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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1938

Page

2

Local Cedar Rapids couples wed and regional business changes

Edward M Fatka and Dolor es A Sullivan, both of Cedar Rapids, obtained a marriage license. Val Witte of Rock Island assisted National Tea Stores in taking over ownership of the National Tea Meat Market from BE W Johnston of Newton. Charles M Coss and Palma Crawford visit J Martin White in Barnesville, Ohio. Mr and Mrs Grayson of Davenport welcomed a son at about 5 am weighing six pounds eight ounces, Edward Davis Grayson, with mother and baby reported doing nicely.

Edward M. Fatka Dolores A. Sullivan Cedar Rapids Val Witte Rock Island Washington National Tea Stores National Tea Meat Market BE. W. Johnston Newton Mr. Witte Iowa Illinois Charles M. Coss Miss Palma Crawford Barnesville Ohio J. Martin White Cass Brighton Charles Grayson Harrison Street Davenport Grayson Edward Davis Grayson

Local Business Moves Rear of Modern Appliance Shop

Frank Broadgate relocates to the rear of the Modern Appliance shop opposite the State theater. Also noted: Lewis Dusenberry, a University of Iowa pharmacy graduate, has passed state board exams and will work in Rockford Illinois starting this morning.

Frank Broadgate State Theater Lewis Dusenberry Universty of Iowa College of Pharmacy Rockford Ill H. R. Morgan William Smart International Harvester Company Credit Island Davenport Smart Smart and Parrish Company Mr. Morgan Blackman

Worship Services at Louisa Center Church Tuesday

Worship services will be conducted at the Louisa Center church Tuesday evening by Rev. C. E. Reddington of Burlington.

Louisa Center C. E. Reddington Burlington

Local Family News and Weekend Travels Featured in Washington

Mrs. Tressa Bailey Ferguson becomes grandmother as Cedar Rapids couple welcome daughter. Washington connections include Mrs. Ferguson visiting Grinnell and Warrendale pastor Milo McMillen arriving in town with family for a week. DeMolay youths attend state conclave while others take trips to Chicago and Wisconsin. Frank Skipton plans return to work after eye surgery in Des Moines hospital.

T. O. Bailey Cedar Rapids Bailey Tressa Ferguson Washington George Ferguson Grinnell Howard Wright Milo H H. McMillen Warrendale Presbyterian Church St. Paul Minn Chas. Corette McMillen Martha Corette Karl Latta Paton Town Isabelle Cleveland Ohio F. R. Mauthe Latta Mr. Mauthe Milo T. Sorden Wisconsin Virginia Crull Ferne Crozier Lena Stewart Kay Hardy Chicago Frank Skipton Lytle Grocery Des Moines Mrs. Skipton Stuart

Forests welcome son Gary Dale at local hospital

Mr and Mrs Forest Noel Washington are parents of a son born Saturday at 2 35 pm weighing six pounds nine and one fourth ounces He is named Gary Dale Mrs Hilton Coon and son James Hilton were dismissed Saturday afternoon for their home in Haskins Mary Misel underwent an appendectomy Saturday afternoon Mabel Reber Kalona was dismissed Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs V J Fleming Harper are parents of a son born yesterday at 3 05 am weighing nine pounds two ounces He is named Vernon Clark Mrs Ada Peterson was admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment Mrs Harold Jarvis and son Orin Weslie were dismissed this morning

Forest Noel Washington Gary Dale Hilton Coon James Hilton Haskins Mary Misel Mabel Reber Kalona V. J. Fleming Harper Verrnon Clark Ada Peterson Harold Jarvis Orin Weslie

Mennonite Convention at Sugar Creek Church Near Wayland

Members of the Sugar Creek church near Wayland host a three day Mennonite board of missions and charities meeting. The event marks the thirty second annual gathering with themes of Christian cooperation and the Great Commission and features speakers from Pennsylvania Kansas Alberta and Indiana.

