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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
4
The Washington County Association of Des Moines will hold a meeting to discuss community affairs and upcoming events. Members are invited to participate and share program ideas at the session.
A reunion is planned for June 18 at 1 30 p m in Greenwood Park Des Moines. Officers Nina Isenhart Treimer secretary Mrs Sherm Benson president and Mrs R K Bond treasurer are listed. Regular Knights of Columbus meeting on Monday June 12 includes officer elections and a report on the state convention.
Carol Ann Berry, who debuted with Wallace Beery in China Seas, advised Laraine Johnson on stealing scenes from Wally on the Sergeat Madden set. The young actress, visiting her father, explained the tactic of sitting in his lap to ensure audience notice. George Hayes is featured in a Gabby role with a new screen character type.
Roy Rogers returns in Southward Ho at the Fox Theatre with Hayes as Gabby a crackling loyal sidekick. Hayes a veteran of stage and screen after twenty years in theater came to Hollywood in 1933 and has appeared in about seventy five pictures.
The article notes John Garfield being called Mickey by Rosemary Lane and others after his cinema debut in Four Daughters as Mickey Borden. The nickname spread around the Warner Bros studio and Blackwell's Island cast, becoming a familiar tag for the actor.
Women at the country club held a successful golf day with twenty participants in the morning. Mrs. R. J. Patterson won for fewest putts, and Mrs. Nellie Thompson earned high bridge score. Afternoon golf and a Runber one low-score prize went to Mrs. Lester Jones. Luncheon catered by Mrs. Glenn Hayes featured red rose centerpieces.
Mrs. Harvey Waggoner hosted the IX bridge club at her home with two tables of bridge. High score winner was Mrs. Harry Drake, second high went to Mrs. Frank Casey, and travel prize to Mrs. Lola Faulkner. Guest Mrs. Rodney Arnold attended. Anna Waggoner assisted with refreshments. LeRoy DeGroff, 54, hotel keeper, died Sunday and filed a will probate in Sioux City directing distribution of his $1,400 estate to Clyde C. Mettler and others.
James Risinger 55 died Sunday a farmer near here. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church. Of his 15 surviving children twelve remain at home.
The engagement of Mary Frances Fraser daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart Alexander Fraser of Detroit to Walter M Meek son of M R Meek of Washington is announced. No wedding date has been set and Mr Meek has been in Detroit for years.
The E. O. W. club met at Mrs. Glenn Hayes home with nine members and four guests. President Mrs. Robert Dawson led a business session planning June 15 birthday celebrations for Mrs. Elizabeth Sehulty and Mrs. Joe Maxwell at Ernest Garrett home. Reflects social evening with hostess refreshments. next meeting slated at Mrs. Maxwell’s.
A speaker named Uncle Ab warns that excessive spending can erode balance and financial footing, urging restraint to protect steadiness and future resources.
A Monday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zieglowsky celebrated their son Cloyce and his upcoming marriage to Maxine Churchill. Fifty-two guests attended, enjoyed lawn games, gifts displayed on a pink and white table, and refreshments served by the hostess.
Sky and Mrs. Charles Churchill and children appear in a brief society item alongside Harold Gerdes Edith Miller and Lula Johnson detailing neighborhood connections and social events.
Mrs. Joe Maxwell entertained six U and I club members yesterday afternoon with needlework then refreshments. Mrs. Pat Moriarity will host the next meeting and a picnic is planned for June 15 in Sunset Park with committee members Mrs. I. B. Hoxworth, Mrs. Moriarity, and Mrs. Ralph Williams.
Mrs. Tom Cantoni hosted her bridge club at a rain shortened potluck supper followed by two tables of bridge. Mrs. Henry Little won high score. guest Mrs. W G Eldridge took the low score prize. Read the Want-Ads.
Mrs Earle Libe entertained ten H O members and guest Mrs Duane White yesterday afternoon at her home. The president led a short business meeting with scripture readings. A small fountain fund collection was taken and the rest of the afternoon was social. refreshments were served by Mrs Wait Kendrick and Mrs White.
The primary department will hold practice for children's day on Friday Saturday and Sunday at 2 p m GST8 in preparation for the event.
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