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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

3

Ainsworth Banquet Theme Pirates at Junior Senior Dinner

In Ainsworth on April 25 the junior senior banquet at the United Presbyterian church featured a pirate theme with ships cannons and a sail decor. Sophomores served a pirate menu while speeches began with PIRATE letters. After the banquet seniors and faculty attended a State theater show in Washington. The same issue notes a Tuesday Bridge Club gathering at Lulu Moore with high score won by Lucille Anderson and guests present.

Ainsworth U.P United Presbyterian Church Bob Koehler Lois Fitzgerald Connie Stephens John Koehler John Walker Dallas Swisher Mildred Pressly Martha McGinnis BE. R. Butterworth State Theater Washington Wilma Hunt Ronald Moore Vera O'Connor Myrtle Beenblossom Lucille Anderson Moore Hunt Ronnie Billy Moore

Carpenters Local 1308 Meeting Advised

Notice that Carpenters Local 1308 will meet this evening at 7 30 at 712 S Second Ave. The meeting is a regular session with business and a date change is noted.

Carpenters’ Local 1308 S. Second Ave

Miss May Mills’s Gold Plantation Runs Half‑Century in NC

For 50 years Miss May Mills had built a thriving venture, a “gold plantation” in North Carolina that paid steady dividends. The story notes decades of enterprise, reflecting regional economic ties and a personal, long‑running business legacy.

Miss May North Carolina

Social Calendar Highlights This Week

Social calendar items list church meetings and society gatherings led by Emma C Anderson Mission study group at 2 30 p.m. Mrs Ly man Bunce hosts at 633 East Second Street with Mrs Alice Shaver. Woman's Missionary society of U.P church at 2:16 p.m. Eliza beth Beamer and Leta Glenn lead Presbyterian General Ladies Aid at 2 30 p.m. Rebekah Lodge initiation at 8 p.m. at I.O.O.F hall. Past Worthy Matrons clubs at 12 Masonic Temple. Saturday W R C meets 2 30 p.m. G A R hall. Monday Friendly Bible class at Baptist church evening. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at 30 D ing GA RK hall with Mrs W McLauehiin.

Emma C. Anderson Methodist Church Lyman Bunce East Second Street Alice Shaver Woman's Missionary Society of U F. Hall Worthy Masonic Temple W.R.C G.A.R Baptist Church Evening Baptist Church Daughters of Union Veterans Ding -Ga RK Hall W. McLauehiin

Birthdays and anniversaries noted in regional locals

John Shalla Sr of Eneglish River township marks his 80th birthday as a Three Quarter Century member. Darrell and Mrs Darrell Goodwin of Wellman celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Phyllis Evelyn Cupp turns 14, daughter of Mrs Charles McAvoy. Mr Guy Carlton Walter Wells and James Owen also celebrate birthdays on the date. David Munro of West Chester, son of Mr and Mrs Will Munro and LL.C. graduate, is 25 and training at Oklahoma Air College near Oklahoma City.

John Shalla, Sr Eneglish River Township Three Quarter Century Club Darrell Goodwin Wellman Phyllis Evelyn Cupp Charles McAvoy Guy Carlton Walter Wells James Owen A. Owen Monmouth, Sh David Munro Will Munro West Chester Ll.c Oklahoma Air College Oklahoma City

Judge’s appointment of assistant county attorney challenged

Iowa City authorities face a challenge to District Judge James P. Gattney s authority to appoint Blair E B Hamilton as a special assistant county attorney to prosecute injunction proceedings against two Oxford taverns owned by Ivan Schmidt Lucille Schmidt and Charles Gillam who were recently convicted of maintaining liquor nuisances.

Iowa City James P. Gattney Ivan Lucille Schmidt Charles Gillam Oxford Blair EB. Hamilton

Pollard Leslie Nuptials in Clinton at St Marys

Mrs Milton Leslie Grubbs of Hillsboro announces the marriage of her daughter Jacqueline Leslie of Clinton to Richard Pollard of Washington. The double ring ceremony was held at St Marys rectory Clinton with Rev J T Egan officiating. Attendants were Helen Pollard Fulton and Leo Chamberlain Erie. The couple plans a home in Washington after a wedding luncheon for thirty at the Pollard home in Fulton. Pollard works in the Montgomery Ward fire department.

Milton’ Leslie Grubbs Hillsboro Iowa Jacaqueline Leslie Clinton Richard Pollard Washington Joe Pollard Fulton St. Mary's J. T. Egan Helen Pollard Leo Chamberlain Erie

Bethel Missionary Society Holds Meeting at Juzeler Home

Fourteen Bethel Missionary Society members gathered yesterday afternoon at Lydia Juzeler's home on North Second Avenue. Mrs. Donald Brown led devotional services, Mrs. Dell Walker led the lesson, and Mrs. M. A. Robeson reported on the Presbyterial meeting in Muscatine. Mrs. Harry Dye helped Miss Jugeler with refreshments.

Bethel Missionary Society Lydia Juzeler S21 North Second Avenue Donald Brown Dell Walker M. A. Robeson Muscatine Harry Dye Miss Jugeler

Plan Golf Luncheon For Women Golfers At Country Club

Women golfers met at the Washington Country Club yesterday at 1:30 to discuss plans for the coming season. Led by Mrs T W Shhenefelt the group approved a nine o clock tee off next Wednesday and a 12 30 luncheon with each member bringing table service sandwiches and a dish to pass. A number of summer tournaments will be saved and all members are invited to join.

T. W. Shhenefelt Washington Country Club

Honor Eunice Craig Birthday Party Near Riverside

The April 28 birthday of Eunice Craig, Valley school teacher near Riverside, was marked by a surprise party with pupil helpers and a handkerchief shower. Mrs. Alva Bell and Mrs. Arthur Lorack baked two birthday cakes and refreshments were served.

Riverside Eunice Craig Valley School Alva Bell Arthur Lorack Carl Craig

Michigan to tighten driver license tests statewide

Michigan plans tougher license requirements under a program by state authorities with safety and law enforcement agencies. Harder tests will be given to applicants and a series of institutes will train license examiners across the state.

Michigan

Navajo Club Meets With Mrs. M. Work

Navajo club members were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marion Work. Twenty women attended the social event with three guests Mrs. E. D. Morrison Jr. Mrs. Elmer Wells and Mrs. J. McCreedy. The afternoon centered on needlework and socializing. A letter from former member Mrs. John McCall of Missouri Mont was noted.

Navajo Club Marion Work E. D. Morrison, Jr Elmer Wells J. Mc

Knight Meeting at Hall With Morrison Sisters

Mrs Work hosted a two course luncheon and a decorated luncheon table with tulips and lilacs from the Work garden. Notice K P Work in rank of Knight Monday evening at hall. entertainment by Morrison sisters. Visiting lodges welcome. All Knights urged to be present. K C Kelsey C C 643.

K.P Morrison Sisters K.C. Kelsey C. C

Ex-King Ferdinand’s Vest Pocket Diamonds Fondness

Former Bulgarian monarch Ferdinand is described as fond of unset diamonds, reportedly carrying a large collection in his vest pocket. The anecdote highlights his unusual obsession with precious stones and his personal flair.

Ferdinand Bulgaria

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