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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

3

Mrs John D Jones Hosts Sunset Circle Meeting

Mrs John D Jones hosted the Sunset Circle June meeting with 21 attendees, five guests including Mrs Sam Haker and Mrs Ernest Jones. Refreshments were served by Mrs Glad Mast and Mrs Jones with help from Grace Conrad and Mary Jones. The June meeting will be at Mrs P A Berdo's home.

John PD. Jones Sam Haker Ernest Jones L. Neia Wanger Grace Conrad Mary Jones Fishburn Will ‘Twinam Glad Mast Jones P. A. Berdo

Rebekahs Set Friday Meeting with Initiation and Nominations

The Rebekah lodge will hold its regular business meeting Friday evening in the O. O. F. hall. Initiation, nomination and election of officers are planned along with reports from grand lodge officers and a delegate. The session is scheduled to open at 7 p.m. as usual.

Rebekah Lodge

Robinson Relatives Share Family Picnic at Brighton Park

A Brighton report notes about fifty Robison family relatives gathered at Brighton park on Sunday as a courtesy to Mrs Agnes Robison McClelland and her daughter Esther from Fresno California. The gathering included Mrs McClelland's two sisters and two brothers and their families. The column also mentions the Krony Krew hostess Vera Horton with guests and a Methodist Ladies aid plan for a Wednesday meeting with Myrtle Helmick.

Brighton Robison Brighton Park Agnes Robison McClelland Esther Fresno Calif Horner Trip Frances Horton Gladys Peters Maxwell Chapter B Marie Kessel Miami Florida Methodist Ladies Aid Myrtle Helmick

Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet Friday at Juzeler Home

Mrs Lydia Juzeler will host the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society Friday at 2 30 PM at 821 North Second Avenue. Devotionals led by Miss Titta Shields and a patriotic program by Mrs Harry Dye. Refreshment committee includes Mr David Kleese Mrs Frank Pearson Mrs James Baird Miss Mike Lewis and Mrs Nancy Fleming.

Lydia Juzeler Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society North Second Avenue Titta Shields Harry Dye David Kleese Frank Pearson James Baird Mike Lewis Nancy Fleming

Regular Meeting of Pythian Sisters Held Last Night

The Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting with all officers in place. General business was addressed. Correspondence included dispension for July and August. Sandwich and coffee committee was Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr and Mrs Paul Harvey. Next Wednesday June 10 at 6 30 PM is the regular potluck supper night at the hall.

Dan Rohrer, Jr Paul Harvey Will Matucha Ives McKay Vina Manassier

Club Plans Birthday Party Tonight for Two Members

At a regular meeting FE. O. W. club planned a birthday party for Mrs. Tom Sehulty and Mrs. Joe Maxwell to be held at Mrs. Robert Dawson's home. Mrs. Laura Graham hosted. nine members attended. Hostess's daughter Mrs. Everett Stewart helped serve. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Amos Norton's home in two weeks.

FE. O. W. Club Tom Sehulty Joe Maxwell Robert Dawson Laura Graham Everett Stewart Amos Norton

Pilotsborg Ladies Aid Set Thursday Meeting

Pilotsborg Ladies Aid society will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Roy Page serving as hostess. Mrs. Joe Cortum assists, while the entertainment committee includes Mrs. Carl D. Anlerson and Mrs. Marlon Stran sky.

