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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

3

Booths Visit Friends as Wendell Booths Marry in Manhattan

Mr and Mrs Wendell Booth of Flushing NY visit his parents Mr and Mrs W O Booth. Melitta Takaro daughter of Dr and Mrs Geza Takaro of Flushing and Wendell J Booth wed Sunday at the First Magyar Reformed church in Manhattan.

Wendell Booth Flushing N. Y W. OD. Booth Melitta Takaro Geza Takaro Flushing, N. Y Wendell J. Booth Manhattan Dr. Takaro Charles’ &. Schaeffer Philadelphia William Toth South Norwalk Alexander Teth Lancaster Takaro Erika Takaro Ronad Ss. Law Camille Hotte Edith Takaro Irma Nagy Louis Toth New Rochette Robert [Sban LaGuardia Field Gedeon Takaro George Rush Timothy Takaro Ben Peeples Booth Flushinge Asbury College Wilmore Iowa State College Ames Washington High School Northern Boulevard Plushing N.Y American Airlines

Mrs Q Hawks to lead Rainbow Girls event at Masonic Temple

Rainbow Girls hold a school of instruction at 2 pm Saturday in the Masonic Temple led by Mrs Gwen Hawks of Bloomfield. A 6:30 pm banquet follows with Caroleen Sartor chairing. evening session at 7:30 pm invites all Masons and Eastern Stars. Jane Eicher and Mrs Donald Orr coordinate events.

Masonic Temple Gwen Hawks Bloomfield Ernest Salladay Caroleen Sartor Jane Eicher Donald Orr W.rc G.A.R. Hall Rainbow Girls School of Instruction

Thanks for kindness after brother's illness and death

Mrs. J. BE. Kunath expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and after the death of her brother George KE. Crabb.

George KE. Crabb J. BE. Kunath

Costume quarrel over fringe ends in parade plan

A husband and wife argue about cutting fringe from a coat cuffs. The exchange hints at a planned public appearance as she urges haste to show a new costume. The domestic scene captures a tense moment before a social outing.

Mrs L Hoover Speaks at Lincoln P T A Meeting

Mrs L Hoover gave a talk on Leisure Time Activities at the Lincoln School P T A meeting. Committee reports, program items, and a rummage sale set for May 2 were noted plus a $25 donation to the dental fund for Eileen Jeffries.

Leo Hoover Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Glenn Wilson Glen Hayereen Darrell Ross Carl Martin P.T.A Eileen Jeffries Sehood

S and C Club Enjoys Afternoon at Nicola Home

The S and C club met Thursday with Mrs. Robert Nicola. Seven members and six guests attended as they played dance and guessing games. Prize winners were Mrs. Earnest Bowman Mrs. Howard Fisher Mrs. Glen Cray and Phyllis Bowman. Refreshments followed and next meeting with Mrs. Milt Wollrah on April 24 features the annual flower bulb or seed exchange.

Robert Nicola Earnest Bowman Howard Fisher Glen Cray Phyllis Bowman Marilee Fred Keera Kenneth Naomi Seering Milt Wollrah

Worth While Girls elect officers at Trenerry home

The Worth While Girls met Tuesday evening at Mary Jane Trenerry’s home for the annual business meeting. Dorothy Votruba was named president and Mary Jane Trenerry vice president, with Betty Ward secretary Lucille Votruba assistant secretary and Maxine Mangold treasurer. A social hour followed with games and refreshments served by Mrs Trenerry. The next meeting is set for May 13 at Dorothy Votruba’s home.

Worth Mary Jane Trenerry Dorothy Votruba Betty Ward Lucille Votruba Maxine Mangold

England Recruits Gain Milk Boost for Fitness Tests

An extra half pint of fresh milk is added to the daily ration for English army recruits who have not yet met the required physical standard. The program aims to improve strength endurance and overall conditioning among selected soldiers.

England

Local Social Calendar Updates and Club Meetings

Notices list upcoming Chapter 1 P H O initiation at 7 30 p m Mrs R E Shannon and past chiefs event with Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr 1302 BK Second St Fleur de Lis lunch at 1 with Mrs Ed Gallagher and hostess Mrs Walter Brown. numerous church and lodge group meetings including U P Ladies Aid Rebekah Lodge Presbyterian Missionary Society Naomi Unit Methodist groups and G A R Rainbow W R C and a Saturday G A R hall event with a 6 20 p m banquet call in advance

P.H.O R. E. Shannon P.m Dan Rohrer, Jr Second St. Fleur-de-Lis Ed Gallagher Walter Brown Flower Exchange Masonic Temple Garden Department Didn Sabet Harry Montgomery W. Jefferson St U.P Ladies Aid Society U. P. Church Rebekah Lodge Lo.c.f. Hall Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Bessie Wead Marion Ave Naomi Woman's Counest Christian Church Roy Brobst Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service Kenneth Smith West Third Street W. C. Hedges East Madison Howard McBride East Main Rodney Kephart Alice Shaver South Iowa Ora Gingerich South Fourth Charles Davis South Main Street E. L. Rouse Walter Jarrard J. Kennedy D. C. Griggs

Stewart School P T A Elects Officers for May Install

The Stewart School Parent Teacher Association met yesterday afternoon with second grade mothers in charge. Mrs Max Cook led as president with officers named Mrs William Putnam as assistant leader and Mrs Ted Crone as secretary treasurer. The next meeting and installation are set for Wednesday May 14.

Stewart Parent Teacher Association Max Cook Walter Brown J. M. McBurney Robert Patterson William Putnam Ted Crone Cloyce Stewart National P.T.A Thelma Luther Joe Simmering G. M. Humble R. G. Wess Fer John Blodgett Milo Steele

Swatsika Club Changes Name Without Explanation

After ten years in New Hampton the women’s social club Swatsika renamed itself to reflect the American meaning of “Good Luck.” The weekly meeting group announced the change with no stated reason.

