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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

3

Gayle Robertson Lewis Weds Robert V Lewis in Methodist Church

Gayle Robertson and Robert V. Lewis spoke vows at a Sunday afternoon ceremony in the Methodist church with Dr. Fred E. Miller officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Robertson, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis. The couple will live in Chicago after a short wedding trip. Guests from out of town included Jane Edwards and others from Chicago and Centerville.

Gayle Robertson Robert V. Lewis Frank Lewis Methodist Church Fred E. Miller Royal Robertson Neva Jean Robertson Shrutra Lewis Robertson Clifford Bauer Chicago Carl Harbison Washington High School University of Iowa School of Nursing Marshal Field Clinic Lewis 113Th Cavalry Camp Bowie Texas Africa Italy Army Jane Edwards Betty Blondel William St. Louis Fred Warterman Ralph Edwards Centerville

Ace Hi Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Thoma

Mrs Myrtle Thoma hosted the Ace Hi Bridge club on Friday afternoon in Ainsworth. Guests included Mrs Edith Richards Mrs Mary O Connor and Mrs Ruth Norris with Mrs Richards taking the high score prize and Mrs O Connor the low score prize. The next meeting will be with Mrs Madge Rabenold. Mr and Mrs J D Rabenold celebrated a birthday dinner Friday for their daughter Mrs William Young of Washington joined by Mr Young and other Rabenold family members.

Ainsworth Myrtle Thoma Ace Hi Bridge Club Edith Richards Mary O'Connor Ruth Norris J. D. Rabenold William Young Washington Mr. Young Rabenold

Luncheon of Nineteenth Century Club at Edgewater

Mrs. M. M. Hebner hosted the Edg ewater luncheon for the Nineteenth Century club with ten members at the Hebner cabin. Mrs. Carl J. Roberts presided as president while Helen Wilson assisted serving and members shared district federation notes and a calendar display.

M. M. Hebner Nineteenth Century Club Hebner Edgewater Helen Wilson Carl J. Roberts Federated Clubs Clifford Thorne NESCO Netherlands

Country Club Hosts Guest Day and Family Night Dinners

The Country Club schedules a Wednesday Guest Day Luncheon at 1 PM with bridge, Linochle and anagrams. Mrs. George C. Stewart and Mrs. Howard Freshwaters chair, with committee members listed. Thursday features a Family Night Dinner with A. E. Baldrige as general chairman and J. O. Sexton on the telephone committee.

Country Club George C. Stewart Howard Freshwaters Ralph Bauer Earl Loveless George Morrison M. M. Hebner Clifford Thorne Lester Orr E. E. Stutsman J. T. Stewart N. E. Young J. M. Lloyd Mrs. Loveless A. E. Baldrige Henry Bailey J. O. Sexton E. D. Morrison T. M. Mast Claire Darbyshire James Newton Walter Doak Martin Whittaker G. EB. Montgomery Milo Sorden John Patterson

Church bazaars and suppers announced this week

Cotter Presbyterian plans a bazaar and chicken supper at 5 p.m. Tuesday October 14 at the church. West Chester Methodist to hold a box supper Wednesday October 15 at 7 36 p.m. Ladies urged to bring a box. Lunch for children. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting at 9 30 a.m. Wednesday at the church showing pictures of famous buildings in that country destroyed during the war. The club had sent boxes of necessities to a school at Raalte supported by this district.

Cotter Presbyterian Church West Chester Raalte Corrie Davis American Home Fred L. Moore St. Rita Circle American Legion Auxilary Legion Hall Women's Service Guild of Presbyterian Church Noble Grand Circle Frank Longwell Alma Hearne Washington St Irene Nickerson American Home Dept J. N. Phillips Kolah Club Clayde Knapp Merry Makers Club Richard Scott Grace Hill Ladies Country Club Mieke Earl A. Loveless New Haven

Louise Waterhouse To Wed Gene Engel

Mr and Mrs Max Waterhouse invite with the wedding planned for Louise Waterhouse and Eugene Engel at Grace Hill Moravian Church at five o clock Sunday evening October 6. The couple are the daughter and son of respective families, with the ceremony set in a church established in the community context.

