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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

3

Pleasant Hill Social Notes and Local Visit Highlights

Mrs Harl Kephart reports on church and community happenings in Pleasant Hill. Family visits include Rodney Manan and Viola Anderson wedding guests, and neighbors like Clyde Lambert, Glenn Pratt, and the Wittings sharing meals and Sunday gatherings. Attendees at a Christian Bible study in Iowa City and a school election noting John Ganon as a new director are also mentioned.

Harl Kephart Hulk Sip_aloose Wes Glenn Pratt Chu Dh. le. Watting Lee Kesselline Wilt Saville Klazey Bishop Donald Ware Cole Weil Rrotenun St. Madison St. Ula Otis L. Bo Manan Vella Whephart Velma Joan Pratt Lawrence Raymond Mildrea Wephart Iowa City H. L. Witting Boyd Stephens Myrla Clyde Lambert Mary Greer Brighton Howard Jenn John Ganon Roy Kephart Vincent Beliel

Spring coat and dress sale with wide women’s sizing

A local retailer markets Redfern coats and large size dresses for spring. Specials include hats, gloves, scarves, hose, bags, hankies, skirts, sweaters, and suits for women and girls with prices from 59 cents to $29.50, touting long-standing service and homegrown value.

Herve

Meetings Held by Three American Home Sections

Three American Home department meetings were held yesterday. Section 1 gathered at Mrs. Harry Dye’s with 29 members and guests including Ruth Foster as speaker. Section 2 met at the YMCA with 27 attendees discussing modern kitchen features. Section 3 met at Mrs. L. Iltis with 24 members and guests, focusing on Kitchen Day and curtains.

Mrs Donaldson Hosts Booster Club Meeting

Mrs Warry Donaldson entertained ten booster club members at her home yesterday afternoon. Mrs Bert Dill presided in the absence of the president and vice president. Mrs Milford Anderson recorded the minutes. Anderson and Oral Norman won prizes in the entertainment contests. The afternoon ended with sewing for the hostess and refreshments. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Arthur Duensing in two weeks.

Warry Donaldson Booster Club Bert Dill Milford Anderson Anderson Oral Norman Lloyd Walker Donaldson May Smith

Local Birthday Honorees List for Today

A page lists several birthday celebrants including Carol Jean Weeks six, Kathleen Carol Buenneke six, John Richard May thirteen, LaVell Arlene Bradford two, and Frances eleven tomorrow. Also named are Mrs. Andy Sheetz Valley, Mrs. Earl Redlinger, Mrs. Jeannette Wade Scott Wellman, Ar delle Hasty Richmond, Ellen Gray Toledo, and H. E. Gray Washington.

Carol Jean Weeks Mrs. Dewey Weeks Frances Andy Sheetz Valley Earl Redlinger Jeanette Wade Scott Wellman Ardelle Hasty Richmond

Social calendar items and church group notices listed

Calendar notices by 10 am Wednesday include Shrines practice at Masonic Temple, Methodist family night dinner, Phi Mu Pi Mk, Walnut Women's Club, Prairie Flower Missionary Society all day meeting, Rural Woman's Club afternoon, Fleur-de-lis club at 2 pm, Public Affairs luncheon at North Side Cafe, Rebecca Club, Lutheran Ladies Aid, OES regular meeting at Masonic Temple, OES pinochle at Masonic, PTA at school, YWCA party 5 to 10 pm, Young Women's Missionary Society 7:30 pm, Baptist YM Society 7:30 pm, Presbyterian WMS 2:30 pm, West Chester WHMS, Garden dept 7:30 pm, Ladies bring pie, Jolly Good Timers dance, Rendezvous Methodist Ladies Aid 2:30 pm, Mission prayer 2:20, Legion potluck and birthday 6:30 pm, WRC meeting 2:30 pm ALAR hall, and Saturday WRC meeting at ALAR hall.

Walnut Women's Club Fred Longer Prairie Flower Missionary Society Adolph Larson Rural Woman's Club Frank Pringle Boyd Foster North Side N. M. Spiedel R. G. Cherry Rebecca Club Cloyce Horsey Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Jctmeenen Weale Steet Guenther H. H. Club Helen Blanchard Rolleall O.E.S P.m Masonic Temple Masonic Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Fredmund Presbyterian W.M.S William Matucha West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid General Meeting Ehurch al Mission Prayer Group J. QO. Matthews Jennie Acheson Legion W.R.C

Insurance and Investments Studied in Jackson Two

In Jackson township the fourth phase of women’s home project work features lessons on Insurance and Investments led by Mrs. Ray Bell Mrs. Joe Knotek Mrs. Ray Sojka and Mrs. P. F. Whisler. Key points urge selecting a reliable company avoiding haphazard purchases and delaying decisions. Term insurance costs ten dollars yearly lasts one year renews, has no cash or loan value, and suits low income farm families.

