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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

3

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Arlene Easter Ahead of Wedding

Mrs. Lloyd Easter and Mrs. Alice Easter hosted a misc shower for Arlene Easter ahead of her marriage to Lloyd Edwards this month. Activities included games run by Mrs. Wm Putman, pink and white decorated gifts in a wagon, spring floral decor, pink blue bible colors, and refreshments with Mrs. Oscar Hughes assisting. Guests included Mrs. Gladys Coakley Patty Mrs. Walter Hunt and others.

Lloyd Easter Alice Easter Arlene Easter Lloyd Edwards Wm. Putman Janet, Paul Joyce Grat Oscar Hughes Gladys Coakley Patty Walter Hunt Hiram Coakley William Putman Victor Blattner O. L. Dayton John Tiben Fred May Frank Schneider Vernon Witting Hazel Meek William Graf Paul Janet Joyce Clayton Conrad Nettle Samson Marry Ramseyer

Beauty Nook Acquired By Coughlin And Bork

Grace Coughlin and Bernice Bork announce the purchase of Blanche's Beauty Nook from Blanche Cartwright. They leased six months ago and closed the deal early this week. New equipment will arrive soon and remodeling begins, with pale yellow walls plum floors ivory chairs and plum trim. The shop will be renamed The Beauty Nook.

Grace Coughlin Bernice Bork Blanche Beauty Nook The

McLellan Store Employees Hold Wiener Roast

Employees of the McLellan store gathered for a wiener roast last evening at Velma Kephart's home southeast of town. Present were the manager Glenn Haygreen and his son John, the assistant manager and his wife Mr and Mrs Keith Page, and other store staff. Ball games preceded the meal.

McLellan Velma Kephart Glenn Haygreen John Keith Page Werner Lowry Dorothy

Homemakers Club Meets Wednesday With Mrs Foster

Mrs Stanley Foster hosted the Homemakers Club yesterday afternoon. Members answered roll call with a Memorial Day tribute. Mrs Hubert Redlinger and Mrs Clarence Goff led the entertainment. Guest names included Mrs Loyis Simmons and Mrs Boyd Foster. Next meeting at Mrs Groff’s on June 26.

Stanley Foster Homemakers Club Hubert Redlinger Clarence Goff Glenn Knupp Loyis Simmons Dale Robertson Lloyd Fr Oster Boyd Foster

Melinski and Velma SWeptart Lead Supper Committee

Melinski and Velma SWeptart coordinated a community supper committee, organizing volunteers, menu planning, and logistics for a local fund raising event. The note highlights their leadership roles and collaboration with other volunteers.

Melinski and Velma Sweptart

St James School Holds Annual Picnic at Sunset Park

About 175 attendees joined the St James School annual picnic held yesterday at Sunset Park. Fathers and mothers visited while children raced in sack and potato events, tug of war, and running races. Ice cream and apples were served in the afternoon.

St. James School Sunset Park Atfair

Sixty Second State Camp Meeting Planned Near Oskaloosa

The Iowa State Mosi ness association schedules its sixty second annual camp meeting at University Park near Oskaloosa from May 1 to June 9. Camp workers include Dr. Paul S. Rees of Minneapolis Dr. Warren C. McIntyre of Wilmore KY Rev W L Mullett of Wooster OH and Rev Col Troxel of Tientsin China.

Oskaloosa Iowa State Mosiness Association University Park Iowa Paul S. Rees Minneapolis, Minn Warren CC. McIntyre Wilmore Kentucky W. L. Mullett Wooster Ohio Col. Troxel Tientsin Ching

Social Calendar Highlights Upcoming Club Events

A sequence of social events listed includes a Thursday country club potluck at 6 30 p m in the clubhouse a Friday missionary meeting at 2 30 p m a Baptist Women’s Missionary society potluck luncheon a 2 30 p m Methodist Woman’s Home Missionary society session a 2 30 p m Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups four meetings Damascus Shrine ceremonial in Burlington at 8 p m with banquet at 6 30 p m tickets 50 cents a Saturday 19th Century club luncheon at 1 p m Fortnightly club board meeting at 3 p m North Side cafe Monday Handcraft department potluck at 6 30 p m Rath Fovter bring own table service meat potatoes coffee and rolls provided Tuesday Bethel Missionary society at 2 p m at Cotter church All women of the community invited.

