Program announced for W R C district convention
The fifth district convention of the Woman's Relief Corps will be held in the I O C F hall in Washington. The morning session starts at 9 with registration, then call to order by Mrs. Florence Hout, introduction of department officers, scripture and prayer, song, address of welcome by Mayor Lloyd Lytle, and talks by department secretary Orona Turner and others. A series of papers and discussions follow including topics on the Grand Army of the Republic, increasing meeting interest, and the constitution. Adjournment for lunch at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Relief Corps
Florence Hout
I. G. White Corps
Washington
J. Y. Dayton
America
Lloyd Lytle
Grand Army of the Republic
Viola Shepperd
Mount Union
Mame Davison
Wapello
Theresa Marsh
Fairfield
Social Calendar Highlights Clubs and Meetings
The social calendar lists W R C rehearsal at 8 p.m. in the hall and Thursday events including New Haven Ladies Aid all day with potluck, Kolah club, Social circle at 2 30, Pansy Hill club at West Chester Federated church, H J Club, Independent club, Lexington Ladies Aid lunch at the church, Country club dinner at the clubhouse, and Pythian Past Chiefs association in the evening. Chapter 1 P E O meets at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Marsh Bailey. Fortnightly club meets Friday 7 30 p.m. at Methodist church. Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet 2 30 p.m. Groups 1–4 with hostesses Mrs Goff, Mrs Wead, Mrs Elder, and Mrs Masson. Afternoon Session 1 30 p.m. includes call to order, reading of 1938 minutes, ritual exemplification, convention invitations, committee reports, questions, remarks, and awards presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid
Mabel Gordon
Steve Crawford
Paso
West Chester Federated Church
Earl Kephart
H. J. Club
Mary Sojka
Independent Club
H. J. Brenneman
Lexington Ladies Aid
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Richard Johnson
P.E.O
Marsh Bailey
East Washington Street
Methodist
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Riverside Couple Weds at St Marys in Riverside
Leola Libenguth and Arthur Swenka exchange vows at St Marys church Riverside with Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier officiating. The couple, both Riverside locals, plan to establish a home on the groom’s farm with a wedding dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Liberguth
Arthur Swenka
Mrs. C. C. Wilson Speaks on Early American Glass
Mrs. C. C. Wilson spoke on Early American Pattern Glass at the Handcraft department meeting. The first meeting of the year began with a luncheon at the Guest House attended by fourteen women including two guests, with a program at Mrs. George Maxwell's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wilson
Phil Weldin
Wilson
George Maxwell
Plywood Made By Gluing Thin Wood Layers
A description explains plywood is produced by gluing multiple thin layers of wood with alternating grain directions to create a strong, layered panel used in construction and furniture.
D.A.R. Observes Constitution Day
Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marked Constitution Day with an informal meeting at the fog cabin. Plans featured the Southeastern Iowa district meeting in Ottumwa and a September 27 talk by Mrs. Luella Wood Mackenzie on Old Glass and Coverlids. An A. E. Baldrige address reflected on Americas role and the forefathers form of government. An eventide service honored deceased members, with various representatives from patriotic groups attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
D.A.R
Iowa
Ottumwa
Luella Wood Mackenzie
Methodist Church
A. E. Baldrige
America
Harry McCall
Remps Hampsher
Florence Hout
Woman's Relief Corps
Fred Downing
American Legion Auxiliary
Everette Burham
Veterans of Foreign
War Veterans D.A.R. Member Represents Auxiliary Group
Mrs. R. S. War tel, a D.A.R. member, represented the Daughters of Union Veterans in a wartime auxiliary role.
Past Chiefs Night Observed by Pythian Sisters
Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting in the K C hall with eleven past chiefs presiding. Mrs Ralph Martin and Mrs Or al Mayo were named to the sandwich committee for October 8 and Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr, Mrs Pearl Parcell and Mrs A B Schmoeller to the potluck committee for October 10. Ice cream and cake were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.C. Hall
Ralph Martin
Oral Mayo
Dan Rohrer, Jr
Pearl Parcell
A. B. Schmoeller
Howard Hotle
Everette Ward
Marriage of Walter Meek to Mary Frances Frazier announced
Mr and Mrs Stuart A Frazier of Grosse Point Michigan announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Frances to Walter M Meek of Detroit Michigan son of M R Meek of Washington on September 14 The ceremony was at 430 pm at the bride s home in Grosse Point The couple are on a honeymoon at Asheville NC and Sea Island Beach GA and plan to reside at home about the first of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart A. Frazier
Grosse Point
Mich
Mary Frances
Walter M. Meek
Detroit
M. R. Meek
Washington
Meek
Ashville
N C
Bethel Presbyterian Members Enjoy Sunset Park Picnic
Bethel Presbyterian church members and Sunday school friends gathered at Sunset Park in Washington on a Saturday for a large picnic. Adults shared ice cream, children played, and activities included barnyard golf, a wading pool, playground equipment, and a late baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Washington
Bible Dlass
Birthday list marks septuagenarian and eight year olds
Mrs J C Miller of Wellman turns 101 as a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. Wade Gardner of Lexington, Mrs Harvey Waggoner, Mee Wes Ramsey, Modelle Harbison and Kermit Lee Farrier are birthday honorees today. Keith D Anderson of Pilotburg is eight, Phyllis Jean McKeown celebrated her eighth yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Miller of
Wellman
Journal
Wade Gardner
Lexington
Harvey Waggoner
Wes Ramsey
Modelle Harbison
Kermit Lee Farrier
Keith D. Anderson
Carl ». Anderson
Pilotburg
Phyllis Jean McKeown
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Orona Turner
E. M. Bridges & CO
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Eather Hayes
Bernice Libenguth
Theodore Swenka
Joseph Libenguth
Riverside
St. Mary's High School
John Swenka
Circle
Lone Tree
Mrs.c.c. Wilson
Hugh Hall
Clarence Jacobs
F Rooks
William Sitler
Walter Meek
Mary F. Frazier
Hibbard
Jefferson Avenue East
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Carter
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Shop Penney’s Now
Jean Nedra
Fall Weight Union
Mother's
Hutton
Werte
Hollywood
Cynthia Arch Shoes
Cynthia
C Penney Company
Iac
Felta
Melton Jackets
Penney's
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