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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

3

Sunshine Community Club Hosts Music Program

The Sunshine Community club met at Mrs. Charles Wolfe’s home with Mrs. Don Wiley conducting a brief business session. Members shared favorite songs while Mrs. George Zeck accompanied at the piano and Esther Wolfe performed two piano solos. An ice cream social was planned for June 7 at the Carl Schneider home.

Sunshine Community Club Charles Wolfe Don Wiley Roll Call George Zeck Carl Schneider Frank Scranton Mike Flynn

Mrs Joseph Miller Hosts Riverside Y Club Social

Mem mers of the Y Social club gathered at Mrs Joseph Miller's home south of Riverside for an afternoon social. Guests included Mrs Charles Schnoebelen and new member Mrs John Edward Tener making her first appearance. A luncheon was served before the hostess announced Omer Strabala will host May 25 east of Riverside.

Riverside Joseph Miller Charles Schnoebelen John Edward Tener Omer Strabala

Ruebsams Host Mother's Day Dinner in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Charles Ruebsam entertained at a Mother's Day dinner honoring Mrs Ruebsams mother and grandmother. A two course chicken dinner was served to Ralph Zeck Milo and Julia James Zeck Wayne Zeck and Charlotte Campbell.

Charles Ruebsam Iowa City Ruebsam Ralph Zeck Milo Julia James Zeck Wayne Zeck Charlotte Campbell

Unit 2 M E Aid Meets Wednesday At Beggs Home

Mrs William Beggs hosted Unit 2 Methodist Ladies Aid yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ward McCutchen led devotionals and the Lord's Prayer. Mrs T R Benn presided over the business meeting which planned the junior senior banquet the society will serve. Ten members attended.

William Beggs Unit Methodist Ladies Aid Society Ward McCutchen T. R. Benn Benn McCutchen Ladies Aid Society Ramsey Beggs

Just Us Club Meets at Mrs Cy Bush Home

Mrs Cy Bush hosted nineteen members of the Just Us club and four guests yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Will Booth Mrs Howard Kerr Mrs Ada Smith and Mrs P A Berdo. The program committee led games and contests while refreshments were served. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs J D Dayton.

Cy Bush Just Us Club Will Booth Howard Kerr Ada Smith P. A. Berdo Pearl Conrad I. Fredmund Will Sickele A. W. Yard Bush J. D. Dayton

Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings

Notices list various club gatherings and church events by time and venue. Events include a Lake living school program supper at 6:30 p.m. and multiple women’s societies, garden tours, tea, prayer groups, and club meetings across churches and homes with specific hosts and addresses.

Living Lake P.B.C Arthur Atack Banyquet

Mrs. Dale Jones Wins High Score in Bridge

Mrs. Dale Jones earned the high score prize at the Rosemary club event played at three tables in Mrs. Cloyece Stewart’s home yesterday afternoon. After the games, refreshments were served by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Jones.

Dale Jones Rosemary Club Cloyece Stewart Stewart Mrs. Jones

West Chester W C T U Meets With Mrs Pennington

The West Chester W C T U gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs George Pennington present. A Mother's Day program was led by Miss Leet. Discussion touched on an upcoming institute but no definite steps were taken.

West Chester W.C.T.U George Pennington Niy Miss Leet

Mary Nickerson Shower Honoree for June 4 Wedding

Mary Nickerson, sister of Mrs. Patman, is honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Alfred Faulkner and Mrs. William Patman at the Faulkner home. About 30 guests attended as tea towels were handicrafted for the bride elect. Janice Marie Faulkner wore blue as she helped present gifts in a blue and white themed two course luncheon.

