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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1937

Page

3

Washington Country Club Dinners Begin May Sixth Committees Named

The Washington Golf and Country Club announces opening dinners begin May 6 with Stutsman as general chairman. House committee is Lester Orr Lloyd Lytle and C V Crull with Mrs BEKE. lists follow of dinners on May 6 June 10 June 24 July 22 August and September dates, with chairmen and cohosts for each event. Members are asked to confirm or adjust appointments through Mrs Stutsman to avoid confusion.

Washington Golf and Country Club Lester Orr Lioyrd Lytle C. V. Crull Beke Stutsman C. R. McCutchen HF. A. Rohwedder Roger Sherman Fe.rb. Hammer J. M. Lloyd CC. R. McCutchen Orville Rider Dave Elder Mrea. I EK. Coffey CC. W. Stewart Ed Sullivan Fred Moore Edmund Morrison Jr A. W. Clow al Baldrige Ralph Shannon Cc. W W. Alcorn Sidney Moore O. Sexton R. Bostwick Geores Morrison H. H McCleery L. A Jones Warfel der A. Keith Droz Sidney Voore O. Sexton August George Rudi Marjorie Pratt A. W., Clow T. RB. Bailey Frank Miller

Local Musicians Perform In Costume Concert

A reading at the event featured Mer in costume singing When Joshua and It Were Young. A trio including Mrs Bomberger Mabel Robison and Jeanne Stone sang Somebody's Prayer. Mrs Joe Day opened with prayer and Mrs Bomberger led group singing between courses.

Mer Joshua Mrs. Bomberger Mabel Robison Jeanne Stone Joe Day

W R C Plants Dedicates Tree In Sunset Park Tribute

More than fifty people stood in the rain as the Woman's Relief Corps planted a tree in Sunset Park to honor the Grand Army of the Republic. G A R members attended in autos, with Dr and Mrs Boice among spectators. Scouts led by Major Saul and Carl Haven helped, and Rev Vernon Carter spoke on trees and memory. The program, led by Mrs Crone, honored soldiers and pledged to keep memory alive with living memorials and plaques. Flags were presented to Boy Scouts as part of the ceremony.

Sunset Park Woman's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic J. ©. Boice J. A. Embree L. Ff. Saul Carl Haven Carl Klein Ory Ste Muself United States Grand Army I. G. White Relief Corps

Newcomers Welcome at YW Open House in Washington

About forty new residents attended the YWCA open house in the Y building to meet others. Hosts introduced guests and a committee served frappe and wafers while spring flowers and yellow tapers decorated tables. Melvin Gingerich showed Washington gardens and beauty slides, with a peek at the Yo MOGA building pool promised for future events.

Washington Y. W U. W Washington Gardens Melvin Gingerich Yo Moga Building George ¢ Stewart

Local YWCA Leaders Assist With Chairman's Meeting

The event was led by a chairman and supported by Miss Etha Dawson, Miss Lucy Langenberg, Mrs. Melvin Gingerich, and Mrs. Manton Hebner, secretary of the YY W. C. A.

Etha Dawson Lucy Langenberg Melvin Gingerich Manton Hebner

E.O.W. Club Plans May Meeting at Mrs. Greham’s Home

The E. O. W. club held a business and social gathering at Mrs. Ernest Garrett’s home with Miss Sarah Rinehart in attendance. Mrs. Joe Maxwell assisted with refreshments. The next meeting will be Tuesday May 11 at Mrs. Laura Greham’s home.

Ernest Garrett E. O. W. Club Sarah Rinehart Joe Maxwell Garrett Laura Greham

Social Calendar Notices for Community Events

Notices list Philathea Crele event Mrs Ralph Martini 623 South Third Avenue Thursday 6O G Tt bridge club 2 pm Mrs Dale Dewi son 521 South Second Avenue H J club afternoon Mrs Ed Shaila Bring thim pres Odd Fellows and Rebekahs special Lincoln P T A 4 DP me Lincoln school Pansy Hill club annual flower and seed exchange Public Affairs department luncheon Morrison's home 422 West Washington Street Mrs C W McLaughin co hostess Friday W H M 8 S of M BK church 2 30 pm Mrs Jessie Brindley goo South Third Avenue Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society book review 2 ee Mrs Will Matucha 306 East Main Street Everyone please attend Saturday Nawekahmoka Camp Fire girl 2 30 pm Mrs George Dowell 748 East Main Street ring bandages

H.J. Club Ed Shaila Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lincoln P. T. AL Lincoln School Pansy Hill Club J. Ot Wenger Morrson West Washington — Street C. W. MecLaughin Priday W. H. M M. BK Jessie Brindley

Mrs. Dale Jones Wins High Prize in Bridge Games

Mrs. Dale Jones captured the high tally in a four table siege hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Larson for the Rosemary club. Mrs. L Fr Whisler took the low score while Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Foster attended as guests. Mrs. Charles Wiley will host the next meeting on Tuesday May 11 with refreshments by Mrs. C E Fitzsimmons and Mrs. Carl Craig.