Christian Missionary and Aid Meeting Roy Brobst Baptist Women's Missionary Society Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society Byron Saiter South Iowa Avenue Presbyterian Ladies Aid Groups J. ©. Carris Lydia Juzeler T. S. Rickey R. J. Dawson Damascus Shrine Burlington Boyd Berdo North Side Bethel Missionary Society M. A. Robeson Cotter Church

Birthday greetings for local youths headlined

Joan Scott turns fourteen as Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scott celebrate. Joann Campbell is nine, Virginia Lowash reaches fifteen, and Mrs. Frank Stransky of Pilot is noted in birthday notices.

Joan Scott Ralph Scott Joann Campbell Clifford Campbell Frank Stransky

Junior Missionary Group Potluck Supper Held

Sixteen members of the Methodist Junior Missionary society met at Mrs. Maynard Brown’s home for a potluck dinner. Games preceded the meal and a mite box season was presented by Rebecca Laubach before the girls turned in their boxes. Music followed with Mary Voorhees Naida Lee Breitenbach and Geraldine Bartow arranging the entertainment.

Methodist Junior Missionary Society Maynard Brown Fred Downing Brown Rebecca Laubach Mary Voorhees Naida Lee Breitenbach Geraldine Bartow

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Social Dinner and Plays

The Grace Hill Ladies Aid hosted a ten cent social at the community building with two guest invites per member. Northeast group presented two plays Tru ant Husbands and Love in a French Kitchen. contests included character guessing with eleven correct and a purse article count prize. southeast group served refreshments. total receipts were 6.40.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Mia Gus Strum Frank Anderson Allen Schaeffer Ban Boone Nelson Woodford Mable Johnson Lyle Hayes Otis Kirton John William South East

Bake Sale Announcement by Washington Cleaners Aid

Lat May 25 sale hosted by Ainsworth U.P. Ladies Aid at Washington Cleaners with proceeds of 512 dollars expected.

Washington Washington Cleaners Sat Aims Babies Aid

Birthday Celebrations Noted for May 24

A Classified pays burg lists May 24 birthdays for Lacey Benz Mrs. Charley Robb Axel Anderson and celebrates William Andrew Finke son of Roy M. and Mrs. Finke as birthday today.

Burg Lacey Benz Mrs Charley Robb Axel Anderson William Andrew Finke Spn Roy M. Finke

Local visitors and shoppers fill Mooresville area news

Local notes list visitors from Denver and Crawfordsville visiting Moore family members and area residents, plus plans for a Des Moines trip for a conference. Weekend bake sale by Washington Cleaners, grocery specials at Orcutt's Piggly Wiggly, and an Inland Daily Press Association meeting in Chicago are noted alongside a remark about Greece's mountainous terrain.

Anniversary Party Honors 60th WHMS Anniversary

The Queen Esther's Methodist church in Wayland hosted a mite box opening and anniversary party for the Women's Home Missionary Society marking its 60th anniversary. A three tiered cake, yellow and white decor, and a decade-dress demonstration highlighted the event with multiple speakers and solo performances. Mite box giving totaled 20.25 dollars.

Wayland Esthera Methodist Church Women's Home Missionary Societies Betty Henss Irene Paydon Elizabeth Stutsman Ruth Aldrich Evelyn Sehrock Betty Allen Eda Boshart Co. EK Rhum W.H.M.S Clara Wenger Ida Stutsman BE. J. Shook Ifs Grace Stacy Oral Conrad Annette Schrock Loreba Stockman

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