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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

3

Warren Schlatter and Bessie Baker wed at Bicher Parsonage

Warren Schlatter and Bessie Baker were married in a Sunday ceremony at the Bicher Parsonage with Rev Delbert E. Welty officiating. Attendants Ruth Baker and Glenn Schlatter stood beside the couple. guests included Lucy Rudat and Ernest Baker. The bride, daughter of Sam and Mrs. Baker, formerly taught at Havre School. the groom is the son of J A Schlatter. They will reside with the groom's parents and continue farming.

West Sunset Bessie Baker Warren Schlatter Bicher Parsonage Delbert EB. Welty Ruth Baker Glenn Schlatter Lucy Rudat Mr. Pleasant Ernest Baker Vera Miller Raymond Schlatter D. E. Welty Sam Baker Ruth Havre Crawfordsville Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasan Schlatter J. A. Schlatter Wayland

DeMolay Mothers Elect New Officers

The DeMolay Mothers circle elected new officers for the coming year at the Masonic Temple meeting. Mrs. George Baker was named president, Mrs. Boice Kurtz vice president, and Mrs. Kay Cox secretary-treasurer. Fourteen members attended the session before the birthday party for the DeMolay boys.

Masonic Temple George Baker Boice Kurtz Kay Cox

Sam Munsons G H M Club Hosts Meeting

The GALM club met last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Munson with all members present except one. Pinochle was played at four tables. high scores went to Mrs. Pearl Parcell and Scott Wilcox. The travel prize went to Geraldine Crone. low scores to Mrs. Samson and Mr. Godwin. Refreshments were banana splits with fresh strawberries and cupcakes. next meeting at the Eli Jackson home.

Galm. Club Sam Munson Pearl Parcell Scott Wilcox

Rothschilds Host Casual Picnic at Oakland Mills

The Rothschild store force and families hosted a Sunday noon picnic at the Rothschild cabin in Oakland Mills. The group showcased an Iowa picnic to Michigan and Colorado guests as they fished, explored, and relaxed. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Rummelhart of Colorado Springs and Mr and Mrs C E Neuzil and daughter Kathryn of Iowa City along with Mrs Hermina Moch of Detroit.

Rothschild Store Oakland Mills Michigan Colorado Iowa Frank Rummelhart Colorado Springs Colo C. E. Neuzil Kathryn Iowa City Hermina Moch Detroit, Mich

Galloping Tea Held For V F W Group

Mrs. Sarah Page hosted a galloping tea on Saturday night at her home for the local VFW auxiliary. Mrs Abk Palmer won the women high score prize and Everette Burham took the men high score prize after card games. Refreshments followed. Mrs George Mead of Cedar Rapids was an out of town guest.

Sarah Page Abk. Palmer Everette Burham George Mead Cedar Rapids

Birthday Celebrants Share Joyful Day Across Town

Eight year old Joann Campbell celebrates her birthday as Paul Eugene Goodwin turns nine, both children of local families. Thirteen year old Joan Scott marks the day with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scott. Lucy Benz, a teacher in Oskaloosa, observes her birthday along with Mrs. Charley Robb of Merrimac, Mrs. Frank Stransky of Pilotburg, Axel Anderson, and Virginia Sowash.

Paul Eugene Goodwin Mrs. C. R. Goodwin Joann Campbell Joan Scott Mrs Ralph Scott Lucy Benz Charles Benz Oskaloosa Charley Robb Merrimac Frank Stransky Pilotburg Axel Anderson Virginia Sowash

Missionary Meetings Held by Local Groups

Women from United Presbyterian, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches met Thursday afternoon in Crawfordsville area churches and manses. Topics included The Negro, South America missions, and Moving Millions study material. Leaders included Mrs. Nellie Robertson, Mrs. Hazel Moorhead, and Mrs. Jack Howard. reports and calendars were shared by several members.

Crawpfoldsville Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Nellie Robertson Maude White Ida Wooley Alice Davidson Wilma Wooley Joe N. E. Lease Presbyterian Society Presbyterian Women » Missionary Society Hazel Moorhead South America Olive Moore Chile Venezuela Mis Methodist Church Jrnes Meeks Jack Howard Elsie Bell Jones Mary Jones Mra Vora

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Little at Columbus Junction

Mrs Henry Little of Columbus Junction hosted her bridge club from Washington last evening at her home. After dinner the group played at two tables with Teresa Ragan winning high score, Mrs Little second, and Mrs R J Schliekelman low. Guests were Mrs W G Eldridge and Mrs Kenneth Lemkau.

Henry Little Columbus Junction Washington Teresa Ragan Little R. J. Schliekelman W. G. Eldridge Kenneth Lemkau

Village of 1500 B. C. Unearthed in Orkney Islands

A 1500 B. C. village from the Stone to bronze age transition was unearthed in the Orkney islands, revealing native Briton activity during early metal tool use.

