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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1941

Page

3

DeMolay Mothers Sponsor Birthday Party and Meeting

The DeMolay Mothers circle hosted a birthday party for members born in recent months after the boys meeting and initiation. Officers elected were Mrs. Everette Burham president, Mrs. Don Pauls vice president, and Mrs. Clayton Bear secretary treasurer. Fifteen mothers attended along with visiting Masons. Billy Hammer and David Jackson were initiated. Ice cream and birthday cake were served.

DeMolay Mothers Circle Mothers Circle Everette Burham Don Pauls Clayton Bear Bill Hammer David Jackson

Many Happy Returns wedding anniversaries and birthdays listed

Two couples celebrate fifteenth wedding anniversaries Mr and Mrs Hart Chance and Mr and Mrs Sam Lambert. Birthdays include Marilyn Le Krotz, J M Kelly, Dr T J Pease, Charles Sutton, J J Rich, L E Hoyle, Russell Reed Miller, Mrs R R Knotterus, R B Stephens, C C Reister, W G Stewart, Larry Gene Watson, Dickie Paul aged twelve, Rachel Ann Galloway from Waterloo aged eight, and Betty Joan Fisher of Riverside. Frank Sickles and Jennie Ish marked 56 years since their Washington wedding with a snowbound trip days earlier, now living at 214 North Ave C with son Roy and three grandchildren plus four great grandchildren.

Hart Chance Sam Lambert J. M. Kelly T. J. Pease Charles Sutton J. J. Rich Stringtown L. E. Hoyle Russell Reed Miller R. R. Knottnerus R. B. Stephens C. C. Reister W. G. Stewart Rachel Ann Galloway Waterloo Harlan McCreedy Betty Joan Fisher Howard Fisher Riverside Frank Sickles Jennie Ish Washington Frank Horn

Social calendar hints at week of church groups and clubs

A busy slate of meetings and events listed for Tuesday through Thursday includes the Dorcas society at St. Pauls Church at 7:30, W F W auxiliary sewing at LK C hall, and multiple missionary societies. Other highlights feature booster club dinner, Valentine exchanges, and PTA activities with many notices of venue changes and pot lucks.

Rebekah and Women's Council Meet at Local Churches

Afternoon meetings are listed for the Rebekah club and several church groups. Ruth unit hosts Mrs Frank Gobble at 614 North Fourth Avenue, Naomi unit at 1314 East Washington, Martha unit at 310 East Washington, and Friendly Bible class at an unspecified location.

Phriday Women's Council Christian Church Ruth Frank Gobble North Fourth Avenue Naomi Will Easter East Washington Street Martha May McFarland Friendly Bible Class of Baptist Church W. L. Fichelberger U.P. Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church W. E. Was Son i.St T. R. Benn 2Nd J. D. Dayton E. Main St Fred Hutt S. Iowa Ave Henry Knecht W. Madison St Henry Berdo J. Ll. Kennedy Clayton Bear F. Washington St

Black Angel Cake Recipe Triumph and Techniques

A detailed home baking note praises mastering cake making and presents a Black Angel Cake recipe. Steps cover chocolate cake and angel food cross techniques, including ingredients, mixing, baking at 350 degrees, cooling, and Seven Minute Icing. It adds serving guidance and cake cutting patterns.

Chapter Y T T T Holds Monthly Meeting

Dorothy Kammueller hosted Chapter Y T T T for a regular monthly business meeting. Vice president Mrs. Glenn Wilson presided while Mrs. Robert Lytle reported on the recent bake sale. Six members attended the gathering.

Dorothy Kammueller T.T.T Glenn Wilson Robert Lytle

Newlyweds Feted at Lou Bauer Home in West Chester

A family party at the home of Mr and Mrs Lou Bauer in West Chester honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson. The event featured shared refreshments and gifts for the couple with the bride listed as Lucille Robertson. A later Glendale school community meeting invites attendees to bring sandwiches and their own dishes.

Lou Bauer iMir West Chester Roy Johnson Bauer Eldin Bauer Faye Turnipseed Johnson Lucille Robertson Glendale

Mrs Don Orr Hosts Past Worthy Advisors Dinner

Mrs Don Orr hosted the Past Worthy Advisors at a dinner in the private dining room of the North Side cafe. Jonquils sweet peas and irises formed the centerpiece with a modernistic ornament at the ivory bowl. The table was set for twelve and after dinner the group discussed routine club business.

