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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

3

Gail Wells Weds Clifford Bosworth in Catonsville Ceremony

Mrs Roy Wells announces the marriage of Gail Wells of Chicago to Clifford Milo Bosworth of Baltimore Md daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Bosworth of Tingley Iowa The vows were read on Saturday Sept 7 at 6 pm in the home of Mr and Mrs James Duvall Catonsville Md Rev W W Shearer officiated The couple will reside near Baltimore Gail wore a mulberry wool jersey dress with wine accessories The maid of honor wore blue wool knit The best man was Charles Hubbell The couple план to live in the Baltimore area Mr Bosworth studied chemical engineering at Iowa State College Ames and worked for Seagram and Sons Inc He has been employed at Relay Md and other plants The article notes a later reference to West Texas State College exhibits but relates to unrelated content.

Roy Wells Gail Chicago Clifford Milo Bosworth Baltimore The Episcopal Church Catonsville James Duvall Charles Hubbell James Juvatt Bosworth Washington High School Iowa State College Ames Mercy Hospital Commonwealth and Edison Company Nome Tingley Iowa Joseph F. Seagram and Sons, Inc Louisville Kr Sitce Lawrenceburg Ind Relay

Social calendar outlines church and club events midweek

Wednesday schedule lists U P family cooperative dinner devotionals Ladies Aid and men's meetings junior missionary society for 8 to 12 year olds at the Methodist church. Thursday events include several clubs at 2 pm and 1 pm luncheons. Friday features Friendship club events and Methodist unit meetings with multiple host addresses.

U.P. Family Cooperative Cat Chureh Junior Missionary Society Methodist Church A. E. Paul Sam Munson E. L. Barthelow The W. C. Beggs Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Kh. J Tanner O.B.S P.m Masonic Temple H.hi Forrest Walker

Ladies of St Pauls Evangelical Fry Chicken Supper

The ladies of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church will hold a fried chicken supper and hurzaar at the church on Wednesday September 11. Serving begins at 5 30 p.m.

Ladies of St

Birthday Honorees Today in Washington Area

A list of local residents celebrating birthdays includes Mrs. Victor Masson Mrs. Clarence Jacobs Mrs. Mayme Burich Meredith Chance Mabel Burger Homer Mount Richard Charles George W H Jackson who lives near Kalona Mrs. Pat Swift southeast of Washington Dr Ss P Telford of Fort Madison and Lyle Wilcox Mrs Raymond Lorack A B Dill and Mrs J Ki Gardner both mark Three Quarter Century club anniversaries Leila Jarvis also celebrates today.

Washington Victor Masson Clarence Jacobs Mayme Burich Meredith Chance Mabel Burger Homer Mount Richard Charles George W. H. Jackson Kalona Pat Swift Ss. P. Telford Fort Madison Lyle Wilcox A. B. Dill

Missionary Group Elects Officers at Potluck Meeting

The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society held a potluck gathering at Jessie and Edna Klein’s home with 17 members and 4 nests present. Edna Klein outlined society status, Marjorie Stivers chaired a brief meeting, and officers for the year were elected: Missnick second vice president Ruth Foster recording secretary Lady Stahl corresponding secretary Stella Palmer treasurer. All attendees signed as charter members.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Jessie Edna Klein Ansivtiing Hostes Ree Edna Wern Er Women's Society of Christian Service Marjorie Stivers Stivers Lillian M Misnick Ruth Foster Lady Stahl Stella Palmer

Lincoln P.T.A. Executive Board Holds First Meeting

The Lincoln school P.T.A. executive board met at the president's home, Mrs. Harry Sizer, to outline the year's activities and plan the opening meeting set for September 18 at 3 pm in the Lincoln school building. Officers include Mrs. Sizer, Barrett, Weldin, Wilson, Haygreen, Bartow, Barden, and others with Bowles and Levis in leadership roles.

Lincoln School R.T.A Harry Sizer Sizer D. CC. Barrett Phil Weldin Glenn Wilson Glenn Haygreen F. E. Bartow Frank Barden Carol Forgey Ralph Kreese Harry Bowles Helen Levis Princi

Farm family income study opens with Livingston household lesson

Iowa State College specialist Ruby Simpson led the first Home Management lesson titled The Farm Family and the World Today for twelve leaders and township chairmen. The Livingston family will be studied in groups across the state over four weeks, focusing on income, poultry, and egg production as a path to stable farming.

Ruby Simpson Iowa State College Ames G.A.R Marion Franklin Cedar Washington Jackson Merle Twinam Crawfordsville Paul Livingston Miss Simpson

Waggoncer Gowey Reunion at Inez Gowey Home

Announcement lists a Waggoncer Gowey reunion set for September 15 at the Inez Gowey home west of Brigh ton with location details. Also notes a D A R conference in Clinton on Thursday and invites all D A R members to attend along with bake sale and rummage sale notices from local groups and merchants.

Waggoncer-Gowey Inez Gowey Brighton Clinton

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