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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1936

Page

3

Dinner Given For Mr. and Mrs. Carson

Mr. and Mrs. W. T Carson entertained a few guests Sunday evening at a six thirty dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson who were recently married at the Little Brown Church at Nashua Iowa. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs J R Gallagher parents of the bride Mr. and Mrs Justus Peterson of Princeton Ill Oscar Broad Glen Roberson Helen and Tom Carson.

W. T Carson Robert Carson Little Brown Church Nashua Iowa J. R. Gallagher Justus Peterson Princeton, Ill Oscar Broad Glen Robertson Helen Tom Carson

Past Noble Grand Circle Meeting at Jugenheimer Home

The Past Noble Grand circle met Tuesday evening with Mrs Louis Jugenheimer and eight members. Three guests attended: Mrs Marie Diller and daughter Eva, and Mrs Lee McAvoy. Florence Hout led the business, followed by pinochle and visits. A two course dinner was served. Next meeting with Mrs Jim White.

Noble Grand Circle Louis Jugenheimer Marie Diller Eva Lee’ McAvoy Florence Hout Hazel Hazelett Marguerite Caldwell Jim White

Baptist Y W M 8 Meeting With Miss Combs

The Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met last evening with Miss Isabelle Combs and Miss Nellie Wiley as hostesses. Miss Wiley led devotions, and the group discussed the Mexico topic led by Miss Combs. Refreshments were served, and out of town guests included Miss Edna McCarty of Jackson Michigan and Mrs Marietta Workman of Iowa City.

Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Isabelle Combs Miss Combs Nellie Wiley Miss Wiley Mexico Edna McCarty Jackson Michigan Marietta Workman Towa City

Y's Men and Families Hold Chicken Supper and Meeting

Y's men and their wives and families met at the Lyle Wilson home six miles southwest of town for a fried chicken picnic supper in the woods. The event included kittenball for the men, a business meeting, and discussion of four fall projects including football ticket sales supervision and a series of concerts by the American Artists association. The group later attended The Green Pastures at the State theater and gathered at the North Side cafe for dessert and coffee.

Lyle Wilson Wilson American Artists Association State Theater Green Pastures North Side

Birthday greetings brighten many households in town

Mrs. Lewis Coon of Ainsworth Edna Mayo Lee Wallace and Alvin Vegey of East Highland celebrate birthdays today. Daryl Clifford Morrison turns three George Allen Chambers four Kathryn Nicola and a granddaughter of the Nicolas and Sniders celebrate birthdays today. Mrs. J W Combs and sister Mrs Walter Sheets of New Haven also mark birthdays though not twins by ten years. Daryl Morrison is celebrating his third birthday.

Lewis Coon Ainsworth Edna Mayo Lee Wallace Alvin Vegey East Highland Daryl Clifford Morrison Elmer Morrison George Allen Chambers Earl Chambers Kathryn Nicola Arthur Nicola Charles Nicolas Frank Sniders J. W. Combs Walter Sheets New Haven Daryl Morrison Mrs

Birthday Surprise For Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr In Iowa City

Mrs. B F Bostwick Jr celebrated her birthday after visiting Iowa City. Returning home she found four couples at her house with the table set and dinner ready as a pleasant surprise. Cards were played during the evening.

B. F. Bostwick, Jr Iowa City

Watermelon Picnic Ends Band's Summer Session

The summer band will close its music work with a watermelon picnic on Wednesday evening at Ferncliff. Committees, transportation, and games have been arranged, and organizers hope all band members will attend.

Ferncliff

Social Calendar Items From Local Clubs and Picnics

Notices list upcoming meetings and social events for Jackson 4H Boys H H Club Prairie Flower Mission-circle Rural Woman's Club Rebekah club Walnut Woman's club D of V picnic H S Class picnic and church events across the week with times and locations, including Sunset Park picnics and basket dinners.

H. H. Club Spencer Reed Country Club C. R. McCutchen Prairie Flower Mission — Circle W. D. Booth Anna Reeves Helen Anderson al Booth Www Co. T. UV. and Institute Elizabeth Hawthorne Rural Woman's Club Clarence Jackson Chautauqua Rebekah Club T. G. G.F. Ban Walnut Woman's Club Sunset Park D of V's Familties Picnie Lillian Hayes H. S

Reunions Sweep Through Columbus Junction Area

The eighth annual Pretz and Outhamp families reunion drew 58 attendees at Colliffhus Phau tauqua park with Russell Pretz as president and Mrs. Geo Swearingen as secretary treasurer. The Wilson and Williams families held a 51 attendee gathering at Columbus chautauqua park with John F. Zion president and Edward Wilson vice president. The Jones family met for their fifth annual reunion at Weedpark Muscatine with 52 attendees and officers led by Mrs L. G. Browning president and Miss Daisy Kemp vice president. The 1937 reunion is planned for the second Sunday in August at the same Weedpark venue.

Columbus Junction Russell Pretz Geo Swearingen

Riley Descendants Picnic Dinner At Sunset Park

The Riley descendants and friends held their annual reunion at Sunset park in Washington on Sunday August 9. A noon cafeteria style dinner followed by a day of photos and visiting ended with plans to meet again next year.

