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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

Page

3

Betrothal announced at Hollywood party in Santa Monica

Miss Bernadine Fore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fore of West Los Angeles, engaged to Edwin T. Fourcher of Hollywood. News came via a friend in Santa Monica after an informal family dinner at Mussos cafe. Attending guests included Eta Sigma Rho members and Westland Juniors.

Santa Monica Calif Miss Fore D. J. Eichelberger Washington Bessie Richelberger Bernadine Neville Smith John D. Fore West Los Angeles Bernadine Edwin T. Fourcher Hollywood Eta Sigma Rho Westland Bay District Musso’s Cafe Theodore Fourcher Edward Crownewith Lillian Fourcher Joseph Morro Edwin Fourcher

Birthday Wishes In Local Notices

Helen Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs Emmett Hayes has a birthday today. M C C DeLone and mother Mrs Ella DeLone of Crawfordsville share birthdays today. F L Casey also celebrates today. Children Jean Murphy Willard Spencer Edith Crandall have birthdays today.

Helen Hayes Emmett Hayes M. CC DeLone Ella DeLone Crawfordsville Jean Murphy Willard Spencer Edith Crandall

Book Review At Fortnightly Evening Meeting

The Fortnightly Evening Literature department held a Monday program reviewing The Olive Field by Ralph Bates, presented by Miss Althea Montgomery. Twenty three members and one guest attended, with hostesses Edna Mercer Eligabeth Irwin Mildred Woodburn and Maude McCreedy enjoying refreshments served by Gertrude Morrison.

Edna Mercer Eligabeth Irwin Mildred Woodburn Ralph Bates Althea Montgomery Maude McCreedy

Anniversary Open House for Pulver at 222 Mast Main

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Pulver invite friends to an open house tomorrow afternoon at their home 222 Mast Main street. The event commemorates their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a dinner for guests.

To Install Officers of Masonic Groups

A joint installation of officers for 1937 is set for Orient Lodge No. 865 A F and A M and Ainsworth Chapter No. 892 C E S on Thursday evening January 14 at the Masonic hall. A large attendance is requested.

Ainsworth En. Sa Orient Lodge A. F A. M C. E Masonic Hall

U. P. Ladies Aid to Meet Thursday at Mrs. Pressly's Home

Ainsworth reports U P Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian church will meet Thursday January 14 at Mrs. Jessie Pressly's home. The Glad Hand Missionary society met with Mrs. Glen Porter with program led by Ethel Davis and participation by Townsend Pressly Emma Walker and Ruth Norris. Mary Townsend led business. Pressly led prayer cycle. Marie Colthurst served refreshments. The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. E J Shook's home with program on Africa and medical work presented by Georgia Reaney. Mrs Shook served a luncheon. guest Mrs. Dave Thomas of Cedar Rapids.

Marie Colthurst Shook Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church E. J. Shook Kate Annas Africa Georgia Reaney Dave Thomas Cedar Rapids

Reaneys Observe Golden Wedding in Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs R J Reaney mark their golden wedding today at home on South Hill Columbus Junction Iowa A noon family dinner and open house from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 feature the anniversary Mrs Belle Eliason born 1859 in Letts and Mr Reaney born 1856 in Tyrone Ireland earlier lives include farming carpenter work clothing business lumber fuel and insurance He has held public office including mayor state representative and bank director The couple have a son J E Reaney attorney and two daughters Mrs Robert Clark and Miss Louise Reaney with several grandchildren and a late daughter Mrs Agnes Peterson.

Columbus Junction R. J. Reaney South Hill Ireland Mn Reaney County Tyrone Irelad Joseph Elizabeth Reaney America Pennsylvania Concord Township Louisa County Robert J Colunbue Junction Samuel Reaney Charles Eliason Reaney Board of Chautauqua Association Methodist Church Masonic and Odd Fellows Louisa County National Bank Louisa County Savings Bank J. E. Reaney Robert Clark Bronx City Louise Reaney Burlington High School Agnes Peterson Olds

Linger Longer Club Hosts at H Hoyle Home January 6

The Linger Longer club met January 6 at the Howard Hoyle residence with Mrs. Ham Thompson assisting. After a pot luck dinner, 17 members and families visited. some men enjoyed a card game. Guests included Mrs. Edgar Hovie and her son Gus. Mr. and Mrs. John Ylivira Caldwell were noted as pupils of Franklin Cen.

Howard Hoyle Ham Thompson

Social Calendar of Local clubs and church events

A dense list of upcoming social events and meetings across churches and clubs. Activities include young people's bobsled night at the church at 7 30, various missionary society gatherings, ladies aid and luncheon plans, installation of officers, bake and dessert duties, and pot luck suppers. Participants include Lucile Forgey, Mrs. Mary Conger, Alma Heorge Holland, Mrs. J H Campbell, and Mrs. Wright, among others.

A. F P Alma Heorge Holland Missionary Society Wisie Long West Washington Street Noble Grand Circle Jesse Campbell E. O. W. Club Laura Graham Ue Ciro Ncnnien J. H. Campbell Eureka Ladies Aid Amand Petratz W. W Rosemary Club John Cherry West Chester M. E. Ladies Aid Harmony Club Will McConnell Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Axél Anderson North Marion Avenue Anderson Louie Schroeder Rural Woman's Club Estavin Frank Pringle Walnut Woman's Club Lyle Wilson Washington Eastern Star Prairie Flower Mission Circle C .K. Strong Orville Elder Wright C. W. McLaughlin R. Brown Walter Smith P.T.A Y. W Methodist Ladies Aid Rebekah Nawakahmaka Guardian T. A. Micheis

Junior Fortnightly Meeting at Thompson Ham

The Junior Fortnightly met last night in East Washington street apartment hosted by Mrs. Milan Thompson. Twelve members attended as the hostess received a recipe box. members left their favorite recipes. Reports on the Y event and Christmas tree were given by Mrs. Hull and Helen Little. Each member shared a New Year resolution and Flora Dodds led a discussion on budgeting and accounts.

Milan Thompson East Washington Street H. C. Hull Helen Little Flora Dodds

Knights of Pythias Meeting Postponed to Indefinite Time

Announcements note a regular Knights of Pythias meeting for Monday at 8 PM in the lodge hall. The Rebekah club gathering scheduled for Thursday is postponed indefinitely. A Methodist church midweek service is set for 2:30 PM Wednesday with Dr. Atack delivering a lesson titled Studies to the Gospel of John.

Knights of Pythias Rebekah Methodist Church Atack

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E. M. Bridges & Co Coats Rollins E.M. Bridges & Co South Side Square F. L. Casey U. P. Ladies Aid R. J. Reaneys Linger Longer H. Hoyle Thompson Ham Wearwell Draperies & Cretonnes LACE Archer Baby's Baleri AS Athena Girdles & Com Eyer Les S Inntire Intire Jane Withers THE Hanson Company East Side Square
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