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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1940

Page

3

Harrington Latchem Nuptials Reported in Duke Chapel

Eliza James Harrington and Dr. Charles Wells Latchem wed in a quiet Duke University chapel ceremony at three PM on Wednesday November 20. The Raleigh couple, attended by close friends, will reside in Raleigh. The bride, an anesthetist at Rex Hospital, studied at Thompson Memorial and Duke, the groom a Rex resident and Duke alum.

John Lacy Harrington Raleigh N. Car Eliza James Harrington Charles Wells Latchem Stella Latchem Washington H. T. Myers Duke University Durham Liberal Arts College School of Medicine Baltimore City Hospital Baltimore

Informal Program Follows Supper at United Presbyterian Church

More than 159 members of the United Presbyterian congregation and families attended a family night cooperative supper and informal program at the church. Guests Rev George Kerr of Pawnee City Nebraska spoke as the couple visited. Music included vocal solos by Merle Simpson and Douglas Dowell, a cornet solo by Robert McLaughlin, and a clarinet solo by Tom Gray. Mrs Boyd White led group singing with Carolyn Hamilton, with Virginia McLaughlin and Mrs Ralph Kleese on accompaniments. Everett Stewart chaired the pulpit committee and presided. Mrs Hugh McCleery led the Ladies Aid kitchen committee and informal talks were given.

United Presbyterian Congregation George Kerr Pawnee City Nebr Merle Simpson Douglas Dowell Robert McLaughlin Tom Gray Boyd White Carolyn Hamilton Virginia McLaughlin Ralph Kleese Everette Stewart Hugh McCleery Ladies Aid Committee

Wedding Attendee Stella Latchem at Rex Hospital Event

At Rex hospital over the past year Mrs. Stella Latchem attended the wedding.

Rex Hospital Stella Latchem

Rain ad from Hastings farmers seeks slow steady rains

Dor Wilmes and Don Auteno in Hastings advertise for a country wide two inch rain slow and steady. First results bring .5% of an inch rain at Hastings with hopes for more.

Dor Wilmes Don Auteno Hastings Ned

Social Calendar Tuesday Circles Meet In Town

Social events listed for Lexington include meetings of Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple circle refreshments visitors welcome U P Women's Missionary Society evening division postponed to December Bethel Women's Missionary Society Rosemary Club Pythian Sisters West Chester gathering with business refreshments Rebekah Odd Fellows and Junior Missionary events at Methodist Church Ky ervonte invited. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy flowers and support from C G Anderson and family.

Tuseday Lexington Circle Grace Emde Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple U. P. Women’s Missionary Society Bethel Women's Missionary Society Dell Walker Rosemary Club P. F. Whistler West Chester Pythian Sisters Odd Fellows and Rebekut F. Hall Pam Methodist Church Kyervonte

Handcraft Group Holds November Meeting at Mrs Crozier

Thirty five members of the Handcraft department met at the home of Mrs Howat Crozier last evening. Lillian Minick read The Other Wise Man by Van Dyke and the group exchanged ten cent Christmas gifts. A collection was taken for the Christmas tree for children sponsored annually by the W C A. Virginia Crull, Mrs Don Maxwell and Ferne Crozier served on the serving committee.

Handcraft Department

Shrine Card Party Attracts Four Tables Of Bridge

White Shrine members played bridge at four tables in the Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon. Leona Masterran of Wayland topped the scores as games proceeded with prizes to be awarded at the series end. Hostesses Helen Bowers and Howard McPride served refreshments. Next party in two weeks with Eva Allen and Magdefray of Wayland as hostesses.

Masonic Temple Leona Masterran Wayland Helen Bowers Harper Howard McPride Eva Allen Magdefray Thut

Winter sports wardrobes bring smart warmth for the season

The piece highlights new ski and skating outfits showing Diane Lewis in a fleecy white wool suit and red gold embroidered coat, Ann Morriss in a red blue waterproof plaid jacket with hood, and Mary Howard in a cream jacket with a hood and bright waterproof mitts.

Diane Lewis Ann Morriss Mary Howard

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for Thanksgiving Traditions

A traditional yet slightly novel pumpkin chiffon pie recipe suitable for Thanksgiving. It combines pumpkin with ginger cinnamon nutmeg and cloves, folds in beaten egg whites, and uses gelatin to set a light filling. Ready in two pies with whipped cream border and gingersnap crumb topping.

Delta Alpha Class Social At Mrs Spider Home

The Delta Alpha Methodist class held a potluck supper and social at Mrs Byron Spider’s home Friday evening. Thirty six attended. Nellie Dodder presided over the business meeting after supper, with devotions by Mrs N M Speidel and readings by Esther Hayes. The entertainment committee led contests and a Bible quiz. Next class social planned for early March.

