Cooperative dinner and church reports at As sociate Presbyterian
The Associate Presbyterian church held a quarterly social last evening with devotions by Rev. McBee and committee reports after. George Masson Jr operated the Wire Recorder for listening during the event. City Sanitary Code violations fines were noted for garbage collection enforcement. Washington attendees from 3813 eod Dr. and Mrs Reid and others attended an officer installation at the White Shrine in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Presbyterian Church
F. E. Reid
Claude Rhodebeck
W. E. Howell
Washington
White Shrine
Davenport
K P Hall Dance Tonight at 9 P M
Mr and Mrs Tommy Richards of Des Moines are visiting as guests of Mr and Mrs Payne Marshall in Washington this weekend along with an event at K P Hall tonight at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Richards
Des Moines
Payne Marshall
Washington
Stassen Tops Maine Delegation at Republican Convention
In Portland Maine Harold Stassen claimed a majority of Maine's 13 GOP national delegates for the Philadelphia convention. Seven delegates expressed preference for Stassen, two favored Dewey, one supported Vandenberg, one Taft, and two were uncommitted.
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Portland
Harold FE. Stassen
Maine
Hugh
Philadelphia
Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Arthur Vandenberg
Mich
Robert A. Taft
Iowa Soil Fertility Depletion Warns Farmers
Des Moines April 3 AP H E Hazen chairman of the state production marketing administration warns Iowa farmers the soil is in danger of depleted fertility. He cites the Texas dust storm as a warning and says continued hard cropping with little soil conservation could loosen soil and cause erosion amid a demand driven by another all out production year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
H. E. Hazen
State Production-Marketing Administration Committee
Flowa
Hazen
Texas
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Meeting Notes
Ruth Nichol Missionary society met at 2 p m yesterday with 23 members present. Hostess Mrs How ard Crozier led opening, devotional period featured and members shared magazine articles. Delegates to Presbyterial at Morning Sun April 15 named: Frances McConnell Ralph Kleese George Kerr George Rudiger W H McConnell with alternates Arthur Duensing Arthur Wiley Oscar Lane P F Whisler Neil Trotman. Refreshments by hostess and co host Mrs Floyd Hamil.
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Ruth Nichol
George Kerr
George Rudiger
W. H. McConnell
Arthur Duensing
Arthur Wiley
Oscar Lane
P. F. Whisler
Neil Trotman
Floyd Hamil
Awiyeya Girls Elect New Leaders of Year
The Awiyyeya Camp Fire Girls organization met at Mrs. J. B. Irwin's home and elected Joyce Messenger president Nadine Griffin vice president Patricia Anderson treasurer and Dorothy Walton secretary. They planned a bake sale for April 17 and decided to end the paper drive this Thursday.
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J. B. Irwin
Joyce Messenger
Nadine Griffin
Patricia Anderson
Dorothy Walton
Tax Reduction Law In Miniature Form
Washington April 3 The new tax cut law retroactive to Jan 1 provides lower withholding from May 1 and refunds after 1948 tax returns. It raises personal exemptions to 600 and adds 600 for seniors or the blind. It cuts rates 12.6 percent to 400 or less, 7.4 percent to 100000, and five percent above 100000, expands community property for gifts and estates, and will roughly drop 7.4 million taxpayers from the rolls while cost to revenue nears 4.8 billion annually.
Wheat Activity in U S Agriculture
Wheat ranks second to corn among cereals in the United States and is mainly grown for human consumption under normal conditions. Little wheat is used for livestock and poultry, as most grains for feeding are cheaper than wheat.
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United States
Funding for more soil practices urged to save land
A brief urging funds to accelerate soil improvement practices is highlighted, stressing action to protect soil health and sustain agricultural productivity through targeted programs and investments.
Fairview Club Votes Funds for the Red Cross and Cancer Relief
The Fairview club near Crawfordsville met in April with Mrs Antion Finke and one guest Mrs Edward Hauenstein. Members voted donations to Red Cross and Cancer funds. Mrs Lois Rhea led contests and refreshments were served. May meeting planned with Mrs Robt Henderson.
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Fairview Club
Crawfordsville
Antion Finke
Edward Hauenstein
Red Cross
Cancer
Lois Rhea
Finke
Lucille Rees
Hauenstein
Robt. Henderson
New Activity Bluebirds Formed Led by Lois Bare
A rural district high school teacher Lois Bare leads a newly formed Activity Bluebirds group with members Linda Lee Loveless Judy Putnam Barbara Shannon Carol Sue Berkhoff Ann Peterson Jacqueline Lemmon Amyro Yung and Karen McDole. Sponsors are Mrs Nate Young Mrs A C Peterson and Mrs W H Shannon.
