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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

3

Alma Krotz and Fred Kucera Wed In Riverside Ceremony

Miss Alma Krotz and Fred Kucera exchanged wedding vows Monday at St. Marys rectory Riverside officiated by Rt. Rev. Onsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. The couple plans to live on a Riverside farm with family hosting gatherings and a large wedding cake featured at the reception.

Riverside Almarotz Fred Kucera St. Mary’s Rectory Onsignor Bernard Jacobsmeiers Dora Kucera Ard Ward Kucera Ier Attirin Princess Cafe Lowaty Anna Krotz Lloyd Krotz Grandother William Krotz Theon James Kuera St. Mary's Hood Riverid

Illinois couple wed at Junction in Methodist ceremony

Miss Gladys Beulah Allison 22 of Tennessee Ill and Frans Merwin Dennis 22 of Industry were married Saturday at the parsonage of the Methodist church in Columbus Junction Rev A Bloomquist officiated with the single ring ceremony Attendants were the groom's mother Mrs Lena Den and his brother Bradford Dennis of Industry The couple reside on a local farm

Columbus Juncton Gladys Beulah Allison Tennessee Ill Frans Merwin Dennis Industry Methodist Church A. Bloomquist Lena den Bradford Nis

Clifford Beatty Is Guest at Dinner

Clifford Beatty from Dowagiac Michigan was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Beatty. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins and daughter Othy, and Mrs. Bessie Tuck-

Clifford Beatty Dowagiac Mich Willisatty Cliford Rs. C. E. Beatty Arry Watkins Othy Bessie Tuck

Beenblossom Injured After Ice Fall In Gray

J M Beenblossom fell on ice and injured his shoulder and was taken to a hospital. The report notes he was improving, while Mrs Will Longer and the Alma Shebeckes moved to a north Washington area home. Alvin and Hazel worked for Ray Blankenhorn.

Wm. C. Longer Gray T. M. Been Will Longer Alm Shebeck Ir E Washington Reed Alvin Hazel Ray Blankenhorn

Social Calendar Listings for Upcoming Week

A detailed social calendar lists events from Tuesday to Friday including meetings of the Young Women's Missionary Society at the Baptist church, the O W club, and Legion auxiliary bridge nights. Numerous potluck suppers and club gatherings are noted at homes, churches, and schools with times, hosts, and addresses.

Noble Grand Circle Floyd Murdock Young Women's’ Missionary Society of Baptist Church Micossen Carol Forgey East Madison Street O. W. Club Ee Ienhininteine Glen Hayes Legion Auxiliary Benefit Bridge A. E. Baldridge Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Lulu Long Amy Christian H. H. Club Dick Blanchard Chester M. E. Ladies Aid Junior Missionary Society M. KE Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Centennial P. T. A

Small female cats noted as more efficient ratters

A brief observes that only a few cats excel at catching rats with small female cats reputedly more effective than large tomcats. The remark highlights gender and size influences on pest control in feline behavior.

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Recipe Collection

The Lexington Ladies Aid meeting printed a batch of rolled desserts and pies including Nut Roll Candy Mock Lemon Pie Date Roll and California Raisin Cookies with details for ingredients and steps. The list also features Raisin Date Padding Sour Cream Vie and Fudge with measurements and preparation tips.

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Alma Mapel Anna Shalla Lela Paul Ethel Paul

D of V Families Share Supper and Lincoln Program

Daughters of Union Veterans and families met at the G A R hall for a cooperative supper attended by 36 people. Carolyn Hamilton led singing with Helen Warvey at the piano, a duet by Hamilton and Mrs Hugh Webbery, and talks on Lincoln by Mrs W M McLaughlin and Althea Montgomery.

