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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

4

Install Officers of Rainbow Girls in Masonic Temple

Jane Wicher installed worthy advisor as forty Rainbow Girls attended a ceremony last evening at the Masonic temple. Jean Essley set marshall and Esther Hayes served as chaplain. Retiring worthy advisor Jane Hiebher was presented a Rainbow pip. New officers named Nellie Wallace and others listed.

Jane Wicher Masonic Temple Jean Essley Marshall Esther Hayes Jane Hiebher Nellie Wallace Jean Davis Audrey Hotle Charity Dorothy Watson Hope Marjorie Thompson Georgeanne Rudiger Lois Mace Virginia Holden Marjorie Coon Shirley Peterson Eleanore Keagy Fidelity Genevieve Baker Anna Waggoner Betty Snakenberg Confidential Donnabelle Kephart Outer Observer Bonnie Simpson Eukilen Gidley Martha Jean Crossett Donald Orr

Bridge Party at Masonic Temple Held at White Shrine

A bridge party was played yesterday afternoon at three tables in the Masonic temple. Hostess committee included Mrs. Shafer of Harper Mrs T Fienner Mrs H M Dodder and Nellie Dodder. High score went to Mrs Fred Reid and low to Mrs H G Miller. The next party will be in two weeks at the same temple.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Shafer of Harper T. Fienner H. M. Dodder Nellie Dodder Fred Reid H. G. Miller

New Haven Ladies Aid Bake Sale and May Meetings

The New Haven Ladies Aid society plans a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday May 10. The Washington cleaners event venue is listed as 6903 Ainsworth. C E S chapter No 392 will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening May 7 featuring a Mothers Day program and welcoming a new affiliate member. Members are reminded and visiting members are welcome.

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Washington Cleaners Ainsworth Order

Drycleaning protects wardrobe from moth damage and wear

With spring near, readers are advised to send woolens to a reputable dry cleaner to kill moths and prevent stains. Dry cleaning, proper storage in garment bags, and use of cold or vapor vaults protect fur and clothes from moths, fire, and theft.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Birthday Celebrations In Ainsworth District

James Monroe Bratten marks a Sard birthday as a Three Quarter Century Club member. James Lee Hardin aged seven, John Roger Westphal aged eight, Dorothy Walker aged eleven, and Robert Alec Jugenheimer aged fourteen celebrate today. Several others including Mrs E W Spessare, Mrs John C Wlenry, and Mrs DC Russell observe birthdays in the community.

James Monroe Bratten Indiana James Lee Hardin Orville Hardin John Roger Westphal John Westphal Dorothy Walker del Walker Robert Alec Jugenheimer LeRoy Jugenheimer E. W. Spessare Ainsworth John C. Wlenry D. C. Russell

Literature Group Hears Book Review At Fortnightly Club

The Literature department held its final meeting of the club year yesterday afternoon with Mrs. C. W. Mec Laughlin presenting a book review. Mrs. R. E. Shannon led the gathering as club leader.

Hears Book Review C. W. Mec-Laughlin R. E. Shannon

Ss & C Club Meets With Mrs. B Cray

The Ss and C Club will meet Thursday afternoon May 15 with Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen. Four guests attended including Mrs. Robert Wells and Mrs. Worth Hartzell of Crawfordsville and Robert Nicola and Verle Schnoebelen. Buneo was played with prizes to Mrs. Henry Klein and Mrs. Robert Nicola.

Charles Schnoebelen Bert Cras Robert Wells Worth Hartzell Crawfordsville Robert Nicola Verle Schnoebelen Buneo Henry Klein

W R C Plans Memorial Day Delegation

The Woman's Relief Corps met at the GAR hall with Mrs. Ted Crone presiding in the president's absence. They planned Memorial Day activities and urged reporting unlisted soldiers graves while reporting $10 in clothing and food relief.

Woman's Relief Corps Gar Hall Ted Crone O. ©. Schmitt

Fortnightly club to host May party at Lincoln school

Mrs C Pavis and Mrs Frank Crone read poems by Iowa authors. Constance de la Mora's In Place of Splendor reviewed by Mrs Boyd Berdo. A committee was formed to help with arrangements for a May 20 dessert party at Lincoln school. The two literature and drama departments will host the Fortnightly club event.

C. Pavis Frank Crone Iowa Spain Constancia de la Mora Boyd Berdo Lincoln School

Bear No Cherries In Japan Despite Cherry Trees

The piece states that Japanese cherry trees are famous yet cherries do not grow on them, presenting a curious horticultural note about Japan's iconic blossoms and their fruiting behavior.

PFUNDER'S TABLETS Offer Relief From Gastric Distress

Neutralizing excess stomach acids helps ulcers heal naturally. Thousands over 20 years report soothing ingredients easing indigestion gastritis bloating heartburn and other stomach trouble linked to gastric hyperacidity with strong enthusiasm.

Pfunder

Special Trial Offer for PFUNDER'S TABLETS

An unusual test offer invites readers to ask their druggist for a 25c PFUNDER'S TABLETS test pack to try the renowned remedy for hyperacidity. The notice urges immediate action and emphasizes quick results.

