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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1938

Page

2

Local notices and arrivals mix with town life in Centerville

Mrs John Caldwell and family return from a summer visit with Mrs Caldwell s mother Mrs W C Van Ness. Althea Montgomery plans a Davenport trip. Several locals travel to Des Moines and Iowa City for business or hospital visits. Funeral services for Samuel M Pulver were held at United Presbyterian church with burial in Keota cemetery.

John Caldwell Glenn Wilson Joan Centerville Wisie Long Esta Clark Ed Gray Crystal Lake Ill Connie Wilson Reister Bros T. H. Peters Madeline Des Moines Rodney Davis Samantha Bailey East Washington Street Mr. Davis C. O. Davis William MacConaughy Washington Ina McDowell West Main Street Etta Conner J. T. Ostrus Merrill Leo Pross Iowa City Sadie Davis Crawfordsville Genevieve Lundvick Burlington William Masson W. J. Masson William University High School Samuel Pulver Samuel M., Pulver United Presbyterian Church William M. Nichol, Jr Carolyn Hamilton Hugh McCleery Marion George Merle Simpson Charles Corette D. N. Anwyl Chris Bauer Charles Owen Ed Mayer Bert Wilson Keota

Funeral rites for Walter J. Gardner held yesterday

Funeral services for Walter J. Gardner were conducted yesterday at L A Jones Funeral Home with Rev Vernon H Carter leading and music by Clayton and Clara Nicholson. Pallbearers were Oscar Jugenheimer M D Lee Jesse Campbell Harold Lins Howard Baker and Harold Gray. The Odd Fellows lodge oversaw a graveside service at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Walter Gardner L. A. Jones Walter J. Gardner Vernon H. Carter The Christian Church Clayton Clara Nicholson Oscar Jugenheimer M. D. Lee Jesse Campbell Harold Lins Howard Baker Harold Gray Odd Fellows Lodge Elm Grove Cemetery

Philip K Haney Dies in Kansas at 25

Philip Kent Haney 25 dies after a five year illness in Topeka Kansas. Body to be brought to Washington on the Rock Island Tuesday morning. Funeral at Christian church Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Vernon H. Carter. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Survived by mother in Topeka, four brothers S D of Los Angeles Neil and Kenneth of Topeka Lynn of Moline, three sisters Mrs F D Letts, Mrs Olva Smith, Mrs Ennis Shaw.

Philip Kent Haney Topeka Kansas Washington Rock Island The Christian Church Vernon H. Carter Elm Grove L. A. Jones Funeral Home David N Martha (Bosley) Haney Philip S. D Los Angeles Neil Kenneth Lynn Moline F. D. Letts Washington, D. C Olva Smith Ennis Shaw

Nine Washington Graduates at Iowa Convocation

Nine Washington residents will receive degrees at the University of Iowa June convocation in Iowa City. Bachelor of arts degrees go to Ruth Johnston George Means Ruth Marie Morrison Jean Moore and Esther Brindley Wilkin. Lewis Dusenberry earns a bachelor of science in pharmacy, Robert Hammer a BSC, Hubert Turner a master of arts, and Melvin Gingerich a doctor of philosophy.

Washington University of Iowa Iowa City Ruth Johnston George Means Ruth Marie Morrison Jean Moore Esther Brindley Wilkin Lewis Dusenberry Robert Hammer Hubert Turner Melvin Gingerich

Play Ste Worthyt staged at Trinity Church

Trinity Lutheran church hosted a three act play Ste Worthyt during fellowship night. Rain reduced attendance but audience praised the performance and a second show is planned likely Friday evening in June.

Ste Worthyt Trinity Lutheran Church

Local Graduates Return and Travel Plans Highlight Weekend

Jean Moore prepares to graduate from the University of Iowa and attend Monday commencement. Washington residents accompany Ruby Comp after a Winterset trip. a Kirkwood Missouri birth adds a new family member. Various residents plan travel to Chicago Coral Gables and Washington DC while others visit relatives and work this summer.

