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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

3

May Party Closes Literature Department Year

Members and guests gathered in the Lincoln school community room for a May dinner. Ruth Michels and Bette Mechels performed on marimba and vibra phone, with Ruth Flood reading selections. Martha Sidles introduced as new leader as Ruth Foster led the brief business session.

Lincoln Shoo George Rudiger Thoras Parson Albert Orcutt Mother Stephen Fiore Dodds Martha Foster Kata Mercer Lois Coffman Richard McCleery Margaret Christenson Ruth Bette MeLchels Ruth Michels Bette John 10Usling

So and Sew Club Holds May Meeting

The So and Sew club met in Dayton Grove on May 18 with Mrs Ray Hammen hosting. Thirteen members attended along with guests Mrs Ellis Romine Mary Johnson Ruth Duvall Mary Duvall Eleanor Deal and five young children. President Mrs Ladehoff led the business portion and refreshments were served afterward.

Dayton Grove Raymond Hammen Nooh Ellis Romine Mary Johnson Ruth Duvall Mary Duvall Eleanor Deal Ladehoff Embree

May 14 Birthdays listed for several residents

May 14 marks birthdays for Mrs Raymond Patterson Althea Montgomery Mrs P H Lowry Charlies Suthard Lewis Coon and daughter Eula Mae of Ainsworth. Lee Hoehle turns sixteen Dave Livingston of Chicago and Mrs Blanche Endicott of Ainsworth also celebrate May 14 birthdays.

Raymond Patterson Althea Montgomery P. H. Lowry Charlies Suthard Lewis Coon Eula Mae Ainsworth Blanche Endicott of

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday

A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 50 in the home of Mrs. Della Miller at 509 North Marion Avenue TH.

Presbyterian Cottage Della Miller North Marion Avenue

Social Calendar Highlights West Chester events

Various clubs and church groups in West Chester list evening meetings and social events. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary supper, Baptist Young Women, Nurses of Washington county, and West Chester social circle are among those scheduled. Some venues include St Pauls Evangelical Church and Masonic Temple with times from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall M.E.C Alma Hearne Holland Will Jones Cotter Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Elmer McClure South Fourth Avenue Noble Grand Cirele Myrtle Morgan Washington County Harry Campbell Legion Auxiliary Meeting Legion Toone New Haven Ladies Big Society Mt Bretor Just Us Club Hugh Hall H.t.c.omb William Degg George Baker Lexington Ladies Aid Society West Chester Social Circle Federated Church North Side Cate J. O. Sexton M.E. Ladies Aid Society Cat Church West Chester Presbyterian Missionary Society

Vigilant Class Hosts Potluck and Program

The Vigilant class of the Presby terian church held a potluck supper and program last evening. Rev and Mrs M A Robeson led songs and readings. Dr Fr W Eastwood led devotions. Officers elected were Mrs Juanita Mathers president Mrs Fred Neiswanger vice president and Mrs Archie Ibaner secretary treasurer.

The Presbyterian Church M. A. Robeson Fr. W. Eastwood Juanita Mathers Fred Neiswanger Archie Ibaner

Four Vocalists to Appear in Recital Thursday Evening

Carolyn Hamilton presents four vocal pupils in a tone recital Thursday evening at o o'clock in the United Presbyterian church. Soloists include Myrla Stephens mezzo soprano Kath ryyn Vaecha soprano Tom Gray and Merle Simpson baritones with Mrs George Masson as accompanist. The program features short songs and a final ensemble by all four. The Journal will publish the full program tomorrow.

Carolyn Hamilton United Press Bvierian Myrla Stephens Kathriyn Vaecha Tom Gray Merle Simpson George Masson

Flaky Baking Powder Biscuits and Variations

Home cooks learn a simple method for flaky baking powder biscuits and variations. The guide covers making plain biscuits, honey date filling, honey butter, short cake upgrades, and fried biscuits with sugar and cinnamon, plus storage tips and serving ideas.

Second Anniversary Celebrated by Past Worthy Advisors

The Me Past Worthy Advisors club marked its second anniversary with a dinner in the private North Side dining room. Lilacs decorated the table for ten as Mary Westphal attended her first meeting as reliving worthy advisor of the Rainbow Girls. Officers elected were Heren d.08 president Margery Means vice president and Cathleen Godfrey secretary treasurer. A handkerchief flower honored Godfrey's birthday with Jarmett sey and Helen hos as dinner committee.

North Side Mary Westphal Rainbow Girls Heren d Margery Means Cathleen Godfrey Miss Godfrey Jarmett Sey Helen Hos

Wesleyan Mission Meets at Mrs Carbee Home

Thirteen members of the Wesleyan Missionary Society gathered at the home of Mrs. L R Carbee. Mrs. Walter Hunt led the service. Mrs. Harrison Dodder cited Methodist conference readings while Mrs. JKB Stutsman summarized yearly Woman's Home Missionary Society work. A brief business meeting followed. Refreshments were served by the social committee with Mrs. Carbee, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Shields assisting.

Wesleyan Missionary Society L, KR. Carbee Walter Hunt Harrison Dodder Atlantic City J. KB. Stutsman Woman's Home Missionary Society Stutsman N. M. Speidel Carboe Charles Davis Mary Shields

Juniors Host St Marys Seniors Banquet in Riverside

At St Marys High School Riverside the Junior Senior banquet featured navy and American Beauty colors with 32 attendees. Includes pastors Monsignor Bernard Jacobs and Rev James Gookin, seniors Ruth Klein and Cletus Kron among the speakers and toastmaster Duwa.

