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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

3

Nelson- Taylor Vows Spoken in Crawfordsville Church

The United Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville hosted the June 14 wedding of Lorene Taylor and Craig Nelson. The ceremony featured Rev. James Cottrell and a single ring service with a music program by Mary Ethel White and Margaret Gault. The reception followed in the church parlors with a large display of gifts and a wedding trip planned to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Out-of-town guests included family members from Goldfield and several states.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church Lorene Taylor A. B. Taylor Craig Nelson Martha Nelson Goldfield James Cottrell LeClaire Mary Ethel White Margaret Gault

Water Heater Offer with $2 Down and Easy Terms

Advertised deal promotes water heaters with only $2 down and low monthly terms. No further details on model, warranty, or seller provided in the fragment.

Social calendar notes for West Chester area clubs

This week lists meetings and events across fraternal and church groups in West Chester. Nobles and Pythians hold gatherings, ladies aid and missionary societies meet, potluck dinners at country and church venues, and a community club reception is planned at the Zieglowsky residence.

Pythian Past Chiefs Association R. P. Dewey West Cheser Federated Church Lexington W. J. Masson Helen Masson

Guest Speaker at Chapter J P E O Meeting

Mary Catherine Minor of Wapello will speak at Chapter J P E O meeting at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs W J Masson. Helen Masson will co host with her mother. Minor, a member of Chapter ET, will discuss Cottey College and give some music. An interesting meeting is planned.

Mary Catherine Minor Wapello Chapter J P.E.O W. J. Masson Helen Masson Miss Minor Cottey College

Woman's club to meet in Crawfordsville on Friday

Announcement lists Ww. Cc. T. UU. meeting with Mrs. W. W. Twinam in Crawfordsville Friday at 2 30 pm. Mrs. N. E. Lease leads the subject Peace. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Kemp and Mrs. Ollie Carey of Wapello, Mrs. Ruth Foster of Columbus Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Norval Taylor of Winfield, and Rev. James Cottrell of LeClaire.

Ww. Cc. T. UU W. W. Twinam Crawfordsville N. E. Lease Orlin Kemp Ollie Carey Wapello Ruth Foster Columbus Junction Norval Taylor Winfield James Cottrell LeClaire

Mrs Rex Severt feted at Party in Boller Home

Mrs Rex Severt of Wellman, formerly Hetty Jones of Washington, was honored at a luncheon and kitchen shower yesterday at the home of Mrs O F Boller. Hostesses were Mrs C C Wenger Mrs A C Wenger and Mrs Boller. Thirty eight guests attended with many gifts and bouquets of pink and white roses. Out of town guests included Mrs H J Goldsmith and daughter Alice Mrs O P Boshart Mable Mitchell Bessie Allen Mrs D J Roller Mrs W E Boller Mrs Jelmer Johnson Ruth Annabelle Mrs Frank Boehart Crawfordsville Mrs Ross Sever Kitty Mae Maddock and Bea Mae Moore. A breakfast followed today at the Breitenbach Guest House hosted by Mrs George Breitenbach and Mrs Robret Barclay with gifts showered again. Out of town guests included Mrs Ross Levert Kitty Mae Maddock and Mrs A C Wenger and Mrs C C Wenger.

Rex Severt Wellman Hetty Jones Washington O. F. Boller C. C. Wenger A. C. Wenger Wayland Boller H. J. Goldsmith Alice O. P. Boshart Mable Mitchell Bessie Allen D. J. Roller W. E. Boller Jelmer Johnson Ruth Annabelle Winfield Frank Boehart Crawfordsville Ross Sever Kitty Mae Maddock Bea Mae Moore Danville George Breitenbach Robret Barclay Severt Breitenbach Ross Levert

Missionary Society convenes at Baptist Church Tuesday

The Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met in the church last evening with Nellie Wiley Irene Yard and Lucille Forgey in charge. Letters from missionaries in the Philippines and China were read followed by a general discussion. A picnic was planned for the next meeting and refreshments were served by the committee.

Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Nellie Wiley Irene Yard Lucille Forgey Philippines China

Potluck Supper Draws Fifty Five Attendees

Fifty five Pythian Sisters and families attended a potluck supper in the E.P. hall last evening. Reg Mallory of Chicago was a guest. After the meal seven tables of pinochle were played and a social evening followed. The supper committee included Mrs. Owen Grecian, Mrs. Richard Johnson and Vera Harvey.

Reg Mallory Chicago Sapper Owen Grecian Richard Johnson Vera Harvey

Birthday Celebrations Across Communities Today

Today marks many local birthdays including Danny Lee Bean Ruth Dupuis and Jake Beese. Other celebrants are Bernadine Soukup Elsie Wagner Harold Luers Harriett Johnson Richard Jugenheimer and Gerald Munn Patty Bruty plus Frances Mast and Dr H H Ty Koeh.

