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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1938

Page

3

Riverside Nuptials Tell Of Nora Swenka and Donald Smith

Nora Swenka and Donald Smith wed at St Marys church Riverside in a nine oclock ceremony led by Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. Attendants included twin sister Laura Swenka and best man Arthur Swenka with acolytes Wesley Pogge and Kenneth Kallaus. The couple plan to live on a farm near Douds Iowa after she, formerly of Riverside, worked at Town City and he at Town City.

Riverside St. Mary's Church Nora Swenka Donald Smith Bernard Jacobsmeier Laura Swenka Cedar Rapids Arthur Swenka Wesley Pogge Kenneth Kallaus John Swenka Town City Albert Smith Nebraska Douds John Tener Riverside Garden Club Ola O'Loughlin Birdie Godalove Wards Ards Wards Co

Marching Band Bake Sale Set for April 23 at Washington Cleaners

The marching band announces a bake sale on Saturday April 23 starting at 9 am at Washington Cleaners to raise funds.

Washington Cleaners

Social Calendar The week’s church and club events listed

Thursday 7:30 p.m. Chapter 1 PBE O meets with Titin and Edith Shields at the country club for a potluck 6:45 p.m. Friday Baptist Ladies Missionary society 1 p.m. Mrs I Fredmund. U P women’s prayer group 2:30 p.m. Mrs Dave McLaughlin. Walk in Love theme. Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 1:45 p.m. Group 1 Mrs Leland Morrison. Group 2 Mrs Harry Dye. Group 8 Elizabeth Humphreys. Group 4 Mrs Frank Crone. Christian Joint Missionary and Aid society ten cent social 2:15 p.m. Mrs Warren Stewart. M E Ladies Aid 2:39 a.m. at church Unit 4 social hour. Saturday Eureka Ladies Aid society evening Mrs Charles Nicola Families invited.

Friday Baptist Ladies Missionary Society I. Fredmund U. P. Woman's Prayer Group Dave McLaughlin Harry Dye North Marion Avenue Elizabeth Humphreys East Washington Frank Crone South Iowa Avenue Christian Joint Missionary and Aid Warren Stewart M. E Ladies Aid Society Eureka Ladies Aid Society Charles Nicola

Let Us Grow Flowers that Add Interest in Bouquets

At the home of Mrs. William O Loughlin and Mrs. Birdie God Love will lead a session on Let Us Grow Flowers that Add Interest in Bouquets. Roll call will be answered by giving a Thought of Mother's Day.

William O'Loughlin Birdie Godlove

Risk Tops Bridge Club With High Score Victory

Mrs. Robert Risk won the high score prize at the IX bridge club meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Jay Brewer's home. Mrs. Howard MacBride took second high and Mrs. Charles Faulkner received the traveling prize. The event ran at two tables and Mrs. Risk helped serve refreshments. Mr. Faulkner will host the next meeting in three weeks.

Robert Risk

James FE Adams Is Honored Guest on First Birthday

Mrs. Keith Adams hosted a birthday party for her son James Elwin Adams on his first birthday in Wellman. Guests included Mrs. Paul Hann Bruce Mrs. Francis Harbison Johnnie and others. a large white cake with a yellow candle and Easter treats were served to adults and children alike. Jimmy received gifts and the Easter decor highlighted the celebration.

Wellman Keith Adams James Elwin Adams Elizabeth Bock Paul Hann Bruce Francis Harbison Johnnie Orval Morrison Mary Jane Quincy Rice Laurel Amelia Wirtz Larry Russell Winegarden Billy Donna Nelle Adams Minnie Jennings Jimmy

Federated Clubs of Louisa County Hold Annual Meeting

Mrs W B Hiller county chairman presided at the Federated Clubs of Louisa County annual meeting in Columbus Junction at the community building. Welcome speech by Mrs J S Blair, Morning Sun response by Mrs L R Pierce, and remarks by district director Mrs R L Evans. Club reports were given and program parts presented. Women of the United Presbyterian church served dinner. New club officers elected at the meeting include Albert Toms president Mrs FE D Smylie vice president Mrs Ralph Hibbs secretary Irene Alsip assistant secretary and Mrs Harold Duncan treasurer. Program leaders were Mrs Genevieve Feddergen and Mrs G S Newnam.

Columbus Junction W. B. Hiller Oakville Federated Clubs Louisa County J. S. Blair L. R. Pierce Morning Sun R. L. Evans North English The United Presbyterian Church Beulah Luckey Albert Toms FE. D. Smylie Ralph Hibbs Irene Alsip Harold Duncan Genevieve Feddergen G. S. Newnam

Two Members Voted Into Circle At Pythian Meeting

Mrs C Harry Davis and Mrs Ode Ferguson were elected new members of the Pythian circle at a yesterday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs KF Carris. Ten members and a guest attended, with social time and refreshments at the close.

C. Harry Davis Ode Ferguson Pythian Circle KF. C. Carris Carris

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