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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1933
Page
3
Raffles highlight broad shouldered dresses for girls ages 4 to 12. The pattern No. 5233 offers a paneled yoke design with a tied belt and flowery organdie or batiste ruffles. Includes size requirements and order details for the Summer Fashion Book pattern.
A group of relatives celebrated the Fourth as guests at dinner yesterday noon and supper last evening at the home of Dr and Mrs W J Masson. The party included Mrs R P Taylor of Cedar Rapids and Will Montgomery.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Davis with Betsy and Harriet and Mr. Boyd of Keokuk hosted guests in Davenport. Mrs. Taylor and the Davenport party departed for home, while Mr. Davis and Mr. Boyd returned to summer school at the State University. Mrs. Davis and daughters stay through the week.
Mrs Will Dupuis spoke at the Rotary meeting on a patriotic flag program. In charge was Hugh H McCleery and the talk covered the flag origin significance and handling with historical notes on Betsy Ross and early Francis hops additions.
Kalona July 1 Mrs Tillie Gingerich drives a new wagon bought from A W Down. Kalona Firemen and families held an annual picnic at Iowa City park. Troop F Washington defeated Kalona Firemen 3 to 2 in ten innings. Several residents traveled to Red Oak Coburg and visited relatives. Red YVYoder Giants meet Maid Rite in Iowa City under lights Sunday evening.
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Roy Kephart on Wednesday afternoon. A country club ladies golf breakfast is set for Thursday at 7 50. The West Chester Methodist church group led by C O Dass meets Thursday July 6 with committees Embree Willis and Dusenberry. Fleur-de-Lis members visit KE L Stewart Thursday July 6. Harmony Community Club gathers July 6 with Mrs David Kleese for a BYOW session. Garden Department hosts Mrs D Robinson at 400 West Washington Thursday at 7 30.
Friday meeting notice for EB church group led by Mrs Lewis Klein at Mrs Hoover 140 and Presbyterian Ladies Social at 2 60 at Mrs H A Baxter home.
Wayland defeats Crawfordsville and other locals in a Kittenball tournament, with semi finals and prizes highlighted. Individual performances include Mitchell and Humphrey contributing key hits and strikeouts, while awards go to best all around player, most hits, and event champions. Umpires Clark and Putnam officiated the games.
The June 28 wedding of Miss Alta Brenneman daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Brenneman Wellman to Ora Keistr Wayland occurred at the bride's parents home. The bride studied at Hesston College Goshen College and the State University of Iowa and taught for several years.
STRINGTOWN report lists J C Graber family and relatives sharing ice cream and cake at Joe Widmer home Friday. Peter Graber and family visited Jona Kgli. Leonard Graber and family joined Sunday dinner at Jona Kgli. Several Graber family members plan to attend the World’s Fair in Chicago this Wednesday.
A rural Johnson County schoolteacher married at Center High School marks a noted community event. Friends extend best wishes for happiness and success to the newlyweds amid local ties and goodwill.
Newton Chamber of Commerce outlines July 14 events for Maytag Day honoring founder IL Maytag of the Maytag Washing Machine Company. Governor Clyde Herring and Col. Robert R. McCormick will speak at morning ceremonies and a testimonial dinner in the evening.. about 500 attendees expected for the banquet. Street decorations feature six foot corn ear replicas with Maytag washers at the center and busts of Maytag above each ear.
Jack Haven, 19, drowns at Marion pool after a day of picnicking with Haven and Patterson families from La Porte City. Lifesaving efforts by his father and lifeward fail after two and a half hours. coroner to confirm, then body returns to family. Born Colfax March 15, 1921. survived by sister Betty and brother Bobby. Jr. High student and Boy Scout troop No. 83 scribe.
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