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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

3

Droll Jenn Exchange Vows In Hills Church Wedding

Florence Jenn daughter of Mr and Mrs August Jenn Hills and Ivo H Proll son of Mr and Mrs J C Droll Riverside exchanged marriage vows Tuesday morning at St Josephs church Hills. Rev J D Collins conducted the ceremony attended by Vera Droll Leo Jean and others. The bride wore a princess gown with seed pearls and carried white roses. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with guests and a three tier angel food cake. The couple will reside in Iowa City after July 3 at 216 South Madison Street. A pre nuptial shower for Florence Jean and Ivo H Droll drew over 125 relatives and friends at De Brie hall Hills.

Riverside St. Joseph’s Church Hills Florence Jenn August Jenn Ivo H. Proll J. C. Droll J. d. Collins Joanna Hill St. Mary's High School Iowa City Mercy Hospital Droll St. Mary’s High School Iowa State University Hospital Madison St Florence Jean Ivo H. Droll John Mellecker Edward Rotenburger Clet«us Mellecker Laura Birrer Clotilda Lynch

Navajo Club Picnic at Sunset Park

The Navajo club held a picnic at Sunset Park yesterday starting at one o clock with twelve members and one guest Mrs Julius Peterson of Vinceton Til attending. After the luncheon the group visited Mrs Dr Patterson's home for an afternoon of social time.

Sunset Park Julius Peterson Vinceton Til Dr. Patterson

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

The social calendar lists a Thursday potluck at the country club at 6 45 p m and a Democratic club meeting at the Eicher office. Friday events include the W F M S meeting at 2 30 with Mrs Bob Noonan and Mrs J O Sexton as leaders, plus Rebekah’s meeting at 8 p m. The program also notes a Gy A R Nall event at 2 30 p m and an afternoon U P church division meeting at the church.

Oe Democrats Club Eicher M. Fectureh Bob Noonan West Jefferson J. O. Sexton Rebekah Oohagenonon A. R. Nall U. P. Church

Northern Star 4H Club Plans Reunion

Fifteen members met with Betty Drake at the Drake home. Betty reported on the State 4H convention in Ames where she served as delegate. Others spoke on Etiquette and Victor Herbert, plus a bears conservation note. The group learned about canning fruit and set a July 12 reunion at the Joe Knotek home.

Northern Star 4H Club Betty Drake Harry Drake Betty Ames Mary Donaldson Esther Stewart Victor Herbert Beulah Stewart Lloyd Foster Joe Knotek Northern Star

Royalty Paid Price for Ancient Purple Dye Costly Snail

Purple dyes of ancient times came from a small snail along the Mediterranean. Over 12 000 snails were required to yield an ounce of dye and the expense kept the pigment reserved for royalty.

Mediterranean

Have Church Party at C Reeves Home

Twenty eight members of Prairie Flower church enjoyed a hosted evening at the home of Mrs. Clifford Reeves. Rev. E Strong led a devotional period followed by games and a scavenger hunt. Refreshments were served by the hostess with guests Marilyn and Rosilyn Woldsborough Virginia Jurney and Carol Gray among others. The next party is set for July 13 at the Newt Benson home.

Prairie Flower Church Clifford Reeves E. Strong Virginia Wiley Naomi Kyle Maxine Jarrard Marilyn Rosilyn Woldsborough Virginia Jurney Ilinois Carol Gray Reeves Newt Benson

Snowball Club Hosts Ice Cream Social at E Booth Home

The Snowball Social Club entertained families and guests Tuesday evening at the Earl Booth home. Seventy two attended including Jean Blecha Bill Hotle Mel Corpening Irma Duvall Anna Giduch Richard McBeth Ray Carter Margaret Ann Stoops Don Kerr Bob Ferrer Mrs Walter Stewart and Clinton Stewart. Homemade ice cream cake and coffee were served.

