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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1935

Page

3

Home Departments Conclude Season With May Parties

The American Home Department sections 1 and 2 closed their season with a Cedar Rapids biennial convention recap. Mrs. R. G. Cherry attended as general president, delivering highlights to 51 members and guests at events including a luncheon at the Baptist church and an afternoon meeting at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home.

American Home Department Baptist Church Orville Elder R. G. Cherry Cedar Rapids Cherry Carolyn Hamilton J. O. Sexton M. A. Davidson John Westphal F. K. Berry Davenport Audrey Humble

A H H Missionary Meeting Honors Mothers and Flowers

Mrs Pearl Stephens Whistler and Miss Nellie Loder transformed the Methodist church social hall into a flower filled bower for the A H H Missionary Society meeting. Roses lilacs and tulips adorned tables as members received flowers destined for mothers who helped behind the scenes.

Pearl Stephens Whistler Nellie Loder Methodist Church A. H. H. Missionary Society H. C. Hull W. M. Mercer Lewis Klein R. Palmer H. A. Benblossom Edna Palmer M. D. Work Grace Randell A. Anderson Edna Klein Virginia Dbeatty Edna Mercer Stella Palmer

4 H Club Girls of Washington County Meet May 15

Washington county 4-H club girls to meet at the Presbyterian church basement at two o clock Saturday afternoon for help on music projects. All club leaders or members welcome, especially from nearby clubs. They study Bohemian Girl this year as a supplement to Home Efficiency lessons. please bring your music.

Washington County Presbyterian Church Eclup Washington

Garden Department at Dawson's to Be Featured

Miss Etha Dawson will be featured in the garden department at Dawson's. Details of the display and dates are announced by the store.

Dawson's Etha Dawson

Y W Workers Breakfast Meeting Opens Drive

Forty seven women attended an eight o'clock breakfast in the Y W C A room to solicit funds and members. President Miss Althea Montgomery spoke on the drive and stated every cent will be spent wisely. The Y M collaboration and separate programs were noted as key to the year’s activities.

Y. W Keith Droz Geo. C. Stewart Manton Hebner C. W. McLaughlin Ed Hammer Hugh McCleery Shirley Clark Frank Miller Robi. Patterson Lewis Warren Leland Morrison Y. W. Board Stewart John Lemmon Everett Simpson Jean Stewart Mildred Lemmow Bonniease Etha Dawson Washington State Bank Althea Montgomery Y. W. Ticket Y. M

Meeting Place Change Noted for Garden Department

A notice informs members that the hostess to the Garden department is at the meeting 7:30 Thursday evening and requests attention to a change of meeting location.

Social Calendar Highlights Community Events This Week

Tonight features numerous gatherings from the Vv. F. W. Auxiliary to Pythian Sisters and K of P. Hal. Thursday hosts Luncheons by Public Affairs Dept and P. E. O. home in Mt. Pleasant plus Rural Women and Garden Dept. Friday includes a basket supper and Rebekah lodge. Saturday lists 4 H club music sale at the Presbyterian church.

F. W P. m. Nati Igts K. of P John Speidel P. BE. O Mt. Pleasant Etha Dawson Rural Women’s Club Sam Bowser Cedar Township Farm Bureau Prairie Flower Church Walter R. Brow West Chester Baptist Kensington U. P At Church Country Club G. T. Bridge Club Howard Anderson Ray Cox Havre Schollhouse Rebekah Lodge

Dorothy Ruebsam and Lloyd Robertson to Wed in June

Dorothy Ruebsam will marry Lloyd Robertson at Pleasant Hill church at 2 pm on Saturday June 8. The ceremony follows a bridge gathering at Ruebsams five miles southeast of Washington. Attendees included Mrs. Floyd Murdock and Mrs. Carl Hanche r among others. color scheme is blush pink and silver.

Dorothy Ruebsam Lloyd Robertson Pleasant Hill Church Ft. Dodge Dorothy C. A. Ruebsam Washington Lloyd Joe Floyd Murdock Carl Hancher Paul Harvey Vera Harvey Bertha Klopfenstein George Zeck Doris Zeck Ruebsam

Marian Fitzgerald Will Be Wed Today

A pre nuptial shower for Marian Fitzgerald was hosted by her sister at the Fitsgerald home with friends writing recipes for the bride. The event featured a singing sextet, decorated rooms, and a wagon delivery of gifts, including a golden pot revealing the couple and date May 16.

Marian Fitzgerald Ben Fitsgerald Ly O Fletcher Ainsworth High School Janet Lee Fletcher Marian Marius Fitzgerald Joseph Wieland Riverside Marjorie Frame Wilma Stephen Jones Butterworth Naomi Booth Michel Warren Florence Marr Ideith Mae Henderson Jean Welsey Davida Fisher Delores Hazen Sterling Holmes Delbert Holmes Mia

Brighton Teachers Honor School Head

Brighton teachers at the high and grade schools surprised Supt. F. W. Johnston at his home on Saturday evening. Refreshments were served and he received a radio bench as a parting gift.

Brighton Supt F. W. Johnston

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