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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1940

Page

3

Mildred Gross and Bernard Berger Wed in Muscatine Ceremony

Mildred Gross and Bernard Berger were wed in a single ring ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church Muscatine officiated by Rev E E Bayer. The couple, both Iowa Wesleyan graduates, will reside at 1290 West Main Urbana Illinois.

W. R. Gross Mildred Bernard Berger J. Efuska Flint Mich Trinity Episcopal Shure Muscatine EE. B.ayer Berger Iowa Wesleyan Cdge Mount Pleasant Delta Theta Fraternity Rs. Berger Ipha Xi Delta Berg Argyle Iowa Department of Entomol University of Illinos West Main Urbana

Florence Laffer to Wed August 31 to Henry Ottesen

Florence Laffer and Henry Ottesen plan a August 31 wedding in Davenport. The bride is the daughter of Glenn and Mrs. Laffer of Fort Dodge and a Drake University graduate who taught in Adel. The groom, son of Realff and Mrs. Ottesen, is a University of Iowa College of Law graduate practicing in Davenport. The couple will reside in Davenport.

Florence Laffer Henry Ottesen Glenn L. Laffer Davenrt Unirsity of Iowa College of Law

Diane Miick Celebrates Fifth Birthday At Home

Diane Miick daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Miick celebrated her fifth birthday today with a small party at home. She welcomed guests Dorothy Euwer Marjorie Euwer Jimmy Sherman Billy Sherman Beverly Brown and Milwaukee visitor Jack Fullmar a houseguest at the Muck residence. Light refreshments were served.

Diane Miick Lester Miick Dorothy Marjorie Euwer Jimmy Billy Sherman Beverly Brown Jack Fullmar Milwaukee Wis Diane Mick Lester Mick

Headliners 4-H Club Meets at Sigafoose Home

Ten members and leader Mrs. Golia Miller met at Jean Sigafoose home last evening for a Headliners 4-H gathering. President Carol Brewer led as roll call cited personal health habit improvement. Minutes read, club fair entries planned, Beulah Stewart Carol Brewer and Mable Finney selected for special feature booth work. Talks given on Care of Hands and Nails Deodorants and Blouse Trimming by Beatrice Replogle Jean Sigafoose and Mable Finney. Refreshments provided by the hostess and her mother.

Golia Miller Jean Sigafoose Carol Brewer Beulah Stewart Mable Finney Beatrice Replogle W. H. Sigafoose

Mary Pauls to Wed Ralph Goslar in July

Mary Pauls daughter of Mrs Blanche White Pauls of Des Moines and Ralph Goslar of Ute Iowa set July 28 as their wedding date. The couple will reside in Ute where Miss Pauls taught school.

Mary Pauls Blanche White Pauls Des Moines Washington Ralph Goslar Ute Iowa Miss Pauls

Merry Maids Host Tin Can Supper in Sunset Park

The Merry Maid club held a tin can supper in Sunset Park last evening with ten members and five guests. After the meal most attendees went to the roller skating rink. Guests included Alberta Godfrey, Mrs. Wayne Kendrick, Connie Moriarty, Mista and Barbara Musil. The next regular meeting is planned for Tuesday evening July 30 at Mary Alice Moriarty’s home.

Merry Maid Club Sunset Park Alberta Godfrey Wayne Kendrick Connie Moriarty Mista Barbara Musil Mary Alice Moriarty

W H M S to Meet Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Hugh Hall hosts the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society at 1020 South Iowa Avenue Friday afternoon. The gathering opens at 2 34 pm with Mrs. Ira Rathmel leading the program.

Hugh Hall Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society South Iowa Avenue Ira Rathmel Friendship Club Alvin Shaw

Social Calendar Notices for Upcoming Week

Notices list events for U P Woman's Missionary Society Ladies golf Grace Hill Just Us club Columbus Junction Baptist meet Travel to Leighton Park Shrine picnic Ottumwa with times 7 30 p m 9 30 a m 2 30 p m 1 p m dinner at 1 bring table service and picnic items Call for reservations and attendance by Tuesday or Friday if planning to attend.

U.P. Woman's Missionary Society Harriett Coulter Country Club Helen Thompson Grace Hill Church Dewey Conrad Columbus Rural Woman's Club Bart Gregory Damascus Shrine Southern Iowa Shrine Leighton Park Ottumwa

Brighton Board Selects Teacher for Commercial Instruc

Miss Mary Wood of Indianola has been elected commercial instructor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Alice Rossing. A Brighton Silver Tea raised about $9 for the Red Cross. Local 4H clubs met with needle book projects and notable members including Mrs. Verna Stacy and Mrs. Nellie Hagans attended. People out for birthdays, travels, and visits populate a bustling Brighton community notice.