G. A. R. Hall Carolyn Hamilton Helen Warvey Miss Hamilton Hugh WeCbery W. McLaughlin Lincoln Billy Herndon Althea Montgomery

Kalona Couple Wed in Washington Ceremony

Gladys Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs George Maxwell married Joseph Fisher son of Mr and Mrs J J Fisher in a Friday afternoon ceremony by Justice of the Peace J E Bovee. Attendants were Mrs Fisher and Archie Horak. The bride wore brown crepe with gold accessories. They will live with the groom’s parents while Mr Fisher works with his father in the blacksmith business.

Kalona Gladys Maxwell George Maxwell Joseph Fisher J. J. Fisher Washington Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee Fisher Archie Horak Kalona High School Faye

Give and Take Club Hosts at Clege Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Clerge entertained the Give and Take club at their home Friday evening Bridge was played at three tables High scores were won by Mrs Gene Stephens and Arthur Krause Officers elected for the coming year President Mrs Everette Stewart secretary and treasurer Mrs Arthur Krause Refreshments were served at the close The next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Krause in two weeks

Harold Clerge Gene Stephens Arthur Krause Everette Stewart

Local birthdays and anniversaries noted across communities

Today many residents celebrate birthdays including Dr W J Masson Elizabeth Dawson Mrs C W Gray Albert Simpson and Mrs Royal Robertson son. A Snowball couple Mr and Mrs John Sebedek observe their wedding anniversary. Gene Wehler age five near Dublin also marks a birthday alongside Mary Cherwinker Maxine Churchill and Perry Reiner.

W. J. Masson Elizabeth Dawson C. W. Gray Albert Simpson Royal Robertson John Gene Wehler Matt Wehr Dublin Mary Cherwinker Maxine Churchill

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting and Funeral Gatherings

A notice lists a Wednesday 9 30 a m cottage prayer meeting at Mrs Val Fuhr 202 East Main Street and multiple church groups planning 1 30 and 1 45 p m funeral attendance for Sister Clare Smith Mrs Walter Smith and related Rainbow Girls and DeMoays events at Masonic Temple and Masome Temple with dates in the week.

Presbyterian Cottage Val Fuhr East Main Street Masonic Temple Walter Smith

Horselaugh Earliest Record in 1713 Steele Book

The term horselaugh is first recorded to describe a loud boisterous laugh in a 1713 book by English author Richard Steele.

Richard Steele

Walnut Woman's Club Roll Call Set For Thursday

An incident in the lives of either Washington or Lincoln will be the answer to roll call at a Walnut Woman's club meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Martin Weston hosts the gathering and all attendees are asked to bring needle and thread.

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Snowball Clayde Knapp Will McConnell Rosemary Club Prairie Flower Mission Circle T. C. Reeves Blat Rural Woman's Club Will Marie Co. FE. S Wtace Masonic Temple Walnut Woman's Club Martin Westen Heights P. T. A En Heights HY. J. Schoonover Washington Lincoln Martin Weston

Merry Ten Club Monthly Meeting at Lambert Home

The Merry Ten Club held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Lambert on January 27. Games and pinocle entertained members, a four act play was presented, and high pinochle scores were posted by Mrs Irvin Wolfe and Earl Redlinger. New officers were installed and refreshments followed. The next gathering is planned at Mr and Mrs Mac Wallace 51.

Merry Ten Club Ray Lambert Irvin Wolfe Earl Redlinger Mac Wallace

Nero and the hydraulic pipe organ through the ages

The emperor Nero enjoyed a water powered pipe organ. The hydraulic organ endured for centuries after his reign, with bellows added in the Middle Ages.

Nero

Committees Named by Y W C A Board President Atchison

Mrs. A E E Atchison presided at the Y W C A board meeting naming committees including Hospitality Irene Yard Membership Elizabeth Dawson Ways and Means Elizabeth Dawson House Edith Shields Welfare Lester Orr Activities Henry Little and others Plans for a spring membership drive were discussed Welfare chair Orr reported higher gifts for the Christmas party and more cookbooks sold The Phillips and Hebner store offered to reimburse Y W C A for telephone costs related to a wallpaper show and the group accepted the offer.

