Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

3

Replica of Wassonville Mill at Wellman Flower Show

The Wellman Garden club hosted the fifth annual flower show on June 2 in the Wellman high school auditorium with 275 attendees and 259 entries. Highlights included a Wassonville Mill and Bridge replica by Lee Allen and an extensive art exhibit. tea, music by the high school orchestra, and judges led by Mrs. Carlton Wilson. Awards covered numerous plant and floral classes with many named winners listed among the attendees.

Wellman Wellman Garden Club Wellman High School Wassonville Lee Allen Roy Durian L. B. Bidwell Pat Hann Carlton Wilson Washington Henry Durian E. F. Foster F.l Gingerich Ivy Plant Calvin Griffith Jake Erb

W R C Regular Meeting Notes and Memorial Day Plans

Mrs. Florence Hout presided the W R C meeting in the G A R room with Hesse Conger and Julia Cavender thanking volunteers for memorial day bouquets. June 15 listed as meeting date with June 1 9 special at GAR hall. relief actions totaled 75 dollars with clothing and food aid. Mary Guy transferred from West Chester corps.

Florence Hout Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R Hesse Conger Julia Cavender Second Ward Relief Corps Gar Hall Ted Crone Effie Murdock Warl Steele Hilhna Larson Mary Guy West Chester Corps

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30

A prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the home of Mrs. B H Van Meter at 1106 North Iowa Avenue. The informal gathering invites parishioners to join in morning devotion.

Presbyterian B. H van Meter North Iowa Avenue

Daughters of Union Veterans Plan State Convention Attendance

Delegates from the Daughters of Union Veterans tent elected Mrs. Vernon Crall Mrs. Hl A Dougall and Mrs. Peat Whistler to attend Iowa Twenty Fifth Annual Convention in Iowa City June IR to YZ. Alternates are Mrs. Mary Shields Della Miller and Mrs. Eva Blake. Memorial day set for June 15 graves to be decorated including Phoebe Allen. Annual picnic at Mrs. Lillian Hayes home planned for late month. Next meeting Monday June 19.

Daughters of Union Veterans Iowa Vernon Cruil Hl. A. Dougall Peat Whistler Mary Shields Wire Della Miller Eva Blake Veron Crall Kk. S. Warfel Phoebe Allen Lillian Hayes

YWCA Board Holds Last Meeting Before Summer

The YWCA board met for its regular monthly session in the YWCA room with 12 members present. Althea Montgomery presided in Mrs. A Ki Atchison’s absence as president, reports on the membership drive were given, and funding approved for a summer play and other activities.

Y. W Althea Montgomery A. Ki. Atchison

Dinner Planned at Country Club

The second country club dinner of the summer will be served at the clubhouse Thursday at 6 30 p m The committee includes Mrs E E Stutsman as chairman Mrs B F Bostwick Jr Mr and Mrs Ed Sullivan Mr and Mrs Frank Miller Mr and Mrs Lester Jones Mr and Mrs Fred L Stewart Dr and Mrs J M Lloyd Mr and Mrs T W Harwood and Dr Stutsman.

Country Club E. E. Stutsman B. F. Bostwick, Jr Ed Sullivan Frank Miller Lester Jones Fred K L. Stewart J. M. Lloyd T. W. Harwood Stutsman B. F. Bostwick Miller

Birthday tribute for Griffith Humphreys observed at family dinner

Elizabeth and Della Humphreys hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of their father Griffith Humphreys whose birthday was Saturday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. Hundreys and children Calvin Adeline, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Humphreys and children Jean Robert Dale all of Wyman, plus Mrs. David Johns and Mrs. Rosina White of Crawfordsville.

Elizabeth Della Humphreys Griffith Humphreys W. Hundreys Calvin Adeline F. E. Humphreys Jean Robert Dale Wyman David Johns Rosina White Crawfordsville

Birthday Anniversaries and Births Noted in Keota

Five year old James Lyle Sehulty celebrates his birthday. Mr and Mrs Lyle Sehulty of Keota share birthday wishes. Joe Vodicka marks wedding anniversary today. Harry G Simpson also has a birthday. Clif ford LeRoy Horak turns six. Louis and Mrs Horak’s son Clif ford is six. Thora Reynolds and twin sister Terry Marah celebrate birthdays today. Vivian Stover also marks a birthday today.

James Lyle Sehulty Mrs. Lyle Sehulty Keota Joe Vodicka Clifford LeRoy Horak Louis Horak Thora Reynolds Terry Marah

Fairview Club Elects Officers and Plans New Year

Crawfordsville June 6 The Fairview Community club met at Lloyd Prior home with eleven members present and elected officers by ballot. President Lucille Evans Vice president Vera Darbyshire Secretary and Treasurer Velta Finke. committees named for ice cream supper in July. entertainment by Mrs Owens Blankenhorn. Mrs Prior aided by Mrs Finke served refreshments. Social Hour club hosted by Mrs Florence White with ten ladies and two guests Mrs Alive Mitchell and Mrs Helen White. flower exchange and pink white decor. refreshments of ice cream and cake.

