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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

2

First season potatoes arrive from Schulty garden

Charles Schulty brings in his own garden potatoes as the season’s first. Miss Helen Hobbs returns home from Oelwein high school with her parents the Hobbses near West Chester receive a Legion medal for top history grades. Billy Cox visits from Iowa City and will summer with his parents J W and J C Cox. Miss Mary Louise Harwood leaves for Des Moines for a summer playground supervisor post. Ray C Tracy visits his daughter in Ottumwa. Mrs Ellis Negus starts work as a Rockwood’s saleslady.

Helen Hobbs Oelwein Will Hobbs West Chester Oele?wein American Legion Post Billy Cox Iowa City University of Trowa J. W. Cox Billy Mary Louise Harwood Des Moines T W. Harwood Ray C. Tracy Ottumwa Robert Hannah Ellis Negus Rockwood

Local Social Notes From Rock Island and Nearby Areas

Miss Mary Dougall visits from St. Anthony's Hospital in Rock Island with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dougal. Port Byron guests include Miss Edris Nelson and the Nelsons family. Mrs. Glenn Wilson travels with Dorothy Ellis and Bernard Glasgow to Iowa City. The Devinport carnival draws Ilson family and friends. Beverly joins Ted Brown and Mrs Jensen for a California trip. Shoppers include Mrs. William Anwy and H. C. Hicks party. Richard Johnson Jr from Coe College returns home with parents.

Mary Dougall St. Anthony's Hospital Rock Island, Ill Joe Dougal Richard Johnson Edris Nelson O. G. Nelson Glenn Wilson Iowa City Dorothy Ellis Bernard Glasgow Mrs. Ilson Joan Miss Ellis Mr. Glasgow Devonport Ted Brown Beverly John C. Jensen Fort Wayne Ind California William Anwy Lyle Crawfordsville H. C. Hicks Columbus Junction Richard Johnson, Jr Coe College Cedar Rapids

Just Us Club Plans Last Day of School Program

Just Us club members will hold a last day of school program at their meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs J Db Dayton 218 East Main street. Members are to bring their lunch. meeting begins at 1 pm.

Just Us Club J. Db. Dayton East Main Street

Weekend visit notes from Washington area

Mr and Mrs Ivan Cummings and daughter Maxine of Des Moines arrived Saturday night to visit Mrs Cummings parents Mr and Mrs CC Beatty and other relatives. Janet Parizek of Iowa City visits in the home of Mr and Mrs Ives McKay. Numerous friends and relatives from Davenport Wellman Riverside and other towns are noted visiting or traveling for medical or social events.

Ivan Cummings Maxine Des Moines Janet Parizek Iowa City Mrs. Ives McKay Mrs. McKay Billie Cox Helen Sally Jos Iley Davenport Arere Ed Muck Carleton Wilson M. J. Cruise St. Louis Cruise Washington University Hospital Ev Journal Everetter Wellman Harvey Davis Wymen Lewis Duke R Brighton Cora Davis Riverside Harry Watkins Joe Clyde University Park Towa Washington George W Stewart Ada Dewey California Stewart Nannie Brindley West Lone Beach Dewey

Birth and medical dismissals from a regional hospital

At The Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fread of Washington Route 1 welcomed a son Sunday at 2 22 pm weighing eight pounds eight and a half ounces. Gwendolyn Ramseyer had a tonsillectomy Saturday and was discharged Sunday. George Gersh of West Chester was discharged after leg infection treatment. Alma Lins was discharged Saturday afternoon for home. Martha and Harold Gamon, children of John Gamon, were discharged after tonsillectomies Saturday. Danttie Holland, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Holland, was discharged Saturday night after a tonsillectomy Saturday morning.

Leroy’ Fread Washington Gwendolyn Ramseyer George Gersh West Chester Alma Lins Kins Martha Harold Gamon John Gamon Danttie Holland Lee Holland

P.E.O. Chapter 1 Plans Ritual Exemplification Evening

Chapter 1 P. E. O. will exemplify ritual at a meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. L. S. Patterson 717 West Main Street. The gathering begins at 7 30 p m. Mrs. R. S. Templeman delivers a paper and group one answers roll call.

L. S. Patterson West Main Street R. S. Templeman

Junior Missionary Closes Year With Picnic on Saturday

Twenty five children attended the United Presbyterian Junior Missionary society picnic in Sunger park Saturday afternoon completing the year as meetings pause until September. A short business meeting was held and the group discussed its work. A bounteous supper with ice cream and cake was served. Frances Miller was a guest.

