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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1942

Page

3

Hinkel Foster Reveal Truth

Mrs. Lee Foster of 106 Western avenue Waterloo announces the marriage of her daughter Maxine to Russell Hinkel of Waterloo son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Hinkel of Wadena. The ceremony was at Westminster church Waterloo Saturday June 27 conducted by Dr Harry J Moore. The couple were attended by Dorothy Foster and Lawrence Kline. Maxine is a former Washington resident and Iowa State Teachers College graduate now a Stanley Public Schools teacher. Mr Hinkel works for Rath Packing and they will reside at 122 Mobile Street Waterloo.

Lee Foster Western Avenue Waterloo Maxine Russell Hinkel Oscar Hinkel Wadena Westminster Church Harry J. Moore Dorothy Foster Lawrence Kline Foster Washington Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Stanley Public Schools Hinkel Rath Packing Company Mobile Street

Missionary Meeting With Mrs E Dayton

West Chester Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society held its July meeting at Mrs Ellen Dayton’s home. Mrs Doyle Smith opened with Hebrews 11 1 33 and prayer by Lucy Leet. Mrs Plummer and Mrs Dan Gass gave a report and a brief business session followed. The lesson from Missions magazine was discussed with full participation and the meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church At West Chester Ellen Dayton Doyle Smith Lucy Leet Plummer Dan Gass Missions” Magazine

Many Happy Returns Wedding Anniversary and Birthdays

Mr and Mrs Roy Means celebrate their wedding anniversary dated back to 1909. Mrs Jack Caldwell marks a birthday today. Roger Wayne Sheets son of Mr and Mrs Andy Sheets of Valley turns eighteen. Sally Jean Finch daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Finch of Fairfield has a birthday as well. Others with birthdays include Joe Krotz of South Highland Mrs Charles Rickey P L Fenn and Mrs Gilbert Hotle of Columbus Junction Merle Gene Conrad son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Conrad of Wyman is two years old James Farrington of Haskins also observes his birthday today.

Roger Wayne Sheets Andy Sheets Valley Sally Jean Finch Roy Finch Fairfield Joe Krotz South Highland Charles Rickey P. L. Fenn Gilbert Hotle Columbus Junction Merle Gene Conrad Vernon Conrad Wyman

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Reminder

The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will convene at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday morning at 9 30. The notice lists no additional events or attendees.

Presbyterian Cottage Presbyterian Church

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

A dense listing lists multiple clubs and meetings for the week across the community. Names include Mrs. Walter Nicholson Mrs. John Caldwell Mrs. O. E. Sisk and many others with venues at country clubs churches and parks. Activities include pot lucks roll calls picnics and fundraising luncheons.

Hold Rose Funeral In Trinity Church in Riverside

George C. Ross died at his brother Daniel's home in Riverside after several weeks of illness. Born February 1860 on a farm south of Riverside, he helped run a harness shop for decades with his brother Louis. He passed away early Saturday from dropsy related complications.

Riverside George C. Ross Daniel Lowa Cuts Frank A Mary Cruz Rose Louis Rose

Picnic Meals for Kids Add Fresh Fruit and Veggies

A backyard or park picnic teaches children to prepare wholesome lunches with apples oranges and other vitamin rich foods. Susie, 10, cuts waxed paper wrapped sandwiches while Bobby, 8, opens soft drinks as the group enjoys carrots celery radishes and a cheese olive sandwich menu and a grapefruit slaw.

Susie Bobby

Banana Oatmeal Cookies From Simple Recipe Card

Easily baked treat using ripe bananas rolled oats and nuts. Mix flour spices soda and salt. cream shortening with sugar then add eggs bananas oats and nut meat. Fold in flour and drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Riverside residents gather for 4th of July family notices

The community reports several Riverside residents in transit for the holiday with family ties across Iowa and Illinois. Notables include Mrs. Mary Buser, Lena Rose, Louis Rose of Riverside and Daniel Rose of Iowa City. Funeral plans for Mr. Rose are pending with Marner and Adams. Gift exchange and social visits mark the week with several stays in Davenport and California.

