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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1936

Page

3

Catharine Hull Weds Dr. Charles Van Riper in Family Ceremony

Catharine Jane Hull wed Dr. Charles Van Riper this morning at 9 in the Hull home with 60 relatives present. The ceremony was read by Dr. Frederick Witzigman, and a three course breakfast followed. The bride, a 1927 Washington high school graduate and 1981 Iowa alumna, will live in Kalamazoo after September 10 as Van Riper starts a speech clinic at Western State Teachers College.

Catharine Jane Hull Charles van Riper Champion Mich Henry C. Hull Frederick Witzigman Oelwein Methodist Church Charles Grayson Elder Mrs. J. ©. Elder Louise Null Mary Ruth Berdo Margaret Ann Jungbluth Alice McDaniel Marjorie Pratt Mildred Davison Don Welsh Phi Beta Sota Minneapolis van Riper University of Michigan University of Iowa Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi North Woods Kalamazoo Western State Teachers College Paul van Riper Witzigman Eleanor Remley Anamosa Arnold Hilden George Egland Minn Helen Horihan Lanesboro Josephine Bailey Chicago Josephine Hull Robert Milisen Winifred Startsman Eleanor Biggs Iowa City C. R. Smith Onslow Robert Mason Mabel Quail Hart, Mich Bloomington Ill C. T. Bartlett Washington, Pa Densmore Guthrie Moline Til

Sunset Circle Holds Park Picnic in Washington

The Sunset Circle held its annual picnic at Sunset Park in Washington on Thursday with good attendance. Attendees enjoyed viewing exhibits in the log cabin. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Claire Holmes with the contest losers entertaining the winners.

Sunset Circle Sunset Park Washington Claire Holmes

Reunion Thursday of H. S. Class of 1926

The girls of the Class of 1926 will hold a reunion in Sunset park on Thursday noon August 13. Mrs. Hazel Payne Godwin is chairman of the committee. Members are asked to meet near the log cabin as hear noon as possible and to bring a basket dinner. All the girls of the class are urged to attend this ten year reunion and to bring the children.

Sunset Park Hazel Payne Godwin H. HH. Club Spencer Reed Country Club Co. R McCutchen Prairie Flower Mission Circle W. D. Booth Anna Reeves Helen Anderson al Booth C. T UV Elizabeth Hawthorne Naval Woman's Club Clarence Jackson Chautauqua Tebekeh Club O. O. PF Walnut Woman's Club D of V's Lillian Hayes Priday Friendship Club George Wallace M. EB Ed Gallagher

Messengers Hold Reunion at Sunset Park

The second annual Messenger reunion gathered forty people for dinner Sunday at Sunset Park. Next year’s gathering is set for August 29 at Wayland Park with many Messengers and relatives listed as attendees.

Messenger Sunset Park Wayland Park C. E. Messenger Osie Ous Clarence Denis Messenger David Messenger Harold Messenger Elmina Virginia Harold, Jr Joyce Ann Glenn Miler Mildred Jean Glenn, Jr Cloyce Messenger Cloyce, Jr Rose Mary Irlvin Startz Irene Lucile Howard Dwight Messenger Joe Conrad Vernon Leroy Grace John Messenger Gerald Edwards Clarence Griffin

Standard Bearers Visit Missionary Group

The Woman's Home Missionary society hosted the Standard Bearers at a covered dish luncheon in the church parlors on Thursday.

Ainsworth Woman's Home Missionary Society

Stapp and Klotz families Reunion at Junction Park

The Stapp and Klotz families held their annual reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park in Junction on Sunday with over 459 total attendees across five gatherings. Notables included Roy Stapp and Flora Stapp of Davenport, and Charles Hendrickson among others. George Stapp of Cotter presided as president with Garry Stapp as vice president and J D Darrow as secretary treasurer. The Green family also met at the same park with 65 attendees. officers elected were Faye Green president Rex Smith vice president and Leah Smith secretary treasurer. Plans are set for the 1937 picnic on the second Sunday in August.

Columbus Junction Stapp Bailey J. D. Quinn Ainsworth George Stapp Cotter Garry Stapp J. D. Darrow the Park Columbus Chautauqua Park Frank Green Max Green Newtown Faye Green Rex Smith Leah Smith Letts Eva James Wapello Dorothy Smith James Green Columbus City Howard Green

Mrs C W Cochran Takes S S Class to Picnic

Crawfordsville reports Mrs C W Cochran led a Sun- age high school class on a picnic dinner outing. The event gathers girls and boys for a communal midday meal and social time.

