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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

3

Thelma Benson and John Wagner Exchange Vows

Thelma Ruth Benson married John Howard Wagner in a morning wedding at the Benson home 404 East Washington. Rev Alfred Trenerry officiated. attendants included Mildred Benson and Wayne Wagner. A luncheon followed at Wingas cafe with family and bridal party present.

Thelma Ruth Benson John Howard Wagener Howard Wagner Dave Benson East Washington Street Alfred Trenerry The Baptist Church Mildred Benson Chicago Wayne Wagner Winga’s Cafe

Sponsor Two Ball Mixed Foursome at Country Club

Women golfers of the Country Club entertained men at a potluck supper after golf. Fifty members attended. Play began at 4:30 p m for a two ball mixed foursome. Phil Antonoff and Mrs I W Shhenefelt won with a low score of 44. Mrs Robert Young, chairwoman of the May committee, presented each with a new golf ball.

Phil Antonoff I. W. Shhenefelt Robert Young Eacur

Mrs H M Shaver Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting

Mrs H M Shaver hosted a social afternoon for nineteen Pythian Circle members. Guests included Mrs R G Cherry Mrs R S Warfel and Mrs Stan Kiesey. A fancy work display was shown and two course refreshments were served. Mrs Wagner, a White Oak school teacher, and Mr Wagner, a nearby farmer, announce their farm home six miles north of town.

H. M. Shaver Pythian Circle R. G. Cherry R. 8. Warfel Stan Kiesey Shaver Warren Kiesey Washington Wagner White Oak Waerner

First gold found in United States in 1799 by Conrad Reed

A 12 year old boy Conrad Reed discovers the first gold in the United States in 1799 near Cabarrus County North Carolina marking the origin of American gold mining.

United States Conrad Reed Cabbarus County North Carolina

Social Calendar Highlights Club and Church Events

The notice lists upcoming events including Country Club family dinner, Baptist Woman's Missionary Society luncheon, Independent Club gathering, Women's Council of Christian Church meeting with hat drive, Weslyan Home Missionary cooperative supper, Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Twenty Century Club luncheon, Fortnightly club board at North Side Cafe, Junior Missionary Society Bible Baseball game with refreshments.

Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Baptist Church Howard Messer John Shebeck Independent Club Robert Wiley Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of M E. E. Stutsman Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society J. Witthoft George Pauls Glen Lt. Wilson M M. Flynn Manton Hebner Hebner North Side Irene Yard Junior Missionary Society of U.P. Church U.P. Church

Birthday Recipients Celebrate Today

Paul Goodwin son of Mr and Mrs C R Goodwin marks his birthday. Deane Rinner of Noble turns 15 while Ralph Curl is 34. Orville Hardin Mrs Wisie Long Mrs Reed Moore Dr A W Clow and Baryl Tucker also celebrate. Helen Knupp daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Knupp is 14.

Paul Goodwin C. R. Goodwin Deane Rinner Noble Ralph Curl de Orville Hardin Wisie Long Reed Moore A. W. Clow Baryl Tucker Helen Knupp Glenn Knupp

Memorial Service and Auxiliary Activities Reported

Fourteen members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for the May gathering with Catherine Swift in charge of the memorial service for deceased members. The group placed grave markers and sent magazines and cookies to the Knox ville Veterans Hospital. They planned a poppy sale display at Scott Furniture and prepared for Memorial Day parades and school programs. The meeting also noted nominations for next year and a cash donation to the summer playground committee.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Catherine Swift Mary McAvoy Sadie V. Hollinger Samuel Munson Miss Swift Paul Snakenberg Knoxville Carl Voorhees Scott Furniture Scott Lincoln Oscar Lane Stewart K. D. Page Anna Dawson Red Cross Fred Downing George Rudiger Charles Kennedy Leland Carris Downing Schift

Government seeks nurses for defense program needs

The Civil Service Commission notes a persistent nurse shortage despite ongoing exams. Public Health Service, Indian Service, and Veterans Administration employ many nurses who serve across the United States, in Alaska and the Panama Canal Zone. Two openings announce Public Health Nurse at $2,000 yearly and Graduate Nurse at $1,800 for general staff duties.

U.S. Public Health Service Indian Service Alaska U. S.S. Public Health Service Veterans Administration Civil Service Commission Secretary Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C United States Civil Service Commission Washington Civil Service U. S. Public Health Service Veterans’ Administration United States Panama Canal Zone

P T A Lincoln Holds Final Meeting of School Year

The Lincoln P T A conducted its final meeting in the school community room with Harry Ramseyer sr in charge. Sergeant Jennings of Ottumwa spoke, films by Don Braden and Mr. Bentzinger were shown, and soloists Joyce Logan and Jean Wright performed. The group voted to provide refreshments for the play day and announced leadership for next year.

Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Harry Ramseyer Sergeant Jennings Ottumwa Don Braden Mr. Bentzinger Red Cross Jiminy Joyce Logan Apple Tree Jean Wright Swanee River Patricia Brower Virginia Walker Carlaruther

Money order system aids soldiers sending funds home

The U S postal service adopted a money order system to accommodate soldiers who wished to send money home, providing a safe method for remittances during service.

U. S. Postal Service

Regulations On Flag Dipping In Army And Navy

Army rules prohibit dipping the national flag to any person or thing and require regimental, state, or institutional colors to render honor. Navy rules forbid lowering sails or dipping the ensign except for compliments, and limit dipping of colors on shore to battalion or regimental colors in salute, with national colors dipped only in review before the President or to foreign royalty.

Army United States of America Navy

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