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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

2

Birth of Kauffman Daughter in Wayland

Mrs. Laura Longwell reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kauffman of Wayland this morning. She is their third daughter. Mrs. Kauffman formerly Louise Longwell, daughter of Mrs. Longwell. Dick Edgington of Ames arrived Tuesday to stay with the Ralph Scott home for the week.

Laura Longwell Harold Kauffman Wayland Kauffman Louise Longwell Longwell Dick Edgington Ames Ralph Scott

Bidwell Family Attends Funeral in Vinton

Mrs. J. W. Bidwell traveled to Vinton with her two sons John Jr and Edward for the funeral of her brother in law Verne Jack. She returned home after the services.

J. W. Bidwell Vinton Verne Jack

Prymekes Welcome Son at Ainsworth Hospital

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Louis Prymek of Ainsworth are parents of a son born last evening at 5 45 weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces Patricia Swift of Washington underwent a minor operation this morning Mrs Werd Sherwood and baby Sylvia Low were discharged this morning for their home in Keota

Louis Prymek Ainsworth Patricia Swift Washington

Y M C A to Host Volleyball and Indoor Clubs

The Y M C A volleyball group held its first workout and set games for 7 50 p m on Mondays and Thursdays. Committee members include Leo Hoover Ray Whitehead and Stanton Kiesey with Monmouth Cedar Rapids and Davenport Y M C A s expected to join soon.

Leo Hoover Ray Whitehead Stanton Kiesey Monmouth Cedar Rapids Davenport Y. M

Winfield visitors and local gatherings noted in society column

Mrs. Lee Foster of Winfield spent yesterday and today with relatives while Maxine Foster teaches in Farmersburg near McGregor. Several families visit relatives in the area and attend a fiftieth anniversary luncheon of the Methodist Ladies Aid. Hazel Statler joins Scott Furniture as saleslady. families from Long Beach and Prairie du Chien visit, with trips to Ft Madison for a Chevrolet training and other short stays. Read the Want Ads.

Lee Foster Winfield Maxine Foster Farmersburg McGregor Collin Nia Addie Harmon Henry Berdo Howard McCleery Riverside Carrie Iden Methodist Ladies Aid Society Nicola Miss Harmon Hazel Statler Scott Furniture Minnie Green

Local visitors and travel plans noted in Lone Tree area

Mrs J N Henik of Lone Tree and Mrs C O Davidson of Coppock called this afternoon. Mrs Earl Eldridge of Indianola visits this week with Mr and Mrs W S Eldridge and will travel to Cedar Rapids tomorrow. Several locals toured Cedar Rapids yesterday. Will Harwood returns from St Louis on business. The Mundts rent the Haney property at 7231 South Avenue and move tomorrow. Helen Livingston and Mrs Klineberg of Los Angeles arrive tonight for a week with Ralph Livingston and family. They plan a motor trip to the east coast after visiting Kansas relatives.

Earl Eldridge Indianola W.S. Eldridge Mr. Eldridge Cedar Rapids Marion Mundt Frank Haney South Avenue Helen Livingston Mrs. Klineberg Los Angeles Calif Ralph Livingston

Miller Family Attends Chicago Wedding Weekend

Mrs. Wilbur Miller travels to Chicago to witness the wedding of her son Charles Emerson Miller and Virginia Bar tle Saturday afternoon. Mrs. A. J. Dawson and daughter Elizabeth head to Stafford Kansas for a stay with sister Mrs. Sarah Taylor, joined by Mrs. H. J. McCreedy visiting Emporia with son-in-law Bruce Lipscomb. Mae Eggleston and Bert Smith visit Daymon Pose in Davenport for Sunday dinner. they visit Smith’s ill daughter at St Luke’s in Bettendorf.

Wilbur Miller Chicago Charles Emerson Miller Virginia Bartle A. J. Dawson Elizabeth Stafford Kan Sarah Taylor H. J. McCreedy Emporia Bruce Lipscomb Mae Eggleston Bert Smith Mrs. Daymon Pose Davienport Mr. Smith St. Lukes Hospital Bettendorf

Fireman Broom and Train Whistles Fail to Budge Bull

In Snowball Oct 12 Mr Dodson and a hired man heard a loud train whistle and found Leodson's animal blocking the track. The engineer blew the whistle and the fireman waved a broom but the animal did not react until Dodson arrived and decided to go home. Local items include visits and social notices around the O Loughlin and Jarrard households and Farm Bureau activities.

John Shebeck Dodson Leodson Glenn Genkinger George Genkinger Vern Moss Harlan O'Loughlin Duane Griggs Mooresville Russell Griggs Springfield Julius Kullik Harry Campbell Carl Jarrard Wade McBeth Mt Fleausant West Chester Lawerence Howell Stanley Fishburn O'Loughlin Harlan Loughlin

Junior Missionary Meeting At Methodist Church

Twelve members attended the Junior Missionary society gathering yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. Rebecca Laubach led the study titled Delivering Mail to the Alaska Missions.

Junior Missionary Society Methodist Church Alaskan Missions Rebecca Laubach

C D A Business Meeting Conducted

Mrs L F Payne led the Cath olic Daughters of America in a K C hall gathering with strong turnout. The group sent clothing to a Davenport orphan as part of this year’s charity drive and read one new membership application. The next social gathering is planned in two weeks.

