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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

5

Marriage of Dorothy Sowash and Arlis Knauss

Announcement of the marriage of Dorothy Sowash daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sowash to Arlis Knauss son of Mrs Lucy Knauss. The ceremony occurred in Kahoka Missouri in July. Attendants were Mr Francis Glider. The bride attended Washington schools and works for the American Pearl Button Co. The groom is a 1927 Washington high school graduate employed by Fullerton and Son.

Dorothy Sowash John Sowash Arlis Knauss Lucy Knauss Kahoka Francis Glider Washington American Pearl Button Company Knauss Washington High School Fullerton and Son

Rosemary Club Holds Afternoon Bridge Meeting

Mrs. Charles Casper entertained the Rosemary club at four tables of bridge yesterday afternoon. Mrs. John Cherry won high prize and Mrs. Harry Drake took the travel prize. Guests included Mrs. Vince Mark and Mrs. Ginwerich who helped serve. An evening meeting is planned at the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Jones on July 30.

Charles Casper Rosemary Club Bridge John Cherry Harry Drake Vince Mark Ginwerich Casper Dale Jones

Meeting Update For Metinoutiot Church Unit Noo 7

Unit Noo 7 of the Metinoutiot church will not meet in July. A meeting is planned in August at which time rain barrels will be opened. Choir practice will be held Wednesday evening at 7 15 at the Presbyterian church.

Presbyterian Church

Day-Shrauger Wedding Invitations Issued

Invitations are issued for the marriage of Cornelia Prentise Shrauger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Shrauger of Atlantic, to John Robert Day, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Day of Brighton. The ceremony is Sunday July 28 at 4 p m in the First Presbyterian Church of Atlantic. Day attends the University of Iowa College of Law and the couple will reside in Iowa City.

Cornelia Prentise Shrauger Harold Francis Shrauger Atlantic John Robert Day Wilbur Day Brighton First Presbyterian Church Day University of Iowa College of Law Iowa City

Seventeen Women Play Contract Golf at Country Club

Seventeen Washington women played contract golf at the country club yesterday morning before a noon luncheon. Mrs I W Shenetel and Mrs A W Crow won golf balls for low and high scores. no afternoon play due to heat. After lunch, sixteen women played Bridge with Katherine Mauthe taking high score. A ladies day luncheon is planned for next Wednesday with reservations via Helen Thompson.

Washington Mount Pleasant Country Club I. W. Shenetel A. W. Crow Dridge Katherine Mauthe Helen Thompson

Social Calendar for Upcoming Week

Thursday Rebekah club annual family picnic at 6 30 Sunset Park and Country club potluck supper at 6 30 Clubhouse Friday Rebekahs and Odd Fellows joint installation at 8 p m Mat U P Ladies Aid society 2 30 p m at church Tuesday Royal Neighbors social meeting evening led by Mrs Moriarty 782 West Mooroe street bring baby picture

Rebekah Club Sunset Park Rebekahs Odd Fellows Crocsise U.P. Ladies Aid Society Binan Ae Royal Neighbors W. J. Moriarty West Mooroe Street

Local Birthdays Mark A Momentous Day

Etta Rogers of Wellman celebrates 79th birthday as part of the Three Quarter Century club born in Kalona. Junior Prebyl turns sixteen, and Bobby Conner reaches the same birthday milestone. July 11 marks anniversaries for William and wife in Columbus Junction and the eighth birthday for Robert Paul Nardy. Several others listed share birthdays today.

Etta Rogers of Wellman Three Quarter Century Club Kalona

Ice Cream Social for Harmony Club Families Held

Mr and Mrs Bill Crayne hosted Harmony club families at an ice cream social last evening. All but four families attended and guests included Floyd Crayne and Phyllis, Keith Wells and Nancy, Mrs Smith, Ed Mayhew and spouse. Guests enjoyed cake and homemade ice cream as plans were made for an August picnic at Sunset Park.

Bill Crayne Harmony Club Floyd Crayne Phyllis Keith Wells Nancy Smith Ed Mayhew Sunset Park

Quiet Green Roads Transform Central Texas Routeways

Green roads with attractive rock-based color are under construction across central Texas. The pavement uses locally quarried rock mixed with asphalt, creating smoother, visually appealing highways that motorists favor.

Texas

Best Way to Make Iced Coffee

Iced coffee is a popular summer drink. Brew coffee double strength and pour into ice filled glasses while hot. The melting ice dilutes to the right strength. Butter-Nut is the ideal coffee for smooth mellow flavor, making iced coffee truly delicious.

Pleasant Hill Aid Plans Play At Church

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Pat Swift home with eleven members and eight guests. President Roy Kephart led the business. scripture read by Charles Cannon. Lord's Prayer said in unison. They plan to present The Old Fashioned Mother with cast from Washington Christian Church at Pleasant Hill Church soon.

