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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

3

Dinner Honors Newlyweds at Wittmer Home

Wayland May 6 Mr and Mrs Ezra Wittmer entertained relatives at their home for a wedding dinner and reception honoring newlyweds Mr and Mrs David Wittmer of Mt Pleasant who married April 24 in Keokuk Rev Ster of Bethany Lutheran officiated. Guests included relatives and witnesses from Burlington Arlington Coppock Dayton and other areas.

Wayland Ezra Wittmer Eir David Zeittmer Mt. Pleiesnt Keokuk Marszabeth Wittmer Russell Wittmer Dwieht Andmael Wittmer Vernon Orn Frey Darin Wittmer Ruthier Bethanyutheran Harlington Eokuk V. Stevens Burlington Stevens Collewe N. P P. Wittmer Pleasnt McCormiclering Company Poplar Treet Mtleasant Ezra Wiltmer Dayton Coppock Peter Im Wittmer Mrs Witton Frank Macon Guy Stansbury Jean Macon Davenport Mr. Pleasant Mra Clyde Putnam

P T A Meeting Set at Junior High

The P T A will meet at the junior high school Wednesday afternoon at 8 o clock. Officers will be installed during the business session. Civic activities will be discussed and a music program by junior high students will be performed. Tea will be served by the junior high girls.

P.T.A

J Boyd Anniversary Surprise Dinner Honored by Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Boyd of 709 West Main were surprised by 35 relatives who gathered with baskets for a cooperative dinner honoring the couple on their 60th wedding anniversary. Attendees include Ralph Boyd, Delbert Brumfield, Margery Boyd, James Quinn, and many others from Iowa towns.

S. J. Boyd West Main Street Hugh Boyd Isadore Houseal Ambrose Gilpin Reid Boyd Washington

Birthday notices for local children and seniors

Dorothy Walker marks her tenth birthday while Jimmy Hardin turns six and J M Bratten reaches eighty two in the Three Quarter Century club. Spessard Henry Westphal Jugenheimer and others have birthdays noted in the community announcements. Bermuda Naval Station Bermuda is cited as a base for Britain’s west Atlantic envoy.

J. M. Bratten Three Quarter Century Club Ist

Social calendar events and cancellations listed for community groups

Local society notes list meetings and activities for D of V Rainbow Girls D.A.R. nurses society Pythian Sisters Harmony Club Sunshine Community Club Junior Missionary Society P.T.A Goodwill Club Flower Missionary Society Walnut Woman's Club Fleur-de-lis Club H H Club and other groups with dates times and venues including Masonic Temple Washington County nurses home and various homes noting postponements and date changes for meetings and social gatherings

D.A.R Dessa Shaw Washington County Society of Regisired Handerati Dept North Side O.K.S Sp.mt Masonic Temple Walter Nicholson O. BE. Schmitt Pythian Sisters P.m. K.P. Hall Harmony Club Franeta McConnell Pialine Flower Missionary Society Karl Smith Walnut Woman's Club Howard Miller White Elephant Wyatt

Rail and Bus Schedules for Washington Area and Westbound Trains

The notice lists daily and regular stops for trains including the Golden State Limited, Californian, and mixed trains with times 2:37 a.m. and 3:11 a.m. It also notes Knoxville Branch trains, Davenport-Kansas City locals, Southwest Limited departures, and Burlington Trailways bus routes with first departures at 6:38 a.m. and night service at 12:02 a.m. Tickets are sold at the depot and Candy Kitchen for intercity travel.

Washington Golden State Limited California Knoxville Omaha Chicago Tius Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantonil

Frances Sojka Hosts Fairview 4-H Club Meeting

The Fairview Farmerettes 4-H club met at Frances Sojka’s home with most members present. Eldiene Sojka chaired the meeting with talks on sleep, telephone etiquette, tree identification, and healthful garment choices. A Tschaikowsky review and sewing demonstration were given, and Rally day candidates chosen.

Fairview Farmerettes Frances Sojka Eldiene Sojka Hazel Sojka Viola Marek Betty Sojka Tschaikowsky

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs. Milt Denison

Mrs. Milt Denison was guest of honor at a surprise party Saturday evening hosted by near neighbors. The event, planned by her daughter Deeil, featured ice cream and two birthday cakes baked by Mrs. Lyman Bunce and Mrs. Dave Donovan, with a gift presented to the honoree.

