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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1941

Page

2

Local Ames Folks Visit and Spring Activities Report

Local Ames residents host guests including Mrs J B Edgington at the Ralph Scott home and Mrs J Ed Wells with son Walter Wells of Estherville. Gene Jungbluth tours from Philadelphia en route to Valmora NM. George Rudiger treks back from Neola with Mrs Dora Jones. Easter gatherings include Lieut Roger Hicher at Fort Riley. Coats sale announced by E M Bridges & Co with 20 percent off. Music week features the Iowa State Concert Band at the State gymnasium. Chester McChurch in Texas reports transfer to Fort Sam Houston for a special course.

Chester McChurch Camp Bowie Texas Earl Little Fort Sam

Hospital Discharges and Births Noted in Columbus Area

Several individuals from Columbus Junction and nearby areas are discharged from the hospital after procedures or births. Frank Kos of South Marion, and William Wiley of Washington, were discharged after tonsillectomies and other procedures. Mrs Harold Jarvis and infant Beverly Doris were discharged. A baby boy was born at 6 05 am to Mr and Mrs Thomas Berry of Columbus Junction weighing seven pounds two ounces. An admission error mislisted Ida B Hout instead of Ida B Ade.

Thomas Erry Columbus Junction Ida B. Hout Ida Bade East Washington Street

Local Residents Helper Outings and Musical Plans

Mrs Ray Redlinger and others spent yesterday in Grinnell taking Mrs R H Pieper home. De Ette Marsteller and Mildred Moffitt return to eastern and western Iowa after meetings in the Elder and Shannon offices. Milo Sorden heads to Cantril for the Van Buren county festival and conducts the 200 piece Van Buren county band in a rehearsal and as guest conductor tomorrow. John Yousling and Max Lee plan to attend the concert with Esther Stewart improving from pneumonia.

Ray Redlinger Hubert Redlinger Joe Pieper Keith Pieper Grinnell R. H. Pieper de Ette Marsteller Mildred Moffitt Iowa Elder and Shannon Milo Sorden Cantril John Yousling Max Lee

Taylor Weds Marion Maulsby in Pasadena California

The marriage of Miss Marion Maulsby and John F. H. Taylor took place Sunday at 4 pm in the First Methodist church Pasadena California. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Albert Edward Day. After a brief Southern California trip the couple will reside at 362 North Marengo Avenue Pasadena.

Marion Maulsby John F. H. Taylor First Methodist Church Pasadena California Albert Edward Day

J C Students Attend Wiener Roast at Don Wylie Home

About fifty Junior College students gathered for a wiener roast at the Don Wylie residence west of town last evening. Jack Mace chaired the bonfire committee and Paul Fry led the transportation committee with Althea Montgomery and Walter Lussky from the faculty among the attendees.

Don Wylie Jack Mace Paul ‘Fry Althea Montgomery Walter Lussky

Social calendar notes for local clubs and meetings

Notices list events for P.E.O. chapter initiation at 7 30 p m Mrs R B Shannon Wic T Walnut Woman's club afternoon meeting postponed from Apr 1 Lexington Ladies Aid at 1 30 p m Flower exchange Kolah club West Chester Federated church social club all women invited refreshments by Mrs Louie Harley etc. Eastern Star pinochle party Masonic Temple Fleur de Lis luncheon with Mrs Ed Gallagher and Mrs Walter Brown Friday Commandery pot luck dinner nature at Masonic Temple Garden department 7 30 p m U P Ladies Aid 2 30 p m at U P church L O O hall Rebekah Lodge 8 p m Presbyterian Women's Missionary society 130 pan Mrs Bessie Weak 602 N Marion Ave Saturday W R C meeting 2 30 p m G A R hall

P.E.O Rbe Shannon Wic.t Vernon Crull S. 4Th Ave Z. F. Barker Walnut Woman's Club William Bealer Apri Lexington Ladies Aid Flower Exchange Kolah Club Clayde Knupp West Chester Federated Church Social Club All Women of Community Louie Harley Edith Munro Dan Rohrer, Jr Second St Masonic Temple Fleur-de-Lis Ed Gallagher Walter Brown Harry Montgomery W. Jefferson St U.P. Ladies Aid Society U. P. Church Rebekah Lodge LOO Hall Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Pan Bessie Weak Marion Ave

Republican Women Name Committees in Washington Club

The Women's Republican club of Washington met at Mrs. Harry Montgomery's home with good attendance. President Mrs. William Beggs led the meeting and devotions as committees were named for publicity, ways and means, legislative, program, membership, hospitality, music, and parliamentarian. Executive-board members and the study program on Lindbergh, Southern exposure, and the Food Stamp Plan were discussed. The next meeting will consider Howard Edelman's testimony, challenged for lack of proper service. Mayse allegedly testified about a 14 year old's marriage to a 27 year old.

