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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

3

Lillian Berry and Victor Westphal To Wed June 27

Theta Bridge club members learned at Mrs. William Sitler’s home that Lillian Berry and Victor Westphal will marry June 27 at the Berry home in Davenport. The event followed a bridge gathering with Pleasant Plain alumni and other guests.

Lillian Berry Victor Westphal Theta Bridge William Sitler Alice Shelangoski F. E. Berry Davenport Miss Berry Pleasant Plain High School Pleasant Plain Theta Club Raymond Stacy Brighton Lucille Mineart Dorothy Shively Miss Mineart Mildred Brown Stacy

Farewell Courtesy at D. N. Anwyl’s Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Anwyl entertained neighbors soon to leave Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Williams and Miss Laura Kinspahr at dinner. Mrs Williams sister Mrs. Charles Heldt of Casper Wyoming attended. Harry Anderson assisted. The table centerpiece featured pansies.

D. N. Anwyl C. S. Williams Laura Kinspahr Williams Charles Heldt Casper, Wyo Harry Anderson

Marriages at the Junction in Columbus Junction

Miss Esther Adelyn Moats daughter of L. E. Moats Scotch Grove and Clarence C Coffin son of J. F. Coffin Conesville were wed Wednesday at the bride’s home. Attendants were Deborah Coffin and Kenneth Moats. The ceremony featured sunburst roses and ferns, yellow and white decor, and a two course luncheon. The bride wore white silk organdie and bouquet of white carnations swainsonia maiden hair ferns. Easther Sinclair played Mendelssohn Wedding March. Lorena Maxwell

Columbus Junction Esther Adelyn Moats L. E. Moats Scotch Grove Clarence CC. Coffin J. F. Coffin Conesville Deborah Coffin Kenneth Moats Easther Sinclair Mendelssohn Lorena Maxwell

Eastern Star Evening With Dinner And Initiation

The Eastern Star meets Thursday with a 6:30 p m cooperative dinner followed by an 8:00 pm initiation. A program and refreshments conclude the event. Members should bring one dish plus sandwich and table service. meat and coffee provided. Mrs Howard McBride, worthy matron, announces the plans.

Eastern Star Meeting Howard McBride

Mrs. Sartor to Lead W C T U Meeting Thursday

Mrs M H Sartor will lead the W C T U gathering at 2 30 P M Thursday at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Hawthorne The study topic is Exhibits and Fairs with a Bible reference from Numbers 21 4 to 9

M. H. Sartor Elizabeth Hawthorne

U P Young Women Plan Mission Meet

United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society sets 2:30 Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Jay Brewer hosting. Miss Jane Stewart leads devotions and the program is by Mrs. Lloyd Walker and Mrs. Donald McLaughlin.

Jay Brewer United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society Jane Stewart Lloyd Walker Donald McLaughliin

Reunion of Singletons Here Sunday

Singleton relatives gathered at Sunset Park for a reunion on Sunday June 9 1926 and plan the second Sunday in August gathering at the same park. The list includes many families from North English Keota Pleasant Plain Ollie Richland and Vinton with details on attendees and their relations.

Singleton Sunset Park Vern Singleton Wayne and Dale Marvin Summitt Rs. Layton Claypool Harold Oyd Marilyn Baby Ver Jones Davenport Ross Singleton David Arthur Meeker Vern Meeker Keith Richard Keota W. M. Dawson W. H. Singleton Pleasant Plain Frank Farris Dorothy Thelma Lillian Billie Ballard Mr. Peck Floyd Singleton Glenn West Homer Floyd Ollie Harry Hill Weber Richland Mark Waggoner Kenneth Violet Brighton Otis Waggoner Josephine Dorothy Chianger Vinton Andy Farris Margret Brann Cone Rob Washington Francis Singleton Elsie Broek

Conesville Bride and Bridegroom Tie The Knot

Conesville resident Miss Virginia Stouffer Cedar Rapids sang two duets with a partner, and Mrs Coffin taught the primary grade for four years. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Conesville where Mr Coffin works with his father. Reed Littrell marriage announced for Ruth Alyce Littrell and Orville Reed set June 1 at Kahoka Missouri with plans to live nearby.

