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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

3

Plan Guest Day Tea Honoring Mrs. Myrtle McCleary

The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church hosts a guest day tea Friday at 2 30 in the church social rooms. Mrs Myrtle McCleary of Fairfield is guest of honor. Women from other churches and interested locals are invited to hear Mrs McCleary recount Africa experiences. Dr F W Eastwood leads devotionals, music is planned, and a short play Wooden Soldiers will be presented.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Myrtle McCleary Fairfield Me. Cleary Africa F. W. Eastwood M. A. Robe

Vigilant Class Has Social at Church

The Vigilant Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church held a social in the church social rooms Monday evening. The program included a clarinet solo by Jane Pauls a piano solo by Gwendolyn Ramseyer and readings by Shirley Peterson and Esther Hayes. Mrs. Frank Parrish read an article and commented. After the Flag Salute Harry Ramseyer Jr led America. Mrs. Fred Neiswanger conducted a miscellaneous quiz. Miss Richards of Cedar Rapids guest led devotionals citing her Rural Bible Crusade work among school children. Officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. Fred Neiswanger president Mrs. Leslie Zook vice president Mrs. B H VanMeter secretary treasurer. Refreshments served during the social hour.

Presbyterian Church Jane Pauls Gwendolyn Ramseyer Shirley Peterson Esther Hayes Frank Parrish Harry Ramseyer, Jr America Fred Neiswanger Miss Richards Cedar Rapids Rural Bible Crusade

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Activities

Social calendar lists Kolah club afternoon event with Mrs H J Schoonover, country club family night at 6 45 pm, Pythian Past Chief association at OS Mae Jo, Fleur de Lis club luncheon at 1 pm hosted by Mrs M V Flynn, Mrs Floyd Lettco host, Masons temple initiation with social hour and refreshments, Chapter 1 PBD meeting at 2 30 pm, Home Builders class picnic 6 30 pm at Sunset park, Brine sandwiches and self supplied tableware, rain plan in M E church basement, Independent club Friday 2 pm, Rebekah lodge 8 pm, WSCS cooperative luncheon at M E church, Mission study group 2 pm led by Mrs Ira Rathmel, regular business meeting 2 35 pm by Mrs QO E Schmitt, WMS guest tea 2 30 pm at Presbyterian church with Myrtle McCleary speaking, WRC Saturday 2 30 pm.

Kolah Club H. J. Schoonover Country Club Pythian Past Chief Association Maude Applegate Jefferson St. i Fleur de Leo Hoover T. F. Barker O.E.S P.m. Ae Masonic Temple Atl P.B.D P.m Orville Elder Sunset Park M.E. Churel F. Hall Woman's Society of Christian Service M.f. Church M.E. Church Ira Rathmel QO. E. Schmitt Woman's Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Myrtle McCleary

Church Girls Host Mothers Banquet At Methodist Church

The Susannah Girls Missionary Society hosted a mother daughter banquet at the Methodist church with fifty attendees. Eighth grade girls served, Dororthy Bear offered the blessing, Eleanore Keagy led the program, and Mrs. Eda Boshart of Wayland gave the guest talk. The event featured solos by Nan Hoover and a skit by Virginia Robertson and Bonnie Simpson.

Susannah Girls Missionary Society The Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service E. E. Stutsman Betty Simons Dorothy Bear Eleanore Keagy Jean Applegate Paul Snakenberg Nan Hoover Bonnie Simpson Eda Boshart Wayland Maranda Martin Virginia Robertson Wetger T. F. Barker

Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices Daily Echo Style

Mrs J F Simpson marks her 81st birthday born 1859 in Ohio. Riverside’s Eleanor Jean Beauregard turns one. Armour Griggs celebrates 19th wedding anniversary and Frank Wolf his 51st. Birthdays for M C Delong Nell Samson Rosa Liska Art Romine. Dale Palmer age 17 and Marion Nickerson age 16.

