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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1941

Page

3

Martha Sanders and Obert Malley Wed in Keota Nuptials

Mrs. Martha V. Sanders of Hopewell district Iowa became the bride of Obert V. Malley of Keota in a Thursday morning ceremony at Kirkville Missouri. Rev. Q. Right officiated. The couple, attended by Esther Malley and Charles Xie, planned a three course dinner at Fort Des Moines followed by a move to Keota after July 1.

Boyd Sanders Keota Iate Frienas Martha Sanders Co Robert Malley Sanders Virginia Sanders Dauer W. A.ders Hopewell Bert V. Malley Leo Malley Kirkaville Q. Right Methodist Esther Malley Charles Xe Deses Fort Des Moines Makey Ata Mc Wey Boydnders

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Banquet Planned

The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at the church Thursday afternoon with sixteen men and two guests. Earl Smith and Mrs. Wil Gamon led the program. They planned a mother-daughter banquet for the third Thursday in July. A letter from Ima Booth in China was read and enjoyed by members.

Prairie Flower Earl Smith Wil Gamon Ima Booth Hina Memrs

Announcements From Texas County Missouri Park Meeting

Community notices from Sunset Park set a gathering on June 29. The Presbyterian Cottage group plans a meeting yesterday at 9 30 AM at Mrs Harry Dye's residence 89 Second Avenue.

Texas County Missouri Sunset Park N Day Presbyterian Cottage Over Harry Dye Ofth Second Avenue

W R C Invites Members to District Events and Memorial

Fourteen members of the Womans Relief corps met at the G A R hall with Mrs O E Schmitt presiding. Invitations were read for a June 25 reception in Waverly for Nora Reinhardt newly elected department president and a June 29 cooperative dinner in Fairfield honoring Comrade Taylor. Memorial service for departed members set for June 30 at 2 30 p m with flowers requested. Marie Baler elected to executive board at Des Moines state convention.

Woman’s Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall O. E. Schmitt Waverly Nora Reinhardt Mt. Pleasant Schmitt Fairfield Comrade Taylor Corp G.A.R. Hall Des Moines Marie Baler J. D. Dayton

E.O.W. Club Meeting Hosts Mrs Denison and Guest

Mrs Denison hosted the E.O.W. club Thursday with guest Mrs J C McKay. The evening featured social time and games followed by refreshments. The next gathering is planned at Mrs Garretts home.

Shower Courtesy Honors Mrs Joiner

Mrs Otis Joiner formerly Josephine McElhinney of Town City was feted with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Fred Reid and Mrs Theodore Brown. Bridge was played at three tables with awards to Mrs Theodore Bailey high score Mrs Max Marble low score and Mrs Stella Latchen traveling prize. A one course luncheon with pink and white decor accompanied wedding bell motifs and summer flowers. Out of town guests included Mrs Jack Reid Fayetteville and Mrs Joe Mechinney Iowa City.

Otis Joiner Josephine McElhinney Town City Fred Reid Theodore Brown Theodore Bailey Max Marble Stella Latchen Beverly Brown Schenect- Ras Jack Reid Fayetteville Ark Joe Mechinney Iowa City

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Meets

The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met on June 18 with Mrs Walter Wolfe and Ruth Trier as assisting hostess. The afternoon featured a social time after the business meeting and refreshments were served.

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Walter Wolfe Ruth Trier

Social calendar lists numerous club meetings and events

Priscilla club skips June. Woman's Missionary society, U P church, evening division, 6 30 pot luck dinner Mrs E L Stewart. Several clubs meet, including Just Us, Country club, Pansy Hill, Rural Woman's, DeMolay events, Mother's Circle, Navajo club, Homemakers, Masonic temple gatherings, Damascus Shrine, Booster, Rosemary, Sunshine, Bethel Missionary, Red Cross, and Presbyterian Ladies Aid with varied times, locations, and activities through the week.

Priscilla Club Woman's Missionary Society of U.P. Church E. L. Stewart Stanley Foster D. W. McClure Country Club Pansy Hill Club John Strain Rural Woman's Club Don Wylie Mother’s Circle Lloyd Walker Ernoon William Lauternoon Homemakers Club Masonic Temple Sunset Park Damascus Shrine Soc Rosemary Club Charles Casper J. A. Porter Country End Bridge Sunshine Community Club Alftherman Bethel Missionary Society W.R.C Mt. Pleasant O. E. Schmitt Red Cross H. J Ed Shalla Scissors Jack Caldwell

Marriage of Mabel M. Hayes and Lester E. Schooley

Mr and Mrs E P Hayes announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Maxine to Lester E Schooley son of Mr and Mrs M W Schooley of Des Moines The ceremony was held March 11 at the Christian church parsonage Kahoka Mo Rev Claude Risinger officiating They reside at 308 East Sixteenth Street Des Moines

E. P. Hayes Mabel Maxine Lester E. Schooley M. W. Schooley Des Moines Christian Church Kahoka Claude Risinger

Almighty Dollar Coined by Washington Irving Says Source

The phrase almighty dollar is attributed to Washington Irving the noted American author and humorist. Irving popularized the term in early writings reflecting 19th century economic attitudes.

Washington Irving

Meeting Ahead With Mrs Little And Mrs Banks Planned

The upcoming afternoon meeting will involve Mrs. Little and Mrs. Banks on July 16. The note records the schedule as part of ongoing community or organizational planning.

