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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

3

Marriage announced for Georgia Musil and Albert Koenigsmark

Georgia Musil daughter of the late Alois B. Musil of Washington plans to marry Albert Koenigsmark son of Barbara Koenigsmark of Chicago. The couple is listed with the Koenigsmark address at 3610 West 67th Street Chicago.

Georgia Musi Alois B. Musil Washington Albert Koenigsmark Barbara Koenigsmark West 67Th Street Chicago Georgia Musil Barbara West 67Th Street

Georgia Musil Weds Albert Koenigsmark in Cedar Rapids

Georgia Musil and Albert Koenigsmark married August 31 in Cedar Rapids at the United Brethren church parsonage. The ceremony was witnessed by Mildred Musil and Joseph Koenigsmark, with attendees including Ed Hyncik, Lloyd Anderson, and the Music children.

Lafayette Cafe Cedar Rapids Music Home Ed Hyncik Lloyd Anderson Eddie Chicago Patricia Anne Anna Marie Joseph Koenigsmark Music Washington High School Wilson Law Office United Brothern Church James T. Stewart Mildred Musil

Methodist Society to Present Special Christmas Program

The Methodist Women’s Society will hold a Christmas program Friday at 2 30 in the church with a missionary study at 2 00 preceding it. The event features vocal and violin music, a Christmas story read by Mrs H C Hall, and lighted pictures.

Methodist Society Women's Society Methodist H. C. Hall

American Legion Auxiliary Holds December Business Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met in Legion rooms with reports on child welfare and rehabilitation. Members noted 108 current members with six more needed to match last year. donations were sent to the Christmas seal fund YWCA party and Goodfellows baskets. An all day sewing event and potluck were planned for January with carpet rag sewing and Christmas treats.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms S. W. Easter Paul Snakenberg Veterans Hospital Des Moines Snakenberg Mittens J. W. McBurney

Mrs. Marvin Brown Hosts Riverside Y Club Gathering

Mrs. Marvin Brown entertained the Y social club and guests at her Riverside area home. Bingo provided the afternoon's entertainment with Mrs. Mary Colbert winning the high score.

Riverside Marvin Brown Bingo Mary Colbert

Christmas Club Holds Luncheon and Officers Named

The group enjoyed a Christmas gathering with gift exchanges. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. Mary Colbert president, Mrs. Marvin D. Brown vice president, Mrs. Erwin Koe ning secretary and Mrs. Anna Younkin reporter. Mrs. John Swenka to host December 26.

Omar Strabala Mary Colbert Marvin D. Brown Erwin Koenig Anna Younkin John Swenka

Birthday List Highlights Local Folk Names

The December 19 birthday list notes Carla Jean Bell daughter of J. E. Bell Columbus Junction is one year old. Albert Stransky and his wife share today and tomorrow. Walter Yegsy East Highland is ten, Billy Kiesey Washington is eleven. Also mentioned are Mrs Edward Petratz Mrs Lester Jones Cedar Rapids Nellie DeWitt Marie Darbs hire Crawfordsville and A Sutten.

Carla Jean Bell J. E. Bell Columbus Junction Lee Colton Albert Stransky Pilotburg Walter Yegsy East Highland Billy Kiesey Washington Edward Petratz Lester Jones Cedar Rapids Nellie DeWitt Marie Darbyshire Crawfordsville A. Sutten

East Highland Social Notes Highlight Local Family Visits

In East Highland on December 19 Donald Rath visited with his mother and brother at grandmother's home. Frank Mincer Hester Leona and Austin Collins spent Wednesday evening at the Ralph Wieland residence. Miss Thersa Lear has assisted Mrs Linwood Heck with her work in recent days. Mr and Mrs Everette Rath also mentioned.

Frank Mincer East Highland Donald Rath Hester Leona Austin Collins Ralph Wieland Thersa Lear Linwood Heck Everette Rath

Children’s Program at Rebekah Party Brightens Hall

The I C O F hall hosted the annual Rebekah Christmas social Wednesday evening with a full crowd. Children performed songs and recitations including Silent Night and The Christmas Star, Harold Brock and Jean Patterson provided music, and Santa distributed candy after the program.