Riley Sunset Park Washington Elmer Riley Hersche Cloe Oskaloosa Charles’ Riley Dave Riley Rena Fairchilds Earl Barnett Cloyce Barnett Lloyd Farrier Cecil Riley A. N. Amrine Carl Brighton Marion Cline Cedar Rapids Owen Riley Burlington Edd Curtis Crawfordsville Dallas Topping Junior Nelson Wellman George Lemley Wellston Clit Lahay Jesse Curtis Charley Griffin Clarence Griffin Martin Brown Floyd Farrier Leo Zook Gerald Edwards Harry Lintz

Mrs. W. R. Crawford Hosts Lincoln Street Club

Mrs. W. R. Crawford entertained the Lincoln street club at their regular meeting in Ainsworth. An amusing game of cutting a heart from a paper napkin awarded the prize to Mrs. Mabel Keiper. The hostess served refreshments.

Ainsworth W. R. Crawford Lincoln Street Club Mabel Keiper

Thompson Sisters Hostesses at Shower

Mary and Grace Thompson entertained last evening at the Hinshaw residence honoring Miss Bertha Klopfenstein to be married in September to Clyde Thompson of Keota. Attendants were former Fern Clift 4 H club members. The evening was social with summer refreshments in pink and white.

Mary Grace Thompson Hinshaw Bertha Klopfenstein Clyde Thompson Keota Fern Clift

K O W Club Meets With Mrs Milt Denison

The EK O W club met Tuesday evening with seven members and four guests including Mrs. Conklin of Keota and Mrs. Laura Graham. The group planned a birthday party for Friday at Mrs. Amos Norton’s home to honor Mrs. Ed Grayson and Mrs. Ernest Garrett. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Norton’s daughter Cecil. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ernest Garrett.

EK. O. W. Club Milt Denison Conklin of Keota Laura Graham Bobby Patricia Jane Stewart Robert Dawson Amos Norton Ed Grayson Ernest Garrett Cecil

Picnic Announcements for Local Clubs and Reunions

The Friendship club holds its annual picnic on Thursday August 1 at Mt Pleasant park with gathering at 10 a m. The Hosier Bend picnic is set for August 18 at Sunset park for former students teachers friends and families. The Hesseltine reunion takes place Sunday August 14 at Sunset park. The Garden club meeting has been postponed this week. St Pauls Evangelical Sunday School picnic is at Sunset park Friday with family basket lunches for noon.

Friendship Club Mt. Pleasant Park Bath Sunset Park St. Paul's Evangelical Sunday School

Early American labor strikes and wage protests

The text outlines early strikes from 1741 by New York bakers protesting bread prices, 1786 by Philadelphia printers demanding a minimum weekly wage, and 1709 by shoemakers of the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers joining hootmakers to seek wage increases.

Ameria New York Philadelphia America

Miller couples attend social from Iowa to Milwaukee

Milwaukee hosts a social gathering featuring Mr and Mrs John Labey of Iowa City Mr and Mrs Ear Letts of Iowa City Mrs Albert Escher and her son from Reichmond and other relatives in attendance.

Milwaukee John Labey Ear Letts Iowa City Albert Escher Riechmond

Motion Pictures at Lutheran Church Tonight

At Trinity Lutheran church tonight an 8 p m showing presents Rev Paul Schulz’s Brazil Argentina Mission field films plus South America highlights The same evening an 8 p m film portrays a new Nigeria Africa mission field reception of first missionaries Visitors are welcome The next Sunday services feature Rev William Krueger at 9 30 a m and Rev Geo Perlich at 3 p m

Trinity Lutheran Church Brazil Lutheran Church Paul Schulz Springfield Ill South America Nigeria Africa William Krueger Wellman Geo. Perlich Keokuk

Rainy Summer Delights 4-H Dairy Judging Team Overseas

AMIS Iowa August 12 Floyd Johnston of Iowa State College extension dairy reports heavy rain hindered crops. The Black Hawk county 4-H dairy judging team placed second at the Royal Agricultural Show in Bristol, England. Members Vincent Kelley Kenneth Kramer Clinton Sage joined coach Paul Barger and toured England Jersey Guernsey Denmark Belgium Holland Germany Switzerland France.

Bristol Eng Paul Barger Vincent Kelley Kenneth Kramer Clinton Sage Kelley Sage Iowa State Kramer England Isles of Jersey Guernsey Denmark Belgium Holland Germany Switzerland France

Durazzo Story Traces Ancient Port Through Ages

Durazzo Durazzo, ancient Durazzo port of Ke pidamnus origin, saw battles over ownership sparking the Peloponnesian War of 431 B C. It changed hands across centuries until the creation of Albania in 1913.

Durazzo Albania

Living With Children by Harold H. Anderson

Iowa City report outlines prevention oriented guidance for parents on child welfare. The book addresses home relationships, targets foreseeing undesired situations, and is useful to professional workers and study groups. Published for release in early 1937.

Iowa City Harold H. Anderson University of Iown

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Mr. and Mrs. Carson Jugenheimer Rosiery E. M. Bridges & CO South Side Square Robert Eckles A. A. Rehall Felts Thompson Sisters K. O. W. Club Mrs. Milt Denison Garden Club Mrs. Owens Jesse Owens Europe Owens Cleveland Baschnagel Riverside A. J. Baschnagel Tama Margaret Baschnagel Catherine Baschnagel Francis Baschnagel CCC Fairfield Mary Baschnagel O. C. Bergman Wilton C. &. Fitzsimmons Robert Deutsch William Dautremont, Jr Robert Paifliotet Holy Name Society Bernard Schnoebelen Bertrand Walter Shebek Richard Schnoebelen Leo Sueppel Charles Schnoebelen Hills St. Vincent's Cemetery Walter Vettel Caledonia North Dakota Asehill Ferno Sehnoebelen C. S. Lemmon John W.lemmon Optometrists Tae Eveodean Babe Serer Princess Graham’s Styles Graham Storeo Kiraseall Blue Chambray Hytone Carter Grahams Department Stores
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