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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

3

WomenClub Hosts Golf Day At Country Club

Sixteen women played in the morning session of Women’s Golf Day at the country club, followed by a noon luncheon for twenty six. Mrs. R J Patterson won low bogey and Mrs. A R Ledger won high bogey in the afternoon. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Lester Orr for high score. Next Wednesday hosts day planned and July 27 invites Washington country club women to Fairfield. Call Helen Thompson at 346 to join. Meeting adjourns to two weeks with Mrs. Spessard.

R. J. Patterson A. R Ledger Bridge Wee Lester Orr Washington Country Club Fairfield Helen Thompson

Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed at Meeting

New officers were installed in the American Legion auxiliary at the Legion hall. Mrs. Belle Ries installed the officers with Mrs. Oscar Lane as installing Sergeant-at-arms. President Mrs. Fred Downing outlined committees including Americanism and national defense, child welfare, community service, education of war orphans, finance, junior activities, legislative, membership, publicity, and Centennial committees. A July 28 hospital party for World War II veterans at Mount Pleasant was planned, with volunteers invited.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Belle Ries Oscar Lane Paul Schakenberg Mount Pleasant Fred Downing George Rudiger S. W. Easter Hark and Mead Frank Kurtz Tom Downing Charles Ragan Preston Wolf Fidac Belle Rice M. KL. Brown Ted Crone Bobce Kurtz Harry Ramester A. E. Baldrige Preston Etter George Baker Leo Hoover R. J. Tanner Fred JL. Stewart Poppy Carl Voorhees Paul Snakenberg George, Irney J. W. McBurney Leland Carria Walter Conner Cyrus Birka Catherine Swift Downing M. & Brown Boiece Kurty

Kensington Club of Ainsworth Meeting Highlights

The Ainsworth Kensington club met at Mrs. J. A. Marsh home with fourteen members present to spend the afternoon and refreshments were served.

Ainsworth Kensington Club J. A. Marsh

Social Calendar for West Chester Area

Social calendar lists events this week including a Thursday country club potluck at 6 30 P M and a Pythian Past Chiefs gathering with Mrs Vic Crone. Friday features W H M S of West Chester M E church with Mrs Roy Bauer and Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society luncheon at 1 P M. Rebekah lodge meets at 8 p m. Sunday Damascus Shrine picnic at Means cottage on the Iowa river with rain plan to Sun Set Park. Monday Vigilant class potluck supper at Cozy Inn hosted by Mrs R C Ferguson.

Country Club Pythian Past Chiefs Association Vic Crone W.H.M.S West Chester M.E Roy Bauer Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Bethel Woman's Missionary Society Rebekah Lodge P.m C.F. Tall Woman's Prayer Group A. PA Damascus Shrine Iowa River Sunset Park C.E Presbyterian Church Cozy Inn R. C. Ferguson

Lulu Rose Orr and Albert Harrison Exchange Vows

Lulu Rose Orr of Ft. Dodge and Albert E. B. Harrison of Storm Lake exchanged marriage vows at the bride’s mother's home in Columbus Junction. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. Wherry Jamison with a singe ring service and reception meals followed. The couple will reside in Storm Lake after a long wedding breakfast and garden decor.

Ainsworth Christine Lorenz Sol Adolph Lorenz Bloomfield Neal A. Sands Kearny N. J A. E. Sands W. G. Robertson United Presbyterian Church Atlantic Evanston Sands Monmouth College Monmouth Jil Beta Kappa Fraternity Kearny High School North Arlington Columbus Junction Lulu Rose Orr Ft. Dodge Albert EB. Harrison Storn Columbus Junction High School Winfield and Marcus Cherokee County Webster County Ir. Harrison Parsons College Fairfield University of Iowa Phi Delta Kappa Storm Lake

Behind the Eight Ball Phrase Meaning Explained

The expression Behind the eight ball denotes being in a difficult position or jam. It derives from billiards where ball eight sits a disadvantageous spot. The phrase signals trouble or pressure in everyday use.

Mrs Faulkner Hosts IX Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Lola Faulkner hosted the IX bridge club last night with three tables in play. High score went to Mrs Howard P Miller, low to Mrs Jay Brewer, and travel prize to Mrs Harvey Meek. Guests included Mrs Paul Harvey Mrs Hd Sullivan Mrs J E Kunath and Mrs Wanda Bowden.

Lola Faulkner IX Bridge Club Howard P. Miller Jay Brewer Harvey Meek Paul Harvey Hd Sullivan J. E. Kunath Wanda Bowden Hogels Marjorie Faulkner Anna Waggoner

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