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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1942

Page

3

Mrs. Gray Hosts July Missionary Society Meeting

Eighteen members of the Woman's Missionary Society at United Presbyterian Church gathered with three guests Mrs. William Stewart of Hanford California Mrs. William Sloat of Wichita Kansas and Virginia McCall of West Chester for an evening of devotions readings and discussion Alice Harvey led devotions on Lights in Homes of Israel Exodus 10 23 and readings from John and Peter The topic Maintaing the Glow in the United States featured Mrs. John Stewart on city streets hills and valleys and Nelle Tripp on learning halls Dr Ross led a brief business session and Mrs Kerr closed with prayer including two vocal solos by Mrs Stewart accompanied by Mrs Sloat The meeting ended with a prayer and dismissal

Woman's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church William Stewart Hlanford Calif William Sloat Wichita Kan Virginia McCall West Chester Mabel Gray The Missionary Society Alice Harvey Israel Harvey Elissionary Magazine United States John Stewart Stewart Ezel Nelle Tripp Gray Dr. Ross George Kerr

Doud Honored At Riverside Legion Supper

Riverside July 28 At the regular American Legion meeting a chicken supper honored Adjutant Hubert H. Doud who will soon leave Riverside for California. Doud has served as adjutant for years and was thanked by about 20 members who elected Sherman Fox as commander LeRoy Hardy as vice commander Joseph P. Quinn as adjutant Howard Bushek as historian all reelected except Quinn who succeeds Doud. Entertain At Bridge A Riverside group attended a bridge party hosted by Mrs William H Cress in Iowa City three tables played Norval Flynn won high score and Mrs C J Karel the consolation prize. Karel and others from Riverside attended with guests from Iowa City including Mrs Hazel Blythe and Mrs Vincent Clear.

Riverside American Legion Hubert H. Doud California Sherman Fox LeRoy Hardy Joseph P. Quinn Howard Bushek William H. Cress Iowa City Norval Flynn C. J. Kerel Tyan MccCreedy Illinois Harold Cress Anna Griffin R. H. Heitzman Geral Cress C. J. Karel C. VY. Dautremon Ivan McCreedy Fred Kron Hazel Blythe Vincent Clear

S and C Club Meets With Mrs Guy Gerot

Seven members of the S and C club and nine visitors were guests Thursday afternoon of Mrs. Guy Gerot near Riverside. The afternoon was spent visiting and with guessing games.

S and C Club Guy Gerot Riverside Robert Nicola

Mrs Dill Hosts Wooster Booster Club Meeting

Mrs Bert Dill hosted twelve members of the Wooster club and guests from Riverside and nearby households. Mrs Frances Hanna county nurse spoke on child welfare and dental hygiene slides. A two course luncheon followed with prizes awarded to Mrs Edward Kucera and Mrs Leonard Marie.

Bert Dill the Wooster Club Minnie Holze Riverside Arthur Durst Ralph Orr Jeannette Woodburn Martin Whittaker Mia Catllie Woodburn Lloyd Walker Frances Hanna Mia. Everett Smith Durst Orr Martha Whittaker Leonard Marie

Neighbors Meet For Coffee Hour At Scranton Home

Mrs. Mary Scranton hosted a morning coffee hour for neighbors in the 700 block of East Second Street Scranton. The event welcomed 89 year old Mrs. William Galloway and attendees included Mrs. Isador Houseal Mrs. Anna Mayo Mae Pearson Mrs. Victor Crone Mrs. William Hotle and Mrs. Keith Sweet.

Mary Scranton East Second Street William Galloway Isador Houseal Anna Mayo Mae Pearson Victor Crone William Hotle Keith Sweet

Social Calendar Event for Women's Relief Corps

Saturday event at 2 30 PM at the G A R hall features the Women's Relief corps activity in a local social calendar item.

Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall

Entertains Group At Luncheon Bridge

Mrs. Frank B. Miller hosted a bridge club and guests after a 1 PM lunch with four tables of contract. Mrs. Robert Templeman won high score. Out of town attendees were Harriet Dougherty Horton Roma Clemans Ellen Morrison and Mrs. Templeman.

Robert Templeman Harriet Dougherty Horton Pasadena Calif Templeman Bethany Roma Clemans el Monte Ellen Morrison St. Joseph Theodore Bailey Clemans Temple

Birthday Anniversaries Highlight Local Residents

Many local residents celebrate birthdays today including Mrs. Joe Conrad of Crawfords ville and Mrs. R. F. Hamil. Also marking the day are Kathryn Latta Mary Weber Mrs. T. R. Phillips Norma Mae Payne Lawrence Fountain Billy Joe Podaris and Patricia Flynn.

Joe Conrad Crawfordsville R. F. Hamil Kathryn Latta Mary Weber Norma Mae Payne Kermit Payne Lawrence Fountain of Ainsworth Billy Joe Podaris Patricia Flynn Leonard Flynn

Great Man's Lady at State Theatre Opens Thursday

Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea headline the three day engagement of The Great Man's Lady at the State Theatre. The romance follows a Philadelphia woman who backs her western dream with grit as she helps her husband strike it rich through gold and silver.

State Theatre Barbara Stanwyck Joel Mec- Crea Brian Donlevy Delphia Joel McCrea McCrea Barbara Donlevy

Largest island Australia also the smallest continent

The description notes that Australia is the largest island on Earth while also being the smallest continent. This juxtaposition highlights its vast landmass within a continental framework.

Australia

Davison Family Reunion Set for Sunday at Sunset Park

The Davison annual family reunion will be held Sunday at Sunset Park. A picnic dinner will be served at noon. 1393

Davison Sunset Park

Farewell Courtesy Honors Mrs Mast at Winga's Cafe

Mrs. Mast was guest of honor at a farewell courtesy hosted by Mrs. IMarold Johnson and Mrs. Raymond Day ton in the private dining room of Winga's cafe. A three course dinner followed by contract bridge at four tables awarded prizes to Mrs. T. R. Philips and Clarice Meek. Mrs. Mast will move to Sioux Falls where Lieutenant Mast is stationed.

T. M. Mast Imarold Johnson Raymond Dayton Winga’s Cafe T. R. Philips Clarice Meek Sioux Fells

Local Classifieds Include Several Mrs Names

Read list of names: Mrs. William Galloway, Mrs. R. EK. Williams, Mrs. Nola Faulkner, Mrs. F. C. Surface and Mrs. Vina Manussier.

William Galloway R. EK. Williams Nola Faulkner F. C. Surface Vina Manussier

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Mrs. Gray H. E. Doud Legion Supper Doud Quinn Doud. Entertain Bridge S & C Club Rothschild’s Prige Gage A. W.V.S. War Savings American Women’s Volunteer Service War Savings New York City Marcella Mae Patrick Rosemary Collins Ruby Stevens Mrs. Dill L’o Booster Club Edward Kucera Betty Gerot Margie Wieland Lafe Stout Leslie Bobby Maxine Nicola Kenneth Laurel Kucera Scranton Country Club Frank B. Miller Helen Stewart Miss Clemans Mrs. T. R. Phillips America Phila Chicago Famous Circle Lenweve J. C. Penney O., Inc Penney’s Wes Gabardine Galottes Rayon Priscilla Cretonnes Mer’s Oxford Mrs. Mast Syracuse Wesipha the Jeweler MMS Copompany
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