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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1941

Page

3

Postnuptial Shower Honors Mrs. C. Lay

Mrs. Carl Lay was honored at a miscellaneous post nuptial shower at the home of Mrs. Ervin Rahenold. The guests offered advice and gifts, while the hostesses served refreshments. Attendees included Dorothy Hamton, Wile Acheson, Grace Pearson, Dorothy Harvey, Edith Merchelaen, Mary Dell Rabenold, and Mrs J D Rehenold.

Carl Lay Ervin Rahenold Lay Dorothy Hamton Wile Acheson Ds. It Grace Pearson Dorothy Harvey Edith Merchelaen Mary Dell Rabenold D. Rehenold Will Burke McCreedy

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Community calendar lists meetings for literature departments Masonic Temple and Public Library events. Activities include DeMolay, Royal Neighbors, Pythian Sisters, and Woman's Club gatherings with pot lucks, socials, and upcoming installations.

Royal Neighbors Alma Hearne Holand Missionary Society Edna Jessie Klein Pearl Whistler Women’s Republican Club Washington County Harry Montgomery W. Jefferson St Ss P.m Masonic Temple Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Suzanne MR. Church Betty Snakenberg Washington St

Woman's Council Meetings At Local Church Units

The Martha unit of the Woman's Council of the Christian church met at Mrs. Harry Wells' home with good attendance. Devotions by Mrs. Claud Tucker and prayer by Mrs. C Breidenthal. Plans for a church night supper on April 23 were made. next meeting at Mrs. Wilmer Sauderman. The Ruth unit met at Mrs. Wade Pence's home with good attendance. Devotions by Mrs. Bessie Tucker. A short business session discussed the month's work. next meeting with Mrs. Oral Norman.

Woman’s Council of the Christian Church Martha Harry Wells Claud Tucker C. Breidenthal Wilmer Shauderman Breidenthal Wilmer S,auderman Ruth Wade Pence Bessie Tucker Oral Norman

Honor Bride-elect at Kitchen Shower for Ferne Crozier

Mrs. John Lee and Mrs. Charles Barclay co hosted a kitchen shower for Ferne Crozier the bride elect at the former's home Saturday evening. Bridge was played at three tables with high scores awarded to Mrs. Wade Meury and Mathee Smith of Iowa City. Crozier will wed Don Minick on April 2.

John Lee Charles Barclay Ferne Crozier Wade Meury Mathee Smith Iowa City Miss Crozier Don Minick Harry Thornton Roy Maurer Norfolk Maurer Columbus High School United States Navy Merry Mixers Club A. B. Dunston Wayne Rife Jeanne Annetta Bellevue Hospial Muscatine Lyle Brock Redwood Calif Wiliam Brock Detroit Mich Columbus Louisa County Wapello Rhoda Morrison Marian Louisa Center Kauffman Main Street Marthena Presbyterian Sunday School Washington Harold C. Irwin Bessie Moore Grace Robertson Louella Duncan GC. N. Johnston Harriet Moore W. W. Caldwell H. J. Oak Martha Caldwell Marcery Moore Young Women’s Missionary Society E. C. Turkington Adelia Letts Washington, D. C

Birthday wishes for local residents spread joy

Elizabeth Thearne Glenn Fuhr and C R Goodwin celebrate birthdays today Emma Liska Riverside resident also marks the day Velta Farrier of Brighton Mrs Jack Rirey of Coppock community and Mrs KK L Keyser of Franklin Center share today Ed Turnipseed had a birthday yesterday.

Elizabeth Thearne Glenn Fuhr C. R. Goodwin Emma Liska Riverside Velta Farrier Brighton Jack Rirey Coppock Kk. L. Keyser Franklin Center

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement

The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will gather Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs. C. Lemmon at 6237 South Iowa Avenue.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting

Announcements Notice KR of PL Work in rank of pase

Notice for a Monday night meeting with rank of pase and special entertainment by Morrison sisters. All Knights urged to be present. Signed R. C. Kelsey, C. C. 491.

Morrison Sisters R. C. Kelsey C. C

New Spring Fur Styles Emphasize Practical Glamour

Fashion experts unveil spring fur pieces balancing luxury with wearability. Capes, stoles and jackets lead the collection featuring natural blue fox coats at 32 inches with reverse-work sleeves, a champagne white fox 24 inch jacket, and a waist length silver fox stole that can form a muff.

Fortnightly Literature Group to Meet This Evening

The Fortnightly club’s Literature department evening section will convene tonight with Edna Mercer. Ruth Flood and Helen Wylie co host. Outstanding magazine articles will be presented by Leila Anderson, Marie Landau, and Mrs Ruth Lemley.

Edna Mercer Ruth Flood Helen Wylie Psse8 Leila Anderson Marie Landau Ruth Lemley

Japs in China Now Number Over 350 000

The article reports that Japanese nationals residing in China have surpassed three hundred fifty thousand, highlighting a growing humanitarian and geopolitical concern amid regional tensions and occupation dynamics.

China

Calendar islands of Mahone Bay with Oak Island tales

A Nova Scotia group of calendar like islands lies in Mahone Bay on the Atlantic coast. Oak Island draws worldwide attention for pirate lore and buried treasure with Captain Kidd legends. Chester town on the Mahone Bay head offers a popular vacation spot.

Mahoné Bay Nova Scotia Oak Island Captain Kidd Chester Mahone Bay Canada

Italy Severs Ties Demands U S Attache Recall

Italy calls for the immediate recall of U S air attaché Captain William Bentley in Rome branding him persona non grata with no stated reasons. Bentley to be reassigned. A week earlier the United States asked Italy to recall naval attaché Admiral Alberto Lais over sabotage accusations against Italian ships in U S harbors.

