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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

3

Holland Scene Is Juniors Motif in Senior Banquet

Riverside May 26 A Dutch theme predominated at St. Marys high school junior senior banquet honoring 36 attendees including Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. Tables and room decorated with Holland motifs, tulips, lilacs, windmill, Dutch menu in wooden shoes, and a program honoring the class of 1937 with speeches and performances by seniors and juniors.

Riverside St. Mary's High School Bernard Jacobsmeier Holland Donald Hotkaes Velma Rotenburger Robert Deutsch Velma Veggy Donald Schott Marian Droll Luella Meade Verena O'Conner William d' Autremont Wesley Mary Pogege Frances Quinn Mary Helen = Swift Teresa Walsh Wilbert Kinsey Marjorie Fesler Stephen Puntromont Teresa Velma Roetenburger Rita Shradel Tada Skoubal Teanetts Swift Francis Brophy Edward Digney Melvin Dawa Bernard Heitzman Donald Hotka Kenneth Kallaus Robert Kleepfer Andrew Knebel Richard Kron Wesley Pogee Paul Ruth Agnes Brophy Kathleen Hotke Frances Klein Alicia Leeney Gladys Vet Lutheria Yerrys Ernest Bowman Cub

Patriotic Representatives to Visit Washington Schools

Representatives of women patriotic groups in Washington will visit city schools before Memorial Day to give patriotic talks. The list of dates and participants includes St James on Friday May 21 at 1 30 pm and Centennial on Monday May 24 at 1 pm with D A R and D of V members among others.

Washington

Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Alta Grecian

Te en junior college girls and friends gathered Tuesday evening at the Humble home on South Second avenue for a kitchen shower in honor of Miss Alta Grecian. Pink and white decor featured pink and white ice cream hearts with cupids, cupcakes and pink and white mints. Attendees included Mrs Archie Buwer Legion auxiliary and other auxiliary members.

Alta Grecian Jule Humble Harry Humble South Second Avenue

Picnic Dinner Honors Wayne Stransky and Bride Jamnita

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stransky hosted a large social at their Pilotsburg home with a blue and white theme for Wayne and Jamnita Stransky. Guests enjoyed a bountiful picnic meal and many gifts for the newlyweds, with conversations and friendly visits throughout.

Pilotburg Albert Stransky Wayne Jamnita Raine Juanita Wayne Stransky Joe Vodicka Nejedley Charlie Nejedley Helen Alvin Frank Nejedley Clara Blanche Edward Aaron Batterson Wanda Donald Elmer Dale Harold Ted Anderson Frank Stransky Lawrence Stransky Norma Amelia Geret Opal Ofiverside Marion Stransky Allan JoAnn Phyllis Carl D. Anderson Wenona Keith Carson Marsha Harry Green Glenn Karnie Hole Marie Charles Lucile John Lang Clara Fisher Roxie Fry John Young Bob Adams Francis Carl Maxine Adams Ralph Oldfield Marie Mildred Delmer Allie Oldfield Keith McCleland Bello Wilson Opal Ethel Roy Page Ralph Ashby Mariam Pete and Donald Oscar Wilson Donna Mae James Chaloupa Vienie Clem Joe Belka Vivian Ayers Verne Miller W. G Eldridge Joe Breneman Frank Vodiekaer Walter Wilson Lioyd

Pythian Circle Holds Social Afternoon

The Pythian Circle met at Mrs. Steve Stewart’s home with 11 members and three guests attending. Needlework and visiting filled the afternoon as refreshments were served to guests with the help of Mrs. Frank Stewart.

Steve Stewart Pythian Circle Hileven Frank Stewart

Y Social Club Hosts May Gathering and Plans

Lunch served by hostess Mrs Edward Bruesee as Mrs Steele Mrs Dvorak and Mrs Vern Moss attended. Mrs Moss will entertain the club at her home on May 27. A good turnout at the meeting hosted by Mrs John H Yonuk in Riverside. Afternoon socializing followed by refreshments. Mrs Joseph Linsley and Mrs LeRoy Hardy planned next meeting for June 8.

Edward Bruesee Steele Dvorak Vern Moss John H. Yonuikin Riverside Joseph Linsely Furst LeRoy Hardy

White Way Club hosts spring games afternoon

The White Way club met at Mrs. Howard Stewart's home on Tuesday afternoon. Most members attended with guests Miss Margaret Smith Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger and Mrs. Ivan Niffenegger. Prizes went to Mrs. W. O. Ralston Mrs. Eckles and Miss Pearl Smith. Next meeting with Mrs. Lee Craig will include a flower and bulb exchange.

