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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

3

Former Ainsworth Teacher Marries in Davenport

Gen Ett Herrick formerly of Ainsworth and Arthur F. Jebens of Davenport wed at St. Mark's Lutheran church Davenport in a noon ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Minneapolis where Jebens will work for the League of Minnesota Municipalities at the University of Minnesota.

Ainsworth Genett Herrick Ainsworth School Arthur F. Jebens Davenport St. Mark’s Lutheran Church M. A. Getzendaner Minneapolis Minn University of Iowa College of Law University of Minnesota

Mrs. Anderson Hosts Nurses Alumni Meeting in Ainsworth

Mrs Wylie Anderson hosted the Nurses Alumni at her Ainsworth home yesterday. Mrs Ed West acted as assistant hostess. After the business meeting ten members and guest Mrs Edith Richards of Ainsworth played bridge. Assisting with refreshments were Anderson nieces Mary and Maranda Martin.

Wylie = Anderson Ainsworth Ed West Edith Richards Anderson Mary Maranda Martin

Mrs Frink Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs Bolce Kurtz

Mrs RBolce Kurtz, to relocate to Moline Illinois, was guest of honor at a Frink home bridge party hosted by Mrs Russell A Frink. Garden arrangements brightened two tables of play with a North Side cafe refreshment course. Prizes awarded to Mrs Harry Simpson, Mrs Kurtz, Mrs Carl Voorhees, and Mrs Maynard Brown.

Rbolce’ Kurtz Moline Ill Russell Arink Frink Harry Simpson Kurtz Carl Voorhees Maynard Brown Vince Callahan Centerville Montgomery Ward North Side

Social Calendar of Meetings and Potluck Events

Notices list upcoming social gatherings including a country club potluck dinner at 6 30 p m a Presbyterian ladies aid society meeting at 2 30 p m with group leaders named and serving helpers, Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society at 2 30 p m with leaders, Baptist Missionary Society pot luck luncheon at 1 p m, W R C memorial service at 2 30 p m and a women's golf potluck at 5 p m with supper at 7 p m at the country club.

W.R.C

Iowa City Women Golfers Lead At Country Club Matches

Twenty four women golfers participated in ladies day events with nine guests from Iowa City. Tessie Koser of Iowa City won par for the Iowa City golf ball while Marguerite Hardy earned a ball for Washington with most sevens. R J Patterson claimed the longest drive. Luncheon served. afternoon golf and bridge followed. Iowa City guests included Alice Wareham Clara Kent Parsons Lillias Plass Annette Kasper and Ethel Kasper. Washington guests join tomorrow for a regional tournament with Iowa City West Liberty Muscatine players.

Iowa City Country Club Tessie Koser Marguerite Hardy Washington R. J. Patterson Julia Taylor Nice Ries Alice Wareham Clara Kent Parsons Lillias Plass Annette Kasper Ethel Kasper Koser Taylor Ries Ray Simpson Manchester Paul Wertz Great Falls Mont West Liberty Muscatine Jean Moore Marguerite Wardy R. J Patterson PB. Fr. Bostwick Ir EB. B. Hammer F E. Stutsman J. O. Sexton Nellie Thompson Stan Kiesey Helen Thompson Stallight

Delegates Report On 4-H Convention Highlights

Mary Walker and Joan Gerdes spoke at the Northern Star 4-H club meeting held at Ruth Foster's home on Tuesday afternoon. Gerdes discussed the Posture Training school at Fairfield and the afternoon lesson on selecting and caring for hosiery and shoes. Helen Foster served refreshments, with additional attendees including Mrs Tom Berdo Mrs Ralph Borman Mrs Ernest Miller Mrs Rodney Davis Edith Patterson Carol Benson Velma Finke Mrs Donald Coats and Grace Houseal.

Mary Walker Joan Gerdes Ames Northern Star Ruth Foster Fairfield Helen Foster Tom Berdo Ralph Borman Ernest Miller Rodney Davis Edith Patterson Carol Benson Velma Finke Donald Coats Grace Houseal

Mrs Earl Booth Hosts Snowball Club Meeting

Snowball Social club met yesterday at president Mrs Earl Booth's home after roll call. Members described dream vacations and planned yearbook activities, with ten members nine children and four guests attending. Evelyn assisted with refreshments.

