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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

2

Charles Fuhr to Receive BA at Central College Commencement

Charles Fuhr son of Mr and Mrs Val Fuhr will receive his bachelor of arts degree May 81 at the sixth annual commencement exercises at Central College Pella. Fuhr majored in business administration. Mrs Val Fuhr and Ruth Dunbar plan to attend next Wednesday. Mrs Lewis Goodlander ill at home on East Main remains about the same. Her daughter Mrs Herbert Korf of Elmhurst IL and her son Phil Goodlander of Chicago arrived yesterday with two sisters Irene Grant Milwaukee and Mrs Nell Thompson Drakesville. Grant Goodlander of Cedar Rapids visits daily. Mrs Myrtle Poole and sister in law Mrs C F Brookhart Des Moines leave Friday for California to visit Robert Brookhart in Los Angeles and Ralph Poole in San Jose then attend the World’s Fair in San Francisco. On return they will visit Newt Brookhart and Mrs T B Dolman in Pocatello Idaho. They plan a three or four month trip. Mr and Mrs Fred Bey and several others attended a special Eastern Star meeting in Ainsworth.

Charles Fuhr Val Fuhr Central Col Re. Pella Lewis Goodlander East Main Street Herbert Korf Elnhurst, Il Korf Phil Goodlander Chicago Irene Grant Milwaukee Wis Rs. Nell Thompson Drakesville Grant Goodlander Cedar Rapids Myrtle Poole C. F. Brookhart Des Moines California Los Angeles Pocatello, Idaho Dolman Lillian Brookhart

Riverside Garden Club Meeting in Riverside

Members of the Riverside Garden Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs Addie Hardy's home. Roll call answered by flowers. Guests included Mrs Robert Smola Mrs R L Marner Mrs Hubert E K Doud and Mrs John F Tener. A duet In the Garden and papers on gardening were presented. Next meeting set for June 2 at Mrs Magdalen Melleeker’s country home.

Riverside Riverside Garden Club Addie Hardy Robert Smola R. L Marner Hubert EK. Doud John F. Tener Marner Poud John E. Tener Ola O'Loughlin Magdalen Melleeker

Hospital Admissions and Procedures in Ainsworth Area

In Ainsworth last evening Mrs Will Ash Rubio and Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth were admitted for medical treatment. Marian Stephens and Jimmy Clegg also of Ainsworth underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Dana Nelson and Mr William were dismissed. Terry Anderson of Washington had an appendectomy last night.

Will Ash Rubio Herman Wagenknecht Ains Rth Marian Stephens Jimmy Clegg Ainsworth Dana Nelson Gon. William Terry Anderson Washington

McDaniel Keifer Marriage Solemnized This Morning

Doloresseifer daughter of Mrs William Keifer and Merritt B McDaniel son of Mr and Mrs George McDaniel were married at 9 30 in St James Catholic church by Rev H J Corcoran. Attendants were Betty Keifer and Tom Carson. The couple plan a two week honeymoon and will live at 5616 West Main after returning.

Doloresseifer William Keifer Merritt BE. McDaniel George T. McDaniel St. James Catholic Church H. J. Corcoran Betty Keifer Tom Carson Merritt McDaniel George McDaniel Alice Betty Joan Ruth Carr Clinton McDaniel West Main Street

Woman's Missionary Society Meets in Washington

The Woman's Missionary Society Evening Division of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. C. A. Brooke's home with seventeen members present. Devotions by Mrs. Fred W. Stewart followed by talks on Mileposts in Racial Progress and New Trends in Racial Understanding. Ethel Grecian spoke on Women Who Publish Tidings and delegates reported on the Stanwood society convention noting Washington sent the largest delegation in the Presbytery.

