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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

3

Betrothal News Sparks Telegram Announcement

Mrs. Richard Bordwell and Mrs. Wallace Caldwell hosted a social gathering last evening at the latter’s home for a group of young people. The event featured entertainment and a telegram delivery announcing the engagement of Sgt Caldwell and Miss Betty Stewart.

Richard Bordwell Wallace Caldwell Robert McLaughlin Kissimmee Fla Virginia McLaughlin Monmouth Robert Lane Springfield Ellen Brewer Washington, D. C Philip Caldwell Carol Bob Brewer Tia Mae Darnell Donald Stout Elsie Stout

Mrs Fuhr Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs Fuhr entertained 123 members of the Just Us club with a brief business session followed by a spelling bee led by the program committee. Prizes for wahoo were won by Mea John Dodd Mrs BD Griggs and Mrs Fuhr. Refreshments were served by Mrs John Shebeck and Mrs John Lee.

Wak Fuhr Just Us Club J. D. Dayton Art Proll Mea John, Dodd Griggs Fuhr John Shebeck John Lee W. C. McFadden E. H. Messer

Washington Youths Featured in Local Movie Screenings

The article notes Washington young people appearing in films shown at a community event. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening by the hostesses, adding a social finish to the gathering.

Washington

Foraging Wild Greens Rich in Vitamin A

Readers are advised to try wild greens such as sour duck pigweed wild mustard lambsquarters and Russian thistle for Vitamin A. Pick young tender leaves wash well and boil briefly to cook.

Birthday List Honors Local Residents With Milestones

The 4H group notes R. L. Moore's second birthday and a list of others celebrating. Maggie Foster Mrs Sam Marsh Harry McCall Mrs Richard Harvey Mrs Darrell Goodwin Wellman Joe Krotz Lydia Juzeler Clara Wallace Boyd Foster Mrs B C Hebensberger Colorado Springs Philip Wayne Norton son of Mr and Mrs John Orton Milton marks third birthday today.

Maggie Foster Sam Marsh Harry McCall Richard Harvey Darrell Goodwin Wellman Joe Krotz Lydia Juzeler Clara Wallace Town City Boyd Foster B. C. Hebensberger Colorado Springs Colo Philip Wayne Norton John Orton Milton

Birthday Greetings for Local residents and Families

Numerous well wishes are extended to Thomas Lahey son of Clifford and Mrs Lahey Lucille June Franzen Mrs Omer Green Allison Maas and Richard Embree 13 son of Joe and Mrs Embree in a community note celebrating birthdays and family milestones.

Tial Thomas Lahey Clifford Lahey Lucille June Franzen Omer Green Allison Maas Louie Kaufman Richard Lewis Embree Joe Embree

Navajo Club Meets At Stutsman Home In Social Afternoon

Mrs. E. E. Stutsman hosted the Navajo club yesterday with 16 members and guests Mrs. Sam Turkington Mrs. L. M. Bieber Mrs. Will Hemmings Mrs. D. D. Davis among attendees. Mrs. Will Jones led a brief business session naming nominating committee members and plans for a Vienie supper on the Stutsman lawn. Social time followed with two course refreshments arranged by Mrs. BE B. Hammer.

Sam Turkington L. M. Bieber Will Hemmings Irs D. D. Davis Will Jones Fosters Kickel Augusta Lester Fred Mauthe Stutsman

Benteco Employees Honor Joe Schlatter at Home

The Benteco store force held a surprise birthday party last evening at the Schlatter home to honor Joe Schlatter. Mrs Schlatter works in Benteco’s meat department. Sixteen attendees, including spouses of employees, shared a cooperative dinner at 7 o clock before an evening of games and visiting.

Benteco Joe Schlatter Schlatter

Rice and Libenguth Wedding at St Marys Riverside

Margare,t Rose Libenguth daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Libenguth Riverside married James B Rice son of Mr and Mrs C B Rice Riverside in a single ring ceremony at St Marys Church Riverside Monsignor B Jacobsmel er performed the nuptial mass. Acolytes were Robert and Arthur Libenguth. Music by Kernadine Yegyvy. The bride wore a satin bodice with lace and a net skirt train veil and colonial bouquet. Maid of honor Bernice Libenguth wore pink gown with satin bodice and veil. Best man Carl Rice of Washington DC. Mrs Libenguth wore a street attire.

Riverside Margaret Rose Libenguth Joseph L. Libensoth James B. Rice C. 8. Rice St. Mary’s Church Jacobsmeler Robert Arthur Libenguth Kernadine Yegyvy Pine Organ Mary Ruth Rice Charles Skubal Paul Yessy Liter Bernice Libenguth Carl Rice Washington, D.C

Social Calendar Highlights Club and Church Events

The schedule lists a cooperative dinner at the country club Thursday evening, a Friday morning birthday breakfast and program at United Presbyterian Church, plus meetings of Friendship club and W S C S units. Picnic and unit gatherings follow at various homes and locations with times from 1:00 to 7:30 p.m. including Sunset Park and several addresses in town.

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Friendship Club Ed Davis W.S.C.S Methodist Church Sunset Park Harry Drake J. L. Kennedy John Rittenhouse Fred Downing E. Main Ben Miller Marion Ave

Invitations Sent for Kensington Club Luncheon in Washington

Mrs C Davis and Grace Stone invite Kensington Club members to a luncheon on Wednesday June 8 at the Davis home in Washington. The previous meeting with Mrs D D Stephens had 13 members present with a patriotic roll call and social afternoon.