L. F. Payne Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall Davenport

Mrs Clive Gray Elected President of Rosemary Club

Rosemary club members elected officers for the year at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Casper. Mrs Clive Gray became president with Mrs Dell Walker as vice president and Mrs Harry Drake as secretary treasurer. Bridge on three tables awarded prizes to Mrs Ray Bell for high score and Mrs P F Whisler for low score. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from guest Mrs Joe Knotek. Casper home decorated with autumn flowers.

Rosemary Club Charles Cas Clive Gray Dell Walker Harry Drake Ray Bell P. Ff. Whisler Joe Knotek Casper

Community tea hosts and attendees listed

The afternoon gathering featured refreshments served by the host ess assisted by Mrs. Harry Campbell and Mrs. Harrison Dodder. Attendees included Mrs. D. Griggs, Mrs. Carl Jarrard, Mrs. Vern Moss, Mrs. George Genkin ser, Mrs. Stanley Fishburn of the community, Mrs. Val Fuhr, Mrs. John Shebeck and Mrs. Harrison Dodder of Washington and Mrs. Clarence Fulton of Crawfordsville.

Harry Campbell Harrison Dodder D. Griggs Carl Jarrard Vern Moss George Genkinser Stanley Fishburn Val Fuhr John Shebeck Harrison Fodder Washington Clarence Fulton Crawfordsville

Funeral services for Pete Christner in Wayland

Christner Pete Christner of the Wayland community died yesterday. Funeral services are set for two o clock Friday afternoon at the Kicher church with Rev. Delbert E. Welty officiating. L A Jones funeral home announced today.

Pete Christner Wayland Kicher Church Delbert E. Welty L. A. Jones Funeral Home

Missionary Rev Pinkerton to Speak at Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian church hosts missionary address by Rev. Marshall S. Pinkerton on furlough from India. Pinkerton, Monmouth College and Princeton Seminary alumnus, stationed in Kal Ktah India since 1925, has directed evangelical work. Event organized by the women's Missionary society, Friday at 2 30 P M.

Marshall S. Pinkerton India Presbyterian Church Women's Missionary Society Mr. Pinkerton Monmouth College Princeton Seminary Ktah

Dinner Farewell for Hilma Dodds Hosted by Mrs Putnam

Mrs. H M Putnam was hostess at a dinner last evening honoring Hilma Dodds who leaves today for Wellman and then Ames. Halloween decorations adorned the table and two bridge tables were set with Mrs Ed Mix winning high score and Miss Dodds receiving a guest gift and second prize.

Harold M. Putnam Hilma Dodds Wellman Will Ames Ed Mix Miss Dodds

Des Moines Woman Visits Daughter and Family Here

Mrs. Elizabeth Redding of Des Moines arrived Tuesday to stay several weeks with her daughter Mrs. Paul Thomassen and the Thomassen family.

Elizabeth Redding Des Moines Paul Thomassen

A M E Officers Named at Washington Chapel

Officers of the A. M. E. church shorter chapel were nominated and elected at Rev. A L Preston's second year's pastorate in Washington. Trustees include P A McLamore N L Black and Jessie E Turner with Emma Black Harriet Crayton and Delphia Howard as stewardesses and Emma Black Lulu Ballew and Donald Howard as stewards. Donald Howard is church clerk. Sunday school officers include Emma Black as superintendent Eleanor Turner assistant superintendent Ethel Turner secretary Josephine Turner treasurer Lester Balev librarian Mrs Theodosia Monday chorister and organist.

Shorter Chapel A. L. Preston Washington P A. McLamore N. L. Black Jessie E. Turner Emma Black Harriet Crayton Delphia Howard Lulu Ballew Donald Howard Eleanor Turner Ethel Turner Josephine Turner Lester Balew Theodosia ‘Monday

Funeral of Edward B J Kallous Held at Local Home

Funeral services for Edward B J Kallous were conducted at L A Jones funeral home with Dr R C Keagy of the Methodist church presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers consisting of six grandsons Nort man William Kallous Junior Everette Prebyl Arthur and Hubert Beranek.

EB. J. Kallous Edward Kallous L. A Jones Funeral Home R. C. Keagy Methodist Church Elm Grove Nortman William Kallous Junior Everette Prebyl Arthur Hubert Beranek

Mrs Earl Little Hosts Open House For Mrs K T Schmultzler

Mrs Earl Little plans a Saturday open house from two to five at 903 East Second Street honoring Mrs K T Schmultzler of Long Beach California. Mrs Schmulte ler was formerly Anita Lohrer and friends of Mrs Schmultzler are invited.

R. T. Sehmultzler Long Beach Calif Joe Heath Lone Tree Schmultzler Anita Lohrer Washington Earl Little K. T. Schmultzier Little Apen East Second St Schmultzier Schmulteler

Kalona Couple Visit as Callers Finish Day

Mr. and Mrs. Dan M. Youer of Kalona were callers here yesterday, chatting with staff and sharing updates during the afternoon.

Dan M. Youer Kalona

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