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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

3

Harriett Shebeck and Max Boone Wed in Iowa City

The marriage of Miss Harriett Shebeck daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shebeck northwest of Washington and Max Bevons son of Mr and Mrs Roy Boone of Kalona was held at the Baptist parsonage in Iowa City on Tuesday at 5 pm Rev Elmer Dierks officiated with Mrs Roy Boone and Mrs Reagan Adams of Kalona as witnesses A navy dot dress with white accessories and Johanna Hill rose corsage complemented the bride The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Reagan Adams Noted: Miss Shebeck attended local schools and was a 1934 Washington high school graduate.

Kalona Harriett Shebeck John Shebeck Washington Max Bevons Roy Boone Baptist Iowa City Elmer Dierks Mra Reagan Adams Boone Washington Public Washington High School

Past Noble Grand Members Families Supper Held

Thirty five persons attended a supper for Past Noble Grand circle members and their families at the J C O B F ball. Mrs Oral Mayo Mrs Charles Rickey and Mrs Roy Stewart led the supper committee. Twelve members attended the following business meeting with Mrs Floyd Murdock presiding. The next meeting will be with Mrs Dorothy Johnson in July in Waehneton Iowa City. The bridegroom, Kalona high school 1932 graduate, attended Iowa Wesleyan and worked in Los Angeles. The couple will reside in Iowa City after June 15.

Prat Noble Grand Circle J. C. O. BF. Ball Oral Mayo Charles Rickey Roy Stewert Floyd Murdock Jesse Campbell Dorothy Johnson Waehneton Iowa City Kalona High School Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasent Los Angeles Calif Towa City

Birthday greetings to local residents on special day

Janet Sweet daughter of Keith Sweet turns six along with celebrations for Mrs Edith Millers birthday Mrs J O Wenger of Wayland Frank Dvorak Mrs Oren Romine of Fast Seventy Six and Charles Hotle Patricia Anne Kallius daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kallaus is five James Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Sam Marsh turns thirteen Ruby Minton of Crawfordsville has a birthday today.

Janet Sweet Keith Sweet Edith Miller J. O. Wenger Wayland Frank Dvorak Oren Romine Fast Seventy-Six Charles Hotle Patricia Anne Kallius Charles Kallaus James Marsh Sam Marsh Ruby Minton Crawfordsville

Miss Lillian Minick Presents Lesson to Missionary Group

Mrs Edith Faris led devotions on The Good Shepherd and Miss Lillian Minick presented a lesson from Valoroug Ventures. Sixteen members attended the Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society gathering at Miss Ida Cavender's home. The talk covered Japan Korea Africa Bulgaria France and Italy. The evening included the usual business session.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Edith Faris Lillian Minick Ida Cavender

Potluck Supper Honors Frances Witthoft Birthday

Doreas Society members and families gathered at St Paul Evangelical Church for a potluck supper in honor of Frances Witthofts birthday. About forty people attended, with Frances Witthoft, Lucille Finke, and Clara Finke on the organizing committee. The next meeting is set for the second Tuesday in July at the church.

Doreags Society Frances

Headliners Club Holds Friday Meeting At Home

The Washington Headliners 14 club met Friday afternoon at Maxine Jackson home with eleven members and three guests present. Leader Mrs Miller played records and gave a test on the pictures. The club practiced songs and refreshments followed.

Washington Maxine Jackson Miller

Church Meeting and Children's Day Practice Announced

Native K P’s hold a special meeting Thursday night at 8 o clock led by Chancellor Commander Ralph Minick. Methodists Sunday school children urged to attend church Thursday at 4 o clock to practice for Children’s Day. A strawberry and ice cream social at St Paul’s church Friday evening. public invited.

K. P's Ralph Minick Commander Wats Methodial St Paul's Church

Large Models Gain in Popularity

Larger models attract buyers as they meet more household needs. Small models fail to cover all requirements when households have more members or diverse demands. Buyers find it pays to invest in the bigger machines for better performance and capability.

Luncheon Courtesy For Mrs Esta Clark At Home

Mrs Esta Clark of Philadelphia Pa was honored at a luncheon yesterday at 1 pm hosted by Mrs Clyde Pratt in Washington The gathering of about twenty guests included her sister Mrs Wisie Long and other relatives and friends The afternoon featured social games and a review of the rock garden Decor at the house centered on bouquets of garden flowers

Esta Clark Philadelpha Clyde Pratt

Invitations Issued to Anwyl Rogers Wedding in Keota

Washington friends receive invitations to the June 16 wedding of Irene Marie Rogers daughter of Rev and Mrs O B Rogers Keota and Lyle Anwyl son of Mrs Ollie Anwyl Crawfordsville The ceremony in Keota Methodist Church at 4 PM with a reception in the church parlors Anwyl has been a school principal in Mediapolis and will continue there next year

Washington Irene Marie Rogers O. B. Rogers Keota Lyle Anwyl Ollie Anwyl Crawfordsville Allwyl Mediapolis

Maggie Foster Hosts Birthday Luncheon and Evening Visit

Maggie Foster hosted a two course luncheon on Monday to celebrate her birthday. She received flowers and other gifts and many friends called in the evening. Her twin brother Boyd visited during the evening.

