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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1937

Page

3

Junior Senior Banquet Favors Highway Motif

Crawfordsville May 4 Hotel Brazelton Mt Pleasant hosted the Crawfordsville high school Junior Senior banquet in a square table setup with one end open and a road motif in rose and silver. Guests included seniors and juniors who afterward attended Waikiki Wedding at a local theatre.

Crawfordsville Mt. Pleasant Mary Frances Velo Forrest McNeill Maude Barnes Walter Ravaecher Doris Anderson Walte Edith Halverson Bessie Baker Maude Barris Lois Fletcher Erwen Oraher Fdrward Hauenstein Raymond Howsare Charles Jeffries Ester Jones Forrest McNeil Helen Merks Lucy Rudat Irene Sommer Ina Mae Walker Marie Welch David Griffith Billy Henge Ruth Jeffries John Harod Jones Marv Jones Fverett McCall Frances McCoy James Mitchell Suay Rudat Harold Spangler Grace Tibbs Anora Mae White John Whiting David Henry Davis Waikiki

English River 4 H Girls Elect New Officers

The English River 4 H Girls met with nine members and one guest Rita Anau Shahla. Officers elected include Loretta Ka Bie as president and bDarlene Shaila as vice president with Husella Sheets as secretary and treasurer. Virg inia Sheets is reporter and Norma dune TeBockhorst is historian. A lesson on How to Arrange Pictures was given by Mrs Joe TeBockhorst. The group practiced songs and games for rally day and refreshments were served by Mrs Joe TeBeckhorst and daughters. The next meeting is May 8 with Norma June Te Beckhorst.

Waelish River Hustlers Mary Abe Lettia ‘Te- Docker Rita Anau Shahla Loretta Ka. Bie bDarlene Shaila Husella Sheets Virginia Sheets Norma Dune TeBockhorst Joe TeBockhorst Joe TeBeckhorst Mary Ann Letitia

W. Tl. P. Names Committees for Year in Shrine

Mrs. H. G. Miller as worthy high priestess appoints Damascus Shrine number 10 committees for the year. Examina tion ways and means publicity and other posts list many named members and local participants. Shrine plans a rummage sale in early May and asks for old papers magazines clothing and items to support the event.

H. G. Miller Worthy Damascus Shrine George McDaniel Harrison Dodder Leigh W. Soule Sunshine Rose Reid Kate Bickford J. W. Bidwell Ways and Means Roger Sherman Zear Hinshaw O E. Sehmitt Glen Mace B. Watson Roy Means Leola Magdefrau Wayland E. EB. Stutsman C. E Negus John Wag Cc. W. Davis Nick Roth H. M. Dedder C. C. Haven Muric J. M. Lloyd Nelle Wilson Maude Schmoeller Will Hemmings Gee, Slosser Orville Elder Hinshaw George Manussier E. B. Hammer T. A. Flenner A. W. Yard Floyd Roe Claude Tucker Nelle Wilen John Westphal J. D. Dayton Lula Ilene Eva Allen H*len Lewis Columbus Junction Eunce Rogera Kalona Agnes Desher Keota Shrine

Miss Blanch Havel Weds Edwin R Kos at St Pauls Iowa City

Miss Blanch Havel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Havel of Ainworth married Edwin R Kos son of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Kos at St Pauls Lutheran church Iowa City Rev L A Wuerffel officiated in a simple ceremony. The bride wore white French lace gown and carried white carnations and sweet peas. After a reception a seven oclock dinner at the Jefferson hotel followed the couple will reside on the groom's farm nine miles northeast of Washington.

Blanch Havel John Havel Ainworth Edwin R. Kos Edward Kos St. Paul's Lutheran Church Iowa City L. A. Wuerffel Irma Berednek John Prick Cedar Rapids Jefferson Hotel Washington

Social Calendar of Meetings and Events

Notices list weekly gatherings for many local groups from Pythian Sisters to Youtz of Iowa City. It includes times and venues such as K P hall Masonic hall Pleasant Hill and I O F hall plus events like flower seed exchanges, teas and birthday parties through Friday with postponements noted.

Birthday greetings for local residents

Mrs. Rose Messenger of Wayland celebrates a birthday today. Charles Eugene McAvoy turns three. Maggie Jarrard marks a birthday, as does Mrs. Milt Dent. Raymond Wheelan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wheelan, is twelve. Doyle Brown reaches seventeen today.

