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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1941

Page

3

Rebekah Lodge To Host 32nd District Convention

The 32nd annual Rebekah district convention will meet at the IOOF hall Friday morning with Zimti Rebekah lodge in charge. Nellie Crawford will conduct an instruction school assisted by Wellman Kalona and Washington lodges. Officers will be elected and the degree of Rebekah performed. luncheon and dinner will be served by the Woman's Relief Corps.

Rebekah C.F Zim- Ti Rebekah Lodge Nellie Crawford Rebekah Assembly of Zimri Rebekah Sigourney Lodge Woman's Relief Corps

Cleaning paint brushes with solvents and soap

The article advises soaking brushes in turpentine or gasoline or hot vinegar for about an hour, then washing thoroughly in strong soapsuds to clean them.

Social Calendar Listings for Week Coming Events

Notices detail Family Night dinner at Peethe Versace Country club at 6 45 p m on Thursday and various lodge missionary study group and church women events Friday and Saturday including Rebekah lodge at 8 p m and W R C and G A R hall gatherings at 2 30 p m. A pot luck supper at the Past Worthy Matrons club meets at the Masonic temple with families invited.

Peethe Versace Country Club Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hah Woman's /Missionary society J. C. Matthews Emma C. Anderson M. KE Rebecca Laubach S. Ave. D Ira Rathmel Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church Worthy Matrons Club Masonic Temple

Many Happy Returns to Local Birthday List

A cluster of birthday notices marks today as the celebrations for Alida Jones of Wellman born 1858 in Keota and several others including Clara MecCaulley Cleo Morris Beckler and Dorothy Waters. The list names June Davis Louie Kaufman Wahneetah Goodwin and Raymond Redlinger among celebrants with ties to Wellman Crawfordsville Wayland and Noble.

Alida Jones of Wellman Keota June Davis T. C. Davis Ainsworth Donald Graber Noble Robert L. West Virginia Shannon Louie Kaufman Wayland Raymond Redlinger

Mrs. Wollrab Hosts S club Afternoon of Games

Mrs. Don Wollrab hosted members of the S club for an afternoon of guessing games and visiting with Mrs. Howard Fisher. Mrs. Donald Wollrab won the games. Guests included Mollie Hahn of Iowa City Edward Kucera Fred Kucera Donald Wollrab Luella Maxine Verle Schnoebelen Maxine Robert Leslie Nicola Roberta Margie Wieland Larry Wollrab Kenneth Kucera and Robert Bowman. The club plans to meet June 12 with Mrs. Henry Klein.

Howard Fisher Donald Wollrab Mollie Hahn Iowa City Edward Kucera Fred Kucera Luella Maxine Verle Schnoebelen Robert Leslie Nicola Roberta Margie Wieland Larry Wollrab Kenneth Kucera Robert Bowman Henry Klein

Vera Harvey and Paul Deimerly Exchanged Vows in Methodist Ceremony

Vera Vandaline Harvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey and Paul Deimerly of Redfield son of Mr and Mrs John Deimerly of Keota united in marriage yesterday afternoon The single ring ceremony was performed at 2 30 by Dr R C Keagy in the parsonage of the First Methodist church Guests included Mrs Howard Dorrance and the couple’s families The bride wore a blue lace street length dress with dusty rose accessories and a rosebud corsage The groom is a Keota High School graduate and has been running a Redfield cafe They left for Redfield to begin married life Other relatives attended a later shower at Mrs West’s home

Vera Vandaline Harvey Paul Harvey Paul Deimerly Redfield John Deimerly Keola R. C. Keagy First Methodist Church Howard Dorrance Preston W. J. Taylor Keota Wanda Bowden Ed West Miss Harvey

U and I Club Hosts Meeting at Coppoeck Home

Ten members of the U and I city club gathered at Mrs. Ben Coppock’s home where president Mrs. Mert King led a brief business session. A family picnic was planned for June 19 at Sunset Park. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Mary Wetz of Marshalltown attended. Next meeting set for July 2 with Mrs. Jack Caldwell.