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Pat Swift Roy Kephart Charles Cannon Washington Christian Church Pleasant Hill Church Clyde Lambert Swift Noy Foss Ezra Christner Ruby Maixine Gerald Kephart Arlene Maaine Lambert Mary Marlene Kenn Mary Swift

Mrs Glenn Hayes Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs Glenn Hayes entertained ten Good Will club members and three guests yesterday afternoon. After roll call and the American Creed the group voted two dollars for the Red Cross. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hayes and daughter Heather with assists from Mrs Earl Simpson and Mrs O E B Sisk. Guests included Mrs Joe Maxwell Mrs Ernest Garrett and Mrs Jennie Curl. The next meeting on August 14 will be hosted by Mrs I B Heaworth.

Glenn Hayes Good Will Club Cub Red Cross Hayes Hather Earl Simpson O. EB. Sisk Joe Maxwell Ernest Garrett Jennie Curl

Headliners 4-H Club Meeting Conducted

Virginia McLaughlin hosted ten members of the Headliners 4-H Club with leader Mrs Golia Miller. Members named their favorite flowers for roll call and minutes were read. Virginia McLaughlin and Jean Shalla were chosen for the demonstration team. Beulah Stewart and Carolyn Brewer reported as delegates to the state 4-H convention at Ames. Fae Schoonover spoke on choosing a pattern for a school dress. Refreshments followed.

Virginia McLaughlin Golia Miller Jean Shalla Beulah Stewart Carolyn Brewer Ames Fae Scnoonover

C M Barnard Dies at Phoenix Ariz After Heart Attack

Relatives near Columbus Junction learn of C M Barnard death in Phoenix Arizona from a heart attack Tuesday night. Mrs Virginia Duncan Barnard formerly of Columbus Junction is noted as the deceased’s wife. Local friends and visitors are mentioned among the surrounding notes.

C. M. Barnard Phoenix, Ariz Columbus Junction C.M. Barnard Phoenix Ariz Virginia Duncan Minnie Merrick California John 'Nlcover Don Bridie Kansas City B. O. Roundy Roundy Mesdames FE Ro Miteu

Wellman Lodges Install Officers

Wellman I O F and Rebekah lodges held a joint installation Monday with 125 present. Kalona sent 22 visions and Frytown two. Regan Adams and Grace Strickler led the event with staff. Officers for the next six months include P W Oren Birkey and N G Cleo Moothart for I O F, plus Pas Grend and Vera Kos for Rebekah.

Wellman Wellman I. O. Co. F Rebekah Kalona Frytown Regan Adams Grace Strickler Clifford Small Vera Strickler Allen Younkin Elda Bigelow Fred Bourgeois Alma Michel Earnest Felske Adelaide Ritz Bert Britton Juanita Loug Eois Harold Younkin Marjorie Rugg Edith Small P. W Oren Birkey N. G Cleo Moothart V. G Orlo Green Cor Sec Wm. Wagamon Financial Sec Arthur Rugg Treas Joe Schlabaugh Dean Wade Victor Rampilebere R. S Omer Green L. S Irvin Goodwin Marks Senatfer Mae Wellich Financial Phoebe Hoefert Vie Zillmer Bernice Irewe Tresse Yoder Grace Erb Margarete Moo Cathryn Tla Ruth Bull Elizabeth Wright Lela Goodwin Ruth Frirgman Metthe Nickell Ain Green

Band Members Visit Sordens After Concert at New Home

Mr and Mrs Milo T Sorden hosted thirty five Municipal Band members at their new home after a band concert. Guests toured the house then Max Lee and Bob Faulkner served ten gallons of ice cream with cake. The event showcased the Sordens hospitality and cordial reception.

Milo T. Sorden Municipal Band

Earliest Easter in 1818 Sparks Earlier March Date

In 1818 the Easter holiday occurred on March 22 marking the earliest possible date for Easter that year. The unusual timing drew attention to the calendar calculations and historical dating methods used to determine movable feasts.

Local Social Notes From Grandview and Surrounding Towns

Mrs. Grant Griffith visited with Mrs. Leo Gislain on Monday. Mrs. Jas Green is reported on the sick list. Elmer Raines and his wife visited Delbert Maxwell’s home Sunday evening. Wilma Troyer is employed at a Wellman hotel. Ambrose Long attended his sister in law Mrs. Longwell's wedding in North English Friday. Sam Creighton of Oakville and Mrs. O L Blake of Washington were guests at Delbert Maxwell’s home Sunday.

Grandview Grant Griffith Leo Gislain Jas. Green Elmer Raines Delbert Maxwell Ambrose ‘Longwell

Smoking and Drinking Watch Your Stomach Adla Tablets Ad

Classified ad promotes Adla Tablets for indigestion heartburn and acid stomach with a money back guarantee sold at your drug store and warns about smoking and drinking effects on the stomach.

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