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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

3

Mrs Lloyd Phillips Hosts Merry Mixer Club Meeting

Mrs Lloyd Phillips was hostess to the Merry Mixer club at her home on Wednesday in East 76. Four guests attended Mollie Tierney Mrs Merle Thrapp Larry Dean Mrs Earl Dill and Margaret Dill. A bountiful noon dinner followed and quilting was done for Mrs Earnest Craw.

East 76 Lloyd Phillips Merry Mixer Club Mollie Tierney Merle Thrapp Larry Dean Earl Dill Margaret Dill Earnest Craw

Walter Duvall Sale Supports Charity Lunch

The report notes a net profit of 15.97 dollars from the Walter Duvall lunch committee sale. A president’s afternoon meeting approved bills for blankets, flowers, and party material. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Harold Schnoebelen. Bridge hosts Lawrence Romine prize winners listed.

Gertrude Stephens Oren Romine Eury Henderson Lela Miller

Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Mildred Rich

Mrs J J Rich and Mrs Raymond Rich hosted a miscellaneous shower at the J J Rich home in Stringtown for Mildred Rich ahead of her wedding to George Unkrich in Winfield. Guests wrote advice, exchanged gifts, and a two course luncheon followed.

Mildred Rich Stringtown J. J. Rich Raymond Rich George Unkrich Winfield Mildred Myrtle Ruth Freyenberger Kathryn Widmer Marian Rinner Verdella Widmer Inez Evelyn Nebel Alice Aldineichelberger Edith Rich Verena Alina Mae Graber Edna Rich Evelyn Peck Lucille Beese Arlene Johnston Darlene Quick Harold Unkrich

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced for Wednesday

The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9:30 in the home of Mrs. J. B. Randle at 409 East Madison Street. The Valley Ladies Aid society plans a food sale at the Washington clearers on Saturday March 2 at 11:3.

Presbyterian Cottage J. B. Randle East Madison Street The Valley Ladies Aid Society Washington Clearers

Frank Pearce Nuptials Take Place at Grinnell

Frank Pearce married Rex Curry Frank in Grinnell at the home of the bride’s parents. The ceremony included a pink and white decor, a Mendelssohn processional, and a reception in Grinnell with out-of-town guests from Washington. The couple now reside in Washington in the Simpson apartments.

Frank Pearce Grinnell Myrtle Frances Pearce Frank H. Pearce Westfield Rex Curry Frank Washington Leslie Dormald Frank Kearney Nebr William Welsh Paul Morrison Mystery of Life Helen Palmer Miss Palmer Ray Main West Des Moines William Pearce Doris Decatur Billie Ahrens Meredith Main Mrs. Main Frank Grinnell High School Kearney, Nebr Kearney State Teachers College Kob Air Simpson West Washington Street George C. Stewart Betty Henrietta Tom Stewart

Mrs Kennedy Leads Bible Meeting Devotions at Home

Mrs Kennedy served as devotional leader at a Bible department meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs George Clappert home. Ten members attended as she used Psalm 24 and read a Grace Noel Crowell poem Thou Openest Thy Hand. Mrs Speidel led a study of Ephesians six and Philippians one and spoke about Moody Bible Institute founder’s week with 1000 in attendance.

P.T.A. Council Holds Monday Evening Meeting

The City Council of the P.T.A. met in Lincoln school library with thirteen members present. Mrs. Carl Martin presided in Mrs. G.A. Haygreen's absence and minutes were read by Mrs. Glenn Wilson. Eileen Jeffrey reported on hot lunches at two grade schools and Mrs. George Rudiger outlined the PTA history project. Clarence Logan discussed entertainment ideas to raise funds for projects and the group adjourned after discussion.

P.T.A New Lincoln School Carl Martin G.A. Haygreen Glenn Wilson Eileen Jeffrey George Rudiger

Social calendar entries for Rosemary area clubs

Weekly listings for Tuesday through Saturday cover meetings of the Rosemary clubs and church groups. Notable items include U.P. Woman's Missionary Society at 7:30 p.m., all invited events at Grace Hill and Presbyterian churches, and potluck gatherings at the Masonic Temple and at the manse. A note mentions Estonian bath culture in Europe.