Snowall Social Club Earl Booth Jean Blecha Bill Hotle Mel Corpening Irma Duvall Frankport Anna Giduch of Wellman Richard McBeth Ray Carter Margaret Ann Stoops Don Kerr Bob Ferrer Walter Stewart Clinton Stewart

Mrs Harold Kline Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Kline hosted the Just Us club at 502 South Marion Avenue. Attendees included eighteen members and two guests, with the afternoon devoted to fancy work and refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs E H Messer. The next meeting is a July 15 picnic to be hosted for members and their husbands.

Harold Kine South Marion Avenue Just Us Club van Ness John Caldwell Will Booth E. H. Messer

Auxiliary Officers to Be Installed Friday in Columbus Junction

The American Legion auxiliary will install officers Friday evening at the Legion hall in Columbus Junction. Officers include Ruth Pine president May Annas first vice president Carrie Lewis second vice president Besse McRoberts secretary Ethel Gabriel treasurer Minnie Richie chaplain Edith Reaney historian Selenie Pugh sergeant at arms. Roy Pierce of Morning Sun will serve as installing officer.

Columbus Junction American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Ruth Pine May Annas Carrie Lewis Besse McRoberts Ethel Gabriel Minnie Richie Edith Reaney Selenie Pugh Roy Pierce

Anwyl and Marsden Families Hold Reunion at Columbus Park

About 45 relatives gathered Tuesday at Columbus Chautauqua Park for the Anwyl and Marsden families reunion. Attending were Mr and Mrs Evan Anwyl of Los Angeles and many other relatives from Oakland Crawfordsville Letts Media polis Cotter Ainsworth and nearby areas.

Columbus Junction Anwyl Marsden Columbus Chautauqua Park Evan Anwyl Los Angeles Oral Anwyl Oakland Calif Fern Duncan Rider William, Garwin Dave Anwyl Winnie Duncan Thomas Duncan Helen Jones Washington Ollie Anwyl Crawfordsville Freda Anwyl Isabelle Ainsworth Lyle Anwyl Mediapolis Robert Barnes and Sons Letts David P. Jones Cotter William FE. Jones Halle Hanft Jean Alice Anwyl J. K. Helmick J. C. Hull J C. Sehoech Todd Tanft

Pythian Sisters Hold Final Meeting Before Summer Break

The West Chester Pythian Sisters met with strong attendance to close business for summer. They reported full quota to the Pythian home and praised members for efforts. Sick visits and thanks cards were noted. Refreshments were served after adjournment by Gladys Hoover, Ida Hough and Nola Johnson. A Flag Day program was performed since the regular meeting was not held on that date.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Gladys Hoover Ida Hough Nola Johnson

Woussicket Group Honors D Baker On Birthday

A birthday party at Dorothy Bakers home celebrated her twelfth birthday with twenty five friends in attendance. Before the party the Woussicket Camp Fire group met and elected officers for the year: President Dorothy Putnam, Vice President Virginia Gibson, Secretary Henrietta Stewart, Treasurer Betty Skenenberg, Scribe Frances Falk.

Dorothy Baker Woussicket Camp Fire Group Dorothy Putnam Virginia Gibson Henrietta Stewart Betty Snekenberg Frances Falk

Mrs McCleery Wins Low Score in Washington Club Golf

Mrs McCleery posted the low score in a Washington country club morning of breakfast and golf. Seven women met for breakfast at the North Side cafe at seven o clock. A Cook-out was planned for next Thursday.

McCleery The Washington Country Club North Side Richard McCileery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vera Droll Leo Jean Crylist Charis Epna van Meter E. Main Street Green Dale Gallagher Be & Bee Sanitary Bakery North Fourth Navajo Club Children’s Union Suits White Caps Bach Grahams Department Stores Auxiliary V. F. W. Post No K. C. Hall Post Elien Wallace Wallace Dale Atkinson George Yeaman Jess Radda Northern Star 4H Roud Gas Iowa Southern Utilities CO C. Reeves Home E. Booth Harold Kline Chester D. Baker Rockwood DD Rage Group Felts
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