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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1939

Page

3

Hawkeyes Look Ahead to Wisconsin Clash After Strong Start

Iowa football opened the season strongly with 531 rushing yards and 442 passing yards in three games, outgaining opponents by about 500 yards. Jim Warris notes Wisconsin shows spark but may rev up by Madison. Hawkeyes aim for a confident run into the October 28 meeting.

Iowa City University of Iowa Wisconsin Hawks Hawkeyes Nile Kinmick Iowa Jim Warris Badgers Madison Hawkeye

Synod Meeting In Wilton Junction Planned

The southeast section of the Iowan synod of the Evangelical and Reformed church meets Thursday and Friday at Wilton Junction. Delegations from Washington and Valley will attend. Rev. Carl W. Klein of Washington will give a devotional address on both mornings. Dr. L. W. Gobel serves as president general of the Evangelical and Reformed.

Iown Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Wilton Junction Washington Valley Carl W. Kiein L. W. Goebel The Evangelical and Reformed

Church Program Brings Denominations to Address SF'NOD

Readers from other denominations will appear on the program as the church plans to attend and address the SF'NOD event.

Odd Fellows Hold Regular Meeting With Plans For October Events

Uda Fellows met in the O F hall with thirty eight members present read several applications for membership and outlined a benefit card party for Thursday October 19 with prizes for door high and low scores in pin chelle and bridge Each Odd Fellow should bring a pie and card tables A committee led by W F Murdock will sponsor a family social Halloween party for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and families on Wednesday October 25 A guest night will also be held The next regular meeting is set for October 24 at 7 30 p m

Odd Fellows Uv. O. F Rebekahs W. F. Murdock

Open House Tonight At Stewart School

The public is invited to visit the new Stewart school building on North Fourth Avenue this evening between seven and nine o'clock for the open house marking its completion. Open House hours were also announced for this afternoon.

Stewart School North Fourth Avenue

Social Meeting for T T T Chapter Members

Mrs. Glenn Wilson and Mrs. T. M. Mast hosted Chapter Y social at Mrs. Wilson's home. Bridge was played at three tables with Ed Milek high score and Robert Lytle gravel prize. Halloween motif decorated the room and refreshments were served.

Glenn Wilson Mra.t. M. Mast T.T

Social calendar brief lists numerous local group events

Damascus Shrine guest night Davenport dinner 6 15 p m. Lincoln PTA 4 pm guest day 2 pm week Federated church West Chester social 2 30 p m Lexington Ladies Aid church chapter 1 P P O 7 30 p m Mrs Stella Latchem Pethian Past Chiefs Mrs William Matucha Country club potluck 6 30 bridge after supper Friday W H M S West Chester afternoon Mollie Tierney garden dept 7 30 Myrtle Pearson transport help Irene Yard meetings with Mrs B F Bostwick Jr U P Missionary prayer group 2 30 at church M E anniversary dinner 6 30 bring dish church Christian Missionary society 2 15 special meeting 2 30 Presbyterian W M S 2 00 talk 2 30 church Methodist Ladies Aid 2 30 church social hall Unit S S in Charge of social hour Rebekah 7 30 GAR hall 10 O F regular meeting 2 30 GAR hall Saturday

Lincoln P.T.A Pam Lincoln School Kolah Club Clarence Goof Social Cirely West Chester Federated Church Lexington Ladies Aid P.B.O Stella Latchem Pethian Past Chiefs Association William Matucha Country Club Clubhouse Bridge W.H.M.S Mollie Tierney Garden Dept Myrtle Pearson Irene Yard B. F. Bostwick, Jr U.P. Missionary Prayer Group Jennie Acheson M.E Christian Missionary Society W.M.S Pinkerton Ehureh

Albaugh School Candy Social and Program Planned

A program and candy social will be held at Albaugh School Monday evening October 30. Teacher Ruth Houseal invites attendees to bring boxes for layette gifts.

Albaugh School Ruth Houseal

Baptist Missionary Group Holds Wiener Roast and Program

The Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society met at Isabelle Combs's home. A campfire dinner preceded a program led by Carol Forgey, Mrs. S. Fredmund, and Mrs. John Little. Miss Forgey explained Bells of India and Mrs. Fredmund reviewed four major conventions. Donations were taken for Burma and plans made to send a Home Mission box to Chicago. mites will be opened at the next meeting.

Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society Isabelle Combs Vesper Bennett Carol Forgey S. Fredmund John Little Mrs. Little Miss Forgey India Fredmund Christian World Madras Northern Baptist Convention Los Angeles Calif Baptist Alliance Atlanta Baptist State Convention Fort Dodge Burma Home Mission Chicago

V F W Auxiliary Meets on Tuesday in Lodge Room

The Veterans to Foreign Wars auxiliary met last evening with Mrs. Ethel Burham presiding. Routine business was transacted as members discussed duties and upcoming activities.

Veterans To Foreign Wars Auxiliary Ethel Burham Ces Sary

Naomi Custer Elected Eighteen Months Trustee at Post

Treasurer audit finds no issues. Mrs. Naomi Custer is elected an eighteen months' trustee. Plans set for a joint post and auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening with committees from both groups in charge.

Naomi Custer

W G U U Meeting Set at Mrs Brinton’s Home

The W. G. U. U. will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs. George Brinton at 323 East Washington street. Ella Gordon will be leader.

George Brinton East Washington Street Ella Gordon

Wiener Roast for St James PTA Families

St James P T A members and families held a wiener roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Bad Rich west of town. Attendance was nearly 100 percent. An enjoyable evening was spent, and thanks extended to the hosts for hospitality. Read the Want Ads.

St. James P.T.A Bad Rich P.T.A

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