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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

3

Wilma Kurtz and Charles Biklen Repeat Vows

An informal First Methodist ceremony in Wapello united Wilma Kurtz and Charles Carstens Biklen. Pastor John R. Fraser officiated the single ring rite as families gathered. the couple plans to reside in Wapello after June 20, with Biklen employed by a Burlington paper company and in business with his father.

First Methodist Church Wilma Kurtz Frank Kurtz Charles Carstens Biklen Wapello Herman Biklen R. C. Keagy D. M. Kurtz Burlington Edna Klein Gounod Love

Mrs Will Bealer Hosts Good Will Club Picnic

Mrs Will Bealer hosted the Good Will club yesterday at the T B Hoxworth home with a picnic dinner after noon. Guests included Mrs M J Mayeau of Wheaton Illinois Mrs Paul Peiffer Mrs J H Thompson Evelyn Hexworth and thirteen members. The business meeting was led by vice president Mrs Jake Fisher and officers were elected: Clara Foreman president Frank Mayhew vice president L L Lemley secretary Bertha Myers assistant secretary A C Ruegsegger treasurer Glen Hayes reporter.

Will Bealer Good Will Club T. B. Hoxworth M. J. Mayeau Wheaton, Ill Paul Peiffer J. H. Thompson Evelyn Hexworth Jake Fisher Clara Foreman Frank Mayhew L. L. Lemley Bertha Myers A. C. Ruegsegger Glen Hayes Club Friends

D A R to observe Flag Day at Cabin

Members of the Washington chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution plan to observe Flag Day at the Log Cabin on Saturday afternoon June 14. The meeting begins at three o clock with a short program and guests Mrs. McGuire state librarian Burling ton will report on the Continental Congress and Mrs G A Chilgren Burlington is expected to attend. The cabin has been cleaned and is ready for the party. A picnic supper will follow the program with a rain plan for indoors.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Log Cabin McGuire Burlington Continental Congress G. A. Chilgren

Wedding guests travel from Wapello to Michigan trip

In Wapello the couple spent a few hours with Mr Biklen's father who could not attend the ceremony due to a two month illness. Out of town guests included Mrs Fraser Lulu Biklen and Barry Biklen of Wapello. The wedding trip will be in Michigan.

Wapello Mr. Biklen Mrs. Fraser Lulu Biklen Barry Biklen Michigan

Social Calendar Recaps Meetings and Meetings and Picnics

Notices show a series of church and club gatherings. O F S regular meeting at Masonic Temple 8 p.m. with pot luck supper at 6 30. Loyal Woman's class and U P Ladies Aid meet in afternoon and 2 30 respectively. Numerous Methodist units plan Friday activities including picnics at 6 30 p.m. at various homes and Sunset Park co op suppers with transport arrangements. a busy social calendar with multiple addresses and hosts listed.

Briday Loyal Woman's Class Baptist Church Nellie Sutton U.P. Ladies Aid Society Noble Grand Circle P.m C.F. Hall Friendship Club M. Campbell Methodist Church Rebecca Laubach S. Ave. D Harry Drake Scott Wilcox John Rittenhouse E. E. Stutsman W. Main St O. E. Schmitt Sunset Park Ward McCutcheon Iowa Ave Herman Wallace P. N. Etter Darrel Ross S. Lrd Ave

Missionary Group Meets With Mrs Masson in Church

The Associate Presbyterian church missionary society met last evening with Mrs George Masson. Elizabeth Dawson led a program on mission work in Central and South America. Etna Dawson gave devotions and Mary Atchison reported as secretary-treasurer. The group planned to obtain material and sew a Red Cross comforter at the next meeting.

The Missionary Society of the Associate Presbyterian Church George Masson Elizabeth Dawson Central South America Etna Dawson Mary Atchison Red Cross

Pythian Sisters Dinner Held at K P Hall

Thirty five attended the Pythian Sisters dinner at K P hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ernest Miller Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. H G Miller led the committee. Pinochle followed with high scores by Mrs Nola Faulkner and Walter Anderson. The next dinner will be a Sunset park picnic during July and August closures.

K.P. Hall Ernest Miller Walter Anderson H. G. Miller Nola Faulkner Sunset Park

Local luncheon and club events postponed and rescheduled

A luncheon at Mrs Henry Bowes home 8 miles southeast is noted. Unit 5 of the M BE Church picnic is canceled and a later date will be set. Saturday DAR meets 2:30 at Lee Cabin in a park with a pot luck supper. Monday Rainbow Girls meet 4:20 pm at Sunset Park with a picnic dish and self service. Meeting at Masonic temple after the picnic.

