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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1939

Page

2

Des Moines Visitors and Local Stops Noted

Mr and Mrs Herman Treimer of Des Moines visited Mr and Mrs J Martin White and returned home today. Mrs Treimer is the former Nina Isenhart. Reister Bros advertise eggs 12c per dozen. Rev and Mrs Vernon H Carter and daughter Joyce returned from Davenport after attending a state Christian churches convention. Mr and Mrs Murray Smyth visited New London with their son in law and daughter. Mrs Ed Hanson and her mother Mrs H H Bissell left for Chicago this morning.

Herman Treimer Des Moines J. Martin White Treimer Nina Isenhart Vernon H. Carter Joyce Davenport State Convention of Christian Churches Murray Smyth New London Reymond Bonar Ed Hanson H. H. Bissell Chicago

Correction A P ad Spaghetti Prices Recalled

A clipped notice recalls A P and P ad items for prepared spaghetti two 15 percent oz cans at 13 cents. It also mentions a Fairfield meeting of the Fairfield Vic V post with recruits initiated and a Visitor House schedule from 12 to 8. Mrs Stewart Wilson of Iowa City linked to Charie McKihinney and Katherine Gibbs in New York.

the Journal Stewart Wilson Iowa City Charie McKihinney Washington Katherine Gibbs New York City

Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment delegates named

The Journal notes delegates to the state encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to be held in Council Bluffs next week: Jesse W. Radda Everette RK Burham and Cleo Shockey with aides Date Atkinson Fred Longer and John Pehler. Special chicken dinner funday served from 12 to 1. Mrs J N Irwin and others judged a Muscatine Garden Club flower show. Saturday marks last day to save on gas and electric bills from Iowa Southern Utilities Co.

Veterans of Foreigners Corneil Bluffs Jesse W. Radda Everette RK. Burham Cleo Shockey Date Atkinson Fred Longer John Pehler Iowa Southern Utilites Co

Muscatine Club Set to Host Washington Independents Sunday

Washington Independents visit Muscatine on Sunday for a semipro clash at 2 30 p m The Independents seek their elusive diamond victory after May 21 win over Ottumwa Advertiser and a series of recent one sided losses The Muscatine lineup features Burich Fuhr Heyde Campbell Buckwalter Mitchell and others with Wagenknecht returning to mound if fit.

Washington Independents Ottumwa Advertisere Muscatine Indees Indees Oxford Junction Oxford Wagenknecht Herm Wagenknecht Ray Whitehead Muscatine Pitt Kit" Campbell Sumner Cummings Dale Burich Dale Fuhr Dale Heyde Campbell Buckwalter Lyle “Punkin” Anderson Max Mitchell Whitehead Davenport High School Milt Montgomery Happy” Felsted

Major League Baseball Standings and Results Recount

National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 25 wins and a .685 percentage for 17 losses in action. New York, Chicago, and Pittsburgh follow with varying records as teams split results across Thursday games.

W. le Cincinnati Pittsburgh Gcneawro Chicago New York Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Ww. LL. Pet REGIE Cleveland Detroit Sauna Philadelphia Washington Detroit

Lucille Knox Delights at First Presbyterian Voice Recital

Lyric soprano Lucille Knox studied with Mrs. Milo T. Sorden and delivered a pleasing recital at the First Presbyterian church. Daryl Fetters on euphonium and John Yousling on piano accompanied. Knox impressed with challenging selections including Toi Que J aime and Bird Songs. Fetters earned an encore with Atlantic Zephyrs and Londonderry Air. the program featured decorative peonies and ferns on the stage.

Lucille Knox Milo T. Sorden First Presbyterian Church Daryl Fetters John Yousling Miss Knox Robert le Diable Meyerbeer Curran Mr. Fetters Atlantic Zephyrs Gardell Simons Londonderry Mr. Yousling

Past Matrons Club Meeting in Masonic Temple

The Past Matrons club met yesterday afternoon with seven members present in the absence of president Mrs. G W Manassier. Mrs. George McDaniel presided at the Masonic Temple gathering. Members are preparing a box for the Eastern Star home at Boone. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Bey and Mrs Howard McBride.

