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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

3

Betrothal of Helen Witte Planned by Witte and Moore

Announcement of the approach marriage of Helen Witte of Arlington daughter of John H Witte and the late Mrs Witte to Dr Fred L Moore of Cincinnati Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Fred L Moore of Washington. The betrothal was revealed at a Saturday tea in Burlington hosted by Helen Witte s sister Catherine Witte with a reception by Mrs William A Witte Mrs Louis Right Bette Fawcett and Luia Wilson. The nuptial date is set for Saturday September 23 and guests included Mary Louise Meersman Oline Illinois Mrs James Blaul Peoria Illinois and Mrs Norman Jean Iowa City. Both Miss Witte and Dr Moore are U I graduates with sorority and fraternity affiliations. Dr Moore practices dentistry in Cincinnati.

Helen Witte Arlington John Hitte Illiam A. Witte Louisight Bette Fawcett Luia Wilson Newtn Derby W. FE. Jackson Burton Prugh Betty Copend Mary Ann Witte Ostess Moore Washington An Moore Rochester Minn Mary Louise Meersman Oline Ill James Blaul Eoria Norman Jean Iowa City Miss Witte Mooore State Uiversity of Iowa Fea Gamma Phi Eta Dr. Oore Delta Sign Delta Cininnati

Have Annual Picnic of Eicher Families

Descendants of John and vna Schlatter Eicher held a regional picnic at Sunset Park Sunday noon. Joe Schlatter of Pulki and son Charles Schlatter of Urbana attended. A cooperative dinner followed with a short business meeting planning next gathering under Frances Eicher and Edwin Rich as diary and treasurer.

John Vna Schlatter Eicher Sunset Park Joe Schlatter Pulki Charles Schlatt Urbana Bina Eicher Frances Eicher Edwin Rich Will Boshart Dianne Jilly Bobby Kauffman Kenneth Peterson Dennis Klopfenstein K. W. Goff Lewis Riner Anold Rinner Wayland

Sellers Relatives at Annual Reunion

The annual Kiers family reunion gathered at Columbus Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction with 28 attendees. W. H. Ken was named resident, Irene Hudson was secretary, and George Ellers served as treasurer. The 1940 reunion is set for the first Sunday in August at the same park. the Tisor reunion will be held there on September 3.

Columbus Junction Kiers Columbus Chautauqua Park W. H. Ken Columbus City Irene Hudson Orning Sun George Ellers First Sun Tisor Columbus Chautauqua Ark

Water Heater Ad Promises Low Down and Daily Deals

Water Heater offered with only a $2.00 down payment and terms as low as six percent a day. Advertisers claim it can be used year round, appealing to readers seeking affordable home equipment financing.

Social Calendar Highlights For Wednesday Through Friday

The social calendar lists events including Woman's Golf Day starting at 9 a.m and luncheon at 12 45 p.m. at the Country Club with Mrs Nellie Thompson to confirm attendance by Tuesday noon. Also includes Bethel Missionary Society afternoon with Miss Maggie Foster, Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting at 9 30 a.m. with Mrs H E Case, Just Us Club afternoon with Mrs Harold Kline, Rolleail Favorite Recipe and an informal party at 3 p.m. honoring several members, Walnut Woman's Club evening, Annual Picnic at Sunset Park, H J Club afternoon with Mrs Oscar Sheetz, Country Club dinner at 6 30 p.m. Clubhouse, Pansy Hill Club afternoon with Mrs O Babb, and Pres Ladies Aid Friday 2 30 General Meeting at Church Auditorium with Group 3 hostesses.

Country Club Nellie Thompson Bethel Missionary Society Maggie Foster Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting H. E. Case East 7Th St Just Us Club Harold Kline Rolleail D.A.R J. O. Elder Martha Mount Emma Anderson Julia Cavender Walnut Woman's Club Sunset Park H. J. Club Oscar Sheetz Pansy Hill Club O, . Babb

Meyers Relatives Gather for Dinner Reunion in Grachhill

A large pot luck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams brought together many Meyers relatives and friends. The reunion honored the Oscar Meyers family from Longmont Colorado, who arrived the prior afternoon.

