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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1930

Page

6

Society Notes From H. H. Club and Community Gatherings

Ten members of the H. H. club met at Mrs. Glen Green’s home for a business session and annual officer elections. Christmas exchange was held, with refreshments served by the hostess and her sister. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Hildebrand and Mrs. Roxie Sheafe. Nearby, the Wyman Community club held a New Year’s watch party and oyster supper at the Wyman school with about seventy five attendees. An old fashioned literary program featured readings, music, debates, and a style talk. An oyster supper followed, served by local hosts. Members of the Give and Take club were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clegg for an evening event east of Ainsworth.

H. H. Club Glen Green S. P. Finch Louis Rath Howard McAtlin Scott Wilcox Rath Clarence Hildebrand Rox Wyman Community Club Wyman Hall Huston Ethylle Zirkafoose Mrs. Jameson Alexa Davis Maggie Huston Miss Willis Ella Hamilton James Dunn Bill Robertson Maxine Davis Myra Turkington Dewey Davis Ada Spencer Jameson Juanita Rees Knox Dunn Granville Love Miss Krimes S. W. Carrick Simmons Isabell Carrick Styles J. Newton Davis J. C. Cannon Sam Turkingeon Myra Turkingeon Gladys Courtney Bowers Myrtle Davis Give Harold Clegg Ainsworth Florence Stephens Arthur Krause Jura Eden Richard Stephens J. H. Coleman Clarence Payne Frances Carlson Joe Tobin Roger Colthurst A. T. Baldrige Nineteenth Century Club South Marion Avenue A. Anderson Clearge Morrison

Golden Wedding and Club Meetings Highlight Social Notes

The report covers a golden wedding celebration with card games and prizes, a future development meeting for the cub, and new members joining. It also details Presbyterian ladies sharing Luke chapter two devotional, Egypt Palestine travelogue by Miss Wallace, book discussions on Henry VII, and luncheon hosted by Mrs. Morricon. Additional notes mention Nineteenth Century and IX clubs with postponed meetings to January 15.

The Presbyterian Church C. W. Stewart R. H. Walter Ivan Rehmel R. L. McGugin Katherine Latta Bessie Wallace Egypt Palestine Latta Italy Holand France Enzi John Bidwell Frank’ D Pearson Ella Chilcote

Pioneer firm of Washington marks fifty six years of business

John Shields founder of John Shields and Sons recalls fifty six years since the 1874 establishment in Washington Iowa. He describes early coal and building material ventures, steady management, and ongoing family involvement with sons Milan and Henry. The piece notes Shields active G A R involvement and the firm entering its fifty seventh year.

Pioneer Firm OF Washington John Shields John Shields & Sons Iowa Shields James Young Altho Milan Henry

Community clubs list postponed and upcoming events

The Friendly Social club has been postponed until February 4. A card party is planned at the K. C. Hall on Tuesday evening January 7. The Merrymakers club and families will hold a New Year’s dinner at Charles Ashby’s on Wednesday January 8. The Snowball Social club will meet with Mrs. D. C. Griggs on Wednesday afternoon.

Ork K. C. Hall Merrymakers Club Charles Ashby D. C. Griggs

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Society News Kay Minick Feresting Tienry VII Francis Hackett Clifford Thorne Myrta Jeffreys Columbia University Morricon IX Club Henry Minick Washington Coun John Sulields Mr. Young H. J. Club John Horak Iness North Marion Avenue Axminster Congoleum Wells & Crail Washington, Iowa Marion Avenue Shields Service Shields Merchandise
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