Jackson Township Ray Bell Joe Knotek Ray Sojka P. F. Whisler

Junior College Girls Hold Potluck Supper

A potluck supper was enjoyed by about thirty junior college girls at the high school last evening. The event followed the regular women's league meeting, with Maxine Baxter in charge of the menu aided by Helen Rhodebeek and Helen Stewart.

Women's League Maxine Baxter Helen Rhodebeek Helen Stewart

Pythian Sisters Host Potluck Supper at K P Hall

Mrs. A. D B. Sehmoeller Mrs Ralph Minick and Mrs Mae Morgan led the committee for a Pythian Sisters potluck supper in the K P hall last evening. About thirty members and families shared the meal and spent time socializing and playing cards after.

A. D B. Sehmoeller Ralph Minick Mae Morgan K.P Hall

Local News Roundup From Riverside Area

Mrs H G Miller visited daughter Mrs Ruby Miller Galley in Moline over the weekend. Bernice Derby leaves for Washington DC to resume work after vacation in Rubio with her mother and visiting in the B J Holmes home. Mrs W J Roudabush to begin as part time 4 H assistant April first serving about one third of the state until June convention. Mrs T J Berdo and daughter Mrs Catharine Null returned home after Saturday fire. Virginie Wright visiting niece Mrs MH OC Hull until Wright home is livable. W Miller of Oskaloosa visited today. D F Barnes Washington County Safety Council president Harland Mead George Mohr and Paul Horak guests of Better Riverside club meeting. Marie Jackson visiting Kalona with parents spent today here. Mrs W H Farris of Kinross, Mrs Ella Crawford and daughter Mary of Ainsworth, Mr and Mrs Lee Colton of Columbus Junction spent yesterday here. Mrs Juanita Mathers returned from state cosmetologists convention in Des Moines. Burton Skiles and Miss Almeda Hollywood hair stylists on convention program at Hotel Fort Des Moines. demonstrations praised as practical.

Bernice Derby Washington, D. C Rubio Charles Derby B. J Holmes Miss Derby Iowa Continental Telephone Company W. J. Roudabush Iowa State College T. J. Berdo Catharine Null Virginie Wright MH. OC Hull Wright D. F. Barnes Washington County Safety Council Harland Mead George Mohr Paul Horak Better Riverside Club Mr. Mead Mr. Mohr Mr. Barnes Mr. Horake W. H. Farris Kinross Ella Crawford Mary Ainsworth Lee Colton Columbus Junction Juanita Mathers Les Moines Burton Skiles Miss Almeda Fort Des Moines Cora Lambert Des Moines Tharpe Rank Strickland Jena Barnes Mattie Harnes Joe Augustine Art Luithly Nannie Dickinson Lena Barnes Dickinson Keota Margaret Tinnes Qquilling Club Tower Merc Blanch Hyzer Clarence Hyzer Richland Pred Illinois Fred Lepperts Nan Morrow Mia Joe Hartnell Supt Krabill Br. D. Cc. Barrett Washington Sehultg Kuehsland van Gabby Omer Long Rennie Dawson Living Lake John Simmering E. L. Stewart West Chester Ed Letts Littl Stewart Simmering Letts L. Stewart Grace White Grace Eveland Sorden Helen Stewart Dell Walker Bill Young Manchester Washington Hospital Rittenhouse Marjorie Brown W. 38. Brown Phyllis Brown Jackson Township Phyllis South Prairie School Grant Pearson Dr. McLaughlin Harry Drake Mr. Drake Dell Walkers

Mrs Augustine Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge

Mrs Shirley Augustine hosted the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon with three tables of bridge. Ben Fitzgerald, a guest, won high score. Donald Brown claimed the lucky prize. low score went to Mrs Charles Wiley. Mrs Rothlisberger and Mrs Dale Jones helped serve. Next meeting will be an evening event hosted by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Foster. husbands are invited.

Rosemary Club Shirley Augustine Ridge Ben Fitzgerald Charles Wiley Donald Brown Charles Rothlisberger Dale Jones Lloyd Foster

Local Residents Share Visits Across Iowa

Richmond Iowa notes a series of weekend visits and calls. Ernest Krantz and Clyde Kennard family hosts. Joe Kern and daughter visit Bill Kern home. Ramona Shalla visits relatives Harry and Mrs Jirsa near Kalona. Verne Lints from Cedar Rapids visits Paul Stuff and John Lintz. Joe Jasek and Clem Shalla shop in Washington. Rose Ambrose Everette Shalla Joe Hula and Robert Duwa from near Riverside also visited.