C. W. Cochran S. S Crawfordsville

Augustine Reunion Draws Descentants From Across Several States

About 70 descendants of Michael Augustine attended the twenty third annual Augustine reunion Sunday at Sunset park. Relatives traveled from Chicago Kansas City Burlington Oskaloosa Delta Rose Hill Keota West Chester Washington and Dutch Creek township. Greeley Baker of Chicago filmed color footage of the families and a panoramic scene.

Augustine Sunset Park Michael Augustine Chicago Kansas City Burlington Oskaloosa Delta Rose Hill Keota West Chester Washington Dutch Creek Township Lou Augustine Charles Augustine Augusta W Luithly A. B. Schmoeller R. L. McCaleb Grace Sparks L. B. Luithly Rubio Fred Sheetz Ed Christenson W. EK. Luithly Richland Greeley Baker Boulder Dam Mt. Shasta Glacier National Park Seattle Victoria British Columbia Puget Sound

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Gatherings

Week of events across churches clubs and societies with meetings at St Pauls Grace Hill West Chester and Sunset Park. Notable items include Harmony Club picnic Sun events at Sunset Park and various afternoon gatherings hosted by Chautauqua Naval Woman's Club and Walnut Women's Club.

Harmony Club Sunset Park Rosemary Club Chas Rothlisberger Glenn Fuhr Minnie Smith Sexton Grace Hill Ladies Aid West Chester Ladies Aid K. C. Temple Merle Eckles U and Club Dill Bolleaun Jackson Robert Eckles

Day school class enjoys all day Mt. Pleasant picnic

The Metho dist church day school class led by Mrs. C. W. Cochran had a lovely day at an all day picnic in Mt. Pleasant on Friday. Their activities included a visit to the State hospital.

C. W. Cochran Mt. Pleasant State Hospital

Prize Winning Recipes From Grand Central Palace Contest

The article reports first prize winner Mrs. Alberta Moore of Santa Rosa California in a Cook-Off at the Women s National Exposition of Arts and Industries in New York. It lists her menu Tomato juice Hors d oeuvres Pot roast with eye noodles Frozen fruit salad Pumpkin goody and details several accompanying recipes. Second prize went to Mrs. Haynsworth of Florida with a six men stage dinner menu including shrimp cocktail sirloin steak and pear salad.

Grand Central Palace New York Home Arts Alberta Moore Santa Rosa Calif Haynsworth Florida

Shower Held for August Bride Dorothy Leet

A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Dorothy Leet by Mrs Richard Leet and Miss Lacey Leet Thursday evening. Guests joined in clever contests, each guest noted her recipe and advice, then the bride opened gifts. Refreshments with pink and white colors followed, featuring cards reading Dorothy Leet Walter Miller August 8 1926 Little Brown Church in the Vale.

Dorothy Leet Richard Leet Lacey Leet Walter Miller Little Brown Church In the Vale

Woussicket 4-H Club Holds August Achievement Day Plans

Seven members met Friday afternoon with Martha Turnipseed. Florence Kyle led in the president's absence for plans on August 18 achievement day. Committees appointed for refreshments and exhibits. Virginia Wiley and Naomi Kyle to place exhibits. Club demonstration and refreshments followed.

Martha Turnipseed Florence Kyle Gladys Turnipseed Louise Fishburn Maxine Jarrard Virginia Wiley Naomi Kyle

Unit No 3 M. EBehareh 2 30 PD

A short notice item lists Unit No. 3 M. EBehareh at 2 30 PM, with Mrs. Carl Hedges as a linked contact or participant. The fragment suggests a personal or service listing and may indicate a meeting or appointment in a local notices context.

M. Ebehareh Carl Hedges

Houseal Buffington Family Reunion Held in Muscatine

The Houseal Buffington family reunion gathered at Weed Park Muscatine on a Sunday with many relatives in attendance. A noon picnic dinner followed by social hours featured numerous attendees from Rock Island River Junction Davenport Columbus Junction Wapello Eldora Lone Tree West Liberty West Chester and other nearby towns.

Davenport O. M. Allensworth Melvin Lucile Erna Muscatine Doral Bridges Richard Dean Philip Bobby Welsh Julia Thomas Rowan Jim Thomas Jimmy Eldora Daisy Bridges Hamilton Downs Elendora Lila Mae Donna Grant Wapello J. D. Musser Lone Tree Janet Hall West Liberty

Reunion of Guy Family Held at Guy Homestead

BRIGHTON Aug. 11 The sixth annual reunion of the Guy family was held at the Adam Guy homestead near West Chester now occupied by the Geo. Statler family. Officers elected for next year were President Henry Mannchardt Vice President Verna Stacy and Secretary Treasurer Opal Robertson. Several births marriages and deaths were noted along with a large turnout of relatives from multiple states.

