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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1941

Page

3

Honor Newlyweds at Buffet Supper for Mr and Mrs Huston

Mr and Mrs Max L Huston were guests of honor at a buffet supper hosted at the W H Hotle home last evening. The event began at seven thirty with music and visiting, and featured a wedding cake baked by Mrs Eddy Aston. The couple were married July 3 in Kahoka Missouri. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Huston of Winfield and several Hotle relatives from Cedar Rapids St Joseph and surrounding areas.

Max L. Huston Stanley Hotle Betty Pete Cedar Rapids Jake Hotle Birdie W. H. Slotle

West Chester Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting

The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a regular meeting on Tuesday evening July 5th at the hall. Full attendance is urged by order of the M E C.

West Chester Pythian Sisters M E.C

Railroad and bus timetable updates across lines

Passenger schedules list arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited Local Californian and No. 2 Local eastbound, No. 44 Californian, No. 4 Golden State Limited, and connections at Knoxville, Davenport, and Kansas City. Westbound routes include No. 8 Kansas City Davenport Local and Southwest Limited with several daily and Sunday exceptions. Bus services from Washington and Omaha to Chicago are noted with ticketing details at the Burlington depot.

Golden State Limited Washington California Omaha Chicago Washington Rt Leicia Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantoni Agena

Marriage Announced Clyde Harbison and Carol Marsden

Carol Marsden daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Marsden and Clyde Harbison son of Mr and Mrs J A Harbison were married June 28 in Kahoka Missouri. The Rev J W Monroe read the single ring service. They are Columbus high school graduates.

Carol Marsden W. F. Marsden Clyde Harbison J. A. Harbison Kahoka J. W. Monroe Methodist Church Harbison University of Iowa Luckey and Harbison Implement Company Eliason

WRC Members discuss relief efforts at July meeting

Fifteen Women’s Relief Corps members met in the G A R hall with Mrs. O K E Sehmitt presiding. They reported $5.75 in clothing and fruit relief given in the last two weeks and discussed sewing time tabulation and later valuation.

Woman's Relief Corp G.A.R. Hall O. KE. Sehmitt Red Cross Marie Baker Mt. Pleasant Irs Nora E. Reinhardt New Deartment Presidegit

Plan Open House in Log Cabin Tuesday

The Log Cabin in Sunset Park will be open Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 5 for public viewing of relics and gifts left by individuals. The cabin is maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution with Mrs. Frank Kurtz as committee chairman and other members in attendance.

Sunset Park Daughters of the American Revolution Frank Kurtz

Social Calendar for Community Groups Week Schedule

Weekly listing of meetings and socials for Odd Fellows Rebekahs Pythian Sisters Baptist Anna Judson Circle HEO and Goof Will clubs Snowball Social Women Golfers Walnut Woman's club OES Masonic events Prairie Flower Missionary Rural Woman's club and Rebekah circle with picnics, dinners, roll calls, and pot lucks at Sunset Park and Country Club venues.

Pythian Sisters Sunset Park Anna Judson Dp, CO. Griggs Country Club Walnut Woman's Club Farl Burroughs O.E.S

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs S T Rickey 709 EB Jefferson St 12112.

Presbyterian Cottage S. T. Rickey Jefferson St

Plan for Country Club Family Dinner

Members and their families are invited to a four dinner event Thursday at 6 45 PM in the clubhouse. The July 10 gathering is organized by a committee led by Mr and Mrs Roger Sherman with Dr and Mrs D W Dwyer and Mrs Dwyer and Mrs Patterson in charge of after dinner entertainment.

Country Club Roger Sherman Richard Stewart Fred JL. Stewart R. J. Patterson J. Rothschild D. W. Dwyer Henry Bailey Ruth Ringheim Dwyer

Missionary Society Meeting With Mrs Marion Work

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Saturday afternoon with Mrs M D Work. Seventeen members attended as devotions opened with the 23rd Psalm. The program centered on the Path of Life with Jesus as leader and the Holy Spirit guiding prayer and study.

Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church M. D. Work D. N. Anwyl Jesus D. H. McLaughlin J. A. Hawthorne Sampson Anwyl Miss Tate Washington, D. C U. P Jesus Christ Christ General Women's Missionary Society N. E. Lease

Infant Merle Conrad Celebrates First Birthday

Merle Gene Conrad, son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Conrad of Wyllan, reaches his first birthday today as the family gathers to mark the milestone.

Merle Gene Conrad Vernon Conrad Wyllan

Glamour Bride Brenda Frazier Weds John Kelly in New York

Brenda Frazier and John Sims Kelly tie the knot in New York as she becomes Mrs. Kelly. The bride is set to inherit trust funds totaling 3.5 million dollars from her father and paternal grandmother when she turns 21 next June.

