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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

3

Pleasant Hillbillies Ice Cream Social Hosts Families

The Pleasant Hillbillies 4 H club entertained their parents Monday evening at the home of president Juanita Miller. Most families attended. Guests included Bobby Lee Swift of Gary Indiana who performed tap dancing with his parents, visiting Pat Swift’s home.

Pleasant Hillbillies 4-H Club Juanita Miller Bobby Lee Swift Gary Ind Pat Swift Clyde Lambert George Chalupa Lloyd Dickinson

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Stone on Eightieth

Mrs J M Stone of Ainsworth celebrated her eightieth birthday on July 6 with a chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Alva Whetstine north of Washington for Mr Stone and their daughter Grace. Gift letters and cards were gratefully received. Attending families include Ezra Christner, Howard Baker, Tommy Harvey, Ed Simmering and daughters, Whe Miller, John Erlenbush, and the Swifts from Washington and Gary Indiana.

J. M. Stone Ainsworth Alva Whetstine Washington Mr. Stone Grace Ezra Christner Howard Baker Tommy Harvey E d Simmering Wid Whe Miller John Erlenbush Jack Swift Jesse Swift Gary Ind

Social Calendar Highlights and Meeting Changes

Notices for the social calendar include a Rebekah meeting at 8 p.m. with a note on a changed meeting place, the U P Woman's Missionary Society afternoon division at church, and a Monday Wesleyan Missionary Society gathering at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Paul Snaxenberg at 746 East Washington Street. Also listed are a Tuesday Booster Club event and a Washington County Society of Registered Nurses picnic at Sunset Park 7 15 a.m. with a potluck and drinks provided, plus Kell's "My Favorite Canning Recipe."

Rebekah U.P Woman's Missionary Elery W.G.M S Wesleyan Missionary Society Paul Snaxenberg East Washington Street Austin Sutherland Kell Washington County Society of Registered Nurses Pavilion Sunset Park

Kolah Club Holds Picnic Supper at Sunset Park

Kolah Club members and families held a picnic supper at Sunset Park on Tuesday Avenue. Twenty five people attended. After eating, they visited and listened to Mrs. N. M. Speidel describe her trip to New York City the worlds fair and other places she and her granddaughter visited.

Kolah Club Sunset Park Tuesady Avenue Mr. N. M. Speidel New York City

Kenneth Ornduff Hosts Merry Ten Club at Home

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ornduff entertained Merry Ten club members Saturday evening with four tables of pinochle. Mr and Mrs Ray Lambert won high score prizes. Members plan a family picnic in August. Hosts were assisted by Mrs F Lambert and Mrs G Letts in serving refreshments.

Kenneth Ornduff Merry Ten Club Pinochke Ray Lambert F.l Lambert G. Letts

Mrs Walter Hora Feted at Shower in Ed Hora Home

Mrs Walter Hora a recent bride was honored at a shower at Ed Hora home last Saturday afternoon. Lorene Soika won high score with Darlene Soika as consolation. Two course refreshments followed as gifts were opened.

Walter Hora Ed Hora Mary Ralph Ray Sojka Darlene Rosamond Lovilla Oo' Lorene Marie Betty Joetin Warry Harry Malicshity William Prehyt Joe Tistgemi Rosa John Horak Dolores Joe Sovukup Bernadine Marcela Frank Havel Carl Havel George Havel John Shreder Mary Rita William Marek Evelyn Viola Carl Rossa Norma Rose Fd Keeneman Rita Arthur Horn Janice Ve George Viora Keith

Miss Heiserman Weds Dr. Schwab at Wellman Home

Jeanette June Heiserman daughter of Rev G L Heiserman married Harry E. Schwab son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schwab at the Heiserman residence in Wellman. Rev Heiserman performed the ceremony. Attendants included Nadine Lewis and Everette Schwab. A wedding dinner followed at home and the couple will reside in Oxford after July 15.

Miss Lewis Heiserman Jacob Schwab Dean Dietve Kay Francis John Dawson Everette Schwab Nadine Lewis Francis Mengerhauner Lorraine Kos Zoe Butterbaueh Oxford Schwab

Maple Grove School District Homecoming Set for July 9

The sixth annual homecoming of the Maple Grove school district in English River township will take place Sunday July 9. A basket dinner is scheduled to begin promptly at noon and a varied program will be given.

Maple Grove English River Township

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Program and Meeting

The June Lexington Ladies Aid meeting at the church featured devotionals led by president Mrs. Mayme Flynn and a varied program including songs, dialogues, vocal and piano solos, and recitations. A Hawaii travel talk by Mrs. Fred Nelswanger preceded a birthday corsage shower for Mrs. Howard Gardner. Refreshments followed with guests from Washington and West Chester.

Lexington Lexington Ladies Aid Mayme Flynn Jesus Duane Tadlock Josephine Oldfield Ellen Loan Norma Huber Wilma Loan Dean Emde Dorothy Ferguson Shirley Lyle Hawaii Fred Nelswanger Washington Howard Gardner Fred Nefswanger Eleie Bratten R. C. Ferguson Dorothy West Chester Grace Emde Rose Huber Maude Fleming

Farewell Surprise Party For Owen Blick Family

Mr and Mrs Owen Blick and family were surprised with a farewell party on Friday evening in Merrimac. About 35 friends and relatives attended at their home for a picnic supper served cafeteria style before the Blicks moved Saturday to a farm south of Fairfield. Attendees included the Amrines from Washington and several Blicks and Wienekes from Brigh ton and West Liberty. The gathering featured visiting and a warm send off.

Horthday W. A. Popham Mr. Popham Margaret Popham F L. WaHannah Mises Flora Popham Bert Popham Lynn Clarance Humphry Trea Edith Robert David Willard Popham Gene Betty Jimmy Charles DeLong Billy Dave Schantz Washington Carterine A. N. Aimerine Laura Wilson Cecil Riley J. A. Wieneke Sarah Wieneke Brighton

Patriotism Begins at Home in Civic Spirit

A brief note urging loyalty to the common good centers on the idea that patriotism starts with everyday acts at home. It emphasizes community responsibilities and civic-minded daily choices shaping national character.

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