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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

3

Committees Named At St. James P.T.A.

The St. James P T A named committees at its first meeting of the year with Mrs. Leo Marie as president. Twenty two members answered roll call. New members include Mrs. Daryl Burham Mrs. Leonard McKune and Mrs. Win Gladstoun. Plans cover publicity membership finance program and more. The district meeting is Oct 20 at Oskaloosa and a Wiener roast is set for Sept 26 at the Marie home.

St. James P. T. A Leo Marie Daryl Burham Leonard McKune Win. Gladstoun Alex Gevock Stanly Zager Ray Whitehead Lawrence Live al Ledger Frank Kos Virgil Lintz Paul Horak Leo Sueppel Leland Baker Lester Kern Jack Creech John Mattes Bernard McCarthy Lyle Schulty Marie Earl Redlinger Ray Fritz Francis Beliel Father Corcoran

Elect New Officers At D. A. R. Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall for a regular session. Delegates elected to attend the fall district conference include Mrs. Palmer Schilling Mrs. E. E. Ward Mrs. R. J. Tanner Mrs. S. W. Easter Mrs. Joe Simmering Mrs. Fred Downing Mrs. Howard Miller and Mrs. Golia Miller. Mrs. Helen Ward named First District treasurer. social chairman presided. gifts given and refreshments served.

Amercan Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Golia Miller Fred Downing District Legion Auxiliary West Point Palmer Schilling E. E. Ward R. J. Tanner S. W. Easter Joe Simmering

Bower Crawford Wedding Held at Baptist Parsonage

Ellen Bower daughter of Tarver Bower and Rolla Ebner Crawford wed at 2:30 PM Wednesday in a single ring ceremony. Rev. Paul K. Wells officiated in the presence of Mrs. Wells and Dorothy McMillen. The bride wore a light blue street-length dress and has worked at Washington Transfer Company since March. Crawford, a 1936 Washington Junior College graduate, owns the Washington Transfer Company and recently became a rural mail carrier after ten years in the Maritime service.

Lean Ellen Bower Tarver Bower Rolla Ebner Crawford Rolla J. Crawford Kansas City Baptist Parsonage Paul K. Wells Wells Dorothy McMillen Washington Transfer Company Spurgeon Crawford Washington Junior College Maritime Service Radio Engineer School Valparaiso Indiana

American Home II Meeting Announces Fortnightly Show

Eighteen members of American Home Section 2 met for a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. Joe Falks. They discussed club business and cordiality, with plans for a September 22 style show at the High School sponsored by the Fortnightly Club and supported by E M Bridges Company and Cownie Fur of Des Moines.

Righteen Joe Falk Paul Shearer Ralph Wleese FE. M. Bridges Company Cownie Fur Company of Des Moines E. M Bridges

Birthday greetings and anniversary wishes in local notices

A birthday list extends to Mrs William Finke Mrs Marion Stransky Bonita Vander burg Charles Barclay Maralee Jean Steele Larry Lee Mrs Barbara Sparks Rubio and Neva Jean Rathmel age 6 A wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John KE Young on September 15 is celebrated with congratulations.

William Finke Marion Stransky Bonita Vanderburg Charles Barclay Maralee Jean Steele Larry Lee Barbara Sparks Rubio Neva Jean Rathmel John KE. Young

Lincoln PTA Hosts First Meeting of New Year

Lincoln PTA met at the school with 89 members present. The kindergarten won attendance prizes. the sixth grade received honorable mention. Helen Levis introduced staff. Mrs. Paul Thayer led a brief business session and the group voted to place the National Parent Teachers magazine in the public library.

Lincoln P. T. A Helen Levis Paul Thayer National Parent Teachers Magazine Ed Sorrell George Kerr Herbert Osineup Foster Bagge Kerr

Penny Carnival Planned by St Rita and St Mary Circles

The St Rita Circle September meeting at Mrs Lawrence Libe's home drew 206 members. St Mary Circle attended with 14 members. They discussed plans for a Penny Carnival to be held October 5 at the Armory.

St. Rita

Fritz-Worley Wed In Church Ceremony

A Brighton wedding at St. James Catholic Church joined Rose Mary Fritz and Lester L. Worley in a Sept. ceremony officiated by Rev. H. J. Corcoran. The couple will reside in Washington Iowa after a reception and dinner for about fifty guests.

Fritz-Worley Brighton St. James Catholic Church Washington Rose Mary Fritz Leo J. Fritz Lester L. Worley Clayton Worley Columbus Junction Dorothy Worley Phoenix Arizona H. J. Corcoran St. James Earnest Pieffer Howard Mineart

Social Calendar Highlights Community Groups and Meetings

The social calendar lists Thursday events at the country club Alma Ibarne Holland Missionary Society Esther Squire program leader Marguerite Hering Stella Palmer Edna Chadwick hostesses at church Pythian Sisters and Walnut Women's Club activities Fortnightly crafts and quilt display at various venues including Log Cabin and Masonic Temple with potlucks and dues reminders Bunch of club meetings and craft classes across YWCA, VFW Auxiliary and Daughters of Union Veterans toward weekend and Monday schedules.

Country Club Alma Walnut School James Birney Kenneth Patterson St. Anthony's Circle Steve Wolfer Y. W Cedar Township Homemakers Raymond Whisler Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall W.S.C.S George Dare Cloyd Knapp D.A.R. Constitution Log Cabin West Chester W.C.T.U Lou Bauer Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple

Meeting Recap Highlights Hostess Team and Door Prize

Building on Oct. 5 and at the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess and co hosts Mrs. Robert Kron Mrs. Charles Kuhn Mrs. J M Welly and Mrs. John Knotek. Mrs. Harry Sowden received the door prize.

Robert Kron Charles Kuhn J. M. Welly John Knotek Harry Sowden

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P.T.A Bower-Crawford Mrs Mae Davis Doris Yortey W. B. Crooks Elmer Wells Falk Lincoln P.T.A Hubert Pauly Verle Worley Judy Pfeffer Robert Worley Alfred Fritz Clifford Fritz Worley Ottumwa Heights Academy Iowa Success Business College Theta Alpha Chi Sorority Brighton High School U. S. Navy Western Auto Store Memphis Tenn Hubert C. Pauly A. F. Robinson Eugene Brookfield Bride Marorie Uoll Storm Lake Louise Palmer Ottumwa V.F.W Daughters of Union Veterans Wesleyan Service Merilyn Ruegsegger South Doan Jom Duncan WARDS Brown Ghillie America
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