George McDaniel G. W. Manassier Masonic Temple Eastern Star Boone Fred Bey Howard McBride

Conrad Bride Edna Stonier Weds Charles Owen

Edna Stonier of Conrad and Charles Owen, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Owen of Monmouth, were married at noon yesterday in the bride's mother's home. The Methodist pastor officiated, with only immediate relatives present. The couple planned a honeymoon to Clear Lake and will reside in Iowa City after July 1. Mrs. Owen is a University of Iowa nursing graduate. Mr. Owen, a Monmouth College alumnus, is pursuing medical studies at Iowa.

Charles Owen C. A. Owen Monmouth, Jr Washington Edna Stonier Clear Lake Iowa City Owen School of Nursing University of Iowa Mr. Owen Washington High School College of Medicine Monmouth College Monmouth

Rural Woman's Club Holds Afternoon Program at Palmer Home

The Rural Woman's club met yesterday at Mrs. Charles Palmer's home with nine members and three guests Mrs. R. D. VanDorin Ruth Humston and Donna Ede of Columbus Junction. Mrs. Palmer led the business portion then presentations included Two Golden Days a paper on Company and a talk on The Control of Cancer.

Rural Woman's Club Charles Palmer R. D. VanDorin Ruth Humston Donna Ede Columbus Junction

Go-Getters 4-H Club Holds All Day Meeting

The Brighton Go-Getters met June 3 at Elsie and Laura Jean Stout's home. Six members attended. President called the meeting to order, minutes were read and approved. Mrs. Amos Stout demonstrated honey frosted creams and sponge cake. Plans were made for Rally Day. The next all day meeting is set for June 25.

Brighton Elsie Laura Jean Stout Amos Stout

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Martin Hostess

Mrs Ralph Martin hosted the O G T bridge club at her home with two tables. Guest Mrs Phil Vanerus won high score and travel prize went to Mrs Raviney Arnold. Mrs Bobe Kurtz joined as a guest, refreshments followed the card games.

Ralph Martin O.G.T Phil Vanerus Raviney Arnold Bobe Kurtz

Mrs McKay Hosts Walnut Woman's Club Meeting

Mrs Charles McKay entertained Walnut Woman's club members and guests yesterday afternoon. Roll call answered with My Treasures, followed by social time and refreshments. Next meeting in July will be with Mrs Harry Wentworth. Guests included Mrs Mary White, Mrs M Steele, Mrs G Dickerson, Mrs Propst, Ruthmary, Kathleen, Jessie Dunbar, Halene DeWolf and Mrs Ruth Derby, plus several children.

Charles McKay Walnut Woman's Club Harry Wentworth Mary White M. Steele G. Dickerson Propst Ruthmary Kathleen Jessie Dunbar Halene DeWolf Ruth Derby

Mr and Mrs H M Lee and Daughters Head Home to Chicago

Mr H M Lee and his wife with daughters Margaret Eleanor and Carolyn leave tomorrow morning from Mrs J O Sexton’s home for their Chicago residence. The Lees have been visiting at Mrs Sexton’s house.

H. M. Lee Margaret Eleanor Carolyn J. O. Sexton Chicago

Special children's matinee at American Exposition

Mrs. W. ST. Duncan returned from Garwin after three weeks with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold Rider. She helped care for her new grandson Tom Duncan Rider while at the Rider home. Five cents on all rides and shows as a special matinee event.

W. ST. Duncan Garwin Harold Rider Tom Duncan Rider

Fleur-de-lis Club Luncheon at G Foster Home

Fleur-de-lis club members and guests attend a luncheon at Mrs. George Foster’s home with 26 women present. Mrs. Al Crone assisted. bouquets and a centerpiece noted. Afterward, guests joined games. a brief meeting announced Ruth Stewart’s upcoming wedding on June 17 at United Presbyterian Church.