Milt Denison

Washington Lanter No. 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lanter No 26 A KF and A M invites members to a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month Warden McBride W M and W Yard Secretary announce the details for attendance and proceedings

Washington Lanter No A. KF A. M Howard McBride W. M W. Yard

New Songs Promised in Autry Western Rancho Grande

A bevy of new songs and potential favorites are introduced in Rancho Grande now playing at the Fox. I Don t Belong In Your World by Gene Autry and Johnnie Marvin has quick coast to coast popularity. You Can t Take The Boy Out of the Country by Smiley Burnette is another potential record breaker. Other songs include Belles of the Monk House, Swing of the Range, and Whistle. Traditional numbers La Cucaracha and Alla En El Rancho Grande are featured. Frank McDonald directed Rancho Grande for Republic with William Berke as associate producer.

Rancho Grande Gene Autry the Fox Johnnie Marvin Smiley Burnette Walter Samuels Jonbante Marvin T. Tobias Jonnie Marvin F. Rose el Rancho Grande Frank McDonald Republic William Berke

Road to Singapore Opens at State Theatre

A lively Hollywood musical feature led by Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour and Bob Hope opens at the State Theatre. The comedy sails through tropical antics with Coburn Barrett Quinn and Coronna as a bright supporting cast amid songs and dancing, with misadventures including Patty cake tricks and a blackface gag.

Hollywood State Theatre Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour Bob Hope Tropics Charles Coburn Judith Barrett Anthony Quinn Jerry Coronna Bob Singapore Bing Jerry Colonta Hope Kaigoon South Seas Dorothy Lamour Cones

Idyllic Romance Complicates Household for Two Lovers

A tale unfolds as a young woman takes on housekeeping for two men and both men fall in love with her. The situation grows more idyl lic and tangled as affection deepens and choices loom.

Local Visit Features Family Gatherings and Travel Plans

Mrs vy Stansbury of Wilmington California and Mrs Date Wales of Long Beach California depart for Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico to visit Myrtle Morrow Brown in Tucson Arizona. They visited relatives in Ohio Michigan and Illinois en route and were hosted by Frank and Macon and by Tom Holland in Cleveland.

Vy Stansbury Wilmington Calif Date Wales Longe Neach Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Myrtle Morrow Brown Tuscon Ariz Stansbury Frank Macon Wates Clark Letoit Mich Tom Holland Cleveland Ohio Ted Sandy Bloomington

Card of Thanks Acknowledges Floral Offerings and Sympathy

We gratefully acknowledge floral offerings and kind expressions of sympathy from our friends and neighbors during our recent loss. Your support provided comfort to our family in this difficult time.

Fisher Family Notices Mark Bereavement Loss

Mrs. W. L. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Gale Fisher join Mr. and Mrs. Ned Fisher in announcing a bereavement. The Fisher family extends condolences to relatives and friends and asks for prayers and support during their loss.

W. L. Fisher Gale Fisher Ned Fisher

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Wittmer Tlome Martin's Modern Cleaners J. Boyds Dwight Samuel Havre August Zieglowsky Ainaworth K. V. Stevens Darlene Noah Wittmer Hussell Dorothy Letty Mt. Pleasant Otto Frey Vernon and Orlin Noble Jesse Davison Joy George Pfoud Davison Marian Fairfield Willis Wittmer Kalona Virei Wittmer Lone Tree C. L. Garrick Olds K Schantz H Wittmer Anna Barr Lenn McClintic John Garrick Dorothy Walker Mrs Dell Walker Jimmy Hardin Orville Hardin FE. W. Spessard Ainsworth John C. Henry PD. C. Russell John Roger Westphal John Westphal, Jr Robert Alec Jugenheimer, Son Mr. and LeRoy Jugenheimer Io Thirteen Bermuda Naval Station Ureat Britain West Atlantic Envo Jowa Southern Utilities CO Gar Rainbow Girls T.T.T Lucy Demperey Rural Women's Club Harry Dodson Rolleall Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Ruth Daub Leo Prose Eastern Star Priday Ladies Aid Society R. Bh. Livingston of Methodist Church Karl Libe Tows Presbyterian Cottage T. L. Dodds East Washington Street Tours Co Ro Californian L. Goodlander Agent Ee F. Anderson ST. P&p RR West Hound Davenport-Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City Southwest Limited Generit’ Csadaneries W. C. Bell Pertis Iowa Fairview Club IDPA Pella Leiona Bchilder Blitzkrieg Norway Fen Mere. Dale Wales Guy Stanebury George A. Pauls Elsie Glassburner Grace Ferns G. Pugeley Ifwa Southern Rothschild’s
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