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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1936

Page

3

Fifty-First Anniversary Dinner of Society Chapter J PEO

Society Chapter J PEO celebrated its fifty first anniversary with a banquet for about 80 at the Methodist church banquet hall. Mrs. C H Gather led the event with a strong committee, and guests included charter members and newer members. A varied program featured local performances, Hayti talks, and hospitality by church groups. the event was described as a real success.

Methodist Church C. H. Gather L. S. Patterson Co. W Zoe Carter C. H. Guther P. L. Etter Belle Dough O. B. Schmitt Ladies Aid Muouet Charles Davis Joan Michels Betty Teddy Schwartz Betty Michel Carla Shannon P. EB. O Edward Burchett Bloomfield Iowa Hayti

Junction residents share meals and milestones

Mrs H Lee Huston hosted a dinner for friends in Columbus Junction to honor her sister in law Mrs Keith Prizer from Fairfield. The Prizer and Huston families then attended a Business Men's club meeting after dinner at Jennings eatin house.

Columbus Junction H. Lee Huston Keith Prizer Fairfield Prizer Huston Business Men's Club Jennings Eatin House Russell Gravatt Llinois Orvyilk Sparrow Home Ralph Lowe W. F. Edmondson Alice Edmondson Margaret James Frank Daniel William van Horn Clup Carol Marsden Sewing Club Harold Duncan

Patriotic Program Features Meeting of Rural Women

Mrs Frank Lewis hosted 11 Rural Women's club members yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Helen Jakson led the business meeting with a patriotic verse call. The program committee led the after discussion. Mrs Gertrude Maxwell presented a paper on Abraham Lincoln and Mr Will Bell spoke on George Washington.

Frank Lewis Rural Women's Club Helen Jakson Gertrude Maxwell Abraham Lincoln Will Bell George Washington

Mrs Martha Faris Honored on 75th Birthday Dinner

Mrs Martha Faris was honored at a surprise birthday dinner at her home marking her seventy fifth birthday. A cooperative noon meal followed with a fruit cake at the center bearing her birth date. Attendees included Owen Hayes Clara Hayes Maud Jones Ralph Jones Richard Jones and Edith Faris.

Martha Faris Owen Hayes Clara Hayes Maud Jones Ralph Jones Richard Edith Faris

Presbyterian Choir Practice Notice at 7 Tonight

Choir practice announced for Thursday evening at 7 thirty at the parsonage. Full attendance desired. Presbyterian choir rehearsal scheduled Saturday at seven in the evening at 305t2.

Pareenage Presbyterian

Social Calendar Friday through Wednesday events listed

Friday Rebekably regular meeting 7 30 p m Odd Fellows hall initiation Fifth anniversary banquet Trinity Lutheran church 6 39 p m Saturday Junior missionary circle United Presbyterian 2 30 Monday Department of Literature evening section 745 Mrs Edna Mercer 415 East Washington New England Apt 1 Junior Fortnightly section 1 730 Vera Stutsman 628 West Main vote change of place Tuesday Past Noble Grand circle 2 pm Mrs Roy Stewart 505 South Iowa note change Young Women's missionary society Baptist 730 pm at Mrs George Am long 211 South 4th avenue Booster club luncheon 130 pm Mrs Guy Stumpf route 38 American Home department Weston 1 230 pm Mrs W C Mayhew 1801 East Washington Wednesday Lincoln dinner Daughters of Union Veterans at noon G A R members bring one dish to pass and their own table service Meat potatoes and rolls furnished

Department of Literature Edna Mercer East Washington Street New England Vera Stutsman West Main Street Noble Grand Circle Roy Stewart Iowa Avenue Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Clara Faulkner Hazel McCarty George Amlong South 4Th Avenue Guy Stumpf American Home Department Weston 1 W. C. Mayhew Lincoln Daughters of Union Veterans Pws

H. E. O. Club Meets at Caldwell Home

Nine members of the H. E. O. club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Jack Caldwell home southwest of Washington. Mrs. John Libe led the meeting with a song session. Mrs. Gertrude Doig and Mrs. Will Erwin directed the program and entertainment. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Will Kendrick. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Will Erwin’s home on March 4.

