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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
3
Mrs Sarah Helwick entertained fifteen Priscilla club members and four guests yesterday afternoon. Needlework and visiting filled the afternoon while the hostess served a single course of refreshments. Guests included Mrs George Foster Mrs Clyde Pratt Mrs Ted Crone and Mrs Victor Crone.
Dr F G Livesay was honored at a surprise birthday gathering in Winfield last evening with about twenty guests. Noble games music and contests entertained guests who presented two decorated birthday cakes as refreshments. The group included the Feldman Johnsons Cockayne family Kiene family Musil and others.
Miss Lucy Dempsey won high prize and Mrs Harold Putnam was second high at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Stanley Smith. Fifteen guests attended, with refreshments served after four tables of play. Guests included Mrs Roger Sherman, Mrs Raymond Dayton, Mrs TM Mast, Mrs FD Morrison Jr, and Misses Dempsey Wheelan Glassburner Kammuetler.
Miss Fraters A Kleese wed Eldin C Bauer in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist parsonage Toulon Ill officiated by Rev Roy W Stocking Witnesses were Mrs Stocking and Mrs WS Boyd Frances Bauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry D Kleee is a West Chester High School and Iowa State Teachers College graduate and has taught in Sperry Consolidated schools Mr Bauer son of Mr and Mrs Lou Bauer also a West Chester High School graduate attended Mount Pleasant One year He now operates a business in West Chester and they plan to live there.
The social calendar lists events across the week: Philathea circle at Mrs. Darrell Ross 902 South Iowa, Grace Hill Ladies Aid east division social at Community building with antique display, PTA meetings at 3 45 pm, Rural Woman's club afternoon with entertainment by Miss Nellig Tripp, Friday joint Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society luncheon at Mrs. Mayer on South Iowa, Baptist Ladies Missionary tea at Mrs. Iva Rathmel West Washington, and Pansy Hill club afternoon with Mrs. John Wagner.
The United Presbyterian church Ladies Aid met in the church parlors with Mrs Myrla Henderson leading the second division and serving refreshments. The group planned to cook for threshers again this summer and hosted a dinner for several local residents including Mr and Mrs G F Trotter Mrs F D Harding and Dorothy Ann Julius of Burlington and others from Olwein Burlington and Sturli ngton.
Miss Ethel Wilson celebrated her birthday with a gathering at Mrs Carson Wilson’s home on Sunday evening. Guests enjoyed a wiener roast and refreshments before visiting and playing games. Attendees included Clem Chalupa Winnie Chalupa Walter Wilson Lloyd James Chorpening Roy Page Keith McClelland Joe Schantz Opal Wilson Mrs Carson Wilson Donna May Wilson and the honoree.
Mrs. Harry G. Miller reported on the Supreme Shrine gathering in Tulsa Oklahoma May 3 4 and 5 Damascur Shrine No 10 held a regular business meeting in the Masonic Temple Mrs Rose Reid former supreme worthy high priestess gave convention highlights Next year the convention will be in Toronto Canada A rummage sale is planned for June 5 at the Wisie Long building White Shrine members from Wayland and Winfield attended and refreshments were served after the meeting
Riverside Garden club meets at Mrs. O Loughlin to announce a June 9 flower show with her as general chair. Committees include Registration and Classification among others. members tour O Loughlin’s garden then plan next meeting at Miss Carrie Iden’s on June 4 with program details. Rose Dautremont reports on the state convention at Waterloo.
A group of twelve senior girls named the Dizzy Dozen were hosted by Miss Doris Klepfer for a waffle breakfast at her home. After eating they shared memories of high school days and then returned to school for activities preparing for the class day program. The group included Betty Hamil Ruth Dupuis Elizabeth Brown Sally Mangold Wanda Casper Lois Sartor Maxine Allen Virginia Kephart Frances Hays Marjorie Mens Margurite Hardy.
Mrs N M Speidel will discuss her recent trip during the garden department meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. The program lists her talk as a highlight of the event.
Mrs. Lloyd Walker hosted a Booster Club gathering yesterday at her residence with fifteen members and two guests Mrs. Ralph Wagner and Miss Jeanette Woodburn in attendance. Prizes were awarded for contests won by Mrs. Leo Marie and Mrs. Oral Norman led the coin quiz with Mrs. Wagner assisting in refreshments.
A talk about a trip to California will be given by El Will at 7 30 p m in the residence of Miss Nellie Tripp 702 North Avenue B. The event is hosted in a private home.
FE. O. W. club members numbering nine with three guests were entertained in the home of Mrs. Bo Grayson last evening. Guests were Mrs. Frank Bruty, Mrs. Tillie Bruegge, and Miss Sarah Rinehardt who assisted.
Jackson township women completed a clothing course led by five local leaders. Four lessons built toward a final complete costume, with 41 to 45 attendees across sessions. Mrs P Fr Whister highlighted dress design by type and color guidance improving personal wardrobe choices.
A business meeting was held and the remainder of the evening spent socially. The next meeting, Jane and, will be held at the home of Mrs Glenn Hayes.
At the Women's Missionary Society meeting of the United Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Hugh H. McCleery spoke on Egyptian missions. She described Egypt’s thin arable land along the Nile, mapped mission locations, praised missionaries for efficiency, and recounted visits to schools churches and a native pastor’s home.
The Crawfordsville community marks birthdays for Daisy Huber Ruth Marie Blattner Victée Blattner and eight year old Ruth Marie Blattner. Also listed are Dr F G Livesay Stanley Lemley J N Phillips Frances Fingene Beliel and Miss Jennie Hennon with today as their birthday.
In a light moment, Jud Tunkins asserts a woman never has the final say, claiming the nan always answers with a firm yes. The remark amuzes the group and sparks a round of laughs.
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