B. C Orkney Islands

Social calendar notes for area clubs and groups

Calendar listings show meetings for Ainsworth chapter 392 G E LS Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple United Presbyterian women’s society and many clubs across towns including Lexington Stutsman Navajo Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Pythian Was Chief. Events include initiations, luncheons, dinners, and a civil war roll call.

Ainsworth G.e.ls Hall Washington O.B.S Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple U.P Woman's Missionary Society Neusescamm A. Belen V.F.W. Post P.m K.C. Hall

Handcraft Section 3 Closes Year With Potluck Dinner

Mrs Ted Crone hosted Handcraft department section 3 year end gathering at her mother Mrs William Beals home. Thirty members and two guests attended a potluck dinner with spring flower centerpieces. New officers were introduced and a program featured Mexican handwork and travel slides by LeRoy Pratt.

Ted Crone William Beal Karl Smeltzer Phil Antonoff Nelsob. Westermark Lester Jones LeRoy Pratt Washington Brookfield Zoo Robert Lytle Ellis Negus William Shannon Charles Jong, Jr Hattie McConnell

Ruth Stewart Is Honored At Prenuptial Party

Mrs. Richard Stewart hosted a prenuptial party for Ruth Stewart last evening. Miss Stewart, who is set to wed Glen Duncan of Mound City Missouri next month, received a silver coffee and tea server as a gift. Fifteen guests attended at 8 30 with towels hemming activity continuing through the evening.

Richard Stewart Ruth Stewart Miss Stewart Glen Duncan Mound City Mies Stewart

Accen Plaanve at Safety Council Dinner

Governor George Wilson will accept the plaque awarded to Iowa by the National Safety Council at a dinner hosted by the Iowa State Safety Council in Des Moines in June. Iowa won first place among fourteen Midwest states for the best safety program last year.

DFS Cleorge Wilson Towa National Safety Council Iowa State Safety Council Des Moines

Chocolate Log Roll as Summer Dessert Favorite

A chocolate log roll dessert remains popular any season and especially in summer. The recipe outlines making a sponge with cocoa and vanilla, folding in whipped eggs, baking, rolling in a cloth, filling with whipped cream or seven minute frosting, and chilling before serving.

Camp Fire Party Held At Guardian Mrs Dowell Home

The Wit a went in Camp Fire group held a May party yesterday at guardian Mrs George Dowell s home Dorothy Shockey was named May queen and crowned with a wreath of snowballs Attendants Shirley Iron and Barbara Etter escorted the queen with large fern leaves Jean Mangold served as jester The queen asked subjects to bring items including four live ants After May pole winding refreshments of candy May poles and punch Thelma Luther sponsor attended the event

George Dowell Dorothy Shockey Shirley Irown Barbara Etter Jean Mangold Thelma Luther

J. W. Baker Corps to Hold Memorial Service Sunday

The J. W. Baker Relief corps No. 300 of West Chester will hold a memorial service Sunday May 2. Members meet at Grace Hill and West Chester cemeteries at 3 p.m. and 2 p.m. Graves will be decorated and a short service held at each site with World War soldiers and sons of veterans assisting.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps West Chester Grace Hill World War Soldiers and Sons of Veterans

Surprise birthday party for Helen Knupp at home

Glenn Knupp hosted a surprise party for his daughter Helen who turned twelve yesterday. Twelve girls attended, they played games including croque, and a decorated cake plus brick ice cream were served as gifts were exchanged.

Glenn Knupp Helen Dogoree

Re-Nuptial Shower Honors Barbara Brooks Bride-Elect

A linen shower for Barbara Brooks, soon to wed Carl Rothlisberger in June, was hosted by Mrs. Albert Lay. Twenty-two guests enjoyed wedding themed contests, prizes for correct answers, a treasure hunt, and handmade place cards with rose and Nile green decor.

Barbara Brooks Carl Rothlisberger Albert Miss Brooks

Crones Honored on Anniversary

A surprise potluck supper honored Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone at their northeast of town home for their thirty fifth wedding anniversary celebrated May 1. About twenty guests, friends and relatives, enjoyed a bountiful supper with two wedding cakes and home made ice cream. The evening included visiting and pinochle.

al Crone

Esther Genkins Feted At Shower Before Keota Wedding

Mrs Ed West and Dorothy Bereiter co hosted a shower for Esther Genkins who will marry Howard Dorrance of Keota tomorrow The party at Mrs Wests home featured bunco and other games with prizes to Dorie Leffler high score and Pearl Gardner second High After refreshments the guest of honors shower gifts were presented

Ed West Dorothy Bereiter Esther Genkins Howard Dorrance Keota

Woman's Missionary Tea At Methodist Church

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a mite box opening and missionary tea at the church Saturday afternoon. The meeting day is changed and the afternoon leader will be Mrs. Arthur Atack.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Arthur Atack

Miss Carter Attends Dinner for Chois

Miss Dixie Carter of Washington Iowa attends a dinner at the St Charles hotel honoring Lindenwood College president Dr John L Roemer on his twenty fifth anniversary. Choir director Miss Doris Gieselman and music dean John Thomas were guests, about fifty choir members attended, presenting Dr Roemer with a sterling silver fountain pen.