Women’s Republican Club of Washington Harry Montgomery William Beggs Phil Weldin Frank Harden Franklin Bostwick, Jr D. D. Davis D. W. Harvey C. W. McLaughlin Robert Schell T. A.michels James O'Loughlin Riverside J. N. Irwin Brighton George M. Lord Ainsworth Fred Lindenmeyer West Chester J. C. Allen Crawfordsville David Lawrence Colonel Lindbergh Harvey Meek Howard Edelman St. Louis Magaret Edelman Des Moines Charles Brown Mayse

Merry Maid Club Meets With Alice Richardson

The Merry Maid club met Tuesday evening with Alice Richardson. President Mildred Musil opened the session, and minutes were approved. Eight members and five guests attended. prizes went to Dorothy Salladay and Wilma Norman.

Merry Maid Club Alice Richardson Dorothy Salladay Wilma Norman Cathleen Godfrey Dixie Simmons Maybelle Brown Alice Wulf Connie Moriarty Evelyn Hoxworth

Des Moines Man Acquitted On Perjury Charge

Harry Mayse, 24, of Des Moines, was acquitted in district court after Judge O J Henderson directed a verdict of acquittal. The defense sought dismissal citing lack of corroborating state evidence and an error in service of a motion for additional witnesses.

Harry Mayse Boone Des Moines District Court O. J. Henderson Connec

Damascus Shrine Installs Officers At Public Ceremony

Mrs. O E Schmitt was installed worthy high priestess of Damascus Shrine No 10 at a public ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Installing officer Mrs Ethyle F Lee of Pittsburgh was assisted by Rainbow girls and visiting members from nearby shrines. A full program followed with readings solos dances and presentations.

O. E. Schmitt Damascus Shrine No. 10 Masonic Temple Ethyle F. Lee Pittsburgh, Penn Milo Sorden Schmitt Jane Eicher John Winga Roger Sherman Georgeanne Rudiger Douglas Dowell Rosamond Harwood Eugene Dunlap Esther Hays Pittsburgh Rose M., Reid Jessie Means Goldie Miller Edith Hemmings W.O H. G. Miller FP. M. Dodder Irene Bickford

Mrs McCleary Speaks to Circle in Community Meeting

Mrs. Myrtle McCleary, longtime missionary in Elat West Africa for forty years, spoke at the McCleary Circle gathering hosted by Mrs. William Graf. Officers for the new year were installed by Dr. F W Eastwood. lineup includes Graf as chairman and Leland Carriss as vice chair.

McCleary William Graf Dessie Hofert Mable Shields F. W. Eastwood Leland Carris Tom Berdo Myrtle McCleary Elat West Africa Fairfield

Meeting Host Serves Refreshments After Fairfield Arrival

A guest arrived from Fairfield and attended a meeting where refreshments were served by the hostesses after the session.

Fairfield

Meaning of Hadj and Hadji in Islam

Hadj refers to the religious pilgrimage to Mecca required of Muslims at least once in a lifetime. A pilgrim is called a hadji or hajji, terms used to describe someone who has completed the pilgrimage.

Mecca

Many Birthdays Today Across Communities

Myrna Arlene Conrad and Lavina Ann Schantz celebrate their first and seventh birthdays respectively. Mrs. W A Wilson marks a birthday, as do Wellman residents Mrs. Harold Patterson and Berthold Schneider. Out-of-town celebrants include Mrs. Charles Schiebel, John Lee Johnson, Mrs. Carlo Anderson, Marjorie Ann Brinning, Mrs. Charles George, Mrs. RB Kephart, Bette Beem Blossom, Merle Warner, Gladys Staider, and John Amrine.