Don Orr Worthy Advisors Club North Side Cafe

Shrine Card Party Held at Temple

Mrs. H. G. Miller and Mrs. John Winga hosted a White Shrine bridge party yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Five tables competed with Mrs. Clarence Richards of Ainsworth winning the high score for the afternoon. Refreshments followed in a patriotic mood.

H. G. Miller John Winga Masonic Temple Clarence Richards Ainsworth

Shower Honors Recently Married Couple in Sunshine Club

Sunshine Community club members honored Mr. and Mrs. Allie Eichelberger at a miscellaneous shower hosted in the bride’s parents home Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zieglowsky. The evening featured card games and table gifts decor with blue pink and white crepe paper as guests asked the couple to describe use for each gift before unwrapping.

Sunshine Community Club Allie Eichelberger Charles Zieglowsky Charles Wolfe Don Wylie Fred Zieglowsky Donna Wylie Julia May Betty Koehler Virginia Meyer Virginia Zieglowsky

Hostesses Named for Two-Week Party

Lif was served by the hostesses Mrs. Will Harwood and Mrs. Fred Reid will be hostesses at the next party to be held in two weeks.

Will Harwood Fred Reid

Fairview Club Hosts Family Gathering in Crawfordsville

The Fairview club held its annual all day family gathering on February 6. Nine families attended with well filled baskets. A noon dinner followed by a brief business meeting saw president Greta Owens resign as her Owens family plans to move soon. Games and visiting concluded the day. Next meeting set for March 6 with Eva Blankenhorn.

Crawfordsville Fairview Club T. H. Barnes Greta Owens Owens Eva Blankenhorn

Travel Wardrobe Tackles Crushed Luggage Fears

A New York fashion showcase proposes outfits for air travel emphasizing wrinkle resistance and packing efficiency. It features a white evening gown with a triangular scarf, an all day striped dress with a pleated skirt, and a knit like cape suit in greige tones. Turbans rise in popularity as travel chic.

New York

Women's Society Meeting Planned at West Chester Church

The Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at the West Chester Methodist church tomorrow at two o'clock. The refreshment committee includes Mrs. James Griggs as chair and members Mrs. Harold Griggs Mrs. Lester Laubach Mrs. Will Reif and Mrs. Lee Craig. All women in the community are invited.

West Chester Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church James Griggs Harold Griggs Lester Laubach Will Reif Lee Craig

Blanche Barrow remarries Dallas taxi driver after prison release

Blanche Barrow widow of Buck Barrow who allied with Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker has wed E. B. Frasure a Dallas taxi driver. She was freed from Jefferson City penitentiary in March 1939 after serving six years of a ten year sentence for involvement with the Barrow gang.

Blanche Barrow Buck Barrow Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Southwest E. B. Frasure Dallas, Tex Jefferson City, Mo Barrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

DeMolay Marilyn le Krotz John Krotz Larry Gene Watson Glenn Watson Dickie Paul Don Paul Dorcas Society St. Paul's Church W.F.W LK. C. Hall Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Irene Yard West Main Street Booster Club G.A.R. Halt Valentine Exchange Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Wisie Long Godfrey Juzeler Harmony Club Boyd Stephens Good Will Club Earl Simpson West Madison Street Women's Republican Club Washington County Rosemary Club Ray Pell Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Stewart P.T.A Stewart School Valley Ladies Aid Society Margaret Engle Linger Howard Hoyie J. H. Thompson Methodist Junior Missionary Meeting Robert Roberts Just Us J. H. Campbell D V. Potluck G.A.R. Hall H.H. Club Pythian Sisters Don Applegate Lexington Circle John Mlading Walnut Women's Club Glen Dunbar Prairie Flower Missionary Society T. C. Reeves Rural Woman's Club Harry Anderson O.E.S Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society E. J Blatter Rebekah Club Jesse Campbell Hammer W. L. Alcorn Leslie Gates 19Th Century Club George Morrison Washington Street 5Purgeon'c Thrift Store Children’s Cotton Blue Rose Toiletries SSARF Pillow FAC New Ular RUG Patternz Kover Zips Foxcroft Women’s Society Mrs Blanche Frasure
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