White Way Club Howard Stewart Margaret Smith Clarence Niffenegger Ivan Niffenegger Pauline Stewart W. O. Ralston Eckles Pearl Smith Anna Crayne Lee Craig

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Sale and Flag Drive

The American Legion auxiliary met in the Legion hall to map the year poppy sale set for Saturday May 29 with HQ at Scott's furniture store. Reports from Mrs. Belle Rice and Miss Catherine Swift covered district conference findings. Members urged to help Women’s Relief Corps wreath making on May 27 and to canvas local business men to sell new flags.

Legion Hall American Legion Auxiliary Scott's Belle Rice Catherine Swift Auxiliary Woman's Relief Corps Archie Buwer George Yearen

Millson Circle Meeting with Margaret Davidson in Crawfordsville

The Millson Circle met Tuesday evening with Margaret Davidson to discuss Egypt of the Present Day. Hostesses for the Methodist Ladies Aid meeting later in the church social room were Mrs Don Darbyshire and Mrs Florence Henss.

Crawfordsville Millson Margaret Davidson Marie Lowe Egypt Marian Waters Lorene Taylor Don Darbyshire Florence Henss Methodist Ladies Aid Ethyle Zickefoose Henss Marie Darbyshire Darbyshire

Bake sale announcement by Daughters of Union Veterans

The Daughters of Union Veterans will hold a bake sale event with proceeds aimed at supporting veterans and local historical activities. Details on date and location are to be announced.

The Daughters of Union Veterans

Just Us Club Spelling Contest At Afternoon Meeting

The Just Us club held an afternoon meeting at Mrs J ON Dodd home with eighteen members and two guests. Grace Plum won the spelling contest prize while honorary members Dan Rohrer Sr Ezra Gardner and Sam Hout attended. Roll call featured clippings. June 2 luncheon host Cora Fields planned near Brighton.

Just Us Club Grace Plum J. ON. Dodd Dan Rohrer Sr Ezra Gardner Sam Hout Mayme Brock Cora Fields Brighton Dodd Will Sickles Kathryn Little Charles Long Lulu McClure

Saturday at the Washington Cleaners Menu Highlight

A local notice lists offerings for a Saturday event at Washington Cleaners including chicken and noodles cottage cheese fresh eggs dies cakes and more. The date appears as May 60 and the year 1902 is implied by the source style.

The Washington Cleaners

Miss Rees Feted at Breakfast for Upcoming Wedding

Bouquets of wild crab apple blossoms and lilies of the valley adorned the tables at a breakfast for Miss Elizabeth Rees. Hostesses Cathryn McConaughy and Willa Briley hosted at McConaughy home. Rees, to wed William Shannon on May 30, received linen gifts from twelve guests.

Eizabeth Rees Cathryn McConaughy Willa Briley Miss Rees William Shannon

Mrs. Paul Harvey Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Group

Mrs. Paul Harvey entertained eleven members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association at her home last evening. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs. Harry Miller taking high score and Mrs. Richard Johnson low. Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs. Victor Crone assisted with a two course refreshments service.

Paul Harvey Pythian Past Chiefs Association Harry Miller Richard Johnson Ted Crone Victor Crone

Complete line of Singer Sewing Machines and Vacuum Cleaners

Repairs for all makes. Singer Sewing Maching Co. at 210 S. Marion phone 809 offers sales and service for sewing machines and vacuum cleaners.

Singer Singer Sewing Maching Co S. Marion

Sunshine Club Recipes Shared At Recent Meeting

Sunshine Community club members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Lanning's home with thirteen attendees. Miss Vera Foss organized entertainment. serving committee included Mrs. Wilmer Lauderman, Mrs. Marion Sheet, Mrs. John Simmering Jr., Mrs. Henry Lanning, and Mrs. John Baer. The next meeting is June 3 at Mrs. Charles Zieglowsky’s home. guests included Mrs. John Simmering Jr. and Miss Foss.

Sunshine Community Club Henry Lanning Vera Foss Wilmer Lauderman Marion Sheet John Simmering, Jr John Baer Charles Zieglowsky Miss Foss

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