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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

3

Lowther Keeney Marriage Vows Repeated Sunday

Opal Ada Keeney of Washington Town and Prof James B Lowther acting head of the Morgantown WV University speech department were wed in a 3 PM Sunday service at the First Methodist Church of Weston WV The bride wore powder blue and gardenias The couple later dined in Clarksburg and took up residence at 509 Grant Avenue Sunnyside Morgantown WV

Morgeetown W. Va Dominion-News Opal Keeney James B. Lowther State University of West Virginia Opal Ada Keeney Washington, Town Morgantown Harry C. Howard First Methodist Church Weston Hayward Burnside Lowther Hubert C. Howard University of Iowa Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Kans Washington Junior College West Virginia Wesleyan College Northwestern University Evanston Athens Broadway

Betty Snakenberg Hosts Birthday Party

Betty Snakenberg celebrated her twelfth birthday with a party at her parents’ home after school. Guests were mostly from the Woussicket Camp Fire Group of which she is a member. The event featured games, gifts, pink and white decorations, and a birthday cake with twelve candies.

Betty Snakenberg Pam Snakenberg Woussicket Camp Fire Group Betty Henry Little

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Negus

Mrs Ellis Negus hosted the bridge club at her home last evening for two tables of bridge. Mrs Robert Lytle and Mrs Lytle won the higher scores. Refreshments were served after the games.

Ellis Negus Robert Lytle

Funeral services for James T. Foster at Haskine Church

Funeral services for James T. Foster were held this afternoon at the Haskine Presbyterian church led by Rev. N F Chapman of Crawfordaville, followed by burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Pallbearers included Ralph Boyd Edgar Whetstine Murphy Delbert Brumfield Ze Steele and John Skubair. Foster was 76, born in 1862.

James T. Poster James T. Foster Haskine Presbyterian Church N. F. Chapman Crawfordaville Ainsworth Ralph Boyd Edgar Whetstine Murphy Delbert Brumfield Ze Steele John Skubair Foster

Birthday Honoree Mrs. Emma J. Anderson Turns 85

Mrs. Emma J. Anderson celebrated her 85th birthday yesterday with flowers gifts and greetings. Her daughter in law and son Donald J. Anderson joined by telephone from New York to convey best wishes as Mrs. L Brooksahrt hosted a small social gathering with light refreshments.

Emma J. Anderson L. Brookhart

Birthday greetings from Vermont to Washington honorees

OQ Samson marks 86th birthday with origins in Vermont and moves to Iowa in 1856 and Washington in 1906 as a Three Quarter Century club member. Helen Francis Fisher, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Fisher, also celebrates. Other birthday names include Gladys Rheetz Keota Mrs A J Waldschmidt Mary Anoaver West Chester age nine Joan Griggs Wellman age eight.

L. Samson Vermont Iowa Washington Samson Three Quarter Century Club Helen Francis Fisher Mrs. Earl Fisher Gladys Rheetz Keota A. J. Waldschmidt Mary Ano Aver West Chester Joan Griggs Wellman

Mrs Maxwell Hosts E.O.W. Club Needlework Evening

Nine E O W club members spent last evening with their needlework at the home of Mrs Joe Maxwell A guest was Mrs Cloyd Garrett Mrs Elizabeth Schulty will host the next regular club meeting Tuesday January 24

E. O. W. Club Joe Maxwell Cloyd Garrett Elizabeth Schulty

Cloyce Crone Honored at Al Crone Home Celebration

Mrs Lawson Crone and Mrs Donald Lins co hosted a party for Mrs Cloyce Crone formerly Lorene Robertson whose marriage was announced last month at the home of Mr and Mrs Al Crone northeast of Washington. Twelve guests enjoyed games of Chinese checkers and a cooperative shower gift. A pink and white luncheon followed.

Lawson Crone Donald Lins Cloyce Crone Lorene Robertson al Crone Washington

Install Officers of Riverside W. R. C.

Riverside hosts the installation of new officers for the Robert Allen Women's Relief Corps at the Masonic hall. Kalona members assisted with the ceremony led by Alma Michel, with Clara Fitzsimmons named president for 1994 and Ola O’Loughlin retiring as past president.

