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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1941

Page

3

American Home Departments Open Year With Meetings

The Fortnightly club sections 1 2 and 3 opened their year with meetings hindered by bad weather. Section 1 at Mrs John Libe’s country home discussed South America with Besse Conger paper and poems by Mrs Ward McCutcheon. section 2 hosted by Mrs Joe Falk featured patriotism papers and a discussion on National Defense. section 3 held a potluck supper at United Presbyterian church after a planned Sunset park picnic was moved indoors with 60 attendees and a social evening.

South America John Libe United Presbyterian Church John Stewart C. EB. Strong America Strong Harry Turner Besse Conger Ward McCutcheon Burton Bradley Whitney Montgomery John Rittenhouse McCutcheon Ed Simmering Turner Joe Falk W. R. Mount D. D. Davis Orville Elder Ed Warren Harper Harland Mead Ed Sullivan EB. C. Carris Sunset Park Albert Simpson Augusta Lester Robert Wiley J. W. Chandler

Lavera Greiner of Keota Weds J Russell Miller

Lavera Edna Greiner daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Greiner Keota married J Russell Miller son of Dr and Mrs E Dr Miller Wellman in a nine oclock ceremony at St Marys Church Keota Rev Kempker officiating. The couple planned to live in Omaha as Miller pursues medicine at Creighton University.

Lavera Edna Greiner Keota J. Russell Miller Wellman Aup Lavera Edna Greiner Peter Greiner Raymond Greiner Shirley Ann Mary Jo Greiner Roger Miller Kenneth Yeager Marilyn Brown Irene Adams Richland Dorothy Greiner Eleanor Adams Colorado Estes Park Colo Miller Creighton University Omaha Neb

Ann Judson Circle Meets at Forgey Home

The Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church met at Carol and Lucile Forgey’s home with 14 members and 2 guests. The program on Love and Evangelism included devotionals by Mrs. Votruba, readings from The Third Aunt and Toward the Mark, and a short play Who Pays the Piper.

Ann Judson the Baptist Church Carol Lucile Forgey Alfred Trénerry John Little Adolph Votruba

Harvey Coulter Weds Kathryn Schoen in Waukegan

Kathryn Schoen and Harvey Ross Coulter wed in a Monday morning ceremony at St. Anastasia rectory with Rev. Joseph Garrity officiating. The couple’s reception followed at Glen Flora Country Club and open house was held at the Schoen home. They will reside in Washington Park after a two week honeymoon to Eagle River Wisconsin.

Harvey Ross Coulter Waukegan Kathryn Schoen Edward M- Schoen North Sheridan Road St. Anastasia Joseph Garrity Melva Phillips Harvey Metzler Sehoen Harriet Coulter Glen Flora Country Club Mrs. Coulter Washington Marvin Williamson Davenport Mrrs. Coulter Washington Park Eagle River Wise

Mrs. Jarrard Hosts Booster Club Meeting

Mrs George Jarrard hosted ten Booster club members yesterday afternoon. Mrs Raymond Landau joined as a new member while Mrs Sam Neill led the business session and the group voted to continue sewing for the Red Cross. Mrs Homer Jarrard ran a canning hints quiz and refreshments were served.

George Jarrard Raymond Landau Sam Neill Red Cross Homer Jarrard Arthur Duensing Walnut Woman's Club C. C. McKay Eastern Star Masonic Temple Winga’s B. D. Morrison N. M. Speidel Prairie Flower Missionary William Gamon H.H Jesse Moore. Jr Rebekah Club Fred D. Stewart Friendly Circle Seapine Ralph Kelsey H.J. Club Tom Stirling R. G. Wessler Rural Woman's Club Harry Dodson

Gilbert and Moothart reunions set for September 14

The Gilbert reunion and the Moothart reunion are planned for Sunday September 14 at Sunset Park. Basket dinners start at noon with attendees bringing baskets and their own table service. The Pilotburg Aid Ladies sponsor the events and Albert M Camp No 26 officers will attend.

Pilotburg Pilotburg Aid Gilbert Sunset Park Albert M Winga's Cafe J. H. Baird

Church Ladies Plan Missionary Box Gift for Burma

Mrs. John Littie Mrs. El mer McClure and Mrs. Ruth Lemley attended a church gathering to prepare a Missionary box for Mary Parrish in Pegu Burma. A donation was given to repair church windows and light refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Birthday notices and corrections in local society page

Rebecca Harvey marks 87th birthday and joins the Three Quarter Century club while Leila Anderson and others share celebrations. Mary Lucille Bruty turns 13. Mrs Samuel Murphy and Frank Salladay observe birthdays and anniversaries. A print error about Harvey Wagoner’s 26th anniversary is corrected.

Rebecca Harvey Pennsylvania

Social calendar listings for midweek club events

Notices list Congregational reception Presbyterian choir rehearsal and many community group meetings at Sunset Park and local halls. Highlights include Catholic Daughters at K C Hall, Walnut Club luncheon, Eastern Star cooperative supper, and various church women’s circles with dates, hosts, and meal plans.

Henry Friendly Gekolig Sd Sunset Park Della Miller Catholic Daughters of America K.C. Hall Kathryn Swift

Former Students Plan South Prairie Picnic Reunion

Alumni and former teachers of South Prairie school in Jackson township plan a reunion at Sunset Park on Saturday September 13. A noon basket dinner will be served with Myrtle Pearson Grace Shaw and Alvin Shaw heading the committee.

South Prairie School Jackson Township Sunset Park Myrtle Nate Pearson Grace Fred Shaw Alvin Shaw Godfrey Juzeler Anna Brown Belle Davis Y.M.C.A

Sigmas Initiate New J. C. Members

The Sigma Lambda Sigma junior college women’s group held its first meeting of the term in the high school auditorium. Officers Marge Faulkner Ruth Martin and Maxine Logan explained the aims and inducted new members. Irene Lane supervised comical initiation rounds of stunts and races.

Sigma Lamba Sigma Marge Faulkner Ruth Martin Maxine Logan Irene Lane

Cotter Teachers Honored at Westminster Guild Party

Cotter church hosts Westminster Guild event greeting Cotter public school teachers. The Thursday gathering drew good attendance and featured decorated rooms as part of the fall and winter program.

Cotter Westminster Guild of the Cotter Church

Girls Enjoy Final Meeting and Sportsmanship

After a closing event the girls expressed happiness with being members and enjoyed a grand time as good sports, noting camaraderie and completion of activities. Want-Ads section mentions the event.

Evening gathering honors teachers with flowers and praise

In late summer flowers were presented to the teachers at the close of the evening. Margaret Williams led the devotional program with Blessings as the theme. Mrs Robeson gave a stewardship message. Games directed by Mrs Clarence Hawkins and Dorothy Thomas included a prize for Viola Neil. A brief business meeting led by Mrs Lyle Dundas discussed a special contribution for missionary emergency work and a future play. Refreshments were served.

Margaret Williams

Reception for New Teachers at Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville invites the community to the school house Friday at 7 30 P M to greet the faculty. Several new teachers will be introduced and families are asked to bring pies for refreshments. An entertainment program will be provided and a large turnout is hoped for.

Crawfordsville

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