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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1936

Page

6

Forty Graduating Classes Represented at Keota Dinner

Keota May 25 The high school alumni banquet drew 187 plates with the class of 1936 as the fifty third graduating class and twenty five guests of honor. Represented forty of fifty three classes. Distances noted from Wiota Clarion Oskaloosa and Ames among others. Officers elected to lead the alumni association for the coming year with a full program including a one act play Friday for Luck.

Keott Alice Diverbiss Robinson Wiota E. A. Kreger Washington, D. C Lloyd Walters Oklahoma City Emma Crawford Forbes Clarion Kate B. Glover N. G. McNurlen Board of Education Willard Tufts H. E. Seydel Carl Richardson H. W. Statler Crawford Stein Delta John Rogers Oskaloosa Kenneth Walker Tipton Will Bayliss Burlington Marjorie MccCrabb Ames Fred Ralston Iowa City Mildred Ochs T. A. Morris Mable Valenta Victor Hess F. M. Herr O. B. Rogers Clas James Mills James Gosling H. D. Correll William Gosling Lester Smith Philip Temkon Goslings Petty Winter Gosling Corena Ross

Missionary Groups in Regular Meeting at Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on Thursday May 23 the Presbyterian missionary society met at the church with Miss Elizabeth Davis leading and articles read on Spanish Speaking Americans. Miss Orrigs and Mrs N J Lease spoke on Latin America as Mrs Hugh S Davis led stewardship and Mrs Olive Moore the prayer calendar. The United Presbyterians women's group met with brief sketches of several members and delegates appointed. The Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church met with Mrs C C Strain leading and the topic Citizenship, with Grace Fletcher assisting and Miss Fletcher supervising the stewardship program.

Crawfordsville Elizabeth Davis Presbyterian Missionary Society Davis Robert Gormly Ee Orrigs N. J. Lease Latin America Hugh Olive Moore United Presbyterians United Presbyterians Women's Missionary Meeting W. G. Robertson Jennie Clemens Elizabeth Gordon Elizabeth McCahon Rose McCullough Emma Dean Anderson Marie White G. Taylor W. W. Twinam F. J. Maxwell Frank Gault Methodist Society the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church CC. M Strain Co. W. Cochran Grace Fletcher Wilbert Rose Daisy Huber

Mrs Harold Clegg Hosts C L Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Clegg hosted the C L club members at a recent meeting. Thirteen members and several children attended with Mrs David Edmondson and Mrs Gupton as hosts. After the business session Bunco was played at three tables with a high prize awarded.

Harold Clegg C. L. Club David Edmondson Gupton Bunce

Gift Shower For Beverly Sprague At West Chester Church

A May 21 gift shower for Beverly Belle Sprague hosted by Mrs. Homer Brinning featured social time and games. Comrade class members from the Methodist Sunday school of West Chester attended with Mrs. Willard Bell and son Bobby, and refreshments at three tables with red paper wagon decorations.

Beverly Belle Sprague Homer Brinning Methodist Sunday School of West Chester Willard Bell Bobby Beverly

Local Birthdays Highlight Mrs Crull Lane and More

A parade of birthday notices marks Mondays of this year with Mrs. Lawrence Crull Mrs. Oscar Lane and Marjorie Loeffler among those celebrating. Jesse Winga Donald Custer Arlo Burham and Mrs J F Harding also have birthdays today in a community notice.

Lawrence Crull Oscar Lane Donald Custer Grover Custer Arlo Burham Oscar Marjorie Loeffler J. F. Harding

Invitations Issued for Davis Grayson Wedding Date Set

Invitations issued for the marriage of Claudia Isabelle Davis to Charles S Grayson. Mrs Claude O Davis requests the honor of your presence at the wedding Saturday June 6 at o o clock in the morning at the Methodist Episcopal church in Washington Town. Gloria Morris assisted by Mrs Gupton served refreshments at the close of the afternoon. The next club meeting is Tuesday afternoon June 9 with Mrs Frank VanHorn.

Isabelle Davis Charles E. Grayson Claude O. Davis Claudia Isabelle Charles S. Grayson Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Gloria Morris Gupton Frank VanHorn

Teachers Hostesses Gather for Lincoln Fremont Meeting

The Lincoln and Fremont township teachers met at Miss Vivien Strabala's home northeast of Riverside. A gift was given to bride-to-be Miss Eliza Eden. After business, a pot-luck lunch followed. Attendees included Eliza Eden, Mary Lukovsky, Gertrude Smith, Mildred Posten, Naomi Slater, Elizabeth Guthrie, Blanche Mumm, Elwood Roberts, Robert Roser and Mrs Slaughter.

Riverside Lincoln Fremont Vivien Strabala Eliza Eden Mary Lukovsky Gertrude Smith Mildred Posten Naomi Slater Elizabeth Guthrie Blanche Mumm Elwood Roberts Robert Roser Mrs. Slaughter

Dolores Alliman Honored at School Birthday Party

Dolores Alliman, a Taylor school pupil in Washington township, was surprised with a birthday party last Friday at the school for her sixth birthday on Sunday. Her mother Mrs. Lloyd Alliman and Mrs. John Campbell attended, and after lessons, students sang to Dolores as refreshments were served.

Dolores Alliman Taylor School Washington Township Lloyd Alliman John Campbell Dolores Elizabeth Clark

4 H Club Names Delegate to Ames

The Do Our Best 4 H club met last Wednesday with June Davis in Ainsworth. Seven members were present plus one guest, led by Mrs Everett Roberts and assistant leader Mrs Dea. A color lesson was given.

June Davis Ainsworth Everett Roberts Dea

Elizabeth Dea Elected Delegate For Ames Girls State Convention

The club elected Elizabeth Dea as delegate to attend the 4-H girls state convention in Ames. Members spent part of the meeting on songs and Bally day folk dances. Refreshments were served by June Davis and Jane Pearson, and the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 27 with Martha Wylie.

Elizabeth Dea Ames June Davis Jane Pearson Martha Wylie

Hostesses Named for Golf Breakfast at Country Club

A golf breakfast in the Country club series is set for Wednesday at 7 30 AM in the clubhouse. Hostesses are Mrs G S Kerr and Mrs L A Jones. Attendees should call Mrs Kerr for plans. Miss Alice McDaniel returns from Ons low to spend summer with her parents Mr and Mrs George L McDaniel.

G. S. Kerr L. A. Jones Kerr Alice McDaniel Onslow George L. McDaniel

Nineteenth Century Club Concludes Year With Meeting

The 19th Century Club held its final year gathering at Mrs. Ruth Thorne’s home with twelve members present. Officers were reelected and a $10 donation to the YWCA approved. A book review of Cillette Claire’s San Lucia was shared and plans formed to work with the Centennial committee.

Nineteenth Century Club Ruth Thorne Y.W.C.A Ab Anderson Helen Wilson George Morrison Orville Elder San Lucia Cillette Claire

A Nut Dr Pierce Kidney Remedy Promoted

An advertisement claims Dr Pierce's A-nuric clears kidneys by flushing poisons and aiding urination. It urges customers to drink hot water with A-nut after meals and buy from local druggists. The text references trials at a New Mexico hotel and promotes relief of kidney irregularities and bladder irritation.

Buffa NM

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