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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

3

Beauchamp Reunion Held at Winfield

The Beauchamp reunion met Sunday in Winfield Park with 82 attendees. After a basket dinner, W. C. Beauchamp led a business meeting naming A. C. Beauchamp as president and a slate of officers, with plans for the 1942 reunion set for August's second Sunday. A music program followed along with readings and a letter from John M. Lindsey recounting Beauchamp ancestry.

Beauchamp Winfield Park W. C. Beauchamp A. C. Beauchamp Winfield Clarence Hering Crawfordsville Silas Finke Louise Lee Dorothy Orris John M. Lindsey Glenwood Hugh de Beauchamp France William, I Addie Beauchamp Pearl Watson Harry Johnson Lloyd Edwards Ronnie Diane Washington Milo Fulton Clara Crossley Albert McKean Columbus Junction Albert Figg Murry Figg Trader Wright Archie Beauchamp and Son Richard McKean Muscatine E. F. Newman Chicago Ill Jim Walker Fairfield Charles Watson Helen Imogene Darlene Pleasant S. Beauchamp Ralph Beauchamp Virgil Viola S. K. Orris Mae Dorothy Silas, Jr Madonna Howard McConahy Wapello

Reunion of Kupkas Held at Riverside

The annual Kupka reunion met in Riverside park with sixteen members present. Fred Kupka of Canfordsville was elected president and Mrs. Frank Redeker of Washington secretary and treasurer. The gathering will reconvene the second Sunday in August at Riverside.

Kupka Riverside Park Clem Kupka Fred Kupkas Canfordsville Frank Redeker Washington Riverside Genevieve Rose Redeker Anthony Kupka Kalona Linda Rae Chance John Charles Grayson Nathan Charles ‘Moore Nancy Lou Wood Fred Kupka Mildred Crawfordsville Rose Wood Martha Ainsworth Joe Kupka Jim Madeleine Jenevieve James Fisher Joe Fisher

British Government Holds Millions of Officials in India

Great Britain maintains about 6 million government representatives in India ranging from governors and judges to clerks and porters, underscoring the extensive colonial administration.

Great Britain India

Social calendar items list multiple church and club dates

Ann Judson Circle hosts picnic supper with Lucille Hesseltine, transport provided. Pythian Sisters potluck at Sunset park 6 30 pm. Past Noble Grand circle postponed to Aug 19. St Pauls church hosts Doreas society 7 30 pm. H E O club picnic at Lee Sunset park. Lexington Circle all day meet Neiblashee Clarice Loan. Goodwill club 2 pm Mrs Jacob Fisher. Women Golfers mixed foursome 5 pm at Country club potluck after games. Valley Ladies Aid picnic 7 pm Sunset park. Grace Hill Ladies aid at Community building Family Night 6 45 pm. H H club afternoon Mrs William Longer. Rural Woman's club afternoon Mrs Mary Hunter Shields roll call Chosen Topics. Red Cross sewing. Rebekah club 8 pm. Walnut Woman's club afternoon Mrs Roy Miller roll call Current Event. Prairie Flower Missionary postpones to Aug 21 Rosemary club 2 pm Mrs Harry Drake. Friendly Circle club afternoon Mrs David Kleese. Pythian Past Chiefs association 8 pm Mrs Paul Harvey. Rebekah lodge Friday p m Garden department picnic 6 pm West Main Sunset park all members invited.

Ann Judson Baptist Church Lucille Hesseltine Pythian Sunset Park Noble Grand Circle Doreas Society of St H.E.O. Club Lee Sunset Park Lexington Circle Neiblashee Clarice Loan Goodwill Club Jacob Fisher Country Club Valley Ladies Aid Society Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Eper Bread Enemas Country Club H. H. Club William Longer Rural Woman's Club Mary Hunter Shields Red Cross Sewing Rebekah Club P.m Roy Miller Prairie Flower Missionary Society Rosemary Club Harry Drake Friendly Circle Club David Kleese Pythian Past Chiefs Association Paul Harvey

