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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1942

Page

3

Elizabeth Erdice and Richard McIntosh Wed in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs W E Erdice announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth of Washington to Richard McIntosh of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs C H E McIntosh The ceremony was held at the McIntosh home with Dr Eric L Clitheroe officiating The couple will reside at 319 East Washington street Elizabeth works for the American Pearl Button company and Richard is a teller at Washington State Bank The pair were attended by Ruth Erdice and Robert McIntosh.

W. E. Erdice Keota Elizabeth Washington Richard McIntosh C. HE. McIntosh Cedar Rapids McIntosh Eric L. Clitheroe Coe College Ruth Erdice Robert Betty Bishop Moravia American Pearl Button Company Washington State Bank East Washington Street

Social calendar items for Legion Auxiliary and clubs

Notice lists upcoming meetings and events for American Legion Auxiliary, Heights Thursday club, Rebekah clubs, I O C F chapter, Kolah club, Lexington Ladies Aid, W R C, GA R and other groups. Activities include installations, reports, picnics, dinners, and guest days at church and club halls.

Honor C Crossetts At Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Cassius Crossett of Wellman were guests of honor at a Sunset park family picnic dinner Sunday celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary. About 20 relatives attended bringing a filled basket as gifts included chenille bedspread dishes money and cards and after dinner hours were spent visiting.

Cassius Crossett Wellman Sunset Park Crossetts Joe Crossett Charlie Thrapp Merle Thrapp Larry Dean J. A. Walker West Chester Delbert Hill Leonard Columbus Junction George Struble Iowa City Harold Crosestt Hannah Belle Carl Hering Marguerite

Past Noble Grand Circle Holds July Meeting

Fourteen members gathered for a July meeting with Mrs. Myrtle Morgan. After a brief business session the group socialized. Hostess duties and refreshments were assisted by Mrs Fred Bourgeois. The August gathering will be hosted by Mrs Effie Murdock.

Noble Grand Circle Myrtle Morgan Fred Bourgeois Effie Murdock

Birthday Celebrations and Anniversary Noted in Local Names

Mrs Walter Harvey and Mrs B J Holmes share birthday today along with Harold Rath and Stanley Foster. Mrs Herman Luers of West Chester and Mrs Chris Mineart of East Pleasant Plain also celebrate. Mr and Mrs Vincent of Keota mark their wedding anniversary. married in 1914. Dan Moriarty and L Embree with Jimmy McBurney celebrate. Mrs Nettie Statler of Keota turns 77 today as a Three Quarter Century Club member born in 1865 in Washington county. Garden cleanup urged to burn waste to stop pests and disease spread.

Herman Luers West Chester Chris Mineart East Pleasant Plain R. &. Vincent Keota Mrs. Vincent Nettie Statler Statler Three Quarter Century Club Washington County

Ann Judson Circle Holds Picnic Supper at Sunset Park

The Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church enjoyed a picnic supper at Sunset Park last evening for their July meeting. Mrs. Beulah Brock served on the social committee. Nine members and two guests attended. The business meeting was conducted in the president's absence by Mrs. Mae McClure.

Ann Judson the Baptist Church Sunset Park Beulah Brock Mae McClure

Mrs George Jarrard Hosts Booster Club Meeting

Mrs George Jarrard hosted the Booster club yesterday afternoon with members including Mrs A J Robertson Charlotte Ann Jackson Martha Whittaker and Mrs John Shebeck Thirteen members answered roll call and shared thoughts on It would be a vacation to Me President Mrs Martin Whitaker led the meeting A social hour followed with talks on My Best Vacation Two course refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers The next meeting is scheduled for July 28 with Mrs Bert Dill.

George Jarrard Booster Club A. J. Robertson Charlotte Ann Jackson Martha Whittaker John Shebeck Martin Whittaker Doyle Jarrard Shebeck Charlotte Ann Martha Bert Dill

New Member Added to Club Membership Roll

The evening featured the addition of Mrs. Rudie Schmidt to the club membership. The rest of the event involved social visits among attendees.

Rudie Schmidt

Blosser Family Hosts Dinner for 25th Birthday

Mr and Mrs A D Blosser entertained relatives at a turkey dinner Sunday in Wayland to celebrate their son Dennis birthday. Guests included Virgil Blosser Leon and Carolyn Washington Minnie Sutton Joseph Ruth Alvin Boshart and family Daniel Orendorf and granddaughters Evelyn Elaine and Marrianna Taylor of Superior Wisconsin.

Wayland A. D. Blosser Dennis Virgil Blosser Leon Carolyn Washington Minnie Sutton Joseph Ruth Alvin Boshart Daniel Orendorf Evelyn Elaine Marrianna Taylor Superior Wis

Color Tests Glass Containers With Polarized Light

The rainbow is used in distillery labs to test bottles. The polarscope transmits polarized light through the container and displays color on a mirror. Dominant yellow and green tints signal uneven stress. such bottles should be discarded.

W C T U Meeting Set at Rigenhagen Home

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of West Chester will meet Friday July 17 at two o'clock with Mrs Art Rigenhagen in the Rigenhagen home. The program centers on Christian Citizenship with a welcome to new members and a request to bring Penny-a-day boxes. All members and friends are invited.

F. Hall W.C.T.U West Chester Art Rigenhagen Woman's Home Companion Penney The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Rizenhagen

Regular Cleaning Cuts Repair Costs in Modern Homes

Frequent thorough cleansing lowers the expense of repair and replacement for household fixtures. Regular use of soap and water is the stitch in time that saves nine, reducing overall maintenance outlay.

Mrs. E. Sommer Is Honored at Party

In Crawfordsville on July 15 Margar et Schmitt and Violet Fletcher hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Everett Sommer formerly Phyllis Lantz a recent bride. Ten guests attended at the Schmitt home and games were played. Gifts were hidden around the house with notes inside hidden by balloon pops. Refreshments of V ice cream wafers and a cold beverage were served with a patriotic motif.

Crawfordsville Margaret Schmitt Violet Fletcher Everett Sommer Phyllis Lantz Schmitt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elizabeth Erdice Richard McIintosh Miss Erdice Denias American Legion Auxiliary Regular Meeting Legion Hall Thursday Heights Mayme Brock J. A. Hawthorne E. Main Country Club Rebekah Club and Families C.F. Hall Pythian Past Chief Association Urettice H. C. Hotle S. Second Ave Kolah Club I. D. Quinn Lexington Ladies Aid Society First Division Rebekah Lodge Honor C. Crossetts Walter Harvey Mrs. B. J. Holmes Harold Rath Stanley Foster Dan Moriarty L. Embree Jimmy McBurney United States U. S State of Iowa S. Turkington N. J. Lease K. A. Coates D. F. McNeill Bnaawladaa Haliaf Anu A. EB. Davis J. D. Hamil Kh. G. Davis J. K. Dunn K. H. Cherryholmes Rebekah Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Jessie Kistler Noble Grand Naomi Morrison Lillian Snyder Merle Sehabilion Myrtle Jennings Thelma Devore Stella Wilson Cornelia Hanft Bessie Lee Guardian Clara Schrier Ethel Gabriel Doris Snyder Maud Dwinell Neva Maxwell Charlotte Morrison Hazel Billings Letts Gertrude Griffin Eliason Laura Griffin Clifton Club Old Clifton Club H. M. Duncan John Schlichting Mae Kemp Ann Judson Circle Children’s Sun Suits Tike Jacquard Willep Paya RiocesMir Cowper Rigenhagen E. Sommer Efense Golden Dawn Fennevs Nefense
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