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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

3

West Chester Pythian Sisters Attend Keota Initiation

Keota hosted a Pythian school of instruction and initiation on Tuesday evening with West Chester Pythian Sisters represented by Mrs. Robert Eckles, Mrs. Keith Statler, Mrs. Jim Stancer, Mrs Merle Thrapp, Mrs. Jack Hotle, Mrs. Charles Spinler, Mrs. Eldin Bauer, Mrs. Glen Widmer, Mrs Wilbur West, and Mrs Ed Testroet.

West Chester Pythian Keota’s Pythian School of Instruction Robert Eckles Keith Statler Jim Stancer Merle Thrapp Jack Hotle Charles Spinler Eldin Bauer Glen Widmer Wilbur West Ed Testroet

Order of Foresters Holds April Meeting

Riverside April 29 The April meeting of Mrs Laurel Statler Mrs Fred Ladehoff Mrs Ralph Orr Mrs Homer Brinning Mrs David Bauer and Mrs Ray Hough. An invitation was extended to the West Chester Sisters to attend instruction at Fairfield on May 3 at 7 30 p m.

Laurel Statler Fred Ladehoff Ralph Orr Homer Brinning David Bauer Ray Hough West Chester Fairfield

St Rita’s Court installs new officers in Catholic order

St Rita’s Court Womens Catholic Order of Foresters met at Mrs R H Heitzman home for a regular session and officer installation led by Rose Dautremont with conductresses C V Dautre ont and Melvin Bone. Inducted were Miss Dautremont chief ranger Mrs Edward J Kuenemann vice chief ranger Miss Shebeck recording secretary Mr R H Heitzman financial secretary Mrs Elmo Knittel treasurer Mrs C V Dautremont and Mrs Melvin Bone conductresses Mrs John Knittel sentinel and Mrs William Griffin Matilda Wieland and Mrs Clement Dautremont trustees. Evening included a dance with Mrs Elmo Knittel as first place and Mrs Edward Bushek as consolation winner. Refreshments were served by Mrs Heitzman and her daughter Miriam.

Rose Dautremont C. V. Dautreont Melvin Bone Miss Dautremont Edward J. Kueneman Shebeck R. H. Heitzman Elmo Knittel C. V. Dautremont Conductreses John Knittel Sentinel William Griffin Matilda Wieland Clement Dautremont Edward Bushek

Costume Jewelry Pins and Clips at Duncan's

Costume jewelry pins and clips to brighten suits and jackets priced from $1 to $5. Duncan's offers a wide choice in styles and sizes. Consider a new dress for Mother and let her pick or have her choose her own selection.

Duncan's

Social Calendar Notices for the Week

Calendar items include St James Study club 8 pm Mrs Paul Horak Thursday Washington Chapter O E S 5 00 p m Masonic Temple New Haven Ladies Aid all day meeting Potluck at noon and officer elections Cedar Township Homemaker 1 30 pm Mrs Raymond Whisler Saturday W R C 2 pm Legion Hall Monday Afternoon Literature 2 20 pm Mrs Boyd Herdo White Shrine Bridge Party 2 pm Masonic Temple Y W C A executive board 7 30 pm Y W rooms Rainbow Girls 7 30 Masonic Temple

St. James Paul Horak Washington Masonic Temple New Haven White Shrine Y.W

Birthday notices and anniversaries listed for multiple families

The column lists birthdays for Duane J Wittmer in Chicago and several others including Rosalie Combs Sheetz Lloyd Foster Winfred Smith Helen Kathryn Sueppel Jesse Radda Betty Jo Anderson Linda Sue Huisman age details for Victor Bowen 11 Linda 3 William Harold Zager 5 Cathryn Anna Jarrard 8. It also notes wedding anniversaries for Mr Everette Schmitt and Mr Mrs Roy W Kuntz 15th anniversary today.

Duane J. Wittmer Ezra Wittmer Wayland Chicago Lloyd Foster Rosalie Combs Sheetz W. B Dupuis Winfred Smith Helen Kathryn Sueppel Jesse Radda Betty Jo Anderson Muscatine Dougal Allen Cole Victor Bowen J. C. Bowen Linda Sue Huisman William Harold Zager Delbert Zager Ainsworth Cathryn Anna Jarrard Clarence Jarrard

Tribute to Mother noted at club meeting

Members and audience guessed identities of attendees as color movies from the McGinnis trip West were shown. Mrs Charles Rademaker led piano solos while refreshments were served by Mrs Her bert Campbell and Mrs C E Bassler with white tapers and sweet peas decorating the table.

Charles Rademaker Herbert Campbell C. E. Bassler Mae Wallace Donald Sands Austin Stephens Charles Jenkins Clarence Richards Don Rabenold John Bueneke Claude Kilgore Delbert Evans William Smart Earnest Jones W. L. McGinnis

Ainsworth Sorosis Holds Guest Party

The Ainsworth Sorosis group hosted a Friday evening gathering at Mrs. William A. McCinnis residence. Mrs. Mac Wallace planned entertainment featuring biographical sketches of famous people.

Ainsworth Sorosis William A. McCinnis Mac Wallace

Rosemary Club Meeting At P. Whisler Home

The Rosemary club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs P F Whisler on Tuesday evening with members and families in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Raymond Whisler and sons Stephen and Lawrence. Bridge across five tables produced high scores for Mrs Mace Davis and Lloyd Marek and low scores for Mrs Charles Rothlisberger and Harry Drake. Seasonal refreshments were served after the game.

Rosemary Club P. F. Whisler Raymond Whisler Stephen Lawrence Whisler Mace Davis Lloyd Marek Charles Rothlisberger Harry Drake

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Keota Order of Foresters Riverside Sas St. Rita’s Court Womens Catholic Order of Foresters Jom Duncan Hoisery Priday Cedar Township Legion Boyd Herdo Order of Rainbow Girls Mrs Everette Schmitt Roy W. Kuntz Rkrides Ed McConnell Buster Brown Gang Rosemary P. Whisler Home Freshie Ain Reg Yeomery Mead Great Riverside Wards Riverside Blazer
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