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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1931

Page

3

Marriage of Cassie Laughlin and Hubert Essley in New York

Announcement of Cassie Laughlin daughter of Robert Laughlin Mason City Iowa to Hubert A Essley son of Ward Essley Washington at Blessed Sacrament Church New York City on May 16 Rev J F Philbin officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs J R Murphy Riverside Connecticut Mrs Essley a graduate of St Marys Academy Emmetsburg IA and Iowa State College Ames Now in New York City with Schrafft stores group Both families plan to relocate to Philadelphia later Mr Essley connected with Taco Heaters Inc New York City Sigma Chi团 member The D A R chapter in Washington invited to luncheon May 28 in Burlington hosted by state regent Mrs James Fitzgerald Sioux City Local officers installed in M W M S and various social club activities noted with gatherings and plans

Hubert Essley Robert Laughlin Mason City Iowa Cassie Hubert A. Essley Ward Esssey Washington Church of the Blessed Sacrament New York City J. F. Philbin J. R. Murphy Riverside Connecticut Essley St. Mary's Academy Emmetsborg Iowa State College Ames Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Bessey G. Schattuck Company Schrafft Washington, D. C Americat Taco Heaters, Inc Hkssley Sigma Chi Traternivy Assley Riverside Drive Philadelphia Musley General Insurance Stars and Stripes Burlington Art and Community House James Fitzgerald Sioux City A. Speer

Columbus Junction Senior Class Play Climbing Roses Performed

The Columbus High School auditorium hosted two performances of the senior class play Climbing Roses with Elizabeth Gillette as Peggy Rose and Lewis Newell as Jim Rose. Millard Chambers directed. special numbers by the orchestra and a boys quartet accompanied by Barbara Hall.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School Peggy Rose Elizabeth Gillette Jim Rose Lewis Newell Harriet Lieberknecht Elizabeth Mewhirter Carol Marsden Lillian Bliven Jean Hantt Freda Beckey Ralph Lieberknecht Raymond Wilson Lawrence Richards Thomas Schlichting Millard Chambers Barbara Hall W. G. Brooks Burlington

Community Club Meetings and County Fair Prep

Damascus Shrine holds regular meeting with potluck at the Masonic Temple. Bethel Missionary Society gathers with Mrs. Ethel Shalla. Bo and P. W. club hosts breakfast. callers contact Jessie Klein. Sunshine Community Club to discuss childhood ambitions. Kolauk club and H club dates announced. Des Moines trip for regent meeting with Mrs. A. Speer. reservations 75 cents. Walnut 4 H club hosts May 29 gathering. proceeds to Des Moines for erading and farmer checks. Gold and silver medals planned for Louisa County Fair champions in baby beef and pig clubs.

Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Chilon Spies P. Hazel Hazen Bo and P. W. Club Jessie Klein Louisa County Chicago Producers Commission Company Columbus Junction

May party hosts and games noted in local society

Mrs J H Peet won anagrams and Mrs George Leeb won dominoes at a quiet May gathering. Miss Irene DeLong hosted at West Washington street with spring flowers. Rook at five tables, high by Mildred Craig, second by Florence Peterson. Refreshments served by De Long and M C DeLong. Lily of the valley, tulips and gidlet bouquets adorned tables. Mrs George Preshwaters hosted a spring party with five tables, Leila Anderson high and Frances Richer second. De Long’s sister-in-law Miss Perne Freshwaters assisted.

Frank Henderson Georgia McGinnis Francis Bean Merne Davis Robert Henderson Generey Martha McGinnis Erne Davis Irene DeLong West Washington Street Mildred Craig Florence Peterson Miss DeLong M. C. DeLong George Preshwaters Leila Anderson Frances Richer Perne Freshwaters

Announcements from Women’s Relief Corps and related groups

Members of the Women’s Relief Corps are told to meet at the courthouse Tuesday at 2:00 PM to travel to Mrs Zarring’s home on N Marion Ave to gather archivia for Memorial Day wreaths. K of T third rank meeting Monday evening led by John Winga. Pythian Sisters of West Chester hold regular meeting Tuesday with balloting and initiation. Snowball Social Club postponed to Wednesday June 3 joining Ralph Oldfield.

Nour Women's Relief Corps Court House Pythian Sisters West Chester Ralph Oldfield

Fidelis class to stage two plays at Cotter church

The Fidelis class of the Cotter Presbyterian church will present A Bargains a Bargain and Devour Ahead at the church on Tuesday evening May 26. Young participants include Marie Jenkins Thelma Quigley Hadyn Thomas Glen Quigley Dorothy Thomas Frank Hawkins Evelyn Arthur Fred Hawkins Jesse Quigley Ervin Williams Lioyd Burris. Special musical numbers will separate acts.

Columbus Junction Fidelis Cotter Presbyterian Church Marie Jenkins Thelma Quigley Hadyn Thomas Glen Quigley Dorothy Thomas Frank Hawkins Evelyn Arthur Fred Hawkins Jesse Quigley Ervin Williams Lioyd Burris Everett Hans Port Huron Mich Spartanburg S.C Hantt Emily Darrow Columbus High School Wild Carden Minerva Alsip Richard Underwood Columbus Cty Edith Newton Edith Tomfeld Hope Muscatine County Sandy Grove Ledonia Channing G. Smith Granger Columbus City Iowa State Medical Society Des Moines S. M. Overholt May Johnston Blanch Lewis N. G. Circle

Pioneer Woman Flyer First US Woman Pilot

Dr. Bessica Raiche of Santa Ana California became the first woman to fly an airplane in the United States. She piloted at Mineola field Long Island in 1910.

Bessica Raiche Santa Ata Calif United States Mineola Field Long Island

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