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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1940

Page

5

Commandery Wives Host Second Social After Meeting

Wives of Commandery members hosted a second social for their husbands after the regular meeting in the Masonic Temple. Illness and cold weather reduced attendance, but the group enjoyed games of bridge and pinochle with refreshments by Mrs. Ed Squire and others. A third social is planned after the February 16 meeting.

Masonic Temple Knights Templar Ed Squire Ray Cox Roger Sherman Wisie Long

Group Entertained in Heilman Home

Mary Lynn Heilman and Faye Holland hosted friends after a college basketball game. At 10:30 they served a waffle and sausage supper. Attending were Mildred Anderson, Carl Jungbluth, Arlene Robison, Mary Atchison, Lowan Heilman, Harold Wehr, and Ernest Moothart. Two or three guests were unable to attend. Domestic Animals note on horse and cow lifespans.

Mary Lynn Heilman Faye Holland Mildred Anderson Carl Jungbluth Arlene Robison Mary Atchison Lowan Heilman Harold Wehr Ernest Moothart

Social Calendar Items From Local Club Activities

The social calendar lists Monday events in Handcraft department at 7 30 p m with Mrs A C Peterson requesting handmade potholders for exchange. White Shrine card party at Mesalnie Temple 2 15 p m. Tuesday Booster club in afternoon and Shrine regular meeting at 8 p m Masonic Temple with social hour afterward. U P Women's Missionary Society evening division potluck supper at 6 15 p m hosted by Mrs D D Davis.

A. C. Peterson White Shrine Mesanie Temple Tuesany Booster Club Guy Stumpf Damascus “Shrine Masonic Temple U.P. Women’s Missionary Society Potluck Aupper D. D. Davis

Wedding Anniversary and Multiple Birthday Dates

Today marks the wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs F W East wood. Birthdays observed for Mrs R H Walker Mrs Bode Ferguson Paul Dodder Mrs Golia Miller Floyd I Bower and Mrs Mela Havel of Ainsworth Beverly Jane Bean is four Marguerite and Marion Benson are sixteen Francienne Shaw and Shirley Rae Owens also celebrate birthdays.

Mrs F. W. Eastwood R. H Walker Bode Ferguson Paul Dodder Golia Miller Floyd I. Bower Mela Havel Ainsworth Beverly Jane Bean Norman Bean Francienne Shaw Shirley Rae Owens

Birthday Honorees Named for Tomorrow

Sunday lists a birthday honorees including Mrs. Roy Gordon Mrs. J L Veggy Mrs. Marion Sheetz Catherine Masson Louis Baird Shirley Peterson and Mrs Jesse Busby Mrs Leslie Dunlap A wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Gail Murdock is also noted for tomorrow.

Roy Gordon J. L. Veggy Marion Sheetz Catherine Masson Louis Baird Shirley Peterson Jesse Busby Leslie Dunlap Gail Murdock

Rebekah Lodge Names January Social Committee

Due to weather and road conditions only about 25 members attended the regular meeting at the hall. The noble grand appointed January social committee members Mrs Ray Box, Mrs Milo Steele and Helen McCreedy to plan a February social. Mrs Blanche Robertson was appointed chairman of the February cats committee. The evening ended with social time.

Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Ray Box Milo Steele Helen McCreedy Blanche Robertson

West Chester Pythian Sisters Postpone Potluck Supper

The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce their potluck supper scheduled for Monday is postponed indefinitely. Also notes 2002 Read Journal want ads.

West Chester Pythian Sisters

Missionary Society Elects Officers at Meeting Yesterday

The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society elected officers for the year at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in Mrs. R. B. Dougherty's home. Existing officers were re elected and new officers named including Ivan Rehmel treasurer F W Eastwood secretary education Fre L Moore secretary stewardship and J B Randle secretary of White Cross. Velma Booth and Ruth Nichol missionaries speaking on China and Ethiopia. Fourteen members and three guests attended.

Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society R. BE. Dougherty R. J. Dawson Carl J. Roberts Frank Crone Roy Stewart Frey Neiswanger Ivan Rehmel F. W. Eastwood Fre L. Moore Stewardship J. B. Randle White Cross Roberts Dawson B. H. van Meter Calender Anna Scott Velma Booth China Ruth Nichol Ethiopia Miss Booth Miss Nichol

Marriages of La Vonne Berry Glenn Ball in Memphis

Announcement details the marriage of La Vonne Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Berry Baxter Iowa to Glenn Ball son of Mr and Mrs Alva Ball Columbus Junction Iowa. They wed in Memphis Tennessee on December 26. The couple plan to reside in Mobile Alabama where Ball will work as assistant mill superintendent for National Gypsum Company. Latta Sopher nuptials in Kahoka Missouri. Myrtle Latta Columbus City Iowa and Lyle Sopher Muscatine Iowa married November 29 with Rev Kraftmeyer officiating. they will reside in Muscatine where both are employed.