Pilotburg

Social Calendar Highlights Community Gatherings

Notices show Pythian Past Chiefs picnic at Sunset Park at 6 30 p m notify Mrs L A Jones call 96 for attendance golf breakfast at Country Club 7 30 a m chicken dinner 5 30 to 7 p m at Christian church Thursday Ladies Aid at St Paul s church Lillian Knottnerus and Roy Finke hostesses Delta Alpha Methodist Sunday School class X V club Prairie Flower Mission circle Dora Wylie and Myrtle Jarrard Country Club dinner 6 30 p m at clubhouse pilots bore Ladies Aid Rebekahs meet Friday Sunshine Community Club ice cream social Milburn Underwood home Presbyterian Ladies Aid M E Ladies Aid units 2 30 p m addresses listed 821 North Second Ave 614 West Washington St

Pythian Past Chiefs Association Sunset Park L. A. Jones Christian Church Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul's Lillian Knottnerus Roy Finke X. V. Club Walter Longer Prairie Flower Mission Circle Dora Wylie Myrtle Jarrard B. F. Bostwick, Jr Pilotbore Ladies Aid Society Roy Page Joe Cortum

Birthdays Mark a Day of Celebrations in Town

List of residents with birthdays includes Mrs Roy Mallory Mrs N G Squire Mrs Myrtle Poole Mrs Jon Maxwell and Mrs Martha Guest. Griffith Humphreys and Wilma Thompson celebrate. Mrs Madge Rabennold of Ainsworth had a birth yesterday. belated wishes offered.

Roy Mallory N. G. Squire Myrtle Poole Jon Maxwell Martha Guest Madge Rabenold Ainsnworth

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting at Mrs Kenaler home

A cottage prayer meeting for the Presbyterian church will be held at the home of Mrs William Kenaler located at 114 North Avenue D on Wednesday at 9 30 a m The announcement notes time and venue for church gathering.

Presbyterian Cottage William Kenaler North Avenue D

West Chester W R C Holds Regular May Meeting

The J. W. Baker corps No. 300 W R C of West Chester met May 28. Reports approved. flower gifts valued at six dollars ten. Memorial service planned for Memorial Sunday at West Chester M E Church. Rev. McBlain spoke. flowers placed on four soldiers graves. local units aided New Haven service. Eleven graves decorated. taps heard. Members voted thanks, funded Grand Army drive, and planned a future fundraiser. June meeting to receive handkerchiefs for Mrs Love project. Charter draped for Mrs Rose Leinard.

J. W. Baker Corps W. RK. C West Chester M. E McBlain Keota New Haven Roscoe Robertson Sons of Veterans Grand Army Fund

M. E. Aid Unit 7 Plans Friday Meeting

Unit 7 of the Methodist Ladies Aid society will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 P M in the home of Mrs Glen Barclay 614 West Washington Street.

The Methodist Ladies Aid Society Glen Barclay West Washington Street

Sunshine Club Ice Cream Social Friday at Milburn Underwood Home

Sunshine Community Club members plan an ice cream social Friday evening at the Milburn Underwood residence. Members and families will attend. attendees should bring cake ice cream or strawberries and table service.

Sunshine Community Club Milburn Underwood

Surprise Party Honors Grandview Couple

Grandview hosts a surprise party Monday evening for Mr. and Mrs. George Longwell celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary with thirty nine guests, ice cream and cake. Several neighbors and friends visited homes Sunday and shared refreshments while others attended memorial services in Crawfordsville.

Grandview George Longwell Carl Bauers Leo Gislain Monady Chas. Green Loren Longwell Grant Griffith Will Bitermiller Omer Green Merle Enfield Arthur Enfield Dyle Bishop Olin Pete Herr Gladys Patterson Arlen Cray Wayne Wade North English D. M. Maxwell Co. M. Maxwell Richard Cray Milan Crawfordsville

Rolling Green Club Entertained by Mrs George Bond

TYRONE June 3 Mr and Mrs Otto Sheets and daughter Helen were Keota and Washing top shoppers Wednesday The Rolling Green social club entertained with Mrs George Bond Guests included Mrs Ray Kain Ruth Sheets Mrs Josephine Singmaster Mrs Nora Sheets and Mrs Oscar Mourer Miss Esther Lebninger of Washington visits Miss Helen Sheets Miss Dorothy Sheetz returned home after a month with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Russell Reed of Chariton Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson and son of Rubio were Sunday dinner guests at the Otto Sheets home Mr and Mrs Oscar Sheetz and family visited the Freq Sheetz home Sunday Mr and Mrs Jess Bales Mr and Mrs Donovan Bales and family of Richland were Sunday dinner guests at the George Bond home