Grachhill Meyers John Williams Oscar Meyers Longmont Colo Amos Stout Hisse Laura Jean Wesley Meyers Mildred Virginia Theodore Meyers Donald Dean David Ernest Meyers Patricia Paul Harvey Vera Preston Will Taylor Mary Sherlock Nannie Dickinson Mary Guy Harlow Engel Eugene Clara Engel Raymond Sankey Ochis Kirton Myron Marilyn Anna Springer Eloise

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Chalupa at Country Home

Mr and Mrs Glenn Chalupa hosted a fried chicken dinner Sunday at their country home in honor of Mrs Chalupa s upcoming birthday. Relatives and friends attended enjoyed games visiting and music with Grandma Nayadley singing Bohemian hymns.

Mrs. Chalupa Glenn Chalupa Grandma Nayadley Challupa Kenneth Lizzie Chalupa Veneil Vodicka Richmond Albert Stransky Joe Vodicka Marguerite Roretta James Chalupa Clem Winnie Wayne Stransky Raymond Chalupa Doyle Beverly John Schneider Lacilie Adeline Stanley Vodicka Frank Stransky Marion Lydia Horak Harold Melack Marek Joe Belka Frank Vodicka van Vodicka Dorothy Fred Chalupa Lauren Freddie Jeanette Bobbie Norma June Wayne Chester Kauffman Alvin Richardson

Martin Family Hosts Sunset Park Dinner Reunion

Twenty members of the Martin family gathered for a picnic dinner and reunion at Sunset Park on Saturday. Attendees included Mrs. James J. Martin and daughter of Kakridge Kansas, Mrs. Mina Ruble of Corpus Christi Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Martin and daughter of Moline Illinois, William Martin family, Robert Martin and Mildred Peters of Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. George Dillon of Keota, the Gene Martin family of Columbus Junction, and Mr. and Mrs. N. Anwy of Washington.

Martin Sunset Park James J. Martin Kakridge Kan Mina Ruble Corpus Christi Texas Elwyn Martin Moline, Til William Martin Robert Martin Mildred Peters Brighton George Dillon Keota Gene Martin Columbus Junction N. Anwy Washington

Waffled Wafers Warm Biscuit Sandwiches in a Waffle Iron

A warm weather trick turns biscuit sandwiches into crisp wafers. Spread devilled meat or olive fillings between biscuit rounds, then waffle in a hot iron until browned. Serve hot with summer salads and beverages. Yield nine wafers.

Group Three to Host General Meeting with Musical Program

Members of Group Three of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid will host a general meeting Friday at 2 30 pm in the church auditorium. Elsie Glassburner oversees the program with a special musical presentation. A social hour and tea follow in the church dining room.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Elsie Glassburner

Camp Fire Group Holds Council Fire in Dowell Garage

The Wits gathered for an informal council fire at the guardian Mrs George Dowell home last evening. Wo help candies were lit by Shirley Brown Mary Lou Barth and Mary Justine George. Thelma Luther called roll and the girls answered with Camp Fire questions. Many honors were presented symbolizing achievements along the Camp Fire trail.

George Dowell Shirley Brown Mary Lou Barth Mary Justine George Thelma Luther

Plan Family Dinner Thursday at Club

The regular family dinner for Country club members will be at 6 30 p m Thursday evening August 31 in the club house. Mrs D D Davis chairs the dinner committee with Mrs Warfel handling telephone notices and S W Livingston providing entertainment after dinner. Bridge will follow the program.

Country Club D. D. Davis R. S. Warfel W. Livingston S. W. Livingston Paul Moore Frank Crone A. R. Ledner A. C. Peterson

Warfel Leads D. U. V. Meeting At G. A. R. Hall

Mrs R S Warfel president presided over a Daughters of Union Veterans gathering last evening at the G A R hall with strong attendance. Social and sick calls were reported and the next meeting is set for Monday evening September 4.

