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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

3

Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges Install Officers

Joint installation of Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges at the Miall last evening with Irvin Goodwin and Ellie Green in charge. About one hundred attended as officers for both lodges were named and committees formed for the coming term. Refreshments and dancing followed with music by Harold Brock, Floyd Fritz and Lloyd Arnold.

Rebekah Odd Fellow Miall Irvin Goodwin Ellie Green Wellman Lodge Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Vera Brobst Vicsgrand Ruth Gray Goldie Mayo Georgia Musil Mabel Patterson Helen McCreedy Inside Guardian Dorothy Marston Guardian Mary Jugenfielmer Effie Murdock Myrtle Morgan Emma Campbell Carrie Gray Mabel Baker Grace Stewart Odd Fellow Lodge Elwyn Gardner John McGill M. PD. Lee Roy Stewart Hugh Boyd Charles Murdock Glen Murphy Noble Floyd Murdock Wayne Marston Floyd Murphy William Wasson Wade Pence Merle Warner Lucy Knauss Flower and Sick Maude Schmoeller Maurine Mills Rebecca Shebeck Rachel Lone- Yall Doris Steele Nellie Stewart Tiorothy Marston Mabel Pitterson Helen MecCreedy Luri Staff Lacey Knauss Mate Tugenheimyer Bernice Lee Ernestine Murdock Florence Easter Hilma Larson Mable Chance Effie Box Leona Kos M. D. Lee Earl Nicola Margaret Jarrard Harold Brock Floyd Fritz Lloyd Arnold

Mrs. F. Leeper Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting

Mrs. Frank Leeper hosted the Merry Makers club at her home for an afternoon meeting. Four guests joined thirteen members, including Mrs. Ferne Leeper and Frances Turnipseed. The hostess served ice cream cake and iced tea. Gladys Mouser will host the next gathering.

Frank Leeper Merry Makers Club Ferne Leeper Dorothy Bear Frances Turnipseed Francesa Leeper Gladys Mouser

Fragmented social optimism remark on happiness and will

A fragmented note suggests people’s happiness mirrors their own decisions and mindset. The speaker asserts happiness depends on Seif minds to flinealn, a phrase that hints at personal choice shaping joy. The garbled text leaves the core idea intact: attitude governs happiness.

Social Calendar Highlights Centennial Events

The social calendar lists a Thursday dinner at the country club 6 30 p m at the clubhouse with Centennial costumes. Margaret Cowden circle meets at 7 30 p m at the Presbyterian church. U P Ladies Aid 2 30 p m at church with Centennial costumes. Unite of the Methodist Ladies Aid stages unit meetings at 2 30 p m with leaders Sisk Kennedy Palmer. Loyal Woman's class meets 2 p m at the Baptist church.

Country Club Margaret Cowden Presbyterian Church Noble Brand Circle Filorence Hout U.P. Ladies Aid Society Centennial Cosumes Friendship Club George Wallace Unite of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society G. EB. Sisk West Jefferson Street Charles Kennedy Charles Palmer Loyal Woman's Class

Fourteen to Forty Birthday Wishes Across Town

A list of local birthdays includes Roger Johnson aged fourteen near Wellman and Evelyn Bruegge with Haymond Moberly of East Highland marking their birthdays. Other celebrants are Mary Eloise Cupp ten, and several adults such as F L Mangold Tom Carson Mrs Howard Miller Mildred Mu Phheedt Alan Paylor Jim Shaila Munro Bontrager Everette Baker Mrs Marion Porter and Mildred Kupka. Jack Gibson of Kirksville Missouri also celebrates a birthday with his parents Ralph and?

F. L. Mangold Tom Carson Howard Miller Mildred Mu Phheedt Alan Paylor Jim Shaila Munro Bontrager Everette Baker Marion Porter Mildred Kupka

Luncheon At Country Club Draws 45 Women

A country club luncheon served yesterday for forty five women, the largest attendance at Wednesday summer gatherings. Mount Pleasant participants included Mrs Paul McCord and five others. prizes awarded for golf low scores, most sevens, and bridge high score, with several out of town guests listed.

Country Club Mount Pleasant Sigrs Paul McCord R. J. Patterson Washington Helen Thompson Ralph Gibson Paul McCoid Fugene McCoid Baron Crane Ernest Hayes Roy Swailes

Gracehill Ladies Aid Meeting Held

Gracehill Ladies Aid society held a community building meeting yesterday afternoon with eight members present. Mrs Ed Libe led devotions read a poem and gave last minutes while roll call featured summertime recipes. Mrs John Williams presided in the president's absence and plans for an ice cream social were discussed with another meeting set in two weeks.

Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Ed Libe John Williams H. A. Eneel

Ed Graveon Joins Pro gram Committee For Next Meeting

Ed Graveon will be on the program committee for the next meeting, contributing to agenda planning and speaker selection. The update indicates continued involvement in the event's organization.

Ed Graveon

Mrs Waldschmidt Hosts Y Club Meeting North Riverside

Riverside notes detail Mrs Lewis Waldschmidt hosting Y club guests from Lone Tree and Iowa City, with out of town attendees. Lunch served after a daily social gathering, and Mrs Herman Koenig to entertain on July 27 ahead of Kelona Riverside Oddfellow Rebekah joint installation. The Old Quilt from 45 years ago was discussed by Riverside Methodist Ladies Aid after a noon potluck.