Brighton Guy Adam Guy West Chester Geo. Statler Henry Mannchardt Verna Stacy Opal Robertson Lena Rash Leburg Fla Ed Fenner Clinton Okla Frank Gumma Bessie Fred Guy Carlton Texas Lamanskie Denver Colo Wm. Jefferson N. Y E.L. Hoadley Beloit Wis Phyllis Jean Laurel Statler Wanda May Samuel Guy Donald Statler Esther Parcell Jess Guy Cecil Robertson Harold Glen Voiglander Joseph Churchill Nebraska Glen Voiglander Mary Guy Washington Sam Statler Bernice Hamm Ainsworth John Robertson Marjorie Mary Louise Wendell Schafter George Statler Lem Guy Robt. Guy Laurel Guy Dan Guy Harry Stacey Chas. Robertson C. H. Mannhardt Asie

Williams Larson Wed In Iowa City Ceremony

Harold Williams and Miss Marjorie Larson were married in a simple home ceremony at the bride’s mother’s house in Iowa City. The couple plans a short wedding trip to Wisconsin and will reside at 15 East Main Street.

Harold Williams Commerce Department Iowa City Iowa City Press Marjorie Larson Georgia Larson BE. J. Williams Pierson Iowa East College Street Caspar C. Garrigues First Christian Church Wisconsin Ull Larson University of Iowa Elwood Ma Williams University Miss Larson Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Scholastic Society Kappa Beta, Christian Church Sorority Maurice Brayton Williams East Main Street

John Wesley White Honored at Family Birthday Gathering

A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs K A Mathers celebrated John Wesley White turning eighty with a noon potluck. Attendees included Washington residents and relatives from Sioux Falls Murray and other local areas. White has fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

K. A. Mathers John Wesley White John Squire Russell Goodin Palmer Babcock Frank Chilcote Bill David Washington Elizabeth Young Nate John Harley Davidson Milford Anderson Richard Harry Kilgore John Skubal John Wesley Sam White Sioux Falls Nathaniel White Murray Iowa Euntee Babcock Julia Mathers Ethel Chilcote Richard Anderson Janet Elaine Carl Saskatchewan Canada

Mrs McCutchen Heads Committee For Club Dinner

Mrs C R McCutchen leads the committee for the country club dinner Thursday evening with Mrs George Morrison as telephone chair. Members include Mr and Mrs Orville Elder, George Morrison, Dr and Mrs M L McCreedy of Brighton, Mr and Mrs W W Jamison, and Dr and Mrs James Irwin of Brighton. Dinner at 6 36 P M followed by bridge.

Country Club C. R. McCutchen George Morrison Orville Elder M. L. McCreedy Brighton W. W. Jamison James Irwin

Dorothy Leet and Walter Miller Wed in Iowa Ceremony

West Chester reports Dorothy Leet of West Chester married Walter P. Miller of St. Paul Minn at the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua Iowa on Saturday August 8 at 1 30 pm. Rev Mark of Temple Baptist St. Paul performed a single ring ceremony and the couple began housekeeping in St Paul.

Young Women’s Missionary Society Isibelle Combes Dorene See St. Paul's Church Alma Hearne Holland Dorothy Leet Walter Miller West Chester Walter Leet Dorothy Little Brown the Vale Nashua Iowa Walter P. Miller St. Paul Mark Temple Baptist Church

Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Nest of Milestones

A local birthday list notes Thomas My Schilling turns 80, born in Cumberland and raised in Washington after infancy. Also marking birthdays are Louis Walsh of Riverside, Mrs. Charles Palmer, Ben Coppock, Mary Anne Havel, Peggy Rose Peggy of East Highland, Mary Anne Lorack, and Ern Reiner who observed her seventeenth birthday on Monday the 10th.

Thomas My Schilling Mr. Schilling Cumberland Washington Chariton Iowa Louis Walsh Riverside Charles Palmer Ben Coppock Mary Anne Havel George Havel Peggy Rose Peggy East Highland Mary Anne Lorack Ern Reiner

Paul Miller Employed by City Telephone Company

Paul Miller is employed by a city telephone company. The working address given is 953 Hudson Ave.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. S Klotz Junction Park Houseal-Buffington William Embree Guy Homestead John W. White Mrs. McCutchen Shirley Temple Eii Cinderella Rothschild’s
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