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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
3
The marriage of Miss Vera Stumpf daughter of George Stumpf to John Anderson was solemnized at Holy Trinity church Tuesday morning. Rev. C. A. B. Van Waus officiating. They will make their home in Mt. Pleasant where the groom is employed.
The saying compares moving from class to class to life’s path, noting many remain stuck in the same level. It emphasizes the value of progression and stepping up to new challenges beyond familiar routines.
The West Chester W F M S and the King's Heralds will hold a joint meeting Friday at the M E parsonage at 2 p m. A picnic supper will follow and attendees should bring a well filled basket of food.
Mrs. Ralph Waggoner entertained 16 members two guests and five children at her home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Roy Nelson joined as a new member and Miss Isabelle Combs attended. The meeting was led by president Mrs. Waggoner and the afternoon included social time and needlework. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Nelson and Miss Mable Dill. The next meeting is planned for July at Mrs. Joe McGraw’s home.
The GCIAL calendar lists Rebekahs regular meeting at 8 p m in the O F hall and Sunshine Community club gathering with ice cream, cake, strawberries and table service at Milburn Underwood home. Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 2 30 p m hosted by Lillian Knottnerus and Mrs Roy Finke at St Pauls Church. M E Ladies Aid unit 7 at 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs Glen Barclay. W F M S and Kings Heralds of West Chester meet 2 p m at the M E Parsonage with a picnic supper to follow. Booster club meets Tuesday afternoon hosted by Mrs Charles Barthelow.
Birthdays today include Mrs. E. D. Rayburn of 823 East Washington Street, Lawrence L. Lantz formerly of Wellman now in Chicago, and Ray Phillips of 509 North Avenue B.
A description contrasts global cat diversity by size color and coat, citing unique traits such as the Isle of Man’s tuillesn and China’s hairness, illustrating regional variation in feline appearance.
The regular June meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at Mrs. S. W. Livingston’s home. Five new members were initiated, one was absent, and several more papers are pending. The regent Mrs. A Anderson presided and a letter from a loan recipient was read. Prizes for essays on historical subjects were awarded and a new charter was bought for a Song and Daughters chapter.
The luncheon committee led by Mrs. T. W. Harwood served coffee tea cakes and candies. Regent Mrs. Anderson and vice regent Mrs. Kurtz poured. The cakes were all prepared by Mrs. Anderson.
In 1782 the North Carolina Assembly passed an act requiring Bladen County residents to abandon church and other public meetings and to bring their guns and six rounds of ammunition with them, reflecting wartime controls and militia duties.
Two farewell events honored Patty and Anna May Able as they depart with their mother for Grinnell. A picnic at Myria Stephens house followed by a theater outing saw Ruth Mary Dunbar and others, totaling 18 guests at a separate evening gathering with games music and dancing.
Bridge was played at three tables yesterday afternoon at the Rosemary club meeting in Mrs. Lloyd Foster's home. High score went to Mrs. Adolph Larson. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Sackett and her son Roger Allen and Mrs. Boyd Foster. A one course lunch was served.
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