Reunion notices share August outings at parks

The listing compiles multiple family and fraternal reunions across Iowa locations including Sunset park Fort Dodge Hydro Electric park Ollie park Iowa City park and Masonic temple with dates August 14 17 and a 1230 picnic for Damascus Shrine plus a tea or coffee bake at Sunset park Presbyterian Cottage group and Dunbar reunion plans noting a変更 of meeting place at 221 S Iowa Ave

Damascus Shrine Fort Dodge Masonic Temple Presbyterian Cottage R. KE. Dougherty Solowa Ave

What Is a Fichu in Women’s Fashion

A fichu is a scarf worn over the shoulders and tied in a knot at the breast, forming a graceful cover for modesty and style in historical attire.

H H Club Members Pickle Recipe Showcase

Members of the H H club shared favorite pickle recipes at a recent meeting with several submitted for Journal readers. Recipes include Dirl Pickles Sweet Dill Pickles Rain Water Dill Pickles Seven Day Pickles Cucumber Oil Pickles and Indian Relish with detailed ingredient lists and step by step directions.

H. H. Club Shalla Duane Shalla Joe Te Bockhorst Frank Patterson

Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Residents

The eighth birthday of Daryl Clifford Morrison is celebrated by his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Morrison. Kathryn Nicola of Packwood marks her birthday and Alvin Yeggy of East Highland turns 18. George Allen Chambers also reaches nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Farr Chambers. Other local birthday celebrations include Mrs Lewis Coon of Ainsworth Mrs Lawson Crone Preston Wolf Lee Wallace son of Mr and Mrs Herman Wallace.

Daryl Clifford Morrison Elmer Morrison Alvin Yeggy East Highland George Allen Chambers Mrs. Farr Chambers Lawson Crone Preston Wolf Lee Wallace Lee Herman Wallace

Margaret Owen Circle Holds Sunset Breakfast Meeting

Seven members of the Margaret Owen Circle of the United Presbyterian church held a sunrise breakfast at Sunset. Led by Mrs Edward Holin the group cooked breakfast then held a short devotional led by Georg eanne Rudiger. Photos were taken and the gathering adjourned.

Margaret Owen United Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Edward Holin Georgeanne Rudiger

Marriage of Mrs H Brown and Carl N Phillips

Announcement reports the secret marriage of Mrs Helen Brown north of Mt Pleasant and Carl N Phillips of Washington in Milwaukee on Feb 14 1941. The Rev O L Merritt presided at a single ring ceremony with witnesses Mrs Merritt and William Lemmons. The couple plan a two week Florida honeymoon and will reside in Mt Pleasant after returning.

Mt. Pleasant Helen Brown North Carl N. Phillips Washington Milwaukee Wis O. L. Merritt Galen Street Methodist Church William Lemmons Florida

Houseal Buffington Reunion at Weed Park Muscatine

The annual Houseal Buffington reunion was held Sunday at Weed park in Muscatine with about eighty attendees. An identical 1942 reunion is planned for the second Sunday in August at the same park, listing many Houseal and Buffington relatives from Muscatine and surrounding towns.

Houseal-Buffington Weed Park Muscatine Hilton Houseal Virginia Bernard Nesseler Sharon Maxine Kovac Rock Island Donald Bridges Richard Harold Houseal Darrel Clinton Buffington Baby Art Leffler Jerry Burlington Rex Buffington Leota Marvin Wapello Ara Davis Merlin Lois Joy Roger Mary Lou Crawfordsville Jack Houseal River Junction Clarence Young Cloyee Houseal Beverly Shirley Oscar Allensworth Melvin Lucile Erna Helen Hackman Louise Owens Davenport Lewis Houseal Buffalo Howard Clyde Houseal Vernoon Evelyn Raymond Houseal Linwood Carl Buffington Kenneth Buffington Gary Delbert Layton

Picnic Supper At Sunset Park By Past Worthy Advisors

Members of the Past Worthy Advisors club enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at Sunset Park. Frances Sartor and Jane Wicher arranged the picnic. After supper a short business meeting discussed plans for a benefit party this fall, then members spent the rest of the evening visiting.

