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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1942

Page

3

Founder Day Banquet for a TTT Group

Four chapters of T T T celebrated Founder’s Day with a banquet at Winega’s cafe on June 20 1911. Attendees included thirteen from Chapter A PD Wellman six from Chapter L Crawfordsville five from Chapter J Wayland eleven from Chapter Y Washington plus two out of town guests Mrs Victor Westphal of Vinton and Mrs Charlotte Zicafoose of Vinton. The candlelight ceremony featured Mrs Monson Mrs Lytie and other members. Bridge games yielded high scores for Mable Grige and Christina O Brien.

T.T.T Winega Chapter A PD Wellman Crawfordsville Wayland Washington Victor Westphal Vinton Chapter Y Charlotte Zicafoose Des Moines Robert Lytle E. C. Monson Harold Putnam Raymond Dayton Mable Grige Christina O' Brien

Booster Club Hosts Annual Family Picnic

The Booster Club held its annual family picnic with members and families enjoying a day of outdoor activities and community gathering.

Booster Club

Sunset Park Cooperative Supper Brings Families Together

An evening at Sunset Park gathered six teen families for a cooperative supper organized by a committee led by Mrs. George Jarrard, Mrs. Oral Norman, and Mrs. Raymond Landau. Children enjoyed many games and socializing in the park.

Sunset Park George Jarrard Oral Norman Raymond Landau

Class Social At Bethel Church

Two Sunday school classes at Bethel church led by Grace Shaw and Rev. M A Robeson held a class social during hospitality week. A musical program featured Darlene Humston marimba solos Esther Stewart reading Esther Wolfe piano solo Ed Lambert and Ray Lambert piano duet Alice Walker Dorothy Walker vocal quartet Virginia Meyers Marvin Lambert trumpets Norma Horak accordion Betty Robeson vocal solo Marjorie Walker vocal solo. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Bethel Church Grace Shaw M. A. Robeson Darlene Humston Esther Stewart Esther Wolfe Ed Lambert Ray Lambert Alice Dorothy Walker Virginia Meyers Marvin Lambert Norma Horak Betty Robeson Marjorie Walker

Cochran Sisters Honored at Farewell

Mrs. W. W. Cochran of Crawfordsville hosted a farewell afternoon for daughters Ellen Phyllis and Avon Rae. The family moves to Mt. Pleasant this week. Patriotic games and red white blue decor marked the party, with guests giving cash gifts for war stamp corsages.

W. W. Cochran Crawfordsville Ellen Phyllis Avon Rae Cochran Madison Street Mt. Pleasant Margery Cherrywholmes Janet Coates Marilyn Miller Dorothy Waters Viola Hering Barbara and Louella Rathmell Virginia Kane Dorothy Harter

Shower Courtesy For Mrs. Johnston

Mrs. Victor Westphal and Mrs. Ed Mueck hosted a shower for Mrs. R. K. Johnston at Mrs. Mueck’s home on Monday evening. Prizes were awarded in a three table bridge game with Raymond Dayton and Willis Negus as top finishers. Guests included T.T.T. members and the Theta bridge club. Refreshments featured small tables with garden flowers and stork appointments and included ice cream in stork molds.

Victor Westphal Vinton Ed Mueck R. KR. Johnston Pridge Raymond Dayton Willis Negus T.T.T Theta Bridge Club

Gwen Rhea Wed Ivyl Kenning in Sigourney Ceremony

Mr and Mrs J Harley Rhea of Crawfordsville announce the marriage of their daughter Gwen to Ivyl A Kenning of San Diego Calif son of Mr and Mrs Albert M Kenning of Sigourney The ceremony was at 230 PM Sunday June 28 at the Sigourney Methodist Church Rev W J Fowder officiated The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Paul Henning of Ottumwa The bride wore aqua sheer and lavender and pink corsages The reception followed at East Side cafe Sigourney They will reside in San Diego after a short visit to Denver

J. Harley Rhea Crawfordsville Gwen Ivyl A. Kenning San Diego Calif Albert M. Kenning Sijourney Sigourney W. J. Fowder Paul Henning Ottumwa East Side Kenning Crawfordsville High School American Institute of Commerce Davenport Sigourney High School Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Denver

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Schulty at Sunset Park

Mrs Elizabeth Schulty marked her 82nd birthday with a Sunday picnic in Sunset park attended by 35 guests. Attendees included relatives and friends from Chicago, Keota, Burlington, Wellman, and surrounding areas who shared visits, photos, dancing, prizes, and refreshments.