Fleur-de-li George Foster al Crone Foster Ruth Stewart Cloyce Stewart Pearl Parcell Gertrude Anderson Emily Lins Harry Drake Phyllis Crone Walter Jarrard Mike Flynn Ray Bell John A. Stewart Ruth United Presbyterian Church

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meets Mrs Ferne Leeper

The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society met with Mrs Ferne Leeper on Thursday afternoon. Twenty-one members attended. Clara Byers of Washington was honored with a gift shower. The roll call featured remarks about the flag, the entertainment committee spoke on flag history, two songs were sung, including the Star Spangled Banner and Columbus the Gem of the Ocean.

Pilotburg

Dinner at Country Club Hosts 160 Members and Guests

The club dinner at the clubhouse drew 160 attendees including four out of town guests into a well decorated event. Mrs. J. M Lloyd presided as master of ceremonies and introduced club children who performed dances linked to a prior recital. Ferdinand the Bull by Dicky McCleery and Teddy Springman stole the show with a humorous skit. Bridge followed and plans were announced for next Wednesday’s luncheon and Wellman women’s tournament participation.

E. EB. Stutsman William Livingston Washington, D. C H. M. Lee Chicago J. M Lloyd Billie Hanson Ferdinand the Bull Dicky McCleery Teddy Springman Wellman

Harmony Club Shower Honors Barbara Brooks Bride Elect

Harmony Club hosted a shower for Barbara Brooks a June bride elect at the home of Mrs. Joe McGraw on Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen members and seven guests attended with dress descriptions and several dresses shown. Entertainment included contests led by Mrs. Paul Mayer and Mrs. Tommy Harvey. Virginia Mc Laughlin sang I Love You Truly before gifts were presented by Deborah Brenneman.

Barbara Brooks Harmony Club Joe McGraw Paul Mayer Tommy Harvey Virginia McLaughlin Carrie Jacobs Bond Miss Brooks Deborah Brenneman Ruth McGraw H. J. Brenneman Malcolm Montgomery Will McConnell Roberta Wheelan Julia Harvey

Local family returns from Wellman visit and fishing trip

Mrs. KE. D. Morrison Jr. and her son Eddie came home last night from Wellman where they visited Mrs. Morrison's mother Mrs. B. J. Coffey since Sunday. Mr. Morrison is due back tonight from a Minnesota fishing trip near Walker after leaving Saturday with Keota men.

KE. D. Morrison, Jr Eddie Wellman Mis. Morrison B. J. Coffey Mr. Morrison Minnesota Walker Keota

Hospital Notes Additions and Discharges

Leota Brown had a tonsillectomy this morning and Kathleen Dunbar underwent an appendectomy today. Bernice Cole of Riverside was discharged yesterday afternoon while Mrs Nick Tinnes of Keota was admitted for treatment yesterday afternoon.

Leota Brown Kathleen Dunbar Bernice Cole Riverside Nick Tinnes Keota

Picnic Dinner at F. Morgan Home Near Columbus Junc

A Sunday picnic dinner was held at the Freda Morgan home two miles north of Columbus Junction. Attendees from Muscatine and nearby towns included Frank Adams, Bill Smith, Ed Morgan, James Adams, Edna Morgan, Charles Morgan, Tony Morgan, Frances Morgan, R R Knottnerus, Mary Prymek and others. Ice cream and cake complemented the noon meal.

Freda Morgan Columbus Junction Frank Adams Bill Smith Mra Ed Morgan James Adams Edna Morgan Muscatine Charles Morgan Grandview Tony Morgan Frances Morgan RR. R., Knottnerus and Sons Mary W. Prymek Ainsworth

Mrs Lee Craig Hosts White Way Club Meeting

Mrs Wee Craig entertained the White Way club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Twelve members answered roll call with A Cure for the Blues. Contests and prizes honored the most proficient. Mrs Merle Eckels and Pearl Smith won. A two course luncheon closed the pleasant meeting. Next gathering will be with Mrs Howard Stewart on June 27.

