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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1939

Page

3

Rainbow and DeMolay Install Officers at Mason Temple

About 200 people attended a joint Rainbow Girls and DeMolay installation in the Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon. Rainbow officers included Martha Mace and Gweneth Kruser, while DeMolay installed Tom Gray as master councilor and John Applegate as installing master councilor with a full slate of officers. A trombone duet "Whispering Hope" and other ceremonies followed.

Rainbow Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Doris Klepfer Alberta Godfrey Marguerite Hardy Georgeanne Rudiger Martha Mace Gweneth Kruser Evelyn Nebergall Charity Frances Sartor Hope Frances Hayes Faith Faye Holland Recorder Ramona Riley Esther Hayes Betty Stewart Betty McCall Dorothea Snyder Lois Humble Iowa Jean Huber Jean Hisley Jean Putnam Mildred Anderson Outer Observer Betty Michels Musi Tom Gray Wendall Baker Dave Pearson Claire Darbyshire John Munn Ray Whisler Everette Burham Edward McCutchen Bob Frink Dean Schwartz Dean Cox Sentinel Frederick Reid Richard Knapp Jack Mace Harold Wolf Wayne Wilson Jack Watson Kenton Kurtz Kenneth Lovelett Jim Gallagher Bob Gates William Steele John Applegate Rex Levert George Means Daryl Dodder Clinton Stewart

Riverside Bride and Riverside Groom Wed at St Marys Lone Tree

Irma Shomberg of Lone Tree and Hubert Walsh of Riverside married January 4 at 7 am in St Marys church Lone Tree. Rev Walter Boeckman officiated. attendants were Gladys Halligan Davenport and Leu Wash Veil Montana. The couple will reside in Riverside. Meanwhile, Evening Bridge Club and social events followed with members from Davenport Iowa City Comstock Minnesota and Riverside enjoying bridge and a luncheon hosted by Mrs John H. Younkhin.

Riverside Jan Hubert Walsh Irma Shomberg Lone Tree St. Marys Church Walter F. Boeckman Gladys Halligan Davenport Leu Wash Veil Montana Miss Halligan Johanna Hill Henry Sehoabers Love Tree James Walsh St. Mary’s High School

Mrs. Carl Roberts Reviews Book for 19th Century Club

Mrs Carl J Roberts reviews Green Worlds by Maurice Hindus at a Nineteenth Century Club meeting. Members vote to donate to the Institute of International Understanding for lectures on peace. Hostess Mrs Robert Patterson serves refreshments for twelve members present.

Carl J. Roberts Maurice Hindus Nineteenth Century Club Institute of International Understanding Robert Patterson

Social calendar lists varied club meetings this week

The social calendar details multiple group events from Monday to Thursday. Activities include literature, handcraft, music, and missionary society gatherings with host addresses across East Main, South Fourth, West Washington, and other streets. Note changes of date for some meetings and hostess notifications.

Ruth Foster East Main Street Melvin Gingerich South Fourth Avenue A. Anderson East Washington Street Wesleyan Missionary Soc Roy Means Masonic Temple

Mrs Nebergall Is Honored at Birthday Dinner

Mrs J W Nebergall celebrated her birthday with a cooperative dinner at her home. Three decorated cakes graced the party, one with sixty six candies, as afternoon visiting and music complemented the occasion attended by Mer and Mera Orris and daughters Mae and Dorothy among many relatives and friends.

Mrs. Nebergall J. W. Nebergall Mer Mera K. Orris Mae Dorothy Earl Hering Marcuerite Lewis Hering Clarence Hering Lyle Hering Town City Abbie Nethergall Evelyn Clay Hameton Harold Humston Leslie Gates Robert and Kimbal Henry Miller

West Chester Pythian Sisters Meet for Officers Installations

The West Chester Pythian Sisters plan a Tuesday evening meeting January 10 at the hall featuring officer installations and refreshments. Full attendance is requested by the M B E C lodge. The K of P lodge gathers Monday January 9 for work in grants of page with committee provided refreshments. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday January 11 at 9:20 in Mrs. Fred L. Moore’s home. The St. Paul’s Young People’s League invites a fresh country sausage and pancake supper Wednesday January 11 starting at 6:30 PM.

West Chester Pythian Sisters M. BE. C K. of P. Lodge Presbyterian Cottage Fred L. Moore North Iowa Avenue Young Peoples League of

Honor Mrs. Erwin at A. B. Ortis Home

A mixed village social page notes a misc shower honoring Mrs. Norene Mast Erwin at the home of Mrs. A. B. Ortis. Items include a two tier bride’s cake by Mrs Joe Wittrig and a handmade doily by Mrs Mary Wittrig of Wayland. Guests included Armeine Erwin and parents Mr. and Mrs. Glad Mast, and Mrs. Emma Miller. Refreshments served.

Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church A. E. Spangler Norene Mast Erwin A. B. Ortis Joe Wittrig Wayland Mary Wittrig Armeine Erwin Washington Glad Mast Emma Miller Ainsworth

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Amrine at South Town Home

A surprise birthday party was held for Mrs. Joe Amrine at her home south of town on Sunday. A noon dinner with homemade ice cream was served cafeteria style. Attendees included many family members and friends from nearby towns and households.

United Presbyterian Choir Joe Amrine Town Dave Schantz Verda Darlene Pauline Donald Lavina Ellen Betty Carl Amrine Harold Mary Amrine Owen Blick Eugene Lulu Rose Brighton M. Blick

Birthday Highlights Across Town

Mr and Mrs James Dvorak celebrate 57 years of marriage today in Yatton with Squire Matthews officiating. Riverside witnesses were present. Louie Griggs turns four, son of Armour and Louie Griggs. Obert Shull, son of Floyd and family, is five today. John Lemon and Paul and Pauline Sheetz also mark birthdays today.

James Dvorak, Sr Louie Griggs Mrs Armour Griggs Obert Clinton Shull Floyd Shull Paul Pauline Sheetz Andy Sheetz Pauline Etx

O E S to Install Officers Thursday at Masonic Temple

Officers in the Order of Eastern Star will be installed Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple. A social hour will follow. Visiting members are welcome. The meeting begins at 8 p.m.

Ed Squire Harvey Meek FB. EB. Stutaman Mary Westphal Phylis Sisk Nels B. Westermark Stutsman Ernest Salladay Max Marble S. B. Watson Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Religion in the Home on Child Study Meeting

Mrs. D. C. Barrett will present Religion in the Home at a Child Study department meeting Wednesday afternoon. The session is held at Mrs. Joe Falk’s home, 603 East Washington street, starting at 2 30 p m.

D. C. Barrett Child Study Department Joe Falk East Washington Street

Hilma Dodds Seen in Iowa City with Dodds Family

Hilma Dodds spent Sunday in Iowa City with Mr and Mrs Lowell Dodds visiting in the Dodds household.

Hilma Dodds Iowa City Mrs Lowell Dodds

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