United Presbyterian Junior Missionary Society Sunger Park Frances Miller

Legion Auxiliary Elect Officers At Wednesday Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary will elect officers at its Wednesday 2:30 PM meeting in Legion rooms. Members are invited to attend as officers are chosen.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms

Rich Girl Poor Girl Rages Over Sally’s Predicament

Rose confronts Larry Dexter at the Dexter house about his mischief at school and Sally’s illness. Jonathan supports Rose while Sally reveals tensions inside the Dexter household and hints at Phil’s resistance to family issues. Rose plans to report to the school board as the plot thickens.

Jonathan John Rogers Dexter Martin Rogers Larry Larryster Rose Sally Phil New York Sutton Jon Dexters Kim Dexter Manor Rosean Oy Felth Baldwin Division King Features Syndicete

District Rally of Queen Esthers Held on Sunday

Sixty four persons attended the Burlington district rally of the Queen Esther society at the Washington Methodist church. Registration opened at 1 pm with delegates from Burlington Medinapolis Wayland West Chester Kalona and Washington. Officers present included Mrs O Boshart Wayland conference secretary Mrs C E Waterhouse Burlington district president Mrs George Hunt Burlington district secretary and Mrs Helen Johnson Pittsburgh secretary. The program centered on the verse Accept the Lord Build the city They labor in vain that built it. Devotions led by Esther Hayes followed by group introductions. Reports On What Our Circle Has Accomplished were given by each group. A talk by Mrs Roshart and music by Kalona followed. Miss Johnson delivered the main address relating to missionary centers and Queen Esther girls choices. The meeting closed with benediction by Dr Arthur Atack.

Burlington Queen Esther Society Methodist Washington Medinapolis Wayland West Chester Kalona O. ©. Boshart C. BE. Waterhouse George G. Hunt Helen Johnson National Bureau Pittsburgh Esther Hayes Roshart Miss Johnson Queen Esther United States Waterhouse Arthur Atack

Unit 7 Ladies Aid Plans Luncheon In September

The Unit 7 Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs M H Sarter s home with sixteen members and two guests. Devotion was led by Mrs Amos White. Twenty five calls were made and thirty dollars was raised from the unit s contest. A 1 o clock luncheon will be held this month to climax the contest. Officers were re elected: Florence Hout leader Remps Hampsher assistant leader Lauryn Longwell secretary Glenn Hayes treasurer. No meeting until September when hosted by Mrs Thomas Schilling.

The Methodist Ladies Aid Society M. H. Sarter Amos White Florence Hout Remps Hampsher Lauryn Longwell Glenn Hayes Thomas Schilling

Midweek and Weekend Church Activities Noted in Kalona Area

Community notices list church events including Methodist services Wednesday at 2 30 p m at a local church and an ice cream social and program at Beth El Presbyterian Thursday evening June 17. A cottage prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday morning at 9 30 at 303 Mest Jefferson Street.

Methodist Church Bethel Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Cottage W. L. Glassburner Mest Jefferson Street

Program of Recital by George Masson Tuesday Evening

Miss Carolyn Hamilton presents George Masson Jr in a pony recital at United Presbyterian church. Mrs Dorothy Masson Lueckenbill cello Miss Esther Masson piano Mrs George Masson Jr accompanist performed selections include works by O Hara Marie Raffled Vanderpool and Tschaikowsky with voice piano and cello pieces.

George Masson Carolyn Hamilton George Masson, Jr United Presbyterian Church Dorothy Masson Lueckenbill Esther Masson Robinson Dichmont Victor Young Chlo Gabriel Marie Voich Rio M. Hennion Robinson Homer Taro Nccnccane Jones Robison Tschaikowsky David Popper Volce Vanderpool Fisher

Social calendar of weekly community events

The list details events from Monday to Thursday including meetings of the Wesleyan Home Missionary society and DeMolay Mothers circle, and Co operative suppers. It notes gatherings like KEagle Home makers, Pythian Sisters, W R C, Legion auxiliary, and club meetings with times and locations across local venues such as Masonic Temple and country club.

Local Birthdays Celebrated Across Community

Ruth Dupuis a 19327 graduate of Washington High marks a birthday today along with Richard LeRoy Jueenheimer Gerald Eugene Munn Harold Luers Harriett Jane Johnson Mrs Clarence Niffenegger of Weert Chester Elsie Wagner Bernadine Sonukup Frances Mast Jake Beese and William D D McConnell all celebrating today in this community notice.

Ruth Dupuis Washington Richard LeRoy Jueenheimer Gerald Eugene Munn Harold Luers Harriett Jane Johnson Clarence Niffenegger Weert Chester Elsie Wagner Bernadine Sonukup Frances Mast Jake Beese William DD. McConnell

Madonna Finke Hosts Birthday Party for Thirteen Girls and Boys

Madonna Finke daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas Finke entertained thirty children at her home on Friday afternoon for her birthday. Games were played a circle formed around Madonna as she opened gifts. Ice cream with strawberries and angel food cake were served. Guests included Mrs Clyde Heauchamp Mrs Christie Beauchamp Mrs Lafe Finke Mrs Ferral Rieckey Mrs Rex Huston Mrs Pearl Hering and Mrs Pearl Davey.