Wee Craig White Way Club Merle Eckels Pearl Smith Howard Stewart

Methodist Sunday School Practices for Children’s Day

The primary department will practice for Children’s Day on Friday Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the church. General Sunday school staff oversee the sessions with emphasis on preparing young members for the celebration.

The Methodist Sunday School

Ladies Aid Meeting at West Chester Church

The Methodist Ladies Aid society will meet at the church in West Chester on Wednesday June 14. Mrs Lafe Stout chairs the serving committee per Mrs Edna Daniels Mrs Fred Fordiash Mrs Lou gener Miss Anna Ross and Mrs red Bauer are named attendees and organizers for the event.

West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society Lafe Stout Edna Daniels Fred Fordiash Lougener Anna Ross Red Bauer Wesleyan Missionary Society Charles Davis Rooster Club Ralph Stewart West Chester M.E Ladies Aid

Social Calendar Frid ay Open House Honors Livingston

Open house honor for Mr and Mrs William Livingston set Friday 7:30 to 10. Licence for Mr and Mrs W L Livingston 703 North Iowa Avenue listed. District nurses meeting Saturday includes luncheon and bake sale at North Side cafe. Sunday event details continue. Continuous notices note community cooperative events through the week.

William Livingston W. Livingston North Iowa Avenue North Side Cafe Washington Cleaners C.E. Young People of Christian Church

Gibson Reunion Marks Keota Gathering

The Gibson family reunion took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Preshwaters in Keota last Sunday with 28 attendees. Guests traveled from Chicago Cedar Rapids Fort Madison and Washington and included Mrs Mary Keig and son Gibson Mrs Fe A Barden and daughters Nancy and Alice and many others.

KBOTA Gibson Howard Preshwaters Ralph Dobson Washington Mary Keig Phil Mercer Nancy Chicago Fe. A. Barden Alice Cedar Rapids William Herbrechtsmeyer Billy Dickie Charles City Ruth Gibson Ft. Madison Dick Barden Ned Barden

Mrs. Anna Landau Hosts Friendly Neighbors Club

The Friendly Neighbors club met Wednesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Anna Landau and six members present. Guests included Mrs. Charles Barthelow and her children. A brief business meeting was followed by social visiting and refreshments served by Mrs. Landau and her daughter Marie.

Friendly Neighbors Club Anna Landau Charles Barthelow

Birthdays Honored at Dinner in McCall Home

Mrs. Harry McCall hosted a dinner honoring her husband Harry McCall on his birthday anniversary and Harry Turner whose birthday was June 8. Guests included Mrs. Harry Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Elder. Red glassware decor and burnt sugar angel food cake made from a special recipe complemented the occasion.

Harry McCall Harry Turner Orville Elder

Charles Browns of Wellman Are Dinner Honorees

Mr and Mrs Chas VU Brown of Wellman celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a noon picnic dinner at the Miller home. A large group attended including relatives from Wellman Washington and Cedar Rapids. open house followed from 2 to 6 pm with brick ice cream and cake featuring a silver wedding bell.

Wellman Chas. VU. Brown RE D Miller Brown Arlis Maralyn Kk. D. Miller Joyce Jay Roger Etta Rogers Sehimley Carrie Marner Bert Deen Morris Miller Mary Patricia Lancing Michigan W. G. Brown Name Wilson Rollie Ronald Walter Bachman Harry Brasich Larry Geraldine Pleasant Lewis Smith Glenn Beemblossem Ada Mae Velmaa Estella Schuman J. C. Nicola Milton Maas Eleanor Wantile Washington Charles Bush Cedar Rapids E. H. Reif Kalona Milford Shettler Ella Weller Edith Weller Joan Noftginger Betty Leeper Janie Leeper Otto Bell Jon Brown Marian Bulah Louis

Many Happy Returns Birthday Honorees Listed

Janet Sweet turns eight and several others have birthdays today. Mrs Frank McCaulley Mrs Edith Miller Charles Hotle James Marsh Mrs Mary Viasek Frank Dvorak John May of Ainsworth Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville Mrs J T Wenger Wayland Mrs Oren Romine East Seventy Six Patricia Anne Kallaus seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kallaus.

