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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

Page

5

Miss Luella Lasek Weds Harry Jirsa in Richmond

Miss Luella Lasek daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Lasek marries Harry Jirsa son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jirsa Sr at Holy Trinity church Richmond. The couple hosted 62 relatives at a Casino hall dinner and charivari reception. They will reside on a nearby farm.

Luella Lasek Harry Jirsa Richmond Joe Lasek Charles Jirsa Holy Trinity Church C. A. B. van Waas Bernadine Keening Roberta Jane Shalla Casino Hall Lasek Croom Drollinger

Methodist Women Study South America Education Topic

The Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary society will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs. Bertha Phillips's home to study Education of Women in South America with FEBE Stutsman as program leader and Leigh W. Soule reviewing the textbook. T. R. Benn will lead devotions on The Enduring Word. Refreshments by M. H. Sartor and Nelson Thompson. The menu follows textbook suggestions with peanut sandwiches coffee and salted peanuts.

South America Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Bertha Phillips Febe Stutsman Leigh W. Soule T. R. Benn M. H. Sartor Nelson Thompson

Melvin Gingerich to Speak at Presbyterians Meeting

Melvin Gingerich will be guest speaker at the Presbyterian Ladies Social on Friday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Roberts home. He will discuss Ethiopia with Mrs. F W Eastwood leading devotions and a refreshments committee of named ladies coordinating the event.

Melvin Gingerich Presbyterian Ladies Social Meeting Carl Roberts RL Gillespie Gingerich Ethiopia F. W. Eastwood Ben Briley A. B. Sehmoeller Fred Neinswanger Harry Miller Fita Glassburner W. M Fitzwiliam Wleie Bratten

Mrs Rathmel Honored At Ainsworth Shower

Mrs. William Rathmel was honored at a wedding shower hosted by Mrs. Martin Telford of Ainsworth. A group of girls attended the finen shower to celebrate the recent marriage. Photographs and laughter filled the event as guests shared well wishes.

Martin Telford Ainsworth William Rathmel

Afternoon Cards and Tea at the Pink and White Event

Guests enjoyed a noon card session at two tables with dainty refreshments. Ruth and Jimmy Telford presented the bride’s gifts, the hostess styling the gathering in a pink and white color scheme.

Ruth Jimmy Telford

Chapter L T T Initiation Held at Crawfordsville

Chapter 1 of T T T held an initiation Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Mabel Monson, with guests from Canibus Junction and Mrs. Ruth Jones of Neola Iowa. Initiated were Mrs. Iles Maxwell and Ethel Carper of Crawfordsville, Mrs L M Jogle of Wyman, and Mrs H A Hollander of Cotter. Mrs Hildred Coats and Irene Thomas served refreshments.

Crawfordsville T.T Mabel Monson Canibus Junction Ruth Jones Neola Iowa Mra Iles Maxwell Ethel Carper L. M Jogle Wyman H. A. Hollander Cotter Hildred Coats Irene Thomas

World's Greatest Ivory Marlyt Market Debut

A visitor reports on a novel market featuring the so called Ivory Marlyt in a bustling world trade hub. Vendors showcase diverse crafts while collectors seek rare pieces amid competitive pricing and enthusiastic crowds.

U P Missionary Group Led Friday by Mrs Acheson

Mrs Jennie Acheson will lead the United Presbyterian Women Missionary society meeting Friday afternoon at 2 15 at the home of Mrs M D Work. The topic is Toward a New America. Mrs W McLaughlin will speak on Ministry of Service in Cities to Foreigners and U S Frontiers Today. Mrs Oscar George will speak on Evangelism the Animating force in Home Missions.

Jennie Acheson United Presbyteria Womens Missionary Society M. D America W. McLaughlin Ministry of Service U. S Oscar George Howe Missions

New Year's Day Guests at Home of Geo Wallace

Dinner guests at the George Wallace home on New Year's Day included Mr and Mrs Hi Rademaker and son Charles and Mr and Mrs Lovie Schroeder.

Geo. Wallace George Wallace Hi Rademaker Charles Lovie Schroeder

Family gathering with visitors enjoys holiday games

A holiday gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Walker and their children, with Joan and Elsie Wallace visiting from Davenport. Mrs. Walker helped serve as attendees enjoyed音乐 and games in the afternoon.

Joan Clarence Walker Elsie Wallace Davenport Walker

Local News In Stringtown Report Holiday Visits And Illness

Stringtown residents share holiday visits with the Leister and Murray Reeser families from Bloomington Illinois. Flu illness affects Edd Widmer and David Allen Graber remains under doctor care. Grandma Rich is not well.

J. J. Rich Stringtown Jan Lester Reeser Marilyn Shirley Murray Reeser Bloomington J J. Rich Edd Widmer David Allen Graber Grandma Rich Noah Widmer Norma Frank Nebel Pauline Rooker Josephine Stewart Elmer Freyenberger Emery Leichty Ethan Brooks Raymond Rich Des Moines Rex Swan Herbert Marian Madge George Pent Wayland

Iowa Expected to Receive $700,000 Federal Aid

Des Moines reports the federal social security board approved Iowa's old age pension plan and may fund $700,000 in the first quarter, about $1,500,000 for six months, if Congress provides the money. Byron G. Allen, superintendent of the Iowa assistance commission, is in Washington for the authorization.

Des Moines Federal Social Security Board Iowa Congress Associated Press Byron G. Allen Iowa Ald ‘Ge Aesistance Commission Washington

Notice of Annual Meeting for Farmers Mutual Insurance

Notice to policy holders of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington County Iowa to meet at Washington City Hall January 0 1936 at 1 30 P M to elect Directors from Lime Creek Highland Franklin Clay and Marion townships and handle other business. Dated December 30 1935. Signed Jas J Benda Secretary.

Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Washington County Iowa Farmers Mutual Insurance Asociation Washington Lime Creek Highland Franklin Clay and Marion Jas. J. Benda

Pensioners to Receive 16000 New Payments on April 1

Pensioners will gain 16,000 new payments on April 1 at an average pension of 14.50 dollars, expanding the present list by the amount.

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Cedar Rapids Woman Visited Brother Over New Year

Miss Bonnie Pease of Cedar Rapids spent the New Year at the home of her brother Dr. T. J. Pease, sharing time with family in the city.

Bonnie Pease Cedar Rapids T. J. Pease

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