Elizabeth Schulty Sunset Park Vic Schulty Chicago Lyle Schulty Keota Betty Jean Hoxworth Brighton Helen Shrader Wellman Harold Schulty Roy Schulty Orville Schulty Leslie Dunlap Amanda Schulty Don Applegate Claire Neff Don Smith JF. B. Hoxworth Evelyn Juanita Oleta Haller

Birthday greetings note on multiple local residents

J M Utterback of Ainsworth marks his birthday in the Three Quarter Century club born 1859 in Elizaville Indiana. J A Marsh of Ainsworth celebrates 75th birthday and wedding anniversary. Wandaline Carter granddaughter of Fred Neiswan turns thirteen. Several others also have birthdays including Wilma Kerr Amile Dauh Charles Crull Dennis Walton John Wagner and Ernest Wagner. The next meeting is set with Mrs Fred Kucera on July 9.

J. M. Utterback Ainsworth Mr. Utterback Elizaville Indiana J. A. Marsh Wandaline Carter San Francisco California Fred Neiswan Per

Social Calendar for Thursday and Saturday Activities

Notice listing social events across groups in West Chester area with times and hosts. Includes St Pauls Ladies Aid church events at 10 a m deadline, Country club pot luck, Friendly Circle at clubhouse, Jolly Troopers, C C C class, Women’s Missionary Society, Rebekah regular meeting, Methodist study group, and Saturday picnic supper at Babb home with area members and families.

St. Paul's Ladies Aid Society Friendly Circle Club Glenn Cuddeback Jolly Troopers Club Alberta Wagner C.C.C. Class of West Chester Nellie Booth Abbie Boyer Women's Missionary Society U.P. Church Rebekah Imma C. Anderson Methodist Church Ira Rathmel W. Wash R. E. Shannon

Mrs Kerr Hosts Merry Maid Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Kerr hosted the Merry Maid club with nine members and visitors including Mrs Clarence Lee and others. Guests answered roll call with favorite casserole recipes and prize winners were Libby Musil Marion McAvoy and Mrs Libe.

Harold Kerr Merry Maid Club Clarence Lee Lawrence Libe Maxine Crone Butch" Kerr Myron Salladay Libby Musil Marion McAvoy Libe Lee

Evening Reception Serve by Hostess and Mrs Libe

At the close of the evening the hostess assisted by Mrs Libe served refreshments, continuing the social gathering with light fare and cordial hospitality.

Beenblossoms Honored at Dinner in Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on Friday Mr and Mrs Glenn Beenblossom hosted Home Lumber Co employees and families to honor their recently married son Richard and his wife. A guest gift accompanied the dinner as the couple plan to move into the Cochran house.

Crawfordsville Glenn Beenblossom The Home Lumber Co Richard W. W. Cochran

Rosemary Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Cherry Home

Members of the Rosemary club and their husbands were entertained by Mr and Mrs John Cherry. Three tables played bridge with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Dell Walker and George Horn. Low score awards went to Mrs Charles Rothlisberger and Shirley Augustine. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for July 15 with Mrs Ray Bell.

Rosemary Club John Cherry Dell Walker George Horn Charles Rothlisberger Shirley Augustine Ray Bell

S and C Club Meeting at Mrs Wollrab’s Home

Mrs. Milt Wollrab hosted a South and Country club gathering at her southeast Riverside residence. Guests included Mrs. Harry Wollrab and Nancy, along with Mrs. Donald and other club members.

Milt Wollrab S and ¢ Club River Harry Wollrab Nancy Donald

Also Mentioned on This Page

T.T.T. Group Washington Dairy Srerese America Leonard Hick Mrs. Johnston Gwen Rhea A. Kenning Mrs. Schulty Wolfrab Larry Lafe Stout Betty Carroll Fisher Maxine Leslie Robby Nicola Darlene Hindahl Henry Klein Wilma Kerr Amile Dauh Charles Crull Mrs Vernon Crull Joe A. Kolesick Jim Shalla Salem Dennis Duane Walton Carl Walton John Wagner Ernest Fred Kucera Pansy Hill Club Picniec Babb Mrs. Kerr Shrum Lewis Deathy Waters Barbara Jean Rathmell Luella Rathmell Maregery Cherryholmes Margaret Sheldon Lockridge Ent Mr. and Mrs. Gipple Spring Run J. Cherry Best Buy Penney Penneys Stampiza Penney’s Fifth Avenue TAG Zelan Poplin Has Reister City of Washington Fire Department Reister Farmers’ Mutual Amins Crone’s Market Crone Brothers Jack Sprat Sunkiss Valencias Dow Sunkist Jack Sprat Fancy Ivory Bowlene Glimalene Ige Pkg U.S
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