New Hampton Swatsika Club

Federated Women Plan Convention Program in Wellman

Wellman Iowa April 17 Plans are set for the county Federated Women's clubs meeting at Weilman Methodist church on April 23. The program includes registration 9 15 assembly 9 30 with singing by Mrs Lowell Dodds and piano by Mrs Arthur Gardner prayers greetings from Mrs M L McCreedy and Mrs L W Durst plus a busy schedule of club talks vocal solos duets and presentations on federation works with luncheon and a harp recital followed by a play and a talk on Women and National Defense by Mrs H C Houghton Jr adjournment reservations due by April 20.

Wellman Federated Women's Clubs Weilman Methodist Church Lowell Dodds Arthur Gardner M.L. McCreedy Brighton L. W. Durst Sam Stephens Betty Stead Finders Keepers Muriel Marner Willard Swaetzendruber Betty Turnipseed National Defense H.C. Houghton Jr Red Oak Ross Levert

Marriage Of Robert Kupka And Jean Campbell In Louisiana

Riverside watchers report the marriage of Sergeant Robert Kupka to Miss Jean Campbell at St Joseph's Episcopal chapel in Alexandria Louisiana on April 5. The couple will reside in Oakdale near Camp Claiborne where Kupka is stationed with Lloyd Krotz and Constance among guests at a related Riverside shower event.

Riverside Joseph Kupka Robert Kupka Jean Campbell Tiffin Alexandria Thayer St. Joseph's Episcopal Chapel Walter Brown Iowa City John Campbell Edward Kupka Oakdale Camp Claiborne Sergeant Kupka Anna Krotzy Lloyd Krotz Constance Anton Malicky Richmond Elmer Mason Margaret Earl Havre Milford Cook Keota Emma Zillmer Daryl Kalona George Deatsch William Krotz Wilbur Chalupa Milt Wollrab C. J. Karel Joseph Krotz John Soukup Fred Kucera Kenneth John Krotz Henry Klein Leon Karel Beverly Mossman John Robert Soukup

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Day

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall with 18 members. Reports from committees followed, including a clothing request and a $4.25 allocation, prizes sent to Knoxville, and plans for Poppy Day and a bake sale.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall S. W. Easter

Cecil Frisk Weds Irene Ida Direks in Columbus Junction

Irene Ida Direks daughter of H G Direks Columbus Junction and Cecil Roberts Frisk son of E R Frisk Columbus Junction were married at 3 PM Sunday in the Presbyterian manse. The Rev B E Mitchell officiated a single ring ceremony with attendants Mr and Mrs Harlan Eliason. The bride wore a dark indigo guardingot with pink rose corsage. Frisk works on a Concord township farm. A later line references a jail incident involving a Griffith suspect and an arrest in Logan.

Columbus Junction Irene Ida Direks H. G. Direks Cecil Roberts Frisk E. R. Frisk Union Presbyterian Church EB. R. Mitchell Harlan Eliasoen Iowa City

Birthday greetings for many local residents

William Moore Thompson of Des Moines and Daniel R. Bicher of Brighton, both 75 year Three Quarter Century club members, have birthdays today. Other locals including Karen Caviness, John Hotle, and Mary Waggoner mark celebrations with ages ranging from 13 to 15. Mr. and Mrs. J W Cox observe a wedding anniversary, married in 1915.

William Moore ‘Thompson Des Moines Daniel R. Bicher Brighton Century Club Mr. Thompson Ohio Mr. Bicher Washington County Karen Caviness Roy Caviness Adel John Hotle West Chester Mary Waggoner Lucille Schneider Ed Bruty Laurel Statler Near West Chester Joe Cortum Pilotburg Hazel Horn J. W. Cox

Suspects Held in Poultry Theft Case Near Pisgah

Oscar and Leo Torgerson brothers living three miles south of Pisgah were arrested by Sheriff C A Buffis as alleged accomplices of a man already charged with poultry larceny. David Griffith 26 pursued the trio after seeing three men steal from his father Marion Griffith of Little Sioux.

Logan Oscar Leo Torgerson Pisgah C. A. Bulfis Tippery David Griffith Marion Griffith Little Sioux

Snowball Social Club Meeting at Fishburn Home

Ten members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Stanley Fishburns for the Snowball Social Club meeting. Two guests attended and one new member joined. Officers elected: President Mrs. Walter Kyle, Vice President Mrs. Glenn Knapp, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Glen Fuhr, Reporter Mrs. Adolph Guenther.

Stanley Fishburn Harlan O'Loughlin Oscar Sheetz Walter Neff Walter Kyle Glenn Knapp Glen Fuhr Adolph Guenther Hal Richards Harry Campbell Fishburn Gladys Knupp Dion O’loughlin

Choosing Buckles and Buttons for Wash Dresses

Avoid glued on buckles or buttons that use shanks. They detach during laundering and ruin the garment. Choose sturdier fasteners to ensure durability through washes.

Transportation schedules and lodge notices in Washington area

Regular meeting times for Westbound Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M with officers listed. Multiple railway services including Golden State Limited and Californian routes with daily, local, and limited schedules and departures for Knoxville Branch and Davenport Kansas City services. Burlington Trailways local bus schedules and ticket note for depot purchases. Agents listed as Goodlander Anderson Bell and Al Cantoni.

Golden State Limited Californian Washington California Knoxville Kansas City-Davenport Southwest Limited Generanets W. C. Bell Burlington Trailways Omaha Chicago Washington - Oe Candy Kitchen North Side Square E¢Oast AL Cantoni. Agend

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