Delta Alpha Methodist Church Byron Spider Nellie Dodder N. M. Speidel Esther Hayes Harrison Dodder N. Sorrell Kk. Kk. Griffith

Large Oil Company Announces TNT Toluene From Petroleum

A major oil company announces it will soon produce TNT toluene directly from petroleum in the United States. The development signals a move toward commercially viable manufacture of toluene-based TNT.

United States

Loss figure at 1940 World Fair disclosed by chairman

Harvey D. Gibson, chairman of the board, reported the fair suffered an operating loss of 10 621 dollars in the first 16 days of the New York World's Fair.

Harvey D. Gibson

Rural club hosts potluck and study group meetings

Mrs Arthur Rugg hosted the Ladies Rural club with Mrs B C Foster and Merc Zeno Aller assisting. Ten members and seven guests attended the potluck at Hoon, with a business session led by President Mrs Krna Kurtis followed by games. Nearby, Past Noble Guard members hosted a supper at Odd Fellow Hall with Rebekah members and families. Mrs Marek and Mrs Novak attended Cedar Rapids events. The VL Study Club met hosted by Mrs Joe Sehmelver with nine members and guests, led by President Mrs George Miller and featuring a Citizenship talk by Mrs Quinney Rice.

Noble Guard Club Rebekah Marie Novak Cedar Rapids Rebekah Assembly Marek Cedar Rapiis Joe Sehmelver ALC Elus George Miller Citizenshin Quinney Rice

Bible Class Potluck Supper At Baptist Church

Forty members of the Friendly Bible class met last evening at the Baptist church for a pot luck supper and brief business. Charles Murdock led singing, Ruth Lemley conducted a Bible quiz, and Mrs. Beenblossom read scripture. Plans were made for a December 23 Christmas party at Mrs. Rudie Schmidt’s home with an oyster supper and gift exchange. Hostess committee included Mrs. Leo Mangold and Mrs. Clyde Kelley. serving duties went to Mrs. Lemley, Charles Murdock, and Mrs. Kermit Payne.

Friendly The Baptist Church Charles Murdock Ruth Lemley John Beenblossom Rudie Schmidt Leo Mangold Clyde Kelley Mra. Lemley Kermit Payne

Two Papers Presented at Bible Department Meeting

At the Bible department study, Mrs. L. A. Bunce presented What Is Christian Character and Mrs. I. T. Rehmel offered Biography of Satan. Mrs. N. M. Speidel led the study of First Timothy chapters five and six. Sixteen members attended and towels ordered from the Iowa blind women were distributed.

Bible Department George Clapper L. A. Bunce I. T. Rehmel Satan N. M. Speidel Mary Genkinger Iowa

Birthday and anniversary notices mix litany of names

Eileen Franzen marks her thirteenth birthday on her parents Albert and Franzen's anniversary. A Washington couple celebrates twenty four years of marriage. Other birthdays include Helen Soukup Lorraine Kos Fran Melinski Alvin Walker Robert Crossett and Albert E B Schulze.

Eileen Franzen Mrs Albert Franzen Washington Roger G. Jones Helen Soukup Ainsworth Lorraine Kos Fran Melinski Alvin Walker Robert Crossett Harry Watkins Albert EB. Schulze

Community notices for school programs and sales

Public notices announce events at Fairview and Wellston schools with programs and hot lunches, a Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting at Mrs. VanMeter’s home, St Pauls Ladies Aid food sale, and a city rummage sale at City Hall with drop-off times. Church groups invite participation. dates include November 26 27 20 and 2 1/2 days.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting B. H. VanMeter N. Iona Ave St. Paul's Ladies Aid Sorenedy Washington Cleaners

Pennsylvania Three Day Waiting Rule Cuts Wedding Numbers

A new state regulation requiring a three day waiting period to obtain a marriage license has reduced weddings in Pennsylvania by an estimated 10 000 across the state. The policy shift sparked debate among residents and officials about personal freedom and administrative efficiency.

Penn Ivania

Gleaming Olive Tree Agaric Reported in Provence

An olive-tree agaric fungus in Provence is described as emitting a phosphorescent light. The observation notes a faint glow from the mushroom, intriguing local naturalists and readers.

Provence

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Eliza Harrington C. W. Latchem C. H. Guther C. G. Anderson See SWIFT Wilson Benteco Nan Arthur Rugg Bible Meeting Morgan's Cafe Aly Richard Gray Clive Gray George Baker Fairview School Elsie Stout Wellston Blanche Ginkens T.A Turkey
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