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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1934

Page

3

Cof fey Morri son Wedding To Be

Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Kathleen Coffey daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Coffey Wellman to R E Morrison Jr of Washington. The ceremony will be at the Wellman Methodist church Monday evening June 18. The Davenport chapel setting hosted a prior wedding and social details follow with local club plans and legion auxiliary notices among other community items.

Davenport Ruth Shalla Louis Havel B. F. Martin Helen Shalla Ralph Kohileek Havel Edward S. Shalla Washington High School Fred Havel Riverside High Scwce Bishop’s Mrs. Havel Ralph Kohlicek Riverside Rhoe Strain Mitchell San Pedro Calif Oma Strait Des Moines Helen Gormley Clinton Rodney Gormley Waterloo Floy Ellis Pleasant Plain Hal Richards Washington Victor Neiswanger Chicago Dottie Williams Weir Iowa City Susie Williams English Columbus Junction William and Frances Bieber Waysland Frances Mast Burlington Emma Lou Bullers Williamsburg Leona Lease Fine Relbert Rhea Sigourney Farrell Huston Marlington Delbert Maxwell Wellman Leo Huston Columbus Harriet Panghor Thomas Cairo Towa

Summer shirtwaist frock pattern from New York Fashion Bureau

The advertisement promotes a shirtwaist style summer frock with simple lines, brief sleeves, and a casual collar. It features front buttons and a dart-fitted waist, with fabric options like dotted pique and seersucker. Pattern No. 660 covers sizes 12 to 44 bust. order details and pricing are provided.

Ciic New York Fashion Bureau West 39Th St New York

Harmony Club Hosts Dad's Night Covered Dish Party

Harmony club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Edna Criie for a Dad's Night covered dish gathering. Bingo followed supper with numerous couples and family members present including Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Kessel, Haganes, Abbey Edwards, Vanerus, Stone, Schafer, Pringle, Robison, Spielman, Swank, Helmick, and others from Packwood and nearby.

Harmony Club Edna Criie R. B. Kessel Gwen H. Haganes Joan Abbey Edwards Fred Vanerus Frieda Harry Smith Packwood J F. Frain Adel Stone W. O. Schafer Ira Schafer Cora’ Pringle Betty Jean Hoskins Robison Ruth Doris Raymond Spielman Virginia and Harvey E. KE. Swank H. W Helmick Chas Dorothy Evalyn

Birthday Dinner Celebrates Wanda Hotles 16th Birthday

In Dublin on Sunday family members and friends gathered at the W E Derby home near Valley for Wanda Hotles sixteenth birthday. Attendees included the Mangold and Robertson families, Mae Churchill, and others who extended best wishes for many more birthdays.

Dublin Dwight Moody W. EL Derby Valley Wanda Hotles Geo. Augustine Orlena Arlene Lucille Robertson Mae Churchill Myrthe Holes Black Hazel Virginia Hole Retha Robertson Verne Mangold Blanche Marjorie Ginkens Ainsworth Wolfe Washington Melvin Argo Ernest Dean Pleasanton Iowa Beulah Nordyke Wendall Dows Davis City E. Nordyke Roy Argo Virginia Oscar Nordyke Roscoe Robertson Seth Carris Alivail Wells Verna Mangold

Many Happy returns list for June birthdays

June birthdays noted for William Hinton and son Ruby Hinton of Crawfordsville Audrey Peet Betty Crow Mrs Frank McCaulley Edith Miller Charles Hotle James Marsh and John Howard Wayne among others Children’s Day is noted for June 10 while Dragon Boat Festival is cited for the Chinese holiday George Stephenson’s birth is recalled as 1781 and John Howard Wayne’s birth date is mentioned.

William Hinton Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville

Birthday party honors Robert Anderson and aunt

In Brighton on Tuesday afternoon a birthday celebration for Robert Anderson on his 9th birthday was held at his grandmother Mrs. C. M. Leeper's home. His aunt Mrs Worth Noecker, age 80, attended along with eight guests and gifts, including a tool set.

Brighton Robert Anderson Worth Noecker C. M. Leeper Martha and Merle Turnipseed Vernon Stout Harold Dawson Roger Arnold Alan Bereiter Gilbert Whitten Chas Crandall Robert

Local Social Roundup From West Chester and Nearby Homes

A sequence of social visits and gatherings across West Chester and surrounding areas includes Arch Sanders improving after illness, multiple calls to the Nick Times home, and celebrants at Rev Lefever for seventeenth wedding anniversary. Guests travelled from Wesley Iowa and Washington to visit, with numerous family and neighbor get togethers noted.