Mrs. Rose Messenger of Waylend Charles Eugene McAvoy Maggie Jarrard Mrs. Milt Dent Raymond Wheelan John Wheelan Doyle Brown

Rural Women Chorus Practice in Southeast Iowa

Professor Tolbert McRae of Iowa State College chaired a four part practice for the rural women's chorus at WOI with Miss Kila Lawrence and Mr. Chase assisting. About 120 of 15 southeastern counties attended the session as organizers aim for 1000 voices in a June 18 Ames pageant titled Epics of an American Girl's Life.

Tolbert McRae Iowa State College Kila Lawrence Chase Professor McRae Ames McRae

Marriage of Larry Jamison and Dorothy D Duncan

Announcement from Columbus Junction reports the marriage of Dorothy Dean Duncan and Larry Jamison, both of Columbus Junction, performed in Davenport on April 24. Attendants were Hilda Fulton and Lloyd Edwards. Mrs Jamison, a Columbus High School senior, will reside in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Dorothy Dean Duncan Frank Duncan Larry Jamison Lawrence Jamison Davenport Hilda Fulton Lloyd Edwards Jamison Columbus High School Chamber C. P. E. O. Sisterhood Vinnie Turkington Nellie van Horn Rina Brown Harriet Moore Lyrel Norris Kathryn Overholt

Junior Fortnightly Plans for Mothers Tea

Junior Fortnightly members met at Miss Marjorie Strong’s home to set the program for the coming year. They planned the mothers tea for next Monday and announced that the nominating committee will report officers at the next meeting.

Marjorie Strong

Presbyterian vintage mayor meeting announced

A Presbyterian vintage mayor meeting will convene Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the home of Mies Ticla Shields located 609 North 2nd Avenue.

Presbyterian Vitage Mies Ticla Shields North 2Nd Avenue

Chapter Y T T T Re-elects Officers for Coming Year

Chapter Y T T T members held a meeting at Mrs. Harry Donaldson's home to re elect all officers for the coming year. Officers include Mrs. Stanley Smith president Miss Hilma Dodds vice president Mrs Herold Putnam recording secretary Merc Ed Milek corresponding secretary Miss Martha Shelangoski treasurer. A benefit bridge was discussed.

Harry Donaldson Stanley Smith Hilma Dodds Herold Putnam Merc Ed Milek Martha Shelangoski

Banquet Open to Public at Church Tomorrow

Members of the Christian church announce the Mother Daughter banquet is open to anyone of the public. Attendees should call Mrs. Glenn Holdem by 1 p.m. tomorrow to notify intentions. Tickets cost forty cents and preparations depend on the headcount. Men of the church will serve.

Christian Church Glenn Holdem

Lenninger Weds J H Batterson in Davenport Parish

Dorothy Lenninger daughter of Mrs Anna Lennning er of Washington married James H Batterson of Washington Sunday afternoon at 2 in St Pauls Evangelical parsonage. Rev Carl W Klein presided with Miss Anna Marion and Elmer Batterson as attendants. The bride wore navy silk and carried American beauty roses. The couple will reside in Davenport where Batterson leads motor freight transfer.

Lorothy Lenninger Anna Lennninger Washington James H. Batterson St. Paul's Evangelical Parsonage Carl W. Klein Anna Marion Elmer Batterson Davenport Mr. Hatterson

No definite plans reached at business meeting

During the session attendees discussed options but did not settle on any concrete course. The discussion touched on potential projects and budgeting, with no formal resolutions or timelines established.

Cakes Cookies and Desserts from American Home meeting

The remaining recipes printed this week feature cookies cakes icings and similar desserts. Includes Lemon Cookies Pineapple Sandwich Bygown Sugar Cake and Prancella Cake with Creamy Icing plus Seven Minute Frosting Caramel Frosting and accompanying notes and proportions.

American Home Department Arthur Krause Earl Bickford T. A. Flenner Philadelphia T. Carson Byron Snider J. W. McBurney

Birthdays Celebrated With Chicken Dinner in Family Home

Mrs. S. J. Statler hosted a Sunday chicken dinner honoring four family birthdays. Merle Statler born April 30, with Grace and Dale, plus sister-in-law Mrs. Rey Sowash, attended. On May 6 all were present and James Ashby joined as an additional guest.

S. J. Statler Merle Statler Grace Dale Rey Sowash Stallers James Ashby Guet

Riverside Farmers Eye Tomato Acreage With Carter Plans

Henry Company of Muscatine may recruit Riverside growers for a tomato program. Local signups follow a historically large harvest era with carloads shipped via the railway. Wengel Reha, long-time Riverside resident born 1843 in Bohemia, is remembered in services at Mt Olivet cemetery after passing at his daughter’s home.