Jean Moore University of Iowa Fred L. Moore Aubrey Ostrus Kirkwood Washington J. T. Ostrus Gweneth Kruser Bloomfield Mary Louise Harwood Chicago T. W. Harwood Elmhurst Ill A. Hoehstadtler Keota W. M. Fitzwilliam Rank Carter Dixie Coral Gables Fla Carter Everett Dilson Jackie Lee Mgeorge Wheelan Washington County Hospital

Hospital dismissals and major operation reported

Mrs. Maurice Gowey of Brighton and Mrs. Elmer Harland of West Chester were dismissed this morning from the hospital. Mrs. G. Gowey of Richland underwent a major operation.

Maurice Gowey Brighton G. Gowey Richland Elmer Harland West Chester

Rebekah Convention Set for Washington in June

The twenty ninth annual Rebekah lodge district 92 convention will be in Washington on June 8. District comprises Washington Wellman Riverside and Kalona lodges with officers led by President Bernice Lee and others. A full program includes registration at 9 30 and ceremonies 10 60.

Rebekah Lodge Washington Rebekah Wellman Riverside Kalona Bernice Lee Goldie Gray Edna Gardner Goldie Mayo Glatess Hancher Effie Murdock Mabel Wagamon Emily Carol Doris Gray Marie Novak

Ainsworth Mission Society Honors Mrs Sharp with Plaque

The United Presbyterian Women of Ainsworth met at Mrs A E Sands home to fete Mrs Minnie Sharp, presenting a hand painted red wood plaque. Refreshments included ice cream with strawberries and wafers, with notable attendance from church members. Later Roy White invited Rev Sharp his wife and son Bob to dinner, followed by a surprise Y P C A gathering and games, ending with homemade ice cream and cookies amid Iowa mud.

Ainsworth Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Minnie Sharpe A. E. Sands Sharpe Roy Whitemans Rev. Sharpe Bob Y. P. c. A Society Conn Whiteman

Farm Women and Girls 4H Club Meet at L Rinner Home

STRINGTOWN June 2 The Ladies Farm Bureau and Girls 4 H club meetings were held at the L H Rinner home on a Wednesday afternoon. Local families and visitors from Washington Iowa City Tremont and nearby areas gathered for the community gathering with members and guests from the Graber Widmer Freyenberger and Rinner families in attendance.

L. Rinner Home Stringtown Ladies Farm Bureau Girls H Club L. H. Rinner W. M. Putnam Washington J. J. Rich Dave Graber David Allen Simon Jonathan Graber Joe Widmer Wilma Richards Albert Graber Rosalie Widmer Iowa City Clarence Boshart Near Eugene Kinsey Tremont Noah Widmer Ella Rapp Peoria Elmer Freyenberger Menno Freyenberger Jake Graber Homer Wenger Emma Graber Elfrieda Lan

HYMNS IN NEW HYMNAL DISCUSSED AT W F M S MEETING

The Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Dr. Arthur Atack's home. He spoke on outstanding hymns in the new hymnal and led singing. Mrs. Mercer led the afternoon as hostess. Nine teen attended, with devotions by Mrs. Anderson and a report on the Keosauqua district convention by Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Anderson. Tea was served by assistants Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Brinton.

Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Arthur Atack Atack William Mercer World Missionary Project A. Anderson Keosauqua T. F. Barker Anderson T. W. Hunter George Brinton

Enjoy the Water but Play Safe Health Advice

Iowa Health Division reports 98 drownings in 1927 with 79 in public places and 18 at home. Warning urges swimming only in supervised pools and careful supervision of children to prevent drownings in homes and water hazards.

Division of Vital Statistics Iowa State Department of Health Vital

Sunday Visitors At Two Local Homes

Sunday visitors called on residents of two homes with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graber Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rich and Mrs. Stewart visiting at the J J Rich home while dis were guests at the Peter Widmer residence.

Dis Peter Widmer Albert Graber Raymond Rich Stewart J. J. Rich

Boy Falls 31 Feet From Window in Des Moines

A two year old boy named Larry fell 31 feet from a second floor apartment window onto a sidewalk in Des Moines. He suffered a fractured skull and was in a coma at Broadlawns General Hospital. The incident occurred while Mrs. Baker watched him in a front room as Mr. Baker slept.

