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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

5

Prescott Bride Weds Walter Jungbluth in Iowa Home

Wed afternoon ceremony in the Jungbluth cottage on the Cedar River united Rachel News of Prescott Arizona and Walter Jungbluth of New York City. The couple plans a wedding trip to Prescott before moving to New York City.

Rachel News C. Negus Prescott Ariz Washington Walter Jungbluth New York City C. J. Jungbluth June Bluth South Iowa Avenue Arizona Schenectady Retail Merchants Credit Bureau Junebluth Washington High School Washington Junior College University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Delta Chi Fraternity American Pearl Button Company Peter Jungbluth Kenneth Fort Madison O. A. Hammer Muriel Muscatine Henry Tietz Marion Pauline Grievog LaCrosse Wis Don Welch Creston Lester Jones Cedar Rapids R. McCutchen

Organized New Dept of Public Affairs Fortnightly Club Forms Unit

A Fortnightly club group met in the city library and organized a new section of the Public Affairs department. Officers elected include Mrs Albert Simpson as leader Clara Huber as assistant leader and Mrs Walter Logan as secretary treasurer. Committee members named and a breakfast planned.

Public Affairs Department Albert Simpson Clara Huber Walter Logan Harvey Meek Howard McBride John A. Stewart

Missionary Society Meets at Church

Ten members and one guest Mrs Neill Trotman attended the United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society afternoon division meeting at the church with Mrs Harry Davis as hostess. Mrs G W Hay led the devotional, Mrs Trotman sang Thy Will Be Done, and Mrs Oscar George reviewed a magazine article. Routine business was discussed.

Neill Trotman United Presbbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Harry Davis G. W. Hay Trotman Oscar George

Birthday List Highlights Local Residents

A birthday list for today features Carl Amrine of Brighton route 2 Audrey Peet of Cedar Walls formerly of Washington Mrs Homer Secens Marion L Stravsky of Pilotburg Herman Luers James Fisher and Wilbur Chalupa.

Carl Amrine Brighton Audrey Peet Cedar Walls Washington Homer Secens Marion L Stravsky Pilotburg Herman Luers James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa

Local Birthday Announcements Highlight Community Youth

Tomorrow several residents celebrate birthdays including Edith Miller Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville Oren Romine John May Frank Dvorak J T Weng Wayland Mary Vlank Dale Bower and James Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Sim Marsh Janet Sweet daughter of Keith Sweet and Patricia Ann Kallous daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kallous with Patricia’s on the business session following the program.

Edith Miller Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville Oren Romine John May Frank Dvorak J. T. Wenger Wayland Mary Vlanck Dale Bower James Marsh Sim Marsh Janet Sweet Keith Sweet Patricia Ann Kallous Charles Kallous

Mrs Schnoebelen Hosts Riverside Club

Mrs Charles Schnoebelen entertained the 8S and a club at her country home southwest of Riverside Thursday. Guessing games were the diversion. prizes went to Mrs Guy Geret Mrs Joseph Miller Mrs Howard Fisher and Mrs Farnest Bowman. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Charles Schnoebelen Riverside Guy Geret Joseph Miller Howard Fisher Farnest Bowman Gerot

Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers and Initiates Two Members

The Rebekah lodge meeting last evening in the O F hall saw the initiation of Florence Holmes and Frances Stewart with Pauline Kerr taken in by transfer. Elected officers include Carrie Gray as noble grand and Leona Kos as vice grand, with Goldie Mayo recording secretary and Georgia Musil treasurer. District officers appointed are Ruth Gray president and others. Refreshments and social time followed the regular session.

Rebekah Lodge O. F. Hall Florence Holmes Frances Stewart Pauline Kerr Carrie Gray Leona Kos Goldie Mayo Georgia Musil Ruth Gray Doris Steele Marjorie Sorrell Helen McCreedy Jesse Campbell

Social Calendar for Worthy Matrons and Clubs

Notices list events for the week including potluck suppers at the Masonic Temple, White Shrine luncheon, Booster club and WHS class of 39 reunion at Lake McBride, Dorcas and Baptist groups, Country club golf and supper, Rose tea at West Chester Methodist, and various club meetings with hosts and times.

Worthy ‘Matrons Club Masonic Temple

Presbyterian Aid Holds Church Meeting at the Parish

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the church with Mrs. BE. A. Ralston presiding as president was absent. Mrs. Harry Dye led the devotional service and discussion of the Lord's Prayer. Reports from committees were given and the treasurer noted a healthy balance. The group reported purchases for the cemetery road and a new robe for Dr. PF W Eastwood. They are selling refrigerator covers and dust cloths and urged members to hem and mark tea towels for church use. A social hour and refreshments closed the session with several ladies on the committee.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society BE. A. Ralston Harry Dye Orville Elder Cemetery Road PF. W. Eastwood Aid Society L E. Wilson T. R. Gillespie Val Fuhr Bessie Wead Ed Pierce

Martha Crossett Recital at Hamilton Studio in Hamilton

mezzo soprano Martha Jean Crossett presented a three group program in Carolyn Hamilton’s studio last evening. About fifteen friends attended as Mrs George Masson accompanied and Bonnie Jean Simpson added piano solos. Flowers decorated the studio for the intimate event with selections by Chopin Brackett Wells Phelps Woodman and others.

Carolyn Hamilton Martha Jean Crossett Martha Jean Miss Hamilton George Masson Bonnie Jean Simpson Henry Shields

White Way Club Meeting Hosts Guests At Afton Home

The White Way club met at Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse's home Tuesday with fifteen members and guests including Mrs. George Pennington and Mrs. Ruth Lyle. An afternoon of socializing followed a brief business session with a song by Shirley Lyle and a luncheon served by the hostess and her daughters. The next meeting is set for June 25 at Mrs. Ella Craig's home.

