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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

Page

3

Easter and Edwards Wed in Haskins Parish Ceremony

Arlene Easter daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Easter and Floyd Edwards son of Dan Edwards of Haskins married at 6 30 pm in the Christian parsonage Rev C Breidenthal officiating. The couple were attended by the bridegrooms brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lloyd Edwards. A six oclock dinner followed at the bride’s parents home with Marjorie Edwards and Alice Easter among those present. The couple will reside in Haskins where the groom is employed.

Arlene Faster Lloyd Easter Floyd Edwards Dan Edwards Haskins Rev. C. Breidenthal Lloyd Bawards Dan Hdwards Marjorie Lioyad Edwards Alice Easter Haskine

Chapter Y T T T Social Meeting Report

Bridge was played at three tables in the home of Mrs. Melvin Hillery with Chapter Y T T T members. Lucy Dempsey assisted, Mrs. Hillery hosted, and Mrs. Raymond Dayton won high score. Refreshments followed at the North Side cafe. A model initiation ceremony was presented before the bridge.

Melvin Hillery Chapter Y T.T.T Lucy Dempsey Hillery Raymond Dayton North Side

Navajo Club Elects Officers for Year

The Navajo club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. K. R. Mauthe’s home and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs. Fred Bey was chosen president, Mrs. A. W. Yard vice president, and Mrs. W. Biekel secretary treasurer. Twelve members and six guests attended including Mrs. Ivan Rehmel Katharine Mauthe and Mrs. R. E. Brown. A two course lunch was served with assistance from Mrs. Hedges and Mrs. Brinton.

Navajo Club K. R. Mauthe Fred Bey A. W. Yard W. #. Biekel Ivan Rehmel Katharine Mauthe R. E. Brown Frank Andersen Carl Hedges G. H. Brinton Mauthe Hedges Brinton

Dayton Woman Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs J D Dayton entertained ten members of the Just Us club at her home yesterday afternoon. After business, program chairmen Mrs Jonn Dodd and Mrs S P Parcell led plans for a Sunset Park picnic at the next meeting in two weeks. Husbands invited. committee members listed.

J. D. Dayton Just Us Club Comittee Jonn Dodd S P. Parcell Sunset Park L. F. Harding Max Cook S. P. Parcell D. W. McClure Dayton

Social Calendar of Upcoming Club Events

Notices for the social calendar include a country club potluck at 6 30 p m and a Women's Relief Commission meeting at 2 30 p m at the GAR hall with details in the community notice.

W.R.C

Ainsworth Chapter to Host Reception for Grand Matron

The Ainsworth chapter number 392 of the O.K.S. will hold a reception for the worthy grand matron Mrs Mozelle Russell on Saturday evening in the Masonic hall. Members are requested to take notice.

Ainsworth O.K.S Mozelle Russell Masonic Hall

Avon Rae Cochran Celebrates Fifth Birthday Today

Avon Rae Cochran of West Chester marks her fifth birthday today. Grandfather F W Cochran of Macksburg plans to share the day with his granddaughter. Also noted are the third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Shannon and several birthdays including Dorothy Darnell aged thirteen and others in the community.

Avon Rae Cochran West Chester F W. Cochran Macksburg Mr. Cochran Simeon Harmblin Avon Grand Isle Lake Champlain Vermont Mrs William Shannon Dorothy Darnell Wallace Darnell L. W. Bomberger Brighton Jack Swift L.S. McAvoy James Haight U. S. Navy

Douglas Morrison Honored by Scout Troop 33

Boy Scout Troop 33 held a farewell surprise for Douglas Morrison at the scout cabin. Twenty two scouts and Scoutmaster Ken Orr attended. They served ice cream cake cookies and pop. A necktie set was given as a farewell gift.

Boy Scout Troop Douglas Morrison Ken Orr Douglas

Red Cross Aims to Aid War Refugees Nationwide

Washington May 30 The United States memorialized its war dead as the Red Cross intensifies relief for European victims. Some 359 000 women in 3700 units sew bandages dressings garments and clothing for the wounded and refugees. Norman David says funds may double the original 10 million appeal with over 4 400 000 already received.