Des Moines Larry M. E. Baker Broadlawns General Hospital

Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs. Michael Ryan in Kalona

In Kalona on June 4 the Womens Catholic Order of Foresters hosted a kitchen shower for Viola Fagel Ryan before her marriage to Michael Ryan. Guests embroidered tea towels, played games, and enjoyed gifts and refreshments at Katherine Walker’s home.

Cleola Grady Loretta Chapek Glee Stumpf Joe Pleper Margaret Friese J. J. Frey Joe Te Bockhorst

Rosemary bridge club hosts evening at Jones home

The Rosemary club held an evening bridge meeting at Mr and Mrs Dale Jones home. Five tables played with high scores to Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Liggy Foster for men. Women’s low score went to Mrs Emil Pfeiffer and men’s to Ray Bell. Guests included Mr and Mrs Boyd Foster and Mr and Mrs Emil Pfeiffer. One course refreshments were served. Next meeting set for June 15 with Mrs Dell Walker.

Rosemary Club Dale Jones Cloyce Stewart Liggy Foster Emil Pfeiffer Ray Bell Boyd Foster Dell Walker

West Chester Couple Announces Nuptials

Miss Helen Mae Niffenegger daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence C Niffenegger and Norman Keith Stewart son of Mr and Mrs Howard E Stewart announce their marriage. Helen is a West Chester High School graduate class of 38 and Helen active in music. Norman is a West Chester High School graduate class of 26 and Washington Junior College class of 38 active in athletics. The couple will reside on the groom's father's farm near West Chester.

West Chester Helen Mae Niffenegger Clarence C. Niffenegger Norman Keith Stewart Howard E. Stewart Keota Route 2 West Chester High School West Chester High Washington Junior College

Mrs A H McCarty Hosts Brighton Aid Meeting

In Brighton on June 4 the Methodist Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs A H McCarty for the monthly social and business session. Mildred and Audrey Helmick performed a vocal and piano duet before contests on Iown and the home town. Ice cream strawberries wafers and coffee were served. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the church for its regular social meeting on Thursday afternoon.

Brighton Methodist Ladies Aid A. H. McCarty Mildred Audrey Helmick Iown Presbyterian Aid Presbyterian Ladies Aid

H E O Club Meets at Kendrick Home

Mrs. William Kendrick and Mrs. W H Knox hosted the H E O club at Kendrick residence Thursday afternoon. Nine members and guest Ruth Applegate attended with Mrs. Earle Libe providing entertainment. Gertrude Doig and Ben Coppock aided in serving homemade ice cream berries and cookies. July meeting set for Mrs Karle Libe's home.

William Kendrick W. H. Knox H. FE. O. Club Kendrick Ruth Applegate Earle Libe Gertrude Doig Ben Coppock Karle Libe

Roman Pavement Remains In Jerusalem Seen by Jesus Day

Fragmentary note describes heavy Roman pavement in Jerusalem with grooves from games cut for soldiers, observed in Jesus day and preserved.

Jerusalem Jesus

Mrs Glenn Hayes Hosts EB O W Club Evening

Mrs Glenn Hayes entertained eight members of the EB. O. W. club and nine guests at her home. Guests included Mrs S P Finch Mrs Earl Simpson Mrs I B Hoxworth and daughter Evelyn Mrs EB A Stewart and daughter Patricia Jane Sara Rinehart Helen Maxwell and Clarabelle Black from Cedar Falls. Two course refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by her daughter Esther. Plans were made to celebrate birthdays of Mrs Joe Maxwell and Mrs Elizabeth Schulty at Mrs Ernest Garretts home Thursday evening.

Glenn Hayes EB. O. W. Club S. P. Finch Earl Simpson I. B. Hoxworth Evelyn EB. A. Stewart Patricia Jane Sara Rinehart Helen Maxwell Clarabelle Black Cedar Falls Hayes Esther Joe Maxwell Elizabeth Schulty Ernest Garrett

Prairie Flower Mission Circle Meeting Set at Church

Mrs Harriett Meyers and Mrs Gladys Benson will co hostesses at the Prairie Flower Mission circle meeting Thursday at 2 pm. at the church. Program leaders for the afternoon are Mrs Carl Jarrard and Mrs D C Griggs.