Ness Louis Iowa City Rose Mary Buser Lena Louis Rose Riverside Daniel Riverside Cemetery Marner and Adams

St. Marys Alumni Banquet and Meeting Planned

Riverside July 3 plans are set for the St. Marys high school alumni banquet and meeting to be held in St. Marys hall next Sunday evening. Over 300 graduates are expected, with committees led by Mrs. Louis Kron Mrs Linus Yegsy Mrs Albert Dunn and Mrs Alvin Stransky handling the banquet.

Alvin Stransky Fred Kron Geneva Schnoebelen Rose Dautremont Mary Schnoebelen Melvin Bone Eva

Farmerettes Meet With Marie Sojka

A Fairview 4-H club meeting was held Wednesday evening with five members present. Marie Sojka led the session called to order by Mary Catherine Knotek. Guests Wyatt Somrek of Chicago and Ver nita Tellin and Dorothy Tellin attended. Hazel Sojka reported on the Ames state 4-H convention. Marie Sojka spoke on Attractive Table Service and Viola Marek on Deodorants and their Uses. Refreshments were served afterwards.

Fairview Farmerette Marie Sojka Mary Catherine Knotek Wyatt Somrek Chicago Vernita Dorothy Tellin Hazel Sojka Ames Viola Marek

Notable Local Visitors and Health Updates

Heitzman and Evangeline Shadel are listed among country solicitors along with Bernice Libenguth Mrs Edn Kessler Mrs Fred Frank and Leona Kucera. Entertainment figures Rev J J Fath Mrs Edward Bushek Mrs Ivan Shradel Omer Kiefer and John Shebek are noted. Mrs Catherine Lintz visiting from Riverside with Frank Eagle at East Pleasant Plain reports Eagle in poor health.

Heitzman Evangeline Shadel Bernice Libenguth Edn Kessler Fred Frank Leona Kucera J. J. Fath Edward Bushek Ivan Shradel Omer Kiefer John Shebek Catherine Lintz Riverside Frank Eagle East Pleasant Plain M. J. Wilkinson Wilkinson Lintz Eagle

Women’s Guild Meeting at St Pauls Church

Mrs Harold Wilson presided over the Women’s Guild meeting at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church. Rev Carl Klein led devotionals. Dues and birthday money were collected. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Roy Finke and Alice Finke with Martha Griffin assisting for 12 members and 7 guests. Next refreshments by Mrs Tinie Simming and Tillie Lumig.

Harold Wilson Women's Guild St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Carl Klein Roy Finke Alice Finke Martha Griffin Tinie Simming Tillie Lumig

Digney and Foley Wed in Belle Plaine Nuptials

Announcement of the marriage of Cecelia M. Foley of Belle Plaine and Edward G. Digney of Waterloo. The ceremony June 22 at St Michaels Church Belle Plaine was conducted by Rev Edward Flynn. Attendants were Patricia Mougin and Matthew Foley with Mary Foley as flower girl and Raymond Foley as Mass server.

Cecelia M. Foley Belle Plaine Edward G. Digney Waterloo St. Micheals Church Edward Flynn Patricia Mougin Riverside Matthew Foley Mary Foley Raymond Foley

Bowling Alleys Overtake Baseball in Local Business

A local analysis shows bowling alley and billiard parlors generate three times the business of baseball activities. The report notes shifts in leisure spending and entertainment choices among residents.

Visiting relatives share notes at local home

Paul is stationed at Meridian Mississippi. Mrs Norman Sage and daughter Linda and Mrs David Wright of Iowa City were visitors here at the home of Mr and Mrs C J Karel.

Frank Shimitz Iowa City Rose Shebanek Mary Ing Paul Meridian Mississippi Norman Sage Linda David Wright C. J. Karel

Pansy Hill Club Holds Annual Picnic Supper

Present and former members of the Pansy Hill club and their families enjoyed a Saturday evening picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Babb. The Green and Thompson committees organized the event with lawn games and visiting afterward.

