firestone Edison Harvey &. Firestone Mr. Filison Guphema Marconi Seientitieh Alber Einstein Ison West Orange Thomas A. Edison Xrthir Walsh Isto Itventor Tostay Walsheid Hi Maes Walsh Belison D. Ogres John | Burvousts Sudbury Mass Fort Myers Fla Bison Bright Mina M. Miller Thomas A. Edison, Jr Charles Edison Theodore Edison Mes Mo If. Oser John F. Sloane

Thomas A Edison Life Sketch From A Bygone Era

A detailed biographical sketch traces Thomas A Edison from his Erie street upbringing in Milan Ohio born February 11, 1847 to his rise as a prolific inventor. It covers early printing work, Civil War telegraph experiments, the move to Newark New Jersey, the creation of the automatic telegraph, the typewriter remnant, and later ventures including electrical railways and ore extraction experiments. The piece notes his temper, frugality, health issues, personal life, and friendships with notable figures, ending with mention of his funeral attendances.

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Rural School News Frenth Week Prevention Report

Rural students describe events from a prevention week project with anecdotes about a pony runaway Billy Van Sekt story and a classroom incident. Marjorie Van Sickle attempts to itch a pony, it escapes, the students corner it, and they bring it back to school. Margery Lynn slips and is helped inside.

Bily van Sekt Marjorie van Sickle Billy

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