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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1941

Page

3

Frances Hoover Robert Hamilton Take Nuptial Vows

Frances Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoover and Robert Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs A L Hamilton were married in a single ring ceremony at the Christian parsonage Kahoka Missouri. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Charles Robison of Moline Illinois. The couple prepared for life in Brighton and Keota with a wedding dinner in Keota and a brief trip through Missouri Illinois and Iowa.

Brighton Frances, Hoover Charles Hoover Robert Hamilton A. L. Hamilton Keota C. W. Risinger Christian Parsonage Kahoka Charles Robison Moline Kansas City Hamilton Missouri Illinois Iowa

Honor Rev Strong Family at Supper

Rev and Mrs C E Strong and daughter Carolyn were guests of honor at a co operative supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Gordon. A gift was presented to the honorees as friends visited. Rev Strong will preach in Bloomfield Sunday while the family plans to stay in the area another month.

Rev. Strong C. E. Strong Carolyn Roy Gordon Strong Baptist Church Bloomfield Miss Strong Fletcher College Oskaloosa

Pythian Sisters Meet in K. P. Hall

A large attendance gathered at the K P Hall for a Pythian Sisters meeting. A report on the Grand Temple convention in Davenport was presented. A potluck supper for members and families was scheduled for Tuesday at 6 30 p m with committee members named.

K. P Grand Temple Davenport Pearl Parcell Myrtle Poole Harvey Waggoner Howard Hotle Edith Weidner

Mrs Alice Easter Hosts Friendly Social Club

The Friendly Social club met yesterday afternoon with ten members present at Mrs. Alice Easter's home. Guests included Mrs. Florence Easter and others. The group planned Red Cross sewing next, and a family picnic is set for Wednesday evening at Sunset Park with a rain backup at Mrs. Della Miller's home.

Friendly Social Club Alice Easter Florence Easter Fred Wagner Oral Dayton Fred May Pearl Bolenjack Mountain View Red Cross Sunset Park Della Miller Dayton Easter May Anna Klopfenstein

Fortnightly club meeting changes venue and topics

American Home department section 2 of the Fortnightly club will meet Tuesday September 9 with Mrs. Joe Falk. Notice of the new meeting place by BE Stutsman. Mrs. D D D Davis will host on Patriotism with topics on National Defense and home duties by Mrs. Iville Elder and Mrs. Ed Warren respectively.

American Home Department Joe Falk BE. K. Stutsman DD. D. Davis Iville Elder Claire Wey Ed Warren Arper

Registered Nurses Picnic Supper Held at Nurses Home

The Washington County Registered Nurses association held a picnic supper last evening at the Nurses home. Ten members attended the final fall meeting, which included a short business session conducted by president Elma Luther.

Washington County Registred Nurses Association Elma Luther

Mrs Clive Gray Hosts Rosemary Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Clive Gray hosted the Rosemary club guests for a bridge evening. George Hora and Mrs Donald Brown won high prizes. Mrs Ora Brown and Mr Brown earned the score prizes. Mrs Gray provided refreshments after the games.

Mrs Clive Gray Rosemary Club George Hora Onald Brown Ora Brown

Sheetz Relatives Annual Reunion Held at Ollie Ark

The twenty second annual reunion of the Sheetz relatives gathered Sunday at the ark in Ollie with about 115 present. Alfred Sheetz presided at a business meeting naming new officers for the coming year. Sunset Park in Washington was chosen as the 1942 meeting place. attendees included numerous Sheetz family members from Iowa and adjacent states.

the Ark Ollie Alfred Sheetz Robert Sheetz Otto Sheetz Marjorie Sheetz Henry Sheets Oscar Keets Will Sheetz Merle Sheetz Nald Sheetz Nick Tinnes Rogram Rosella Sheetz Virginia Sheetz Maxhe Sheets Sunset Park Washington Fred Eetz Downs Kansas C. Mitchell Springville Itha Andrews Frieda Moines Clara Wenger Ayland Braider Iowa City Frank Ndrews Caroline William Gillam Jean Axine Howard Fritchen Almond Miller Annaelle Raymond Fritchen Geo.ritchen Fredritchen Harry Hy Nell Louise Raymond Wonderlich Amily Jake Mertz L. N. Sheets Martin Koch Otto Pfeifer J. M. Shirey Clara Hudges Lena Neusart Richland Dale Carris Ruth Ackwood Famly Bernice Sheetz Maxine Oberta H. D.yers Washingon Fred Sheetz Jophine Jacquelin Singmaster Emily Dale Dunar Denny Arold Sheets Jerome Anton Buch Alter Sheets IH. A. Engle Edward Englend Anna Sheets Wilmerland Burrell Andy Heets Keota

Millson Circle Holds Monthly Meeting at United Presbyterian Church

In Crawfordsville on Monday the Millson Circle of the United Presbyterian church held its monthly gathering. Jane Maxwell led devotions and led a study from Across the Fruited Plains. Afterward the group went to Huston cafe for refreshments.

