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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

Page

3

Elect Officers At Gilbert Reunion At Sunset Park

The Gilbert reunion at Sunset park elected Ira Hough as president Dee Gilbert as vice president Mrs Francis Romine as secretary and treasurer Committees were formed and a program featured songs tap dance and talks A large group attended including the Houghs Gilberts Romines and Adkinsons among others

Ira Hough Dee Gilbert Francis Romine America Lester Vivian Gilbert Esther Ann Romine Dora Adkinson God Nelson Woodford Earl Hough Lulu Belle Washington John Hough Larry Ida Hough West Chester Reuben Gilbert Vivian Maryetta Gregg Sovilla and Mirs Hamilton Harry Hindahl Raymond Chester Fish Elsie Latham Donald L. S. Clark Earl McElroy Muscatine Esther Ann Richard Jimmie Keota

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Plans Milk Aid

Eight members of the Wesleyan Service Guild met with Mrs. Leigh Soule. Mary Westphal presided, Juanita Weidner led devotions, and Louise Wasson read minutes. The group will furnish milk to a local family and set meetings from 7:30 to 9 on the third Tuesday each month. The next meeting is Oct 21 with Mrs. Yousling.

Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Leigh Soule Mary Westphal Juanita Weidner Louise Wasson John Yousling Yousling

Surprise Program At Missionary Meeting At First Presbyterian

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Friday at 2 PM led by Mrs. Vernon Witting and Mrs. N. Zook. A surprise program features a guest speaker on China and Chinese articles with devotions by Mrs. Crone and prayer calendar notes by Mrs. Lemmon.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Ivan Rehmel South Marion Avenue China Vernon Witting N. Zook Frank Crone J. E. Lemmon

Birthday Notices From Crawfordsville and Nearby

A local birthday list notes Mrs. H. N. Wilkins of Ainsworth turns 79. Several residents celebrate today including Mrs. J. A. Porter, Samuel L. Marsh, Art Pral, Calvin Little in his 14th year, Mrs. Tom Cantoni, Mrs. John Lee, Virginia Miller Haworth, Cloyd Gardner at 21, and Marion Reeves.

H. N. Wilkins Ainsworth Crawfords Ville Douglas Eastwood J. A. Porter Samuel L. Marsh Art Pral Calvin Little John Little Tom Cantoni John Lee Virginia Crulls Will Havel Virginia Miller Haworth Cedar Rapids Crawfordsville Cloyd Gardner Marion Reeves Havre

Picnic Draws Rural Women's Club Members and Families

Members and families of the Rural Women's club, totaling 32, enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at Sunset Park. The organizing committee included Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck Mrs. Frank Pringle and Mrs. Charles Palm.

Rural Woman’s Club Sunset Park Claud Rhodebeck Frank Pringle Charles Palm

Social calendar highlights weekly club events and meetings

Notices list by day ainsworth chapter O E S initiation meeting at ic hall. Pythian Past Chiefs 2 2 Mrs G G Marshall 323 East Main Street Country club family night dinner 6 45 Moesanneee Clubhouse. Fleur de Lis luncheon 1 o clock Mrs Wyatt Marbourg Mrs Murray Smy at church. J P E O 7 30 W C T U 2 80 MPs minister and teachers lie co hostess. Kinnon refreshment chair man Mrs Gass entertain Gracehill Ladies Aid J A Hawthorne 421 E Main St Methodist church. West Chester Social Circle women invited. Lincoln P T A 8 p m Federated church afternoon family invited. Notice change of meeting day 8 p m reception at school. Friday Rebekah lodge 8 p m I O C F hall. Wives meet 8 p m refreshments social hour. Women Mission Society Presbyterian church 2 p m Mrs Ivan Rehmel Surprise program. W S C S Methodist church 2 30 p m at church Wellman Lexington West Chester societies guests Garden department 7 30 p m Mrs I T Rehmel Zinnia marigold arrangements Saturday W R C 2 30 p m G A R Kall er arranged splendid supper evening spent visiting