Max Waterhouse Louise Eugene Engel H. A. Engel Grace Hill Moravian Church

Wiley Family Hosts Wiener Roast for G H M Club

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wiley entertained G H M club members Friday with a wiener roast. Four pinochle tables produced high scores by Mrs W L Rukgaher and Robert Wiley, low scores by Mrs Al Crone and Pearl Parcell, traveling prize to John Caldwell. Guests included Mrs Robert Sachau and her son. Next meeting at John Caldwell home.

Arthur Wiley G. H M. Club W. L. Rukgaher Robert Wiley al Crone Pearl Parcell John Caldwell Robert Sachau and Son

Birthday Greetings List For Local Residents

The community extends birthday wishes to Helen Stewart Hazel Pease Homer Jarrard Belle Stover John Dodd Eloise Springer Jean Gault Richard W Longer Francine Mills Mrs Richard Greiner Duane Shalla Mrs Dewey Weeks Lois Fitzgerald Bruce Lipscomb Joe Pease Journal staff enjoyed Bruce Cowden birthday chocolates on Saturday marking his birthday. R L Badger observed his 85th birthday yesterday as a member of the Three Quarter Century club.

Helen Stewart Mrs Hazel Pease Homer Jarrard Belle Stover John Dodd Eloise Springer Jean Gault Richard W Longer Davenport Francine Mills Richard Greiner Duane Shalla Dewey Weeks Lois Fitzgerald Bruce Lipscomb Joe Pease R. L. Badger Three Quarter Century Club

Highland Club Meets With Mrs. L Steele

The Highland Social club met at Lola Steele's home with fifteen members and two visitors Florence Busby and Nena Marling. The regular meeting approved Christmas exchange drawings and the hostess served seasonal refreshments. The next meeting will be at Lucille Wagner's home.

Highland Social Club Lola Steele Florence Busby Nena Marling Lucille Wagner

Club Breakfast at Glenn Beenblossom Home in Crawfordsville

White Cloud club members gathered for a come as you are breakfast at the Glenn Beenblos som home in Crawfordsville on Friday morning. Thirteen members and two children attended with Mrs. Otto Suter absent. Mrs. Harvey Thomas won a prize for the most improvised dress. breakfast was served and guests shared a pleasant visit.

Crawfordsville White Cloud Club Glenn Beenblossom Otto Suter Harvey Thomas

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings

Notices list DeMolay and Masonic events at the temple with candle requests, plus Edna Klein and Mrs Klein as co hosts. Talks by Mr and Mrs Reif Kalona and other circle meetings at Baptist and Presbyterian churches fill the week with postponed sessions and need for RSVP.

Masonic Temple P.m Edna Elizabeth Klein T. R. Gillespie T. T Richard A. Stewart Ann Judson Women's Missionary Society Men of Church Ervin Reif Kalona

Farm Bureau Women Meet Discuss Family Living Scholarship

Dutch Creek township Farm Bureau women met Friday with Mrs. Nick Tinnes. Ruth Foster outlined scholarships for rural teachers, a collection was taken, and officers were re-elected for another year. Next meeting Friday Oct 24 with Mrs. Robert Hyde.

Dutch Creek Township Farm Bureau Nick Tinnes Ruth Foster Tinnes Lyle Hayes Robert Hyde Clifford Conklin Hyde

Invitation to Friendship Night by Winfield O E S

The Order of Eastern Star invites members to Friendship Night hosted by the Winfield chapter on Wednesday evening October 15. The event will begin at eight o clock at the Winfield Masonic hall.

Order of Eastern Star Winfield Winfield Masonic Hall

Family attendees listed include Nicola with Forest Walker

Mr and Mrs Forest Walker join Mr and Mrs Ben Bruegge in a social gathering as listed in the society notes.