Ments Mrs. Little Mrs. Banks

U P Women's Group Meets at Home of Mrs Gladys Twinam

The United Presbyterian church women met at Mrs Gladys Twinams country home in Crawfordsville with 13 members present. Devotionals by Mrs Bertha Gault centered on Come as a Needed Helper. The program leader was Mrs Ida Wooley. The meeting covered the General Missionary society history and various talks on mission work with readings and letters read from missionaries. Light refreshments followed.

Crawfordsville Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Gladys Twinam Bertha Gault Ida Wooley Women’s General Missionary Society Allegheny Maud White Southland Tillie Cherryholmes Alice Davidson McCracken Jeanette Hanna T. H. Barnes Fred Anwyl E. L. Clark J. C. Cannon E. L. Davis W. P. Davidson W. J. Edgar Presbyterian Society Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society Mamie Orris

Washington Chamber Announces Summer Amateur Acts

The Washington Chamber of Commerce with Milo Sorden and the Municipal band will sponsor Wednesday evening amateur acts starting June 18. If you can sing dance play an instrument have a clever novelty act fill out the enclosed coupon.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Milo Sorden Municipal Band O. E. Schmidt The Chamber of Commerce Washington, Iowa

Meeting Recap Highlights Philppines Talk and Polly Parrot Paper

The session featured Mrs Florence Maxwell on The Phillipines Today and Mrs H S Davis on Polly is not a Parrot. Business matters were discussed and the White Cross sewing quote was accepted. Olive Moore led the prayer calendar, offered the closing prayer, and supervised the meeting.

West Indies Florence Maxwell H.S. Davis Polly Olive Moore

Farewell Party Honors Robert and Mrs Alexander

Krony Krew members and their husbands hosted a farewell evening at the Leland Horton home in Brighton. The Alexanders, visiting Mrs Carrie Lemley from Japan, will depart Monday for California after a stay in the States. Harmony Club met with Mrs Ira Schafer. guests included Mrs Cyril Whitacre Mrs H Bagby and Mrs Edgar Kessel.

Brighton Krony Krew Leland Horton Robert Alexander Carrie Lemley Japan California Harmony Club Ira Schafer Cyril Whitacre H. Bagby Edgar Kessel

Moody Stafford announce marriage in Kahoki Missouri

Announcement states Virginia Stafford daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Stafford Conesville and Ferrel Dean Moody son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Moody Columbus Junction were married in Kahoki Missouri on Sunday June with Rev T M Moore officiating The bride wore a dark blue suit with white accessories The Moody couple are graduates of Columbus Junction and Coaseville high schools and will reside in Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Virginia Stafford Charles W. Stafford Conesville Ferrel Dean Moody Raymond Moody Kahoki T. M. Moore

Trick Whittler Henry Bickert Crafts Wood Pincers

Henry Bickert, famed trick whittler, turns a single block of wood into functional pincers as a unique hobby highlighting his deft carving skills.

Henry Bickert

Miami Hostess Mother Mentioned in Mrs McFarland Note

A readable fragment from Miami Florida mentions Mrs Rhoda McFarland as the hostess' mother, appearing in the event's social notes.

Miami Fla Rhoda McFarland

Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Highlight Community

A Cotter couple marks 18 years of marriage Rev and Mrs M A Robeson. Harold Speidel observes seven years wed. Catherine Irene Neff turns three with birthday dinner at grandparents Donald and Mary Smith. Ronald Dale Oldfield has first birthday son Delmar Oldfield Wellman. Additional locals—Manton Hebner, B Coffin, Fred Downing, Glenn Chalupa, Frank H Grey—also celebrate birthdays. Grant Davis of Dubuque turns 25 and Caroline Christine Sheetz also celebrates birth day near Keota. Junior Batterson’s 14th birthday and Clarence Messenger’s 18th birthday noted.

Catherine Irene Neff Claire Neff Donald Smith Ronald Dale Oldfield Delmar Oldfield Wellman Manton Hebner Brighton Fred Downing Glenn Chalupa Pilotburg Frank H. Grey Junior Batterson Clarence Messenger

Proper conditions for book storage

The guide states storage rooms should maintain 70 to 85 degree temperatures and 45 to 55 percent humidity. It warns against excess heat or moisture and urges air free from gases or fumes to protect books.

Palmyra Palm Crowned Most Useful Plant

The Palmyra palm is hailed as the most useful plant with about 800 recorded uses across its various parts. It serves numerous practical roles in traditional systems and daily life.

Local Notes From Crawfordsville Meet and Travel

Community visitors travel and family updates fill Crawfordsville notes. Rev and Mrs Lester Bill return from Atlantic conference and Nebraska visit. Mrs S J Cocklin from St Paul visits relatives, Rev and Mrs R M McCracken return from Goldfield Iowa, Hagie family move to Denver, Albert Nunnally visits, measles illness mentioned.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Lester Bill Atlantic Nebraska S. J. Cocklin St. Paul William Hagie Gerald Lee Denver Colo Albert Nunnally Lone Tree Albert Raymond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Artha V. Sanders Obert V. Malley Tter Fetter Booth P. L. Etter S. Iowa E.O.W. Club Mrs. Joiner Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Harry Campbell Marsh Batfrey Tom Gerdes Mabel M. Hayes Joan Bennett U. P Honor Alexanders Ferrel Moody Trick Whittler M. A. Robeson of Cotter Harold Speidel Grant Davis Dubuque T. C. Davis Ainsworth Caroline Christine Sheetz Walter Sheetz Zenith North Town Chicago Famous Circle Hotel Planters N.cla Loop Teddy Roos Evelt San Juan Hill America Stick Army Our Air Corps America’s Free Press Sion the Evening Journal
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