Daryl Shalla Richmond Ernest Krantz Clyde Kennard Joe Kern Riverside Bill Kern Ramona Shalla Harry Jirsa Kalona Verne Lints Cedar Rapids Paul Stuff John Lintz Joe Jasek Clem Shalla Washington Rose Ambrose Everette Shalla Joe Hula Robert Duwa Near

J. O. Baker Relief Corps to Meet for Social Time

The J. O. Baker Relief Corps No. 300 of West Chester will meet with Mrs. I. Coffey Saturday afternoon for a social gathering. Members may bring guests. A Knights Templar party with their wives is set for Friday night March 15 with meat sandwiches provided.

J. OW. Baker Knights Templar Thei Viense

Columbus Junction and Emporia visitors make business calls

T. E. Johnson of Columbus Junction and his sister Dr. Dun lap of Emporia Kansas were business callers here today. Mrs. Robert Lytte visited Stockport on Monday to spend a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Radtke.

T. E. Johnson Columbus Junction Dr. Dunlap Emporia Kan Robert Lytte Stockport Mrs. C. W. Radtke

Entertaining Saturday Nite Club Members at Supper

Mr. and Mrs. John Buenneke entertained the Saturday Nite club at a cooperative supper in Ainsworth. Tables were decorated with shamrocks and green and white nut cups. Bridge at four tables yielded high scores to Mrs. Gladys Evans and Floyd Blankenhorn. Guests included Miss Beulah Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris.

Ainsworth Mar John Buenneke Gladys Evans Floyd Blankenhorn Beulah Johnson Lee Norris

Local social notes from Ed Beranek home gathering

Sunday afternoon and evening visits noted at the Ed Beranek residence. Geraldine Eglin of Iowa City visited with her mother and Ed. The Kron family shopped in Lowa on Saturday. Chalupa family and son Loren shopped in Washington on Friday. Roy Hochstetler of Kalona sawed wood for Frank Chez on Saturday afternoon. Albert Selement and Delbert Strabala shopped at Kalona Saturday afternoon.

Ed Beranek Geraldine Eglin Iowa City Clair Kron Lowa Fred Chalupa Loren Washington Roy Hochstetler Kalona Frank Chez Albert Selement Delbert Strabala Kaelona

Merrimac Social Notes and Local Movements

Mrs Emma Diers entertained the Lutheran Joadies Aid. Elmer Reschley and Will Brannon transacted business in Mt Pleasant. Kenneth Manning works for Lester Nicola. Glen Shafer with Frank Farmer move to Wayland from Trenton. Farmer to run a Henry county maintainer this year. Nicola family visited Roy Edwards. Baldosier ladies visited Carl Amline home. Shafer family visited Thelma with Al Farmer family.

Carl Amrine Merrimac Emma Diers Joadies Aid Elmer Reschley Will Brannon Mt. Pleasant Kenneth Manning Lester Nicola Glen Shafer Frank Farmer Wayland Trenton Farmer Henry County Roy Edwards Dave Baldosier Johnnie Baldosier Carl Amline Thelma al Farmer

Boston Censor Orders More Clothes for Folies Bergere Cast

City Censor John Spencer pressured chorus girls and principals in A Night at the Folies Bergere to wear more clothing and cut profanity from dialogue. He later stated all changes were implemented. The scene shows can-can dancers on stage.

John Spencer Boston Folies Bergere

Divorce anticipated in Los Angeles as Betsy Roosevelt seeks action

Betsy Cushing Roosevelt heads to court in Los Angeles to press a divorce action against James Roosevelt, eldest son of the president. She declines to comment during interviews with reporters.

Los Angeles James Roosevelt Betsy Cushing Roosevelt

Visit at William Cochran Home Noted in Wayland

In Wayland an extended family gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Cochran. Attendees included Merte Bekel Marca and their children Betty and Harry.

Wayland Merte Bekel Marca Elmer Reschley Betty Harry William Cochran

Neighborhood Men Cut Wood Supply for Rubio Church

A group of local men cut wood for Rubio Church from Charley Leppert’s timber. Dinner followed in the church basement. The report notes community activities including quilting and neighborhood life with various residents mentioned.

Rubio Church Arthur Lambert Rubio Town Charley Leppert Veterans Hospital Donald Leppert Leppert Lucidhe Luithly Richland John Luithly Art Luithly Fairfield

Simmering Family Moves to a Farm Near W. Chester

Local notes report John Simmering and family moving from the E L Stewart farm to a new farm near West Chester. Ed Letts and two young sons relocate to the Stewart farm. Community churn includes greetings, health updates, school wins, and travel anecdotes.

Simmering W. Chester

Cotter Ladies Aid Postpones Bethel Party

Bad road conditions force Cotter Ladies Aid to postpone their planned party for Bethel Ladies Aid scheduled for Thursday in Cotter. A new date will be announced later. Nearby, Cotter residents heard Mrs Mildred Chenault speak in Washington, and Bethel Missionary society met at Miss Maggie Foster home with Rev M A Hobeson reviewing Homeland Harvest.

Cotter Mar

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