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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

5

Two Literature Sections Meet Fortnightly Club October

The Fortnightly club held its October meetings with two Literature Sections. Mrs. Boyd Berdo hosted the afternoon group at her home for about thirty members. Mrs. Crone reviewed Van Doren's biography of Benjamin Franklin. Evening Section met at Clara Huber's home with thirty nine attendees. New members Flora Dodds Virginia Morris Ruth Flood and Mary Rickey were introduced.

Boyd Berdo Frank Crone van Doren Benjamin Franklin R. G. Cherry N. M. Speidel R. &. Shannon Clara Huber Mabel Shields Ambrose Bierce Martha Cheavens Detla Patton Amy Stone Grace Randell Pearl Olson Ruth Foster Flora Dodds Virginia Morris Ruth Flood Mary Rickey Leila Anderson Martha Sidles A. FE. Atchison George Mohr Alethea May

Aid Society Plans Supper to Honor Rev Conant Family

The Methodist Ladies Aid in Wellman held a 35 attendee meeting at the church to plan a pot-luck supper honoring Rev P M Conant his wife and son and the Wellman school teachers. Mrs Harve Freel presided and Mrs Keith Adams Mrs Grant Griffith and Mrs Ross Levert led committees. Conant attended and spoke briefly.

Wellman Methodist Ladies Aid Harve Freel P. M. Conant Wellman Public Keith Adams Grant Griffith Ross Levert Conant Legon Auxiliary The Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Lloyd Bull Guy Moothart Washington Masonic Hall

Men and Families Leave Dayton Grove Quarry Footpath

In Dayton Grove on October 7, families accompanied the quarry workers as they moved on to Missouri where the men will seek new work. Local visits included Herman Berg of Dubuque at the Embree home and J. B. Moore with Lyall Moore visiting Brighton and East Pleasant Plain. The So and Sew club plans to meet with Mrs. Raymond Hammen on October 12.

J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Missouri Herman Berg Dubuque

Back to Rails Celebration Fills Council Bluffs

Hotels and private rooms crowded as Council Bluffs hosts a Back to Rails event. A 100-voice Union Pacific chorus led a community sing at Abraham Lincoln High School auditorium. Flags banners and railroad week outfits marked the downtown district.

Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln High School

Kellogg's All-Bran Promotes Regularity Not Medicine

Advertisement promoting Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative solution for constipation. It claims daily use provides bulk to the diet, helps achieve regularity, and advises drinking water. Produced by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Harriett Bey Hosts Past Worthy Advisors Meeting

Harriett Bey hosted the Past Worthy Advisors at a home potluck and meeting last evening. Committee helpers were Margery Means and Mrs Ed Squire. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs Squire whose birthday is October 25. Martha Ann Mace received a Rainbow Bible for three months of service. Attendees included Miss Bey Miss Means Mrs Squire Miss Mace Helen Kos and Mrs Nels Westermark.

Harriett Bey Worthy Advisors Miss Bey Margery Means Ed Squire Squire Martha Ann Maece Miss Pey Miss Means Miss Mace Helen Kos Nels B. Westermark

Farewell Supper for Hilma Dodds at Courthouse

Women employees of the court house and wives of county officers hosted a farewell potluck for Hilma Dodds as she ends her deputy clerk of court tenure this week. Twenty guests dined in the G A R room, followed by a social hour and a handkerchief shower. Mrs. Coulter, Sesse Jones and Mrs. Workman organized the event. Dodds will visit her parents in Wellman before leaving for a new post in Ames.

Hilma Dodds G.A.R Harriett Coulter Sesse Jones Marietta Workman Miss Dodds Wellman J. A. Dodds Ames

Bohemian Bread Dumplings With Creamy Cheese Sauce

A quick luncheon dish of bread crumb dumplings in a butter onion parsley mix, cooked in boiling water for about 15 minutes. Serve with a rich cheese sauce and buttered string beans, garnished with parsley sprigs for a warm winter meal.

Mary J Stephens Celebrated With Birthday Party

Mary Jane Stephens received a birthday party from her mother on Saturday for her seventh birthday. Guests joined in games and a gift-opening round as Miss Ellison helped with cake and candles. The refreshments included pineapple sundae mints and cupcakes with pink and green frosting.