J. F. Simpson Ohio Mrs Armour Griggs Frank Wolf M. C. DeLong Nell Samson Rosa Liska Riverside Art Romine East 76 Dale Palmer John Palmer Marion Nickerson

Service Guild Supper At Sunset Park

Eleven members of the Wes leyan Service guild of the Methodist church and sponsor Mrs Leigh Soule enjoyed a wiener roast and steak fry at Sunset Park. A short business meeting followed with president Mary Westphal presiding and a report on the June 8 Retreat in Indianapolis. Next meeting with Kay Weidner at the Dunbar home. Louise Wasson and Verna Bickel to handle arrangements.

Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church Leigh Soule Sunset Park Mary Westphal Wary Brohm Indianola Kay Weidner Glen Dunbar Louise Wasson Verna Bickel

Joneses United in May 31 Country Wedding

Lois Stine daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stine Adel Iowa and Thomas Elmer Jones oldest son of Hugh Jones Crawfordsville were married May 31 in Bethany Missouri The ceremony 10 30 Saturday morning at Christian church parsonage Rev Cecil R Murrow officiated The bride wore light blue with a black and white cross attendant wore black and white The couple honeymooned in northern Iowa then settled on a farm south of Crawfordsville A reception followed at the groom s home with many gifts listed Attendees included Hugh Jones family Rees and related households from Crawfordsville Washington Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Chicago

Lois Stine Elmer Stine Adel Iowan Thomas Elmer Jones Hugh Jones Crawfordsville Bethany, Mo Cecil R. Murrow Christian Church Ida Stine John Harold Jones Jones Ade High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Edward Rees Dorothy Robert Roberts Washington Rowland Rees Howell Rees Evan M. Rees Henry Rees Oliver Rees John Rees Columbus Junction Shirley Herr Ainsworth Esther Lippert Chicago

Islands Connect With Napoleon

Three islands played a key role in Napoleon Bonaparte life Corsica served as his birthplace Elba housed his first exile and St Helena held his final confinement The geographic spread of his career links these islands to his enduring historical footprint

Napoleon Corsica St. Helena Elba

Walnut Woman's Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs G Davis

Mrs Glen Davis welcomed 18 members at a Walnut Woman's Club gathering postponed from last Thursday because of muddy roads. Guests included Mrs Belle Palmer Mrs M M Steele Mrs Edward Petratz Mrs Charles Fuhr Mrs Harvey Meek and Elizabeth. Meek spoke on the county Red Cross sewing room and garments for Red Cross were shown. A skit was staged by Mrs Ralph Chorpening and Mrs Myron Burroughs. July meeting set with Mrs Earl Burroughs.

Glen Davis Walnut Woman's Club Belle Palmer M. M. Steele Edward Petratz Charles Fuhr Harvey Meek Eliza Beth

Pythian Sisters Plan July August Temple Closure

Pythian Sisters met in K P Hall and read a dispensation to close the Temple for July and August. Pot luck suppers are set for Sunset Park on July 8 and August 12 with members supplying drinks, table service, and dishes to pass. Mrs William Matucha and Mrs Mae Morgan named on sandwich committee for the September 2 meeting.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Sunset Park William Matucha Mae Morgan

Meeting at the Dunbar Country Home Report

A note describes transportation arrangements for a meeting hosted at the Dunbar family country home. The readable fragment confirms a gathering venue and travel plans surrounding the event.

Friendship Club Meeting Led by Mrs Campbell

The Friendship club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. M Campbell. Seventeen members answered roll call naming a favorite flower. Four guests attended and entertainment was provided by Net tie Davis and Mrs Wayne Gideon. Refreshments were served by Gladys Wolfe Ruth and Mae Gideon.

Friendship Club

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M. McCleary Washington Dairy Nelly Don Rayon Reg U.S. Pat Cotter Nelly Bon Gibson Clair Kay Frocks Rothschild’s South Side Square H. J. Brenneman Rebekah Lodge W.R.C Eleanor Jean Beauregard Leonard Beauregard Service Guild Mrs. T. Jones China Walnut Woman’s Club Tion Sus Gkitt Polero Sport Oxfords Oxfords Brown Smartall Slack Sox Erva Lustertone Dunbar Basil Rathbone John Moward Ellen Drew Mad Doctor the Fox Rayon Sport M. Campbell
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