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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1942

Page

3

Seisocial Highlights Era Family Dinner Marks 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson celebrated more than fifty years of marriage with open house at 702 West Monroe Street. About 75 relatives and friends attended. Daughters and daughter in law served. sons and sons in law greeted guests. The couple married February 17, 1932 at the bride’s parents’ home near Keota.

W. H. Anderson Hila E. Davis Israel Davis Keota Washington County West Monroe Street Andersons BE. Fleming Wellman Anderson Roscoe Anderson Betty Musecatine Everett Woodruff Evelyn Catherine Columbus Junction Grace Boshart Raymond Canton Jeanette Moline Ed Testroet Wayne West Chester Ted R Jerilee Judith Kay Washington Harold Houseal Iowa City J. W. Oldaker Agnes Ross Pete Boshart Henry Yoder Wayland Will Wallace Ainsworth Smith Winfield

Riverside Study Club Ends Year With Outdoor Breakfast

The Riverside Study club held its final meeting of the year as an outdoor breakfast at Mrs. Harold Cress's home. Mrs. Harold Cress presided and led readings from The Iowa Clubwoman. The group sang Bless Be the Tie That Binds and God Bless America and thanked Mrs. Birdie Godilove and Mrs. Minnie Holtz for organizing the meal. They expressed hope to return in the fall.

Riverside Riverside Study Club Harold Harold Cress Iowa America Birdie Godilove Minnie Holtz Pythian Sisters Hal Fred Jarvis Harold Fulton Margaret Keyser Harmony Club James Swift Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Junior Missionary Society of Methodist Church

Viva Anne Knebel to Wed Ivan Shradel in Riverside

Riverside couple announces the engagement of Viva Anne Knebel daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Knebel to Ivan Matthew Shradel son of Mr and Mrs J W Shradel both of Riverside Banns set for 8 am Monday June 8 at St Marys church with Monsignor Bernard Jacobsemeier officiating Knebel a St Marys High School alumna employed at People's Trust and Savings bank Shradel a St Marys School and University of Iowa graduate and reserve US Army officer later working with his father at Shradel Grocery Riverside

People's Trust and Savings Bank Mr. Shradel St. Mary's School University of Iowa United States Army Shradel Riverside

Honor Mrs. Groff At Birthday Picnic

Forty relatives and friends enjoyed a cooperative dinner at Sunset Park honoring Mrs. Warren Groff of Wellman who was observing a birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Groff, Hynick family, Rodney Hanan, C. G. Anderson, Esther Belle, Charles Anderson and Connie, Lloyd Anderson and Mart, Ola Jacobs, Willis Beaty and Clifford, Charles Beaty, Ray Reeves and Lois, Pat Swift.

Sunset Park Warren Groff Wellman Groff Hynick Chicago Rodney Hanan Richland C. G. Anderson Esther Belle Charles Anderson Connie Lloyd Anderson Mart Anderson Ola Jacobs Willis Beaty Clifford Charles Beaty Ray Reeves Lois Pat Swift

Social calendar entries for Rainbow Girls and groups

Community calendar lists Rainbow Girls and other groups with meeting times at Masonic temple Nurses home and various venues. Events include flower show talks film screenings gardens clubs and club meetings with hostesses and notices for June social events and group luncheon arrangements.

Family Visitors Increase at Mrs Groff's Afternoon Callers

The passage lists relatives and visitors including Alois Valesta Barbara Emily Mildred Elsie Ela Musil and Mrs Groff's sister Mrs Florence EFimen and her son as afternoon callers.

Alois Valesta Barbara Emily Mildred Elsie Ela Musil Groff Florence Efimen and

Local Birthdays Fill Community Pages

Yesterday several residents marked noisemaking milestones. Mrs W J Hill of Noble born 1564 joins the Journal Three Quarter Century club while Mrs Frank Sickles Inez Schoonover and J H Crail also celebrated. Stanly Zunger Joyce Logan Betty Irwin Maxine Curtis Howard White June Goodwin and Junior Norton observed birthdays yesterday.

W. J. Hill Frank Sickles Inez Schoonover J. H. Crail

West Chester Birthdays and 1909 Anniversary Observed

Norton Zieglowsky and Reif celebrate birthdays in West Chester. Darlene Nelson turns two as Emma J. Miller marks another birthday in the community. Mr and Mrs J J Rich of Stringtown observe their 33rd wedding anniversary, wed June 1 1909.

Ren Norton Albert Zieglowsky Betty Reif West Chester Emma J. Miller J. J. Rich Stringtown

To Confer on Child Health at Lincoln

A child health conference will be held at Lincoln School on Tuesday June 9. Dr Ruth Church director of the County Health Unit will lead with nurse Irma Lamberti assisting. Mothers bringing their children are asked to attend.

Lincoln School Ruth Church Irma Lamberti

Haney-McGaffey Families at Picnic

The Haney McGaffey reunion gathered at Laccey Keosauqua State Park with a noon cooperative dinner and an afternoon of games and visiting. Attendees included many Haney and McGaffey relatives from Keosauqua Washington Milton and Burlington. officials noted plans to hold next year’s reunion at the same park on May 30 if health permits.

Haney-McGaffey Laccey-Keosauqua State Park Charles Haney William Poling Mayme Poole Sam Watts Roy Ramsey Keosauqua Harold Miles Davenport Frank Miles Addie Miles Pleasant John Evans Hadley Will Haney Milton Joe Williams Burlington Martin Maher Carroll Co. O. Barnett Newton Frank Hudson F. C. Hudson Fairfield Vera Hysel Dave McGaffey Gerald John Ross Ramsey Alberta M*gaffey Willard McGaffey & Son Clive Gray and Sons Frank Haney Washington

Amateur Grand Opera Sparks Resentment in Raleigh

A Raleigh group of amateur performers voices strong discontent with the professional grand opera scene, challenging the local cultural establishment and calling for broader community involvement.

Amateur Grand Opera Grand Opera Raleigh N.C

Westbound Washington Lodge schedules and rail bus lines

Regular meeting details for Westbound Washington Lodge No 26 with officers and contact. Train and bus timetables include Davenport Kansas City local No 3 Southwest Limited departures, mixed trains, and daily schedules with price notes and depot pickup points for trips across the country.

Washington Lodge No A. M Lee Holland W. M A. W. Yard See Retary Golden State Limited Californian Washington California Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport Godatee Pacino oRile Ss. Mh W. C. Bell Berlington Trerailways Wallington Maha Chiaroims Biw Depot Candy Kitchen North Side V Square AL Cantons

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