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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

3

Harmony Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Brenneman

Harmony club members met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs H J Brenneman with fifteen members and two guests present Mrs Will McConnell and Virginia Melguhlin. Roll call cited famous mothers while Mrs Nord Stephens read a biography of Hannah. A brief business session preceded a social hour and two course refreshments hosted by Mrs Joe McGraw and Mrs Nelson Thompson with pink decor.

H. J. Brenneman Harmony Club Will McConnell Virginia Melgughlin Nord Stephens Hannah Joe McGraw Nelson Thompson

L Club Meets With Mrs Clegg In Ainsworth

The C L club met at Mrs Harold Clegg's home in Ainsworth on Tuesday with nine members and one guest Mrs William Reaney present. In the president's absence three presidents led the business session and roll call referenced Mother's Day. Refreshments were served. next meeting with Mrs Herman Wagenknecht is planned for June.

C. L. Club Harold Clegg Ainsworth William Reaney Mra Herman Wagenknecht

Social calendar notes and church group meetings

Community notices list regular and special events through Friday including O.B.S. meeting at Masonic Temple and visits by Past Noble Grand circle. U.P. Ladies Aid, Friendship Club, Methodist unit meetings with assigned hosts, quilt days, potluck luncheons, and a Mother Daughter banquet at the Christian church. Also White Shrine luncheon-bridge at Masonic Temple and Junior Missionary society at U.P. church Saturday.

O.b.s P.m Masonic Temple Noble Grand Circle George Jarrard U.P. Ladies Aid Society Friendship Club Lillie McCartney Methodist Church O. EK. Schmitt Washington St Fred Hutt Iowa Ave J. F. Knotek N. W. Thomopson Clayton Bear L A. Bunce 2Nd St Unit Darrel Ross S. 4Th Ave William Beggs East Seventh Street Christian Church Bridge

Potluck Supper At K P Hall Draws Local Group

The Pythian Sisters held a potluck supper at the K P Hall attracting about thirty members and their families. After supper, cards and visiting provided entertainment for the evening. The supper committee included Mrs Paul Harvey Mrs Howard Holle and Mrs Clayton Bear.

K. P. Hall Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Paul Harvey Howard Holle Clayton Bear

St James P T A Holds Final Meeting of Year

St James P T A gathered at the school Tuesday afternoon with thirteen members and three Sisters. The second room won the attendance prize. New officers elected: leader Mrs Joe Barnes assistant leader Mrs Hubert Redlinger secretary Mrs Edwin Rich. The program featured plate solos and a plan for the annual picnic at Sunset Park on May 25 if weather permits.

St. James P.T.A Victor Trojovsky Leslie Payne Hubert Walker Joe Barnes Hubert Redlinger Edwin Rich Urban Walker Thomson Unsgt Stephen Heller Genese Payne Dorothy Shorkour Spencer Gerald Duncan Sunset Park

Regional W C T U Meeting Set for May 23 in Iowa City

The regional gathering of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa takes place in Iowa City on May 25 with all day and evening sessions. State officers including President Mrs Harriette G McCullough will preside and speak on liquor conditions and anti narcotics. Rev Adah Mae Hagler and Miss Faith Hunt will headline talks with demonstrations exhibits and the feature motion picture Pay Off.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa Iowa City Harriette G. McCullough Des Moines Lydia Stotts Marshalltown Vera M. Cramer Mayme Whittlesey Boone Anna F. Hennings Bertha Barber Denison Helen H. Graff Rustees McCullough Adah Mae Hagler Carlyle Tl, Will Be Guest Speaker. Mrs. Hagler Methodist Episcopal Church United States

Birthday Celebrations Across Communities Highlight Local Residents

L E Nagley turns 77 today as a Three Quarter Century club member born in Ohio. Sisters J B Mangold and J HopeGraw mark birthdays as well. Bobbie Scott, son of Mr and Mrs Orva Scott of Pilotburg, reaches age 13. Others include Mrs David Alles of Davenport former Mildred Hancher of Washington and Margaret Jean Snider. Tina Marshall Donna Jean Morgan Emerson Witting and Anna May White of Crawfordsville also celebrate. Anna May White attends the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport.

L. E. Nagley Ohio David Alles Davenport Mildred Hancher Washington Tina Marshall Brighton Donna Jean Morgan Emerson Witting Anna May White Crawfordsville American Institute of Cormeres

Music Program by Students For Centennial P T A

Centennial P T A met yesterday afternoon at the school with three pieces by the junior high orchestra under Margaret Cristerson. Other acts included songs by state grade girls and a flute trio directed by Maurice Bravion. Mrs Patterson opened the meeting, minutes were read, and a PTA report given. The group thanked committees and teachers for the year's work. Officers will be elected when school opens next fall.

Orchesatra Margaret Cristerson Maurice Bravion RK. J. Patterson Victor Mascon Ralph Kleese PTA Carl Martin Patterson

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets

Seven members and one guest, Mrs. Laurence Mottet, attended a Grace Hill Ladies Aid meeting in the community room. Quilting dominated the afternoon with devotions led by Mrs. H. A. Engel. Members shared poems, minutes, and gardening hints. next gathering is in two weeks.

Laurence Mottet Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society H. A. Engel Ed Live Engel Buxbaum Live

Birthday Surprise for Bonnie J Simpson on Four Teen Birthday

The Oneseea Camp Fire girls hosted a surprise party for Bonnie Jean Simpson on her four teen birthday. Twenty guests gathered at the Simpson home from 5 to 7 20 p.m. Bonnie arrived home from music lesson to a group photo and her new bicycle gift from her parents. Her mother Mrs Harry Simpson was assisted by Mrs Claude Tucker and Mrs Ralph Gibson as two pink and white birthday cakes lit the table.

Oneseea Camp Fire Bonnie Jean Simpson Simpson Bonnie Jean Bonnie Harry Simpson Claude Tucker Ralph Gibson

Mrs. Graham Hosts E O W Club Meeting

Mrs. Laura Graham hosted the E O W club at her home last evening. Six members attended a business meeting then a social hour. The next meeting was set for two weeks hence at Mrs. Ed Grayson's home.

Laura Graham E.O.W. Club Ed Grayson

Elect New Officers in Good Will Club

The Good Will club elected officers at yesterday afternoon’s meeting held at Mrs. W A Bealer’s home. Mrs I B Hexworth was named president with Mrs Julia Sisk as vice president and Mrs Victor Wenger as secretary.

Good Will Club W. A. Bealer I. B. Hexworth Julia Sisk Victor Wenger Earl Simpson J. T. Tucker Bealer Jacob Fisher S. P. Finch

Bonnie Jean Receives Large Birthday Gift Spread

Bonnie Jean enjoyed a broad array of presents from her guests marking her birthday. The gathering featured assorted gifts and well wishers in a festive party setting.

Bonnie Jean

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