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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1939

Page

3

Two Literature Sections Open Year's Meetings

The Fortnightly club Literature department held its annual start with both sections meeting yesterday. The afternoon group hosted a luncheon at the Guest House with Mrs. W. K. Dwyer as chair and Mrs. Henry B. Bailey assisting. Mrs. R. K. Shannon led, poems by Clara Huber and Mrs. George Brinton were read, and Mrs. A. W. Clow reviewed A Guide to the Hawkeye State. The evening group met at Nellie Tripp’s home with co-hostesses. George Tripp showed Centennial and Washington scenes plus the Legion parade, Ruth Foster led a brief business session, and Thelma Luther reviewed Wine of Good Hope by David Rame. Thirty members and three guests attended. refreshments followed the program.

Fort Nightly Club W. K. Dwyer William McConaugay Henry B. Bailey C. R. McCutchen R. K. Shannon Iowa Clara Huber George Brinton A. W. Clow Hawkeye State Phil Weldin Nellie Tripp Willis Howell Fred Maasdam Althea Montgomery Eileen Jeffrey Miss Tripp George Tripp Sioux City Washington State Legion Ruth Foster Bible Department Thelma Luther David Rame Frank Galloway Bristow Okla Orrine Conard Monticello Maude McCreedy

Chapter Y T T T conducts 2021 Ottumwa convention plans

Mrs Raymond Dayton led a Chapter Y T T T business meeting at Mrs Clarence Goffs home. Fifteen members attended and debated plans for the national convention in Ottumwa in 2021. Mrs Dayton and Mrs Mast were chosen as delegates with Mrs Lytle as alternate. New programs for the club year were distributed.

Raymond Dayton Y. T.T.T Clarence Goff Ottumwa T. M. Mast Robert Lytle

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced for Wednesday

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 20 in the home of Mrs W Kerf 903 South 4th Avenue West Chester FP W meets Tuesday evening in the hall turnout encouraged The J W Baker Relief Corps No 200 of West Chester holds its third quarterly social at 2 pm Thursday September 14 at Mrs Pearl Smith home large attendance urged by the committee

J. W. Baker Relief Corps West Chester Pearl Smith

Forecast for Cool Weather Menus for Fall

The article outlines cold weather menu changes with hot lunches and fall vegetables. It provides two recipes using bread cubes: Stuffed Green Peppers and Gypsy Meat Loaf, including ingredients, steps, and baking times for yield of six and eight servings respectively.

Mrs L R Tripp Guest of Honor at North Side Dinner

Mrs L R Tripp of Sioux City was guest of honor at a dinner for the Merry Maids club. Nine attended including out of town guests Mrs Lola Hughes Milwaukee and Mrs Jeanette McElhinney Iowa City. George Tripp showed Washington Centennial photos and the group socialized at Mrs Fred Reid's home before light refreshments.

L. R. Tripp Sioux City North Side The Merry Maids Lola Hughes Milwaukee Wis Jeanette McElhinney Iowa City Fred Reid

Eleven Attend Missionary Circle Meeting at Church

The Margaret Owen circle of the United Presbyterian church met at Mable and Helen Finney’s home for a regular gathering and potluck. Eleven girls with leader Maizie Stewart attended. Maurita Daniel led devotions and Mable Finney presided. Plans were made to send a clothing box to Yzell Kentucky at a church meeting Tuesday at 4. A watermelon feed followed.

Margaret Owen United Presbyterian Church Mable Helen Finney Maizie Stewart Maurita Daniel Mable Finney Yzell

Mothers Invited to Junior Missionary Meeting at Church

The Junior Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church met at the church Saturday afternoon. Fourteen members and six guests attended as the last meeting for three graduate girls. Eight mothers joined, led by Mrs. Walker. Virginia McLaughlin spoke on home missions in Frenchburg, Kentucky.

Junior Missionary Society of The United Presbyterian Church Mother Stewart Virginia McLaughlin Ila Mae Darnel Mrs. Walker Ila Mae Parnel Mra Merle McDowell Frenchburg Kentucky

Shalla Malichky Family Reunion At Sunset Park Attends 146

The annual Shalla Malichky reunion gathered 146 people Sunday in Sunset park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shalla and many related families from Odell Nebraska Riverside Lone Tree Barnston Cedar Rapids Hills and Hills communities.

