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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1939

Page

2

Local residents and visitors listed in Thursday notes

Local social notes include calls from Mrs. Rollin Lyns and others in Columbus Junction and Ainsworth. Missionary news from Hoichow Kiungchow reports all missionaries safe as of February 18. Various regional residents visit, attend, or are mentioned in events from Marshalltown to Fairfield and Keota.

Rollin Lyns Lee Colton Columbus Junction Tom Davis Ainsworth Robert Williams Crawfordsville W. R. Moninger Marshalltown Margaret Moninger Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Hoichow Kiungchow Miss Moninger Nodoa

Marteeny Hensler Wedding Solemnized This Afternoon

The wedding of Kathryn Hensler and Donald Marteeny was held at 4 30 PM in the Methodist Episcopal church with sixty guests. The bride wore a navy blue silk ensemble and carried gardenias. matron of honor was Mrs Hugh K Reacard and best man Glenn Ravenscroft. A high tea followed, and the couple will reside in Chicago after a southern trip. Out of town guests included relatives from Cedar Rapids Roanne Hedrick Wabash Mulberry Eddyville and Chicago. Catering by Mrs George C Stewart with decor by Don Benblossom.

Kathryn Hensler Charles Hensler Donald Marteeny T. R. Marteeny Chicago Edna Klein Arthur Atack Robert Hannah Hedrick Schiaparelli Hugh K. Reacard Wabash Ind Glenn R. Ravenscroft Cedar Rapids Marteeny Hensler Thomas Purcell West Side Buick Motor Company Donnie Harold Ronin Kay Darling Fred Barnes E. Ravenscroft Glenn Ravenscroft E. F. Barnhart Neil Roanne H. K. Reahard Saralee Almon Harseckman Mulberry Alice McAtlin Eddyville Robert L. Hannah N. Richmond Muscastine George C. Stewart Preston Wolf Don Benblossom

Postponed auction items and local notices from Wayland area

The record lists postponed sales including the Diller Sale rescheduled for March 14 and mentions several local residents visiting or calling, including B. Anderson at Pioneer drug store and families from Keota Wayland Crawfordsville and Winfield. It notes Jack Brown injured in a southeast Ainsworth automobile incident with a brain injury feared but improving.

Jack Brown Ainsworth Very

Hospital Births And Surgeries Reported Nearby

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Harry M Dun can of Columbus Junction welcomed a son born yesterday at 2 30 p m weighing nine pounds seven ounces Bobbie Binkert underwent an appendectomy yesterday after noon Donal Erlenbush underwent an appendectomy yesterday afternoon Dr A C Peterson was admitted this morning

Harry M. Duncan Columbus Junction Bobbie Binkert Donal Erlenbush A. C. Peterson

Local Residents Visit and Return Home Through Weekend

Mr and Mrs Frank Peck of East Pleasant Fair were callers yesterday. Martha Foster and Afla Hilt unen went to Chicago for the weekend. Charles Fuhr will return to Central college Pella after flu at his parents home. Mrs J A Lasek and laugh ters of Richmond visited. Fred McCormick and Mrs Scott to Morro in Kolla Missouri after visiting Ralph Scott. Mrs Scott and Mrs McCormick are sisters. Mrs William Robertson of Crawfordsville and F E B Humphreys of Wyman and Mrs C A Struble of Hills visited yesterday. Mr and Mrs Walter Rukgaber spent last evening in Wapello with Ray Kuggaber. Glen Miller hosted guests Tom Gray Rex Hazen Sam and Dwight Wittmer who cooked their own meal. Don Simmering was guest of honor at sister Mrs Marion Sheets and Mr Sheets birthday party with thirty guests. Mrs Helen Anderson returned to Graham store yesterday afternoon. Harry Dougherty returned to the same store this morning. Nic McCleery back on duty at Nicolaid Harmon store after absence. Charles Long Jr has had flu. Marie Landau and Mary Welch went to Des Moines for weekend with Miss Landau’s sister Mrs James Robinson. Douglas Eastwood came home from Coe college for the weekend. his father ill with flu. Mrs Eastwood tried to call when Doug walked in.

Glen Miller Robert Risk Tom Gray Rex Hazen Sam Dwight Wittmer Douglas Eastwood Coe College

Soldiers and police guard Slovak cities amid martial law

In Bratislava and various Slovak towns Czechoslovak soldiers and police enforce martial law amid high anti Czech sentiment. Officials dismissed three Slovak cabinet ministers prompting fears peasants may march on cities in protest.