United States Italy U. S Rome William Bentley Bentley Alberto Lais

Juniors Name Cast for Play in Brighton

The Brighton junior class play Here Comes Three Knights will be presented April 17 and 18 with double casting for three roles. The cast lists include John Knight Joseph Gowery Henry Knight Robert Fillmore Manners Knight Merle Allison Elizabeth Bowen Norman Eyestone Lord Martin Copley Francis Lauderdale Lady Helen Copley Donis Robison Margaret Bowen Irene Waterhouse Ella Mae Patricia Coffman Louise Shemanski Janet Riggs Audrey Helmick Mrs Weather Margaret Mann William Hartman Fisher Ivan Gier Rex Widmer. Also notes strong results from the Iowa Every Pupil typing contest with the second year class ranking highest among 24 schools and the first year class placing 12th among 26.

Brighton Richard Day David Wentworth Roger Stannard Cary Long Barnest Keach

Opposing Women South Africa Opposes Women Taxi Drivers

An organization named Opposing Women South Africa objects to employing women as taxi drivers, arguing against women entering that professional field.

South Africa

Snake Hollow School Histories in English River Township

The article details Snake Hollow and English River township schools from early settlement in 1840 to brick facilities today. It lists founders, teachers like Mabel Brenneman and Opal Glider, student rosters, and community leaders, plus improvements such as toilets, blinds, a globe, and a two story building erected circa 1874.

Snake Hollow English River Township Addison Williams New York B. Creswell Ilinois William Shaw Daniel Bunker John Joel Tyler Joseph Hamilton Methodist Church Hamilton Wm. Wright Allen Thompson Thompson David Bunker Dutch College Mabel Brenneman Gideon Bender Grace Miller Duane Miller Paul Hockstettler Susan Miller Mattie Miller Edna Bontrager Menno Yoder Minerva Yoder Ana Marie Hershberger Mary Hostetter Dorothy Hochstetler Leo Hochstetler Edith Britton Harlan Hochstetler Edwin Hochstetler Maya Brenneman Lydia Yoder Erma Yoder Ralph Yoder Mary Kathryn W Hochstetler Leslie Histetler Russell Yoder Jimmy Yoder Pearl Hochstetter Marjorie Hochstetler Orva Bender William Pitlick

First South Town School Becomes Kalona Hotel Site

The south town school once stood across from the Frank Lintz residence near the current softball park. Joe Stra bala transported the two story building to Kalona and converted it into a hotel at the site now occupied by Farmers Saving Bank. Teachers in 1868 included Emma tunyon George Montgomery Al McCoy Sam Wright George Koogler Will Mouser Ed Doe Alice Anderson Eliza Wen and Miss Johnson.

Richmond Jim Gallager Cy Bush Eva Reece Olive Reiner George Smith Frank Chez, Sr Frank Fellin J. C. Einfield John Welte Eugene Bradelston Ignatius Keifer Orville Abbey Chas J. Wreel Newt Arnold Alvin Hasty Frank Chez Eo, Smith Geo. Eglin John Eagle Anthony Chez Aberlin College Alex Melee Gray Koogier Mexico Wm. Johnson Iowa County George Bickley National Bank of New York City Fred Skola al McCoy Joe Anderson Joseph Chez Utah John Koogler Will Koogler Dee Works Florist Florida Opal Glider Mildred Blum Ferdinand Chalupa Kenneth Lintz Willard Peterson Dorothy Vodika Joanne Benell Ruby Wehtstine Jeanette Chalupa Phyliss Chez Paul Bennell, Jr John Malickly Dean Peterson Barbara Bontanger Anna Mae Nontreger Marvel Whetstine Carla Mae Benell Stanley Vodicka Fred Chalupa Carl Peterson Paul Benell Frank Lintz Joe Strabala Kalona Farmers Saving Bank Emma Tunyon George Montgomery Sam Wright George Koogler Will Mouser Ed Doe Alice Anderson Eliza Wen Mr. Johnson Miss Johnson Anthony Chalupa Frances Votruba Alice Anderson Exlin Joe Phebe Ferguson Carrie Emma Hemman Almella Albert Koegler Dorie Little Charles Ittler Ida Alice Marshall Winnie Richards Allen Franier Rogers Emma Rose James Selement Jean Clara Taylor Tony

Glass writing board boosts school room illumination and appearance

A report to the American Chemical Society describes a glass writing board offered in several colors. It has very low surface reflection, works well with chalk or crayon, and its permanent finish prevents new reflections with continued use.

American Chemical Society

Smithsonian bats see and fly in daylight

Officials say bats can fly in daylight and are not dazzled by light. Scientists note they hear their way through darkness, and they remain the only mammals capable of true flight.

Smithsonian Institution Washington

Re elect Randolph District President of Townsend Club

William S. Randolph of Columbus City was re elected district president at a Townsend club convention in Muscatine. His re election makes him a member of the state council. Glen S. Wilson directed the motion picture program. Catherine Collins spoke.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction William S. Randolph Columbus City Townsend Club Muscatine Odd Fellows Hall State Council Glen S. Wilson Chicago Catherine Collins Des Moines H. Armbright Howard Armbright Peoria Ill Mr. Armbright Paul Hutoka Simmons Armbright Delores Oglesby Joan Paul George

Laundering Lace and Embroidered Collars Practically

When washing a lace or embroidered collar, baste it to muslin or similar material. Wash and rinse as usual, roll in a Turkish towel, and press thoroughly on the wrong side while almost dry. Remove the collar, lay face down on a dry towel, and press until fully dry.

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