Alfred Faulkner William Patman Mary Nickerson Patman Nickerson Wilbur Marshall Janice Marie Faulkner Faulkner Dorothy Putman Gwendolyn Ramseyer Audrey Putman Louise Hunt June Ayers

Belcher and Reasor Wed in Shellsburg Home

Alvin Belcher of Shellsburg and Ertie Reasor of West Fork Indiana were united in marriage May 14 at 4 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Charles Allen Sr. Rev. H. L. Meyers officiated. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen Jr. The couple plan to reside on a farm near Shellsburg.

Alvin Belcher Shellsburg Ertie Reasor West Fork Ind Charles Allen H. L. Meyers Washington

Congregation Hosts Potluck and Program for Keiper Family

AINSWORTH May 16 The United Presbyterian congregation held a potluck supper and program Wednesday night honoring Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Keiper and family moving to Nebraska. A group of men impersonated women in a lighthearted program after the meal. Sorosis club met with Mrs. George Reaney. members shared mothers handiwork and read Bits of Our Mothers Wisdom. Marie Colthurst reviewed Mother Nature and read A Mother's Experience. Boston guest Mrs. Bennetta Tobin Ryan with Etta Wallace helped serve refreshments. Outcomers Class of the M E Sunday school met at Mrs Marr and Mrs Hattie White's home. eighteen attended the potluck dinner.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Congregation C. C. Keiper Nebraska Sorosis Club Georgia Reaney Marie Colthurst Mother Nature Bennetta Tobin Ryan Boston Mass Etta Wallace Outcomers M. E Marr Hattie White

Mrs H M Shaver Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting

Mrs H M Shaver hosted a Pythian Circle gathering at her home yesterday afternoon with eight guests and twelve members. Guests included Mrs John Cunningham Mrs Chas Schmoeller Mrs R S Warfel and her daughter-in-law Mrs David Warfel Mrs Homer Mount Mrs R G Cherry Mrs Stan Kiesey and Mrs Tom Cantoni and baby son. Mrs J T Rehmel led a flower quiz for entertainment and refreshments were served by Mrs Cantoni and Mrs R S Warfel.

Pythian ci Dle H. M. Shaver John Cunningham Chas. Schmoeller R. S. Warfel David Warfel Homer Mount R. G. Cherry Stan Kiesey Tom Cantoni J. T. Rehmel Cantoni R.S. Warfel Shaver

Local Wedding and Birthday Notices Highlight May Celebrants

RETURNS! Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone celebrate their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Today also marks birthdays for Mrs. W. S. Duncan Vernon Witting Mrs. N. J. Linnenkamp Kathryn Ann Hoover Edith Nina May Little and Robert Lowe’s sister. Kenneth Farrier turns nine, Karel Wayne five May 19. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston observe an anniversary. The Journal force enjoyed Cheér ios ice cream from Harry Watkins on his birthday.

al Crone W. S. Duncan Vernon Witting N. J. Linnenkamp Kathryn Ann Hoover Edith Nina May Little Kenneth Farrier Floyd Farrier Karel Wayne Journal Force Harry Watkins

Legion Auxiliary Committee Named for Memorial Day

A Legion Auxiliary committee was appointed to assist Memorial Day services at the Legion rooms. Members include Mrs. Harold Blair Mrs. Archie Buwer Mrs. Leonardy Mrs. Charles Ragan Mrs. Fred Downing Mrs. Frank Casey Mrs. George Birney Catherine Swift and Mrs. Paul Snakenberg.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Harold Blair Archie Buwer Leonardy Charles Ragan Fred Downing Frank Casey George Birney Catherine Swift Paul Snakenberg West Liberty George Rudiger Poppy Elm Grove Cemetery Pearl Brown Belle Rice Leland Carris

Mrs A Howsare Is Guest of Honor on Mother's Day

Mrs A Howsare hosted a large family gathering for Mother's Day with several out of town relatives visiting including William Squires and Mrs Frye of Burlington Merle Howsare and baby from Mt Union Lloyd Howsare from Wyman Elizabeth Gingery and son Donald and Raymond Howsare all present. The local U P church Women Missionary society will meet Thursday at 2 30 led by Mrs Nellie Robertson.

