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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1935

Page

3

Oldaker Hammer Reunion Near Iowa City

A large Oldaker and Hammer family reunion was held at the Clifford Smith home near Iowa City last Sunday with plans to meet July 1936 at the Boyd Gosneil home in Frytown. Numerous attendees from Iowa and Arkansas gathered for dinner and socializing, listing many family members and their residences.

Oldaker Hammer Clifford Smith Iowa City Boyd Gosneil Frytown Mary Elizabeth Lily Mae Marine Luella Jean Betty Florine Velma Clifford Junior Maryanna Sue William Hartsock William Hartsock, Jr Glenn Kennard Richard Robert Edith Marlene Earl Kennard Jimmie Duane Chester Center A. A. Smith Oxford Vertie Kennard Frank Junior Donald Leslie Dean Margaret Helen Jean Crow Alice Goodrich Calbert Kaffering Dorthea Jean Doris Maxine Bruce Patterson Leona Sharon Center Springdale Iowa Ray Stagg Elsie Rae Ruth Keith Margret Marilyn Billy Kathlene Ward Matti Lou Ft. Dodge Alva Hartsock Gerald Leota Elmer Kalf- Man Ethel Ernest Delmar Wayne Stuttgart Ark Joe Powell Parnell George Scriven Rita Elaine Kalona T. W. Zellmer Walter Elmer H. Robush Clyde Kennard Isabelle Shirley Dene Wellman Ray Hammer Thelma and Dale Boyd Gosnell Beulah Charles Myrtle

Kolosck Reunion Set in Iowa City Park

Announcement notes a Kolosck family reunion planned for Sunday in an Iowa City park. The entry date listed is Ang. 4. 13013, with details to follow in local notices.

Kolos'ck Iowa City Park

Social Calendar Listing Of Church And Club Events

Notices include the E O W club gathering Mrs Milt Denison Prairie Flower Mission circle and Country club pot luck at 6 30 p m. Baptist Ladies social and missionary program at one o clock picnic on Howard Kerr lawn Rebekah meeting Presbyterian Women Missionary Society and West Chester W H M S events. Saturday W R C meeting and G A R hall activities.

E. O. W. Club Milt Denison Prairie Flower Mission Circle Frank Leeper Os Aide Co Diettas Baptist Ladies Social Howard Kerr Lawn Rebekah N. Sweldddiacee I. C. C. F. Hall Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society C. S. Williiams Cora Henderson West Chester M. FE A. W. McBlain G. A. R. Hall

Mrs. M. R. Meek Hosts Neon Luncheon For Friends

Mrs. M. R. Meek entertains with a neon luncheon today. Eight guests are seated at covers set for old girlhood friends. Out of town attendees include Mrs. Ida Sayles Gordon of Wayland and Mrs. Gladys Paisley of Wyman, promising ample reminiscences.

M. R. Meek Ida Sayles Gordon Wayland Gladys Paisley Wyman

Wellman W. C. T. U. Has Annual Picnic

The Wellman unit of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual family picnic and guest day at the city park on Tuesday. Special guests were the L. T. L. from the local charge, directed by Mrs. C. O. Brown. The program featured four youngsters, Marylin Brown, Vivian Ayers, Joan Noff.

High School Age Campfire Group Organized as Aokiva

A group of ten girls forming a high school Campfire unit named Aokiya plans weekly meetings after school. Officers elected include Frances Sartor as president Ramona Riey as vice president Carol Bauer as secretary and Virginia Rohrer as treasurer.

Aokiva Ruth Smith Walter Smith Campfire Guardian George Dowell Frances Sartor Ramona Riey Carol Bauer Virginia Rohrer Aokiya

Miss Mary Kerr Honored At Bridge Party On Vacation

Miss Blairlaw hosted a bridge party last evening honoring Miss Mary Kerr home on vacation from University Hospital where she works as a nurse. Two tables were in play with Miss Kerr receiving a guest prize and Miss Fiste Giessburner earning the high score prize. One course refreshments were served.

Blairlaw Mary Kerr University Hospital Miss Kerr Fiste Giessburner

County Convention Plans Set for Kalona This Month

A short business meeting led by President FD Miller followed a program with speeches from visiting ladies. The county convention is scheduled for Kalona later this month or early next month. An 80 year old resident, CC Cardner, offered words of support and a care for women nationwide through temperance work.

Just Us Club Disbands August Meetings After Luncheon

Eleven members and about a dozen guests enjoyed a pot luck luncheon at Mrs. Howard Kerr's home with lawn service and dessert from Mrs. Mamie Brock and Mrs. Kerr. Games followed and the group voted to suspend meetings through September due to August vacations. Guests included Mrs. Fritz Fields and daughter Nancy Ann, Mrs. Oren Wallace, Mrs. Maude Stewart, and several others.