Harriett Meyers Gladys Benson Prairie Flower Mission Circle Carl Jarrard D. C. Griggs

Jebyolis Club Hosts Picnic Supper in Sunset Park

Elsie Bratten and Mebel Shields hosted the Jebyoli club at a Sunset Park picnic supper on Thursday evening. Guests included Mary Arrowsmith and Oliva Campbell, and the evening was spent socially after the meal.

Elsie Bratten Mebel Shields Jebyoli Club Sunset Park Mary Arrowsmith Oliva Campbell

Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers and Plans June Convention

New officers for the next term were elected at the Rebekah lodge meeting in the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Wayne Lambert became noble grand, with Mrs. Frank Longwell as vice grand and Mrs. Oral Mayo as recording secretary, Georgia Musil as treasurer. About fifty members attended and four new members joined. The convention is planned for next Wednesday, June 4 in the local area. Refreshment committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zeck and others. evening featured dining room treats, cards, and dancing.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Wayne Lambert Frank Longwell Oral Mayo Georgia Musil Ralph Zeck Floyd Murdock George Jarrard Jim White

Presbyterian Aid Business Meeting Report

Friday attendance at the Presbyterian Ladies Aid fell to thirty members and four guests due to weather. Mrs. Fred Reid led the meeting with devotions by Mrs. F. W. Eastwood, and finances included a 25 set tea towel order plus funds for the daily Vacation Bible School. A rummage sale was planned for July and October. Lois Humble read. her mother sang. Mrs. Eld er shared a travel talk. Tea and cake were served. committee members were Mrs. T. L. Dodds, Mrs. Gilchrist, and Mrs. Korf.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Fred Reid F. W. Eastwood Fred Maasham Lois Humble Harry Humble Orville Elder Henry Bailey Elizabeth Humphreys T. L. Dodds Gilchrist Korf

Afternoon Division Missionary Group Meets at Church

The afternoon division of the Women’s Missionary Society met yesterday at the United Presbyterian church to discuss Work of the Young Women’s Missionary Movement. Mrs. Jennie Acheson and Mrs. Lizzie Crawford led parts of the program while Mrs. J. A. Porter presided and Mrs. J. C. Matthews gave the devotional. A business session reviewed a note from Mrs. J. C. Boice thanking the group for support during her bereavement. Clara Tate was welcomed as a new member relocated to Washington.

Woman's Missionary Society United Presbterian Church Jennie Acheson Lizzie Crawford J. A. Porter J. C. Matthews J. C. Boice Clara Tate Washington W. J. Masson

Social calendar highlights local events this week

Tuesday events include a flower show at the M E church hosted by Garden Elb and a Pythian Sisters meeting at OS Hall. Wednesday features a potluck by the Pythian Sisters, a Sunshine Community club social, and golf at North Side cafe and Country Club. Thursday offers Prairie Flower Mission circle at the church.

Garden Elb Pythian Sisters Hattie Waggoner South Second Avenue Harry McCall Wahneetah Ingalls P. Nall Sunshine Community Club Ice Seam Charles Zieglowsiky North Side West Chester M. FE Ladies Aid Society Harold Griges Prairie Flower Mission Circle I. Pence

Mrs Kendrick Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise party for Mrs Eunice Kendrick was held Thursday at her home 728 West Monroe Street for her seventy seventh birthday. Twelve attendees including children and grandchildren enjoyed the event and home made ice cream and cake.

Eunice Kendrick West Monroe Street

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Meeting Highlights

Mrs Tressa Herr and co host Mrs Nettle Bishop hosted the Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society meeting at Herrs home with many members and guests present. Roll call described each member wedding gown. entertainment by Wini fred Stransky with prizes to Mrs Harold Fisher and Mrs John Young. Next meeting will be with Marian Ashby co host Clara Fisher with Herr and Bishop providing entertainment and history during roll call.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Tressa Herr Nettle Bishop Winifred Stransky Harold Fisher John Young Marian Ashby Clara Fisher Nettie Bishop

Mrs C B Rice Hosts Y Social Club Meeting

Riverside on June 4 Mrs C B Rice hosted the Y Social club at her northeast Riverside home. Ladies spent the afternoon making comfort blocks for the hostess and enjoyed a luncheon. Mrs Joseph Miller will entertain the club May 16 at her home. Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met Wednesday in the church parlors with social committee members listed and refreshments served.

