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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1941
Page
3
Gladys Metz and Abrose Kron wed at St Marys Church Riverside in an eight oclock mass ceremony conducted by Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. The couple plans to farm northwest of Riverside and observe Sept 29 as their anniversary.
The Merry Maids club gathered at Frances Fisher's home with 10 members and two guests. Wilna Norman joined as a new member. Lively contests, candlelit refreshments, and a centerpiece wedding cake framed an evening exploring Miss Fisher's wedding plans to marry Marion Avoy on October 12. Plans for a potluck and shower at Mrs. Francis Crone's home next Monday were announced.
Riverside hosts the opening 1941 1942 card social at St Marys church parish hall on Oct 6. Groups of families including A H Pogge Lewis Waldschmidt and many others sponsor the event with bridge euchre and pineehle games and prizes. A separate American Legion Auxiliary school of instruction met at Mrs Edward Busheks Riverside home for Washington County units with president Mrs Bushek presiding and refreshments served.
Notices list upcoming meetings and events for organizations including Junior Fortnightly, C D C class at West Chester Methodist Church, Evangelical and Reformed Aid, Friendly Circle, Saglitiew, Just Us club, Public Affairs luncheon postponement, Delta Alpha S S class, Jolly Troopers, Ruth Nichol Missionary Society, Emma C Anderson Missionary study, Independent club, Past Worthy Matrons, Rebekah lodge, Women's Missionary Society, Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Friendship club and families Wiener roast, and WRO G A R hall event with dates and venues noted.
The Eastern Star pinochle parties now start Oct 9 and will run every other Thursday through fall and winter at the Masonic temple. The Women's Relief Corps is invited to join the Fairfield parade Oct 4 with prizes for the largest organization presence. Community groups adjust events with updated dates and times.
Three Quarter Century club members Mrs. C Mildred Guthrie born 1857 west of Washington Mrs Cynthia A Barnes born 1885 near Blakesburg Iowa and Harvey B Porter born 1861 at Fort Recovery Ohio celebrate birthdays. Near Havre Mrs Homer Hunt and sister Katherine Olinger share birthdays. James Keith Fisher marks seventh birthday. Bert Uckford turns 69. Others celebrating include Mrs Ralph Livingston Mrs W G Eldridge Fd Custer and A W Yard. Peter Tinrnes age 88 resident of Talleyrand. Out of town celebrants Blanche Martin of Ainsworth and Norma Meeks of Crawfordsville also observed birthdays.
The Maltese cross originated with the Knights of Malta, an ancient order once known as the Hospitallers of St. John. Their activities were linked to the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem and campaigns against infidels.
New York City dispatched one hook and ladder company and nine engine companies to battle the historic blaze that struck Baltimore in 1904.
The First district Federated Women's club convention opened with an informal tea at the County club. Mrs. R. H. McCleery chaired the organizing committee. Guests received by several officials, and the auditorium program at First Methodist featured organ music, talks on national defense, and a luncheon to honor county chairmen.
Mrs. Clara Fisher and John Lang were guests of honor at a surprise farewell party held at their home on Saturday. About 45 attendees socialized, played cards at six tables, and later enjoyed baskets of food. They plan to move to a new home south of Richmond, while a birthday surprise for Mrs Liska occurred at midnight.
Mrs Jim Beranek and family members Ann Velma and Mildred with Maynard Cunningham Raymond Joudie and Mr and Mrs Arthur Beranek mentioned as attendees Several families could not attend.
Mr and Mrs Dale Jones hosted the Rosemary club at their home last evening. Six tables played bridge with Mrs John Robinson high among women and Mrs Charles Casper low. Dell Walker high and Ray Bell low among men. Hostess aid came from Mrs John Cherry and Mrs Donald Brown.
A group of about 20 neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Greiner to honor Dolores Greiner on her eighteenth birthday. The evening featured card games and other entertainment, with Miss Greiner receiving several useful gifts before refreshments were served.
Crawfordsville residents hosted about 30 neighbors for a farewell party for Mr and Mrs John Hamil who are moving from their farm northeast of town. They served oysters and shared a warm sendoff as Mr Hamil who was born on the farm marks a life spent there and a recent move.
The home of Mrs. J. R. Lease becomes the site for a new farming arrangement as their son John Jr. and his wife take over the farm. Mrs. Lease leaves nurses training at Washington hospital this week and Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton join as new town residents.
A description explains tungsten filament in an incandescent lamp reaching extreme temperatures. The tiny hair-thin strand emits intense light as it heats beyond ordinary artificial sources.
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