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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1939

Page

3

Weidereghect Descendants Hold Sunset Park Reunion

Descendants of Katherine Weidereghect gathered in Sunset Park on Sunday August 27 for a family reunion. Attendees included multiple Rathmel and Woolverton relatives from Washington Libertyville Wellman Sigourney Keota Ainsworth and Wellman with several families living outside the state. The event featured birthday cake for Florence Evelyn Quayle and Freida Mae Rathmel, a long social visit and photos, with a dinner of fried chicken and baskets.

Katherine Weidereghect Sunset Park Florence Evelyn Quayle Sigourney Freida Mae Rathmel Keota Florence Iris Durst Washington Ethel Pulver Eliza Weidereghed Rathmel Woolverton Libertyville Katherine Weidereghedt Arthur D. Rathmel Ray Rathmel Barbara Jean Luella Rae Ainsworth Clarence F. Rathmel

Past Matrons Club to Meet Thursday

All past matrons of the Order of Eastern Star are invited to attend the Past Matrons club meeting Thursday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. The meeting will begin at 2 30 p m. Those attending are asked to bring their own fancy work. Refreshments will be served.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Salladay Golden Wedding Observed in Highland Township

Mr and Mrs Frank Salladay celebrate their golden wedding with a noon dinner and 154 open house guests at their Highland township home. Four generations attended. several relatives from Burlington Monmouth Riverside and other towns joined the family in honoring the couple married in 1889.

Frank Salladay Highland Township John Martindale Prank Luella Burlington Ernest Salladay Washington I. R. Salladay John Pierre I. D Glen Green Margaret Marilyn Arliss Reed Louis Rath Trie Myron Salladay Jackie Jack Martindale Maquoketa George Green Salladay Jackie Salladay Herbert Schultz James Charles Martha Salladay Monmouth Iil A. C. Bain Kathryn Mildred Godburn Floyd Love Cedar Rapids Joan Harding Mexico Charles Love Sterling Kans Allie Stotts Gibbs Clarence Aller Arlene Kenneth Merlin H. B. Long Keath Callie Woodburn Dale Jeanette Weisman Amy Foster Union W. L. Alcorn J. E. Wright Jesse Busby Harrison Dodder Bob Harry Dye Walter Brown Lester Orr Ruth Houseal Earl Steele Milo Steele Jane Milo Robert Audrey Emma Long Paul Long Sam Moore Riverside Carl Craig Eunice I. C. Steele William Weber Lucille Clark Wood Earl Do. Marr William Murphy Edd Endicott Ara Coon Marjorie Matilda Bruegee Lewis Coon Eula Mae W. R McCreedy Samm Boyd Lee Nicholson Mrs Prank Salladay Journal Evens Leses

Salladay Family Marks 50 Years Across Four Generations

Four generations of the Salladay family gathered for a 50 year anniversary party. Prank Salladay, his son Ernest, grandson Myron, and great grandson Jackie Salladay paused to pose for a photo amid the day's celebrations.

Mr. Salladay Ernest Myron Salladay Salladay Prank Salladay Myron Jackie Salladay

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A dense list of community events covers Monday through Friday gatherings. Ladies clubs, church groups, and civic societies meet at various venues including Sunset Park, YMCAs, and Masonic halls with potlucks, luncheons, sew days, and lectures. Names and addresses are noted for hostesses and organizers.

P E O Group Picnic Luncheon Sets 1943 State Plans

Seventy eight P E O members from eleven chapters met at Sunset Park for a cooperative picnic luncheon. A business meeting followed to plan hosting the 1943 state convention in Davenport. Miss Irwin of Wapello presided, with Mrs. McCormick of Columbus Junction chosen as next year’s leader.

P.E.O Sunset Park Irwin Wapello McCormick Columbus Junction P. L. Etter Washington Davenport Hahn Muscatine

Social Hour Club Meet with Mrs Carol Hanna at Crawfordsville

The Social Hour club met Friday afternoon after a summer vacation. Mrs Carol Hanna hosted with pink and white decorations. Guest Mrs Genevee Conrad assisted sister Hanna at the one course luncheon. The Salem Presbyterian Missionary Society enjoyed picnic dinner at the tourist park then met at Mrs H J Davis home with daughter Elizabeth.

Crawfordsville Carol Hanna Genevee Conrad Hanna

Club Has Meeting With Davis Sisters

Fifteen members of the Friendship club and four guests met Friday afternoon at the home of the Davis sisters. Mrs Godfrey Juzeler served as secretary in the absence of Mrs Aliee Davis. Entertainment for the gathering followed the business session.

