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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

5

Peiffer Couple Honored On 40th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Paul Peiffer were surprised by children and grandchildren on Tuesday Feb 6 to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. Ernest Peiffer of Van Hornlow presented a two tier angel food cake iced white with pink trim and silver hearts. Guests included Ernest Peiffer and Wilfrid Peiffer of Van Horne Iowa among others.

Paul Peiffer Ernest Peiffer van Horn Lows Peiffer Wilfrid Peiffer van Horne Iowa

Missionary Society Meeting Held by United Presbyterian group

The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Glenn McCall’s home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Oscar Lane led devotions, and Mrs. Neill Trotman with Mrs. Cloyce Stewart reviewed the magazine. Mrs. Richard Stewart read letters from missionaries. A brief business session occurred and refreshments were served by Mrs. McCall with several guests from Washington.

Ruth

Local Birthday and Anniversary Greetings List

Today marks the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pence and includes birthday wishes for multiple readers. Notables include Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones age 95, Nd Hanson of Chicago, Ruth Irene Lane age 18, and several others with listed names and cities noting birthdays and anniversaries.

Mary Elizabeth Jones Nd Hanson Chicago Hanson Ruth Irene Lane Oscar Lane Wayne Zeck Carl Crossett Ruth Irene Bell of Wellman Stanley Knupp M. P. Miller Dorothy Melinski Kathleen Dunbar Lewis Anderson Harold Lloyd Hesseltine I. Fredmund

English Muffins and Birthday Notices in a Winter Issue

Crusty yeast muffins baked on a griddle served hot or cold with butter and jam. Also notes birthdays for Shirley Ann Brown Ralph Smith Maynard Kallous and a recipe for English muffins with rising times and baking steps.

Haskins Church Pancake and Sausage Nipet February 12

Regular meeting notices a pancake and sausage Nipet at Haskins Church scheduled for Monday evening February 12 2073.

Haskins Church

Thursday event update near start time details

The notice indicates a Thursday event on February 15 starting at 6 30 PM with participation limited to those available. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.

Saturday Nite Club scenes at O Thoma Home

Ainsworth local notes report multiple club gatherings. The Saturday Nite Supper Club hosted Mr. and Mrs. Orville Thor with bridge prizes won by John Buenneke and Eva Blank enhorn. The D A P Club met with Mrs. Leola Roberts. tea towels were made and a tourfe luncheon served. The 7 500 Club met with Floyd Hamil of Washington. Lucille Anderson won high and Lee Norris won consolation as three tables played. Friday World Day of Prayer services at Rev Hemphill home featured talks on quiet strength and Christian learning with plans for Lent union prayers.

Ainsworth Orville Thor John Buenneke Eva Blankenhorn Frank Moore Leola Roberts Floyd Hamil Washington Lucille Anderson Lee Norris Jossin Mtce Missionary Societies United Presbyterian and Methodist Churches Hemphill Mildred Stephena Merle Whitemans Kate Annas Doris Orris Mra Margaret

Present Lesson to Homemakers Club at Rural meeting

SOUTH HILL February meeting of the Rural Homemakers club met February 8 at Mrs. Lyla Lowe’s home despite weather. Fifteen members and three visitors attended with three new members added: Mrs. John Krantz, Mrs. Colon Tindall, and Mrs. Lewis Harland. Mrs. Ida Wooley presided as president and conducted the farm bureau lesson.

South Hill Homemakers’ Club Lyla Lowe Clarence Lowe Ernest Clark Cleo Fletcher Farm Bureau Given Ida Wooley John Krantz Colon Tindall Lewis Harland Hazel

Mrs Young to Entertain in March After Meeting

Moorhead noted that Mrs Ralph Beauchamp could not attend the meeting. The hostess Mrs Helen Young served refreshments at the close and will entertain in March. News items include want ads.

Meeting on Frances Willard Memorial at Mrs Acheson home

Ww Cc FP OU will meet with Mrs Jennie Acheson at 703 South Third Avenue on Thursday at 2 30 p m Mrs C V Otwill be leader subject Frances Willard Memorial Lesson talks are Revelations 14 13 alee.

Ww. Cc. FP. OU Jennie Acheson Soe Ik Third Avenue C. V Frances Willard Alee

Lexington Aid to Meet Thursday

A meeting of the Lexington Ladies Aid society is announced for Thursday at 1 20 in the church. Hostesses will be Mrs. Besse Huber Mrs. Mabel Huber and Mrs. Doris Tadlock.

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Besse Huber Mabel Huber Doris Tadlock

Social Calendar for Tuesday and Wednesday Activities

Local groups list meetings and events for Missionary societies, church groups, clubs, and relief activities. Descriptions include times, venues such as St Pauls Church and West Chester Methodist Church, and notices for potluck suppers, bake sales, and fellowship dinners. Participants include Ruth Foster, Carol Forgey, Mrs Wade Magering, and various church auxiliaries.

Missionary Society Ruth Foster West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Grace Itl Ladive Wade Magering al Church Sunshine Community Club Charles Zieglowaky Pethel Missionary Society Fellowship Mogae Foster Fine Factisly Clarence Jack

Maquoketa Rural Valley Co-operative Announces Profit

John Courtain was re elected president of the Maquoketa Rural Valley cooperative at a meeting attended by about 60 members. The cooperative reports a net operating profit of 6019 after paying 11 159 to the REA. Cross ease of encres amounted 42997.

Rural Electric Power Co-operative Anamosba John Courtain Maquoketa

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