Earl Booth Roy’ Finke Emma Hall Alice Clara Finke

Alice Byers and Clara Finke Club Meeting Hostesses

Mrs. Stanley Fishburn will host the next meeting of the club with Alice Byers and Clara Finke noted as participants or guests in the local society column.

Byers Alice Clara Finke Stanley Fishburn

Homemakers Club Schedules Meeting with Red Cross Donation

Nine members met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Clarence Goft for a regular Homemakers Club gathering. An ice cream social planned for yesterday was postponed and the group held a business meeting. A donation was made to the Red Cross war relief fund. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Henry Dittmer and Mrs. Stanley Foster. Mrs. Mike Hollinger participated.

Homemakers Club Clarence Goft Red Cross War Relief Fund Henry Dittmer Stanley Foster Mike Hollinger

W R C Memorial Service Set for Saturday

Memorial services for deceased members of the Woman's Relief corps will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM in G A R hall. Mrs J D Dayton corps chaplain and Mrs Karl Steele patriotic instructor will lead with all members urged to attend.

Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall J. D. Dayton Karl Steele

Christian Ladies' Aid and Missionary Meeting Announcement

Christian Ladies' Aid and Missionary meeting at the home of Mrs. Ed Simmering on West Madison Street at 2 30 p m Friday. 11213

Christian Ladies' Aid Ed Simmering West Madison St

Waiut-ads Contest Prize Winner Note

Mrs Hubert Redlinger assisted the hostess in serving refreshments at the Waiut-ads event. Mrs Carl Hering is named hostess for the next meeting on July 24.

Wiiner Hubert Redlinger Carl Hering

Mrs Westermark Hosts Party for Mrs Judevine

Mrs Nels Westermark entertained twelve guests at her Westwood California home yesterday afternoon in a courtesy party for Mrs Herb et Judevine formerly of Washington. Bridge games and high score prize went to Mrs Robert Carson. Pink roses and blue delphinium brightened the quarter tables as refreshments followed the card games. Out of town guests included Mrs Rex Levert of Wellman and Elizabeth Brown of Iowa City.

Herbert Judevine Westwood Calif Washington Nels B. Westermark Robert Carson Judevine Rex Levert Wellman Elizabeth Brown Iowa City

Bloomington Visitors Stay With Mrs George Anderson

Mrs Ted Sandy and daughter Patty Lee of Bloomington Illinois are visiting this week with Mrs George Anderson and other relatives.

Ted Sandy Patty Lee Bloomington, IL George Anderson

Birthday wishes and anniversaries noted today

Darlene and Mary Glasgow celebrate birthdays as Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Glasgow’s daughters. Vic Westphal of Chicago marks his fifth wedding anniversary and his wife’s birthday. Lloyd Lovelett’s twenty third wedding anniversary is observed. Edna Pauline Watson turns thirteen. Many happy returns to these celebrated individuals.

Darlene and Mary Glasgow Mrs. Elwood Glasgow Vic Westphal Chicago Mrs. Westphal Mrs. Lloyd Lovelett

Birthday honorees listed for today

Birthday honorees include Mrs. R. S. Young Mrs. Howard Gardner Mrs. C. W. Eden Burt Pringle of Thornburg Mrs. Lb. R. Baker Benny Houseal and Mrs. William Putman.

R. S. Young Howard Gardner C. W. Eden Burt Pringle Thornburg Lb. R. Baker Benny Houseal William Putman

Just Us Club Holds Afternoon Meeting

Fourteen members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Bastiaan Den Hartog's home. New member Mrs. R. D. VanDorin and guest Mrs. Owen Grecian attended. A picnic committee was named for July 16 and the next meeting was set with Mrs. John Dodd. Marion Grecian helped.

Just Us Club Bastiaan den Hartog R. D. VanDorin Owen Grecian John Dodd

Mrs Florence Weedman Visiting Washington Kin

Mrs Florence Weedman of Washington DC visits this week as a guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J C McKay in the city mansions and social circles for a short stay.

Florence Weedman Washington, D. C J. C. McKay

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Arthur Jebens Mrs. Frink Bolce Kurtz American Institute of Laundering Clinbhouse Flore Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Mrs. Westermark Edna Pauline Watson Lorek RAYON Anties Lovely C L Sheer Sally Lea Frocks Penney’s Batiste Ron A Lady Luke Alifornna the Brassieres Pyle Huet He-Boy Sir Penney Ney Vat Gene Autry
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