Ola O'Loughlin Ella Knittel Bertha Tener Irma Heitigman Edna Bushek Kate Ingram Anna Griffin Ellen Krehe Rose Sleichter Maude Cress Carrie Iden Edna Craig Estelle Cruz Mamie Bailey Cora Fionn Anna Younkin Hazel Blythe Riverside Corps Irma Heitzman Elia Knittel Joy Addie Felske Rogers Belle Strickier Alma Michel Grace Tilden Gladys Horesowsky Leona Kessler Marie Michel Norma Tilden Kalona

The Big Wind Strike Hits Ireland in 1839 Night

The Big Wind occurred in Ireland on January 6 1839 blowing down hundreds of houses in Limerick Galway and Athlone and sparking widespread fires across the region.

Ireland Limerick Galway Athlone

American Home Sections Share January Programs

Forty members and a guest attended Ameri can Home section 1 at Mrs Otto Schiebel’s home with talks on Profession of Trade Which and How Rural Women Meet Life. New Year resolutions filled roll calls as refreshments followed by committees.

Otto Schiebel Harry Dye C. E. Strong Myrtle Pearson John Stewart Orie Turner Lydia Juzeler American Home Arthur Atack Frances Minick Elsie Bratten Orvile Elder

Camp Fire Group Meeting At Dorothy Dankwardt Home

The Oneseca Camp Fire group held a business meeting last evening at Dorothy Dankwardt’s home. Bonnie Simpson reported on her Florida trip, and honors were presented by Lila Godwin and Elaine Thomassen. A roller skating party was planned for Thursday January 19, and the group closed with songs. The next meeting will be at Lila Godwin’s home.

Oneseca Dorothy Dankwardt Wehelp Aye Bonnie Simpson Florida Lila Godwin Elaine Thomassen

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Holds Meeting in Woodford Home

Twenty five members and several guests met at Mrs. Nelson Woodford’s home for a Grace Hill Ladies Aid secret sisters gathering. Mrs. H A Engel led devotionals. Mrs. Dawson joined as a new member. Officers were re-elected. a postal card shower for ill member Will Dunbar was planned. A coat mix up caused minor confusion. The next meeting is Wednesday January 15 with Mrs. H A Engel.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Nelson Woodford Secret Sisters Brumbach Wellman van Niffenegger West Chester Frances Romine Keota Pearl Tressler Clyde Dawson Grace Hill H. A. Engel Rell Eal Dawson Will Dunbar John Williams Ed Libe Frank Anderson

Dorcas Society Opens Year at St Pauls Church

The Dorcas society met at St Pauls Evangelical church last evening with new president Mrs Roy Finke leading devotionals and Romans chapter reading. A study of Evangelical pioneer Andrean Kon followed, then a brief business session and a short social hour.

Dorcas Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church Roy Finke Andrean Kon

Missionary Society Meets at M E Parsonage

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society met at the Methodist parsonage with Mrs. Arthur Atack hosting and Marjorie Stivers assisting. Thelma Luther led devotionals on Moving Millions in India and Ruth Foster taught India's Rural Millions. Twenty five members attended and a white elephant sale for February was planned to raise funds. Edna Mercer was named president for the rest of the year.

Arthur Atack Alma Hearne Holland Edna Mercer Mildred Woodburn

Carol Forgey Hosts Baptist Young Women Mission Group

A Baptist Young Women’s Missionary society meeting was held last evening at Carol Forgey’s home. Netlie Wiley and Isabelle Combs presented the Jewson study Skylines Mean People. Fifteen members and one guest attended. the social committee served refreshments and planned quilting as the next activity.

Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Carol Forgey Netlie Wiley Isabelle Combs Carol Force Minnie Lee

Mrs May Smith Hosts Booster Club Meeting

Mrs May Smith welcomed nineteen Booster club members for a social and business gathering. President Mrs Charles Barthelow led the meeting. new secretary Mrs Leonard Marie read minutes and the bylaws.

May Smith Booster Club Charles Barthelow Leonard Marie

Glenn Thompsons Host Six Tables of Bridge

Mr and Mrs Glenn Thompson hosted six tables of bridge at their home for the Rosemary club meeting last evening. Mrs John Cherry won both the women’s high score and traveling prizes while Charles Rothlisberger took the men’s high score prize. Harry Drake attended as a guest and refreshments followed the games.

Glenn Thompson Rosemary Club John Cherry Charles Rothlisberger Harry Drake

Paul’s Church Youth League Pancake Supper Invite

The Young People’s League at Paul’s Church invites the public to a fresh entry sausage and pancake supper on Wednesday night January 11. Serving begins at 5 30 p m with proceeds likely benefiting church activities.

The Young Peoples League At

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