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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1933

Page

6

Local Social and Club News From Washington Area

Social notes describe a wedding at the Methodist Student Center in Iowa City with Frances McCoy and David Elmer Cherry and detail the bride’s background. Community club meetings note vacations, World’s Fair attendance, and plans for a baby gift. Baker picnic at Sunset Park includes a large Washington attendance and park amusements. A bridge party hosted by Miss Blair Law features high scores and a two course luncheon. Queen Esthers of West Chester, West Chester group activities, and a Washington Oil Co employee gathering are also reported with attendees and minor events.

Frances McCoy David Elmer Cherry Methodist Student Center Low City Glen W. McMichael Cere J A. McCoy Washington Edwin B. Wilson Law Office Iowa City Grinnell State University of Iowa Brown's Business College Davenport Gregg School Chicago Cherry Hole Sunshine Community Club Weebra Weerman Virginia Maxine Zieglowsky Charles Zieglowsky Frank Mayhew Tillie Baer John Zieglowsky Julia Martha Hannah Zieglowsky Blair Law Miss Law C. Kk. Obermann Rochester Minn Esther Condit Pueblo Colo Bessie Glassburne Queen Esthers West Chester Marie West Leota Ramee Eunice Sigmun Rebecca Laubach Mary Lueris Eunice Sigmund Iweille Dillion

Plans Announced for Convention at Olds in Sept

Olds Rebekah lodge invites all Rebekahs to the thirty seventh annual district 44 convention to be held in Olds. Initiatory work by Washington lodge will open the evening program at 7 30 with reg at 1, address of welcome by Emma Allender and response by Ida Van Horn.

Olds Rebekah Lodge Rebekahs Olds Washington Rebekah Lodge Larson Washington Lodge Oddfellow Hall Olds Consolidated School Vera Chandler Margaret Garrick Francis Fenton Mabel Larsen Emma Allender Ida van Horn Mt. Pleasant New London Winfield Mt. Pleasant Lodge Rural Women’s Club Grant Humston Will Marie Frank Pringle Edgar Porter Lou Rhodebeck

Simpson family reunion at Sunset Park Aug Wednesday

The Simpson family reunion is planned for Sunset Park on a Wednesday in August. The notice includes a phone-like code 16415 but no year, and invites relatives to attend the gathering.

Simpson

Y M C A Takes Second Place In Kittenball League

The Y M C A defeated the Devils eight to one to claim second in the kittenball league. Stan Kiesey pitched well near a no hitter as five errors by the Devils helped the Y M C A. Scoring featured a third inning three hits and five runs off Smith, with two more runs in the fourth and one in the seventh. The Devils added their run on a walk and a hit in the sixth. Tonight’s schedule includes Orioles vs Little Demons at 6 and American Pearls vs Morning Sun at 8 at Junkin field.

Devils Stan Kiesey Smith Orioles Little Demons American Pearls

Nira Day Hails Journal Praise as Town Hopes Rise

Nira residents thank Journal editors for kind words about Nira Day. Mr. Yoder continues to receive hundreds of letters daily from stamp enthusiasts. No. 22 work may begin soon while locals attend What Cheer fair and visit Wellman park for reunions.

Yoder Evening Journal John Whetstine Longwell Wellman Park Roy Mapel Dan Bevins Washington Nira Mr. Yoder Dan Lewis

Rare South American Bird Caught in Hungary

A small South American bird, about the size of a sparrow, with swallow coloring, was recently captured in Nagykata Hungary. It trails a tall tail over 20 inches long and stands out for its unusual presence in Hungary.

Nagykata Hungary

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