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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

3

Riverside W R C Installs Officers at Masonic Hall

Riverside January 26 attendance at Robert Allen Relief Corps meeting. Officers for 1937 were installed by Mrs. Mary Salladay of Washington with conductor Mrs. Ethel Steele and color bearers Mrs. Kate Ingeam Mrs. Cora Flynn Mrs. Anna Younkin and Miss Estelie Critz. Officers include President Ola O'Loughlin Senior VP Maude Crees Junior VP Ella Knitiel Chaplain Edna Craig Secretary Irma Hleitziman Treasurer Edna Bushek Conductor Clara Fitzsimons Assistant Conductor Mame Bailey Guard Ellen Krebs Assistant Guard Rose Sleichter Patriotic Instructor Anna Griffin Press Correspondent Carrie Idan Musician Hazel Blythe Color Bearers Estelle Cruz Kate Ingram Cora Flynn Anna Younkin. Social hour followed with hosts Mrs A H Pogge and Mrs Huldah Hahn in charge. The South Side Club met at Mrs Nostval Hylne’s home. luncheon served. Members present included Mrs Ray Cummings Mrs Peter Gerot Mrs Clair Flynn Robert Burich and Ward Flynn. Mrs Carl Craig to host next meeting.

Riverside Robert Allen Relief Corps Masonic Hall Mary Salladay Washington Ethel Steele Kate Ingeam Cora Flynn Anna Younkin Estelie Critz Ola O'Loughlin Maude Crees Ella Knitiel Edna Craig Irma Hleitziman Treassurer Edna Bushek Clara Fitzsim- Mons Mame Bailey Ellen Krebs Rose Sleichter Anna Griffin Carrie Id Hazel Blythe Estelle Cruz Kate Ingram A. H Pogge Huldah Hahn South Side Club Nostval Ilyne J Masegg Ray Cummings Peter Gerot Clair Flynn Robert Burich Ward Flynn Carl Craig

Methodist Prayer Group Studies Gospel of John

The Methodist prayer meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon at the church starting at the stated hour. Studies on the Gospel of John will be conducted at this gathering. A time change for this week is announced to attendees.

Methodist

Social Calendar listings for Tuesday to Friday events

Local clubs and organizations announce meetings and rescheduled dates. Notable items include Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown at Damageus Shrine No 10 8 p m at Masonic Temple, IO W club delayed to February 9, Jackson 4-H boys gathering with William Walker, Navajo club 2 30 pm at 313 West Jefferson Bethel Missionary society afternoon with Mrs J Patterson, Snowball Social postponed, Philathea circle postponed four weeks, Just Us club 2 pm with Mrs Will Sickles 222 East Fifth Street, West Chester Queen Esther circle 7 30 pm Frances Booth, Golden Wedding anniversary open house for Fred E Hutt 314 South Iowa Avenue 2 30 4 30 and 7 30 9 00, M E church prayer meeting 3 pm time changed, Junior Missionary society 4 pm M E church, Kolah club afternoon dress or Farm Bureau lesson, H J club potluck noon, Lincolin PTA kindergarten room, Rural Women's club afternoon entertainment, American Legion auxiliary bingo 2 15 pm Legion rooms with telephone reservations to Mrs Maynard Brown 354, W H M S of M E church 2 30 pm Mrs Mary Genkinger 105 West Jefferson St, Jolly Good Timers dance evening Rendezvous with guest policy.

J. Patterson West Jefferson Street Bethel Missionary Society Charles Rothlisberger Philathea Circle Just Us Will Sickles East Fifth Street West Chester Queen Esther Circle Frances Booth Fred E. Hutt Iowa Avenue M. E. Church Junior Missionary Society M. E Kolah Club J. D. Quinn Farm Bureau H. J. Club Mrea J. Kallous LincolIn P.T.A Kool Rural Women’s Club Harry Anderson American Legion Auxiliary Legion Maynard Brown

Jolly Good Timers Dance Seeks Club Guests

The Jolly Good Timers club announces a dance at the Rendezvous on Friday evening during their regular meeting night. Members are urged to bring guests to the affair.