Social calendar highlights community meetings and events

Town listings show DAR officers election report, Pythian Sisters initiation, nurses book review, multiple church and club meetings, Mother’s Day programs, teas, flower exchanges, and a high school concert. Notables include West Chester church groups, Harmony club, and various ladies aid societies with note of co hosts and meal plans.

DAR J. O. Sexton Continental Congress Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall West Chester U.P Wash. Co Nurses Howe

Friendly Bible Class Holds Meeting at Baptist Church

Members of the Friendly Bible Class of the Baptist church met at the church for an attendance contest with the losing team hosting the winners. Richard Leet led the session with singing and a prayer by Ruth Lemley. Officers elected include Ruth Lemley as teacher and Marietta Workham as president. A July 4 pot luck dinner at the Schmidt cabin marks the Schmidt couple’s 25th wedding anniversary. The next meeting is a May 26 pot luck supper at the church.

Friendly Bible Class The Baptist Church Richard Leet Ruth Lemley Charities Murdock Harold Walker Edna Mae McClure Marietta Workmah

G H M Club Meets at S Wilcox Home

Members of the G H M club were entertained by Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox at their country home east of town. Pinochle was played at four tables with tally cards tucked in May baskets. Tulips decorate the Wilcox home as eco hostesses Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Al Crone serve refreshments after the games.

G.H.M. Club Scott Wilcox Wilcox al Crone

Unit Meetings and Luncheon Postponed for Ladies Aid

Pan No 5 and other units list members with addresses in Ainsworth area. Unit No 1 M EK Ladies Aid postponed. Unit No 4 holds a 1 o'clock luncheon with Mrs F C Surface as co host. Price of meal 2pec. Notify hostess by Wednesday evening if you will attend.

William Hesseltline Rural Woman’s Club Harriet Philips Mother Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Louis Schroeder Ainsworth Rebekah Claire Gray Mleur-de-Lis al Crone Haskins George Foster Independent Club Don Maxwell H. W. Maxwell M. E. Woman's Society of Christian Service G. N. Barclay W. Wash Guy Carlton S. Iowa Ave J. L McGraw Harry Drake Arthur Rathmel Logan Ahrens F. C

Punch Served From an Ice Bowl at Mother's Tea

Helen Little hosted a Junior Fortnightly tea with seven members and guests. Dor is Gray Eleanor Tucker and Jean Atchison sang, Ruth Flood read The Mother. Mrs Weldin's guest Mrs Waymack joined from Florence Alabama as punch was served from a hollowed ice cake with lavender and white tilaes. Ruth Foster coordinated refreshments and designed the ice bowl.

Helen Little Doris Gray Eleanor Tucker Jean Atchison Ruth Flood Catherine Ellen Brown Phil Weldin John Waymack Florence Ala

Garden Is Theme of Kalona Banquet

The Kalona junior senior banquet was held in the high school gym, decorated as a country garden. Bob Southwick presided as toastmaster. program included welcome by Mary Colleen Grady, response by Eugene Kiefer, music by Jean Fry Virginia Hasty and Grady, and readings and songs by students. Mrs J L Fry installed officers of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. later games awarded to Norma Grady and Mathilda Te Boekhorst.

Kalona Kalona High School Bob Southwick Mary Colleen Grady Eugene Kiefer Jean Fry Virginia Hasty Dwight Feldman Harold Peterseig Willis Arthur Raymond Witting Mr. Snodgrass Mary Collen Grady J. L. Fry Order of Foresters Clara Te Bockhorst Lamont Kieley H. L. Walker Norma Grady Glee Stumpf Sentinels Paul Stumpf Margaret Friese Joe Te Bockhorst William Chapek Mathilda Te Boekhorst

P E O Sisterhood Holds Annual Mothe Day Party

Columbus Junction Missouri P E O Sisterhood Chapter CX hosted its annual Mother’s Day party at the community building Monday afternoon with members and guests. Annia Robertson led a program including a clarinet solo by Barba McKee a vocal by Joan H ton and a play excerpt by Ruth Weber Tea followed. Leno Newnam president poured. Rooms were decorated with soft flowers. Mr and Mrs Hanft and Mr and Mrs Verne S Ha hosted a family dinner Sunday at their south of here home for Lloyd Hanft and wife who wed in St Louis Missouri on April 26. Mrs Hanft was formerly Irma Spencer.

Columbus Junction P. E. O. Sisterhood Annia Robertson Barba McKee Joan H Ton Ruth Weber Leno Newnam Hanft Verne S. Ha Here Lloyd Hanft St. Lois Forme Irma Spencer

Alpha Luncheon Hosts Weisman Club in Private Dining Room

The Alpha Luncheon at a Weisman cafe hosted by the Alpha club drew fifty members for a one o clock meal in the private dining room. Spring flowers decorated the long table with candy baskets as favors. Mrs Hillis spoke on Modern Plastics and Mrs Teets on Foods Go Modern. Committee members included Mrs Swartzendruber Mrs Heyder Mrs Teets and Mrs Knerr.

Alpha Alpha Club Ruge Weisman Hillis Everett Teets J. Swartzendruber R. A. Heyder E. Teets V. Knerr

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