Bratislava Czechoslovakia

Automobile thief captured after eleven mile chase

Leon Clay Wittong of Bloomfield Missouri, 24, was captured after an eleven mile pursuit by Patrolman James Mirchhots. Wittong fled south before being placed in custody.

Leon Clay L. Wittong Bloomfield James Mirchhots Wittong

Unit Meetings of M E Ladies Aid Held Yesterday

Methdist Ladies Aid units met yesterday amid illness and weather. Unit 1 hosted nine. Unit 2 had nineteen calls and a St Patrick program. Unit 3 hosted twenty four with a trip talk. Unit 4 hosted seven with games. Unit 5 hosted eleven with experiences and tea towel sewing. Unit 6 hosted fifteen with poetry and household hints. Unit 7 hosted twenty four with Bible notes and Irish program. Rural Units 9 1 and 9 2 planned but postponed. Unit 10 met seven with33 sick calls and social time. April meeting dates announced.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Kenneth Smith Unit 1 8. N. Sorrell Alice Rownd Ethel Atkinson Miss Rownd Kipling Bad Sorrell Smith Unit 2 Jesse Busby Mary Genkinger L. F. Harding P. BE. Babcock Unit 3 William Mercer Carl Hedges Edwin Griffith Edna Klein Unit 4 W. G. Roudabush M. H. Sartor Olive Campbell Bible Department Jerusalem New Julia Sisk St. Patrick Carolyn Frances Sartor Frank Kurtz Charles Davis Ira Rathmel Unit 9-1 Henry Berdo Ead Unit 92 Scott Wilcox Homer Jarrard Unit 10 Arthur Durst Wyatt Marboure

Completing Term in Jail He Wants Customers Back

Keokuk Iowa March 11 A junk dealer John Menders nearing end of a sixty days term for receiving stolen property placed an ad in a local newspaper stating he will re open his business about March 15 and that old and new customers are appreciated.

Keokuk Iowa John Menders

Man allegedly admits stealing car in Leon incident

A ward from Lamont admitted stealing an automobile in Leon and was returned to jail there after officers said he confessed. The pursuit ended near Eagleville where he was apprehended and taken into custody.

Ward Lamont Eagleville Leon

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings and Changes

The social calendar lists various church, fraternal, and club events with new venues and times. Notable items include DeMolay at the Masonic Temple, Rainbow Girls practice at City Hall, Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society at Mrs. Messer’s, and American Home sections across multiple days, with venue notes and time changes.

George Rudiger West Main St Wesleyan Missionary Glenn Barclay West Washington Street DeMolay Meeting Masonic Temple City Hall DeMolay Mothers Circle George Clapper Nellie Thompson Pythian K.P. Hall Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society E. H. Messer St. Patrick's Party

Woussicket Group Plans St Patrick Day Party

The Woussicket Camp Fire group met at Betty Snhakenberg home after school. Plans for a St Patrick's day party were made with costumes old time dances and games on the program. Mrs George Dowell and Mrs Paul Snakenberg now lead the group.

Woussicket Betty Snhakenberg Lois Mace Henry Little George Dowell Paul Snakenberg

First Grade Pupils Present Program

Centennial PTA met Wednesday afternoon in the school. Mrs. R J Patterson opened the meeting and Mrs. Ralph Kleesc read the minutes in the secretary’s absence. Anita Tellin presented the first grade pupils in an interesting program. George Mohr and Melvin Gingerich showed slides on the safety program.

PTA R. J. Patterson Ralph Klees Victor Masson Anita ‘Tellin George Mohr Melvin Gingerich

Sub-Deb Club Holds Evening Meeting

The Sub-deb club met Friday evening with Ro berta Wheelan presiding and all members present. Plans for the future were discussed and several appointments made. Gayle Davis was placed in charge of pictures and Shirley Peterson of the next program. Margaret Ragan presented the program.

Roberta Wheelan Gayle Davis Shirley Peterson Margaret Ragan

Grant Supports Infant Nutrition Research at Iowa University

A $7,500 grant from the Borden Co. to the State University of Iowa funds infant nutrition research. Dean KE M MacEwen announces the gift made possible through the Monnell for Pediatrics Research, backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr P C Jeans will direct the project at the children's hospital.