H. E E. O. Club Jack Caldwell Washington John Libe Gertrude Doig Will Erwin Will Kendrick

Local Birthday Greetings Mark February Anniversary

A birthday page lists numerous residents celebrating today including Carrie Stouffer Weat Chester turning 72, James Bey turning 12, Edward Beranek from Riverside route 2, the 42nd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Will Mitchell, twins Billy and Bobby Breitenbach turning 10, James Logan age 6, Lee Hourham the ton sorial artist, M J Ory at 77, Mrs Orr, Mae Morgan and daughter Betty Jane, Mrs John Wagner south of Washington, Keen Bower turning 10, and other local birthday mentions.

Carrie Stouffer Weat Chester Stouffer Charles Breitenbach Billy Bobby Keen Bower Harvey Bower

D of V Lincoln Dinner Plans for Feb 12

Daughters of Union Veterans announce a Lincoln dinner next Wednesday at noon in the G A R hall. Civil War veterans will attend as guests of honor. Members should bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Potatoes meat and rolls provided. An afternoon business meeting will review membership applications.

G. A. R. Hall

Sixteen Tables of Bridge and Pinochle Benefit Party

Bridge and pinochle were played at sixteen tables during a White Shrine benefit. Between 60 and 90 people attended. winners included Mrs. Joe Falk and Ed Mick for bridge, Mrs. Claude Bain and Harry Miller for pinochle. Refreshments followed. a benefit dance is planned for February 21 at Iowa ballroom.

White Shrine Joe Falk Ed Mick Claude Bain Harry Miller Iowa Ballroom

Valentine Bridge Luncheon At Lindenmeyer Home

Mrs. Lindenmeyer and Mrs. Will Embree hosted a Valentine luncheon and bridge party at the Lindenmeyer residence in Lindenmeyer. West Chester bridge club members dined at a long table with crystal centerpiece displaying cut flowers and Valentine place cards marking bridge tallies. Winners were Mrs I B Coffey and Mrs Will Embree.

Valentine Mrs. Lindenmeyer Will Embree Lindenmeyer West Chester Bridge Club I. B. Coffey

Mrs Leo Marie Entertained Club

Mrs Will Marie joined the six members and hostess Mrs Leo Marie for a social afternoon at her home. Snow blocked roads and illness kept some members away. Refreshments were served and Mrs Will Marie assisted. The Leo Marie family plans to move from the neighborhood.

Singer Leo Marie Ohe Will Marie Will Marie Weisted

Beauty Shop Opens in Globe Barber Shop Building

Mrs. Loretta Kuaties moves Milady's Beautie Shoppe from South Iowa avenue to the Globe barber shop building. The newly arranged shop features green and lavender decor, private curtained booths, and recently acquired modern equipment including a green satin finish drier and an Arno steamer.

Loretta Kuaties Iowa Avenue Globe Barber Shop Milady Knauss

Congress Cafe Offers Daily Variety of Meats and Sides

The Congress Cafe advertises a daily choice of four or five different meats with three side dishes and dessert for regular dinners. The dining room is available for parties luncheons or meetings.

Congress Cafe

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Beautie Globe Loretta Knauss KE. Cor Junction East Side Square Odd Fellows Hall Trinity Lutheran Church United Presbyterian Church H. E. O. Club Caldwell James Bey Fred Bey Edward Beranek Riverside Route 2 Will Mitchell James Logan Lee Hourham M. J. Ory Orr W. M. (Mae) Morgan Betty Jane John Wagner D. of V Mrs. Leo Marie Beauty Shop Edica Vicks Asa Wede Frank Miller Dist Frigidaires Westinghouse Hoover Special Cleaners Magnetic Cleaners Southern Utilities Company
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