Rosemary Club John Cherry U.P. Woman's Missionary Society Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Presbyterian Aid General Meeting Worthy Masonic Temple

Birthdays and anniversaries mark a local celebration

Ainsworth residents celebrate birthdays for Mrs. A L Griffith Mrs M J Redlinger Virginia Payne Helen Brock and Betty McCartney Reid Orris turns nine as son of Mr and Mrs Fred Orris East Highland sees Elmer and Mrs Pearson wed thirty two years ago while Earl Nicola and Brighton mark their thirty third anniversary Ethel Mincer Carl White Charles Walker Mary Lee Bower and George Murphy observe birthdays and an eighth wedding anniversary Read the Want Ads.

A. L. Griffith M. J. Redlinger Virginia Payne Helen Brock Betty McCartney Ainsworth Reid Orris Fred Orris Elmer Pearson East Highland Earl Nicola Brighton Pearsons Ethel Mincer Carl White Amboy Charles Walker Walnut George Murphy Haskins

Lois McClean and Donald Messer Married in Kahoka

Lois McClean of Washington and Donald Messer of Washington were married in Kahoka Missouri on February 19 in a single ring ceremony conducted by Reverend Martinson of the Lutheran church. Edith Patterson and Dallas Chamberlin served as attendants.

Lois McClean Washington F. R. McClean Brighton Donald Messer E. H. Messer Kahoka Martinson Lutheran Church Edith Patterson Dallas Chamberlin McLellan Robair Mr. Messer Washington High School Mrs. Messer

Funeral service for T Kennedy observed in Conesville

T W Kennedy aged 80 died at his home seven miles northwest of Columbus Junction after several days illness. Surviving wife Pearl McCullough four sons William Ralph Glen and Dale two stepdaughters Fern Perrin and Nellie Swailes. Funeral set for 2 pm Monday Evangelical Reformed church Conesville with Rev J Lynn Pace officiating burial at Conesville Institute. Southeast Iowa Agricultural Experiment association re elected officers at annual meeting in Conesville. Officers include William McCormick president Charles Elder vice president William Brehme secretary C E Nicholson treasurer Charles Shellabarger alternate Aaron Welch to lead Conesville station Robert Slick assistant. Young Presbyterians to meet later.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction T. W. Kennedy Here Pearl McCullough William Detroit Mich Ralph Glen Iowa City Dale Fern Perrin Malvern Nellie Swailes J. C. Richie Evangelical-Reformed Conesville J. Lynn Pace Conesville Institute Southeast Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association William M. McCormick Charles Elder William Brehme C. E. Nicholson Charles Shellabarger Aaron J. Welch Robert Slick Presbyterian Church

Rowena Edwards and A C Feddersen Visit Music Supervisor

Miss Rowena Edwards and A C Feddersen of Cedar Heights spent Sunday with Mrs Genevieve Feddersen, music supervisor in Columbus schools, at a potluck supper to be held Monday evening at six.

Manse Rowena Edwards A. C. Feddersen Cedar Heights Genevieve Feddersen Columbus

Clinton guests visit Wylie Anderson home

Dr and Mrs Marion Anderson of Clinton were guests Sunday at the Wylie Anderson home in Ainsworth according to Ruth Norris.

Ainsworth Marion Anderson of Clinton Wylie Anderson

Weekend House Visits Reported Around the Region

Ruth Putman stayed at her Seymour home for a UK weekend with her parents. Beulah Johnson spent the weekend with friends in Des Moines. Irene Bishop was a guest of relatives in Marengo from Friday evening to Sunday.

Ruth Putman Seymour Beulah Johnson Ove de Moines Irene Bishop Marengo

Definition of gourmet and gourmand compared

The text defines gourmet as a person selective about food and gourmand as one who overeats. It contrasts two terms and clarifies their meanings.

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