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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

3

Mrs Turnipseed Hosts Merry Makers Club Gathering

The Merry Makers club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Turnipseed's home. Fourteen members attended along with two guests and several of Mrs Turnipseed's daughters' friends. A two course luncheon was served. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Lizzie Young's home. Guests included Mrs. Lester Leeper and Mrs. Sam Oldfield.

Merry Makers Club Roy Turnipseed Tur Nipseed Lizzie Young Lester Leeper Sam Oldfield

Social Calendar W R C meeting at 2 30 p m

Social calendar notes a Women's Reserve Club gathering scheduled for Saturday at 2 30 p m in the Women's Auxiliary Hall. The entry lists no attendees or additional events.

W. R. C. Meeting W. A. R. Hall

Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet Friday at Church

Mrs. Fred Maasdam heads the Presbyterian Ladies Aid for a general meeting Friday at 2 30 p.m. in the church. A program follows with Lois Humble singing and reading, and Mrs. Orville Filder presenting a travel talk. Tea will conclude the gathering.

Fred Maasdam Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Lois Humble Orville Filder

Snowball Social Club Meeting Discusses Strawberry Canning

Fourteen members and five guests gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Roberts's home for the Snowball Social Club. President Mrs. Stanley Fishburn led the business session followed by a discussion on strawberry canning. Mrs. Winga and Miss Rees assisted with refreshments. the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Walter Kyle on June 22 with a paper on canning by Mrs. Arthur Wiley.

Robert Roberts Rowland Rees Columbus Junction John Winga Mae Rees John Shebeck Martha Thrasher Stanley Fishburn Winga Miss Rees Walter Kyle Arthur Wiley

J. W. Baker Corps Observes Memorial Day Across Three Cemeteries

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester honored Memorial Day with grave decorations at West Chester Grace Hill and New Haven cemeteries. Veterans and sons of veterans placed wreaths as bugle calls sounded. A Keota group and local Sunday school participants joined at New Haven for a large turnout and a multi-chapel program ending with prayers and songs.

J. W Baker Relief Corps of West Chester Relief Corps Sons of Veterans Don Griffith Eva Robertson A. W. MacBlaine New Haven Keota Corps Keota Fife and Roscoe Robertson Fife Littl Dean Richardson Clint Robertson Hasle Dewey Honeh Betler Lynn Mrs. Schults Mollie Tierney

Edith Richards Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Meeting

The Ainsworth group met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Edith Richards hosting a luncheon dessert and five games of bridge. Mrs Emily Brown won the high score with guests Madge Rabernold, Emily Brown, and Hattie McConnell of Washington. The Methodist Ladies Aid planned a mother daughter luncheon at the church parlors.

Ainsworth Tuesday Edith Richards Emily Brown Madge Rabenold Hattie McConnell Washington Ladies Aid Methodist Ladies Aid Society

Linen Shower Honors Roberta Stone Before Her July Wedding

Ruth Stewart hosted a linen shower for Roberta Stone at the host’s apartment. Miss Stone, engaged to Dubuque’s Robert K. Lutes, was showered with linen gifts after a bridge game won by Martha Sidies. Local teachers attended, with out of town guests Mrs. Gladys Hamilton and Mrs. W. Harrington.

Ruth Stewart Roberta Stone Wilbur Miller Miss Stone Robert K. Lutes Dubuque Martha Sidies Grace Fern Amy Christian Marjorie Stivers Leila Anderson Grace Randall Geneva Peck Martha Timmerman Martha Sidles Opal Keeney Gladys Hamilton Portland Ore W. 8. Harrington Bellingham Wash

Club Hostesses Dinner for Members and Guests

Mrs. Keyser and Mrs. W V Durst invited eighteen members and two guests to a social afternoon at the Keyser home. Assisting with refreshments were three children, Gloria Keyser, Ruth Miller, and Lois Hoyle, as the gathering was hosted by the two hostesses and co hostess.

Singer Margaret Keyser W. V. Durst J. J. Nayadley C. E. Phillips Gloria Keyser Ruth Miller Lois Hoyle

78-year-old Sigourney native retires from express business

Il P Ward of Sigourney Keokuk County Iowa turns 78 today. He spent his career in the express and transfer business until his 1925 retirement. He is a member of the Three Quarter Century club.

Il. P. Ward Sigourney Keokuk County Iowa Mr. Ward Three Quarter Century Club

Birthday celebrants listed from several towns

Morris Rose of Crawfordsville Betty Haven Des Moines daughter of Mr and Mrs Haven formerly of Washington Eugene Dunlap Eunice Kendrick and Shirley Mae Lemley Wellston all have birthdays todaycelebration notes list multiple people marking their special day

Betty Haven Des Moines Carleton Haven Washington Milton Coffin Eugene Dunlap Eunice Kendrick

Haskins Ladies Aid Food Sale Set at Washington Cleaners

The Haskins Ladies Aid society will hold a food sale at Washington cleaners on Saturday June 4. Proceeds support their community efforts.

The Haskins Ladies Aid Society Washington Cleaners

First Greek Letter Sorority Theta Founded in 1870

The first Greek letter sorority Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870. The historic founding marks a milestone in collegiate women’s organization and Greek life.

Sororits Kappa Alpha Theta

Notable tribute from Relief Corps members and relatives

The article expresses thanks to Lucy Leet and the Relief Corps for wreaths and help. Relatives and friends who attended at each location are praised for their respect and appreciation, with mentions of being present at multiple sales events.

Lucy Leet Relief Corps

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