Riverside Lewis Waldschmidt Y” Club Jaront Waldschmidt Lonetree Snd Paul Gilroy Geraldine Waldschmidt Lowa City Herman Koenig Fostall Kelona-Riverside Oddfellow and Rebekah Kalona Lodge Omer Green Irvin Goodwin Wellman Ladies’ Aid Society Riverside Methodist Church Society Linne Clements St. Paul Minnesota Garret Davis Cedar Rapids Davis

Bride Complimented at Supper Shower in Sheetz Home

Eight and eight guests attended a supper and variety shower for Mrs. Donald Stomenue Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sheetz. The gathering featured visiting croquet and a blue white window seat display of gifts for the bridal couple. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Westen and Mr. and Mrs. Ev-

Fighty Donald Stomenue Marion Sheetz Martin Westen

Beat the Heat With a One Plate Meal and Iced Coffee

A guide to serving a one plate meal with iced coffee. Describes making double or single strength coffee, serving in tall glasses with ice, or freezing coffee into cubes, and combining with chicken shortcake, green peas, currant jelly, and cream sauce. Recommends high grade coffee and simple biscuit prep. Includes variations with cubed ham.

list of Westen Zieglowsky and related families headlined

A fragmented social notice lists numerous heads of families and spouses including Westen Zieglowsky Graber Freyenberger Simmering McKeown Burger Lunning Rabenold Dea Adane Miller Simmering and Wayne Cline with Martha Zieglowey, outlining household lines and kin.

Ed Simmering Stanley McKeown Fred Burger Henry Lunning Manford Rabenold Will Dea John Adane Ray Miller John Simmering Wayne Cline Martha Ziegloweky

Harmony club ice cream social hosts fourteen families

Fourteen families attended the Harmony club ice cream social last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Wheelan. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will McConnell Mr and Mrs Ee Mayhew Mrs Boyd White and baby Shite Peter con and Bobby Logan Mr and Mrs Henry Brenneman and Mr and Mrs Don McLaughlin who assisted in serving. The evening was spent socially.

Harmony Club John Wheelan Will McConnell Ee Mayhew Boyd White Baby Shite Petercon Bobby Logan Henry Brenneman Don McLaughlin Wheelan

Missionary Society Meeting Held by Associate Presbyterian Woman's Society

Mrs George Viesson led devotions as members gathered on a hot evening. Health conditions kept the group from usual work but a program featured Mary Elizabeth Atchison speaking on The Place of Christian Education in India. Masson hosted the gathering for the society’s members.

George . Masson Associate Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Mary Elizabeth Atchison India George Viesson

Just Us Club Holds Meeting at Columbus Junction

Just Us club members were entertained in the home of Mrs. Dewey Conrad at Columbus Junction yesterday afternoon. Ten members were present. The afternoon was spent visiting, after which the hostess served refreshments. Mrs. Arthur Yard. Mrs. John Dodd and Mrs.

Us Club Dewey Conrad Columbus Junction Arthur Yard John Dodd

Rosemary Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon at Dell Walker Home

Rosemary club members played bridge at three trebles yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dell Walker. Mrs. Glenn Thompson won the high score prize and Mrs. P F Whisler received the travel prize. Mrs. Walker's daughters assisted with refreshments. Next meeting on Tuesday July 25 will be in the evening with Mr and Mrs Dale Jones.

Rosemary Club Dell Walker Glenn Thompson P. F. Whisler

Birthday Honoree Rilla Warren Feted At Family Dinner

A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the Norbert TeBockhorst home in honor of Rilla Warren sister of Mrs. TeBockhorst. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Warren and daughter Rilla Mr. and Mrs. George Howard of Keosauqua Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Warren and children Mildred Ralph Evelyn of Muscatine Marie Shirley Eva Blattner and Bobby Lee Warren of Washington.

Norbert TeBockhorst Rilla Warren TeBockhorst Sam Warren Rilla George Howerd Keosauqua Wilbur Warren Mildred Ralph Evelyn Muscatine Marie Shirley Eva Blattner Bobby Lee Warren Washington

Elizabeth Browne Hosts Past Wor Advisors Meeting

Elizabeth Browne attended a Past Worthy Advisors club gathering last evening. A buffet supper was served in the home and business matters were discussed after the meal. New record books were signed by Bunice Waymack. Attendees included Harriett Squire, Helen Kos, Keen Godfrey, Doris Wilson, Marguerite Hardy, Virginia Ley, Martha Mace, and Elizabeth Browne.

Elizabeth Browne Wor Advisors Club Bunice Waymack Harriett Ed Squire Helen Kos Keen Godfrey Doris el Naomi Wilson Elizabeth Bi Marguerite Hardy Virginia Ley Martha Mace

Washington County Breeders to Hold Sunset Potluck Supper

Washington County Breeders association schedules a potluck supper in Sunset on Thursday evening July 13 at 7 oclock. All members urged to attend. H W Ramseyer, secretary treasurer, 12613.

Washington County Breeders Association H. W. Ramseyer

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