White Way Club Bert Rittenhouse George Pennington Anna O'Loughlin Ruth Lyle Vera Foriash Esther Griggs Shirley Lyle George Simmerman Keele Ella Craig

Class of 39 to Have Reunion Tuesday

The Washington high school graduating class of 1939 will hold a reunion next Tuesday June 11 at Lake McBride. Attendees meet at the high school at 9 am and should come prepared to swim with 20 cents to cover expenses. A committee of Lois Humble Mabel Finney Maxine Baxter and Bonnie Ryan is finalizing plans.

Washington High School Lake McBride Lois Humble Mabel Finney Maxine Baxter Bonnie Ryan

Club Members Named For June 20th Entertainment

Henry Klein and a group including Mrs. Milt Wolrob Mrs. Robert Nicola Maxine and Robert Eugene Mrs. Fisher and Betty Mrs. Miller and Carolyn Kay Robert Wieland Mrs. Bowman and Robert will entertain the club on June 20.

Henry Klein Milt Wolrob Robert Nicola Maxine Robert Eugene Fisher Betty Miller Carolyn Kay Robert Wieland Bowman Robert

West Chester Pythian Sisters Meet Tuesday Evening

The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a Tuesday meeting on June 11 and urge all members to attend. Ordered by M. B.C. 9913.

West Chester Pythian Sisters M. B.C

Linger Longer Club Social Meeting in July Hostesses Named

Mrs. Katie Schmitt and Mrs. Everette Schmitt co hosted the Linger Longer club social meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Sixteen members twelve children and guest Mrs. Dwight Hoyle attended. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Harold Fulton and Mrs. C A Thompson will be the July hostesses.

Katie Schmitt Everette Schmitt Dwight Hoyle Harold Fulton C. A. Thompson

Ladies Aid Society Meets at St Pauls Church Quilt Afternoon

Members of St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid gathered Thursday in the church to work on a quilt. Eighteen members and eight guests attended. Mrs Roy Finke, president, led the business portion while Rev Carl Klein read scripture and offered prayer. The gathering closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Refreshments were served by Mrs John A Zimmerman and Mrs Charles Zieglow, helped by several young attendees.

St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Roy Finke Carl Klein John Simmering Charles Zieglowsky

Damascus Shrine Receives Invitation to Fort Madison

Members of Damascus Shrine No 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem have been invited by Fort Madison chapter to attend a ceremonial on Monday June 10. The ceremony starts at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served afterward.

Damascus Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Fort Madison P. m

Kathryn Flynn Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting

Kathryn Flynn as president hosted eleven Pansy Hill Club members at her home. A brief business session preceded a social afternoon and a garden tour. Mrs Glenn Green assisted with serving. Naomi Kephart to host next meeting in late June.

Kathryn Flynn Pansy Hill Club Miss Flynn Glenn Green Naomi Kephart

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meeting at Bishop Home

Eighteen members and five guests of the Pilotburg Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Dow Bishop and Mrs. Keith Herr’s home. The group planned a Friday June 14 strawberry and ice cream social at the church with entertainment and menu committees. Prizes were awarded in two contests won by Mrs. H Woolsey and Mrs. Lyle Oldfield. Refreshments in red white and blue were served. July 11 meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Roy Schulty and Mrs. Daryl Oldfield with roll call on canning.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Dow Bishop Keith Herr Herbert Campbell H. Woolsey Lyle Oldfield Ralph Oldfield Jeanette Woodburn Paul Oldfield Ferne Josephine Oldfield Roy Schulty Daryl Oldfield Schulty Canning

Cave hosts Builders class at Prairie Flower church

Mr and Mrs Don Cave entertained the Builders class of Prairie Flower church at their home Friday evening. Rev C E Strong opened with Bible reading and prayer. Mrs Nellie Booth and many others attended. Next meeting with Mr and Mrs Rolland Benson. Rev W J Stevens attended funeral of Oral Worrall in Collins.

Don Cave Prairie Flower Church C. E. Strong Stanley Mouser Carolyn Nellie Booth George Dare Glenn Knupt William Ganon Marjorie Rolland Benson Marilyn William Gamon

Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Plans Rally Day State Trip

The Jolly Jokers 4-H Club met at leader Rosalie Combs home to plan Rally day. Ruth Foster named June Longer best groomed girl and Deborah Longer will be the club delegate with Rosalie Combs and Charlotte Longer attending the state convention at Ames. A second meeting was held Monday afternoon to finalize Rally day plans and music pantomime work.

Ruth Foster June Longer Deborah Longer Rosalie Combs Charlotte Longer Ames B.m. Plana

Ladies Aid Meeting in West Chester Church

The Methodist Ladies Aid society will hold a meeting in the West Chester church Wednesday afternoon June 12. Mrs. Kermit Griffith serves as chair.

West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society Kermit Griffith

Missionary Society Holds Outdoor Breakfast in Stutsman Home

Twenty two members of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society and two guests gathered at Mrs. E. E. Stutsman’s lawn for a breakfast served by a committee including Mrs. Benn, Bell, Jay, Barclay, Hamp‑shery, and Clow. The event featured outdoor devotional led by Mary Genkinger, readings on The Nazarene by Mrs. Hoover, and a history of the society dating to its Washington founding.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Orie Turner Otha Huber E. E. Stutsman T. R. Benn Donald Bell May Jay Glenn Barclay R. H. Hamp Hampshery A. W. Clow Mary Genkinger Nazarene Leo Hoover A. Anderson Foreign Missionary Society Washington T. F. Barker Re. W. L. Alcorn Foreign Missionary Convention Morning Sun

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