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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1935

Page

3

Marriage of Mrs. Jo Ream and Mr Peterson

The wedding was held at eleven o'clock this morning at the Methodist church with Dr. F C Witzigman officiating. The bride wore a flowered crystal gown and white accessories, while Mrs Carson wore lavender crepe. A dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Com and the couple planned a short honeymoon at a Lake residence before settling at 481 Park Avenue Princeton Illinois.

Jo Ream Washington Peterson Princeton F. C. Witzigman Hebride W. T. Ison Carson Com Prince, Wil Gust Peterson Lake Park Avenue

Memorial Service Planned by Woman's Relief Corps

Memorial service set for Saturday June 29 at p m in the G A R hall by the Woman's Relief Corps. The public is invited. Afterward members visit Elm Grove and Wood cemeteries to decorate graves of deceased members. WR C members who attend may bring small bouquets to be made.

P. m G. A. R. Hall Woman's Relief Corps Elm Grove Wood Cemeteries WR. C

Headliners Meet to Receive Report of 4-H Convention

The Stephens report on the 4-H club convention notes girls met Monday afternoon at Rohrer home. Mrs. Boyd outlined plans for Achievement Day. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned for July at Myria Steph’s home.

Stephens Rohrer Boyd Myria Steph

Clarence Logan Confined at Home During Illness Siege

Clarence Logan is confined to his home with a siege of illness. He is described as quite ill and under medical care.

Clarence Logan

Graham Officials Attend Dinner With Graham Store Staff

Frank Strohar of Ottumwa president of Graham stores and Carl Swanson of Ottumwa were special guests at a Graham store dinner at the North Side cafe Tuesday evening. After dinner a sales meeting was held at the store.

Frank Strohar Ottumwa Graham Stores Carl Swanson Graham Store North Side

Washington Juveniles Win at What Cheer Convention

Royal Neighbor Juveniles from Washington attended a district convention at What Cheer Tuesday afternoon and earned the largest membership gain percentage for the year. Attendees included Maxine Schoonover Frances Stewart Pearl DeWitt and others with Mrs. Paul Lytle and Mrs. Winnie Belter guiding local members. Officials from nearby camps and district deputies also participated. The group demonstrated penny drill and retiring match during the program.

Washington Oskaloosa Ottumwa What Cheer Ainsworth Maxine Schoonover Frances Stewart Pearl DeWitt Maxine Dorothy Charles Foster Raymond Moriarty Mary Catherine Carris Helen Sueppel Virginia Genesa Payne Paul Lytle Winnie Belter Mary DeWitt Ed Donovan Leslie Payne Lillian Knottnerus Ralph Willams Pat Morality Harold Miller Charles Walker Lillie Haight Winfield Hayden Glen Sehmitt Cedar Falls

Fortnightly Garden Dept Meeting Time Change

The Fortnightly Garden Department meeting scheduled for Thursday has been moved from 2 30 to 7 30 PM. Members should note the new time for the session.

Local Social Calendar Highlights This Week

Calendar notes events at Garden department Church activities and club dinners. Mrs W L Alcorn hosts Home Builders class pot luck at the Christian church. Philathe Class meets at M E Church. Friday includes Methodist meeting at 2 30. Saturday features Latchem Gronstal wedding at the Presbyterian church and a memorial service at G A R hall.

W. L Mra_ Palmer Babcock East Jefferson Street Presbyterian Loyalty Hdgo Christian Missionary Society Frank Gobble

Priscilla Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs D J Ross

The Priscilla club held a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. D J Ross home assisted by Mrs J O Sexton with about twenty guests including Myra Eckerman of Los Angeles G S Kerr Cc S Lemmon D J Patterson and Don Brindley A two course luncheon and pink green decor with garden flowers followed a social afternoon.

Priscilla Club D. J. Ross J. O. Sexton Myra Eckerman Los Angeles G. S. Kerr Cc. S. Lemmon D. J. Patterson Don Brindley

Elizabeth Ragan Hosts Ten Years from Now Bridge Club

Miss Elizabeth Ragan entertained the Ten Years from Now bridge club at her home last night. Guests included Miss Lucy Dempsey and Miss Mae Mangold. Dempsey won the high score prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next party will be a steak fry two weeks hence.

Elizabeth Ragan Bridge Club Lucy Dempsey Mae Mangold Miss Dempsey

Snakes Guard Houses in Guerrero India Toll

Snakes in Guerrero Mexico, a 16 to 20 foot boa like creature, live in houses, tame by Indians, kill rats and play with children, guarding homes when masters are away.

Guerrero Mexico

White Way Club Plans Gift Box for Member

The White Way club met at Mrs. Marion Wells’s country home on Tuesday amid bad weather. Eight Ruths guests and most members attended. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mae DeLong Mrs. Emma Ralston and Mrs. Gertie Stewart. Gifts for a box were gathered for Mrs. Ella Craig. The next meeting will be with Miss Pearl Smith.

