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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1938

Page

2

Joint Installation Of Odd Fellows Rebekahs In Wellman

About thirty five members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges from Washington attended a joint public installation in Wellman last evening and will attend another joint installation in Kalona this evening. Fresh eggs retail 18c per dozen from W S Reister and Sons. Mary Rickey and Arlene Easter returned to Cedar Falls to resume classes at Iowa State Teachers College after holidays. Mrs Lee Foster and three children visited here. Ruth Ringheim returned from Canton S D. D F Macon auctioneer. Gig Risinger has enrolled in Chillicothe Missouri business college. Mrs Leland Carris called to Aurora Missouri by her mother’s illness. Evelyn Van Zanty and Hal Williams visited Grinnell. Dr and Mrs M J Cruise returned from Marenzo visiting Mrs Cruise's parents.

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Washington Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Wellman Kalona W.S. Reister & Bons Mary Rickey Arlene Easter Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Lee Foster Ruth Ringheim Canton S. D D. F. Macon Tief —Gig Risinger B. A. Risinger Chilliecothe Chillicothe Leland Carris Aurora Evelyn van Zanty Hal Williams Miss van Zanty Art van Zanty Grinnell M. J. Cruise Marenzo

Hospital Roundup Of Local Admissions And Discharges

Mrs. Jean Coffey of Ottumwa was admitted for observation last night. Melvin Gingerich of Kalona underwent a major operation this morning. Nite Christner of Washington had a major operation. Mrs. Chris Dittmer was admitted yesterday afternoon. Mrs. James Zeck was discharged this morning.

Jean Coffey Ottumwa Melvin Gingerich Kalona Nite Christner Washington Chris Dittmer James Zeck

Miss Landau and James F. Robinson Wed in Hammond

Miss Mabel Landau daughter of Mrs. Anna Landau Washington and James F. Robinson son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson Jr. Des Moines were married Monday evening at 6 30 in the Presbyterian parsonage Hammond Indiana Rev T J Simpson performed the single ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Rex Parmenter The bride wore a steel blue street length wool dress with a gold belt and cameo necklace Her mother’s Cameo and black hat completed the attire Both families background details and future plans outlined including Robinson's travels with his work and a future home location to be chosen.

Mabel Landau Anna Landau Washington James F. Robinson Thomas Robinson, Jr Des Moines Hammond Ind T. J. Simpson Rex Parmenter Robinson Mount Pleasant High School Gem City Business College Quincy County Welfare Washington Federal Savings and Loan Bank Mr. Robinson Melcher Simpson College Indianola Iowa State College Ames Iowa State Alpha Tau Omega United States Department of Agriculture Washington County

Civil War Period Topic Highlighted by Literature Dept

The Literature department afternoon session at Mrs. Joe Wright’s home featured two book reviews on Civil War era works. Mrs. W. J. Masson discussed The Clansman by Dixon, while Mrs. M. L. McCreedy reviewed Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind. A large crowd attended and guest Mrs. W. W. Wilson spoke. The next meeting on February 7 will be at Mrs. Elmer Wells’s home.

Joe Wright W. J. Masson Dixon M. L. McCreedy Brighton Margaret Mitchhell W. W. Wilson Elmer Wells

Bible Department Study Meeting Led by Mrs Speidel

Bible department members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Mary Genkingers home with eleven members and one guest Mrs Trena Tokheim of Thor. Under leader Mrs N M Speidel the group discussed Acts chapters thirteen and fourteen and answered questions posed by members.

Bible Department N. M. Speidel Mary Genkinger Trena Tokheim Thor

Social calendar highlights and club meetings

A dense listing of weekly social events across groups including E. O. W. club installation at K P hall, Friendly Social Club meeting, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid activities, Snowball Social, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Child Study dept, Linger Longer dinner, Just Us club gathering, Eureka Ladies Aid potluck, Navajo club, Ainsworth chapter, UU club, and joint Odd Fellows Rebekah installation at I. O. O. F. hall with various hostesses and locations noted.

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Glenn Pratt Adolph Guenther Grace Hill Ladies Aid Henry Donald Bowes Vernon Crull South 4Th Ralph Waggoner Pearl Conrad Columbus Junction Baptist Church Eureka F. L. Broadgate North Second Avenue Ainsworth Ralph Williams

W. F. M. S. to Meet Friday Afternoon

Mrs. T l Brookhart will lead the Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society program Friday afternoon at 2 30. Hostess Mrs Lester Orr 409 South Iowa Avenue will welcome members to her home for the gathering.

T. l. Brookhart Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society Lester Orr South Iowa Avenue

New Year's Watch Party at Baptist Church

Thirty five young church members joined a New Year’s Eve watch party at a Baptist church. Misses Kathryn Vacha and Isabelle Combs supervised games while Rev. I. Fredmund led an inspirational talk before midnight. Silent prayer followed the midnight moment and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Fred Oetken, Mrs. Clyde Kelley, and Mrs. I. Fredmund. Wayne Kendricks Fern Reinier and Rosalie Combs served on the arrangements committee.

The Baptist Church Kathryn Vacha Isabelle Combs I. Fredmund Fred Oetken Clyde Kelley Wayne Kendricks Fern Reinier Rosalie Combs

Daughters of Union Veterans Install Monday Officers

Officers of the Daughters of Union Veterans were installed at a G A R hall meeting. Lorena Wilcox presided as installing officer as Bertha Dougall became president and Nellie Crull senior vice president.