Washington United States Ked Cross Red Cross Norman David

Clara Benson and Hubert Turner wed in Nashua Iowa

Clara M. Benson daughter of G A and Mrs Benson of Alta and Hubert Turner son of Mr and Mrs Harry Turner of Washington were married in a single ring ceremony at the Little Brown church in Nashua. They will visit The Dells Wisconsin then go to Iowa City for summer school.

Clara M. Benson G. A. Benson Alta Hubert Turner Powell Wyo Harry Turner Washington Little Brown Nashua Iowa City Turner University Iowa State Employment Service Spencer Buena Vista College Storm Lake University of Iowa Washington High Coe College Coe Black Hills Powell Wyo Keystone West

Sac City man builds foldable four-section barrow design

Ray Noble of Sac City designed an arranger able to be taken apart to fit through narrow gates. He sold 10,000 units nationwide last year and expects 15,000 this year. The plant employs seven to twenty one workers year round.

Tuce Ray Noble Sac City United States

Lexington Community Picnic and Social Gatherings

Lexington May 29 the school hosted a noon picnic for almost the entire community followed by an afternoon of visiting. Marion Pence returns next fall after two years as teacher. The Lexington Circle met with Mrs Ross Pence in Washington for sewing and a potluck. Birthday dinner honored Amanda Sehultz with a group of friends. Dinner hosts Mr and Mrs Howard Gardner with guests including Ralph Eyestone Ruth Mcleod Alma Thoms Al Tipton and Lyle Chambers.

Lexington Marion Pence Lexington Circle Ross Pence Washington Wim. Loan Amanda Sehulty Howard Gardner Hoyt Ralph Eyestone Ruth Mcleod Wyoming Alma Thoms al Tipton Oklahoma Lyle Chambers Oskaloosa

Mrs Bridges President of Class Named at Brighton

Miss Dora Saunders hosted Friday evening to Methodist Sunday School class taught by Mrs Hebner. Officers elected include president Mrs J C Bridger vice president Mrs L E Helmick and secretary treasurer Mrs George Ackley. A social tour followed with four committees serving refreshments. The Study club held a 1 o clock luncheon at Mrs Wilbur Day's home.

Brighton Dora Saunders Hebner J. C. Bridger L. E. Helmick Secu George Ackley

Wives Inheritance From 1839 1851 Iowa Wills Revealed

Leslie Jackson of Winterset notes two wills dated January 14, 1839 and June 30, 1851. The documents bequeath carts horned cattle geese and six enslaved people to wives with selection rights by the widow.

Leslie Jackson Winterset

Benny Buck Benny Rides Again at State Theatre

Benny supports the film Buck Benny Rides Again with a rare horseback sequence despite his well known fear of horses. He endured days of riding for the production while praising cars and trains as superior transport and noting he will likely stay with his 1928 Maxwell.

Jack Benny Buck Benny Ecomedian State Theatre Mr. Benny Jack Buck Benny Maxwell Rochester

Benny derides horses while promoting Buck Benny Rides Again

Jack Benny jokes about disliking horses in a theatregoing bit while recalling making Buck Benny Rides Again. He enjoys the filming, treasures his ten gallon hat, and portrays a tenderfoot badman aided by Buddie Rochester Harris Devine and the radio troupe. Ellen Drew stars opposite Virginia Dale with Lillian Cornell in supporting roles. Mark Sandrich directs.

Benny Jack Benny Buddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson Phil Harris Andy Devine Ellen Drew Paramount Virginia Dale Lillian Cornell Mark Sandrich

Fourth Ward Republicans to Hold Friday Caucus

Republicans of the fourth ward announce a caucus Friday evening at eight at Dr Frey Reid office as proclaimed by committee man A K Baldrige. This notice appears in local party communications.

Frey Reid A. KE. Baldrige Sore

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