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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1940

Page

3

Have Green-Foster Reunion At Lone Tree Park

The Green-Foster reunion drew 109 attendees at Lone Tree park on August 18 with a noon cafeteria style dinner of fried chicken salads pies and cakes. Couples from Washington and nearby areas attended including Glen Green Earl Steele Lewis Rath and Beauregard families. Additional relatives came from Ainsworth Riverside Haskins and surrounding towns for a day of visiting pictures and games. The next gathering is planned for the last Sunday in July at Chautauqua park.

Green-Foster Lone Tree Park Chautauqua Park Washington Glen Green Earl Steele Lewis Rath Wilmer Kauffman Beauregard Charles Kolesick Earl Frank Carson Florence Busby Ernest Green Ainsworth Knox Cline Riverside Clarice Brumfield Will Boyd Willie Murphy Lucille Ralph Boyd Roy Steele Haskins Lone Tree Conesville Nichols Muscatine Iowa City Columbus Junction

J. W. Baker Corps of West Chester Conducts Meeting

The J. W. Baker Relief corps of West Chester met in regular session in the hall on Thursday afternoon. The relief committee reported $55 relief work accomplished since the last report and bills were allowed with a donation to the forget me not fund for world war veterans.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester Relief Committee

Mrs Reynolds Hosts Bridge Night With Shower Prizes

Mrs Thora Reynolds entertained her bridge club at two tables in her apartment. A surprise shower was given for member Mrs Nate Young. Ed West won high score, Art Fry second, and Reynolds low. Guests Mrs Frank Kos and Gladys Mace attended. Refreshments followed.

Thora Reynolds Nate Young Ed West Art Ft Vs. Reynolds Frank Kos Gladys Mace

Plan Card Shower for Ruth Nichol Birthday Sept 1

A card shower is planned for Ruth Nichol missionary of the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society at United Presbyterian Church. Members and others are invited to send greeting cards to 333 Front Street Plainfield New Jersey as September 1 approaches next Sunday.

Ruth Nichol

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

A cottage prayer meeting of the Presbyterian church is set for Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Martha Gordon located at 11 South Avenue C 16512 Readers are invited to attend and join in the quiet morning service with fellowship and prayer.

Presbyterian Cottage Martha Gordon South Avenue C

Social calendar outlines village meetings and potluck events

The column lists the week’s social gatherings including U. P. Missionary society, Rosemary club, Vv. F. W. post and auxiliary, Merry Makers club, Bethel Missionary society, Snowfall Social, Pythian circle, Sunshine Community club, and a Country club potluck dinner with times, hosts, and dish suggestions.

Merry Makers Club Clyde Fishburn Bethel Missionary Society Alvin Shaw Snowfall PF. C. Griggs Pythian Circle Homer Mount Sunshine Community Club Don Wylie Country Club

Birthday Greetings For Civic List In Crawfordsville Area

Many happy returns mark the day for Martha Jean Shull daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Shull Crawfordsville who is three. Maurine Stephens daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Stephens Ainsworth celebrates her fifth birthday. Honorees include Mrs George W Stewart Mrs Harry Dye both of Washington Mary E Orris Crawfordsville and Janice Herr Clay. Bob Marble has a birthday today.

Martha Jean Shull Donald Shull Crawfordsville Maurine Stephens Eugene Stephens Ainsworth George W. Stewart Harry Dye Washington Mary E. Orris Janice Herr Clay

Surprise birthday dinner honors Tom Gray at home

Mrs Ed Gray hosted a surprise dinner for her son Tom Gray at 221 East Jefferson Street with eight boys present. The table centerpiece flowers and a candle crowned cake highlighted the event before phonograph music and a State theater movie. Guests included Merle Simpson Logan Heilman Rex Hazen Le Roy Riley David Pearson Everett Burham Stewart Bell.

Ed Gray Tom East Jefferson Street State Theater Merle Simpson Logan Heilman Rex Hazen LeRoy Riley David Pearson Everette Burham Stewart Bell

Peach Desserts Highlight Seasonal Freshness and Comfort

Open peach season brings a variety of desserts featuring fresh or canned peaches. Recipes include peach crisp pudding, peach dumplings, and peach cinnamon cake, with directions for bake times and serving ideas like cream, lemon sauce, and whipped cream.

Mrs. Austin Collins and Son Visit Mincer Home

Mrs. Austin Collins and her son Junior from Clarion visit the Frank Mincer home in East Highland. Wilma Mincer is spending a week there, with local residents and visitors noted at various homes. Geraldine Bopp attends the state fair. Omer Rath and Lenore visit the Anna Rath home.

Mrs Austin Collins Clarion Mincer Home Frank Mincer East Highland Wilma Mincer Hester Leona Mincer Ralph Wieland Esther Murdock Milton Birka James Dvorak, Jr Ben Nichols Frank Mineer Wilma Leona Harry Taylor James Dvorak Geraldine Bopp Omer Rath Lenore Anna Rath

Invisible paint inventor dazzles War Department demo

Associated Press reports from Spartandure NC about Max Gardner claiming an invisible paint. The substance allegedly hides objects beyond 100 feet and was demonstrated on an airplane at altitude near 190 feet. Graphite is a basic ingredient. Gardner sought a substitute for aluminum. War Department officials witnessed the test.

Associated Press Spartandure 8.C Max Gardner Gardner War Department Spartanbore Jewell

Vodicka Spevecek Descendants Reunion Set at Riverside Park

The Vodicka Spevecek family relatives announce a reunion on Sunday September 1 at Riverside Park. Committee 16613.

Vodicka- Spevecek Riverside Park

Girl's First College Clothes Very Important

Entering college this autumn requires careful dressing to fit in and impress. Audrey Jane's single-breasted jigger offers trim lines and practical pockets, Brenda Marshall models a beige brown striped spectator coat with horizontal yoke, and a brown cor dette coat features a gathered back and rainproof fabric.

Audrey Jane Brenda Marshall

Last Golf Potluck of Season At Country Club

Fourteen golfers attended the last women’s potluck of the season at the country club as prizes were awarded. Beth Crow won for low score on holes 2 4 and 6, Mrs A R Ledger earned for high score on those holes, and Mrs M J Cruise received a prize for most improvement. Mrs R J Patterson took the women’s golf championship trophy and Mrs W D Dwyer won the Flight A championship.

Beth Crow A. R. Ledger M. J. Cruise R. J. Patterson W. D. Dwyer

Spanish Girl Gullfighter Crowds First Bullfighter Ovation

A 20 year old Spanish girl Gullfighter Crowds received a warm ovation as she became the first female bullfighter in Spain praised by spectators for her courage and skill during the event.

Spain

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J. W. Baker Corps of Reynolds Bridge Homer Stephen Optometrist West Side Square U. P. Missionary Society Nellie Tripp Rosemary Club Glenn Thompson Bob Marble Tom Gray Newspace Admintsing Montgomery Ward Sou Ye Ue
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