Society Brenda Frazier John Sims

Local birthdays and anniversaries noted today

Mr and Mrs Andy Sheets of Valley celebrate his 17th birthday today. Others listed with birthdays include Mrs Jack Caldwell Joe Krotz of South Highland Mrs Charles Rickey P L Fenn Mrs Gilbert Hotle of Columbus Junction and James Farrington of Haskins. Mr and Mrs Roy Means celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary and Sally Jean Finch marks her eighth birthday, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Finch of Fairfield.

Andy Sheets Valley Jack Caldwell Joe Krotz South Highland Charles Rickey P. L. Fenn Gilbert Hotle Columbus Junction James Farrington Haskins Mrs Roy Sally Jean Finch Roy Finch Fairfield

Germany's 1939 motor road costs reach 443 million dollars

Germany spent about 443 million dollars in 1939 on motor roads, construction and maintenance. This figure reflects the total outlay for road building and upkeep during that year. The report highlights substantial investment in transport infrastructure prior to World War II.

Germany

Major Andre Spy Linked to Clinton and Arnold

Major Andre acted as a conduit for messages between British General Henry Clinton and Benedict Arnold. He was captured and executed by hanging after his espionage activities were uncovered.

Major Andre Henry Clinton Benedict Arnold

Black With White Always Slim and Smart in Midseason Wear

The era’s chic black dresses paired with white accents to create town wear looks. Mona Maris models a barred black crepe dress with bias skirt and white trim, Joan Leslie showcases a black chiffon dinner dress with white organdie, Ida Lupino features a black sheer gown with white pique details and a contrasting sailor hat.

Mona Maris Eit Joan Leslie Ida Lupino

Riverside couple wed in St Mary’s rectory ceremony

At St Marys rectory Riverside a wedding took place with Rt Rev Mon signor Bernard Jacobsmeier presiding. The bride daughter of Jerome and Mrs Droll wore white organza with a lace veil and carried white carnations. groom son of Edward Beranek resided Kalona. After a brief trip they will live in Washington where the groom works.

St. Mary’s Rectory Riverside Bernard Jacobsmeier Verne Droll Washington

Affirmation Tradition: Pierce First to Use Affirmation

Franklin Pierce stands as the first president to take the oath by affirming rather than swearing. This early practice set a precedent for a non religious or secular oath option in U S presidential history.

Franklin Pierce

Free booklet on piles from McCleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs

The McCleary Clinic invites requests for a free 122 page book on piles fistula and colon disorders mailed to S505 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Missouri No charge. Send a postcard today to receive the up to date medical guide and potential savings in suffering and cost.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

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Max Huston Washington Dairy Washington Lodge No A. M Wee Holland W. M A. W. Yard Knoxville Branck NRT Scannan L. Goodlander Co. F. Anderson Burlington Trailway John Huston Alice Kelloge H. E. Kellogg Oak Park Ill J. H. Huston Kellogg Carleton College Northfield Minn Huston Northwestern Medical School Passavant Hospital W.R.C Odd Fellows and Rebekahs C.F. Hall D. of U. V Roger Wayne Sheets John Sims Kelly Andre Mrs. Riley Delta Dek Club Donald Riley Norval Flynn Edward Bushek Dorothy Fitzsimmons Anna Griffin Woman's Society For Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Lee Bluchwalter William O’louglin Harry Hardy John Edward Tener Beranek-Droll Luella Droll Arthur Beranek Official Washington Directory Optometrists John C. Owen Stan Kiesey R. R. Noovan Stephen B. Jones Harriet Coulter W. P. Rawn Harold Putnam Chiropractors Dr, Chas Brown Court House Washington Independent School District BE. A. Ralaton Harland W. Mead Ethel McCreedy A. Stewart Ralph W. Thompson Harry Ramseyer W. A. Erbe Harry Bowles Richard A. E. Atchison B. F. Bostwick Mra Charlotte Baldrige Theodore B. Bailey Law Loan & Trust W. Livingston Abstract Department West Main St George F. Morrison J. C. Penney Co Officers Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton E. F Aperior Wee Ee D. C. Barrett Park Marian Bailey Frank B. Miller Lemmon W. B. Dupuis Dr. F. Boller R. F. McFarlane Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Library Grace H. Stephen Ruth Lytle Dr, A Peterson Second Ave Iowa East Main St Esherman's Funeral Home West Main Bt Wellington China I. Kh Nee Tet Ba S Mil Iowa Southern Utilities Company N.S
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