Pansy Hill Club O. E. Babb G. A. Green Glenn Thompson

Local Houseguests Visit From Idaho Falls and More

Mr and Mrs L F Harding host Jess Croft and children David and Venna from Idaho Falls arriving by the Rocket. Mrs Croft is Harding kin. Ernest Baker heads to Jefferson Barracks Mo for army service after a Sunset Park picnic. Several relatives attend. Willard Glaze returns to Houston after month with Iowa relatives. Mrs J J McConnell travels to Chicago to visit daughter Mary. Harriet Dougherty Horton in town for July visits goes to Iowa City to see Romela Latchem Hicks amid illness of Mrs Frank Latchem.

L. F. Harding Jess Croft David Venna Idaho Falls Ida Croft Iowa City Hardings Mrs. Croft Mr. Harding Ernest Baker Jefferson Barracks Sunset Park Sam Baker Everett Duaniela Donald Chris Erlenbush Carl Zieglowsky Martha Warren Schlatter Chris Hertig Clinton Velma Frieda Donnie John Schlatter Harriet Dougherty Horton Cloyce Dougherty Romela Latchem Hicks Frank Latchem

Jolly Jokers 4 H Club Meets at Rosalie Combs Home

Nine members gathered Friday at Rosalie Combs home for the Jolly Jokers 4 H club meeting. Mrs. Golia Miller shared two lessons on chlorition and housecleaning. Wilma Kleese reported on Ames trip. Gloria Keyser and Phyllis Emery joined as new members. Refreshments were provided by Isabelle Combs and social time followed. The next meeting is set for July 10 at the home of Marie and Marjorie Wright.

Jolly Joker Rosalie Combs Golia Miller Wilma Kleese Ames Gloria Keyser Phyllis Emery Isabelle Combs Marie Marjorie Wright

Walnut Women's Club Ice Cream Social on Everett Lewis Lawn

Families gathered Saturday evening for an ice cream social hosted by the Walnut Women’s Club at the Everett Lewis home. Nearly all families attended along with neighborhood children as visitors. Tables featured garden flowers and a large American flag hung until sundown. Committee members were Mrs. Lewis Mrs. Glen Davis and Mrs. C C Medkay.

Walnut Women's Club Everett Lewis Lewis Glen Davis C. C. Med Kay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Russell Hinkel E. Dayton J. J. Nayadley Roy Means Jack Caldwell James Farrington Haskins Walter Nicholson Just Us Club John Caldwell Good Will Club O. E. Sisk Linger Longer Harold Humeston Forest Lance W. J. Shannon Sunshine Community Club Lafe Klopfenstein Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Paul Harvey W.8s.c.s. of M.F Anna Ross Rural Woman's Club Glen Schwartz Country Club Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society Frank Stransky Wellman Prairie Flower Missionary Society Haries Ashby H. H. Club Mrs Jesse Moore Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Dihessk Will McConnell Rebekah Club F. Hall Mary Grice W.S.C.S E. E. Stutsman Rebekah and Odd Fellows C.F. Hall Loyal Woman's Class of Baptist Church John Dodd Methodist Church Hold Rose Trinity Church DuPont Orel Sepler Aupro Parts—Distributors Chambray Spurgeon Reidsuatreer Jersella Odds and Ends Krinkle Krepe R. H. Heitzman Helen B. É. Unferth Moline Titnois Edith G. O. Patterson Davenport Cheyenne Wyoming Quartermaster Corps Fort Francis F. Warren Gertrude Guy Beringhele Southern California Hospital Los Angeles California Paul L. Heitzman Squardon LL Key Field Miriam Heitzman Norbert J. Dautremont Rita ‘Mary Cedar Rapids John R. Yegner Elmer McArtor Coffeyville Clark Pfeiffer Ainsworth Joseph Walsh Mary Armbruster Matilda Wieland Frank and Lena Ropp Richmond Daniel Ropp Josephine Rabas Tow City Nettie Sheadel John W. Tener Marie Tener Marshall, Mo St. Mary’s Irene Digney Joseph Digney United States Air Corps Women's Guild of Cecelia Foley Emma J. Foley Matthew E. Foley Hills Willard Glaze Houston Texas Grace Stone T. C. Davis Hugh Morris J. J. McConnell Mary McConnell Jolly Jokers Wees Homer Stephen Opeomere
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