Woman's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church C. A. Broke Fred WL. Stewart Harriett Coulter Ethel Grecian Stanwood Presbytery Washington FE. M. Mc ®Onaughy

Magdefrau Reports From Supreme Shrine Meeting

Mrs Leola Magdefrau presided at Damascus Shrine No. 16 meeting and reported on the Supreme Shrine gathering in Cincinnati Ohio. Mrs Rose M Reid installed officers and Vera Olsen and Reginald Richmond were named to top posts. Two Iowa picnics planned at Clear Lake and Fairfield. Next meeting in Grand Rapids Michigan. Social hour followed with a large committee assisting.

Leola Magdefrau Damascus Shrine No. 16 Cincinnati Ohio Roy Means Washington Iowa Clear Lake Fairfield Rose M. Reid Vera Olsen Evanston, Ill Reginald EK Richmond Toronto Ontario Canada Shepherds Grand Rapids Mich John Winga Earl Bickford Eva Allen Wayland Bertha Baxter Doris Benn

Theta Mu Annual Spring Formal Held

Theta Mu members hosted their annual spring formal in the high school gym with both high school and junior college students attending. Decorations featured a night club motif and a fountain for refreshments during intermission while the high school orchestra provided dancing music.

Theta Mu Walker Marjorie Mary Jean Everette Warham Charles Sutton

Joint Meeting of Auxiliary and Post Program Highlights

A V. F. W. Auxiliary and post joint meeting at the K C hall featured Doris Leffler with two humorous reads and piano by Olive Radda. Keota’s Harold Fink and Kenneth Pepper performed, followed by a Bunny Blair song. Hospital day in Knoxville looms as Mrs. Juanita Mathers heads the hospital committee.

K. C. Hall Doris Leffler Olive Radda Harold Fink Kenneth Pepper Keota Washington Harold Kenneth Harold Gang Angela Shockey Helen Walker Rose Kiesey Ethel Burham Bunny” Blair Cleo Shockey Fred Long

Birthday Announcements From St. Charles and Local Families

At St. Charles Atkinson and Donald Lee Paul are both fifteen today. Dolores Alliman turns nine, Norman Richard Havel is eight, Richard Wanerus reaches sixteen, and Amanda Schulty Ed Endicott and Mrs Will Miller have birthdays today.

Charles Atkinson M. D. Atkinson Donald Lee Paul Don Paul Dolores Alliman L. F. Alliman Norman Richard Havel Richard Wanerus Mrs Phil Wanerus Will Miller Amanda Schulty Ed Endicott

Women sought to gather arbor vitae for graves at courthouse

Women able to assist in gathering arbor vitae are asked to meet at the courthouse at 8 a.m. Thursday May 25. Others will prepare wreaths as arbor vitae is brought in. For the potluck dinner at noon bring sandwiches a dish to pass and own table service S32 er and Dave McGaffey

Joan Campbell Hosts Birthday Party at St James School

Children in Joan Campbell's class at St James School attended her party after school in Sunset Park. Joan turned eight years old yesterday. Games led to refreshments of ice cream cake and candy served by her grandmother Mrs H A Dougall, assisted by Mary Dougall and Mrs Blanche Grecian.

Joan Campbell St. James School Joan Sunset Park H. A. Dougall Mary Dougall Blanche Grecian

Booster Club Holds Afternoon Meeting at Robertson Home

Mrs. Marion Robertson hosted thirteen Booster Club members and one guest, Mrs. Walter Edwards, at her Robertson home. A brief business session noted Mother's Day remembrances. Entertainment by Mrs. Austin Sutherland and Mrs. Martin Whittaker featured three written contests won by Mrs. Oral Norman and Mrs. Leo Marie. A seed and flower exchange occurred. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Dale Robertson.

Marion Robertson Rooster Club Walter Edwards Robert Austin Sutherland Martin Whittaker Oral Norman Leo Marie Robertson Edwards Dale Robertson

Fresh eggs retail 13¢ per doz Reister Bros

Fresh eggs are offered at 13 cents per dozen by Reister Bros. The ad lists a price point and the seller name, indicating a local grocery promotion.

Reister Bros

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