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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1939

Page

3

Marriage of Miss Alice Griffith and Sylvester Sharpe in Riverside

The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage in Riverside with Rev. Keagy officiating. The bride wore aqua blue crepe silk and a locket once worn by the groom’s great grandmother. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home in Yatton with about thirty relatives.

Riverside Alice Irene Griffith Sylvester Ardell Sharpe Methodist Washington R. ©. Keagy Robert ©. Griffith Emory Sharpe Yatton Margaret Smith Lamont Iowa Hannah Maxwell¢ Kalona Robert Kiffith Sharon Center Kalong Robert Griffith Hose Hannah Miarawell Broom Homer Jackson Richard Shetler Robert Kalona Walter Lemley Clara Edna Vada Mae Wayne Albert Fithe Irene Lemley Lloyd Chabal Ardell Clinton Vargason James and Hazelton Ed Griffith Mary Ann Iowa City Ruby Rath

Social Calendar items for midweek and weekend notices

Notices list multiple group meetings and social events with times and hosts. Includes Associate Presbyterian Missionary society Mrs Wiley Anderson and others across Pilotbury West Chester St Pauls Evangelical Jolly Troopers N J club Merry Makers Country club potluck at Sie ChoClubhouse Chapter 1 P E D Presbyterians and Women’s Missionary societies plus Rebekah lodge I O C F and W R C events through Saturday.

Presbyterian — Missionary Society Wiley Anderson Ainsworth Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society Carl Oldfield Friendly Circle Club Raymond Graf C.C.C West Chester Mollie Tierney Lester Laubach Ladies Aid Society St. Pauls Evangelical Church Jolly Troopers Dave Bain N. J Duane Shalla Merry Makers Club Donald Smith W. L. Alcorn Presbyterian Ladies Aid General U.P. Woman's Missionary Society J. A. Hawthorne M.E. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society T. F. Barker Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall

Churchwomen plan chicken pie supper in West Chester

The Ladies id of the Methodist church in West Chester will host their annual chicken pie supper on Tuesday evening November 7. The Baptist ladies also host a Dutch market supper at the church starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday evening. Regular meeting of Ainsworth chapter No 392 OES will be held Wednesday evening November 1 with sandwiches for social hour.

The Methodist Church West Chester Ainsworth O.E.S

Birthday greetings fill West Chester area

Twelve year old Joe Bauer and eleven year old Donald Baker celebrate birthdays with family. Several residents including Mae Richenberger and Joe Vodicka have birthdays today. The first of November marks wedding anniversaries for two Washington couples Homer Stephen and Charles Thomas. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Lemmon ends with a cake and refreshments.

Joe Bauer Roy Bauer West Chester Washington Homer Stephen Charles Thomas Donald Baker Sam Baker Crawfordsville Mae Richenberger Wayland Joe Vodicka Pilotburg John Lemmon Bruce Clarice Meek Mrs. Lemmon

Mrs. Lloyd Walker Hosts Booster Club Meeting

Mrs Lloyd Walker entertained seventeen members and one guest Mrs Ralph Waggoner at a booster club gathering yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Charles Barthelow led the business session and Mrs Guy Stumpf announced the Thanksgiving dinner set for November 20 at 6 39 p m in the K C hall. Former members are invited. Afterward Mrs Homer Jarrard assisted by Mrs May Smith led Halloween contests and games. Refreshments with a Halloween theme were served by Mrs Waggoner and Mrs Dale Robertson. Officers will be elected at the next meeting in two weeks with Mrs Delbert Darnell assisting.

Lloyd Walker Booster Club Ralph Waggoner Charles Barthelow Guy Stumpf K. C. Hall Homer Jarrard May Smith Walker Waggoner Dale Robertson Delbert Darnell

Shirley Augustines Host Rosemary Bridge Club Evening

Mr and Mrs Shirley Augustine hosted the Rosemary bridge club for four tables last evening. High score prizes went to Mrs Dell Walker among women and Lloyd Foster among men. Mrs John Cherry won the women's low score prize and Dale Jones the men's low prize. One course refreshments with a Halloween theme were served by the hostess and Mrs John Cherry.

Shirley Augustine Rosemary Club Dell Walker Lloyd Foster John Cherry Dale Jones

American Art Week Observed in Washington

Washington marks American Art Week from November 1 to 7 with programs by the city library and schools. Sponsored by the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs, led by Mrs. Melvin Gingerich, the library hosts an exhibition of local artists and art history books, with portraits by Alma Glasgow White and landscapes by Georgia Smith Canfield and Leil Badger. Other works by Irene Yard, Maizie Stewart, and Billy Cox join the display. Home room lessons at the high school focus on American art, and Nicola Harmon store plans a show window display.

Washington Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Melvin Gingerich Washington County Alma Glasgow White Jane Chilcote Georgia Smith Canfield Leil Badger Irene Yard Maizie Stewart Billy Cox Nicola

Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias Convene in Oskaloosa

A joint district convention of Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias was held in Oskaloosa yesterday with Washington delegates assisting. A noon luncheon for the Sisters preceded a joint entertainment and dance for both orders. Washington attendees included Mrs. William Ma'ucha and others.

Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Oskaloosa Pythian Sisters of Washington Knights Washington William Ma’ Ucha Everett Ward G. A. Reinert Richard

City P T A Council Elects Officers at Meeting

The city P T A council elected new officers last evening at the public library. Mrs Glenn Haygreen is president with Mrs Carl Martin as vice president, Mrs Robert Patterson as treasurer, and Mrs Glen Wilson as secretary. The meeting was led by Mrs Don Maxwell, current president, who noted plans for the year and cabinet appointments.

P.T.A. Council Glenn Haygreen Carl Martin Robert Patterson Glen Wilson Fight Don Maxwell Planus

Halloween Party for Club Families Held at McCreedys

Highland Social club members and families gathered last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Bert McCreedy’s home for a Halloween party and cooperative supper. Forty five attendees enjoyed chicken salad pies and cakes amid a Halloween decorated setting. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday November 8 at Mrs. Will McCreedy’s home replacing the usual day.

Highland Social Club Bert McCreedy McCreedy Will McCreedy

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Alice Griffith, S.A. Sharpe John Moss Ivan Rummelhart Hills Riverside Methodist Church Bernard Deutsch Lone Tree Alex Mehaffey J. FE. Cook Fern Clarence Amish Parizek Bernard Tdeatsch Vern Moss Susan Lake W.R.C GAM Hall Rollie Optenberg Roy Caviness Adel Arlis Knauss Gene Nicholson Marilyn Joan Fenn Shirley Augustines Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias City P.T.A. Council Mone Lou Ay C. H. Guther Melton Cloth Jackets Children’s Knit Sleepers Parkahoods Women’s & Children’s O’shoes RGB Penney P. J Wool Unions Wool Union ALL Wool Union ROH Pstunning Designs
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