Nicola Forest Walker Ben Bruegge

Brightin g News society notes from Brighton

Brighton residents report a cooperative My America club dinner at Mrs Art Whitaker's home near Beckwith. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Paul Hope stopped in en route to Oklahoma. Mrs Robert Berry visited Des Moines relatives then returned home.

Edna S. Crile Brighton Warry Bagby Floyd Parsons America Art Whitaker Beckwith Paul Hope Chicago Fred Wanerus Oklahoma Robert Berry S. H. Magans Des Moines Mr. Potter Washington Frank Swisher

Community Social at Gray School Held

The Gray school district held a community meeting Friday evening at the schoolhouse. Mrs. Thompson led a pupil program while Mrs. Ted Givans chaired the business session in president Vernon Roth's absence. Minutes were read by Mrs. Walter Hornung. refreshment and program committees were named for the year.

Gray Thompson Vernon Roth Ted Givans Walter Hornung Forest Walker Evelyn Givans William Hesseltine Donald Holmes Richard

Local Social Notes From Batavia and Surroundings

Batavia mourns with Mrs Laura Parrett at 89 while visitors Mrs Eva Black Ames and Mrs Peter Godwin Fairfield call on Mrs Harold Coop. A pre mature son born to Mr and Mrs Salvatore Armetta Rock Island died after four hours. funeral in Rock Island. Laurine Peck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Peck, remembered. Billy Peck resumes studies at St Ambrose College after working for Quaker Oats Cedar Rapids. Mrs George Manning extends stay with family near Fairfield and Pleasant Plain. Edna Crile attends Pleas ant Plain sewing circle at Clyde Coffin home. Ralph Frazey Karl Hoover with Harry Bailey attend Leo Hoover 25th wedding anniversary in Mareorge. Ross Day and Lewis Nash return from Muscatine Case school of instruction.

Batavia Laura Parrett Eva Black Ames Peter Godwin Fairfield Edna Crile Pleasant Plain Sewing Circle Clyde Coffin Ralph Frazey Karl Hoover Harry Bailey Oakville

Iowa School Boards Convention Set for Des Moines

Des Moines hosts the Iowa association of school boards annual convention Oct. 16 and 17. Attendees include school board members and superintendents from across Iowa. Features speakers William Beardsley of New Virginia, Dr Calvin Grieder of Colorado, Dr N E F Steele of Northern State Teachers College, and Cameron M Ross.

State Department of Public Instruction Convention Closes

The convention ends with officer elections. C. D. Evans of Ottumwa is named 1947 president.

The State Department of Public Instruction C. D. Evans Ottumwa

Always on Watch Symbol of Buddhist vigilance

A fish chosen by ancient Buddhists as a symbol of constant watchfulness against temptation. it never closes its eyes, representing enduring vigilance across spiritual practice.

Deafened People May Now Hear Clearly

Science has made it possible for the deafened to hear faint sounds with a compact hand held device. Accepted by the Council on Physical Medicine of the American Medical Association. Beltone offers free descriptive booklet and home demonstration without risk, Dept. 6, 1450 West 19th St., Chicago Illinois.

Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Associaton Beltone Dept West 19Th St Chicago Ill

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Robert Lewis Edna Klein Edward McCutchen O'Hardelot Miss Klein Bride Mrs. Thoma Mrs. Young Universal Washington Motor Company A. G. Diekman, M3r Louise Waterhouse Gene Engel Wileys Highland Club Beenblossom Pythian Sisters O. BE. S Little Flower Circle al Ledger BE. E. Ward Dave Elder W. J Masson OTA Tata Perils ALTOS Farm Bureau Brighton News Goldie Barnett Grinnell Oskaloosa Marshalltown Helen Terester Harold Gertzen Gertzen Cedar Rapids O. H. van Zee van Zee Brooklyn Harry Bagby Dorothy Gray School Leo Hoover Mareorge Ross Day Lewis Nash Muscatine Mr. C. W. Greer Cownie Fur Iowa Cownie Coney E. M. Bridges & Co South Side Square
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