Just Us Club Howard Kerr Mamie Brock Kerr Fritz Fields Nancy Ann Oren Wallace Maude Stewart W. D. Booth Dewey Conrad J. N. Chadwick Brindley Jennie Hennon Raymond Marjori

Legion Auxiliary Names Delegates to State Meeting

Delegates were elected for the department convention in Iowa City August 13 14 and 15 with plans for a children’s picnic August 21 by the American Legion Auxiliary at the regular meeting yesterday afternoon. Convention delegates include Mrs Maynard Brown president Miss Catherine Swift and Mrs George Birney. Alternates are Mrs Bell Rice Mrs W Easter and Mrs Frank Kurtz. The cradle roll and child welfare picnic will include members and children with a 2 30 p.m. meeting and picnic supper. Refreshments were served by Mrs Boice Kurta and Mrs George Birney.

Department Iowa City American Legion Auxiliary Maynard Brown Catherine Swift George Birney Bell. Rice W. Easter Frank Kurtz Boice Kurta

White Way Club Entertainment At Miss Pearl Smith Home

Miss Pearl Smith hosts the White Way club Tuesday afternoon July 16 with fifteen guests present. Mrs. Booth led the meeting and read a note from Mrs. Lee Craig thanking the club for a surprise box during illness. Prizes were won by Mrs. Edith Munro and Miss Olive Munro. A one course lunch was served. The next meeting is set for August 6 at Olive and Edith Munro’s home.

Floyd Crayne Vera Margaret Smith Phyllis Crayne Ervin Dillon Herman Shultz Ralph Palmer Emma Cherry Ervin Dillon Raymond Cherry Gail Wells Francis Booth Mary Elizabeth Wells Pauline Foriash Bonnie West Ruth Wells Jean Ann Cherry Gerald DeLong Gerry Cherry Olive Edith Munro

Nurses Picnic Held Last Night at Sunset Park

Twenty eight nurses posed for the annual picnic at Sunset Park hosted by the Washington County Hospital Nurses' Alumni Association. Guests included Miss Lucille Martin and her sister Miss Marie Martin from Chicago, and Jeanne Masson, daughter of Mrs. Victor Masson, with Howard Patton, son of Mrs. Luella Patton, attending.

Washington County Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association Sunset Park Lucille Martin Marie Martin Chicago Victor Masson Jeanne Luella Patton Howard

Auxiliary Plans Two August Events for VFW Auxiliary

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary mapped August activities at the regular meeting. A Wednesday Aug 21 business session and a Tuesday Aug 27 family picnic at Sunset Park were announced, with Mrs. Cleo Shockey presiding and a department report read in part.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary V. F. Vw Sunset Park Cleo Shockey

4 H Jacksonites Report Meals They Planned and Served

Nine members and a guest Patricia Smith met at Mrs Charles Palmer home for a 4 H club session. Maxine Jackson chaired the meeting as Helen Rhodebeck spoke on Memory Books and Maurine Trotman on an inspirational topic. Demonstration team includes Maxine Jackson and Helen Rhodebeck. Mrs Palmer offered washday tips and Helen Holden served refreshments.

Charles Palmer Patricia Smith Maxing Jackson Helen Rhodebeck Maurine Trotman Maxine Jackson

Bridge Club Dinner Last Night At North Side Cafe

A bridge club with monthly meetings entertained their husbands with dinner at the North Side cafe. Bridge followed at the Ward home with six tables. Ruth Gibson won the ladies high score, O F Boller the men high score, and T L Brookhart the traveling prize.

North Side Harry C. Ward J. BR. Wright Lawrence Wilson C. W. Stewart Ward Ruth Gibson O. F. Boller T. L. Brookhart

Mrs Georgia Williams and daughter shop in town

Mrs Georgia Williams and her daughter from Crawfordsville were seen shopping in town today, stopping at several storefronts and chatting with local clerks.

Georgia Williams and Crawfordsville

Iowa Extension Agent Leads Farm Bureau Women Meeting

State home demonstration agent leader from Iowa State College Extension Service in Ames will meet Farm Bureau women here tomorrow to plan a nutrition project starting in August. Mrs Gregg will be a guest tonight at Mrs John Speidel’s home, where Mr Gregg was her supervisor during Speidel’s extension work.

Iowa State College Extension Service Ames Farm Bureau Gregg John Speidel Speidel

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Wellman W. C. T. U Cascade Inn Lie del Monte Ivory Chripso Sigueter Benteco Lar Greens Hothouse Saca California Doz EAB Emaleco Sood Stores So. Utilities Co Georgia Legion Auxiliary White Way Club Bridge Club H.D.A Mary K. Gregg Frigidaire Rigidaire Southern Utilities Wei Montgomery Ward Washington, Iowa
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