Riverside Hubert H. Kern The Henry Company Muscatine

Pedigreed Iowa City Family Noted in Obituary

The obituary notes Mr and Mrs Reha as parents of six children who survive: Mrs August Gilbert of Chicago Mrs Fred Fisher of Riverside Mrs John McQuiston Joseph and James Reha of Iowa City and Frank Reha of Paris Texas Also surviving are eleven evand children.

Reha August Gilbert Chicago Fred Fisher Riverside John McQuiston Joseph James Reha Iowa City Frank Reha Paris Texas

Friendly Social to Elect Officers at Thursday Meeting

A vox pop program and election of officers are planned for the Friendly Social club meeting Thursday afternoon. Miss Mabel Johnson will host the session.

Friendly Social Club Mabel Johnson

Daughters of Union Veterans Name Women for School Talks

The D of U V meeting named Mrs. R. S. Warfel Lincoln May 25 Mrs. Hugh Dougall St James May 26 Mrs C W Mc Laughlin Centennial May 24 Mrs Will Dupuis Wallace May 24 Mrs Frank Gobble Heights May 26 to give patriotic talks at grade schools. Ten sick visits reported. Miss Oleeta Stewart ill in Washington county hospital. Meeting to wreath Memorial Day June 27 at G A R hall. Mrs Boyd Foster presided.

Daughters of Union Veterans R. S. Warfel Lincoln Hugh Dotgall St. James C. W. McLaughlin Centennial Will Dupuis Wallace Frank Gobble Heights Oleeta Stewart Washington County G. A. R. Hall Hugh Dougall V. F. W. Post Boyd Foster

Margaret Cowden Circle Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Margaret Cowden circle of the Presbyterian church met in the church parlors last evening at 6 30 with five members and two guests Miss Fern Reinier and Mrs LeLand Morrison present. The program theme Many Friends of European Nationalities featured an introduction by Miss Reinier and a discussion on America as a union of many nationalities followed by poems and hymns. Plans for a forthcoming Mother’s Day program were discussed and ushers named.

Margaret Cowden The Presbyterian Church Fern Reinier Leland Morrison Miss Reinier United States Vernon Witting America Betty Grecian Dorothy Live- Say Iola Dittmer Maxine Foster Dorothy Livesay

Luncheon Marks Closing Year for Literature Dept

The Fortnightly club Literature department held its final meeting of the year at the Congress hotel dining room with 24 members and 6 guests. Dr. Henry Hull presided as host, John Lloyd Hughes sang with Mrs. R. A. Hender on piano, and new officers were announced for next year led by Mrs. Cc. O. Davis.

Congress Hotel Orville. Elder John Lloyd Hughes Carolyn Hamilton E. B. Hammer Arthur Atack R. A. Hender Henry C. Hull J. N. Irwin Brighton Hender Elder J. A. Harwood Hull Cc. O. Davis R. B Shannon Arthur Krause

Mother's Day Gift Ideas From Hanson's Window Display

A shopper friendly appeal highlights Hanson's Mother's Day window with silk gloves at 63 to 98 cents, linen handkerchiefs from 26 cents, sheer hosiery at 1 dollar, purses, night gowns at 1.59, and robes 2.95 to 7.50. Practical options include kitchen towels 39 cents and Turkish bath sets 98 cents.

Eastern Isles Philips Pines

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Duart Iowa Southern Utilities Company English River Norma June Beckhorst W. Tl. P Miss Blanch Havel of Ainsworth Pythian Sisters Harey Campbell Mia Kimi Anderson Co-Logstess S. Flower Just Is Ken Snetoho Harold Kieill Ainsworth KE. S Masonic Hall Pleasant Hill Charles Jackson Marek Bailey U. P. Young Women's Missionary Society H. L. Walker Rebekah Club Carl Hancher Rebekah Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church May Pardee Youtz Dorothy D. Duncan T.T.T Dorothy Lenninger J.H. Batterson Furniture Ae Live Stock Howard L. McCleery Ola North Side Homer Stephen Corromeetprist West Side Lobelia Ball's Blue Crystal Palace Wolf Floral Co Estelle Critz Francis Baschnagel CCC Fairfield Baschnagel KB. A. Applesate Jesse Havel Bernard Deatsch Baby Lone Tree George Deatsch Winnie Thompson Rhea Wengel Reha Mt. Olivet Bohemia Josephine Kapra D. of V.’s Jeffrey Youur Kaynee Jackie Numper Klein Klothing Ko Harry Montgomery Harry Snodgrase Montgomery J. E. Kunath D. H. McLaughlin A. W. Clow Hanson's Hanson
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