Daughters of Union Veterans G. A. R. Hall R.S. Warfel

Brighton School Begins Monday With New Staff

Brighton schools will start Monday September 4 with a new corps of teachers led by Superintendent H. C. Messer and High School Principal L. B. E. McAfee. Edith Oertel leads home economics while Raymond Forbes is athletic coach. Virginia Marzoli and Joe Christy head music and instruments. Lorena Sturtz runs intermediate and Loraine Orm directs grades 2 and 3. Florence Chrestensen leads primary. Residents report weekend visits and travel news from Buckhannon West Virginia and nearby towns.

Rhua Helmick Brighton H. C. Messer L. BE. McAfee Edith Oertel Raymond Forbes Lewis Harrison Alice Rossing Virginia Marzoli Joe Christy Loraine Orm Pearl Loomis Lorena Sturtz Florence Chrestensen West Virginia Dean Johnson Ward

Birthday greetings for local residents listed

The Coppock community notes several birthday honorees including Mrs. Fred Cold, her husband and his twin sharing days earlier, Joan Brown turning seventeen, Mrs. M. Eicher, Eileen Dorothy Havel, Ferne Crozier, and R. G. Weassler receiving birthday wishes today.

Fred Cold, Coppock Eileen Dorothy Havel Ferne Crozier

Jolly Dozen Club Honors Mrs Shalla at Farewell Dinner

The Jolly Dozen club surprised Mrs Blanche Shalla at her home Sunday with baskets and a 1 pm picnic. Ed Prey and Norman Shalla won contests while the group presented a lamp for her move. Attendees included the Shalla family and friends from Wellman Ainsworth and Washington with the Wee Spike family absent.

Jolly Dozen Club Shalla Jolly Dozen Blanche Shalla Ed Prey Norman Shalla George Shalla Raymond Roe Lorraine Wellman M. George Havel Ainsworth Fa Prebyl Charlies Kallous Washington Wee Spike

There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a remedy for constipation caused by lack of bulk in modern diets. It describes daily intake with milk or cream or muffins, plus plenty of water, and notes the product is made in Battle Creek and sold by every grocer.

Keller Kellogg's Batt'e Creek

Hendrickson and Klein Wed in Richland nuptials

Mr and Mrs J H Hendrickson announce the marriage of their daughter Janet to Frank Y Klein of Fort Madison The bride, Janet Hendrickson, a Richland high school graduate, studied at Iowa State Teachers College and Parsons College The groom Frank Y Klein is a Fort Madison high school graduate.

Richland J. H. Hendrickson Janet Frank Y. Klein Fort Madison Miss Hendrickson Iowa State Teachers College Parsons Cofeee Mr. Klein Fort Maidson

Couple Plans Move After Student Years at Parsons College

The excerpt notes a couple with a student at Parsons College for three years and states they will relocate to Fort Madison.

Farrier Reunion Planned in Sunset Park

A Farrier reunion is scheduled for Sunday September 8 at Sunset Park. The notice notes there will be no United Presbyterian choir rehearsal this week.

United Presbyterian

Honor Mrs. Clark at Family Dinner

A Hesseltine family basket dinner in Sandy Hook honors Mrs. Ella Clark of Oklahoma who visited from August 19. Attendees include Lem Guy and several Guy and Hesseltine relatives, Stacy and DeWolf families, and others sharing after noon calls.

Mrs. Clark Sandy Hook Hesseltine Dan Hesseltine Ella Clark Oklahoma Lem Guy Bob Guy Laurel Guy Dan Guy Wm. Hesseltine Dennis Hesseltine Merle Hesseltine Roy Hesseltine Harry Stacy Harold DeWolf Near Brighton al Hesseltine Wayne Co Gus Strom

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Eveal B. L. Moore Eicher Sellers Iowa Southern Utilities CO Ladies Aid General Meeting Church A. B. Schmoeller Camp Fire Group G. Dowell Messer Joan Brown M. Eicher R. G. Weassler Janet Hendrickson Frank Klein U. S Pat Sally-Lea Shantung Hutton Childs Oxfords Wales Holds & Garmenta Penne
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