Wayland Sugar Creek Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities Christian Cooperation

Local folks visit relatives and take short trips

Mrs. Gerald Boshart visits Water loo with her parents while Mr. Boshart stays for a week. Several families travel to Lake MacBride Austin Lake MacBride and Chicago visits. A group heads to Minnesota for fishing. Monmouth College members plan Iowa City visit and a son will join them before law work begins. Lifespan of Loyal Kentucky trip ends as relatives return home.

Gerald Boshart John Berth Waterloo Boshart Floyd Knepp Dauughter Lake MacBride Town City 8S. C. Simmering Mary Alice Carl Chicago Simmering L. Hancher Montgomery Ward D. M. Bridges Muscatine Ruth Edna Bridges Ella Crawford Ainsworth Washington W. N.alcorn T. L. Brookhart Ralph Shannon Geo. McDaniel Ralph Scott Ray Cox Minnesota Walter Messer Harold Booth Howard Hazen Roger Co. A. Owen Monmouth Lil Charles Corette Iowa City John Livingston Edgar Porter Louise Gordon Carstensen Myrla Harold Stephens Loyal

Birthday notices for Dr. Boller's birthday and local children

Dr. O F Boller marks a birthday today. Marilyn Falk turns five as daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Falk. Dale Atkinson celebrates as Raymond E Wilson's birth day occurs today.

O. F. Boller Marilyn Falk Joe Falk Dale Atkinson Raymond E. Wilson

Old Friendships Renewed at Reid Open House

Dr. Ludwig Simon and his brother David Simon of Chicago renew old ties with Washington friends at a Reid home open house on South Town avenue. Out of town guests included Henry Bailey of Pittsburgh and A C Shields of Denver. The Simons planned a Des Moines stop on their return to Chicago.

Ludwig Simon David Simon Chicago Fred Reid South Town Avenue Reids Simon Washington Henry Bailey Pittsburgh A. C. Shields Denver Colo Des Moines

Election of Officers Held at Meeting of Missionary Group

The West Chester Home Missionary society elected officers at a Friday meeting at Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger's home. New president is Mrs. Walter Bauer. vice president Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse. secretary Mrs. Irvin Coffey. corresponding secretary Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer. mite box Mrs. Edgar Stewart. treasurer Mrs. Howard Stewart. spiritual life Mrs. Ida Houch. missionary education Mrs. Lester Laubauch. Mrs. A. W. McAlain led devotions. A joint breakfast with the Queen Esthers is planned for July 15 at Mrs. Howard Stewart's home.

Home Missionary Society of West Chester Clarence Niffenegger Walter Bauer Bert = Rittenhouse Irvin Coffey Fred Lindenmeyer Edgar Stewart Howard Stewart Ida Houch Lester Laubauch A. W. McAlain Hough

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice

Presbyterian prayer gathering set for Wednesday at 9 30 am at the home of Mrs George Clapper 320 West Washington street Regency area hosts invite neighbors to attend.

Presbyterian Cottage George Clapper West Washington Street

Weekend Visits and Guests Fill Wellman Area Homes

A parade of visitors and residents spending time with local families fills Wellman area life. Ramona Riley joins Yard and Harding families in Ottumwa while Dr. and Mrs. Hend er journey to Des Moines with Dr. Gingerich from Kalona. Additional guests include McKay, McGinnis, Applegate, and Coffey kinfolk visiting Porters, Lemons, and Morrison households for family time and summer stays.

Milburn McKay Elkhart Ind Frank Anderson J. ©. McKay Wisconsin George McGinnis Evelyn Clinton, Wis Mautree Applegate Janesville Wis McGinnises Mautle Applegate Helen Coffey Dunham Morrison Miss Coffey Miami Ariz Wellman John Lemmon Jon Bruce Ilkader Leland Morrison Douglas Mary K J. M. Lloyd John Jimmy Bethany Mo Robert Templeman Ann Templemans

Social Calendar Update Highlights Local Meetings

The weekly calendar lists D of V meeting at 7 30 p m in the G A R hall. Rainbow Girls meet at the Masonic Temple. West Chester W C U U hosts a Tuesday afternoon gathering. Pythian Sisters meet at 8 p m. Wednesday features Snowball Social Club and golf events. Thursday through Friday present a mix of Homemakers, Eureka Ladies Aid, Pansy Hill, Harmony, Fleur de Lis, Rural Woman's Club, Baptist Women’s Missionary Luncheon. Bring dish to pass and bring own handwork.