Crawfordsville Fairview Lloyd Prior Lucille Evans Vera Darbyshire Velta Finke Eva Blankenhorn Lillian Maxwell Greta Owens Stella Maxwell Gertrude Darbyshire Mmes. Owens Blankenhorn Prior Finke Florence White Vlive Mitchell Helen White

Courtesy Shower for Mrs Oldfield Honors Bride in Wellman

A smaller town event unfolds at Mrs Carl Oldfields home in Wellman as friends honor Mrs Daryl Oldfield who wed in March. Forty guests attend a boat shaped gift table ceremony with songs by Betty Turnipseed Vern Oldfield Josephine Oldfield Winifred Stransky Linele Brewer Fern Oldfield and other guests.

Winifred Stransky Linele Brewer Fern Oldfield

Washington county society events listed in social calendar

The social calendar lists numerous club meetings and events for Washington county. Highlights include the Society of Registered Nurses gathering at the Nurses home, Pythian Sisters activities, booster club date changes, and multiple Wednesday to Friday gatherings across M.E. Loyal Sisterhood, E.O.W. club, Sunshine Community club, Masonic Temple events, 4-H, Rebekah dances, and Ladies Aid units with various locations and times.

Washington County Society of Registered Nurses Pythian Sisters Lexington Circle Charles Stewart

Favorite Recipes From Helen Bullard West Alexander Pa

Favorite recipes from Helen Bullard include Devil's Food Cake with grated chocolate and a strawberry chiffon pie. Also listed are Pineapple Fruit Cookies Dundee Fruit Cake and Doughnuts with detailed ingredient notes and step hints.

Helen Bullard West Alexander Helen

Women Barred From French Throne Under Salic Law

Under the Salic law in force during the French monarchy, women were barred from succeeding to the throne. This rule prevented female heirs from inheriting the crown and shaped succession for generations.

Norway's national meat dishes across Europe

Norway differs from England and Germany by serving reindeer steak and roast willow grouse as its national meat specialties.

Norway England Germany

Transition of a Sign From an Ancient Legend

An exploration traces a doctor’s prescription mark k back to ancient Egypt a six millennium lore where the symbol denoted protection. The note links medical practice to historic symbols and cultural meanings across time.

Egypt

First Y M A in U S organized in Boston 1866

The first Young Women's Christian Association in the United States organized in Boston in 1866.

U. B Dung Women's Christian Association United States Boston

Gelatin Berry Pie Method From Old Recipe

A vintage recipe describes making a strawberry gelatin pie filling with sugar salt lemon juice and egg yolks folded with stiff egg whites. It uses gelatin softened in water and berry juice, then fills a baked shell and chills with whipped cream and sugared strawberries for serving.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul L. C. Miller W S. MclIntogh Sam McGreedy E. C. Jones E. C Jones W S. McIntosh Ragosa W. S. McIntosh W. S McIintosh W. S&s. McIntosh Roy Marner Lilah Snavely Tilah Snavely George Miller Ed Martin Wilbur Darnell J. J. Ward Caledonia White Theo, Zillmer N. C. Miller George Tracy Columbine Opland Jones Kate Bush George Whetstine DuBois Peony Tris Two Blue Sensation Violet Baldwin Rameses Lst Valerie West Pearl Loyal Swartzendruber H. E. Ross Gloxinia Vella Maplethorp Vella Maplethorpe Schuyler Love Paul Noffsinger Carl Ruegsegger Gaillardia Ora Gingerich Henry Villhaur Theo Zillmar J. M. Sehlaubaugh H. B. Rugg BE. C. Jones Cora Bells C. C. Gardner Mary Romine Kerr Ed Gingerich Kennith Durian A. J. Nichols Kennith Swartzendruber Donna Wine Earden Nellie Dorrance Mildred Foster Ben Swartzendruber L. EB. Miller H. EB. Ross Chas. Schaffer W. F. Krueger H. B. Ruge E. N. Foster Ed Ginserich H. B. Rouge Tri T W.qv ALC Killibroidery Club Priscilla Club Mother's Club Childs W.R.C Metbers Whisker Club Homer Stephen Optome Y.W.C.A. Board Monthly Meeting Griff Humphreys Harry G. Simpson Vivian Stover Fairview Club Mrs. Oldfield T.t-T M. J. Cruise Minnie Bradford M.E. Loyal Sisterhood E.O.W. Club Glenn Hayes Harmony Club L. McMgraw Sunshine Community Club Ice Credit Carl Schneider Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Roy Kephart H.H Charles Jeffrey O.G.T Ralph Martin Masonic Temple Independent Ed Murphy Jackson P.m Richard Robert Flynn Mike Flynn Rebekah F. Hall Beanie Fleur-de-lis George Foater al Crone Prairie Flower Missionary Society J.F. Rittenhouse Rebekah Club Lloyd Easter Rural Woman's Club Charles Palmer Walnut Woman's Club Charles McKay Roll Call Bastian den Hartog Washington St Amos Weaver Main St J. L. McGraw Kensington Arthur Rathmel John Rittenhouse Sunset Park Er. E. Stussman W. Main St George Poster Sherm Crone Wardrobe Cleaners Sulisel Park Pothueck George Foster O. KE. Schmitt Carl Hedges RK. G. Cherry U.P. Ladies Aid Society Ceent Church Velma Booth Baptist Loyal Woman's Class Bad Wylie North Pitth Avenue William Livingston W. Livingston North Lowna Avenue Dundee efEes Colette Chichesters Chichesters Pills Gpurgeon Thrifl Store Batiste RM Resist Rayon Rayon Stepins
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication