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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

2

Local social roundup highlights visits and travel plans

C O Dayton hosted Father’s Day dinner with Raymond Dayton and guests. Hazel McCarty fills in at the Highway Commission office. Irene Hamilton’s wedding prompts trips by Stewart and Finney families. Mrs J Martin White tours Colorado Grand Canyon and Banff. Max Raymond vacationing in Marshalltown. Cedar Rapids trip on the agenda. Hobart Indiana visitors join Crone family in town. Mrs Lee and daughters conclude Chicago visit after time with Mrs Lee's mother.

J. Martin White Colorado Grand Canyon Pacific States Lake Louise Banff

Brewer's Dairy notes and local greetings in Devonport column

Mrs L F Harding spends the day in Devonport with Brewer's Dairy products noted. The Travis family departs for a two week vacation to Sidney and northern Iowa visiting relatives. Bernice Crayne and Ruth Kumm are mentioned with other local social updates and a Muscatine death in the family. Matt Redlinger returns from West Point for summer with his parents.

Hospital Dismissals Reported for Four Families

At the hospital Mrs. Monroe Hontrager and baby Edward Eugene were discharged for their home in Washington. Mrs. Laird Simpson and baby Calvin Andrew were discharged for their home in Ainsworth. Mrs. Perry Beckler and baby Cleo Morris were discharged for their home in Ellman. Mrs. Clayde Cornick of Mount Union underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.

Monroe Hontrager Edward Eugene Washington Laird Simpson Baby Gon Calvin Andrew Ainsworth Perry Beckler Cleo Morris Ellman Clayde Cornick Mount Union

Local boxers reach finals in Muscatine tournament

Five Washington boxers advance to finals of the Junior Chamber of Commerce tournament in Muscatine after wins Thursday and Friday. Final matches set for June 21 feature Bob Anderson Clarence Haifley Charles Corey Stanley Wallace and Mike Dayton with other Washington entrants from Muscatine Solon Oakville West Liberty Wapello Morning Sun and Washington.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Muscatine Bob Anderson Mike Dayton Clarence Haifley Charles Corey Stanley Wallace Solon Oakville West Liberty Wapello Morning Sun Ellie Stoops Buddy Oldman Ed Hopkins Bill Taylor Gene Nicholson Louie Beser Eddie Putnam Ray Rayes K.o. Blow Joe Morgan

Artful Party Honoring Two Seventh Birthdays at Sunset Park

Marilyn Kelsey and Nancy Barden hosted a sunny youngster event at Sunset Park this afternoon in honor of their seventh birthdays tomorrow. About twenty friends joined games on swings and slides while Sarah Jane McCampbell, daughter of Capt and Mrs T McCampbell of Fairfield, participated.

Sunset Park Nancy Barden Marilyn Kelsey Sarah Jane McCampbell T. McCampbell Fairfield Frank Barden Randolph Kelsey Marsha Bailey Patricia Sizer Linda Lacey Hetty Gross Marilyn Falk Mary Jo Blick Jean Wright Jane Whitehead Jane Tanner Joyce Logan Nancy Conner JoAnna Krabill Milton Fittlery Jimmie Lloyd Jerry Goodwin Roger Westphal Lee Goodlander David Brock Jimmy Fresh Waters of Keota Jack Tanner

Baseball Standings And Results From Friday Card

Major league standings show Cleveland atop the American League with a 30 6 record followed by Washington and Chicago. National League leaders include Brooklyn and Cincinnati, with Friday results noting Brooklyn, Boston, St. Louis and New York wins. A social note describes a military tap dance performance at an event with refreshments and a list of attendees.

Lb. Pet Geveland StieeeeSee Washington Philadelphia Uaaukd Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Boston Chicago New York St. Louis National Brague W. Kh. Pet Brooklyn Cincinnati Ritiurgh Irik Tad Pittsburgh

Page Family Plans Across Indiana Visits

Keith Page assistant manager of the McLellan store will visit Waterloo this evening to see his parents Mrs Page has been there the past week The Page family plans to travel to LaPorte Indiana on Monday to visit relatives Mr Page will take a two week vacation

Keith Page McLellan Waterloo

Call My Name during a Dance of Winds and Lilies

A young couple dances and flirts, voices mingle behind cherry blossoms. He muses on her being wind blown while she asserts a longing for gradual friendship and love. The scene ends with a kiss and renewed devotion, despite a torn sense of self.

Lily

Methodist Ladies Aid Units Elect Officers at Friday Meetings

The Methodist Ladies Aid units report on the Friday meetings, electing new officers for the fiscal year starting September. Unit 1 met at Sunset Park with 16 members and 2 guests. reports were read and accepted. Sorrell named leader, Stutsman assistant, Downing secretary, Hotle treasurer. collection $2.50 and 35 calls recorded. other units held social gatherings, devotions, and business sessions with multiple officer elections and guest lists.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Sunset Park Bernice Crayne Clarinda Ruth Kumm Chariton Leo Hoover S. N. Sorrell Ward McCutcheon Gilbert Mills L. F. Harding O. E. Schmitt Bill Crayne Eddie Jerry Gardner Oscar Lane Charles Dayton Robert Schell D. W. McClure Jesse Busby James K. Zeck Unit 3 Besse Conger Carl Hedges R. G. Cherry J. D. Dayton Blaine Holmes Ruth Foster Pearl Whistler Mr Gold Juanita Walter Dorothy Fower Martha Downing Carolyn Eleanor Bond Marjorie Buwer Edith Gillespie Unit R. K. Shannon R. C. Keagy J. A. Harwood Lyman Bunce Robert L. Weat Virginia Shannon Emma Long Unit 5 F. E. Bartow Bartow M. J. Cruise J. O. Sexton Unit 6 O. E. Lehrmitt Charles Caldwell Luncehon R. E. Brown Roger Jones L. M. Robertson WN. WM. Speidel Valle Phil Weldin T. W. Brookhart Oakley Payne H. M. Dodder Crone

Margaret Davidson Starts Two Week Vacation From Iowa Office

Margaret Davidson will begin a two week vacation Monday from her duties as operator at the Iowa Continental telephone office.

Elizabeth Gingery Pleasant Inn Margaret Davidson Iowa Continental Telephone Office

Ladies Aid Mother-Daughter Luncheon Planned for June 18

A U P church Ladies Aid sets a Mother-Daughter luncheon for Tuesday June 18 at 1 pm with committees led by Mrs Jutu Moore and Mrs Georgia McGinnis in charge of luncheon and programs. Bridge club held a meeting with a guest and a special high score prize for the last suit to reach game.

Eys Blankenhorn Virginia Coon Lulu Moore Nora Spessard

Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Picnic at Sunset Park

Daughters of Union Veterans and their families will hold a picnic supper next Monday at 6 30 in Sunset park near the log cabin. Members should bring two dishes sandwiches and their own table service. Coffee will be provided and a Flag day program will be presented.

Daughters of Union Veterans Sunset Park

Weekend Visit and Local Social Rounds In Yankton

Mr and Mrs Harry Margolin and daughter Phyllis of Yankton South Dakota visited family in Yankton to spend the weekend with Mrs Margolins parents Mr and Mrs T Rothschild. Phyllis will stay at Camp Fire Girls camp near Boone tomorrow while Jo Ellen is enrolled. Dr and Mrs J R Gardner and John Dunn of Lisbon will dine with the Harry Sizer family tomorrow. Patty Sizer returns home after visiting Aunt Mrs Robert Begley at Spring. Mary Kay Morrison of Fairfield visits friends here. Mrs S A Douglas and grandchildren Doug and Mary Kay moved Morrison furniture in Lemmon building. Morrison is expected home next week from New York City. Douglas and Doug returned to Fairfield yesterday.

John Bailey Harry Margolin Phyllis Yankton J. R. Gardner John Dunn Lisbon Harry Sizer Patty Sizer Robert Begley Springville Mary Kay Morrison Fairfield A. Douglas Doug Mary Kay Morrison Lemmon Building

Social Calendar for Sunset Park Gatherings

The Monday D. of V. family picnic at 6 30 p m at Sunset park near log cabin asks attendees to bring sandwiches and own table service Rainbow Girls also meet at 6 30 p m at Sunset park Tuesday has Royal Neighbors local meeting 7 30 p m at Mra Farrel Long Pythian Sisters meet at K P hall Sunshine Community club hosts an ice cream social in the evening at Wilmer Lauderman home bring own table service.

D. of V. Family Sunset Park Log Cabin Rainbow Girls Royal Neighbors Cu Mra Farrel Long Pythian Sisters Sunshine Community Club Wilmer Lauderman Home

Birthday List Details for Local Celebrants

Several residents mark birthdays and anniversaries in a community notice. Highlights include Mrs Bilen Rowan of Ainsworth turning eighty eight and Mrs Frank L Wilson of Washington reaching seventy six, with other celebrants: Patricia Sitler age seven, Carl and Hedges celebrating thirty six years of marriage, Gerald Dettwiler and spouse observing ten years, and additional birthdays for J A Hawthorne Oscar Burham Gleede Dold Kate Buckley Howard Baker Milt Woll Rob Ed F Havel Carson Ray Anderson JoAnne Chalupa Bobbie Swift Lorene Booth Robert Anderson and others.

J. A. Hawthorne Oscar Burhham Gleede Dold Kate Buckley Cincinnati Ohio Howard Baker Milt Wollrob Ed F. Havel

Sunday Birthday Honorees List Grows with Names

The birthday list includes Mrs. H. J. Brenneman and Mrs. C. S. Williams of Iowa City, Althea Montgomery, Mrs. Ed Cha lupa and her sister-in-law Mrs. Howard Caldwell, Alma Brindley of Chicago, Mrs. F. W. Hastwood and Mrs. George Birney. Marilyn Kelsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Kelsey, turns 18 tomorrow, as does Jane Whitehead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whitehead.

H. J. Brenneman C. S. Williams Iowa City Althea Montgomery Ed Chalupa Howard Caldwell Alma Brindley Chicago F. W. Hastwood George Birney Marilyn Kelsey Randolph Kelsey Jane Whitehead Ray Whitehead

Tomorrow Birthdays and Anniversary for Local Families

The Pat Swift family marks birthdays for Howard four and Cora Ruth five. Ray Cox observes a wedding anniversary tomorrow. Betty Ann Kunik turns six, parents Julius and Mrs Kunik. Marie Chance of Washington and Katherine Welcher of Wellman have birthdays tomorrow. Nancy Barden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Barden, will be seven tomorrow. Margaret Ann McCleery, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard McCleery, will be four tomorrow.

Pat Swift Howard Cora Ruth Ray Cox Betty Ann Kunik Mrs Julius Kunik Marie Chance Washington Katherine Welcher Wellman Nancy Barden Frank Barden Margaret Ann McCleery Richard McCleery

Fleur-de-lis Club Guest Day Hosts at Whisler Home

Co-hostesses Mrs. P. F. Whisler and Mrs. John A. Stewart welcomed about forty members and guests to a Fleur-de-lis club guest day at the Whisler residence. President Homer Birney led a brief meeting. Everette Stewart and Al Crone organized entertainment. food included a 4 PM buffet luncheon.

P. F. Whisler John A. Stewart Fleur-de-lis Whisler Homer Birney Tlike Flynn Everette Stewart al Crone Frances Whisler Washington County Everstine Daniels Merle Booth Cloyce Crone

D A R Flag Day Program Held With Iowa City and Sigourney Guests

Washington chapter hosted an outdoor Flag Day program in Sunset Park with more than fifty attendees. D.A.R. regent Nondas Richardson presided as E. D. Morrison Jr. delivered the keynote on war conditions and American duty. Representatives from Legion and VFW auxiliaries shared greetings. The event featured readings, antique cabin viewing, and a well received picnic supper.

Iowa City Sigourney D.A.R Washington Sunset Park America Nondas Richardson E. D. Morrison, Jr Pearl Whistler Fred Stewart The Legion Auxiliary A. F E. Palmer V.F.W. Auxiliary W. B. Dupuis Daughters of Union Veterans D.A.R Frank Crone R. S. Warfel

Mrs Donald Sheetz Honored at Shower

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Donald Sheetz, formerly Ruth Weiss, was held at the home of Mrs. Bernice Sheets and Mrs Merle Sheetz. The pink and white decor featured garden flowers. Sixteen guests spent the afternoon hemming tea towels and writing recipes for the bride. Gifts were displayed at a pink white table and the honoree guessed contents before unwrapping. A one course luncheon followed in the same color scheme.

Donald Sheetz Ruth Weiss Bernice Sheets Merle Sheetz Sheetz

Elizabeth Eicher Engaged to Wed

Commissioner and Mrs. Ed ward C. Eicher of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Ernest M. Culligan of New York City. Miss Eicher is a Parsons College graduate and Mr Culligan works for the United States Housing Authority in Washington.

Edward C. Eicher Washington, DC Washington Elizabeth Ernest M. Culligan New York City Miss Eicher Parsons College Fairfield Culligan United States Housing Authority Washington, D. C

Highland Social Club Meeting Minutes

The Highland Social Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Cause Steele. Few members attended due to bad roads and no business meeting was held. The afternoon was social with refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Roy Steele. The ice cream social is planned for Tuesday evening June 18 at Mr Alex McCreedy’s home in Haskins. Members should bring their own dishes.

Schiebel Charles Schiebel Unit 8 Karl Libe Leslie Gates Wait C. R. Wilson William Kendrick Glenn Thompson Menmeere Unit 9-1 William Darbyshire Robert Reaney Harry Drake Joe Knotek John Rittenhouse Bert Dill Matthew Dill Lulu Crawford Mae Smith Carl Hering Homer Jarrard Highland Social Club Cause Steele Roy Steele Alex McCreedy Haskins

Mrs J H Baird and Mide Lewis Host Walnut Club

The Walnut Women’s club met with seventeen members five children and five guests present. Mike Lewis shared a trip to Yellowstone Park from thirty one years ago. A round table discussion on honeymoon experiences occurred. An ice cream social was planned for July 4 at Carl Nelson home.

Walnut Women's Club H. Baird Mide Lewis J. W. Nethergall Nita Winters Everett McKay Della Ramsey Orpha Tobias Mike Lewis Yellowstone Park Carl Nelson Myron Burroughs

Bake Sale by Christian Church Ladies Aid This Saturday

The Christian church Ladies Aid announces a bake sale on Saturday June 15 at Washington Cleaners located at 1082. Proceeds support church activities. Volunteers coordinate desserts and hours.

Christian Church Ladies Aid Washington Cleaners

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Mother Dad Wolf Floral C. O. Dayton Dayton Raymond Dayton Mr. Dayton Reister Bros Hazel McCarty Highway Commission Ruth Ringheim Brewer's Dairy Richard Stewart Patty Lynn Mable Finney Monmouth Til Irene Hamilton Stewart Galton Brewer’s Dairy Max Raymond Marshall Town R. C. Boyer Dr. Sartor Georgee McKee Maxine Hobart Ind MeeKee Harry Crone Robert Arthur Jucy and Robersta Arthur E. L. Arthur Des Moines H. M. Lee Margaret Eleanor T. F. Travis Pegey JoAnne Mary Sharon Sidney Mon Matt’ Redlinger, Jr West Point Military Academy M. J. Redlinger COM Eveready Pleg. & Heating CO Dodgers Joe Medwick Cardinal Brooklyn Dodgers Curt Davis Louis Arturo Godoy Joe Louis Godoy Methodist Unit 2 Mary Genkinger Rayer Ladies Aid Plans Kensington Club J A. Marsh D. of V K.P. Hall Three Quarter Century Club Bilen Rowan Frank L. Wilson Patricia Sitler Gerald Dettwiler Crawfordsnville Carson Ray Anderson Carl D. Anderson Joanne Chalupa Bobbie Swift Tom Swift Almsworth Lorene Booth Karl Booth Robert Anderson Walter Anderson John Stewart Elizabeth Eicher J. H. Baird Donald Brown Glenn Holden Floyd Kerr Lloyd Walker Hazel Springman D. Griggs Mary Gale Letts Ray Lambert Wadell
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