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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1942

Page

3

Junior Missionary Meeting at Church

The Junior Missionary society of the Methodist church held its final meeting yesterday afternoon at the church. Eight members attended with president Barbara Godwin presiding. Seven books from previous meetings were completed and will be sent to children's hospitals. Mrs F C Surface, the society sponsor, led games at the church playground before serving cool drinks, ice cream and cookies. the group will resume meetings in September.

Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Barbara Godwin Sevan F. C. Surface

Dinner Courtesy For Lieut Wenger

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Alliman hosted a dinner Tuesday honoring Lieut. Gilbert Wenger on a ten day furlough. Wenger, visiting his Wayland parents, will depart for a new post near New York City from Fort Knox. Guests included the Wenger and Wells families from Salina Kansas Bloomington Illinois and Wayland.

Lloyd Alliman Gilbert Wenger Wenger Wayland New York City Fort Knox

Union employees of the Iowa Southern meet at K C hall

The Iowa Southern Inec union calls a special meeting for tomorrow at 7 30 pm at K C hall. Joseph and Cherry, presidents of the executive board, announce the gathering. Fortnightly Garden Club members urged to join State Federated Garden Clubs. dues of 25 cents are required.

Iowa Southern Inec K. C. Hall Joseph Etha Dawson Meme Bers Garden Department

Frances Darbyshire Weds B J DeSimone In Caldwell

Mrs Martha Brindley Darbyshire of Beverly Hills announces the marriage of her daughter Frances Suzanne of New York City to Benjamin John DeSimone. The ceremony occurred Saturday May 23 1942 in Caldwell New Jersey where the couple are living. Frances DeSimone was educated at Beverly Hills High and UC L A and worked in the Sax Fifth Avenue merchandising offices in Beverly Hills and New York.

Martha Brindley Darbyshire Beverly Hills Calif Frances Suzanne New York City Benjamin John DeSimone Caldwell N. J

105th Day Timeline Mentions Payment Date

A fragment notes payment timing tied to the 105th day, with a reference to June 27. Details are limited but indicate a scheduled or due payment around that date.

R Than Saur

Local Social Calendar Highlights Week Ahead

Thursday hosts P E O meetings Letitia Shields and Edith Shields. Friday Bethel church social 8 p m with Woman's Society of Christian Service luncheon at Methodist church. Rebekah Lodge initiation 8 30 p m J O O F hall. WOTU 2 p m Mrs Ida Hough flag day luncheon welcomes new members. Presbyterian Ladies Aid 2 30 p m Mrs B Briley. Saturday WRC 2 30 p m at G A R hall.

Bethel Bethel Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church W. F. Bickel Ira Rathmel Rebekah Jodge F. Hall W.otu Ida Hough Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society B. Briley

Birthday Celebrants Mark Local Anniversary List

A Birthday notice lists Mrs. J. F. Simpson of the Three Quarter Century club born in Ohio in 1859 at age 83. Also observing birthdays today are Mrs. M. C. G. DeLong Nell Samson Dale Palmer and Marion Nickerson.

Nell Samson Dale Palmer Marion Nickerson

Riverside residents mark birthdays and anniversaries

Eleanor Jean Beauregard of Riverside is celebrating a birthday today though she is two years old. Mr and Mrs Armour Griggs celebrate their wedding anniversary, married in 1922. Mr and Mrs Frank Wolf observe their wedding anniversary, married in 1890.

Eleanor Jean Beauregard Riverside Eleanor Jean Armour Griggs Mrs. Griggs Frank Wolf

Women and Men Golfers Dine Together After Club Supper

Women golfers from Coun try club joined the men as guests for a cooperative supper at the clubhouse after golf starting at five. Nineteen attended the meal including four out of town guests Mr and Mrs Arthur H Nelson and daughters Jetty Jean and Barbara Mae of Fau Claire Wise. Committee in charge of the June golf parties includes Mrs A W Clow Mrs T R Phillips Mrs D C Bell and Mrs Joe Patterson.

Arthur H. Nelson Jetty Jean Barbara Mae Fau Claire, Wise A. W. Clow T. R. Phillips D. C. Bell Joe Patterson

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