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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1939

Page

3

Lois Samson Weds Clayton Conrad in Simple Presbyterian Ceremony

Lois Samson daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Samson Washington wed Clayton Conrad son of Mr and Mrs Georges Conrad Cedar Rapids in a 4 pm United Presbyterian church ceremony. Rev W M Nichol presided with only immediate family present. Attendants Wilma Kerr Washington and Gerald Conrad. Reception at the bride’s home followed.

United Presbyterian Church Lois Samson O. L. Samson Washington Clayton Conrad Georges Conrad Cedar Rapids W. M. Nichol Wilma Kerr Gerald Conrad Kerr Conrad Washington Junior College Minnesota

Birthday Parades Mark Local Family Celebrations

Arlene Lambert aged 13, Richard Ward aged 6, Frances Keesey of Philadelphia, and granddaughter of Mrs. McLaughlin in Washington all celebrate birthdays today. Others include Mrs. Himmelreich, Mrs. Schmoeller, Mary Welch, Alice McDaniel, Walter Rukgaber, Shirley Duncan, and J. E. Long of Brighton.

Arlene Lambert Clyde Lambert Frances Keesey Philadelphia C. W. McLaughlin Washington O. M. Himmelreich James Schmoeller Mary Welch Alice McDaniel

Want-Ads Note From Mrs FE and Stutsman

A brief item notes Mrs FE and Stutsman with a forthcoming love offering to be collected.

FE. &. Stutsman

Gweneth Krusor Elected Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Gweneth Krusor elected Rainbow Worthy Advisor at the Rainbow girls meeting in the Masonic Temple. Evelyn Nebergall as associate worthy advisor, Francis Sartor charity, Mary Westphal hope, and June Knotek faith named as officers. A Rainbow benefit show with Ralph Pratt planned for May 10 and 11. DeMolay Rainbow party dinner next Tuesday with potluck and assigned dishes.

Masonic Temple Gweneth Krusor Evelyn Nebergall Francis Sartor Mary Westphal Hope June Knotek Faith Ralph Pratt Rainbow Mildred Hughes Dorothy Watson Betty Drake

Chapter Y T T T Elects Officers at Meeting Monday

Officers for the coming year were elected during a Chapter Y T T T meeting hosted by Hilma Dodds at Mrs Harold Putnam s home. New president is Mrs Raymond Dayton with vice president Mrs Melvin Hillery, recording secretary Mrs Robert Lytle, corresponding secretary Mrs Glenn Wilson, treasurer Lucy Dempsey re elected, and Elsie Glassburner named historian. A white elephant auction followed to raise funds.

Chapter Y T.T.T Hilma Dodds Harold Putnam Raymond Dayton Melvin Hillery Robert Lytle Glenn Wilson Lucy Dempsey Elsie Glassburner

Name Committees for Alumni Banquet

At a meeting of the executive committee the following committees were appointed for the annual alumni banquet Invitation and publicity names June Davis Ruth Norris Pauline Jolly Lillian Simpson Blanche Genkens Brogan Mrs Alice Stewart Mrs Edith Richards Mrs Naomi White Mrs Nora Spessard music Mrs Norman Clegg Mrs Violet Lambert Mrs Virginia Coon Decoration and menu names Myrtle Thoma Mrs Myrla Henderson Mrs Madge Rabenold Mrs Clavel Anderson Elizabeth Dea Mrs Helen Marston Nomination Dewey Stephens Jr Bruce Lord Ronald Keiper initiation Jack Dakin Bob White Walter McFarland Norbert Norris Carol Stephens Doris Booth Ace Hi Bridge Club met Friday with Mrs Eveyn Crawford Bridge played at two tables Violet Lambert high score hostess assisted by Mrs Madge Rabenold Guests Violet Lambert Mrs Ruth Norris

Madge Rabenold Violet Lambert Ruth Norris

Women's missionary society meets under Mrs Rose in Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on Thursday afternoon the Methodist church Women’s Missionary Society met with host Mrs Wilbert Rose. Grace Fletcher led the gathering, stewardship was discussed, and Elsie Bell Jones reviewed a chapter in the study book. A light lunch followed and a $20 gift was approved for a girl in India. The community High School picnic to Burlington included a meal at Crapo Park and a movie in Mt Pleasant with Walter Rauscher Ruth McLeran and all the teachers accompanying.