Jolly Good Timers

Desserts Presented by Mrs Maude Stuart at American Home

Mrs Maude Stuart outlines dessert customs and health considerations highlighting wholesome, simple options like nuts and fruit. She cautions against overindulgence, suggests practical prep tips, and describes desserts from basics to molded varieties and dessert salads.

Maude Stuart

Rosaline Bradford and Albert Graber Wed at Bradford Home

Miss Rosaline Bradford daughter of Mr and Mrs Virma Bradford Washington became the bride of Albert Graber son of John C Graber Jr Crawfordsville at 11 am January 20 at the bride’s parents home Mrs Welty and Louis Graber sang I Love You Truly. The couple exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony before family and Rev Delbert Welty and will reside on a Crawfordsville area farm after March 1.

Rosaline Bradford Virma Bradford Washington Albert Graber John C. Graber Crawfordaville Welty Louis Graber Bradford Allen Bradford Des Molinos Delbert EE. Welty Virtus Bradford Jimmie Des Moines John C. Graber, Jr Ezra Ira Louis Lester Graber Ora Orpha Mabel Graber Frank Bradford Tomlinson Stanley Richard Clyde Hillhouse G. M. Humble Crawfordsville Maron Christian Church Eieher

Oyster Supper Held by White Way Club

The White Way club hosted its annual oyster supper Saturday evening at Mrs. Bunk Ralston's home. Poor road conditions kept many members away. The club also recently gave a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Howard Stewart and received many gifts. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Floyd Crayne's home.

White Way Club Bunk Ralston Howard Stewart Floyd Crayne

Merry Mixer Club Hosts All Day Quilting Party

The Merry Mixer club met at Mrs. Mabel Griffith's home for an all day quilting session. Most members attended with three guests present. A pot luck dinner followed noon, a business meeting, and a comforter was made for Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lease whose home burned last month. The next meeting will be at the Romine home with hostesses Kathryn Romine and Nell Henderson on February 3.

East Merry Mixer Club Mabel Griffith Mollie Tierney Gail Bloomenstein Sylvia Dill Lester Lease Kathryn Romine Nell Henderson Romine

Legion Auxiliary Benefit Bridge Thursday

The American Legion Auxiliary plans a benefit bridge party Thursday afternoon at the Legion rooms in City Hall. Play begins at 2 15 pm. Reservations can be made by telephone with Mrs Maynard Brown, auxiliary president, at 334. Tickets are twenty five cents at the door.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms City Hall Maynard Brown

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting Update

Lexington January meeting hosted by Mrs Heila Anderson and others featured Valentine table decorations and a two course luncheon. Officers elected for the coming year include President Grace Emde Vice President Mary Oldfield Secretary Mayme Flynn and Treasurer Lizzie Young. Committees named for February include refreshment entertainment and variety roles with several members assigned.

Lexington Heila Anderson Lizzie Young Joe Kleinberg Lexington Ladies Aid Valentine Grace Emde Mary Oldfield Mayme Flynn Treas Irene Anderson Callie Thrapp Anna Shalla Zoe Kleinberg Mary. Oldfield Maude Fleming Lela Paul Helen Gardner

Atack Named Program Leader for Methodist Ladies Meet

Mrs Arthur Atack will be the program leader at the Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting of the Methodist church. The event takes place Friday afternoon at Mrs Mary Genkinger's home 105 West Jefferson Street. The gathering starts at 2 38 p m.

Arthur Atack Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Mary Genkinger West Jefferson Street

P. O. Chapter Cancels Anniversary Dinner for Mrs Miller

The Po RK O dinner honoring the late Mrs. Alex Miller is cancelled. The event was to be held February 4 by the P. E. O. Chapter 1, B. U. L. group.

Po RK. O Mra Alex Miller

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W.R.C Farne Charest Better Beauty Shops Cedar Rapids Haldy Rosemary Club Donald Brown Damageus Shrine Masonic Temple Jackson William Walker W.H.M.S Kwemsia West Jefferson St E.M. Bridges& Co Martin Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Atack New York Montgomery Ward South Side Square P. L. Etter Iowa Ave Hanson THE Hanson eCompPaAny East Side Square
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