Harold Brock Charles Murdock Santa Claus Janet Simmering Richard Zieglowsky Jean Patterson Phyllis McKeown Little Town of Bethlehem Norman Simmering Madee Brock Fred D. Stewart Santa Cloyce Horsey Farl Nicola Tree

Community Notes On Local Moves And Visits

The late J. J. Florang property has new occupants after Mrs. Matilda Bruegge moved Sunday to Cedar Rapids to live with her daughters Mr. and Mrs. Austin Collins. Frank Mineer Hester and Leona shopped in Washington Friday. Misses Virginia Spielman Genevieve Hartzler attended a Washington teachers meeting and then drove to Fairfield to visit the Spielman family. Miss Ruby Prymek spent the weekend with home folks.

J. J. Florang Matilda Bruegge Cedar Rapids Austin Collins Frank Mineer Hester Leona Washington Virginia Spielman Genevieve Hartzler Washington Flr Fairfield Spielman Ruby Prymek

Social events fill week with clubs and gatherings

A dense social calendar lists meetings and activities from Thursday through Monday. Chapter groups meet at 7:30 p.m. with change of place notices. O B S hosts a cooperative dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with family gift exchange. Rural Woman's club and Past Chiefs plan exchanges. Friday features missionary society and potlucks at the Masonic Temple. Christian church units host hostesses. U P prayer group meets. Rebekah and G A R events announced. 4 H club meets at Farm Bureau office. oyster supper at Baptist church closes the week with a Christmas exchange reminder.

T.T.T Robert Lytle P. BE. O C. A. Boice O.B.S Masonic Temple Rural Woman's Club Lloyd Alliman Past Chiefs Association Vic Crone Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society C. S. Lemmon Knights Templar Women’s Council Christian Church Martha Frank Haney South Avenue C Naomi Roy Brobst Fast van Buren Street Ruth Warren Stewart West Sixth Street U. P D. J. Patterson Harry Davis Rebekah BO Methodist Women's Society Baptist Church Rudie Sehrmidt Kart Main Street

Pythian Circle Hosts Christmas Luncheon in North Side Café

Pythian circle members and two guests gathered for a turkey luncheon at 1 p m in the private dining room of North Side cafe. Mrs C Harry Davs acted as hostess in place of ill Mrs Julia Cavender. The afternoon featured a Christmas story read by Mrs J T Rehmel, gift exchange led by Mrs Homer Mount, and a festive table with candles and favors.

Pythian Circle North Side Julia Cavender C. Harry Dav’s C. KE. Plumivy Myra Dieken J. T. Rehmel Mexico Homer Mount

Just Us Club Christmas Luncheon Attendance Report

Seventeen members of the Just Us club joined a Christmas luncheon yesterday at the home of Mrs. Blanche Shalla. Honorary members Mrs. J. E. Gardner and Mrs. R. G C. Wilcox attended, with new member Mrs. Val Fuhr. Mrs. Murray Smylie and Mrs. Cy Bush organized arrangements and the group pledged what they enjoyed most about Christmas. The next meeting is set for January 2 at Mrs. Cy Bush’s home with Mrs. John Caldwell and Mrs. J. D. Dayton as program chairs.

Just Us Club Blanche Shalla J. E. Gardner R. G C. Wilcox Val Fuhr Murray Smylie Cy Bush John Caldwell J. D. Dayton

Homemakers Club Meets Wednesday

Ten members gathered at Mrs. Neill Trotman’s home with one newcomer nine month old Donnie Robert son. Mrs. Harold Ahrens and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger led the entertainment in place of ill Mrs. Lester Stone. the gathering continued with Christmas plans.

Homemakers Club Neill Trotman Donnie Robertson Harold Ahrens Hubert Redlinger Lester Stone

Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised to Boost Red Blood Cells

An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for simple anemia. It claims the product raises red blood cell counts, increases energy, and helps readers feel revived after fatigue. It urges readers to consult a druggist to obtain the pills.

Dr. Williams

Refreshments Offered at Exchange Hostess Event

The exchange finished with refreshments served and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger assisting. A family dinner is planned for January 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wylie.

Hubert Redlinger Mrs. Arthur Wylie

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