Myrna Arlene Conrad Lavina Ann Schantz Dave Schantz Shiloh W. A. Wilson Wellman Harold Patterson Berthold Schneider Charles Schiebel Harmony Community John Lee Johnson Walter Johnson Carlo Anderson Pilotburg Marjorie Ann Brinning Forest Brinning Wellston Charles George RB. W. Kephart Bette Beem Blossom Merle Warner Gladys Staider John Amrine

Betty Snakenberg Hosts Susannah Girls Meeting

The Susannah girls of the Methodist church gather at Betty Snakenberg’s home for a meeting and pot luck supper. Twenty three members attended with one new member Gwendolyn Ramseyer and guests Virginia Gibson Laura Holden and Helen Sheetz. Elaine Thomassen led the meeting in the absence of President Jean Applegate. Dororthy Bear led the business session. The next gathering will be May 20 at the Stutsman home.

Susannah Methodist Church Betty Snakenberg Gwendolyn Ramseyer Virginia Gibson Laura Holden Helen Sheetz Jean Applegate Elaine Thomassen Dorothy Bear Stutsman

Regular Meeting of Pythian Sisters

One application was balloted upon and accepted at the Pythian Sisters meeting held last evening at the hall. Initiation will be held May 6 with Mrs. G. A. Reinert and Mrs. Pearl Parcell serving on the refreshment committee. During the business meeting $27.50 for altruistic work was reported. Since there was no further business, the meeting closed in regular form.

Pythian Sisters G. A. Reinert Pearl Parcell

Ellen Buser and Lawrence Baker wed in Keota

Mr and Mrs J H Buser of Conesville announce the marriage of their daughter Ellen to Lawrence Baker son of Mr and Mrs Howard Baker of Keota. The ceremony took place April 4 at the Evangelical and Reformed church parsonage with attendants Poroth Baker and Omar Black of Keota. The couple will reside on a farm near Lexington.

Jotn H. Buser Conesville Ellen Lawrence Baker Howard Baker Keota C. W. Klein Evangelical and Reformed Church Poroth’ Baker Omar Black

M. E. Service Guild Holds First Meeting At Church

The Woman's Christian Service Guild of the Methodist church met last evening with Mary Westphal. Mrs. Leigh Soule sponsored nine members attended. Officers were elected and plans made for the next meeting the last week of April with Louise Porter. Installation and charter presentation will be part of ceremonies.

Woman's Christian Service Guild The Methodist Church Mary Westphal Leigh Soule Louise Porter

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P. S Wolf Floral CO J. EB. Edgington of Ames Ralph Scott J. Ed Wells Mrs Walter Wells Estherville Gene Jungbluth Philadelphia Penn Valmora N. Mex Reister Bros George Rudiger Morrow Neola Dora Jones Burlington L. M. Eicher Jane Velma Finke Lieut Roger Hicher Fort Riley Man G. E. Frey Cy Bush Res Sah Ben MecChurch Clay Blanchard George McChurch Jack McChurch John McChurch Rock Island E. M. Bridges & Co Richard Birney Iowa State State Frank Kos South Marion William Wiley Robert Greene Columbus TaHoon Harold Jarvis Beverly Doris Hunsaker Shoe Repair Shop Esther Stewart J. C W.R.C G.A.R Mildred Musil Mary Moriarty April Frances Fisher Lemmon’s Pharmacy Effie Sehmitt Shepherds Cloyee Gault Maye Roth Shepherds, Co F. Anderson Minnie Bidwell Lulu Long Nellie Dordder Marguerite Swift Maude Snakenberey Worthy Herald Della McBride L. W. Soule King Howard McBride Queen Helen Bowers Harper Ruth Pine Mildred Blattner Ella Cole Florence Sherman Worthy Guardian Margaret Anderson Worthy Guard Paul Snakenberg Queens Leora Dodder Anna Valenta Maris Shafer Anna White Rose van Dorin Pearl Kennedy King’s Guards Victor Blattner R. D. van Dorin A. W. Yard Wisie Long John McConskey Golca Robertson Hsearts Juanita Mathers Mildred Kennedy 0. BE. Schmitt M. McCleary Cc. V. Crull Ellen Buser M. E. Service Guild Michaels Stern Freeman and Fortune Freeman Master Fitters Shkosh Santorize Star Brand B. & B. Clothing Store
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