Conesville Virginia Stouffer Cedar Rapids Ruth Alyce Littrell Lloyd Littrell Letts Orville Reed David Reed Columbus Junction Kahoka

Presbyterian Ladies Invite Home Department Social

The Presbyterian Ladies Bible class invites Home Department members to a social gathering Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. L. Dodds 720 East Washington Street.

Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Home Department T. L. Dodds East Washington Street

Guests from Thayer Honored on Sunday

Mrs. Alice Lattferly and daughter Mrs. Joe Gripp of Thayer Iowa were honored at a family dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs. F M Smith near Crawfordsville. Others present included Mr. and Mrs C M Maxwell Wellman Mr and Mrs John McConahey Mr Union and Mr and Mrs Will Richards and two children and Donald Wilfred Merle and Myprai Smith and their wives.

Alice Lattferly Joe Gripp Thayer Iowa F. M. Smith Crawfordsville C. M. Maxwell Wellman John McConahey Union Will Richards Donald Wilfred Merle Myprai Smith

Social calendar outlines weekly club events

Past Noble Grand circle pot luck and church studies on Tuesday. Wednesday features Christian church family night and multiple club activities. Friday lists luncheons at Sunset Park and numerous host addresses for the Rural and Methodist groups.

Noble Grand Circle C. O. F. Hall Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Church Harmony Club James Swifts Poeier'ebann Sexton Ween Pythian Sisters Ha! Hye A. H. J E. S Masonic Temple W. C Church Methodist Sunset Park Eeel Young T. J. Berdo E. West Chester Jay Brewer Eligeneth Hawthorne

Junction Girl Weds Teacher From Illinois

Miss Martha Smylie daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Smylie of Columbus Junction wed Edison Kochenderfer a Maywood Illinois teacher in the United Presbyterian church Burlington in a single ring ceremony attended by fifteen relatives. Rev R W Jamison read the service. The couple will study at the University of Illinois. he will pursue a doctoral degree while she continues teaching at Maywood. They will reside in Maywood.

Columbus Junction Martha Smylie R. F. Smylie Edison Kochenderfer Maywood Ill United Presbyterian Church Burlington R. W. Jamison United Presbyterian Church of Columbus City Burdine Smythe Misa Kathlee Boone Lohengrin Irene Alsip Alfred Frier Kochenderfer Oak Park Teachers’ College Wisconsin University of Iowa Kochenderser University of Illinois

Church Night for Christians Dinner and Program

A church night dinner and program is scheduled at the Christian church this Wednesday evening at 7 p m. A potluck dinner will be served followed by a program for attendees.

The Christian Church

Favorite Recipes From Mrs Plumly and Crawffordsville Ladies

Recipes from Mrs. Clifford Plumly and Crawfordsville Methodist Ladies reveal dishes such as Cranberry Ice Cherry Ice Lemon Ice and Wild Rice Stuffing for Game or Fish. The notes include sauces dressings pickles and a Chicken or Meat Pie with detailed ratios methods and serving guidance.

Clifford Plumly M. E. Dicken Crawffordsville Plumly Dainties

Delegates Named by U P Mission Group at Luncheon

United Presbyterian Women Missionary Society afternoon section selected delegates to the Keokuk Pres byterial Mission meeting on June 18 at Morning Sun. Named were Mrs. J A Porter Mrs John Masson Mrs T J McElhinney Mrs C Harry Davis and Mrs J C Boice. Alternates listed. Luncheon and business meeting held at the church with 17 present.

United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Keokuk J. A. Porter John Masson T. J. McElhinney C. Harry Davis J. C. Boice D. N. Anwyl Green Squire de Patterson Crawford Mildred Guthrie Oscar George G. W. Hiay Pennsylvania George Maxwell Jennie Cook Elizabeth Lease Sterling Kans Hilltop Ariz John McCall Lease Chicago Wiley Home Dorcas Society George Miller Cyrua Bush Dorothy Turnipsed Ellis Finke Prairie Flower Prairrie Flower Church Mary Phillips Val Fuhr C. E. Strong John Shebeck Lawrence Howell Harry Rittenhouse

1905th Birthday Celebration of the Christian Church

A note marks a Pentecost Sunday observance celebrating the 1905th birthday of the Christian church. The reference frames the day as a milestone in church history and liturgical calendar.

