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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

3

Anchors Aweigh Banquet Highlights Hich School Juniors

Juniors from EJ raise nautical theme for annual junior senior banquet at First Methodist church turning hall into an ocean liner. Tables feature anchors and clipper ship decor. after dinner program from deck includes student performances and toasts. A Country Club dance follows with formal gowns and corsages.

First Methodist Church Ban Uet Hall Eugene Dunlap David Diswanger Jane Baldrige Aymond Fear Everett Saurie Onry Godwin Milo Zeek Ill Maas Flver Pella Patton Ruthiner Mable Moore Tomann Christian Parvice Wmethodiet

Miser-Bower Wedding Invitations Issued

Mr and Mrs David E Misei issue invitations to the wedding of daughter Mary Maxine to Dale Duane Bower. Ceremony set for eight oclock Thursday evening June at the Four Square Church in Washington.

David E. Misei Mary Maxine Dale Duane Bower Foursquare Church Washington

Social Calendar Events for Pansy Hill and Country Club

Notices for the social calendar include a Pansy Hill club afternoon gathering and a Country Club pot luck dinner at the club house hosted by Mrs Roy Kephart with members attending.

Pansy Hill Club Roy Kephart

Birthday List Observes Many Joyful Celebrations

Harry Ramseyer and daughter Gwendolyn share birthdays today along with Gail Jean Schillig aged 14. LaVonna May Birdsell is 13, Irene Coffman turns 18, Jean Luers marks 20, Florence Stout and Mrs. Roy Bauer celebrate as West Chester residents. H E Breitenbach, Edward Sorrell, Loyal Banks, Mrs. Herbert Campbell, Mae Sojka, and Trene Coffman also have birthdays today.

Harry Ramseyer Gwendolyn Gail Jean Schillig LaVonna May Birdsell Irene Coffman Jean Luers Herman Luers H. E Eugene Breitenbach

Mrs Ed Sullivan Hosts Dessert Luncheon for Priscilla Club

Mrs Ed Sullivan entertained fifteen Priscilla club members and three guests at her 714 East Second Street home for an afternoon dessert luncheon. The event featured flower centerpieces and a Red Cross sewing session. The club noted the departure of member Mrs R Cherry who will move to Dallas Texas.

E. Sullivan East Second Street Priscilla Club J. EB. Coffey West Chester W. Stewart J. EB. Kunath Red Cross H. H. McCleery West R. @. Cherry Dallas Texas

The Kodiak Bear Ranks as Largest Carnivorous Animal

The Kodiak bear grows to about 1,500 pounds in weight, reaches roughly 10 feet in length, and measures a substantial shoulder height, making it the largest carnivorous land mammal.

Summer Prerequisites Are Swim Play Suits

Modern mermaids seek comfort and fit in beachwear. Three photos show a red and blue print suit with built in uplift, a pink and blue checked playsuit for Nan Grey, and a tower piece with open midriff daisies in white blue aqua yellow and pink.

Nan Grey

Missionary Society Meets at D. D. Davis Home

The Woman's Missionary Society evening division of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. D. D. Davis's home with thirteen members and Mrs. J. Russell Bell leading devotions. May theme is Come with study topics on genealogy and church history prepared by Carolyn Hamilton and read by Mrs. H. H. McCleery.

Woman's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church D. D. Davis J. R. Hood J. Russell Bell U. P U.P Carolyn Hamilton H. H. McCleery McCleery Los Angeles Calif John A. Stewart Helen Fulton Davis

Drake Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge Event

Mr and Mrs H Drake hosted a Rosemary club bridge gathering last evening with five tables. Ladies’ high was Mrs Thompson and low was Mrs Stewart while men’s high went to Lloyd Foster and low to Charles Rothlisberger. Dale Jones won the traveling prize. Hostess team served refreshments.

Harry Drake Rosemary Club Cloyce Stewart Glen Thompson Judy Thompson Stewart Lloyd Foster Charles Rothlisberger Dale Jones Donald Brown Dell Walker

South Side Club Hosts Luncheon at Riverside Home

Mrs. Ray Cummings welcomed the South Side club to her country home southeast of Riverside on May 28 for an afternoon of sociability. Assisted by Mrs. Wesley Prehoda, she served luncheon. Members included Mrs. Victor Burich and others. Ida Gerot will entertain the club in June.