Worthy Advisors Club Sunset Park Frances Sartor Jane Wicher

Farm Northwest of Washington Mentioned in Notes

Readable text notes a farm located eight miles northwest of Washington. No additional context or names are provided to clarify significance.

Morality Reunion Held at Oskaloosa

The Moriarty relatives held their seventh reunion in Edmondson Park at Oskaloosa on Sunday August 10. About 61 members and friends attended with baskets for a large picnic and dinner under elm trees. Mrs. Alvin Lewig was elected president and Mrs. Alice Wiel secretary. Numerous Moriarty family members and spouses from Muscatine Des Moines Marshalltown Ottumwa and other towns attended and shared a day of visiting and new member introductions.

Moriarty Edmondson Park Oskaloosa Alvin Lewig Muscatine Alice Wiel Marshalltown P. J. Moriarty Des Moines O. B. Nichols Cecil Nichols, Jr Cecil, Jr Will Nichols Howard Arispe Jerry Brennan Ralph Alice Wiel Lorraine Lawrence Moriarty Jackie Daniel Moriarty Connie Vera Bingman Will Atkinson Jerry Judith Myrtle Haskins Earl O'Connor Audra Ann Orie O'Connor Robert Larry Ainsworth Lloyd Hopping Hazel Edna Mae Gladys Marjorie Riverside

Annual Guy Reunion at Brighton Park

The eleventh annual Guy clan reunion was held at Brighton Park with 75 relatives and six visitors. T. W. Guy led the meeting in Mrs. Jennie Churchill’s absence. Officers for next year will be Henry Manhart president L. A. Guy vice president Mrs. Floyd Cooper secretary treasurer. Ice cream was served before adjournment.

Guy Brighton T. W. Guy Jennie Churchill Anniston Ala Samkin Texas Leesberg Fla Lincoln Nebr

4 H Girls Discuss Achievement Fair

A Headliners 4-H meeting at Mrs. Golia Miller's home planned the Achievement Fair. Esther Stewart and Carol Brewer demonstrated, and everyone looked forward to meeting again next year with refreshments served.

Golia Miller Esther Stewart Carol Brewer Eryone

Shortia Galacifolia Found in North America

A fragment notes Shortia galacifolia, a lily-like plant, is found only in North America.

Menina

Lexington Women Serve 202 Dinners in Big Harvest Day

Lexington Ladies Aid fed 202 dinners for five farm business associations gathering in the village. The group used 15 maps of Maplecrest turkeys, 15 gallons of dressing, 25 dozen rolls, 50 pies and other staples, raising about 113 dollars for the church fund.

Lexington Wade Gardner Lexington Ladies Aid Mary Oldfield Ladies Aid Mayme Flynn Grace Emde Lottie Perrin Marie Stewart Dorothy Bertha Flading

Mary Mast Birthday Anniversary Observed in Crawfordsville

Friday marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Mary Mast in Crawfordsville with relatives visiting in the evening. Attendees from Wayland and Crawfordsville included Mrs. Joe Witting Mrs. Lydia Rittler Mrs. Frances Duenbistle Mrs. Jenine McClintic Mr. and Mrs. Glad Mast and Lizzie Sommers bringing refreshments and good cheer.

Crawfordsville Mary Mast Joe Witting Lydia Rittler Frances Duenbistle Jenine McClintic Wayland Glad Mast Lizzie Sommers

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Journal Woman's Oxfords A. E. Atchison North Side Square Rebekah Lodge EOE Tee Pienic Suger West Main Street Vincent Iowa City Park Sheetz Ollie Park Dunbar H.H. Club F. Sojka Tom Stirling Charles Nicola Kathryn Nicola Packwood Lewis Coon H. Brown E. 58Th St Crey Bricegreen Washington, Iowa Washington County State of Iowa Iowa State Banking Dept Mrs. Effie Wilkinson Ottumwa Meryl Steele Thrisa Brophy Brighton Park Shortia Homer Stephen Optometrist Spurgeon's Coat Club New York
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