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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

8

Ainsworth Women Name Committees for M. E. Bazaar

The Methodist Ladies Aid of Ainsworth set committees for the upcoming bazaar with kitchen and supper groups led by Mrs. Darkin and Mrs. Mae Carson. Other booths include dining room, apron, handkerchief, candy, fancy work, grab bag, and miscellaneous, with several members named. Tuesday Bridge Club also met with high score by Eva Blankenhorn, and D A P Club planned the Christmas party after antique show and lunch.

Eva Blankenhorn Gladys Evans Edith Richards Nora Spessard Anderson Wanda Orndorff D. A. P. Club Mildred Stephens

Don’t Let Constipation Drag On Kellogg’s All-Bran Remedy

An old newspaper advertorial advises constipation relief by increasing dietary bulk with Kellogg’s All-Bran breakfast cereal. It explains bulk as non absorbed fiber that aids bowel movements, and urges daily use with water for a revived energy and sparkle. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

Queen Mary Queen of Scots Becomes Scots Monarch at Week Old

A historical note recalls Mary Queen of Scots becoming queen of Scotland just after birth, marking an extraordinary early accession in royal history. Her infancy necessitated a regent and regnal guidance through a turbulent period in 16th century Scottish affairs.

Queen Mary Queen of Scots Scotland

Social Calendar Event Listings For Thursday To Monday

Delta Alpha class of M EB church hosts a co operative dinner 6 30 p m at 920 South Iowa Avenue bring sandwiches table service and a dish to pass. W C fourth ward social 2 30 p m G A R room public invited. Rebekah officers election 7 30 p m. Friendship club and families dinner 6 30 p m Mr and Mrs Ed Davis. Presbyterian Ladies Aid 2 30 p m. White Shrine card party 2 15 p m Masonic Temple all members welcome.

Delta Alpha Byron Snyder South Iowa Avenue G. T. Bridge Club Ralph Martina Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Meeting M. J. Cruise South Second Avenue Fourth Ward Rebekah Woman's Missionary Society D. J. Patterson Friendship Club Ed Davis

Esther Yoder and John Steckley wed in Wellman

Esther Yoder daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry A Yoder north of Wellman and John Steckley son of Mr and Mrs John Steckley of Pigeon Michigan united in marriage Sunday evening in the bride’s parents home. Rev Abner G Yoder performed the ceremony in presence of thirty five guests. Attendants were Erma Yoder and Glenn Swartzendruber. A wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside in Pigeon Michigan after returning home later this week. Candlelight Tea for W Q V club held at Mrs A C Gingerich home with nineteen members and twenty one guests. yellow candles and bronze chrysanthemums decor.

Steckley Pigeon Mich W. Q. V. Club A. C. Gingerich

Local Bridge Club Hosts Social Hour and Christmas Exchange

A large bouquet of yellow pompoms graced a dining table as Mrs. E N Foster presided over a social hour and program with refreshments. Committee members included Mrs. Gingerich Nichols Durst Levert Braden. Guests listed from South English Cedar Rapids and nearby towns attended. The U Dealt Um bridge club then held a Tuesday evening session hosted by Mrs. A C Kraft with Mina Halt and Mrs. Harold Swartzendruber as guests.

E. N. Foster A. G Gingerich A. J. Nichols L. W. Durst Ross Levert A. L. Braden Ellis Rickey South English Grant Miller L. M. Downing Cedar Rapids James Furgerson Ed Henn A. C. Kraft Grant Grahm Ari Miller J. M. Sehlabaugh Myrtle Simmerman Fred Durian Henry Durian B. C. Foster George Miller Elmer Yoder Roy Durian Joe Ward Ben Swartzendruber A. Claud Hopkins H. F. Berg Joyce Miller Bridge Club Harold Swartzendruber Mina Halt Mina Hall Low Clifford Yoder Glenn Moothart Thornburg

J. W. Baker Relief Corps Meets in West Chester

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester held a regular session with twelve officers and members. They discussed donations to needy funds, voted a new Red Cross member, planned the December 22 Christmas meeting, and set up baskets for shut ins. The charter was draped for a past national president and later for the unknown soldier.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester Red Cross Reif Effie van Sickle Eva Robertson Emma Ralston Lucy Leet Ralston Legion Marjorie Laukgeh Claudia Poore

Presbyterian Aid Will Meet Friday

A general meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society is announced for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the church. Mrs Manton Hebner has arranged an interesting program and Mrs J C Carris is chairman of the refreshments committee.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society

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