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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1933

Page

6

Miss Virgina J Wilson Weds E James Van Nostrand

Miss Virgina J Wilson of Newton wed E James Van Nostrand formerly of Washington now managing editor of the Newton Daily News. The home ceremony at Mrs W C Bergman’s home followed a simple two course luncheon for ten guests. The couple plan a Newton home at 314 East Second Street North after a short wedding trip.

Newton Daily News Virgina J. Wilson Newton E. James van Nostrand Washington Virginia J. Wilson E. R van Nos Harry Bergman Lester W. Lee Misees Madge Marjorie Louise Bergman Faye Adams Leong Hesselschwerdt van Nostrand East Second Street North

Delta Psi Omega initiates eight new members at breakfast

Alpha chapter of the Delta Psi Omega honorary dramatic fraternity for junior colleges initiated eight members Helen Alcorn Henry Carris Vernette Johnson Robert McFarlane Duane Peterson Dorothy Ruebsam Marjorie Smith and William Stewart The chapter elected new officers Marjorie Smith president Dorothy Ruebsam vice president and Vernette Johnson secretary treasurer The ceremony and breakfast were held in the high school cafeteria with dean Harland Mead conducting the initiation and three alumni present Ruth Cunningham Henry Little and Roy Finch The fraternity sponsors the Little Theater and annual one act plays by the junior college.

Alpha Chapter Delta’ Psi Omega National Honor Dramatic Fraternity Helen Alcorn Henry Carris Vernette Johnson Robert McFarlane Duane Peterson Dorothy Ruebsam Marjorie Smith William Stewart R. L. Coulter C. H Pauls Mary Pauls Mary Mickey Alice Shelangoski Helen Schoonover Mead Harland Mead C. S. Williams Mary Pat Sherman Watson Ruth Cunningham Henry Little Roy Finch Little Theater

Out-of-Town Guests Attend Wedding Events

An Iowa wedding notices out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs. EK R Van Nostrand and family Myra, the Lowash sisters, and Merle McDowell with others from Washington Iowa West Chester Ky Mingo Flint Indianola Rockwell City and Frenchburg Ky The groom and bride hosted and attended family gatherings with relatives in Washington and at the bridegroom’s grandmother Mary A Lowash’s home in South Marion Avenue The Kolah club met with Lauder Kennedy for a roll call program and discussion of topics

EK. R. van Nostrand Myra Sertha Josephine Lowash Washington, la W. E. Leet West Chester Merle McDowell Frenchburg Orlo Southern Mingo Joseph Story Flint Mich Gordon Seidmann Indianola William Darbyshire Rockwell City E. R. van Nostrand Washington Mary A. Lowash South Marion Avenue Frenchburg, Ky E. J. van Nostrand Cedar Rapids Davenport Newton

New Summer Fashion Book Advertised for Pattern Orders

An item announces a new summer fashion book and pattern orders with 10 cents per book. It lists The Evening Journal Pattern Department in Washington Iowa for sending cash and patterns, and notes a letter from a former member, Mrs. Frank Meinzman of Arcadia California. The text shifts to local clubs: New Haven Ladies Social Union elects officers: President Mrs. Jessie Wells and others. Kensington club hosts birthday and world fair discussions, plans an annual breakfast, and social events at members’ homes with supper and games.

The Evening Journal Pattern Department Washington Iowa Frank Meinzman Arcadia Calif Bertha Meek Ruth Speidel Kennedy Kensington Club Ainsworth Kensington Club L. E. Mathers George Marr Clu M. EK E. J. Shock

Junior Senior Banquet Mirrors Political Convention Theme

The junior senior banquet attracted 334 people at United Presbyterian church basement with a convention like program. Peter Jungbluth chaired the event, Vera Stutsman delivered a keynote, and Milo Glider offered resolutions praising student leadership.

P. L. Hitter Hier J. H. Peet United Presbyterian Church

Church society bake sale postponed one week

The W. W. M. Society bake sale of the M. E. F. church has been postponed for one week. Rainbow practice for initiation is Saturday at 7 o'clock. Initiation will be Thursday, June 7. A community social will be held at Hethel Church Friday evening June 2. Everyone is welcome.

Rainbow Hethel Church

Memorial services and club notices in town announcements

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs schedule a Memorial service at the IOOF hall on Sunday at 2 o clock. Rebekahs hold a service in the bail. Public invited to attend. The Business and Professional Women's club will not meet this week. A picnic is planned for June 7 at Mrs. Orville Elder's home. Teachers planning for summer duties should notify Helen Breese. Presbyterian choir has no rehearsal Sunday. Hymn singing only in services. Landscape gardening talks at the Y at 7 30 Friday will be on the gym floor. All interested are invited.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs I. O. O. F. Hall Business and Professional Women’s Club Orville Elder Helen Breese Presbyterian

New Rubber Tire Aims To End Flat Heavy Vehicle Trips

A new non pneumatic tire innovation for heavy trucks and farm machines promises to reduce flats. Engineers claim the tire maintains load support with no air pressure, potentially cutting downtime and maintenance costs for fleets.

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