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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

3

Birthdays Honored at Potluck Dinner

Mrs. W. P. Moore hosted a cooperative dinner at her home yesterday to honor Mrs. May Dawson and fellow celebrants Mrs. Merritt Booth Velma Booth and Mrs. Eva Mouser. The noon meal featured two birthday cakes and guests included Mrs. Mac Gordon Mrs. C. B. Yard Doris Booth Irene Yard Mrs. Grover C. Booth Mrs. Isaac Kleese and Eddie.

W. P. Moore Co-Operative May Dawson Merritt Booth Velma Booth Eva Mouser Mac Gordon C. B. Yard Doris Booth Irene Yard Grover C. Booth Isaac Kleese Eddie

IX Club Meeting Reported With Bridge Prizes

Mrs. Howard P. Miller hosted the IX club yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Harvey Meek won high score, Mrs. Frank Casey was second, and Mrs. Harry Drake earned the travel prize. Refreshments ended the afternoon. next meeting under Mrs. Drake in three weeks.

Howard P. Miller Harvey Meek Frank Casey Harry Drake Drake

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Young

Mrs Nate Young hosted her bridge club at her home last evening. At two tables of bridge awards went to Art Swift for high Gladys Mace for second high and Lester Mack for low. Miss Mace was a guest. After cards the group moved to the Guest House for refreshments in the Victorian room.

Nate Young Art Swift Gladys Mace Lester Mack Miss Mace Young

St James P T A Meets Wednesday

The St James P T A met yesterday at the school with twelve members and three sisters present. Mrs Victor Trojovsky opened the meeting, and business was led by secretary treasurer Mrs Hubert Walker. Plans include a card party at the K C hall on April 26 and a program titled Dolly Has the Flu.

St. James P.T.A Victor Trojovsky Hubert Walker K.C. Hall Hubert Redlinger Amd Dolly Janet Sweet Billy Joe Casey Robert Nardy Holland Bobby Jimmie Redlinger

Birthday greetings roll in from Havre to Keota and more

Five year old Wilma Jean Beenblossom and eight year old Beverly Jean Ebner join Kenneth Dean Ebner age six as celebrants along with Stella Thompson Keota and other local residents listed for birthdays. Their families send best wishes as Cedar Rapids visits and greetings surface.

Wilma Jean Beenblossom Leslie Beenblossom Havre Beverly Jean Kenneth Dean Lewis Ebner Ainsworth

Eleven Members Present at Junior Mission Meeting

The Junior Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church met Saturday afternoon with eleven members present. Mrs. Lloyd Walker led a devotional talk on the Meaning of Easter, and the group reviewed missions. Mary Justine George read a missionary story at the close.

Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Lloyd Walker Ira Mae Daniel Virginia McLaughlin

White and Fitzwilliam nuptials announced

The marriage of J. Martin White and Mrs Louise Fitzwilliam, both of Washington, was solemnized at the Davenport home of Mr and Mrs John LaGrille. Dr C S Nickless of the First Presbyterian church performed the ceremony. Mrs White will reside at 312 East Main street.

J. Martin White Louise Fitzwilliam Washington John LaGrille Mr. White Davenport C.S. Nickless First Presbyterian Church White East Main Street

Mrs Merle Beckels Hosts White Way Club Meeting

Mrs Merle Eckels entertained the White Way club with fifteen members present. Guests included Mrs Elmer Nevins Mrs Clement Griffith and Mrs Bob Ferguson. Roll call answered with What's New in the Stores. White elephant exchange provided amusement. Three tables of games with prizes to Mrs Clement Griffith and Mrs Edith Monroe. Easter lunch served by the hostess assisted by Mrs W O Ralston and Virginia. Next meeting at Mrs Bert Rittenhouse in two weeks. roll call to be an original verse and hats with trims.

Merle Eckels White Way Club Elmer Nevins Clement Griffith Bob Ferguson White Elephant’ Exchange Edith Monroe W. O. Ralston Virginia Bert Rittenhouse

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