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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

3

Wilma Stephens Ainsworth Gives a Senior Recital

Wilma Stephens of Ainsworth presented a senior vocal recital at Wesleyan College chapel in Mount Pleasant. The contralto performed seven numbers in two groups, featuring Godard Schubert Haydn Fox and Homer, with cheering students and bouquets marking the evening. Mrs Stephens plans to teach music and English at Mount Union High School next September.

Mount Pleasant Wilma Stephens Ainsworth Low Saint-Saens Samson and Welflah Miss Stephens Florian Godard Schubert Haydn Fox Strickland Homer Mary Alice Minear Harriett Fansher Franecesce Jaques Judith Peterson Stephens Thomas Roberts Janist Stephen Wilma Mount Union High School

Memorial Day Gatherings Trim Wellman Fare

Decoration day visitors filled Wellman with many Foster family members and friends from Clinton Iowa City Thief River Falls and Chicago. Guests included Mary and Jim Foster Cedric Williams E N Foster and Henry Foster with others while relatives from Des Moines and Sigourney called on Wellman households. A Sunset Picnic featured Herb Beachy Lloyd Miller and George Miller among local families and guests.

Cedric Williams Pawhauska Okio E. N. Foster Mary Jim Henry Foster Lita Sue Henry Hagios Ed Squire Chris Rowe Iowa City Wellman J. H. Thardesty Thief River Falls Minn Frank Wilison E. D. Miller Sunset Herb Beachy Rosemary Lloyd Miller Betty Jean George Miller Weldon Miller Dorothy Huntsberger Alma Miller Frank Seidel Paul Snyder Kalona Leo Hacley Des Moines Roy Marner Sunset Park Washington Fred Durian T. J. Moon Frane Keith Wilson Harry Corcoran John Margaret Darwin Hicks Thornbury Edpd Miller Creighton College Omaha McIntosh W. S. McIntosh Mra Morris Miller Lansing Mich Mra Miler Mary Patricia Miller J. G. Wehrle Robert Test College Station Texas Texas A M. College Leonard Merton Thrig Grinnell Homer Thrig

Social Calendar notes and local gatherings listed

Notices detail D. of V. meeting at GAR hall and a long list of club meetings and social events through Friday. Entries include times, hosts, and locations such as Harmony club Mrs Ralph Williams and Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid with transportation notes and quilt block contest last chances. Several local residents travel for decoration day events and family visits.

Pythian Sisters P.m Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Merry Makers Club Mose Bontrager Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Howard Caldwell Coseine Country Club Helen Thompson Virnus Bradford James Griggs I. KE. Coffey

Fresh Berry Party Desserts For Summer Entertaining

A June inspired dessert feature with two berry based recipes. Strawberry Loaf mixes halved berries sugar gelatine and whipped cream to serve twelve. Fresh Berry Tapioca combines berries juice water tapioca sugar salt and lemon for a light chilled dessert serving six.

TTT Chapter Holds Evening Business Meeting

Eight members met at Mrs. T M Mast home for a routine session. Founders day plans were set for June 39, and the chapter will resume activities in the fall.

Y. T.t-T T. M Mast

Recital at Kraemer Home in Brighton

Miss Virginia Marzolf presented Lillian Kraemer, a piano student, in a recital at the Kraemer home featuring works by Grieg, Bach, Chopin, Beethoven and more. A Willing Workers club celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. Rotzinger on their 25th wedding anniversary with a wedding ceremony, bun warmer and gifts. Guests included Eliza Johnson, relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bell and the Resellers.

Lawton Karr Lawton Verneal Karr E. A. Wehrle Eva Barger Des Moines Gue Oldaker Warren Goff Mattie Shaw Grand Junction Colo Mra Brighton Virginia Marzoli Lillian Kraemer Kraemer Valse Griex Beethoven Hayden Bach Chopin Clementi Grieg Willing Workers Club Homer Rotainger Rotzinger Lon Stacey Harry Stacey R. H. Tracy Eliza Johnson George Bell Marion Bell Washington Theodore Reseller Carol Clermont Isaac Sprague West Chester Maggie Barker Williamsbore Betty

Women to Meet at Library for Public Affairs Division

Ladies of the Fortnightly club seek to organize a new Public Affairs division. All women interested in public affairs are urged to attend a meeting at the city library at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.