ST. Charles Dixie Carter Washington Iowa Lindenwood College John L. Roemer Roemer Doris Gieselman John Thomas

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs J B Randle 409 Madison Street Women who can assist in gathering arbor vitae for wreaths are asked to meet at the courthouse at 8 a m Thursday May 25 Other women will make the wreaths as the arbor vitae is

Queen Esthers West Chester M.E Presbyterian Ladies Aid Fred Leaver Washington Lyndia Jugeler North Second Avenue Elizabeth Humphreys East Washington Street I. T. Rehmel South Marion Avenue Pythian Presbyterian Cottage J. B. Randle Madison Street

Schlatter-Miller Wedding At Sugar Creek Church

Vera Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Amusa Miller married Raymond Schlatter son of Mr and Mrs David Schlatter at Sugar Creek church May 21. Rev Simon Gingerich officiated with attendants Frances Alliman and Paul Miller as ushers. Bridal party sang Jesus Rose of Sharon, wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple will live on the David Schlatter farm southeast of town.

Wayland Sugar Creek Vera Miller Amusa Miller Raymond Schlatter David Schlatter Frances Alliman Paul Miller Simon Gingerich Orie Miller Henry Leichty Ruth Miller Inez Secllatter Jesus Rose of Sharon Harold Reschley Orie Beese Ezra Wittmer Simon Gitgegrich Joseph Resechley Ihen Amasa Miller Ruth and Orval Willis Troyer Oscar Miller Melvin Miller

Baptist Bible Class Monthly Meeting At Leet Home

The Friendly Bible class of Baptist Bible school held its monthly fellowship last night at 951 South 4th Avenue. A potluck supper followed by a brief business session led by president Richard Leet, then social Bible hymns games and group singing. Entertainment committee included Cleo Jarrard M Workman and Harley Brock. Rev J Fredmind gave opening prayer. Next month the meeting moves to Mr and Mrs Wm Hesseltine southwest of town. Mrs J Fredmand is the class teacher.

Friendly Bible Clans The Baptist Bible School Richard Leet South 4Th Avenue Pleasant Fellowship Cleo Jarrard M. Workman Harley Brock J. Fredmind Wm. C. Hesseltine Friendly Bible J. Fredmund

Potluck Dinner Noon Brings Sandwiches And Tables Service

A noon potluck dinner invites participants to bring sandwiches a dish to pass and contribute to own table service. Local organizers emphasize shared meals and community participation.

Tulane University Campus Size in New Orleans

Tulane University, over a century old, occupies a 93 acre campus in New Orleans showing its long established urban university presence.

Tulane University New Orleans

To Check Constipation Get at Its Cause

Advice on treating constipation by addressing its cause. Promotes Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a bulk aid to regularity, stating it is not a medicine and urging daily breakfast with ample water. Ends with the Kellogg company note and Battle Creek origin.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Riverside kin attend Dr Earl Cress funeral in Minnesota

Riverside relatives join in Boyd Minnesota funeral services for Dr Earl Cress a Riverside native and brother of Cloyd Cress He was 64 and died after a brain blood clot linked to a prior auto crash Survived by wife Ola Mae Derickson and four children Kathryn Margaret William Robert and LaVila plus brothers Cloyd and George H Cress Final arrangements include cremation in Minneapolis and ashes sent to Iowa

Estelle Critz Riverside Cloyd Cress Gerald Cress Harold Cress William H. Cress Iowa City Boyd Minnesota Earl Cress Cress Ola Mae Derickson Kathryn St. Paul Margaret Minneapolis William Robert LaVila Cloyd George H. Cress Oxford Junction Iowa

Luncheon Planned at West Chester Methodist Church

Women and girls of the community are invited to a 1 PM luncheon at the West Chester Methodist Church on Wednesday May 24. The program features several short talks by local women and a main address by Velma Footh of the Prairie Flower community who has done mission work in China. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass their own sandwiches and table service. hot coffee will be provided.

West Chester Velma Footh Prairie Flower Community Moody Bible Institute China

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Journal Woman's Page Sam Munsons G.H.M Southern Utilities V.F.W Clifford Campbell Bridge Club Mrs. Little Tuesaday E.O.W W. Graynon Homemakers Club Clarence Goff Lexington Circle Clara Patterson Walter Kyle K& Bk Stutsman Grace Hill Ladies Aid Pansy Hill Club Cyrus Birka Meeiing Rural Woman's Club Will Marie Woman's Home Missionary Sociaty M.E. Church Safety Council Guardian J. W. Baker Corps Helen Knupp Home Missionary Society Miss Carter Chois Schlatter-Miller Baptist Bible Class Jathion Lolette Colette Dr. Cress Minn West Chester Methodist Church Prunes van Camp Tles Ibs Farmer’ S Co-operative Store Iowa Ave
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