Brighton Mary Wood Indianola Alics Rossing Legion Auxiliary L. A. Horton Red Cross Mildred Audrey Helmick Verna Stacy Nellie Hagans Joe Frain Verle, Jr Leta Canada

Entertain at Buffett Luncheon and Club Meetings

Mrs. Ross Levert and daughter hosted a six thirty buffet luncheon with a large group including Mrs. John DeFreese and others. Co hosts Mrs. Ed Henn and Mrs. A. L. Braden hosted a two course luncheon at the Henn home. The Elite club met with officers elected and refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. Mattie Shaw of Grand Junction and other local residents.

A. L. Braden Henn Marcia Louise Margaret Henn Dianne Rayner Ross Rayner Dianne Lone Tree W. 5. McIntosh L. W. du E. A. Wehrle Willis Fash James Aggson Charles Livezey Dewey Hoefert Ageson

Shower in honor of Mrs Ferrier held at Crawfordsville

Violet Fletcher hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Dale Ferrier of Moline Ill with guests from nearby areas. Out of town visitors included Mrs Clarence Fletcher and Dessie Ferrier of Moline. The event featured guessing contests and a pot of gold gift wall.

Crawfordsville Violet Fletcher Millson Circle Dale Ferrier Moline Ill Betty Schlatter Clarence Fletcher Dessie Ferrier

Summer Salad Accompaniments and Toast Ideas

Bread sticks and Melba toast pair with salads for taste and texture contrast. Thinly sliced cheese spread rolls make dainty tidbits for fruit or vegetable salads. Butter brushed crusty rolls toasted hot complement tossed salads. Poppy seed sticks and toasted fingers add variety with fruit salads.

Mrs. Meisenbach Feted at Shower

Mrs. E A Meisenbach of Davenport formerly Mae Rita Ragan was honored at a Saturday evening shower hosted by Virginia Stutsman and Iown Jean Huber at the Stutsman home. Ten guests shared a social evening with homemade ice cream and cake and gifts for the guest of honor.

Mre

Miss Banford of Chicago to Wed Wayne Brown

Dorothy E. Banford of Chicago and Wayne C. Brown of Iowa City announce their approaching marriage. The ceremony is set for September 28 at Wellington Avenue Congregational Church in Chicago with a tea reception at the Banford home attended by family friends.

Miss Banford Chicago Wayne Brown Walter E. Banford Lake Shore Drive Dorothy E. Banford Wayne C. Brown Iowa City Charles Brown Washington Banford Nels B. Westermark Clyde Pratt Hilda Brown Mr Brown Wellington Avenue Congregational Church Drake Kappa Kappa Gamma Fort University Mr. Brown Washington High School University of Iowa Western Auto Supply

Birthday Announcements Highlight Prairie Area Residents

Forrest Dean Christner turns six in Pleasant Ridge as families share celebrations. Ainsworth's George A Canott and Mrs. Don Paul join others including H J Schoonover, Harve Busby, Katherine Doran turning nine, and Charles Kallous whose eleventh anniversary is noted. Oscar Steele, Barbara Dawson, William Lear, Donna Owens, Maynard Mineart, Diane Mick mark birthdays or anniversaries.

George A. Canott Ainsworth Don Paul H. J. Schoonover Harve Busby

Prayer meeting at Mrs. McCall home

Presbyterian cottage prayer gathering set for Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Harry McCall 813 South Second Avenue 13512

Presbyterian Cottage Harry McCall South Second Avenue

Welcome Home Little Joe Pri ncipality Poem

Poem written by Mrs. W. D. Booth after the death of her grandson Joe Miles Booth. The piece describes the principality of Lichtenstein by the Rhine and extols a heavenly welcome extended to the child as part of a memorial verse.

Lichtenstein Rhine Orea Little Joe W. D. Booth Joe Miles Booth

Summer Complaints Hint at Appendicitis Risk in Children

Iowa health officials warn that seemingly mild summer complaints in children can hide appendicitis. They caution against home treatments like castor oil or laxatives and note July August see higher appendicitis deaths. In Iowa last year 73 children under 15 died from appendicitis and overall deaths rose to 319 from 299 the prior year.

Iowa State Department of Health Iowa

Learn at Funeral Husband Lived Nearby

Sabula article reports Mrs. John High and two sons learned that John High, missing since unknown date, had been living within 15 miles of their Mount Carroll home. They found him minutes before funeral services were to begin, ending a nationwide search.

Sabula John High United States

Health department warns atypical appendicitis signs in children

The health department notes appendicitis in children may not present typical symptoms. Abdominal pain can occur without right side localization, fever may be mild, and intestinal disturbances may be absent or severe, underscoring the need for careful evaluation.

Health Department

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