Public Affairs Department

Many Happy Returns in Local Notices

Today includes multiple birthday mentions for Roger Hazen Dave Letts Ray Phillips Mrs Rayburn and seven year old William Weesler Kathleen Crandall and others. Local visits occur with Jefferys Lily Wallace Bob Stephens Hanfts Pretz and Smith families. Home Conservation meeting attendees from the neighborhood discuss upcoming plans with Mrs Richardson and county group.

Washington Jeffery Lily Wallace Gene Stephens West Chester Bob Stephens Neal Smith Mrs Pretz John Hanfts Columbus Junction Cathleen Pauline Smith Hilton Pretz Wapello Earl Sweet Winfield Harry Killgore

Farmers' Fields Are in Splendid Shape by Mrs Dewey Stephea

Xenia Iowa June reports soil in good condition with seed beds mellow and fine. Farmers lime fields and plant soybeans. on the author’s farm a hundred acres of corn up and plowed. Visitors include Mrs May Quinn from Iowa City and local families.

Dewey Stephea Xenia Davenport May Quinn Lowa City James Rudy Wagonknecht Herman

Rainbow Girls Plan Initiation Ceremony Thursday Evening

Rainbow Girls will hold an initiation ceremony at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Temple with Grand Worthy Adviser Betty Lou Sadler of Ottumwa visiting. Eastern Stars and Masons are invited, guests from nearby Rainbow assemblies expected, refreshments served after. Plans for Grand Assembly in Davenport June 12 13 and 14 were discussed, and a Sunset Park picnic is planned for June 17.

Masonic Temple Betty Lou Sadler Ottumwa Davenport Eukllen Gidley Dorothy Conner Sara Jane Lemley Sunset Park

Rally Day Plans Set by Headliners 4 H Club

Plans for Rally Day were made at a meeting of the Headliners 4 H club held Friday in Carolyn Brewer’s home. Seven members attended with leader Mrs. Golia Miller. Committees were named with Carolyn Brewer hosting and Faye Schoonover and Jeanne Sign fools handling baskets and work on records. The girls practiced their Bally day song and refreshments were served by Carolyn and her mother Mrs. Jay Brewer.

4-H Club Carolyn Brewer Golia Miller Faye Schoonover Jeanne Carolyn Jay Brewer

Mrs. Jadrenacek Shower Honoree in Wellman

A shower honored Mrs. Mildred Jadrenacek at the home of Mrs. Margaret Wittrig. Co hosts were Jessie Potsander Bernice Brown and Arlene Patterson. The gathering featured an evening of entertainment and socializing.

Wellman Mildred Jadrenacek Margaret Wittiig Jessie Potsander Bernice Brown Arlene Patterson Mrs. Wittrig

Gift exchange and refreshments at event

The guest of honor distributed gifts and the opening was followed by refreshments for attendees.

Missionary Groups Meet at Kalona

Kalona June 3 three missionary societies of local churches met in the Baptist church with the W C T A as hosts for the afternoon. Mrs S C Peterson led the program and Mrs Adah Hillis gave the talk in the session.

Kalona Kalona Town Baptist Church S. C. Peterson Adah Hillis

Relation of Missions to Temper ance program concludes

An afternoon program on the Relation of Missions to Temper ance concludes with special music. About 30 guests attended and were served light refreshments in the church parlors.

Havana Cruise Draws New Englanders to Old Town

New England visitors seek a taste of old world charm in Havana’s historic quarter. They travel from the northeast to explore preserved architecture and classic streets, a shortcut to Europe’s ambiance without leaving the Western Hemisphere.

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Journal Woman's Page Wilma Stephens Ainsworth B. Foster Home Frank Wilson D. of V GAR. Hall Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society FE. E. Stutsman Remps Hampsher Pansy Hill Club Kathryn Bilynn T.T.T. Chapter Roger Dennis Hazen Howard Hazen David Letts Grove Letts Ray Phillips Mrs. & D. Rayburn William LaVerne Weesler Kathleen Mae Crandall Dale Crandall Manford Rabonaldo Eugene Stephens Home Conservation Organization B. Richardson Washington Co Rainbow Girls Mrs. Jadrenacek Havana Hotel Washington U.S. Pat Armly Warren Opportunity Belle Isle U. S Hassosks Iowa Southern Utilities CO You Washington County State Banking Dept
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