Columbus Junction la Vonne Berry Elmer Berry Baxter Iowa Glenn Ball Alva Ball Memphis Tenn Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedarvile Bell Mobile Ala Ball Company Gs Latta-Sopher Myrtle Latta Virs M. R. Latta Columbus City Lyle Sopher Muscatine Kahoka Mr. Kraftmeyer Methodist Church

Promenade des Anglais Stroll Draws Riviera Elite Morning

The Promenade des Anglais in Nice on the French Riviera is a popular spot for visitors to stroll between 11 and 12 in the morning to glimpse the latest fashions worn by the elite as they pass by this well known waterfront promenade.

Nice French Riviera

Polish shrine at Czes tochowa draws huge pilgrim crowds

Next to Lourdes in France, no shrine in Europe has so many pilgrims as the Polish shrine at Czestochowa pronounced Chenstochowa. The chief pilgrimage occurs in August when 30 000 pilgrims arrive in peasant costumes.

Lourdes France Europe Czestochowa Chenstochowa

Blair Law Weds DP J Haymes Jr in Sikeston Missouri

Mrs Nita B Law of Washington announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret Blair Law of Sikeston Missouri to D Jackson Haymes Jr son of Mr Sible successor for his unexpir and Mrs D J Haymes of Paducah Kentucky The wedding occurred January 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs H Baasch Sikeston with Rev John L Taylor First Methodist performing the single ring ceremony in the presence of fourteen intimate friends A buffet supper followed The bride wore a navy blue tailored dress with matching hat and accessories Washington is noted as Mrs Haymes hometown She is a graduate of Washington High School and the University of Minnesota The article notes she worked as an assistant librarian for a period

Nita B. Law Washington Margaret Blair Law Sikeston D. Jackson Haymes, Jr Sible D. J. Haymes Paducah

Mr and Mrs Wilson Host Oyster Supper for County Employees

Mr and Mrs Wilson hosted an oyster supper at the county home for county employees and court house staff. Mrs R D VanDorin and assistants supervised serving, and decorations featured hearts red candles and a bride and groom centerpiece. The newlyweds received several gifts and about forty five people attended with post dinner games.

Librarian and husband to relocate to Kentucky after 1939

Rarian in the Washington Public Library later joined the University library in Iowa City and since January 1 1939 has served as librarian of the Sikeston public library. Mr Haymes, a Murray State Teachers College graduate, works in the automotive industry in western Kentucky and the couple will reside in Paducah after February 1.

Rarian Washington University Library Iowa City Sikeston, M Haymes Murray State Teachers’ College Murray Kentucky Paducah

AME Church Sunday Schedule and Quarterly Meeting

The AME Church announces a Sunday schedule with 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. devotional period 11 15 a.m. sermon and 3 8 p.m. quarterly meeting The presiding elder is expected to attend Mrs Emma Black and M S Supr A L Preston pastor report the service should be very nice

Am.e Emma Black M. S. Supr A. L. Preston

Methodist Ladies Aid Society General Meeting Held

The Methodist Ladies Aid Society held its January meeting in the church after noon with small attendance due to illness and cold weather. Mrs. Remps Hampsher led devotionals and Mrs. QU. KE. Schmitt presided. Unit 6 hosted, poems were read by Mrs. T. L. Brookhart, and Mrs. Byron Snider posed church member name questions with other games. Refreshments were served.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Remps Hampsher QU. KE. Schmitt Unit 6 H. M. Dodder T. L. Brookhart Byron Snider

Motion Picture Industry Involves 276 Professions

A listing notes the vast scope of film production with 276 distinct industries, arts, and professions contributing to a motion picture. The count highlights the diverse roles from writing and directing to special effects and postproduction.

Per Capita Sausage Consumption In 1937

The average American consumed about 11.4 pounds of sausage in 1937, reflecting the era's dietary patterns and food availability across the United States.

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Social Highlichtse Heilman Rei Kolaches Iowa Southern Utilities CO Marguerite and Marion’ Benson Rebekah Dixie Dugan Golly Mos By Striebel & Mevoy Puff Pelter Weds Blair Law DP. J. Haymes, Jr Sikeston, Mo Mrs. Wilson County Home Hardy Andy Hardy Mickey Rooney Judge Hardy Lewis Stone Judge Hardy and Son Bill Eveready O. K THE ONE Trip Plumbing & Heating Co
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