Jake Beese Douglas Bernadine Soukup Moiverside Elsie Wagner Red Brick HH. Ty Koeh Keota Clarence Niffenecker West Chester Frances Mast Braden

Merry Maids Hold Tuesday Evening Meeting

The Merry Maids met Tuesday evening at Kathleen Godfrey’s home. Guest Letha Turnipseed attended. Roll call gave each attendee’s date and birthplace. After business, anagrams were played. hostess and sister Alberta assisted. Next meeting set for June 27 at Mrs Wearl Hebbs’ home.

Merry Maids Kathleen Godfrey Letha Turnipseed Alberta Wearl Hebbs

Booster Club Plans Flag Day Program Tuesday

Mrs. Ralph Stewart hosted eight Booster club members plus Ruth Frances Stewart and Myrtle Morgan. The program featured flag salutes, a paper on the flag by Mrs. Sam Neill, written and two other flag contests, and a closing singing of America with Mrs. Fred LD Stewart on piano. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Morgan, Mrs Fred Stewart, Perth, and Frances Stewart.

Ralph Stewart Booster Club Ruth Frances Stewart Myrtle Morgan Marion Robertson Milford Anderson Sam Neill America Fred LD Stewart Morgan Fred Stewart Perth

Rothlisbergers Host Party for Son and Bride

Mr and Mrs C C Rothlisberger entertained relatives and friends Monday evening for their son Carl and his wife who were leaving that night for their new home in Wausau Wisconsin and for Mr and Mrs Wendell Marsh of Peoria Illinois The evening featured visiting ice cream cake nuts and mints in rose and Nile green A large group of neighbors and friends then gave Barbara and Carl a traditional howling old time charivari.

C. C. Rothlisberger Carl Wausau Wis Wendell Marsh Peoria Ill Barbara

Missionary Group Holds Potluck Meeting at M E Church

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society gathered fourteen members at the Methodist church due to rain. Edna Klein led the devotional, Lillian Minick taught from Moving Millions chapters Facing Future Tasks and The Christian in India by Rev Azariah.

Alma Hearne Holland Azariah Dornakal

John L Hughes Recital at Sony Presented by Carolyn Hamilton

John L Hughes, bass baritone, is presented by Carolyn Hamilton in a Thursday evening recital at 8 o clock in the Presbyterian church. Bertha Reinert violinist and accompanist, Paul Campbell trombonist. Program includes Sanderson Duke. Trumpeter Dix and Violin Meditation from Thais. Pieces by Burleigh Dvorak Clarke and Schumann.

John L. Hughes Sony Carolyn Hamilton John Lloyd Hughes Presbyterian Church Bertha Reinert Paul Campbell Sanderson Dix Ian Tiseneindeerpiinaa Betty Michels

Post-nuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Zieglowsky in Valley

Arlene Churchill hosted a post-nuptial shower for Mrs. Maxine Churchill Zieglowsky at the parental Chur chill home, with forty guests. Activities included hemming towels and quilting, gifts opened under a pink and white umbrella, and decorations with streamers. The bride was assisted by sister Norma and cousin Naomi Sheetz.

Valley Arlene Churchill Maxine Churchill Zieglowsky Churchill

American Roquefort Cheese From Cow's Milk

The article states that American Roquefort cheese is produced from cow's milk. It clarifies the dairy source for this blue mold cheese variant.

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Nelson- Taylor Alice Nelson Janice White Harold Taylor Bruce Hanna Austin Nelson Mendelssohn Maude Lease Florence White Lillian Maxwell Lois Rhea Grace Williamis Mable Monson Violet Fletcher Margaret Schmitt Jane Maxwell Anna Mae White Marion Waters Grace Williams Leis Rhea Minnesota Wisconsin Nelson Olds High School Ainsworth Y.P.C.U Millson Circle Goldfeld High School Eagle Grove Iowa State College Ames Miller George Nelson Winston Nelson Ralph Kocher Humboldt Edward Nelson Newton Anton Nelson Highland Park Calif George Hanne Titonka Towa Ross Henry Clarion Grace Stewart Dunkerton John Rath Anna ‘Taylor Mount Pleasant John Yaever Raymond Agency Dorothy Purley Wyatt Walker Ottumwa Iowa Noble Grand Circle F. Hall M.E. Ladies Aid Church Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society M. W. Bailey W.eflm.s Walter Bauer Rebekah Sunshine Community Club Cloyce Zieglowsky Charles Zieglowsky Rochester Hankies E. M. Bridges & Co Danny Lee Bean Mrs Norman Bean Ruth Dupuis Harold Luers Lloyd ‘Wuwers Dutch Creek Harriett Jane Johnson Mrs. Toppan Johnson Richard LeRoy Jugenheime Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Jugenheimer Gerald Eugene Munn Eugene Munn Trenton Patty Kay Bruty Mrs. F. PB. Bruty Rothlisbergers Son M. E. Church Bemberg New Grahams Department Stores Gaines Moses Burleigh Deep River Burleigh Largo New World Symphony Dvorak Garden of Tomor- Eee Sania Weghasciipenansie Deppen Clarke the Two Grenadiers Schamaagy Forsythe Georeiniinas Wellesley Mode Lamps Redfern Kingshire Hemberg Terberge lLlacey Coats Kiagshires Redferns Lot Val Hanson's The Hanson Co Norma Naomi Sheetz
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