Iowa City State University of Iowa KE. M. MacEwen College of Medicine Borden Co New York N. Y Monnell For Pediatrics Research American Academy of Pediatrics P. C. Jeans Ecollege of Medicine Children’s

Mrs. Rudiger Heads Ladies Aid For Coming Year

The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid elected officers for the year at a church meeting with twenty five members present. Officers are Mrs. George Rudiger president Mrs. John Stewart vice president Mrs. D D Davis secretary and Mrs. J A Porter treasurer. Helen Harvey led devotions and guest Margaret Cowden spoke about her mission work in Teheran Iran describing life and homes including Long Haven and notable Iranian women in the community.

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society George Rudiger John Stewart D. D. Davis J. A. Porter Helen Harvey Margaret Cowden Teheran Iran Persia Miss Cowden Long Haven Roger Sherman

Many Happy Returns Birthday List Parade

Many Happy Returns begins with W M Terry of Manhasset who is a Three Quarter Century club member and celebrates a birthday today. Other celebrants include Mrs Mary Grecian 78, Mrs Beulah Longwell, Mrs EB M McConaughy, Mrs Lee Arthaud, Donna Wylie, and Evelyn Sim. Also noted are Beenblossom and Owen children with birthdays and anniversaries, with Henry Witthoft expected tomorrow.

W. M. Terry Manhasset Long Island Journal Terry Mary Grecian Ethel Grecian Beulah Longwell Dublin EB. M. McConaughy Lee Arthaud Ainsworth Donna Wylie Prairie Center Evelyn Sim Wayland

Birthdays Noted for Local Residents Tomorrow

Sunday tomorrow marks birthdays for Journal correspondent Mrs. R. C. Ferguson of West Chester Rex Hazen Martha Darrene Richardson Marie Jackson Charles Bear a Grinnell College student Ed F Havel Andrew Shelangoski and Mrs Tillie McCall. Marjorie and Margaret Chalupa turn twenty tomorrow while Neva Hole daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hole of Pilotburg is seven tomorrow. Harrison Hesseltine of Bridgeton Raymond Kaufman of Wayland and Maxine Foster celebrate birthdays tomorrow. James Alm employed at Miller's Footwear stores birthday is today.

R. C. Ferguson Journal West Chester Rex Hazen Martha Darrene Richardson Marie Jackson Charles Bear Grinnell College Ed. F. Havel Andrew Shelangoski Tillie McCall Neva Hole Ernest Hole Pilotburg Harrison Hesseltine Brighton Raymond Kaufman Wayland Maxine Foster

Ruth Lemley Hosts Loyal Women Social Meeting

Mrs. Ruth Lemley hosted the Loyal Women's class social at the Baptist church last evening. Eleven members attended a short business session followed by refreshments, with Mrs. Will Sickles assisting. next meeting will be April 14 led by Mrs. E. H. Messer and Mrs. Iva Bales.

Ruth Lemley Loyal

Announcements from K P Lodge Page Unit

K P Lodge call to work in rank of Page Monday evening. All members requested to attend. Refreshments will be served. Address 2113.

K. P. Lodge

Harry Dodsons Honored on Golden Wedding Day

Rural Women’s club members hosted a surprise noon dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dodson on their golden wedding anniversary at their home northwest of town. Twenty eight members attended with families and guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson and others. The Dodsons, married in Burden Kansas, lived in Illinois before moving to Iowa in 1908 and to near Lone Tree, then northwest of Washington. They have four children and four grandchildren. Health and travel prevented full family participation.

Rural Women's Club Harry Dodson Dodson Claude Rhodebeck Grant Humston Bart Gregory Mary Shields Lloyd Humston George Nelson Gertrude Maxwell William Bell David Carl Phillips Kansas J. F. Dodson Buffalo Wyo Essile Dodson Lone Tree Dayton Eden Columbus Junction Washington Dodsons

Walnut Women’s Club Hostess and Seed Exchange

Mrs. Fred Longer hosted the Walnut Women’s club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Members exchanged seeds and bulbs and shared gardening tips while Mrs. Harold Humston explained the year’s program. Refreshments were served, and the next meeting on April 11 will be with Corine Oriez.

Fred Longer Walnut Women’s Club Harold Humston

Neighbors Honor Mrs William Dea on Birthday

Neighbors near Ainsworth planned a surprise party for Mrs William Dea Wednesday. A cooperative dinner was served by the women and a good turnout despite illness and poor roads. Elizabeth Dea showed quilts and other work.

William Dea Ainsworth

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