Adolph Larson Rosemary Club Dale Jones Fr. Whisler Boyd Foster Charles Wiley

Study Negro Work in Queen Esthers of West Chester

Queen Esther Circle met in West Chester on Monday at Margaret Smith’s home with Hielen Niffenegger assisting. Members discussed Negro work led by Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse, shared Negro spirituals, and observed a birthday handkerchief shower for the hostess. A picnic is planned with members bringing lunch in a sack for Sunshine sister.

West Chester Queen W. B. Rittenhouse Jesus

Shrine leaders to attend supreme session in Tulsa

Mrs H G Miller and Mrs Rose Reid will attend the supreme session in Tulsa Oklahoma May 4 5 and 6 as announced at the Damascus Shrine number 16 meeting in the Masonic Temple.

H. G. Miller Rose Reid Damascus Shrine Rose M. Reid White Shrine Tulsa Okla Masonic Temple

Birthday Anniversaries Mark Busy Day Across Town

Mrs W A Whiting turns eighty today joining the Three Quarter Century club. Mrs JT G Lee and Lucille Kurtz celebrate birthdays along with Dave Kilgore of Brighton and Mrs H B Graham Crawfordsville. Also honored are Mrs J L Mayer, seven year old Billy Swift, Patrick Swift’s son, and Fred L Mangold’s golden wedding anniversary with supper. Frances Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Porter, is thirteen today.

W A. Whiting North Fifth Avenue Three Quarter Century Club Lucille Kurtz Mrs John Kurtz Dave Kilgore Brighton H. B. Graham Crawfordsville J. Ll. Mayer Billy Swift Patrick Swift Pleasant Hill Fred L. Mangold Frances Porter Edgar Porter

Miss Nellie Tripp Reviews Congo Crosses for Mission Group

Evening meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church at Mrs. W. C. Mayhew’s home with Miss Ora Henderson leading devotionals. Miss Nellie Tripp reviewed Congo Crosses by Julia Lake Keller se berger with engaging material praised by the audience. Reports from the recent Keokuk Presbyterial convention were given by Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs E. M. McConaughy.

Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church W. C. Mayhew Ora Henderson Nellie Tripp Congo Crosses Julia Lake Kellersberger Keokuk Misa Carolyn Hamilton Mra E. M. MecConaughy

Clifford Beatty Honored At 18th Birthday Dinner

Clifford Beatty was guest of honor at a birthday dinner last evening at his aunt Miss Ella Andersons home. Relatives and friends attended. His mother Mrs. Willis Beatty baked the birthday cake, and yesterday marked his eighteenth birthday.

Clifford Beatty Ella Anderson Willis Beatty Clifford

Priscilla Club Hosts Nine Guests Tuesday

Nine guests joined twelve members at the Priscilla club meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. KR G Cherry's home. Attendees shared embarrassing moments before sixteen, enjoyed needlework, and viewed crocheted rugs afghans quilts and other handiworks while two course refreshments were served.

Priscilla Club KR. G. Cherry W. L. Alcorn C. W. McLaughlin Elmer Cherry Clara Huber Masson George Masson Dora Patterson George Foster George Brinton

Tribute to Mother Marked Rural Women's Club Roll Call

Tributes to mothers were given in response to roll call at a Rural Women's club meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Homer Jarrard. Twelve members answered roll. Mrs L C Woodburn vice president conducted the business meeting. Mrs Anna Landau read a paper on birds and the group sung Silver Threads Among the Gold. The contest followed.

Mother Rural Womens Club Homer Jarrard L. C. Woodburn Anna Landau

Local Charity Event Honors Prizes and Refreshments

Prizes were won by Mrs. L. C. Woodburn, Mrs. Burt Dill, and Mrs. Oral Norman. Mrs. Jarrard received help serving a two course refreshment by Mrs. Mae Smith.

L. C. Woodburn Burt Dill Oral Norman Jarrard Mae Smith

Civil War nickname Little Mac attached to Gen George B McClellan

The name Little Mac was given by Union soldiers during the Civil War to General George B. McClellan.

Little Mac George B. McClellan

Opportune stage for local student with Bonelli

Donald Davis of Washington Iowa will join the Bonelli concert in Cedar Rapids to appear on the same stage as Richard Bonelli famed Metropolitan Opera baritone. The three student cast will have a small part but play a crucial role in the performance. Davis will also serve in the orchestra.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Donald Davis Washington, Iowa Richard Bonelli Fa Mouse Metropolitan Opera

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