Daughters of Union Veterans G. A. R. Hall Lorena Wilcox Bertha Dougall Nellie Crull Mary Lemley Delia Miller Eva Blake Lillian Hayes Everetta Wells Celia Ross Lucille Dupuis Wilcox Blanche Hebner Lillian Gobble Mime Young Nellie Tripp Oleeta Stewart Helen Foster Emma Wartel Blanche Foster Mayme McConaughy

Changed P. E. O. book review announced

Mrs T A Michels will review Madame Currig at the P E O Chapter meeting moved to Thursday afternoon. The gathering starts at 2 50 p m in the home of Mrs F Lastwood 209 East Main Street.

T. A. Michels Madame Currig F. Lastwood East Main Sued

Sizer Family Hosts New Year Dinner at Home

Mr and Mrs Harry W Sizer entertained relatives at a New Year’s noon dinner at their home. A turkey meal and holiday decor set the scene. Afterward gifts were exchanged with guests including Mr and Mrs George Sizer and daughters Marilyn and Carolyn, Mr and Mrs Gordon Sizer and children Maurine Merianna and Billy, all of Waterloo, and Mr and Mrs Robert Begley of Springville. Mrs Begley is Harry Sizer’s sister, and George and Gordon Sizer are his brothers.

Harry W. Sizer George Sizer Marilyn Carolyn Gordon Sizer Maurine Merianna Billy Waterloo Robert Begley Springville Mrs. Begley Harry Sizer George

Mrs. Earl Cline Hosts Y Club Meeting

Riverside January 4 the Y social club hosted by Mrs Earl Cline with six members and two guests quilting for the hostess and later refreshments. Next gathering set for January 20 with Mrs Clarence Rummelhart to host. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs Alva Bell at her Riverside area home with a lunch served. next meeting January 18 with Mrs Howard Holt assisting.

Riverside Earl Cline Edward Kasper Lone Tree Arnold Lukavsky Clarence Rummelhart Alva Bell Howard T. Holt

Presbyterian Meetings And Community Notice At Havre

The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 9 30 in Dr and Mrs F W Eastwoods home 209 East Main The Presbyterian choir practice occurs Wednesday evening at Mrs Lawrence Wilsons home 7 to 8 with a social hour after The Lamb community gathering invites fruit salad and sandwiches at Havre school Friday at 7 30 all are welcome Coffee provided

Presbyterian Cottage F. W. Eastwood East Main Presbyterian Lawrence Wilson Havre

Cookies From the Cook's Nook and Rice Ring Dish

Practical recipes from the Cook's Nook include Oatmeal Cookies with raisins and a will o the wisp variant, and a rice ring with creamed chicken and peas. Steps cover mixing dry and wet ingredients, baking at 400 degrees or 350 degrees, and chilling dough overnight for some cookies.

Venison Dinner Held at Mrs Wyse's Wayland Home

Mrs Hubert Wyse of Wayland hosted a venison dinner on Sunday for twenty guests. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Stuart of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Maude Stuart of Washington.

Wayland Hubert Wyse Ralph Stuart Cleveland Ohio Maude Stuart Washington

Card Party Held for White Shrine

Bridge was played at three tables at the White Shrine card party yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Lawrence Crull was winner of the high score prize. After the bridge games, the hostesses Mrs. C. B. Sehmoeller and Mrs. O. FE. Sehmitt served refreshments.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Lawrence Crull C. B. Sehmoeller O. FE. Sehmitt

Birthdays and anniversaries mark local celebrations

J. W. Brock and Mrs. Milt Navy of Kalona plus Junior Palmer celebrate birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Anderson of Pilotburg observe a wedding anniversary. Patricia Whistler, granddaughter of Mrs. Wes Engel, turns four. Danny Holland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Holland, is six. Kenneth Lee Hines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hines, is eight miles north of Washing.

J. W. Brock Milt Navy Kalona Junior Palmer Carl D. Anderson Pilotburg Patricia Whistler Wes Engel Danny Holland Mrs Lee Holland Kenneth Lee Hines Mrs. Joseph Hines Washing

Keota Couple Wed In December Ceremony

The former Miss Virginia Burton of Keota married Darrell Grim es of Keota on December 19 in Keota. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Burton formerly of Washington. They plan to reside in Keota. The report notes birthday celebrations for relatives including Kenneth Burton and cousins Geraldine Bruty and Doris Anne Gevock.

Virginia Burton Darrell Grimes Keota T. R. Burton Washington Burton

Waffle Supper at KX Horning's Home

Prairie Flower brief notes a waffle supper at Horning home honoring Hazel Springman birthday. Guests included Cecil Davison Martha Thrasher and relatives. Also marked New Year celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts hosting thirty five guests with a turkey duck dinner and a cake by Miss Marie Rees.

Prairie Flower Elmer Horning Hazel Springman Cecil Davison Wellman Martha Thrasher Robert Roberts Marie Rees John Rees Roberts Oliver Rees John H. Rees Henry Rees Evan M. Rees Ed Evans Howell Rees Hugh Jones Thomas Elmer Lester John Harold William Hill Robert Columbus Junction Ed Rees Dorothy Crawfordsville John Winga Kathryn Little Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Chamber of Commerce H. & A. Bakery Wolf Floral CO Oxwell Acetylene Company of Chicago Agriculture Department Mace Harry Spencer Stuff Russia Greece N. Lowa Vening E. O. W. Club Laura Graham Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Merle Eokles Ruti Hatten Young Woman's Missionary Society U. P Richard Stewart Dewey Weeks Will Sheetz Maude Wriday W.f.mls Lowa Woman's Missionary Society of U. P. Church C. H. Davis West Main Street Rebekah Meeting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs O. O. F. Hall Baptist Mrs. Sizer C. S. Lemmon East Madison Street Jane Withers E. M KX. Horning
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