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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

3

Drama and Bible Departments Meet At Fortnightly Club

The Fortnightly club drama group held a dinner in the Victorian room of the Guest House with fifteen members present. Ruth Foater and Dorothy Kammueller hosted as leaf fall decor and Halloween place cards adorned the table while Ruth Flood read a one act play. Bible department met at Mrs. George Clapper’s home for study from Second Corinthians chapters 7 and 8 led by Mrs. N M Speidel with devotions by Mrs. T F Barker and a paper by Mrs. Edith Miller read by Mrs. Clay.

Drama Hallowe'en Place Ruth Foater Dorothy Kammueller Ruth Flood Washington High School Conductea Bible Department Bible Department George Clapper Second Corinthians N. M. Speidel Ieader T. F. Barker Edith Miller Clayper

Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Evening at Columbus Junction

Mrs. Henry Little hosted her bridge club at home in Columbus Junction last evening. New member Mrs. BD Barrett attended with guest Agnes Wheel, and Teresa Ragan won high score prize.

Henry Little Columbus Junction BD. C. Barrett Agnes Wheelw Teresa Ragan

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie and Spice Cake Recipes Shared

Pumpkin chiffon pie with pumpkin filling and fluffy meringue is printed along with a fall spice cake recipe. The pie uses gelatine, pumpkin, egg yolks, and milk, folded with meringue and chilled. The spice cake includes sour milk, raisins or apples, spices, and a brown sugar frosting with cream and butter.

Methodist Church Ed Warren

New Rainbow Girls Officers Assume Duties at Meeting

New officers led the Rainbow Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mary Westphal presiding in place of the worthy advisor. Reports on the Ottumwa grand school of instruction were given by Sartor Davis and Westphal. plans for a Christmas dance and an initiation were set, with a practice session scheduled for Thursday at seven. Roy Means attended and invited the group to a DeMolays Halloween masquerade on October 39.

Masonic Temple Mary Westphal Frances Sartor Jean Davis Ottumwa Satuday Ed Squire Nels B. Westermark Patricia Smith Esther Hayes Betty Stewart Roy Means de- Molays

R J Schuekelman and Ages Wheelan Place In Bridge

R J Schuekelman finished second and Ages Wheelan took third in a bridge event held at two tables.

R. J. Schuekelman Ages Wheelan

Helen Green and Dorvin Bohr Are Married in Keota

Helen Green and Dorvin Bohr wed in a small Keota ceremony at St. Marys rectory with relatives present. The couple plans to live in Keota after a breakfast at the Nick Behr home and each has backgrounds in local schooling and employment in Washington and Keota.

Helen Green Dorvin Bohr Keota Washington Commercial College Des Moines Washington Junior College Simpson Finance Company Bohr Nick Bohr Minnesota

Vigilant Class Hosts Potluck at Mike Flynn Home

About thirty five members of the Vigilant class gathered at Mr and Mrs Mike Flynn's home for a potluck supper and social last evening. Mrs Fred Neiswanger spoke on her San Francisco world’s fair trip and Mrs Neiswanger with Mrs Juanita Mathers led the supper setup. The next meeting is planned for November 27 with location to be announced.

Mike Flynn Thomas Gerdes June Longer Fred Neiswanger San Francisco

Shower Courtesy Honors Newlyweds

Mrs. Taylor Stout hosted an oyster supper at her Sandy Hook home with the Indian Creek club and guests as they honor Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jarvis returning home as newlyweds. A clock was presented after gifts and jokes.

Sandy Hook Taylor Stout Indian Creek Club Carl Jarvis Frank McKay Chas. McKay Harry Wentworth David Mary Klien Dan Hesseltine Paul McClintie Clyde Thompson Gordon Campbell D. W. Tucker Edgar Rotzinger Lioyd Farrier Hap Guy Mary Aretha Vada Beverly Wanda Grace Nich Dan Guy Neah Farrier H. W. Mineart Roy Hesseltine Jesse Stout

Mrs Henry Durian Hosts Ladies Embroidery Club

Wellman Oct 17 Mrs Henry Durian hosted the Ladies Embroidery club with eleven members and one guest Mrs Leo Durian. A two course luncheon was served at twelve thirty and the afternoon was spent on needle work and visiting.