Wellman Bride Shower Honors Mrs Orlo Green

Mrs Carl Bauer hosted a shower honoring Mrs Orlo Green formerly Miss Louise Nicholson. The couple wed June 4 at the Nicholson home near East Pleasant Plain and returned for a reception at the groom's parents home. Guests included Nicholson family members Green relatives and local friends.

T. O. Nicholson Carol Fast Pleasant Plain Mary Green Clyde Stoutner Helen and Clyde Jr Albert Stoutner Keota Omer Green Lester Disney Lynn Helen Wade

Party Here Honoring Bride from Junction

Mrs Ralph Howell formerly Miss Henrietta Wilson of Columbus Junction was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Lois Holland and Mrs Ralph Borman at the Holland home. Bridge was played at two tables and three young helpers assisted.

Ralph Howell Henrietta Wilson Columbus Junction Lois Holland Ralph Borman Holland Marilyn Janet Miller Donald Meyer Theodore Meyer Ralph McCreedy Harry

Flag Day Celebration Planned by D A R at Historic Cabin

D A R members arrange Flag Day at a cabin with preparations for an outdoor picnic and program. A 2 30 business meeting led by Mrs A Anderson precedes a 4 pm ceremony and 5 30 cooperative picnic. Hosts include Mrs R S Warfel Mrs T W Harwood Mrs Fred Mauthe and Miss Helen Wilson.

Daughters of the American Revolution Women's Patriotic Organizations A. Anderson R. S. Warfel T. W. Harwood Fred Mauthe Helen Wilson McGuffey

Local social noting entries from Ames and Dayton

The item lists Mrs Ralph Howell Miller and Mrs Clarence Goff along with distant attendees Miss Beulah Bower of Ames and Mrs Kay Body of Dayton, reflecting a social gathering segment.

Indiana Visitors Honored at Roths Home

Mr and Mrs John Roth and their son Richard hosted thirty relatives for a noon dinner in June at their North Marion avenue home. An aunt and four cousins from Fort Wayne Indiana visited briefly for a festive social gathering with a sumptuous meal and lively children.

John Roth Richard North Marion Avenue Ft. Wayne Indiana

Regular meeting notices and flag day gathering announced

The announcement lists a regular meeting of the K of with officers to be elected. Members are urged to meet at the courthouse at 3 30 Friday afternoon June 14 to attend a flag day program at Sunset Park at 4 with a cooperative supper to follow.

Woor. CC Sunset Park

Richard Knapp Returns Home From Chicago Trip

Richard Knapp returned home from a trip to Chicago with the Wolfe Bros and his cousins. This was Richard's second trip.

Prairie Flower Chicago Martha G_ Thrasher Richard Knapp Wolfe Bros Richard

Many Happy Returns in Community Birthdays

T J McElhinney turns 86 and plans a June 28 Three Quarter Century club party at Washington Country Club. Other birthdays include Mrs Dale Peters Bea Wilson Wilna Norman and Carl Fischer. Luella Sojka celebrated her fourth birthday with friends Darlene Norman Nadine Gorman Viola Evelyn Marek Nellie Horak Mary Cherwaker and others.

T. J. McElhinney Washington Country Club Dale Peters Ainsworth Bea Wilson Lawrence Wilson Wilna Norman Carl Fischer Luella Sojka Luella Darlene Norman Sojka Nadine Gorman Cedar Rapids Viola Evelyn Marek Nellie Horak Mary Cherwaker Mary Catherine Ralph Knotek Elmer Hazel George Nadine Sojka Charles Sojka

Why Club Girls Perform Opera in Washington Rally

4 H club girls in Iowa study and perform scenes from The Bohemian Girl at a Washington county rally in the high school auditorium. Edith Barker explains opera’s appeal and the study program guiding the girls who will sing and act as Gypsy Queen Arline and dancers. Visitors invited to 1 30 p m Wednesday show.

Washington County Iowa Martha Arline Edith Barker Fannie Buchanan Washington High School

Pangans of Magaia Shun Money for Daily Rice and Tobacco

The Pangans of Magaia are described as unique for rejecting money. When asked to work they accept no pay beyond a daily ration of rice and tobacco. If given excess pay they flee, wary of generosity.

Magaia Earth

Tongue colors indicate health and digestive inflammation in dogs

The healthy dog tongue is soft, moist and pink. dark red tongues signal digestive tract inflammation, with browner tones indicating greater inflammation in the membranes.

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