White Way Club Marion Wells Ruth Mae DeLong Emma Ralston Gertie Stewart Ella Craig Mary Elizabeth Wells Pauline Forinash Gail Wells Ruth Forinash Miss Pearl Smith

Picnic Supper In Timber Near Havre Draws Two Families

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Harter and Dorothy and Mr and Mrs George Green with Betty and Leroy shared a picnic in the timber near Havre on Sunday evening. Several locals visited relatives and others spent time at parental homes and with neighbors in a busy weekend of social calls and small outings.

Lisle Hering Havre Wilbur Harter Dorothy George Green Betty Leroy Timber Leslie Beenblossom Mack Beenblossom Pete Wittmer Sam Wittmer Will McBride Boyd Stephens Claude McCall Washington Ed Zook H. F. Heaseltine Fred Zieglowsky Wagonkneich Marguerite McCall Vera McCreedy Martin Westen Everette Westen Henry Richard Cone Lake August Zieglowsky Martin Weston Ivan Coffey West Chester Grover Walton Donald, Cloyd Earl Gardner Lee Heagestine John Wheelen Howard McBride

Washington Township Farm Bureau Meeting Announced

Washington township Farm Bureau will meet at 8 30 Thursday evening at the Charles Palmer home. The Jacksonite 4 H girls will sell ice cream and cake. The Baptist church youth bake sale at Washington Cleaners Saturday June 29 to raise funds for Iowa Baptist assembly.

Washington Township Farm Bureau Charles Palmer Jacksonite 4-H The Baptist Church Washington Cleaners Iowa Baptist Assembly

Nuptial Vows for Witzigman Whannel Couple

Washington and Ottumwa pair wed in the Washington Methodist Church before about 700 guests. Miss Winifred Gail Witzigman and Ralph Whannel exchanged vows with elaborate floral decor, organ music, and a reception in the church social hall.

Witzigman- Whannel Winifred Gail Witzigman Washington Ralph Whannel Ottumwa Washington Methodist Church F. CC. Witzigman Edna Klein Fthel Witmers F. C. Witzigman Whitmore Sane

Wedding Tea for Party Members Held at Parsonage

The high tea for wedding party members and close relatives occurred at 5 p m at the parsonage home of the bride's parents. Guests sat at two long tables with a high cake centerpiece and hidden fortune trophies for ushers and bridesmaids.

John Dade Frances Lois Sartor Ottumwa North Court Cedar Falls High School Cornell College Washington , W. C. A Whannel Gladbrook High School Ot‘rmwa Y’s

N Prairie Flower Farmer Plans New Machine Shed Work

Local notes from North Prairie Flower report construction of a new machine shed by N Prairie Flower Farmer. The item mentions Klineberg crews at the site and various social visits and health updates in the community including Miss Ruth Young and Miss Fern Bishop.

Prairie Flower Farmer R. M. Fulton North Prairie Flower Knd Klineberg Pilotburg Ruth Young Fern Bishop Ott Patterson Nell Maxine Adams Ralph Oldfield Sam Oldfield Del

Birthday and wedding day notices mix in Davenport

Miss Lillian Berry celebrates her birthday and wedding day as she marries Victor Westphal at 8 30 this evening at her parents home in Davenport. Mrs Lloyd Lovelett marks her 18th anniversary while Leigh Soule and spouse celebrate 17 years with a steak dinner at North Side cafe.

Lillian Berry Victor Westphal F. E. Berry Davenport Lillian Vic Lloyd Lovelett Leigh W. Soule North Side

Birthday Notes From Richmond Community

June 27 Benny Houseal at Joe Malichky home celebrates birthday today his mother Mrs. Paul Houseal of Pleasant Ridge tomorrow Edna Pauline Watson daughter of Wilbur and Wallace first grade pupil this year Mrs. R S Young observes birthday today A birthday dinner attended Ralph Oldfield home Sunday Mae Rittenhouse from Morning Sun visited Newt Arnold at Kalona with updates on family business Mrs Bess Rickey helping in the store.

Richmond Benny Houseal Joe Malichky Paul Houseal Pleasant Ridge Edna Pauline Watson Wilbur Wallace Met Paul Ralph Oldfield Mae Rittenhouse Morning Sun Newt Arnold Kalona Bess Rickey

Birthday greetings mark the Koehler and Anderson families

Prairie Center residents Lewis and John Koehler spent Tuesday with Robert Koehler to celebrate his 12th birthday. Phyllis Anderson, six, brought a birthday cake to her grandfather Emil A. Anderson, and the party continued with Robert staying the night at Lewis and John Koehler's home.

Emil A. Anderson Phyllis Mrs Harry Anderson Prairie Center Lewis and John Koehler Robert Koehler Robert Lewis

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