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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

3

D A R Flag Day Program Honors at Sunset Park

The Washington chapter D A R celebrated Flag Day at the Sunset Park log cabin amid threatening weather. Mrs J Kurtz presided as regent with a candlelit program inside. Guests included Mrs David Warfel of San Francisco and Mrs Luella Woods McKenzie of Moulton. Mrs McKenzie spoke on the flag’s history from Noah to today, aided by Mrs Cooper who sang the Star Spangled Banner and Mrs Pearl Whistler who read a George Washington courtship playlet. A picnic supper followed under committee lead by Mrs R S Warfel.

Washington Sunset Park J. ¥. Kurtz Jed Mauthe Elder Everett Burham Veterans of Foreign Ware Auxiliary C. F E. Schmitt Frank Yobble Daughters of Union Veterans David Warfel San Francisco Calif Wood Mounds Luella Woods McKenzie Moulton Gladys Cooper Centerville Iowa Ethel Allen Richard Ballew R. S. Warfel Frances Cherry Russell Bell M. M. Flynn

Many Happy Returns On Their Birthday

Mrs Ellen S Rowan of Ainsworth is 87 years old and a Three Quarter Century club mother. Mrs Frank L Wilson turns 75. Carson Ray, son of Mr and Mrs Carl D Anderson, is five. Mrs J A Hawthorne and several named friends are among those listed in the birthday notice.

Ellen S. Rowan Ainsworth Frank L. Wilson Carson Ray Carl D. Anderson

Social Calendar of Local Organizations

Notices for this calendar list events by day including a potluck at the Country Club at 6 30 p m Chapter 1 P B D 7 30 p m Mrs W J Masson and Helen Masson Friday M E Ladies Aid co operative luncheon 1 00 p m Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society 2 30 p m Mrs M W Bailey W F L M S of West Chester M E church afternoon Mrs Walter Bauer Rebekah meeting 8 p m on CU hall UP Woman's prayer group 2 30 p m at church Mrs Jennie Acheson leader Saturday W R C meeting 2 30 p m G A R Ded Monday D O V meeting 7 30 p m G A R hall Tuesday Sunshine Community Club miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Cloyce Zieglowsky evening Charles Zieglowsky home Bring fruit salad and cake

M.E. Ladies Aid Church Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society M. W. Bailey W.flm.s West Chester M. FE Walter Bauer Rebekah Meeting CU Hall U.P Woman's Prayer Group Jennie Acheson W.R.C G.A.R. Ded Sunshine Community Mrs Cloyce Zieglowsky Charles Zieglowsky

P N G Circle Potluck and Social Evening

The Poet Noble Grand circle held a potluck supper last night in the I.O.O.F. hall with forty six members and guests attending. After a business meeting, attendees enjoyed pinochle and bridge in the Rebekah club room. Bouquets of birthday observers celebrate Lorene Booth, Joanne Chalupa, Laura Jane Murphy, Bobbie Swift, and Robert Anderson with today’s milestones.

Noble Grand Circle C.F Rebekah Club Lorene Booth Mrs. Earl Booth Joanne Chalupa Laura Jane Murphy

Dodd Couple Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Dodd held their 40th anniversary dinner at home 811 North Marion inviting 26 guests for a 6 30 p m meal. Irene Yard oversaw floral decor as Mrs Dodd hosted the three course dinner with help from Mrs Tom Dodd Wilma Walker and Katherine Littl. Wilma Walker sang Love's Old Sweet Song after gifts and greetings flowed from family and friends including Mrs Sam Hout and Mr and Mrs James Zeck.

John Dodd North Marion Avenue Irene Yard Fred Vanerus Brighton Winifred Neal Sigourney W. H. Jones Milan Wilma Walker Wilma

Memorial Service by Pythian Sisters at West Chester

The Pythian Sisters of West Chester hold a public memorial service at the hall on Sunday at 2 p m. Afterward, the graves of deceased members will be decorated in Keota West Chester and Washington cemeteries.

Pythian Sisters of West Chester Keota Washington

Cotter Church Hosts Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary

Members of the Loyal Women's Bible class at Cotter Presbyterian Church celebrated the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jones in the church social room. Rev. M. A. Robeson presented a water set, and a crystal rose centerpiece adorned the couple's table. The event highlighted the couple's church service and community involvement, with three other couples noted for similar anniversaries.

Loyal Women's Bible Class Cotter Presbyterian Sabbath School David B. Jones William Owen M. A. Robeson Jones Mr. Jones Dewey Jones Hollie Orris William Suffal

Miss Jaques and Cuthomp to Wed in Ithaca

Miss Martha Jaques daughter of Prof and Mrs H E Jaques of Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant and Laurence Cuthomp former Columbus High School student will marry in Ithaca New York June 16 Mr Cuthomp’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred M Cuthomp now of Wapello will attend A ice cream social planned for Salem Welsh Presbyterian church June 19 rain date June 22 Officers of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church were elected Mrs May Darrow president Mrs G N Duncan vice president and Mrs M O Blair secretary treasurer

Columbus Junction Martha Jaques H. E. Jaques Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Laurence Cuthomp Columbus High School Ithaca N. Y Salem

Just Us Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Caldwell Home

Mrs John Caldwell hosted twelve members of the Just Us club and three guests including Mrs W C VanNess Mrs Homer VanNoy and Shirley Ann Brock. Mrs L F B Harding led the program and refreshments were served. A Sunset Park picnic luncheon is planned two weeks from yesterday at 12 30 p m with dinner committee named.

John Caldwell Just Us Club W. C. VanNess Center

Fragments Show Local Club Officers Mentioned

The clipping lists officers including secretary Mrs F M Duncan treasurer Mrs B M Overholt and the corresponding secretary, indicating the organization’s leadership roles.

Retary F. M. Duncan 8. M. Overholt

Picnic program by Yard and Mrs Bush plans guest day

Yard and Mrs Cy Bush serve as the program committee for a guest day picnic. The club approved a two dollar donation to the park fountain fund.

Yard Cy Bush

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