Sixty Attend 5 Year Reunion of Class of 1934
Sixty members of the Washington High School and Junior College class of 1934 attended the reunion at the country club with guests from Chicago Gary and Cedar Rapids. A dinner served by White Shrine members featured decorations by Virginia Lemley and Jean Moore. After-dinner toasts and remarks by Sam McCleery and Della Patton highlighted the program, followed by dancing to Benny Goodman and friends. An event planning committee and future reunion in 1949 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Country Club
White Shrine
E. EB. Stutsman
Virginia Lemley
Jean Moore
Sam McCleery
Tressa Ferguson Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Robert Shannon
Della Patton
Helen Wilson
Edith Shelds
Benny Goodman
Artie Shaw
Glenn Gray
Riverside Needle Club Enjoys July Afternoon
Mrs. H. P. Allen of Riverside hosted the Senior Needle club at her home with fifteen members present for an afternoon of sociability. Miss Mary Allen assisted with luncheon. Next meeting set for July 12 at Mrs. W. C. Leeney’s north Riverside home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
H. P. Allen
Needle Club
Mary Allen
Helen Critz
V. Dautremont
C. EB. Fitzsimmons
R. H. Heitman
Rrie Iden
William Inem
William Knebel
Obn Knittel
W. C. Leeney
John Moss
A. H Pogge
Anna Walter
Matilda Wieland
Estelle Cruz
North Riverside
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 39 in the home of Mrs W W Wilson at 102 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
W. W. Wilson
East Second Street
D A P Club Meets at Mildred Stephens Home
The D A P club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Mildred Stephens home in Ainsworth. All members were present except two. Social hour followed a one course luncheon served in the late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.P. Club
Stephens Home
Ainsworth
Mildred Stephens
Birthday celebrants listed in local notices
Birthdays today include Mrs. N. M Speidel Billy Gallagher Mrs Melak Marek Kalona Mil dred Rich Stringtown Henrietta Hull Minneapolis daughter of Dr and Mrs H C Hull Washington has a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M Speidel
Billy Gallagher
Melak Marek
Kalona
Mildred Rich
Stringtown
Henrietta Hull
Minneapolis
Minn
H. C. Hull
Washington
Birthday parade on Independence Day across Salem and Crawfordsville
July fourth brings multiple birthdays in the Salem community including W Allen Stewart turning 92 tomorrow and Paul Oldfield with sister Marie sharing the same date. Others mark anniversaries as Rudie Schmidt celebrates 23 years married at their Mount Pleasant cabin and Lee Holland observes a ninth wedding anniversary today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Allen Stewart
Center Club
Paul Oldfield
Marie
Salem
Mary Needley
Rudie Schmidt
Mount Pleasant
American Legion Derby Planned in Columbus Junction July 4
The American Legion post in Columbus Junction will sponsor a soap box derby July 4 starting at 10 a.m. from South Main Street toward the Methodist church. Iowa highway commission approval allows street closure. Boys under 16 may enter. several prizes offered. No entry or admission fees. At 2 p.m. the Tama Indians and Conesville Independent baseball teams play at the fair grounds. Women’s Relief Corps met Friday in the community building. To Teach Band Mile Sorden, Washington, has
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
American Legion Post
South Main Street
Methodist Church
Iowa Highway Commission
Tama Indians
Conesville
Fair Grounds
Women's Relief Corps
Sorden
Washington
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Picnics
Notices list upcoming events for the week at G A R hall Sunset Park and local clubs. Kolah club picnic supper at 6 45 p m at Sunset park. annual country club picnic with fried chicken and dishes to pass. bridge sessions. Linger Longer club and Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid gatherings. Centennial fountain collection. Snowball Social. associated Presbyterian missionary meeting moved to July 12. Friendly Circle and C C C class events with birthdays and hostesses.
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Kolah Club
Sunset Park
Country Club
W. V. Durst
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid S Society
Everette Lewis
Local Notes On Teaching Posts Band Concerts And Transfers
The town band is directed by Mr Sorden with John Yousling assisting at Wednesday street concerts. Miss Virginia Anderson leaves Colum bus for Rollins Wyoming after two years as kindergarten teacher. Ss A. Davis bought 80 acres near Evan Edwards farm and 60 more from H A Davis estate. Milo Fulton rushed to Denver due to his mother's illness. Families Reaney attended Thomas Reaney's funeral in Waterloo. Shannon Burroughs pled guilty to burglary in Clarence French home case, faces up to ten years at Anamosa. Edwin Selzer held on $1000 bonds with plea delay request.