Ben Coppock Mert King Sunset Park Mary Wetz Marshalltown King Jack Caldwell Jacek Caldwell

Women Golfers Plan Luncheon at Country Club

Fifteen women played golf last evening at the Country Club and then shared a potluck supper in the clubhouse. A luncheon is planned for next Wednesday. Mrs. Frank B. Miller chairs the June committee. Helen Breese received the golf ball for the tournament.

Frank B. Miller Helen Breese

Officers Named for P T A City Council

The City Council of the Parent Teacher Association met Tuesday evening at the Public Library. Mrs. Carl Martin served as president. The nominating committee proposed next year’s officers: Mrs. Frank S Garden president, Mrs. Joe Barnes vice president, Mrs. Roger Sherman secretary, Mrs. Robert Patterson treasurer.

Parent Teacher Association Carl Martin Frank S Garden Joe Barnes Roger Sherman Robert Patterson

Friendly Neighbors Club Meets With Mrs Earl Redlinger

The Friendly Neighbors club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Earl Redlinger. Guests included Mrs Hubert Redlinger and Mrs Ray Redlinger with Mary Catherine, Mrs Harvey Meek, and Kathryn Latta. They discussed Red Cross sewing, planned the next meeting for July 2 at the Red Cross work room in city hall, and announced committee appointments.

Friendly Neighbors Club Earl Redlinger Hubert Redlinger Ray Redlinger Mary Catherine Harvey Meek Kathryn Latta Frank Dittmer

Sun shine Community club hostess with July 4 plan

Fourteen members met with Mrs Emil Koehler for a flag questionnaire. The group voted to hold an ice cream social with Mrs Glen Beenblossom. Roll call will be answered with How I Would Like to Spend July 4. Hostess aided by Mrs Marshall Koehler and Mrs John Koehler. guests attended.

Sunshine Community Club Emil Koehler Glen Beenblossom Marshall Koehler John Koehler

Mrs Henry Martin Arlene and Norma Churchill Mentioned

Three individuals named Mrs Henry Martin Arlene and Norma Churchill appear in a fragmentary note. No further context is readable to determine their relation or event.

Henry Martin Arlene and Norma Churchill

Next Meeting Set With Mrs William Lauderman

A notice announces the upcoming meeting to be held with Mrs William Lauderman. Details are limited but indicate a scheduled engagement with the local resident.

William Lauderman

Merry Makers Club Meeting With Mrs Turnipseed

Mrs Faye Turnipseed hosted the Merry Makers club yesterday afternoon with nine members. Guests included Mrs Letha Statler Mrs Edna Statler and Mrs Richard Stephens. Mrs Stephens led a brief business session and discussed women's roles in farm canning and the defense program. The July meeting will be with Mrs Gladys Mouser.

Faye Turnipseed Merry Makers Club Letha Statler Edna Statler Richard Stephens

Mrs Schmidt Surprised by Birthday Party Guests

Mrs Karl Schmidt hosts a birthday gathering at home with unannounced friends arriving the night before. E J Blatter baked a pink and green cake for the lawn supper attended by the Schmidt, Blatter, Guenther, Anderson, and Oetjen families with several children.

Karl Schmidt Schmidt E. J. Blatter Elmer Guenther Harry Anderson Walter Oetjen

Globe Earth Facts Noted by Observers

Observers note the earth is a globe with polar flattening and an equatorial circumference of 25 000 miles and a diameter of 8 000 miles. The description emphasizes a round world with measurable dimensions.

Local Reception Highlights Redlinger Family Attendees

A social gathering featured Mr. and Mrs. Duane Redlinger as central figures. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from her sisters Mrs. Ray Redlinger and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger.

Man Duane Redlinger Ray Redlinger Hubert Redlinger

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