Iowa Kensington Club Butterworth Dd. A. P Earl White Glad Hand Missionary Society Elizabeth Porter Mabel Keiper Alma Walker Jessie Pressly Emma Walker Riverside C. BK. Rice Joseph Miller Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church William O'Loughlin Sherman Fox Arthur “Ern

Surprise shower for Gordon and Doris Rhum in Wayland

A neighborhood group serenaded the newlyweds at the C. EF. Rhum home on Thursday evening and presented a kitchen shower. Mrs. E. C. Allen gave the gifts as Gordon and Doris expressed thanks. The event featured yellow and white refreshments and included two additional serenade groups. The couple plan to leave for Iowa City for summer school.

Wayland Gordon

St Pauls church hosts ice cream cake and strawberries sale

St Pauls Evangelical Church invites the public for homemade ice cream cake and fresh strawberries on Thursday evening June 9. The Haskins Ladies Aid society holds a food sale at Washington cleaners on Saturday June 4.

St. Paul's St. Paul's Evangelical Church The Haskins Ladies Aid Society Washington Cleaners

Piano Pupils of Mrs Shields Present Evening Recital

Mrs Henry Shields piano pupils performed at Mrs Harry Simpsons East Main Street home. The program featured pieces by Schumann Burgmuller Chopin and Debussy style works, with solo and chorus numbers performed by Nan Hoover Maxine Mangold Virginia Robertson Doris Grer Mary Baldrige Bonnie Simpson Eleanor Tucker Nancy Saul Joe Atchison Elaine Thomassen Joan Michels and others. Roses decorated the house as the audience enjoyed a varied recital program.

Henry Shields Harry Simpson East Main Street Happy Farmer Schumann Patty Patterson Mattingly Virginia McLaughlin Thompson Margaret Ralston John Baldrige Burgmuller Dorothy Saul Mary Baldrige Santa Lucia di Capua Chopin Jean Michels Secherzino Karganoft Jane Baldrige Overtade Eleanor Tucker Palmeren Jean Atchison Rubinstein Georganne Rudiger Weissheyer Little White Donkey Ibert Bonnie Simpson Amarylis Ghys Gondoniela de di Capua Nan Hoover Maxine Mangold Virginia Robertson Doris Grer Bonnie Simpso Nancy Saul Joe Atchison Elaine Thomassen Joan Michels

D A R Honors Out of Town Members At June Meeting

The D A R plans a regular June gathering at 7 30 PM hosted by Mrs Harry McCall and Mrs Wah e tah Ingalls 13 Southern Avenue. The social will honor visiting members from out of town and introduce new members. Plans include a Pie Day picnic at the cabin and installation of officers. New Mayflower Descendants members Mrs McCall and Mrs Junggle have joined the society.

I Daughters of the American Eroclution Harry McCall Waheetah Ingalls Southern Avenue McCall Jnggle Mayflower

Birthday notices fill local pages for many residents

David Letts turns one as Mrs. Grove Letts of Amewr notes the milestone. E D Rayburn and Ray Phillips celebrate birthdays today. Alicia Jones Wellman nears 80 and joins church and civic groups. Other locals, including Dorothy Waters, June Lemley, William Wessler, and many more, mark birthdays tomorrow or today across several towns.

Alicia Jones Wellman Barrer Church Three Quarter Century Club

Practice Rally Day Songs At Headliners Club Meeting

Washington Headliners 4-H group met at Carol Brewer home with nine members and four guests. Myria Stephens played piano as they practiced Rally day songs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jay Brewer and Carol. A rally day practice is set for Washington High School on Thursday June 9 at 1 20 pm with a group study of recognition numbers.

Washington Carol Brewer Myria Stephens Jay Brewer Carol Washington High School

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