Harold Schulty Cy Timmons Clarence Timmons Marion C. C. Gardner Flora Popham Ella Edith Weller Walt Vuarana Iowa City Theo. Zillmer

Birthday Dinner Honors H. D. Cherryholmes at Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on Sabbath October 15 the T percent birthday of H D Cherryholmes was celebrated with a potluck dinner. Relatives from nearby towns attended including L A Cherryholmes and family Jean Mary Cleo Dean Margery Danny and others. An evening of visiting and games followed with a second gathering honoring Earl Ferguson hosted by Jennie Clemens with a birthday cake and Chinese checkers.

Crawfordsville H. D. Cherryholmes Columbus Junction L. A. Cherryholmes Jean Mary Kenneth Cherryholmes Cleo Dean Margery Chester Cherryholmes Danny Farrel Young James Richard Eugene Kiether Winfeld Jennie Clemens Earl Ferguson Mr. Ferguson

Davis Couple Honored by Y P C A Group

The Y P C A of the United Presbyterian church hosted a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Everette Davis home in Crawfordsville on Friday evening. They recently married and received a gift from the society. Guests enjoyed games and light refreshments during the party.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church Everette Davis

Anniversary Tea Marks founding of Aid Society

Riverside hosts the Riverside Methodist Ladies Aid 50th anniversary tea on October 14. Sixty six members and former guests gathered in the church basement for programs and reminiscences from charter members and past presidents.

Aid Society Riverside Riverside Methodist Ladies Aid Carrie Iden Grace (McLoaghlin) Sims Cedar Rapids Judson T. Perkins Boone Ila Richard Cellier Oskaloosa J. L. McLanaghlin Chicago Nellie Mcconnell West Liv Liberty P. M. Conant Wellman C. G. Coggesheil Ainsworth Coggeshell Calla Woodburn Wellmarch Samuel Younkin Bertie Snellagay Iowa Ciy Macklynan Iowa City Cloya Cress John H. Younkin Carl Tormig William Ingram Joan W. Tener R. L. Marner Me Society Stuart C. Peterson Nuimvers Marner Irs H. Ee, Pooud Marvid Cress Cioya Windbeck J. M. Soukup Ladies Aid Hose Miss ide@h Wits Joty W. Yener C. Mb Pilzsions K. J. Marner Joan Moss William O'Loughlin Aua Stuart ©. Peterson Caalier Kel Cigar Piynn Florence Busby Kalpu Sileichter Ricoard Sharon Ernest Audigy Dlarman Corin Nicola Howard Meckery Henry Berdo Washington Jesse Divinier Till Mees George Struble Wan II. Cress Jounelle Woodburn Margaret Cress Waiter Alfright Gimer Crese Cenar Mapias Worta Hartzell Crawfordaville

Sojkas Host Birthday Celebration in Salem

Mr and Mrs Ray Sojka entertained relatives and friends for birthdays of Curtis Maines Alvin Smith Harold Miller Ruth Gideon and Lovisa Sojka. A noon potluck dinner followed by a cake and visits in the afternoon. A separate note mentions Duane Shalla birthday supper last week.

Salem Ray Pojka Oetober Curtis Maines Alvin Smith Harold Miller Ruth Gideon Darelene Lovisa Kojka Roy Funston Mary Sojka Claude Hioner Duane Statl

So and Sew Club at Hammen Home Dayton Grove

On October 14 Mrs. Raymond Hammen hosted the So and Sew club at her Dayton Grove home with twelve members and five children attending. The group planned a Hallowe en party, appointed a menu committee, and arranged supper details while Mrs Crawford invited the party to be held at her home. Mrs J B Moore provided entertainment and, at the close of the social hour, the hostess with Mrs Embree served refreshments.

Dayton Grove Raymond Hammen So and Sew Club Hallowe'en

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