Friendship Club Davis Godfrey Juzeler Aliee Davis

Happy Birthday Greetings From Local Figures

The item lists local birthday acknowledgments for Mrs J K Gardner who is 77, A B Dill born 44 years ago in the county, Dr B P Telford now in Fort Madison at 70, and others in the Three Quarter Century club. It notes WH Jackson Kalona and several residents receiving greetings and mentions Miss Gladys Edwards celebrated yesterday with a cake.

J. K. Gardner North Second Avenue A. B. Dill 8. P. Telford Washington Fort Madison WH Jackson Kalona Victor Masson Clarence Jacobs Patswift Mabelburger Meredith Chance Kh. Hi. MeCarty Lyle Wilcox Naymond Lorack Mayme Hurich Jonathan Homer Mount Gladys Edwards Journal Office

Complete decay logs match heat of quick burning

Collier's Weekly notes that slow oxidation over years releases as much heat as burning the same log to ash in a few hours, since both processes generate equal energy output.

Collier's Weekly

West Chester Groups Schedule Meetings and Socials

The West Chester Pythian Sisters plan a regular meeting Tuesday evening September 12 with a Grand Temple report and good attendance expected. The Wesleyan Missionary Society will join the Home Missionary Society for a potluck luncheon at the Methodist church Friday September 29. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 AM at Mrs. B W Korf’s home 963 South 4th avenue. The Worb OW club will meet Tuesday evening at the hall with members urged to attend. Afternoon tea was hosted by Mrs. Harry Dye and Mrs. Anna Brown with guests from Branaton and the Allison families attending.

T.T.T Clarence Goff Leanne American Home Dept George Maxwell American Home Presbyteriary Sunset Park Baptist Young Women’s Missionary Society Rodney Arnold West Second Street Noble Grand Circle Pythian Sisters Dorcas Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church Leo Marie Junior Missionary Society Stikcott M.E Harmony Club Boyd Stephens Rural Woman's Club Lloyd Altiman Good Will J. B. Hoxworth Just Us Predmund Rosemary Club Charles Wiley Lexington Circle Grace Kmide West Chester M. E West Chester Pythian Grand Temple M.B.C Wesleyan Missionary Society Home Missionary Seeciety The Methodist Church Presbyterian Cottage Harry Dye Anna Brown Myrtle Jelieffe Edith Schaffer Branaton Mary Allison James Allison

Missionary Group Meets at Church in Ainsworth

The Glad Hand Missionary Society of the U P church met Thursday afternoon in Ainsworth with ten members present. Mrs Glynne Megdelsen led the program and letters of thanks from schools receiving clothing were read. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Lulu Moore and Mrs Ruth Norris. Db ALP Club Picnic Ainsworth park hosted a D A P club piecing on Wednesday with members attending and an afternoon of visiting after the picnic dinner.

Ainsworth Glad Hand Missionary Society of the U. P Glynne Megdelsen Wns Lulu Moore Ruth Norris Ainsworth Park

Fleur-de-lis Club Meeting Planned at Home

Mrs. Walter 8. Brown hosts the Fleur-de-lis club Thursday at 2 30 p.m. in her home with Mrs. Ed Gallagher as assistant hostess Each member should bring a guest and notify the hostess if they cannot attend.

Walter

Robert Stephens Fills Silo Assisted by His Neighbors

Robert Stephens filled his silo Thursday with ample help from neighbors. Mrs. Charlie Thrapp and Mrs. J. B. Moore assisted Mrs. Stephens in preparing dinner for the men.

Robert Stephens J. B. Moore Dayton Grove Charlie Thrapp Harold Timmins Raymond Hammen Washington Wm. Carr Ernest Crawford Merry Mixer Club Herman Schulty

U. S. Notes Plane Output Gain

The United States reports a 25 percent rise in airplane production with the largest gains in two place cabin planes.

U. S United States

Autumn millinery features black felt hats and pillboxes

Black felt dominates the fall spotlight with pillbox styles and snoods recalling earlier days. The illustrated model shows bustle snood back interest, felt wings for height, a rolled cuff brim on the fisherwoman hat, henna grosgrain banding, and a postillion trimmed for sportswear with red velvet trim accents.

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K. Weidereghect Iowa Southern Utilities CE Great Northern Fur CO N. Y Rockwood's Washington’s Store For Women Ancheon Maccone North Side Cafe O.E.S Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Louie Lehroed H. J. Brenneman B.S Myray Burouchs Independent Club All Walnut Women's Club Laura Ford Jefferson P.E.O. Group Hugh Clarence Davis Lydia Davis Clarence and Everette Davis H. J. Davis Elizabeth Pho Ore Lelte Dan Tal Geedia Sentient Tre Wee Wu Ae Freee Peemeen Fleur-de-lis Club
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