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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

3

Fortnightly Club Sections Meet Monday Evening

Two Fortnightly Club sections plan meetings Monday at 7 30 PM. Handcraft Section 3 convenes at Mrs Claude Tucker 613 South Third Avenue with Mrs George Leebyl and Miss Nondas Richardson guiding discussion on Lamp Shad es. Junior Fortnightly Section 1 answers roll call with Current events hosted by Ruth and Helen Sartor 604 West Washington Street. Elizabeth Ragan speaks on Europe Today and Bernicca Adrian reviews Kipling.

Claude Tucker South Third Avenue George Leebyl Nondas Richardson Ruth Helen Sartor West Washington Street Elizabeth Ragan Europe Bernicca Adrian Kipling Wesleyan Home Missionary Society Chas. Davis

Friends Surprise Richard Johnsons Farewell Party

A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson for a farewell surprise party held last evening. The Johnsons plan to leave this weekend for New Orleans Louisiana and will be away about six weeks.

Richard Johnson Mrs. Johnson New Orleans

Just Us Club Holds Thursday Meeting At Home

The Just Us Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Al Fields home due to cold weather. Nine members attended with Mrs Harold Kline absent and Mrs Will Sickles acting secretary. The group voted to increase membership from 29 to 22 and welcomed three new members Mrs D M Conrad Mr Ed Grayson and Mrs Will FE cel bergen. A vacancy remained. after business, games and refreshments followed. Ma RP G Wilcox and Mrs of Carhives will host next meeting February 4.

Just Us Club al Fields Harold Kline Will Sickles D. M. Conrad Ed Grayson Will FE Celbergen RP G Wilcox of Carhives

Mrs Frank Kos Hosts Bridge Party at Home

Mrs Frank Kos entertained guests at a bridge party at 720 South Marion Avenue last night. Auction bridge ran at two tables with Mrs Clarence Berkhoff winning high and Mary Margaret Reiseter taking the travel prize. Prior to the games, Mrs Kos served a two purse luncheon.

Frank Kos South Marion Avenue Clarence Berkhoff Marenertte Reister

Social Calendar Tonight And Week Ahead Events

Social calendar lists tonight benefit dance for Rebekahs and Odd Fellows in Iowa ballroom. Saturday Queen Esther Circle at Mrs Spancer home with U I club supper hosted by Mrs Maxwell. Monday Wesleyan Home Missionary Society potluck and meetings at 613 South Third Avenue and 604 West Washington. Tuesday Rooster Club and Priscilla Club meet at local addresses.

Rebekahs Odd Fellows and Friends Iowa Rebekahs, Odd Fellows, and Friends West Chester Queen Esther Circle James Spancer Francey Kleese Harriett Logan U. and I. Club Joe Maxwell

Miss Georgia Musil Honored At Dorothy Livesay Party

Miss Georgia Musil was surprised at a party hosted by Miss Dorothy Livesay at the Livesay home. Fourteen friends attended after dinner for social games and refreshments, featuring a beautifully decorated pink and white birthday cake.

Georgia Musil Dorothy Livesay Dr. Livesay Musil Livesay

Local Club Notes and Social Events in Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction residents record a busy week with the Shellbark Club meeting at a junction home and seventeen members plus three guests attending. Mrs Walter Marsden to host next, sewing club gathering planned, L A L club luncheon set at Mrs Pence’s home, and a wedding trip celebrants honored by Mr and Mrs Harry Fletcher. Mail carriers and families hold January gathering at Letts with a 6 30 pet reception. Missionary group at Salem Welsh church reviews 1935 national missions. several members participate in the program under leader Mrs Kenneth Fuller.

Columbus Junction Walter Lewis Shelbark Club Guetta Jean Morgan Evelyn Kerr Lieoyd Prior Walter Marsden Harryletcher Edward Humphrey Sac City Missionary Society of Salem Wesh Presbyterian Church Kenneth Fuller National Missions D. C. Davis V. Humphreys Harvey Avin Roll Davis Misa Nellie Roberts Hvan Evans

Bridge Club Meets at Riverside Home

Riverside January 24 The Evening Bridge club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Kron for bridge with three tables in play. High score honors went to Mrs C L Worley and Roy G Miller while the all-out award went to Mrs Harold Cress. A delicious lunch followed. Guest Emma Deatsch of Cedar Rapids attended. Hosts for the next meeting in two weeks will be Mr and Mrs Harold Cress.

Riverside Evening Bridge Club Fred Kron C. L. Worley Roy G. Miller Harold Cress Emma Deatsch Cedar Rapids

Local Birthday Wishes Reach Many on Various Dates and Places

A Davenport resident Mrs. 8. S. Wright marks her 83rd birthday as a Three Quarter Century club member with years of work and rest cited. Others toast birthdays for Mrs. W. A. Shannon of 220 East Seventh and Evelyn Anderson among several residents noting ages from 9 to 81 and locations such as Meadville Pa Gar net Kans Washington route 1 and Pilotburg.

8. S. Wright Davenport W. A. Shannon East Seventh

Dr Reid to Travel with Wife to Oklahoma and California

Dr Reid leaves for Oklahoma to join his wife Mrs Rose Reid Supreme Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. He acts as secretary and will travel with her for a month visiting Hollywood and California as weather permits.

Pred Reid Miami Okla Rose Reid Jerusalem Dr. Reid Hollywood California

Wills Show Broad Differences Across Regions

Two out of three Americans die intestate while four fifths of Europeans have wills, statistics indicate. The figures highlight regional disparities in estate planning and legal guidance.

Europe

Bread Giver to Lord Title From Saxon Times

The term la fard meaning breadgiver originated from Saxon days when a manor master gave weekly bread to the poor. It evolved into lord, a title for prominent men regardless of charity.

Lafard Pearson

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