Mary J. Stephens Mary Jane Stephens Robert Stephens Miss Ellison Mary Jane Joy Bauer Marcella Bowser Nancy Freshwaters Alma Margret McDowell Patty Reif Jean Ann Cherry Phyliss Cochran Esther McDowell DeLores Redlinger Donna Reif Esther Bauer Ellen Cochran Mary Ann Bauer Elda Ruth McDowell Janet Reif Donna Winegarden Farrel Lee Brenneman Kay Cherry Billy Winegarden Martha Barbara Russel Winegarden Johnny Brenneman

Wesleyan Mission Meeting Held at J Busby Home

Sixteen Wesleyan Missionary society members plus two guests gathered at Mrs. Jesse Busby's home. Mrs. E. E. Stutsman led the meeting, with devotions by Mrs. H. M. Dodder. Frances Cherry lectured on Home land Harvest and a layman Goes to Church article was discussed. Rummage sale set for October 28. social hour followed by refreshments.

Jesse Busby E. E. Stutsman H. M. Dodder Frances Cherry N. M. Speidel Dodder Stutsman Busby Oirs. B. BE. Griffith Orie Turner

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting in Mrs Rickey home

The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the home of Mrs T S Rickey 907 East Jefferson Street. The West Chester Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday evening Oct 10 and the M E C may discuss plans. Past Matrons club postponed due to Rollin B Organ funeral. Unit No 1 Methodist Ladies Aid to hold a baby sale Saturday Oct 14 at Washington Cleaners. Mrs Clyde Hillhouse of Cedar Rapids visited here yesterday.

Presbyterian Cottage T.S. Rickey East Jefferson Street West Chester Pythian Sisters Rollin B. Organ Methodist Ladies Aid Washington Chester Good Will Club Frank Mayhew John Dodd Rosemary Club Charles Casper C.D.A K.C. Hall Junior Missionary Society Music Sisters Walnut Woman's Club Howard Miller HJ. Club Ray Sojka Vriday MI Cna M.E. Church Prairie Flower Missionary H.H. Club Spencer Edgar Stout Joe Klopfenstein William Gammon D. W. McClure 2Nd Ave

Nighttime relief with Vicks Va-tro-nol for nasal congestion

If your nose dries out at night the irritation can keep you awake. A few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol in each nostril helps clear transient congestion and brings relief so you may sleep faster.

Social calendar notes church and club meetings

A dense list of church, club and charitable society meetings scheduled across the week. Postponements noted for the Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society to October 17. Details include times, host names, and event locations such as St. Pauls church, M.E. church, and various clubs and units in towns including West Chester and Lexington.

Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Dorcas Society St. Paul's Church Sunshine Community Club Peter Koehler Lexington Circle Clara Findane Ladies Aid Society M.L. Church West

Birthday notices list wide range of celebrants

Many individuals across towns celebrate birthdays and anniversaries today including J A Walker at 87, Rob McFarlane, Helen Creswell, Mrs Ralph Nicholson, Mary Wittmer, Mrs Clifford Thorne, and others. Also noting John Haygreen turning nine, Frank Birka age 77, Ariene Kallaus, and Carl his brother to follow Thursday. Don Tibbetts marked a third wedding anniversary. In hospital news Hd Grayson visits Mrs Grayson at University hospital Iowa City. Mrs Eb Miller of Chicago visits Mrs Mary Steck Sproatt and Mildred Cuthrie while in Iowa City.

Rob McFarlane Chuck Helen Creswell Des Moines Ralph Nicholson Ainsworth Mary Elizabeth Wittmer Wayland Clifford Thorne EB. D. Miller Chicago Iowa City Mary Steck Sproatt

Wiley visits kin across states in September travels

J. M. Wiley of Akley Minnesota stayed with his sister Mrs. A. L. Young for weeks. They visited their brother in Birch Tree Missouri last week and went to Waterloo to stay with A. C. Behrens. Wiley will return home and Mrs. Young will spend several days with her daughter.

J. M. Wiley Akley Minn A. L. Young Birch Tree Waterloo A. C. Behrens Mr. Wiley Mrs. Young

Louise Coast and Thomas Perry Lixchange Marry in Iowa City

Louise Coast daughter of Mrs. W Coast Iowa City and Thomas E Perry son of Mrs. T E Perry Williamsburg were wed Saturday at Trinity Episcopal church Iowa City The Rev Richard K E McEvoy officiated A program featured organ music by Mrs Preston C Coast sister Mary Ellen Coast maid of honor and Dr P D A Marker best man The couple plans to reside in Louisa County where Perry practices law and serves as county attorney after a trip east

Columbus Junction Louise Coast W. ©. Coast Iowa City Thomas E. Perry T. E. Perry Williamsburg Trinity Episcopal

Chicken fry supper at New Haven church

A chicken fry supper will be served at the New Haven church on Wednesday October 11 with services starting at 6 p m. 20113

New Haven

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