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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

3

Blumenstien Greiner Marriage Solemnized in Kinross Church

Blumenstien and Greiner were married in Sacred Heart church Wellman in a nine o'clock ceremony attended by immediate family. The bride Miss Jorie Greiner is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Greiner of Wellman. The groom Paul Blumenstien is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jenved Blumenstien of Geneseo Illinois. Attendants wore pink and blue gowns. three course dinner followed at the Greiner home. The couple, both graduates of local schools, plan to live in Geneseo and manage the groom's father’s garage after a short wedding trip.

Wellman Marjorie Greiner Albert Greiner Paul Blumenstien Jenvd Blumenstien Geneseo Ill Sacred Heart Church Ino Ken Korek Jimmy MckKenna Kenneth Frazier Neva Wells Betty Aller Mary Lee Bower Howard Greiner Hal Nelson Geneva Fisher Eloise Aller Sane Veni Jesu Fred Durian Keota High School Blumenstien Wellman High School University of Iowa

Miss Fishburn Hosts Twelve at Merry Makers Club

The Merry Makers club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Clyde Fishburns home with twelve members present. They enjoyed needle work and refreshments served by Mrs Fishburn and her daughter Irene of Des Moines. Mrs Clifford Freel will host the next meeting on Wednesday October 2.

Merry Makers Club Clyde Fishburn

Vodicka Spevecek descendants plan September reunion

The Vodicka Spevecek relatives announce a reunion on Sunday September 1 at Riverside park. Committee 16615 also lists the Kootek reunion to be held Sunday September 1 at Sunset park Washington 16743.

Vodicka Spevecek Riverside Park Sunset Park Washington

Adla Tablets Relieve Stomach Pains Relief or Money Back

Advertising note explains excess stomach acid causes burning and gnawing pain. Adla tablets neutralize acidity and let you eat what you want. It promises relief at your drug store or money back.

Social Calendar Highlights From The Week

Social events include Sunshine Community Club fried chicken supper at Dan Wylie’s home 6 30 p m with pot luck dishes and coffee. Country club potluck dinner 6 30 p m at the Pleasant Hill clubhouse. Sunday school picnic at noon hosted by Rey Kephart. bring a basket. Methodist Women Foreign Missionary Society meets 2 50 p m at Mrs W R Gross 522 West Washington street. W R C family picnic 6 50 p m at Sunset Park or GAR hall if bad weather.

Sunshine Community Club Dan Wylie Country Club Pleasant Hill Rey Kephart Persture Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society W. R. Gross West Washington Street W.R.C Sunset Park Gar Hall

Mary Kuczala and H C Kutzkee Wed in Columbus Junction

Mary Margaret Kucza la and Harry Carl Kutzkee, both of Columbus Junction, were married at two oclock Monday afternoon in the town hall by Justice of the Peace W G Roberts. Attendants were Mrs Mary Peterson and Alvin Miller. The couple will reside here. Mr Kutzkee is an auto mechanic.

Columbus Junction Aus Mary Margaret Kuczala Harry Carl Kutzkee W. G. Roberts Mary Peterson Alvin Miller Kutzkee

Wilma Jane Tener to Give Gifts at 1941 Carr Family Reunion

Riverside August 29 Wilma Jane Tener chosen to select the reunion gift for the Carr family seven teenth annual gathering held in Iowa City. The meeting elected J Starr Cedar Rapids as president and named May Walker Iowa City vice president Mary Carr Iowa City secretary treasurer Maude Carr Cedar Rapids historian. Guests Dayhart Hardy Riverside oldest member and Edna Howard Portland Oregon member from greatest distance attended with Mr and Mrs Robert Carr.

Riverside Wilma Jane Tener Carr Iowa City Charles Starr Cedar Rapids J. Starr Oak Park May Walker Mary Carr Maude Carr Dayhart Hardy Edna Howard Portland Oregon Robert Carr

Geneva Brewer and William Zillmer Wed in Carbondale

The marriage of William Zillmer of East Moline Illinois and Geneva Brewer of Carbondale Illinois took place Sunday August 18 in First Methodist Church Carbondale with Rev M J Harvey officiating before about 100 guests. The couple plans a Canada honeymoon.

Pilotburg Society to Meet in Church

The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will hold a church meeting on Thursday afternoon September 5. Hostesses are Mrs Will Brown and Mrs Marion Stransky. Entertainment committee members are Mrs Ther Hamilton and Mrs Decett Devission. Members should reply to roll call with a suggestion for a homecoming and bring 25 cents for the collection.

Pilotburg

Snowball Social Club Hostess Event at Griges Home

Mrs. Jb. C. Griges hosted the Snowball Social club yesterday afternoon with needlework and refreshments. Attendance was lighter as several members attended the state fair. Guests from Riverside included Hayhart Hardy, John W. Tener and family, Patricia McCreedy, Cella Dian Meeks, and other members.

Jb. C. Griges George Dare Atalissa Cella Dian Meeks Oak Park Riverside Hayhart Hardy John W. Tener Helen Wilma Jane John Bdward Tener Kaye Marie Ivan McCreedy Patricia William Sims William Tener

Local Birthdays Mark Day Across Coppock Area

Mrs L M Eicher Ferne Crozier R G Weasstler Eileen Dorothy Havel and Joan Brown observe birthdays today. Coppock resident Mrs Fred Cold celebrates a birthday as Mort Chance marks his fifty fourth birthday.

Coppock Fred Cold Mort Chance

Three Hostesses Fete Willa Briley at T Theater Party

Mrs. Charles Long Mrs. James Schmoeder and Cathryn McConaughey entertained at a theater party and shower for Willa Briley bride elect to Richard C. Young of Los Angeles California. The couple plan to wed next month.

Willa Briley T Theater Charles Long James Schmoeder Cathryn McConaughy Richard C. Young Los Angeles Calif

Birthday Party Honors Janice Rowe at Two

Janice Kiowe daughter of Clarence and Mrs Rowe turned two on Monday and was honored with a Saturday party hosted by her mother. Attendees included Hila Sue Foster Linda Kay Livzey Mary Jane Morrison Sherry Morrison Bobby Joe Topping and several women guests. A birthday cake candle ice cream and drop cakes were served.

Wellman Janice Kiowe Clarence Rowe Hila Sue Foster Linda Kay Livzey Mary Jane Morrison Sherry Morrison Bobby Joe Topping Max Berry Blakesburg Maud Weidman Macedoni Henry Foster Raymond Livzey Orvalla Morrison Dallas Topping Roy Durian Joe Schmelzer E. A. Wehrle

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief After Excess Acids

If blood carries excess acids, kidneys work hard to filter waste and may cause backache, rheumatic pains, swelling, and fatigue. Doan's Pills, used successfully for over 40 years, help the 15 miles of kidney tubules flush out poisons and relieve symptoms.

Nature Doan

W C T U August Meeting Elects Officers in Iowa City

The Ladies Christian Temperance Union of West Central Iowa held an August gathering at Mrs. Margaret Popham's home with visitors from several cities. Elections re chose M L Dewey as president, G L Heiserman as first vice president, KE Jones as secretary, and H KE Ross as treasurer. Plans were set for the county convention to be hosted here in September.

W.C. T.U Margaret Popham M. L. Dewey M.L. Dewey G. L. Heiserman KE. C. Jones H. KE. Ross

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