Henry Bowes M. BE. Church Dar Lee Cabin Sunset Park Masonic Temple

Many Happy Returns Birthday and Anniversary Notes

Jeanne Embree turns 11 as her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Embree celebrate. Dorothy Mc Gaffey marked wedlock day as she shares birthday. Sam McCleery begins birthday at army camp. Richard Knapp Catherine Beenblossom and Junior Bishop also noted birthdays. Helen Sheetz is 16 today near Keota. R J McFarlane celebrates 40th anniversary as Glenn and wife visit from Red Cloud for 18th anniversary.

Jeanne Embree Joe Embree Richard Knapp Clayde Knupp Catherine Beenblossom Lexington Helen Sheetz Otto Sheetz Keota R. J. McFarlane Glenn McFarlane Red Cloud, Neb

Just Us Club Hosts Flag Day Meeting With Mrs Messer

The Just Us Club met with Mrs. Howard Messer on Wednesday with ten members present. Guests included the hostess's daughter and children from near Hedrick. Contests themed to Flag Day June 14 awarded prizes to Mrs. Beggs, Mrs. Dayton, and Mrs. Bush. A Red Cross talk followed, cut work distributed, and refreshments served. Mrs Dayton welcomed back after a western trip.

Just Us Club Howard Messer Paul Benell Janice Larry Near Hedrick A. W. Yard Pearl Parcell W. C. Beggs J. D. Dayton Cy Bush Parcell H. S. Meek Katherine Latta Red Cross L. W. Harding Ruth Benell

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meets With Mrs. F. Stransky

June gathering at Mrs. Frank Stransky’s home brings twelve members together with co hosts Mrs. James Chalupa and Mrs. Carl D. Anderson presiding. Rev DeKoning leads prayers and highlights the Gannon duo’s Old People’s Home in Pella. A school day program follows with readings and arithmetic lessons, plus refreshments from hostesses assisted by Allison Maas and Marion Stransky.

Pilotburg Allison Maas Marion Stransky

Parker House Rolls Origin in Boston Style

The Parker House rolls originate from Parker House in Boston reflecting a classic New England bakery tradition. The note highlights the culinary link between the famed Boston establishment and its famous dinner rolls.

Boston

Linger Longer Club Meets at E P Rich Home

The Linger Longer club gathered yesterday at the home of Mrs. Ed Rich with Mrs. Dale Atkinson as co hostess. Fifteen members, seven children and a guest Lois Hoyle attended. Tea towels were given to Mrs. H J Brennemann for her birthday. Mrs. Harvey Meek outlined Red Cross sewing needs and brought materials for making items. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Everett Smith and Mrs. Katie Smith as co hosts.

Ed Rich Dale Atkinson Lois Hoyle H. J. Brennemann Harvey Meek Red Cross Everett Smith Katie Smith

Post-nuptial Party Honors Mrs. Parrish

Mrs. R. C. Risk hosted a post-nuptial party last evening honoring Mrs. Juanita Mathers Parrish. Guests played pinochle into the night, enjoying light refreshments and social conversation.

Parrish R. C. Risk Juanita Mathers Parrish

Cherries at Amboy Bruised by High Winds

Amboy report notes cherry crops damaged by strong winds the other evening. Community updates include Connie White visiting grandparents D W Griffiths, Everette Stewart delivering cattle to Chicago, Mrs Roger Colthurst visiting Waterloo relatives, and a Clyde Dawson home family reunion. Elizabeth Dea returns home for summer vacation from junior college and joins family activities with Dea relatives attending Flynn Putman wedding in Washington. Elizabeth and friends visit Lake McBride and call on Mr and Mrs J E Adams.

Amboy Connie White D. W. Griffith Everette Stewart Chicago Roger Colthurst Waterloo Clyde Dawson Carl Frank Luper Elizabeth Dea Franklin Dea Pipe Line Washington Dea Flynn-Putman W. J. Dea John W. C. Richards Havre Lake McBride Elizabeth J. E. Adams

Underarm Deodorants Once Seen as Her’s Domain

Most men have moved beyond the notion that deodorants are only for women and now take the same precautions against odor as women in the family.

Tables with honors at Kennedy Woods wedding

Tables with honors went to Mrs. J. L. Kennedy and Mrs. Marie Woods. The centerpiece on the dining table was a four tier cake decorated with pink roses surrounded by pink roses. Lighted tapers and bowls of pink roses daisies and blue ragged robins framed the cake. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Edna Dowell. Refreshments were served at quarter tables each with a summer flower centerpiece. A pink and white color scheme framed the reception. The guest of honor received many gifts.

J. L. Kennedy Marie Woods Edna Dowell

Eighteen Women at Golf Luncheon

Eighteen women golfers enjoyed a cooperative luncheon yesterday at the Country Club with morning and afternoon golf. Mrs. I. W. Schenefelt won the prize golf ball for the low putt count in the morning while Mrs. A. W. Clow took the afternoon prize in a one club tournament. Plans were announced for a mixed two ball foursome next Wednesday evening followed by a pot luck supper at the clubhouse.

I. W. Schenefelt A. W. Clow

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