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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1942

Page

3

Farmerettes Hold Surprise Party for Vernita Tellin

The Fairview Farmerettes celebrated Vernita Tellin’s twelfth birthday and entrance into the 4 H Club with a Friday evening gathering at the Tellin home. Rosamond Sojka led, six members answered roll call, and talks on sanitation home economics and tools use were given by Betty and Hazel Sojka. Eldreen Sojka began a rural fire prevention series, Rosamond led a silverware cleaning demonstration, and the group recited the 4 H pledge. Wyatt Somrek of Chicago and family members attended along with Vernita’s mother Mrs Vince Tellin who hosted with Mrs Walter Sojka assisting.

Fairview Farmerettes Tellin Vernita Tellin Rosamond Sojka Betty Sojka Hazel Sojka Eldreen Sojka Wyatt Somrek Chicago Walter Sojka Nadiene Lu Ella Sojka

Kellogg Rhodebeck Couple Tie The Knot In Memphis Mo

Mr and Mrs Claud Rhodebeck announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to E Dale Kelloge of Morning Sun. The ceremony was held in Memphis Missouri and the Kelloges will reside on a farm near Morning Sun.

Claud Rhodebeck Helen E. Dale Kelloge Morning Sun Memphis

Mrs. Jean Anderson Honored at Shower in Wayland

In Wayland on July 13 a post nuptial shower honored brides Jean Louise Anderson. Hosts Ted Schantz and Fred Grant led a circle of friends at the Lester Tschantz home with games, visiting, and gifts displayed on a pink and white umbrella themed table.

Wayland Ted Schantz Fred Grant Lester Tschantz Jean Louise Anderson L. H. Wenger Cora Stierer Elmer Boshart Joe T Marlene Tschantz

Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting announced

The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting will gather at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday morning at 9 30.

Presbyterian Cottage Presbyterian Church

Marriage Revealed At Family Gathering In Grandparents’ Home

The marriage was revealed Sunday at a family gathering hosted at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolf, detailing the family celebration announcing the union.

Mrs Frank Wolf

Wy man and Crawfordsville couple wed at Swedesburg church

Phyllis Lantz daughter of Mr and Mrs Shannon Lantz of Wyman and Everett R Sommer son of Mr and Mrs Jake Sommer of Crawfordsville were married Friday evening at the Lantz home with Rev Albert C Tinberg officiating. A pink and white arch and hydrangea decor framed vows. Attendants included Ina Jean Lantz and Richard Lease. A wedding luncheon followed. The couple plans to farm west of Crawfordsville after a Chicago honeymoon trip.

Phyllis Lantz Shannon Lantz Wyman Everett R. Sommer Jake Sommer Crawfordsville Lantz Re. Albert C. Tinberg Swedesburg Carl Nordquist Tom Lantz Olds Albert C Tinberg Allen Doraine Oldt Frances Metzger June Hall Wilma Rees Dickey Joan Hamilton

Film for Protection Forms Elastic Nonporous Shield

A new anti rust preparation for machinery creates a tough elastic nonporous film that can be removed with gasoline or kerosene when the article is ready for use.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Women Groups and Club Notices

Ann Judson Circle hosts picnic supper at Sunset park Tuesday with rain plan at the church. New Haven Ladies Aid and Valley Ladies Aid hold afternoon meetings. Legion Auxiliary meets for officer installations and reports. W.C.T.U. and Kolah club on Thursday. Country Club family night dinner. Rebekah and Pythian groups plan picnics. Lexington Ladies Aid guest day noted.

Ann Judson New Haven Ladies Aid Society Helen Wolfe Ruth Trier American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Valley Ladies Aid Society Lillie Feltz Rosemary Club Ray Bell Country Club W. J. Shannon Rebekah Club and Families C.F. Hall Pythian Past Chief Association H.C. Hote S. Second Ave Kolah Club

Birthday Celebrations Mark Widely Noted Local Residents

Louie Schroeder of near Ainsworth and Billy Cox celebrate birthdays. Jack Ronald Moore reaches eight years. Joan Glasgow turns 15. Mrs Joe Lohberger, Mrs Will Schulty, Charlie McKay, Richard Minick, Mrs Gus Strum and Mrs Edgar Rotzinger share birthdays. Wilbur McClelland, Clinton Boshart and Mrs Walter Johnson also noted. Ralph Dougherty marks birthday anniversary.

Will Schulty Charlie McKay Richard Minick Gus Strum Edgar Rotzinger Sandy Hook Wilbur McClelland Wellston Walter Johnson

Porch party guide with recipes and notices

Curtailed tire use and gas rationing push families to host porch parties at home this summer. Includes simple recipes for brownies, baked bread, dates dessert, cookies, and tips for informal gatherings. Mentions birthday celebrations and local names such as Dale Schneobelen, Betty and Carroll Fisher, Kenneth and Laurel Kucera, and Mrs Lorence Marek.

Dale Schneobelen Betty and Carroll Fisher Kenneth and Laurel Kucera

S & C Club Meets With Mrs. F Kucera

Mrs. Fred Kucera hosted eight members of the S and C club and guests at her home southeast of Riverside on Thursday afternoon. Bunco winners were Mrs. Howard Fisher and Mrs. Earnest Bowman. The next meeting is set for July 23 with Mrs. Guy Gerot and guests included several listed attendees.

Fred Kucera S and C Club Riverside Bunco Howard Fisher Earnest Bowman Guy Gerot Will Krotz Evelyn Wilbur Walter Krotz Roberta Wieland Lafe Stout Maxine Leslie Bobby Nicola Viola Rotenburger Verle

Adrienne Wanerus and Stanley Smith Wed in Kahoka

Adrienne Wanerus and Stanley F. Smith unite in a five o'clock single ring ceremony at Kahoka Missouri. officiated by Rev J M Monroe at the Methodist church. The couple were unattended. The bride wore a beige bengaline two piece dressmaker suit with emerald green accessories. her bouquet featured talisman roses.

Phillip BE. Wanerus Adrienne Stanley F. Smith Moline, IL Washington Kahoka J. M. Monroe Methodist Church

Keokuk wedding dinner follows ceremony at Lake Shore Inn

After the ceremony guests included Mr and Mrs Haden Pumphreys of Prestoburg Kentucky Mr and Mrs Fernld Nolte of Algona Iowa Mr and Mrs Fred Norton of Mendota Illinois and Mrs Smith a Washington high school Paris academy beauty culture graduate The couple plan to live in Moline Illinois.

Lake Shore Inn Keokuk Haden Pumphreys Prestoburg Fernld Nolte Algona, Iowa Fred Norton Mendota, Oak

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Farmerettes Dale Kellogg Helen Rhodebeck Jean Anderson Gpurgeon ER. R. Sommer Peas Film For Alaska Thursday Heights Mayme Brock W.C.T.U J. A. Hawthorne E. Main I. D. Quinn Lexington Ladies Aid Society First Division Louie Schroeder Ainsworth Billy Cox Jack Ronald Moore Stanley Moore Joan Margaret Glasgow Mrs. Elwood Glasgow Joe Lohberger Clinton Boshart Clarence Boshart Ralph Dougherty Frank McKay Larry Keith Vera Hysell McAvoy Wthel Thompson Thompson Beauty Salon Adrienne Wanerus Stanley Smith Wart LE Gant Corselette Warner NYLON Warners Brassieres Legant and E. M. Bridges & Co
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