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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1939

Page

3

Kolosicks Hold Seventh Annual Reunion in Washington Park

The Kolosick family held its seventh annual reunion Sunday in Washington Park, drawing ninety-two relatives and friends for a big dinner. President Joe Olosick of Ainsworth led a brief business meeting with officers reelected. 1940 reunion planned for Wellman Park. Individuals from Hoisington to Washington and beyond attended, including numerous Kolosick family members from Iowa and neighboring states.

Kolosick Union Washington Joe Olosick Ainsworth Wellan Park Warren Rude Will J. Susank Albert S. Susank Hoisington Kans Wayne Kolosick John ‘“Arsten Wilburray Dorothy Mae Johntte Orvil Kolosick Frank Kolosick Everette Bell North English Oster Kolosick James Will Gladwin

Kupka Family Reunion Set at Riverside Park Sunday

The Kupka family plans a reunion at Riverside Park on Sunday August 13. Attendees are urged to bring family photos and a shared dish for the combined picnic event hosted by relatives in the area.

Kupka Riverside Park

Riverside Garden Club Meeting Delights Members and Guest

The Riverside Garden club met with nine members and one guest Inez Sweeting. Mrs. Victoria Griffin hosted a three minute talk and several program items followed including "A Wild Animal Native to Town" and "The Agaves, a Remarkable Group of Useful Plants." The club plans an August 18 meeting with a talk by Mrs. Freda Allen and Mrs. Arleigh Frost presenting "Putting Wood Waste to Work."

Riverside Riverside Garden Club Victoria Griffin Inez Sweeting Freda Allen Birdie Godlove Hos

Honor Newlyweds at Church Party

In Rabio Town Aug 9 a reception and shower at the church honored Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Snider. Twenty seven gift packages hid for a treasure hunt directed couples through verses. Final clues led to a basement table of gifts. Two songs and refreshments followed. 100 attended.

Mrs. Snider

Birthday notices from multiple readers celebrate diverse ages

Keota resident Mrs W L Strain marks a long life milestone as a Three Quarter Century member born in 1870. Other local birthdays include Mrs W M Beal Max Coffman B E Babb Fay Rowe of Wellman Roy Page of Pilotburg Ferreol Welch son of Sherm Welch of Washington turns 25 Mrs J B Randles reaches 73 Billy Murphy ages 16 Ginger Weatson turns 2 and Kathryn Perrin is honored today.

W. L. Strain Keota Iowa W. M. Beal Max Coffman BE. Babb Fay Rowe Wellman Roy Page Pilotburg Ferreol Welch Pueblo, Colo Sherm Welch Washington

Wo Society Picnic at Sunset Park This Friday

The Wo Society of Haskins invites members to a picnic at Sunset Park this Friday at 1650 hours. Members should bring a dish to share and report to the park pavilion for gathering details.

Wo Society of Haskins Sunset Park

Wellman Dinner Honors Mrs Delbert Maxwell Birthday

Mrs Merle Enfield and Mrs Chas Green hosted a surprise birthday dinner Thursday honoring Mrs Delbert Maxwell. Attendees included Mr Maxwell Mr Green Mr Enfield and Robert Curt of Iowa City. Will Turnipseed couple hosted Dr and Mrs D Miller and sons Jay and Roger at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs L W Durst also present.

Frank Wilson Wellman Merle Enfield Chas. Green Delbert Maxwell Maxwell Mr Maxwell Mr. Green Enfield Robert Curt Iowa City Will Turnipseed D. Miller Jay Roger L. W. Durst

Hantt Reunion Held at Columbus Chautauqua Park

The twelfth annual Hantt families reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park elected Mrs. Emma Heindel of Columbus City president Hale Hantt named vice president and Miss Dorothy Hantt secretary treasurer A program and readings from absent members were part of the event with sixty attendees from Columbus Junction and surrounding communities.

Columbus Junction Emma Heindel Columbus City Hantt Columbus Chautauqua Park Hale Hantt Dorothy Hantt Frank Strickland Brooklyn N. Y M. W. Klotz Burton Butler Minneapolis Minn Fox Weedpark Muscatine Sherman Fox Riverside Burton Fox Des Moines Rock Island West Liberty

Wellman Area Reunions And Visits Over Weekend

Marian joined Mr and Mrs Elmer Yoder for supper Saturday. Wellman High School 1918 graduates held a reunion at Wellman Park with eighteen members present and plans to meet again next year. Family guests included Earl Norman Dr Horner and several children. Numerous local residents hosted and attended dinners and gatherings in Wellman, Keota, and surrounding areas.

Marian Elmer Yoder Wellman High School Wellman Park Earl Carrie McArtor Merle Enfield Charley Forbes Opal John Kite West Liberty Elmer Forbes Harold Louise Ann Frank Skala Betty Jean Emily Mae Ray Forbes Wilbur LeRoy Conesville Mra Roy Forbes Lone Tree Enfield Charley Green Irvin Goodwin Vella Maplethorpe Chas. Durian, Jr Keota Jesse James Sigourney George Struble Iowa City Wellman Warren Straw Mary Linda Joe Ward Lydia Ruth

Community notes reflect family reunions and club gatherings

Wellman hosts a large family reunion at the Henn home with relatives from Cedar Falls Monro e Lone Tree Wheatland Cedar Rapids Anamosa Garretsville Ohio and more. Elite club members sew quilt blocks and enjoy refreshments. Royal Neighbors meet with guests Lilian Haight and Judith Kay Gingerich plus a potluck and business session led by Mrs. Ralph Bull.

Frank Wilson Wellman J. H. Peet Audry Cedar Falls Ray Zerbey Bernard Wm. M. Warrick Monroe Ross Rayner Lone Tree Robert Stoffer Wheatland Arthur Burroughs Cedar Rapids Kk. W. Miller Martelle John Miller Lisbon W. L. Miller Anamosa Harold Hrockman Garretsville Ohio Edward Henn Marcia Louise Margaret Henn Brockman Wyoming

Humming Sand Hill in Sinai Described as Bell Peak

In the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea’s eastern shore stands Jebel Nakus, the Hill of the Bell. The sand hill emits a humming sound like a toy top, rising and falling with the dunes.

Peninsula of Sinai Red Sea

Ward Gilliland Visits Sigourney Friend Circle

Ward Gilliland of Sigourney spent Tuesday and yesterday in town visiting friends and catching up with locals. He enjoyed informal gatherings and shared updates during his stay.

Ward Gilliland of Sigourney

Tlowa City visitors Mrs McElhinney and daughter

Mrs. Joe McElhinney and her daughter Julia from Tlowa City were visitors here last evening.

Joe McElhinney Julia Tlowa City

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