Crawfordsville A. Howsare William Js Squires Frye Burlington Merte Howsare Mt. Union Lloyd Howsare Wyman Elizabeth Gingery Donald Washington Raymond Howsare Women’s Missionary Society of the U. P. Church Nellie Robertson Nelle Sloan Monmouth Ill Manners Home Wayne Berkshire Pleasant Gary Lease Blake Spencer Georgia Williams Cedar Falls Town State Teachers College Irma Spencer Marian Williams

Gillette to Speak at Yenne Democrat Clubs

Sen. Guy M. Gillette was chosen to speak at the annual state convention of the town democratic clubs on May 29. A statewide rally of all party members will be held in conjunction with the meeting. Fort Dodge will be toastmaster and Justice Richard F Mitchell of the state supreme court will be the keynote speaker.

Pes Moines Guy M. Gillette Democratic Clubs of Meeine Fedward H. Breen Fort Dodge Hanaver Richard F Mitchell State Supreme Court

Riverside School to Add Two Teachers for Next Year

May 17 report from Riverside public school superintendent Robert Smola announces two new faculty members for the coming year. A textbook rental plan will start in the high school, with books owned by the district and rented to students at cost plus replacement.

Riverside Robert Smola Riverside Public School Smola Frances Brittin Maisie Laugel Bredau Miss Langer Iowa State University Iowa City Britain Coe College Cedar Rapids Helen Gaskil Cecelia Foley Lowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Miss Gaskill Belle Plaine Iowa State Teachers College Margaret Jane Griffin H. C. Borup Mabel Clark Patricia Mougin

Roger Wyse to Teach Stringtown School Next Year

Stringtown notices that the school will have a new teacher next year with Roger Wyse of Wayland set to lead the class, as Vincent Krabill plans to attend college. The community held a Friday picnic after the closing. School friends enjoyed a home made ice cream and cake feast.

Roger Wyse Stringtown J. J. Rich Vincent Krabill Wayland

Weekend visits fill Ross County with family gatherings

Albert Graber and daughter Carol join Mabel Graber for Sunday dinner with the Ver nus Bradford family in Washington. Sam Roths visited J C Graber, Rosalie Widmer from Iowa City spent time with relatives. L H Rinner and family joined their son Donald for Ames celebration. Stringtown picnic drew Lester Krabill family, Ida Richards, Dale Nebel. Freyenbergers, Ethan Brooks, Rex Swan and others attended gatherings at Jaylang and Mary Martin homes. A P D Cain and family from Brighton visited Edna Widmer home.

Sam Roth J. C. Graber Rosalie Widmer Iowa City L. H. Rinner Deight Marian Deane Donald Ames Lester Krabill Washington Ida Richards Wayland Dale Nebel Stringtown Wm. Freyenberger Elmer Freyenberger Ethan Brooks George Rex Swan Herbert Mary Martin Jaylang A. PD. Cain Brighton Florida Merle

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Mrs. Ruebsam M.E. Aid Juhi Drs ‘T Dorothy Perk Dorothy Perkins Cream of Roses Hanson Baptist Loyal Woman's John Shebeck East Third Street Ben Coppock George Baker Woman's Missionary — Society M. W. Bailey East Washington Street B. F. Bostwick West Main Street U.P Women's Prayer Group Rebekah Finsadl Dubailiienien F. Hall Northern Star Woman's Relief Corps Baptist Friendly Richard Leet South Fourth Avenue Mrs. Dale Jones Sorosis Pythian Circle Mrs. R. L. Livingston Robert Lowe Legion Auxiliary Committee Mrs. A. Howsare Mary Manners Gillette Yenne Democrat Riverside School Albert Graber Carol Mabel Graber Vernus Bradford Carol and Victor Stacy Dee Milton Bangora Hawley Klein Klothing KO Montgomery Ward South Side Square Palma Royales
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