Frank McCaulley Edith Miller Charles Hotle James Marsh Mary Viasek Frank Dvorak John May Ainsworth Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville J. T. Wenger Wayland Oren Romine East Seventy- Six Patricia Anne Kallaus Charles Kallaus

Missionary Group at Prairie Flower Holds July Meeting

Nineteen members of the Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. F. Rittenhouse home. Devotions were led by Mrs. W. D. Booth and Mrs. William Gamon with scripture from St. Mark. The president Mrs. G. K. Scott conducted a business session. Three guests attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess and two helpers. The next meeting will be in July with Rolland Benson and William Gamon.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society J. F. Rittenhouse W. D. Booth William Gamon Gamon St. Mark's BE. L. Smith Merritt Booth Velma Booth China 9. K. Scott Rolland Benson H. J. Myers

Northern Star 4-H Club Meeting Preparations

Members of the Northern Star 4-H club met Monday afternoon at Ruth Foster's home to plan Rally Day activities. Helen Foster participated in the session and helped with the preparations.

Riem Northern Star 4-H Ruth Foster

Upstreamers Tea for Mothers by Presbyterian Class

The Upstreamers class at the Presbyterian church hosted a mothers tea in the church parlors. June Longer welcomed guests, with Mrs. Harry Turner replying. A violin duet by Whith Gillespie and Dorothy Buwer, piano by Joan Michels, Lorene Anderson piano solos, Ruth Michels marimba solos, and Dorothy Turner poetry honored mothers. Tea followed the program with Edith Crandall and Lorene Anderson leading service.

Presbyterian Church Harry Turner Whith Gillespie Dorothy Buwer Joan Michels Lorene Anderson Ruth Michels Dorothy Turner Osther Goodlander Edna Shaeffer Rosalie Hysall Marjorie Carlson June Longer Charlotte Marshall Edith Crandall Mary Dreckmeter Wahneetah Goodwin Rennie Dawson

Janet Sweet Hosts Three Little Fishies Birthday Party

Janet Sweet held an afternoon birthday party with a Three Little Fishies theme for her eighth birthday. The centerpiece featured a fishbowl with three fish, fish-shaped balloons, and candy fish in mini bowls. Mrs Carl Crossett baked the fish themed cake, Wilma Leet and Martha Jean Leet helped serve refreshments, and guests from West Chester and nearby towns joined in games and a fish pool for prizes.

Janet Sweet Carl Crossett Wilma Leet Martha Jean Elda Ruth Patty Peggy MacDowell Mary Elizabeth Kinnin Nancy Lee Freshwaters West Chester Coline Aliams Marilyn Jean Leet Anna Crone Colleen Barbara Godwin Joan Trojovsky Marilyn Jean Cox

Mrs Myral Smith Hosts Braden Club Meeting

Mrs Myral Smith hosted eleven Braden club members and one guest Mrs John McConahay at her home on Wednesday afternoon Contests provided the main entertainment and an ice cream supper was planned for July 6 at the Bruce Jones home A harvest table was used to close the meeting with Mrs Wilfred Smith helping the hostess

Myral Smith Braden Club John McConahay Brucet Jones Wilfred Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Side Centennial Centennial Whisker Club Wolf Floral CO South Side Square Reister Bros Binny’ Blair Dale Atkinson Earl Lemley Fairfield Vic W. Post J. N. Irwin C. CC. Wilson Eunice Waymeck Arthur Krause Irene Yard Muscatine Garden Club Fin Muscatine B. F. Bostwick, Jr D. D. Davis Hanks Moore McLellan Do. M. Logan Muscatine Club Blatt NER Whrven Conrad Go-Getters 4-H Bridge Club Martin Mrs. McKay Whiskey Club Homer Stephen Optometriat West Side Fleur-de-lis G. Foster Pilotburg Society Ferne Leeper Country Club F. Morgan Home Mrs. Lee Craig McCall Charles Browns Lisi Colette Keith Sweet Prairie Flower Helen Foster Upstreamers Her
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