Maggie Foster Boyd

Baptist Y W M L S Discuss Business After Supper

Mrs Thora Reynolds and Miss Nellie Wylie hosted the Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society last evening at Mrs Terry Mareh's home. A potluck supper was served in 86 30 and a business meeting followed with plans for the coming year. Twelve members attended.

Cherie McElhinney Guests at Supper and Shower

Miss Cherie McElhinney of Iowa City formerly Washington was honored at a cooperative supper and shower at the home of Dr and Mrs Fred Reid. Her marriage to Stewart Wilson of Iowa City is set for Saturday June 26. Attending were Mrs Jeannette McElhinney and other family friends from Iowa City.

Cherie McElhinney Towa City Washington Fred Reid Miss McElhinney Stewart Wilson Iowa City Jeannette McElhinney Julianne Josephine Joe Reid Frederick T. W. Harwood Mary Louise Stella Latchem Howard McCleery Nic Sam Mable Buckley

Bridge At Country Club After Breakfast

Bridge was played at two tables after the women’s breakfast at the Country Club clubhouse this morning. Mrs J O Sexton won the high prize, with Mrs Ralph Thompson second. Hostesses were Mrs KE B Hammer and Mrs Lester Orr, and fifteen attended. Irises filled the breakfast table. Guest was Mrs Ellis Negus, a new Washington bride. Hostesses next Wednesday are Mrs Ralph Thompson and Anita Pratt.

Country Club J. O. Sexton Ralph Thompson KE. B. Hammer Lester Orr Ellis Negus Washington Anita Pratt

Janet Sweet Birthday Party Held for Sixth Birthday

Janet Sweet celebrated her sixth birthday yesterday at 750 East Second St with eight girl friends. Miss Martha Jean Crossett supervised games while Miss Wilma Leet prepared the party meal and Mrs Carl Crossett baked a pink and white birthday cake. Two out of town guests attended, including Janet's aunt Miss Ella.

Janet Sweet Keith Sweet East Second St Janet Martha Jean Crossett Glrs Wihma Leet Carl Crossett Ella

Social calendar notes for church and club events

Calendar items list rescheduled Pythian Sisters picnic at Sunset park next Wednesday June 16. Includes Presbyterians class social at 2:30 p m with Mrs C E Root, several club meetings at Masonic Temple and various local organizations with hostesses named and times set. Some notices postponed and attendance urged.

Pythian Sisters Family Sunset Park Presbyterian Lediegible C. E. Root South ‘Third Avenue Pythian Past Chiefs Association Will Matucha East Main Street Masonic Temple Harvey Wagsoner Rebekah Club Cloyee Flefr de Lis Club Ncienceecisns Rural Woman's Club Asa Rowe Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society J T. Ostrus Iowa Avenue Maude Brown

Camp Fire Girls Host Supper in Sunset Park

Betty Neiswanger Betty Mc Kay and Janet Frey cooked suppers in Sunset park last evening with guardian Mrs. social present. U P Ladies Aid Society and Methodist Ladies Aid units set meetings with varied potlucks and lunches at Cedar River Manussier cottage Cone and other homes.

Betty Neiswanger Betty McKay Janet Frey Camp Fire Sunset Park U. P. Ladies Aid Society Mhnies Methodist Ladies Aid Society Jesse Busby 7Th Ave M. H. Sartor Washington St Charles Schiebel Lyle Wilcox James Brooks John Rittenhouse Manussier Cottage Cedar River Cone G. W. Manussier George Foster Unit No Byron Snider Iowa Ave Friendship Club Nellie Juzeter Lydia Juzeter

Wiener Roast Fun Among Former Sunday School Class

A Sunset park picnic last evening brought six former Sunday school classmates together for wiener roasting and a social night at Miss Flora Dodd s home. Participants included Mrs Nellie Renoux Miss Margaret Applegate Thelma Long Mary Rickey Flora Dodds and teacher Ella Gordon.

Sunset Park Flora Dodd Nellie Renoux Margaret Applegate Thelma Long Mary Rickey Flora Dodds Ella Gordon

Bonnie Lou Finke Birthday Party Sent Gifts in Crawfordsville

A birthday party was held for Bonnie Lou Finke in Crawfordsville with many boys and girls attending from noon to 4 pm. Dorothy Owens led games and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Le Finke and Dorothy Owens. Bonnie Lou received many gifts and a group photo was taken.

Crawfordsville le Finke Bonnie Lou Dorothy Owens Thostess Lil Finke

Dowell Event Menu Recounts Ash Baked Potatoes and Fried Foods

George Dowell describes a rustic meal featuring potatoes baked in ashes and fried foods alongside lettuce, cookies, and frozen items. The account lists simple fare associated with the occasion.

George Dowell Occasio

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