Phriday Aborg Arch Sanders Henry Sheeta Manin Nick Times Emma Nordyke Wilma Wallace Nordyke Howard Manvold Clover C Clawton Hetha Robertson Rev Lefever West Chester Lefever Therion Hansen Wesley Iowa Flam Johnson Merrill Norma J. L. Banks H. J. Man Gold Hazel Virginia Hotle Washington Walter Hotle Nicky Tinnes Son Myronpent

Ancient Secret Revealed Behind Candles at Jugoslavia Cemetery

Excavations reveal a mosque built by Turks on a Christian monastery site dedicated to Saint George. The practice of placing lighted candies in the cemetery by Serbs in the Pete district persists across generations, though origins were previously unknown.

Pete Jugoslavia Mosiow St. Georges Col Wnts George

Crawfordsville Alumni Hold 9th Reunion Jubilee

Crawfords ville high school alumni gathered Friday for the 9th annual reunion and jubilee after a missing year. About 104 alumni and guests from 20 of 38 classes attended as officers were elected. A long informal program included talks, songs, and a cafeteria style banquet served by the Methodist Ladies Aid.

Crawfordsville Crawfordsville High School Joseph Jones Florence White Mary Ethel White Myral Smith Alice Williams Lee Shaffer Jotn McNeil Kenneth Rhea Genevieve Hemes Alice Walker Toom Methodist Ladies Aid Society

A J Guild Girls Pot Luck Supper Next Monday

The A J Guild girls hold a pot luck supper at 6 30 p m next Monday at the home of Madline Dowls Bring a covered dish and sandwiches All are invited to attend.

A. ©. J. Guild Madline Dowls

Community notices from June schedule at Sunset Park and churches

Alma Hearne Holland leads Sunset Park gathering at 6 15 p m Tuesday with supper hosted by Miss Stella Palmer. West Chester Pythixo Sisters hold regular meeting Tuesday evening June 12 all members urged to attend. Memorial practice set for Sunday afternoon June 13 at the hall. The Tooster club meets at Mrs Sam Neill’s home June 12 roll call patriotic quotes and program. Royal Neighbors of America meet Tuesday evening at Woodman hall. Baptist Young Women's Missionary society hosts pot luck supper 6 30 Tuesday at the church bring table service. Loyal Sisterhood class party at MEF church social hall Tuesday June 12 at 2 30. annual election and dues due urged.

Harmony Community Club Glen Cuddeback Sunset Park Pavilion Cuddeback Jean Kelsey Mildred Kolesicz Helen Hoyle Mee Berney Cuddeback Harry Davidson Della Miller Frank Kleese David Kleese Robert Noonan Will Sheetz Helen Hoyle Fmil Fink United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Virginia Davis Sarah Marie Kilimer Rasbach Nevin Clarice Meek Karl Bevins Raff Friml Alma Hearne Holland West Chester Pythixo Sisters Mm. Me Tooster Club Mra Sam Neill Orley Page Guy Stumpf Baptist Young Women’s Missionary Society Sisterhood Ureed

Rosemary club meeting with Mrs Cloyee Stewart

The Rosemary club will meet with Mrs Cloyee Stewart on Wednesday afternoon June 13 at 2 o'clock.

Rosemary Club Cloyee Stewart

New California Comets Star Alice Marble Heads to Wimbledon

San Francisco tennis standout Alice Marble, 20, poised to debut for the United States in the Wightman Cup and at Wimbledon. The rising star, famed for a powerful serve and aggressive net play, sits No. 3 in national rankings behind Helen Jacobs and Moody. Her father has promised a car if she wins the national title.

California Alice Marble Miss Marble Alice Mrs. Moody France San Francisco Helens Jacobs Moody Toire Helen Jacobs Britain Helena Jacobs Frisco Bing

Baseball Results Show Standings and Scores

Detroit plays Chicago and Boston faces Washington as games stack across the league. Standings list Detroit at top with 18 wins and W L records, while Cleveland and Chicago trail with mixed results.

Detroit St. Bans Cleveland Washington Boston Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Knights of Pythias Memorial Service Decoration Announcement

Knights of Pythias meet at the hall Sunday at 1 30 P M to help decorate the graves of departed brothers. Bring flowers and ears. W EF Howell C C 9703.

Knights of Pythias W. EF. Howell C. C

Rural Women's Club to Meet Thursday June 14

Africa larger area statement precedes a Rural Women’s Club meeting notice. The program committee includes Mary Phillips Jennie Rittenhouse Gertrude Pence Hoatese Nellie Tooth and Rebekah Shebeck. The Rural Women’s elan will meet with Mrs Win Norton Thursday afternoon for program, roll call and picnic talk.

Circle Mary Phillips Jennie Rittenhouse Gertrude Pence

Rain Delays Three Tri County League Softball Games

Showers at Wapello Wyman and Washington yesterday evening stopped all three league games. Managers noted the rain comes at bad times, with no objections to rain given players need it. Next Tuesday's schedule lists Wapello at Washington and other matchups. Washington girls’ game was rain shortened after 18 12 lead.

Wapello Wyman Washington Eri. R. Logan Winfield Crawfordsville Columbus Junction-Wyman Kalona

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