Riverside

Afternoon Literature Section Ends Club Year With Social

The Literature department wrapped its year with a social in Mrs. Carl J. Roberts's home. Program committee members Mrs. M. L. McCreedy, Mrs. W. L. Lieyd of Brighton, and Mrs. Harry Davis arranged entertainment as about thirty attendees, including guests Mrs. Gladys Prescott of Iowa City and Mrs. Jennie Acheson, enjoyed tea and decorations of white jonquils and lilies of the valley.

Carl J. Roberts M. L. McCreedy W. L. Lieyd Brighton Harry Davis I. E. Shanton Gladys Prescott Iowa City Roberts Jennie Acheson

Senior Class Program Details and Officers Listed

The parents of the senior class members attended the post banquet program. The class colors are sapphire and American Beauty with motto We Build the Ladder by Which We Climb and patron Christ the King. Flower is American Beauty Rose. Officers are Melvin Schhneider president Eldon Yes KY vice president Elaine Stranksy secretary Ruth Klein treasurer. Members include John Jacob Frank John Knebel Cletus Kron Robert Pallilotet Elaine Heitzman Dorothy Knebel Coletta Sehnve belen Mary Angela Shradel. Juniors hosting include Lamont and LeRoy Dann Kenneth Kinsey William Kallaus Robert and John Ryan William Swift Donald Waid schmidt Alvin Veggy Dorothy Brophy Helen Colbert Marjorie Cole Anita Frank Margaret ib enguth Marie and Mildred Schnoebelen Wilma Swenka Wilma Swift.

Ita Frank Coletta Schnoebelen Dorothy, Knebel Elaine Stransky John Jacob Frank John Knebel Mary Angela Shradel Elaine Heigzman Kidon Yeggy Robert Pailliotet Assembly Bernard Jacobsmeier Maly Saphire Christ the King Melvin Sehneider Eldon Yes KY Ruth Klein Cletus Kron Obert Paililotet Elaine Heitzman Dorothy Knebel Coletta Sehnvebelen Lamont LeRoy Dann Kenneth Kinsey William Kallaus Robert and John Ryan William Swift Donald Waidschmidt Alvin Veggy Dorothy Brophy Helen Colbert Marjorie Cole Anita Frank Margaret Ibenguth Marie Mildred Schnoebelen Wilma Swenka Wilma Swift

Kensington Club Meets at Mrs Coggeshall Home

The Kensington club met at Mrs C Coggeshall's home with ten members answering roll. Mrs Lucy Simkins led the business meeting on her first return from Washington state. A one course luncheon followed social time.

Ainsworth Kensington Club C. BK. Coggeshall Lucy Simkins Washington State

Mrs Anna Krotz Honored at Dinner Riverside May 14

A surprise Mother’s Day dinner honored Mrs Anna Krotz in Riverside. Relatives brought baskets for a noon meal and social time. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Krotz and family, Joseph Krotz family, Wilbur Chalupa family, John Krotz family, and Fred Kucera family. Fortnightly club members were entertained at Mrs Earl Walton’s home.

Riverside Anna Krotz William Krotz Joseph Krotz Wilbur Chalupa Nadine Charles John Krotz Fred Kucera Baby Earl Walton Riv

Riverside Club Hosts Luncheon In Social Afternoon

The Riverside ladies spent an afternoon of sociability with a luncheon after the gathering. Guests included Mrs. L. F. Pruess of Kalona, sister of the hostess, and Mrs. Al Walton. Mrs. Ray Cummings will host the club at her southeast Riverside home in June.

Erside L. F. Pruess Kalona al Walton Ray Cummings Riverside

Missionary Society Meets Friday at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of a member. The gathering aims to discuss church outreach and missionary work. Members are urged to attend for planning and updates.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Community program leaders named in church notice

Mrs. W. W. Wilson oversees the event with Mrs. Bessie Wead as leader assisted by Mrs. Della Mille and Mrs. Harry Turner. Mrs. Hart McCall heads devotionals and Mrs. J. E. Lemmon handles the Prayer Calendar in the church notices.

W. W. Wilson Bessie Wead Della Mille Harry Turner Hart McCall J. E. Lemmon

Water on Earth Could Submerge Land If Surface Flattened

A speculative note suggests that if all terrain were leveled, the amount of water currently in the world could cover the entire planet to a depth of about two miles, highlighting Earth's water volume.

Dee

WOCCTU Meets Thursday on Leisure Time Topic

The WOCCTU will convene Thursday at 2 30 p m in Mrs T F Barkers home 603 South Third Avenue Crutt will lead the discussion on Leisure Time using Ecclesiastes 3 1 8 and Colossians 4 5 as scripture references

Wocct.u T. F. Barker South Third Avenue C. V. Crutt

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Sew Club Ray Hammen Lee Hoehle Dave Livingston Chicago Um-M Iowa Coreas Society St. Paul’s Evangelical Priday Stow Aton New England Wesleyan Mission L. R. Carbee St. Mary's Reed C. Coggeshall Clarence Walker Marion Kilpatrick J. B. Pressly Mildred Emma Walker Anna C. Carson South Hill Rev. Coggeshall Ruth Rabenold Cara Pioneer Drug Store Lydia Pinkham Jacquard Lace Bemberg Top Mer Hull Sheer Griffon Rayon Bemberg Farth’s Water Area Rlomer Gruen & Elgin Westphal
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