West Chester Nellie Scearcy Pythian Sisters Phall Walter Kyle North Side Cafe Homemakers Club Carl Herring Lexington Circle Clara Flnding Eureka Ladies Aid _— society P. F. Whisler Rural Woman's Club Harry Dodson

Reports at W R C Meeting Highlight Memorial Day Work

Florence Hout presided at the Woman's Relief Corps meeting in the G A R hall with strong attendance. Memorial day decorations covered 390 veterans graves 275 children joined the procession and 78 women helped prepare wreaths and bouquets.

Florence Hout Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall J. D. Dayton O. E. Sehmitt Department of Iowa Woman’s Relief Corps Sioux City Lchmitt Iowa Woman's Relief Corps Des Moines Marie Berger Winfield Jennie Joy Wapello A. B. Schmoeller Edith Mason Christy Oberlin Ohio

Voters Decide On Theater Licensing Measure in Sioux Center

A special election will be held in Sioux Center on whether the town council should license a theater. The measure narrowly failed two years ago. Garret Wans cheer proposes a $15,000 theater building.

Sioux Center Garret Wanscheer

Chiropractors Meet Attendance Noted

Gingerich attends a two day chiropractors meeting while Mrs Hender and David travel to Leon to visit her mother Mrs Charles Wiess. Leroy Kiley begins summer work at Mc Daniels Drug Store.

Gingerich

Melinski Flower Garden Open To Public By Joe Melinski

The Melinski garden near Joe Wie linski’s rose beds drew many visitors as Mr and Mrs opened their flower grounds to the public for a day. Flowers including blue delphiniums red rambler roses and water lilies created a vivid display. Over the day more than people toured the beds, enjoying the varied blossoms and the serene ponds.

Joe Wielinski Policic Joe Melinski Dorothy Perkins

Birthday Party Honors Pint ert Vincent at Mangold Home

Alice Vincent and Twila Man gold hosted a birthday tier party Thursday evening at the Mangold home in honor of Pint ert Vincent. Guests included Mr. sai, Mrs. John Hough, Cleo Trier, Cloyce Trier, Clayton, Lucille Robertson, Ivan Lite, Claude Denison, Lloyd Miksch, Lawrence Miksch, Leila Jarvis, Stem ley Mangold, Wayne Mangold, and Elmer and Mrs. Vincent.

Alice Vincent Twila Mangold Mangold Pintert Vincent Sai John Hough Cleo Trier Cloyce Clayton Lucille Robertson Ivan Lite Claude Denison Lloyd Lawrence Miksch Leila Jarvis Stemley Wayne Mangold Ant Elmer Vincent

Fleur-de-Lis Club to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The Fleur-de-Lis Club announces a Thursday 2 p m meeting with Mrs Lloyd Foster and Sire Grove Letts as the entertainment committee for the session themed by Mrs P F Whisler.

Lloyd Foster Sire Grove Letts Fleur-de-Lis Wim P. F. Whisler

Vacation Bible Schools Close as Week Ends

Closing exercises of To ed Presbyterian daily vacation Bible school were held this morning while programs were presented at the Methodist and Foursquare churches in the evening. Trinity Lutheran opened the same day. two weeks more of daily Bible school continue this week with baptism at Christian churches today.

Webb School Trinity Lutheran

Millhouse Seen in Oskaloosa

Reports place Robert Millhouse, previously noted in Keokuk County and Sigourney on June 3, in Oskaloosa yesterday after traveling from Des Moines. The sighting follows his June movements with no further details released.

Des Moines Robert Millhouse Keokuk County Oskaloosa

Lake Tahoe Boundary Location Between Nevada and California

Lake Tahoe sits on the Nevada California border just west of Carson City the capital of Nevada.

Lake Tahoe Nevada California Carson Cte

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