Peter Nelson Rubio Otto Sheets Oscar Sheetz Jess Bales Donavan Bales Richland George Bond

A O J Guild Holds Potluck and Year Start Meeting

A O J Guild held its first meeting of the year with Wilma Bales hosting. A potluck supper and strawberry shortcake dessert followed. Ten members attended and two new members, Caroline Strong and Phyllis Carstensen, joined. Marjorie Strong was elected secretary replacing Miss Able who is moving away. The group started a new book.

A. O. J. Guild Wilma Bales Guild Caroline Strong Phyllis Carstensen Miss Able Grinnell Marjorie Strong

Business visitor Frank E. Stewart visits Washington

Frank E. Stewart of Davenport arrived in Washington for business today. He is expected to meet with officials regarding ongoing trade and commerce discussions.

Frank E. Stewart Davenport Washington

Miss Aldine Sutter Weds H. J. Meyer in Wayland

Harold J. Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Ben C Meyer of Wayland and Miss Aldine R Sutter daughter of Mrs Minnie Sutter of Wayland wed on May 28 at the bride’s mother's home Rev Simon Gingerich officiating A turkey dinner for 53 followed The Meyer couple will reside in Wayland Mrs Meyer a 1938 Wayland High School graduate attended Goshen College two years and worked at Roschleys market Mr Meyer a 1982 Wayland High School graduate owns Midwest Produce Attendants Estelle Sutter and Donald Meyer Also notes Wilburt celebrated 14th birthday at John Graber home with a large family gathering.

Wayland Harold J. Meyer Ben C. Meyer Aldine R. Sutter Minnie Sutter Simon Gingerich Estelle Sutter Donald Meyer Meyer Wayland High School Goshen College Goshen Indiana Roschley’s Midwest Produce John Graber Wilburt

Happy Helpers 4 H Club Meeting At Jean Mathers Home

The Happy Helpers 4 H club met at Jean Mathers home on June 2 with four members, the leader, and guest Miss Letts. A brief business session approved prior minutes. Songs and games were practiced for Bally day with Miss Letts on piano. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mathers. Next gathering set for Jean Frey’s home on June 10.

Happy Helpers 4-H Club Jean Mathers Miss Letts

Mrs. Nicholson Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting

Mrs. W. Nicholson welcomed 14 members and two guests to a friendly social club gathering yesterday afternoon. The hostess was assisted by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jim Nicholson, in serving refreshments. The next meeting is set for the first Tuesday in July at Mrs. Frank Earl's home. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Longwell of Keota were in town on business.

Walter Nicholson Jim Nicholson Frank Earl

Also Mentioned on This Page

John D. Jones Rebekahs Gabrieleen Milady’'S Beautie Globe Barber Shop Robinson Presbyterian Aid Juzeler Home Pilotsborg Griffith Humphreys Wilma Thompson James A. Thompson Vamp CARMO Moore Bootery East Side Square M. E. Aid Unit Sunshine Club Delbert Maxwell Rolling Green Club Alumni Association At Riverside St. Mary’s High Senced Alumni Association Bernard Jacobsmeier John Walsh Marguerite Thomann Edward Mannion Leon Kleopfer Father Jacobsmeier Vema Tobin John Mougin Patricia Magin Vivian Strabala Marguerite” Reading Viola Thomann Leon Kloppfer Ivan Miradel Velma Tobin Mary Walsh Junor Aldine Sutter H. J. Meyer W. Nicholson L. W. Longwell Twn Vacat Exce Ally Clever E.M. Bridges & Co Tom Boy Rollins Rollins Hose SOX Rochester Belfast Ireland E. M. Bridges South Side Square
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