Crawfordsville Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Wilbert Rose Grace Fletcher Rose Elsie Bell Jones Burlington Crapo Park Mt. Pleasant Sup Walter Rauscher Ruth McLeran

Crescent Rolls A Luxurious Addition To Menus Recipe

A recipe for crescent rolls describes a simple method to yield 24 crescent shaped rolls. It uses yeast, sugar, milk, butter, eggs, and flour with steps to liquefy yeast, scald milk, mix, knead, rise, shape into crescents, proof, and bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Choir Party at J White Home

The United Presbyterian church choir party was held at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. John White in Crawfordsville on Thursday night with about twenty attendees. Mrs. Lisle Maxwell led games, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Waite. No May party was planned, next gathering slated for late June.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church John White

YWCA Board Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

The YWCA board met last evening in the YWCA room with ten members present. A report on dinner for junior college and high school Senior Girl Reserves was given and the membership drive committee outlined plans for the drive. The president, Mrs. A. E. Atchison, presided.

Y.w.cla. Board Y.W.C.A A. E. Atchison

Literature Dept. Ends Year With Luncheon

The Literature department wrapped up its year with a 1 pm luncheon at the Guest House attended by about thirty members and guests including Mrs. J A Harwood and Mrs. C Phil Weldin. A quiz elicited each member's favorite book while Mrs J N Irwin directed a staged reading of The Dear Dear Children by Sophie Kerr.

C. R. McCutchen J. A. Harwood C. Phil Weldin W. McLaughlin J. N. Irwin Brighton Sophie Kerr Irwin Carl J. Roberts Harry Davis T. A. Michels Frank Crone Henry C. Hull C. W. McLaughlin W. B. Dupuis R. E. Shannon C. O. Davis A. W. Clow C. D. Weldin

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet to Aid Flag Pole Erection

The Daughters of Union Veterans held a regular meeting in the G A R room at the courthouse with Mrs R S Warfel presiding. The group voted to assist other patriotic organizations in erecting a flag pole in Elm Grove cemetery.

Daughters of Union Veterans G.ar R. S. Warfel Elm Grove Cemetery

Vivian Lintz and Leonard Brueckmann wed in Davenport

Vivian Lintz and Leonard Brueckmann were married Monday evening at 7 in the Davenport home of Rev. C Gil liam. The couple, both of Davenport, will reside there. he is a musician active in the Tri-Cities and she is the daughter of Mrs. Leroy Fredenburg and Harry Lintz. Attendants were Geraldine Lintz and Maurice Brueckmann.

Lola Rath Vivian Lintz Leonard Bruckmann Davenport

Nine Girls Attend 4-H Club Meeting

Nine girls and leader Ruth Foster attended a Northern Star 4-H club meeting held all day Saturday at Beulah Stewart's home. The group learned bread making, heard rally day records, and practiced home manners presented by Jean and Mary Walker, finishing with a dance lesson from Hansel and Gretel.

Ruth Foster Northern Star 4-H Club Beulah Stewart Jean Mary Walker

Pleasant Hillbillies Hold Meeting At Lambert Home

The Pleasant Hillbillies met at Arlene Lambert’s home Saturday with fourteen members and two guests Myria Stephens and Mrs Golia Miller. Miller demonstrated oven products muffins and biscuits. Music followed and refreshments were served by Maxine Lambert. Next meeting planned in two weeks with the Raker girls.

Pleasant Hilbillies Arlene Lambert Myria Stephens Golia Miller

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Richard Francis Ward Carl Ward Walter Rukgaber Shirley May Duncan Gerald Duncan J. E. Long Chichesters Pills O.E.S West Chester U.P. Church Fred Mauthe Royal Neighbors Hall Washington County Society For Registered Nurses P.m. Nurses Home Pythian Sisters P.m Merry Makers Club Clyde Kennard Glens Knapp Flower Exchange I Am Siearn O. &. Schmitt H.F.C Raymond Sankey Ainsworth Cy Bush Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society HL Witting St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Patsy Hill Club John Caldwell William Prebyl Pe.o T. L. Brookhart Emma J. Anderson C.C.C West Chester Embree Porter Rush Nichol Missionary Society Jay Brewer Eastern Star O.F.S Sharon Center Belle Rice Woman's Missionary Society Archiesal Bertha Meek Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Icwa Southern Utilities CO India China Myc Butter J. White Y.W.C.A. Board Monthly Meeting LD. of V Newa L. Brueckmann Pleasant Hillbillies Don UN Nelly Dons Voile Bouquet Batiste Telly Don Batiste Rothschild’s
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