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Columbus
Sorden
John Yousling
Virginia Anderson
Denver
Colo
William Sidner
R. J. Reaney
J. E. Reaney
Louise Reaney
Thomas Reaney
Waterloo
Shannon Burroughs
Clarence French
Here
Anamosa State Reformatory
Paul McCord
Edwin Selzer
Columbus Junction
Selzer
Louisa County
W R C Meeting Reports Charity and Plans
The Woman's Relief Corps held its Saturday session in the G A R room with two new membership applications. President Mrs. Florence Hout named an investigating committee. The relief committee reported $30 in food and clothing gifts over two weeks. April expenses added $3 to the treasury. Plans include postponing a Centennial concession and budgeting fundraisers. District events were announced for September 22 convention and July 27 picnic, with venue options depending on weather. An Iowa City convention report and a wool flag gift from Addie Harmon were noted. A $5 donation was approved for the Centennial fountain fund. Regulars dressed in old time costumes. password updated by Mrs. Lulu Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G.A.R
Florence Hout
Treasury
Department
Olive Moore
Oelwein
Washington Corps
Sunset Park
A. B. Schmoeller
Iowa City
Addie Harmon
Centennial Fountain Fund
Lulu Williams
Pat Moriarty
Fairview 4-H Club Meeting Held at Sojka Home
The Fairview Farmerette 4-H club met at Marie Sojka’s home on Thursday afternoon June 29 with eight members, the leader, assistant leader and two guests Luella and Darlene Sojka present. Eldiene Sojka spoke about a trip to Ames and unfinished business was discussed. The next meeting is set for Friday July 14 at Jeanne Shalla’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerette 4-H Club
Marie Sojka
Luella
Darlene Sojka
Viola Marek
Ames
Eldiene Sojka
Jeanne Shalla
Yearian Family Farewell Party Held at Local Home
About 75 friends and neighbors gathered at the Dave McGaffey home for a farewell party for the George Yeartan family who will move to Van Meter. The evening featured yard games, cards, dancing, and cake. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Holt of West Chester and Mr and Mrs Ned Fisher of Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McGaffey
George Yeartan
van Meter
Ben Holt
West Chester
Ned Fisher
Winfield
Wilma Prebyl and Orville Lane Wed Saturday Evening
Wilma Prebyl became the bride of Orville Long in a Methodist church ceremony in Washington on Saturday evening. Dr. Arthur Atack conducted the single ring service, with attendants Myron Salladay and his wife. The bride’s gown was tink silk taffeta, floor length, with red rosebud corsage. Mrs. Salladay wore blue silk net with white accessories. The couple will make their home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma
Orville Long
Washington
Arthur Atack
Mrs. Myron Salladay
Card of Thanks From Mrs Henry Wagenknecht
I thank my friends for the many ecards and flowers I received while in the hospital.
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Henry Wagenknecht
Riverside News in Brief July 3 Reports Local Moves
William O Loughlin and wife depart on a motor trip to the west coast for about two weeks from Riverside. They plan to pass through Denver Salt Lake City and Vancouver B C. Joseph Schulze expands to Riverside opening a shoe repair shop on Main Street with residence above. Mrs C C Walter visits relatives then travels to West Branch. Sister Mary Ambrosine visits St Marys convent. Mellie Heitzmann and Eva visit Oscar Critz in Iowa City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
William O'Loughlin
Local Peoples Trust and Savings Bank
O'Loughlin
West Coast
Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Vancouver
B. C
Joseph Schulze
Washington
J. A Muller
Main Street
Earl Walton
West Branch
Mary Ambrosine
Sisters of Charity School
Burlington
Sisters of Charity
St. Mary's Convent
Mellie Heitzmann
Eva
Iowa City
Oscar Critz
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Washington Dairy Fountain
John M. Simpson
Sidney Moore
Don McLaughlin
R. M. Anderson
Sarah Rinehart
Harry Bishop
Crawfordsville
Martha Marie Shockey
Warren Goodwin
Harold Ray Cummings
Joe Melinsky
H. M. Kelley
Ollie Eichelberger
Noble
Donald Duane Stewart
Mrs. Lee Holland
American Legion
Junction
Liberal
Jowa Southern [Utilities CO
G.A.R. Hall
W.R.C. Meeting
Fat Pires
Colette
Don
Fairview 4-H Club
Yearian
Wilma Prebyl
Orville Lane
Mrs. Schulze
C. C. Walter
Hawthorne
California
Or.p
Iowa
Fostoria
Westphal the Jeweler
Washington, Iowa
Pric
Chicago
Actnally
Washington Apparel
Washington Chamber of Commerce
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