Ainsworth Mrs. C. Davis Grace Stone Kensington Club Davis Washington D. D. Stephens Ainswort

Snowball Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Booth’s Home

The Snowball social club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Earl Booth’s home with 12 members, 12 children, and five visitors. President pro tem Mrs. Glenn Knapp led a brief business session, secretary’s report given, secret sisters drawn, and plans for the new club year discussed. The group sang Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jarrard and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Booth assisted by Mrs. Cave Helen and Arlene Knapp Donna Wylie Mary Ardith Jarrard.

Earl Booth Glenn Knapp Secret Sisters Car Jarrard Don Cave Mrs. Cave Helen Arlene Knapp Donna Wylie Mary Ardith Jarrard

Navy dress and roses mark Riverside wedding

The bride wore a navy dress with navy and white accessories and a rose corsage. The bridegroom's mother wore navy with matching accessories and a rose. A reception at the Libenguth home east of Riverside hosted 25 guests. Mr. and Mrs. Rice, St. Mary's graduates, plan a farm home northeast of Riverside.

Libenguth Riverside Mrs. Rice St. Mary's High School Mr. Rice

Valley Aid Honors Mrs Emma Tinnes Birthday Surprise

Valley Ladies Aid met at the church on Tuesday with fourteen members three guests and several children. The program honored president Mrs Eina Tinnes on her birthday with a surprise and gifts followed by a noon luncheon featuring an angel food cake baked by Mrs Luella Times Weaver. Rev Milo Phillips led devotions and quilting activities continued after. Visitors included Or Lena Augustine Mrs Milo Weaver and Grandma Weaver. Next meeting set for two weeks hence at the church with roll call by Bible verse.

Valley Ladies Aid Eina Tinnes Luella Milo Phillips Orlena Augustine Milo Weaver

Pot Luck Supper and Community News at Shiloh School

Eight families shared a pot luck supper at Shiloh school on May 31 with Mrs. Howard Baker and Mrs. Sam Marsh in charge. Guests included Mrs. Fetters of Washington, JoAnne Ball of Wapello, and relatives in town. The item also notes a quilting party, several visits, and local teaching and birthday events involving residents such as Myra Van Nostrand, Mildred Pressly, and Inez Schoonover.

Shiloh School H. J. Schoonover Shilom Howard Baker Sam Marsh Fetters Washington Harold Beenblossom JoAnne Ball Wapello Louise French Bert Morehouse Frank Sehantz T. H. Lowry Darlene Betty Schantz Fanny Christner Wayland Chandlerville Ill Anna Miller Miller Our Saviors Phyllis C. I. Brown Omar Black Martha Baker Myra van Nostrand Lora Darbyshire Des Moines Ross van Nostrand Ray Tappendorf Davenport Howard Sigafoose Mildred Pressly Ainsworth Willteac Shiloh Mary Doyle Brown Henry Schantz Inez Schoonover Washington County Hospital Ruth Coppock Niagara Falls Harry Coppock Boyd White Daughters Mary Neff Larry Richard Moline Raymond Landau Orville Caldwell Caldwell Arthur Pagitt Burlington Howard Bakers Lewis Baker Howard Phyllis Spnt W. C W. C. Hotle Clarence French Louise Dave Sechantz

Mrs Don Mitchell Hosts Red Horsers Club Meeting

Mrs Don Mitchell welcomed eight members of the Red Horsers club to her home at 715 East Main Street. New members Mrs Marsh Atkinson and Mrs Jack Wilson joined. Mrs Don Bealer led a business meeting forming the chapter constitution.

Don Mitchell Red Horsers Club East Main Street Marsh Atkinson Jack Wilson Don Bealer William+Crawford Cyridames

U and I Club Meeting With Mrs Garrett

Mrs Ernest Garrett hosted eight U and I Club members yesterday after a brief business session led by president Mrs W A Bealer. The next meeting is planned for July 5 with Amanda Sehulty. The afternoon concluded with seasonal refreshments prepared by the hostess and helped by Mrs May Dawson.

Ernest Garrett U and W. A. Bealer Amanda Sehulty May Dawson

Women Play Golf or Bridge at Club

Ladies day at the Country club drew 564 attendees yesterday afternoon with golf and bridge activities. Bridge, led by Mrs. Frank Crone, awarded Kathryn Mauthe a high score prize while golf prizes went to Helen Breeze for low total and Mrs. H. H. Hiett for high. An 8 o'clock dinner followed the 4:30 start. Plans to hold weekly Wednesday events with varied committees were announced for the summer season.

Frank Crone Kathryn Mauthe Ray Whitehead Dan Brindley Helen Breeze H. H. Hiett Robert Arthur M. J. Cruise J. E. Kunath

Linger Longer Club Holds June Meeting

Mrs. George Bartholomew and Mrs. William Chmelar co hosted the June gathering at Bartholomew home for the Linger Longer club. Attendees included Mrs. Donald Sheetz Deborah Breneman Elsie Chmelar Janet Shalla Roberta Sheetz and 12 members. Mrs. H J Breneman led the business and entertainment. July hostesses will be Mrs. Carl Replogle and Mrs. Cecil Replogle.

George Bartholomew William Chmelar Linger Longer Club Donald Sheetz Deborah Breneman Elsie Chmelar Janet Shalla Roberta Sheetz H. J. Brenneman Carl Replogle Cecil Replogle

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