Riverside Ray Cummings South Side Club Wesley Prehoda Victor Burich Sherman Fox la Gerot Cart Craig Clair Flynn Lyle Fesler Claude Flynn Ida Gerot

Reveal Marriage of Alice Carris and Carl Johnston

Mr and Mrs Warren Carris of Brighton announce the marriage of their daughter Alice to Carl Johnston son of Mr and Mrs Craig Johnston of Milton The ceremony was performed May 3 in Kahoka Mo The Johnston couple will reside on a farm northeast of Brighton.

Warren Carris Brighton Alice Carl Johnston Craig Johnston Milton Kahoka Johnston

Patents Granted in the United States Through June 1939

The report notes total patent grants in the United States up to June 1939 reaching 2 161 778. It lists cumulative counts by month and highlights the ongoing growth of issued patents in this period.

United States

Shower Courtesy in Eckhardt Home Honors C Sitler

Mrs. Milo Eckhardt and Mrs. Wilbur Geyer hosted a mis cellaneous shower at the Eckhardt home for Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Sitler who recently wed. The afternoon featured a cooperative noon dinner, a treasure hunt, angel food cake and homemade ice cream.

Charley Webster Frendale James Wagamon Virginia Ray Sitter Galen Kenneth Elmer Yoder Wilbur Geyer Richard Maynard Raymond Glennwood Gingerich Judy Kay Tommy Dale Harlen Geyer Milo Hebhardt

Booster Club Meeting Highlights Seventeen Attend

Seventeen members of the Booster club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Bert Dill. President Mrs. Anna Landau led a brief business session. Guest Mrs. Richard Stephens spoke on the women’s part of the A A A program. Roll call named favorite hymns while Mrs. Fred D. Stewart played piano. Guests included Mrs. John Flading, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Harold Durst, Mrs. Callie Woodburn and daughter Jeanette, Mrs. Ralph Orr, Mrs. Herman Schultz, and Mrs. Carl Keck. Assisting hosts served a two course refreshment.

Booster Club Bert Dill Anna Landau Richard Stephens A.A.A Fred D. Stewart John Flading Stephens Harold Durst Callie Woodburn Jeannette Ralph Orr Wellman Herman Schultz Carl Keck Mae Smith Durst Orr Keck Harry Donaldson

She Knew All the Answers Opens at State Theatre

A new comedy farce stars Joan Bennett and Franchot Tone in She Knew All the Answers at the State Theatre. The story follows a nightclub singer who aims to marry a millionaire playboy, outwits guardian Tone, and triggers office chaos while winning his respect.

State Theatre Joan Bennett Franchot Tone Miss Bennett Mr. Tone Harry Segall Kenneth Earl Curtis Kenyon Jane Allen Charles R. Rogers Richard Wallace Swift John Hubbard Eve Arden William Tracy Tone Playboy Hubbard Wall Street

Mugwump Term Origin Traced to 1884 Sun Usage

The New York Sun first used mugwump on June 15 1884 for Republicans who refused to back nominee James G Blaine. Earlier usage appeared in the 1872 Indianapolis Sentinel marking the term’s origin.

New York Sun James G. Blaine Indianapolis Sentinel

First Bathtub Arrives in United States in 1842

Adam Thompson a Cincinnati grain and cotton dealer installed the first bathtub in the United States in 1842 hosting a dinner party where a group of gentlemen tested the new invention.

United States Adam Thompson Cincinnati

Married Men Protect Rights Club Formed in Center

Male residents unite as Center Married Men's club to guard male rights against women’s advances. Constitution sets a $1 fine for sewing buttons on shirts and imposes suspension for a second offense. Members must not wash dishes and may not cook, except in emergencies.

New Auto Economy Record Set in Los Angeles Grand Canyon Run

The American Automobile Association announced an economy record of 29.06 miles per gallon in the 600 mile Los Angeles Grand Canyon run. A Willys Americar led 24 entrants with 42.41 mph average uphill, followed by another Willys and a Nash 600 at 25.81 mpg and 42.60 mph.

Los Angeles Grand Canyon American Automobile Association Willys Americar

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