Etha Dawson Stan Kiesey Melvin Gingerich Henry Little Ethel McCreedy Irene Yard George C. Stewart Althea Montgomery Elizabeth Dawson Lucy Langenberg Nellie Tripp Edith Shields Orville Elder Lester Orr Della Patton W. Livingston Orr Mnet Phillips and Hebner Y. W

U P Ladies Aid To Meet Friday At Church

Regular meeting of the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid society is set for Friday at 2 30 p m in the church. Mrs R S Warfel serves as general chairwoman with a program featuring a patriotic address an member demonstration and vocal selections.

Lv. P. Ladies Aid Society de Okibs Canentence U. P. Church Friendship Club Anna Brown Myrtle Pearson Pearson Methodist Ladies Aid Society Harvey Meek W. Main St Wm. Pegrs H. C. Hull 2Nd Avenue W. J. Koudabush Washington St Alice Shaver Iowa Ave T. L. Brookhart Harry Montgomery W. Jefferson St Will Kendrick HU. J. Brenneman A. C. Durst United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society R. S. Warfel

Pearl M Davy and Elon Christner Wed in Washington

The marriage of Mrs Pearl May Davy and Elon Christner both of Crawfordsville was solemnized Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist parsonage Washington Dr Arthur Atack read the single ring ceremony Attendants were Velma Finke and Leonard McKeone The couple will live in Crawfordsville Christner left on a freight trucking trip to New York City to increase their treasury funds

Crawfordsville Pearl May Davy andElon Christner Methodist Parsonage Washington Arthur Atack Velma Finke Leonard McKeone Mr. Christner New York City

Literature and Music Groups Meet Monday

Literature and Music Groups convened at the Masson residence for an evening of program items from the music and literature departments. Highlights included piano duets, violin study notes, and Alaska as a recurring theme with personal experiences shared by Mrs. W L Lloyd of Erickton.

Music Department George Masson Wagan Anton deKoutski Masson W. J. Bordabush Alaska W. L. Lloyd Erickton Harry Snodgrass Kalona Edison Marshall the Doctor Elmer Wells

Local department meeting hosts guests from nearby towns

About thirty members attended a department meeting with several guests including Mrs. Rhoda Wilson of Rockford Illinois Mrs Boyd Foster Mrs C C Wilson and Maude McCreedy among the attendees.

Ess Department Rhoda Wilson Rockford, Il Boyd Foster C. C. Wilson Maude McCreedy

O E S Chapter Invited to Wayland School and Banquet

Washington chapter of O B S is invited to Wayland on February 11 to attend a school of instruction at 1 30 p m and a banquet at 6 30 p m Plates for the banquet are 40 cents and members should call 565 red by Wednesday if attending. The evening meeting starts at 7 30 p m.

Washington Wayland Red

Common Sense About Constipation From All-Bran Advice

A health note explains that most constipation stems from lack of bulk in the bowels and suggests Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily remedy. It promotes bulk, vitamin B, and proper hydration, recommending consumption as cereal or in muffins and noting Kellogg in Battle Creek markets the product.

Kegg Kellogg Battle Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alma Krotz Illinois Junction J. M. Beenblossom Mr. McGill Spencer Reed Grippe Will Hesseltine Dile Will T. M .Beenblogsom Klein Klothing Ko Lexington Ladies Aid Recipes Margery Murphy Doris Tadlock D. of V H. Clege Perry Reiner Oo. KF Masome Temple Clare Smith Nellie Dodder Merry Ten Club Monthly Meeting Y.W. Board A. EE. Atchison Y.W.C.A. Board U. P. Ladies Aid Pearl M. Davy and Elon Christner William Finke Barclay’s Butter Nut Coffee Pillsbury's Krafpt Texas Cigars Nnk Doz PRG Peg Rockton’s Folger Manning C.& H. Pure Cane Barclays Corn Bakers Cocoa Post Toasties Griggs AVORS Bishop Mable Livingston The Ibert Roberta Stone O.E.S
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