Pythian Past Chiefs Association G. Marshall East Main Street Country Club Moesaneee Kolah Club Neill Trotman Fleur-de- Lise Wyatt Marbourg Murray Smyat Church Floyd J. P.E All Women of Commonpease West Chester Methodist Church Lincoln P.T Federated Church Rebekah Lodge P.m C.F. Hall I Temple Women Mission Soc Presbyterian Church Ivan Rehmel W.sc.s. of Methodist Church Wellman Lexington West Chester I. T. Rehmel

Junior High P T A Sets First Meeting Roles and Plans

The Junior High P T A executive board met at the school to outline the year. Officers include Leader Mrs R R Noonan and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Ar thie Bower, with committees led by Mrs Glenn McCall and others. They endorsed city projects and planned a kitchen shower for home economics equipment, with meetings set for Oct 24 and the fourth Thursday monthly.

Junior High Parent Teacher Association R. R. Noonan Glenn McCall Sec’y Arthie Bower Randolph Kelsey Victor Blattner Howard Wright Warren Stewart T. A. Michels Richard McCleery Ted Brown Fred Downing J. W. Fields Geo. Pauls Victor Masson S. W. Waster Ethel McCreedy Parent Teachers Association P T. A Muscatine

Fortnightly Club Hosts Guest Day Musical Tea

Members of the Fortnightly Music Garden and Child Study departments host the first general meeting for all members with a 2:30 p.m. guest day musical tea at United Presbyterian church. Fortnightly members may bring guests and working women are urged to attend after work. The Music department presents cello solos by Mrs. Lester Luckenbill vocal solos by Mrs. E D Morrison Jr and a 15 minute organ recital by Mrs. Henry Shields. The Child Study department manages the tea with Mrs. Charles Wilson and others on the committee. Garden representatives will handle decorations and Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs. Frank B Miller will lead the program.

United Presbyterian Church Lester Luckenbill E. D. Morrison

Methodist Society To Meet in Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will meet at the church Friday afternoon at 2:30 for the regular meeting. Mrs. T. F. Barker will lead the worship service and Mrs. J. Q. Sexton will oversee the lesson. Leigh Soule will discuss Methodist literature with Unit No. 10 in charge of social hour.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Church Iriday T. F. Barker J. Q. Sexton Leigh Soule Wellman West Chester Lexington

Riverside Couple Wed in Holy Trinity Church

Gladys Kron and Romuald Deutsch of Riverside wed in a single ring ceremony at Holy Trinity Church Richmond. The bride wore white satin with lace, a seed pearl coronet and carried white carnations. the groom wore a standard suit. A breakfast for the bridal party followed at the Kron home southwest of Riverside.

Riverside Holy Trinity Church Richmond Gladys Kron Romuald Deutsch Walter Beechman Agnes Behrend Davenport Melo Deatsch Patricia Ann Deatsch Bernard Deatsch Lone Tree Holy Trinity George Deutsch St. Mary’s

V F W Auxiliary Holds Brief Meeting in K C Hall

The V F W Auxiliary met in the K C hall for a short business session last evening with Sadie McAvoy as chairman.

V.F.W K. C. Hall V. F. W. Auxiliary Sadie McAvoy

Public card party set for K C hall September

The September finance committee outlines a public card party at the K C hall on Sept 80 urging all members to sell tickets. The Wiener roast for families is planned at Dale Atkinson's farm at 6:30 next Tuesday Sept 28, with rain backup at the K C hall. Poppy sale plans begin for November.

K. C. Hall Dale Atkinson

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting at Mrs Moore’s Home

A prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 AM at the home of Mrs Fred L Moore 803 North Iowa Avenue. The event invites Presbyterian members to gather for morning prayers.

Presbyterian Cottage Fred L. Moore North Iowa Avenue

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