Crawfordsville Millson Circle United Presbyterian Church Jane Maxwell Huston Cafe

Knetek Family Reunion Set for Sun Set Park

The Knetek family reunion will be held Sunday September 7 at Sun Set Park with a basket dinner starting at noon. 17163

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

A rundown of upcoming events across social groups: OES No 342 meets at the hall. Pilotbury ladies aid society hosts an afternoon gathering with Mrs Keith Herr and others. C O C class of West Chester Methodist church holds an afternoon event with Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer. Harmony club, Jolly Troopers, and Ladies Aid across Evangelical, Reformed, and St Pauls. country club pot luck at the clubhouse. PEO luncheon with BYOS. H J club postponed to Sept 11. Congressman E Martin speaks at 5 PM in the Y M C A community room. Wash County Republican clubs sponsor a speech. Rebekah lodge and Snowball Social at Sunset Park. Past Worthy Matrons pot luck and regular meeting at Masonic temple. Emma C Anderson Mission Study at 2:30 PM. Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 2:30 PM. Woman's Missionary Society at 2:15 PM. Bethe church and Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park with a well filled basket.

Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society Keith Herr Dow Bishop Lester Leeper West Chester Methodist Church Fred Lindenmeyer Lafe Stout Harmony Club J. L. McGraw Ladies Aid Society Evangelical and Reformed Church St. Paul’s Church Jolly Troopers Roy Edwards P.E C. R. McCutchen H. J E. Martin Lows City Iowa P. m Wash. Co. Women's ‘Republican Club Rebekah Lodge C.C.F. Hall P.m. Sunset Park Worthy Masonic Temple Emma C. Anderson Emma C. Anderson Mission Study group, 2:30 p.m._____ Mrs. Mary Genkrneger H. M. Shaver Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Waticone Woman's Misionary Society of U. P. Church Steve Stewart

Elizabeth Catlett Weds Richard Hageman in Weleetka

Elizabeth Catlett daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Catlett of Weleetka Oklahoma married Richard H Hageman of Lexington Kentucky on August 14 at First Baptist Church Weleetka A reception for about 75 relatives followed at the Catlett home The newlyweds planned a wedding trip through the Ozark mountains en route to Lexington Kentucky Elizabeth is a granddaughter of Dave Wallingford of Washington and a Fairfield High School graduate

R. J. Catlett Weleetka Okla Elizabeth Richard H. Hageman Lexington First Baptist Church Catlett Hageman Dave Wallingford Washington Fairfield High School Wallingford Fairfield

Local Residents Celebrate Birthdays Across Community

Mrs J J McConnell of Ainsworth marks her 78th birthday and is noted as a Three Quarter Century club member. Other celebrants include Mrs Frank Kephart 74, and Mrs Floyd Bower Mrs Lucille Jackson Mrs Elmer Mason and Howard Caldwell. Out-of-town guests are Mrs Leanna Long Muller Des Moines resident Lloyd Robertson and Lewis Kolosick of East Highland.

J. J. McConnell Ainsworth Wisconsin Floyd Bower Lucille Jackson Elmer Mason Howard Caldwell Leanna Long Muller Wyman Lloyd Robertson Des Moines Lewis Kolosick East Highland

Presbyterian prayer meeting at Mrs Davis home

Announcement states a Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 in Mrs Harvey Dav is home 712 South Marion avenue 16912 The note also mentions the O Loughlin Marsh family reunion on Sunday Sept 7 with a picnic dinner at noon in Sunset Park and a card of thanks from the Clarence Brown family for highway commission flowers sent to James Brown funeral service

Presbyterian Cottage Harvey Davis South Marion Avenue O'Loughlin-Marsh Sunset Park State Highway Commission James Brown Clarence Brown

Handcraft Section 1 Holds First Meeting at Fortnightly Club

The Handcraft department section 1 of the Fortnightly club met with Mrs JL L Lemley. Eleven members answered roll call with a Memory of Summer. Mrs Ben Briley became leader, replacing Mrs Orie Turner.

JL. L. Lemley Fred L. Stewart Ben Briley Orie Turner D. J. Patterson

Miss May Mills's Gold Plantation in North Carolina

For 50 years Miss May Mills cultivated a so called gold plantation in North Carolina, building a modest fortune and local reputation through her plantation work and community presence.

Sears Roebuck Air Conditioning Unit Team Moves

The air conditioning department of Sears Roebuck company is referenced as part of a note on corporate operations. Later the couple will move to Kansas City to establish their home.

Sears Roebuck Company Kansas City

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