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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

3

Golden Wedding Observed by Mr and Mrs Samuel Pulver

Mr and Mrs Samuel M Pulver celebrated their fifty year marriage with a noon turkey dinner for twenty two relatives and friends and a later open house. Out of town guests included Lou Bauer George Foster Pearl Bennett Ernest Little Hazel Hunter Ike Pulver and Jim Pulver. The couple married January 13 1887 at the brides home and have since lived in Dublin West Chester Keota and Washington. They attend the United Presbyterian church.

Samuel M. Pulver Dp. C. Fulton Lou Bauer West Chester George Foster Wellman Pearl Bennett Keota Ernest Littl Marshall, Mo Hazel Hunter Lame Deer Mont Ike Pulver Jim Pulver Keats Pulver Fred Manfold Washington Mary Bennett Samuel Pulver Philip Bennett Amanda Pulver Fred Mangold Ride Dublin Fast Main Street United Presbyterian Church

Social Calendar Highlights From Ainsworth and Nearby

Notices list events through the week including joint officer installations, dinners, and meetings. Activities span Ainsworth KE and Sakes, Presbyterian Missionary Society, Y P T A study group, Methodist Ladies Aid, Rebekah, Jolly Good Timers, Nawakahmaka Campfire, Century Club, drama department, Pythian Sisters, and Pythian events with sandwich contributions.

Ainsworth O. KE. S A. F eSake Presbyterian Missonary Society Claude Lemmon Wast Madison Ted Michels Oneseca Y. P.T.A Y. W Methodist Ladies Aid Rebekah U. P J. CC. Boice

Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Chester Williams

Mrs Ed West Mrs Harvey Waggoner and Mrs Wanda Bowden hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs Chester Williams formerly Miss Vivian Caldwell at Mrs Wests home. Four tables of bridge awarded prizes to Mrs Harry Sowden first Mrs Riley Provance second and Helen Hanley last. A one course luncheon followed. Out of town guests included Mrs Provance of Ottumwa and Mrs Charles Faulkner of Olds.

Ed West Harvey Waggoner Wanda Bowden West Chester Williams Vivian Caldwell Williams Harry Sowden Riley Provance Helen Hanley Provance Ottumwa Charles Faulkner Olds

Rebekah Club Event Delayed Indefinitely

A Rebekah club gathering scheduled for Thursday has been postponed indefinitely as no new date is announced. No injuries or related incidents are reported.

Rebekah I. Hominy van Camp California Texas N.B.C NBC

Birthday Listings Across Towns Mark Special Day

An array of birthday notices marks today as special. Lloyd Nelson and his spouse celebrate an anniversary, with numerous individuals including Mrs. S. J. Boyd Miss Oleeta Stewart and Mrs. John Lagek noted. Local births include Margery Anne Cherryholmes and Thomas Hugh DeVarmen celebrating first birthdays. Other birthdays span Kalona Valley and Crawfordsville residents with names such as James Chilupa Mrs. Charles Churchill Mrs. John Lasek and Werner Lowry. Ainsworth and Olds also contribute celebrants like Mrs. John Krotz and Herman Doran aged ten.

Lloyd Nelson S. J. Boyd Oleeta Stewart John Lagek South Highland Ainsworth John Krotz Kalona James Chilupa Valley Charles Churchill Margery Anne Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Thomas Hugh DeVarmen Olds

Rhodesia mine output hits record August in decade

Southern Rhodesia produced 526000 ounces of gold in the first eight months of last year with August marking the largest single month in nearly ten years. The report notes highlighting the surge comes amid continuing mining activity.

Southern Rhodesia

Dr. William A. Boice Appears on WGN Broadcast

Washington listeners heard Dr. William A. Boice speak on vaccination during a Chicago Medical Society program on WGN Tuesday afternoon. His parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Boice, missed the airing. A friend later notified them by letter that he was heard on air.

Washington WGN William A. Boice Chicago Medical Society C. A. Boice Boice Ilinois Chicago

Mrs Wm H Cress Wins Bridge Honors

Riverside January event at St Marys hall drew twenty seven tables for bridge euchre and pinochle. Mrs William H Cress won high bridge, Edward Bushek consolation, Miss Norma Dautremont high pinochle, Richard Schnoebelen low, Mrs Mary Schnoebelen euchre winner, Mrs Louis Waldschmidt euchre consolation. Additional prizes went to Miss Teresa Brophy and Miss Viola Gerot.

Louis Waldschmidt Teresa Brophy Viola Gerot James Walsh William Wingler Mary FE. Vegey Anthony Veggy Lester Thomann Clair Swift Alvin Stransky Lawrence Simon J. W. Shradel

Pythian Sisters Hold Pot Luck Dinner at Hall

The Pythian Sisters met at the hall Wednesday evening for a 6 30 pot luck dinner. Mrs George Baker and Mrs Maude Applegate led the committee. Despite poor pavement conditions the gathering was enjoyable and cards followed. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening January 19 with officers and members urged to attend and bring sandwiches.

Pythian Sisters George Baker Maude Applegate M. BE. C

Harmony Club Potluck Dinner at McConnell Home

Harmony club members and families enjoyed a noon pot luck dinner at the Will McConnell home. Mrs Nelson Thompson Mrs John Wheelan and Mrs Francis McConnell helped with serving. The afternoon featured social time and games. The February meeting will be an evening gathering on the second Wednesday at the Ed Vittetoe home.

Harmony Club Will McConnell Nelson Thompson John Wheelan Francis McConnell Ed Vittetoe

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Mrs Holland Nawakahmaka Guardian T. A. Michels Century Club Manton Hebner Alice Poole East Washington C. Williams Coter Ute Fa Rae Chap HST Lustre Thaldy's Cedar Rapids John Lasek Werner Lowry Herman Doran Charles Doran Harry Sizer BY Meee Raed Sella Renteco ENTRA Krellogg Ile i Chase & Sanlorn's Lux Lux Soap Lifebuoy Rinso Lytle’s Grocery Prunes Kens Castile Kirk's W. A. Boice Wm. H. Cress McConnell Penney’s Oxfords
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