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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1936

Page

3

Luncheon Honors August Brides Miss Hull and Miss McCleery

Two hostesses Mrs Theodore J Bailey and Mrs Henry Rerdo gave a three course luncheon yesterday at Mrs Bailey s home 615 West Monroe Street for seventeen guests. Blue and silver decor set the mood as four contract bridge tables were arranged with Mrs Shirley Clark winning the high prize. Gifts were given to the two guests of honor Catherine Jane Hull and Carolyn M McCleery.

Mises Catherine Jane Hull Carolyn M McCleery Theodore J. Bailey Henry Rerdo Hain Bailey West Monroe Street Shirley Clark

Pilotburg Ladies Plan Pot Luck Dinner August 6

The Pilotburg Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Clyde Kennard all day Thursday August 6. Mrs Roy Turnipseed is assistant hostess. Attendees should bring a dish and own table service. there may be work to do or a bring your own arrangement.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Clyde Kennard Roy Turnipseed

Beaty Henderson Annual Reunion Set for August 2

The Beaty Henderson annual reunion will be held Sunday August 2 at Sunset Park. This notice invites former members to gather at the park for a community reunion event.

Sunshine Club and Families Picnic at Zeck Home

Sunshine Community elite members and families held an all day picnic yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Zeck north of town. About seventy five attended with a lawn dinner and an afternoon program including tap dancing by Virginia Wiley and Julia Zeck, group singing, piano selections, and bridge at one table. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James K. Zeck and Doris, Milo, and Julia Zeck.

Sunshine Community George Zeck Zeck Virginia Wiley Julia Zeck James K. Zeck Doris Milo

Announcements for August reunions and gatherings

The Wagner Gowey reunion and picnic occur August 2 in Brighton park with a program. The Kolosiek descendants meet at Sunset Park for a basket dinner at noon on Sunday August 2. Pythian Sisters receipt: Kate M Davis in Des Moines with informal reception Saturday August 1 at 2 30 PM. By order of M E C.

Wagner-Gowey Brighton Park John and Mary Marek) Kolosiek Sunset Park Pythian Sisters Kate M. Davis Des Moines

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

Social calendar lists Thursday ice cream social at the Country club dinner at 6 30 p m with Mrs Wayne Gideon and Mrs A E Baldrige as chairmen. Friday includes church events and plans led by Mrs George Brinton and Mrs Harry Montgomery. Saturday features a W R C meeting at 2 60 p m in the G A R hall. Tuesday’s Friendly Social club meeting is postponed to August 11.

Friendship Club Wayne Gideon Ciurnouse A. E. Baldrige W. H.M M. E. Ehurch

Birthday Celebrants Spur Local Birthday Wishes

Mrs. John Winga marks a birthday today along with Mrs. Frank Gobble Hannah Luithly and Leo Mengold. Gloria Rae Temple of Anaheim California daughter of Dr and Mrs RD Temple and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Grayson celebrates her birthday today. Waldo Van Winkle from Merrimac and Hazel Stricker of Wellman also observe birthdays today.

Mrs. Frank Gobble Hannah Luithly Leo Mengold Gloria Rae Temple R. D. Temple Anaheim Calif Ed Grayson Waldo van Winkle Merrimac Community Hazel Stricker Wellman

Crawford-Ralston reunion at Sunset Park August 2

Sunset Park hosts the Crawford Ralston reunion on August 2 inviting all relatives. Presbyterian choir rehearsal scheduled Friday night at 7 15.

Breakfast hosts at Country Club sparked by golf outing

Eighteen women attended a breakfast at the Country Club with hostesses listed as Mrs. K. FE. Stutsman Mrs. G. S. Kerr Mrs. O. F. Boller Mrs. Dan Brinley Mrs. R. S. Warfel Mrs. C. E. Negus Mrs. Ed Sullivan and Miss Mary Annabel Westphal. Afterward Miss Ruth Boller and Marjorie Pratt won prizes for low on the second hole and overall low score in golf.

K. FE. Stutsman G. S. Kerr O. F. Boller Dan Brinaley R.S. Warfel C. E. Negus Ed Sullivan Mary Annabel Westphal Ruth Boller Marjorie Pratt Miss Boller Miss Pratt

Hard Time Dress Worn at Meeting of Rosemary Club

Bridge was played at five tables at Rosemary club meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs John Cherry. High scores were won by Mrs Del Walker and Lloyd Foster. Members arrived in hard time costumes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Wagoner Mr and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck and daughters Mary Jane Norma Jean and Helen. The Rhodebeck girls and Mrs Rhodebeck helped serve a one course luncheon at the close.

Rosemary Club John Cherry del Walker Lloyd Foster Ralph Wagoner Claude Rhodebeck Mary Jane Norma Jean Helen TheRhodebeck Rhodebeck

Appendectomy Patients In Noble And Mt Pleasant

Miss Florence Graber underwent an appendectomy at Mt Pleasant hospital and is listed as recovering well after surgery. Mrs Welty also underwent an appendectomy at Mt Pleasant and is reported to be progressing nicely. The Frey family hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wittmer, Mr. and Mrs. Jones and two Wayland sons, plus Mr. and Mrs. Dave Richard.

J. A. Frey Noble Florence Graber Welty Mt Pleasant F. Freys Joe Wittmer Jones Wayland Dave Richard Wilma Roger Hannah Graber Florence Mt. Pleasant Hospital Paul Widmer Peter Graber Jr Leonard Graber Grover Hill Ohio Henry Feldman Burlington Merements O. F. Frey Joseph Must

Lew Wagenknecht Thresheth Timothy for Harold Pearson

AENIA July 30 farm report notes Lew Wagenknecht threshing Timothy for Harold Pearson. Grasshoppers are fighting back against bran bait with limited success as pastures dry except alfalfa. Residents await rain while neighbors visit, travel, and return from Illinois, Texas, and Idaho with local potpourri of farm life and social updates.

R. L Page AENIA Timothy Lew Wagenknecht Harold Pearson Farm Bureau Service Carol Stephens Chicago John Elliott Patty Elliott Earl Edmondson Tlllinois Maud Edmondson

Ice Cream Party Brings VFW Auxiliary Joy at Sunset Park

About sixty VFW Post and Auxiliary members and their families enjoyed home made ice cream and snacks at Sunset Park on a cool moonlit evening. Junior Watson fell into the wading pool but recovered quickly. Mrs. Sade McAvoy’s birthday was noted with well wishes. A joint August picnic in Sunset Park is planned for nearby posts and auxiliaries with details to follow. Guests included Mrs. J B Rabenold and Miss Ethel Atkinson. The event was organized by Mrs. Dale Atkinson and Mrs. Emil Finke. A. Neiswanger at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines reported he is improving and would welcome letters.

V. F W Sunset Park Littl Junior Watson South End Junior Sade. McAvoy Bunset Park V. F. W. Post J. B. Rabenold Auxi Liary Juanita Mathers Ethel Atkinson Dale Atkinson Hilton Rabenold Mathers Emil Finke A. Neiswanger Veterans Hospital Des Moines

Seventh Day Adventists Plan Largest Cedar Falls Conference

Cedar Falls will host the Seventh Day Adventists annual state conference from August 26 to September 4 in Riverview Park. It will be the first Cedar Falls gathering and expected to be one of the largest assemblies in the denomination's history.

Cedar Falls Seventh Day Adventists Riverview Park

Thanks for help after Highland township farm fire

Mr and Mrs Ernest Green thank neighbors and friends for assistance at the time of their fire in Highland township noting the Farmers Mutual truck was used.

Highland Township Farmers’ Mutual Ernest Green

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