Shalla-Malichky Sunset Park Joe Shalla Jim Shalla E. J. Kallous Anthony Shalla James Odell Nebr Anthony Malichky William Charles Havel Riverside Charles Cerney Lone Tree Harry Malichky A. Sharp Emma Bopp John Shalla Joe TeBockhorst Stanley Heck Artis Elmer Shalla Barnston Kate Shalla Joe Knotek Arlene Howard Fisher Ed Conner Nancy Kay George Shalla Milford Shetler Duane Shalla Larry Lamont Kelley Mary Ellen Darlene Charles Marek Blanche Shalla Leo TeBockhurst Wilbur Pribyl Charles Kallous Glen Kallous Adolph Shalla Clem Shalla Roy Kallous Will Shella Janet L. Heck Ronnie Harry Wollrab Paul Yansky Milo Stransky Cedar Rapids Victor Malichky William L. Shalla Milt Wollrab Joe Malichky Ed Prebyl Frederick Klein Hills Glen Miller Louis Havel Ed Beranek Charles Shalla

Bergstrom Strum Relatives Meet in Rock Island Park

The third annual Bergstrom Strum reunion was held at Black Hawk park in Rock Island Illinois on Sunday September 3. A basket dinner was enjoyed at noon by 53 relatives and 3 guests. A business meeting followed in the afternoon with attendees listed from Washington Winfield Galesburg Peoria Moline De Long Watseka and other towns.

Bergstrom- Strum Black Hawk Park Rock Island Illinois Washington A. R. Strum Ernst Strum Alvin Strum Jean and Coleen Ernst Hole Margaret, Neva Donald Doris M. Himmelrich Wanda Mae Kephart Winfield Galesburg Peoria Moline de Longe Watseka

Martha Wylie Granted Birthday Surprise Honored Guest

Martha Wylie was honored at a birthday surprise party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Don Wylie. Fourteen Sabbath school girls plus their teacher Mrs Dave McLaughlin attended along with four other girls. The evening featured games and gifts including stationery and two birthday cakes with pink and white refreshments served by Virginia Wylie and her mother assisted by Mable Finney and Dorothy Darnel.

Martha Wylie Don Wylie Dave McLaughlin Virginia Wylie Mable Finney Dorothy Darnel

Mrs. Lewis Feted at Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs Aiwin Lewis on her birthday. Her husband and children organized the event at a neighbor's home with a dinner and a birthday cake made by daughter in law Mrs Everette Lewis. Attendees included Elwin Lewis, Everette Lewis, Olive Lewis, William, Una and Retha Lewis, Harold Disney family, and guests Opal Adams and Wayne Keller from Thornburg. A daughter Mrs Richard Disney could not attend.

Aiwin Lewis Lewis Everette Lewis Elwin Lewis Olive Lewis William Una Retha Lewis Harold Disney Donald Duane Phyllis Darrel Dean Thornburg Opal Adams Wayne Keller Richard Disney

Entertain Friends at Informal Party in Milwaukee Home

Mrs. Elmer Wells and daughter Mrs. Lola Wells Hugh es hosted an informal at home gathering in Milwaukee on Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. Guests included Iowa City visitors Mrs. Jeannette McKihin ney and Mrs. Mae McCulley. Wedding party decor featured tube roses autumn leaves and wheat.

Elmer Wells Lola Wells Hughes Milwaukee Wis Wells Jeannette McKihinney Mae McCulley Iowa City

Twenty Girls Attend State Theater Farewell Party

A group of twenty high school friends attended the State Theater last evening for a farewell event before they depart for college in the fall. After the show they enjoyed refreshments at the North Side cafe.

State Theater North Side

Social Calendar Items For Tuesday Through Friday

The calendar lists church and club meetings across Tuesday to Friday. Various societies meet at St Pauls Evangelical church RWC and Masonic Temple with potlucks, needlework and quilt pieces. Notable groups include Harmony club Rural Woman's club Public Affairs department and WMS prayer group with times and hosts.

Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Rodney Arnold West Second Street Noble Grand Circle Mary Jugenheimer Pythian Sisters Dorcas Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church Junior Missionary Society Just Us Fredinund Rosemary Club Charles Wiley Lexington Circle Seapes Grace Eride Louksehroeder Rebekah Club Roy Brobst Walter Brown Masonic Temple Walnut Women's Club Myron Burroughs Hell Call Hinta Meeine

Multiple Birthdays and Anniversaries Mentioned in Local Notices

Albert Dayton turns 77 today and is noted as a West Chester native now in Washington. Ralph Junkin celebrates thirty first wedding anniversary. Lloyd Luers has a birthday and a wedding anniversary next week. Maxine Hanley of Niva is seven. John Allen Bessie Dvorak Robert Green Junior Knott all have birthdays today. Bobbie Truax is six, tied to the Truax family and St James School second grade. Ivan Norton recalls fighting in the Battle of Ban Chiiel in France twenty one years ago today. Ralph Pratt, aged unknown, active in show business. Larry Jackson is two, son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jackson.

Albert Dayton West Chester Washington Mr. Dayton Three Quarter Century Club Bobbie Truax Guy Truax St James School Ivan Norton Ban Michiel France Ralph Pratt

Vigilant Class Social at Presbyterian Church

The Vigilant Sunday school class met Monday evening in the church basement with seventeen members attending a potluck supper and program. Doris Leffler sang with Jane Longer on piano, and Leffler spoke about her eastern trip. Dr. F W Eastwood spoke on the Eastwoods vacation and showed pictures. The next class social is set for October 9.

Presbyterian Church F. W. Eastwood Eastwoods

Bridge Club Hosts Potluck at Mrs Horak Home

Mrs. Paul Horak hosted the bridge club at a potluck supper last evening. Two tables played after the meal with Mrs. Harry Sowden winning high score, Winifred Ragan second, and Mrs. A. R. Ledger low.

Paul Horak Harry Sowden Winifred Ragan A. R. Ledger

Thora Reynolds Hosts Bridge Party At Minick Home

Mrs Thora Reynolds hosted a bridge party last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Minick. At two tables J Gladys Mace received the score prize and Mrs Nate Young had the low, after which Mrs Reynolds led guests to the North Side cafe for refreshments.

Thora Reynolds Raymond Minick J. Gladys Mace Nate Young Reynolds North Side

Haskins Sunday School Class Picnics at Sunset Park

The Intermediate Class of Haskins Presbyterian Church held a picnic in Sunset Park on Saturday. Mrs. Owen Webb Mrs. Ralph Boyd and teacher Mrs. B. E. Frey led the group to the park by car for dinner and games then attended The Wizard of Oz at the State Theater.

Haskins Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Owen Webb Ralph Boyd BE. J. Frey State Theater Wizard of Oz Elaine Whetstine Rhea Weir Gladys Boyd Maxine Weir Donna Boyd Marjorie Boyd Ruth Hartsock Clarice Brumfield Eunice Lina Martha Cherwinker Shirley Conry Robert Conary Terry Mathers Leslie Powers Everette Lins Eldon Powers James Boyd Alvin Lee Wehr Clifford Steele

Fall Dresses Feature Decorative Back Accents This Season

Ames reports Elizabeth Peterson of State College predicts back fullness accents will define fall fashion with hats and dresses echoing bustle aesthetics. The trend includes snoods draped backs, warmer fabrics, black as chic, and bold jewelry at high necklines while comfort remains.

Ames Elizabeth Peterson Loan State College Mise Peterson Miss Peterson

Airplane Flies 500 Miles London to Zurich in 153 Minutes

An airplane covered 500 miles from London to Zurich, Switzerland, in 153 minutes setting a rapid pace. The flight demonstrates notable speed for a transcontinental hop with likely impact on travel timing discussions.

London Zurich Switzerland

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V. FP. W Chichesters Pills Diamond Brand Skok Prema Klein Klothing KO Men & Boys Beregstrom-Strum Rock Island Park Mrs. Lewis Garden Dept C. KR. McCutchens Bo Na Ralph Junkin Lloyd Luers Maxine Lucille Hanley Niva John Allen Bessie Dvorak Robert Green Junior Knott Larry Jackson Wilbur Jackson Bridge Club Homer Stephen oOrToMeEe Pria Haskins Ficover Tasumy Hoover Company Iowa Southern Utilities CO Hawaii Paris Peterson Grahams Department Stores Chubbie York New York Graham
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