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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1938

Page

3

D A R Delegates Appoint National Defense Leaders

Mrs. Imogene Emery of Cedar Rapids named chair of National Defense via Patriotic Education the National Society D A R. Reports list Iowa national vice chairmen and committee appointees including Mrs. EK D Ross Ames and Miss Edna Dahlin Cherokee. Board meetings scheduled with regional gatherings in Sept and a spring conference March 7 to 9 1939 at Fort Des Moines Hotel.

Imogene Emery Cedar Rapids National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Emery Harry EB. Narey Spirit Lake Iowa Henry M. Robert, Jr Washington D. C EK. D. Ross Ames Radio J. O. Elder Washington Historical Magazine Edna Dahlin Cherokee Lois Johnson Des Moines PD. A. R. Good Citizenship Continental Congress Pilgrims John B. Grieg Eatherville National Committee of the Advancement of American Music Walter W. Topp Des Oren EF. Smith Edith Sondre Naytor Clear Lake C. H. Dwelle Northwood Willa Miller Atlantic Clair W. Parker Waterloo John A. Hull Boone May A Hins Adel L. W. Kimberly Iowa City Harold D. Barnes Clinton W. R. Bedell Orville Elder S. M. Martin Ft. Madison Blanche Wingate Almeda B. Harper Sioux City Keokuk Creston Northcentral Northeast Cedar Falls Hotle Fort Des Moines

Social calendar notes for local clubs and gatherings

A compilation of upcoming social events and meetings across multiple organizations. Booster club picnic at Sunset Park Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Bring meat and two dishes. Various ladies aides and clubs hold afternoons, potlucks, breakfasts, and meetings at country clubs, halls, and churches through Friday.

Booster Club Sunset Park

Party Honors Rollin B Organ of Chicago Tonight

Chicago visitor Rollin B Organ was feted at a courtesy party hosted by cousin Mrs Pearl Whistler at Mrs Marsh W Bailey’s home. Guests included Mrs Frank Marshall, Mrs Geo Baxter, Lawrence Whaley and others, with readings by Mrs Whistler.

Rollin B. Organ Chicago Pearl Whistler Marsh W. Bailey Organ Frank Marshall Geo. Baxter Lawrence Whaley Evanston, Ill W. R. Mount Charles Hebner Henry Richer Ida Bailey Bateman

Local Ladies Visit in Wellman Afternoon

Mrs Minnie Jennings and Mrs Carl Crossett with daughter Martha Jean visited yesterday afternoon with Mrs Keith Adams in Wellman alongside Mrs Earl Bickford and her sister Mrs William Arnold of Kansas City.

Minnie Jennings Carl Crossett Martha Jean Earl Bickford William Arnold Kansas City Keith Adams Wellman

Birthday Day Notes From Crawfordsville

Richard Dean Kratter turns 11 while visiting grandparents in Crawfordsville. Jimmy Rich, son of Ed Rich, and Mrs Dow Bishop of Pilotburg are among those celebrating birthdays today. Eugene Wade Chalupa, Charles Crone, Rodney Davis, Harold Briley, and Barbara Jean Redlinger also mark birthdays today.

Richard Dean Kratter J. CC. Mitchell Crawfordsville Jimmy Rich Crawfordavii Ed Rich Dow Bishop Pilotburg Eugene Wade Chalupa Edward Chalupa Charles Crone Rodney Davis Harold Briley

Helpful Household Hints Two By Two Kitchen Tips

A column offers duplicate kitchen gear ideas two by two saving small costs. It suggests sewing worn sweater wear, top range baking innovations, jelly gifts, wax paper cups, machine sewing aids, and various recipes and cleaning tips. It also covers marshmallow custard fix, onion juice extraction, ice chopper cleaning, spray guns for dust, bacon prep, and creative ice mold methods.

Prairie Flower church Ice Cream Social and Kephart Reunion

Announcement notes an ice cream social at Prairie Flower church Thursday evening with public invitation. Also lists Kephart reunion on Sunday August 7 at Sunset Park with rain plan in Christian church dining room and invita tions to relatives.

Prairie Flower Ehuren Kephart Sunset Park Christian Church

D. of V Picnic Set for August 25

The annual Daughters of Union Veterans picnic and families will be held August 25 at Mrs. Lillian Hayes home. Date chosen at last evenings regular Daughters meeting in the G A R hall with routine business dominating the agenda.

Presbyterian College Marsh W. Bailey East Washington Street Lillian Hayes G. A. R. Hall

Birthday gratitude to Relief Corps by grateful couple

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. George thank the Women's Relief corps for birthday kindness on July 28. Members called in a body and brought birthday cake and ice cream to help celebrate, and their thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

J. R. George Women's Relief Corps Mrs. George Relief Corps

Leader Hosts Headliners 4-H Club All Day Meeting

An all day Headliners 4 H club gathering at leader Mrs Golia Miller home included seven members and three guests Mrs Finney Julia Harvey and Ruth Miller. Members completed record books labeled jars and prepared exhibits for achievement week. Demonstration team members are Faye Schoonover Jean Sigafouse and Martha Birka.

Headliners 4-H Club Golia Miller Finney Julia Harvey Ruth Miller Faye Schoonover Jean Sigafoose Martha Birka Mrs. Miller Ruth

Dr and Mrs Reid Silver Wedding Celebration in Washington

The Rose Reid club of Iowa and husbands gathered in Washington to honor Dr and Mrs Fred Reid on their silver wedding anniversary. Guests dined at North Side cafe with floral decor and themed favors. The Reids hosted an afternoon at home with ice cream and cake on the lawn and received many congratulatory cards.

Rose Reid Iowa Washington Fred Reid Mrs. Reid

Women's Mission to Have Luncheon

The afternoon division of the Women's Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church will host a potluck luncheon Friday at 1 o'clock. Hosts are Mrs. Frank Miller and her mother Mrs. G W Hay. Members should bring their own table service. The secretary will read a report from the general missionary society meeting.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Wayne Country Club Earl Booth Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Caldwell Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Ainsworth E. S Stransky Carl D. Anderson St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society C. Oo. C West Chester Emery Shellman Og.” Seconecian Mabel Johnson Country Club Independent Club M. KE Aki A. T. Rathmel Frank Miller G. W. Hay Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church General Missionary Society

Benefit Group Notes Donations and Guests

The club voted ten dollars for the blind benefit and pledged twenty five dollars for next year. Guests celebrating with Dr and Mrs Reid included Earl G. Miller of Des Moines, candidate for secretary of state, and several Des Moines and Ottumwa residents. A sale ad follows the report.

Mrs. Reid Earl G. Miller Des Moines Miller Mable Hild H. H. Williams Pearl Hanson Steve Dennis Lou Finnerup Clinton J. E. Hull Mary Hull Elizabeth Bruce Robert Matthew Bruce Ottumwa Virgil Knerr Kalona R. FE. Roudebush Clara Smith Ames Thomas Burke Toledo Ohio

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