Madonna Finke Silas Finke Madonna Clyde Heauchamp Christie Beauchamp Lafe Finke Ferral Rieckey Rex Huston Pearl Hering Pearl Davey

Osceola Bride Weds Chariton Engineer in Christian Church

Lenora Hootman of Osceola married Keith E. Wilson of Chariton in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. Vernon Carter officiating. Witnesses were Mrs. Carter and Helen Holden. The couple will reside in Chariton where the groom works as an electrical engineer.

Lenora Hootman Orocoola Keith EB. Wilson Chariton The Christian Church Vernon Carter Carter Helen Holden David K. Hootman Wilson E. E. Wilson

Riverside Library benefit tea series announced

Riverside hosts a five event tea series from June 16 to aid the Riverside Public Library. Mission funds buy children’s books with cooperative groups including South Side club Y Social circle and CC club sponsoring. Local hostesses and sponsors named. Dorothy Miller honored at a Riverside gathering with games and music.

Riverside A. W W. Pogge Rose Heaton Boone Clair Swift Fred Kron Mary Pogge Jeanetta Swift John Tener al Walton John Knittel John Tenner William Inera Birdie Godlove Karo Henry Griffin William Cress Alan Frost William O'Loughlin Gerald Cress R. I Marner Harold Cr South Side Norval Flynn Carl Craig Claude Flynn S. & C. Club Ruth McCelell Wilma Jane Tener Ferne Meeka Neta Herring Betty Cress Mary Bates Ernie Beranek LaVonne Karel Gail Kern Robert Frost John Bates Wesley Porge Samuel Marner Dale Burieh Harold Beranek

Miss Helen Harvey Recital Showcases Her Piano Pupils

Miss Helen Harvey presented a group of piano pupils in a Saturday recital before invited guests. The program featured pieces by Haydn, Bach, Chopin, and others, with performers including Virginia Hasty, Amy Myers, Arlys Myers, and Mary Justine George among many.

Helen Harvey Steinheimer Amys Myers Virginia Hasty Rolfe Andante Sym- Ies Haydn Dorothy Anne Taoter Sage Mary Justine George Menuet Steeett Strickland Alesse Chopin EU- Bach Jean Wolfe Mary Justine George Geraldine Barlow

Mrs. Ed Endicott Hosts Highland Social Afternoon

The Highland Social club met Thursday at Mrs. Ed Endicott’s home with 21 members and guests. The hostess and her three daughters served refreshments after a brief business meeting. next gathering with Mrs. Ben Harrison invited guests. The annual ice cream social is planned for Endicott Road on a Tuesday evening in June.

Highland Social Club Ed Endicott Lillian Doris Graf Washington Ben Harrison Endicott Road

Crawfordsville Alumni Banquet at Crawfordsville High School

Crawfordsville June 14 107 attended the Crawfordsville high school alumni banquet held in the schoolhouse Friday night marking the eleventh meeting with growing interest. Officers included Vernon White president Mabel Monson vice president Maxime Davis secretary Wayne Williams treasurer.

Crawfordsville Ress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dave Elder Ft. Des Moines Wolf Floral CO Charles Schulty Journal J. C. Boice D. F. Maceen Iowa Black Notf Elsie Dubaig Naomi Custer Juanita Others A. Elmer Everett Burham Geo Bhockey Clayton Neiswanger Dale Atkinson Tom Swift Eterans of Foreign Wars Russell Jennings Emmon’s Atack P.E.O Poe Timbue Larry Dexter Queen Esthers Unit 7 Ladies Aid Elizabeth Hawthorne Wesleyan Home Missionary Society Maude Davis DeMolay Masonic Temple Glendale Keagle Leta Glenn Pythian Sisters P. Hall W.R.C. Second Ward G. A. R. Hall Harmony Club Manford Wilcox J. D. Dayton Bridge Club Howard Miller Legion Auxiliary Pythian Circle John McCall South Marion Avenue Carr's Market Lexington Ladies Aid Society New Mo P. BE. O Subset Park Bernice Sheetz Osceola Keith E. Wilson O'Hara Riverside Library Presbyterian Church Hope Huston Dunn Margaret Gault Vernes White Mabel Monson Iaa Macalker Myrtle Brown Lillian Holmes Huwber Ruth Barnes Everett Davis Wayne Davis Merle Ellis Adrina Mae White Trachers Newell Chapman C. W. Cochran Ola Orris Howell Rhea White Delbert Maxwell Wellman Walden Smith Mediapolis Oscar Hughes Gene Stephens Ainsworth Prudence Johns Edwards Portlane Oregon Uullies
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