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Bluebirds
Lois Bare
Linda Lee Loveless
Judy Putnam
Barbara Shannon
Carol Sue Berkhoff
Ann Peterson
Jacqueline Lemmon
aMryo Yung
Karen McDole
Nate Young
A. C. Peterson
W. H. Shannon
Bluebird
Lincoln Bluebirds
State Cafe
Merry Working Bluebirds
Sunshine Bluebirds
Washington Evening Journal
Garden Bluebirds
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Reports on Christ Miracles
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met at the church with 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Don Cholcher. Mrs. Harold Rathmel led Psalm 27 and prayer, reports on Christ miracles were read, next month's Bible is Plagues. President Mrs. Howard Cauldwell conducted the meeting. April social committee listed Chalupa and Caldwell households. refreshments served by Mrs. Chalupa and Mrs. Hayes. hostess gifts presented by Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Kuhn.
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The
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Don Cholcher
Harold Rathmel
Howard Cauldwell
Edd Chalupa
Howard Caldwell
Eugene Chalupa
Richard Hayes
P. H. Swift
Patsy Kuhn
Iowa City High Wins Annual Forensic Contest
In Iowa City on Thursday the Iowa High School Forensic League finals were held. City High won first place for the fourth straight year. Senior Dick Houston won top honors with “This Freedom” and a four year university scholarship. Vernon Myers of Central High and Bill Skaife of Dubuque placed second and third with orations on The Lost Generation and The Constitution in Everyday Life. Nearly 200 speakers from 36 Iowa high schools competed, with WMour year scholarships awarded to the winner in extemporaneous speaking and to the top two ranking debate teams. Debaters addressed the national question on arbitration of labor disputes in basic American industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa High School Forensic League
City High School
Dick Houston
Vernon Myers
Central High
Sioux City
Bill Skaife
Dubuque
University of Iowa
Social L Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Notices list Rainbow Girls, White Shrine, YWCA, Fortnightly, D A V, Pythian Sisters, D A R, and other groups with times and locations across the week. Changes of venue noted for Rainbow Girls and Just Us club, plus reminders to bring carpets and rags for sewing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Us Club
W C. McFadden
Past Matrons Meet At Masonic Temple
Six guests attended the Past Matrons club meeting at the Masonic Temple with two members present. President Mrs Paul Snakenburg led the business session followed by refreshments served by Mrs Fred Bey and Mrs George McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Paul Snakenburg
Fred Bey
George McDaniel
Hospital Admits and Discharges List
At the hospital admitted yesterday are Mrs. George Yeager of Crawfordsville for medical, and Mrs. George Alexander of Ainsworth for an appendectomy. Dismissed today is Mrs. Merle Dawson of 1017 E Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yeager
Crawfordsville
George Alexander
Ainsworth
Merle Dawson
E. Adams
W M S Afternoon Group Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
Women from the W M S afternoon division gathered in the church rest room for a meeting presided by Mrs An wyl. Devotional was led by Mrs C Harry Davis with three participants in the Prayer Cycle.
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United Presbyterian Church
W.M.E
Anwyl
C. Harry Davis
Beamer
U. P
D. H. McLaughlin
Haming
Keokuk
St Pauls Guild Chooses Delegates at Church
The St Pauls Women's Guild met in the church social rooms to select delegates for the central Town regional meeting in Tipton on April 21. Mrs Kermit Klopfenstein was chosen delegate with Mrs Ted Zieglowsky as alternate. Mrs Ted Givans, president, led a brief business session after a scripture reading by Mrs Carl Zieglowsky. Mrs Everett Weston spoke on membership and the Guild sent Get Well cards to the sick.
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St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
Central Town
Women's Guild
Tipton
Kermit Klopfenstein
Ted Zieglowsky
Ted Givans
Carl Zieglowsky
Everett Weston
Birthday Greetings Fill Local Anniversaries and Ages
A community birthday and anniversary notice lists multiple individuals and families with ages from five to twelve, confirming wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. George Wells and Mr. and Mrs. James Custer on April 3. The piece extends greetings to many residents including Carl Richard McCutchen Merlin Hagie Michael Bell and others with ages and family ties.
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George Wells
James Custer
Carl Richard McCutchen
C. R. McCutchen
Merlin Duan Hagie
William Hagie
Michael Thomas Bell
Donald Bell
Columbus Junction
Elizabeth Ann Adam
C. W. Hendricckson
James Pence
Dorothy Vodicka
Dean Enfield
Evelyn Ruth Linnenkamp
Donald Sands
Ainsworth
Juanita Wallace Zieglowsky
Curtis Long
Rex Smith
Nels B. Westermark
John Weber
Marjorie Frame
Ruby Bruegge
Lyman Bunce
Frank Anderson
Ruth Atkinson
Clayton Ward
Matts Weber
Eva Flander
Margaret Greiner
Dudley Duane Greiner
Keota
Gene Leroy Jarrett
Miscellaneous Gifts For Mrs Zieglowsky Shower Honors Bride
A Tuesday afternoon shower at Mrs. Charles Zieglowsky home honored Mrs. Willmer Zieglowsky. Guests played guessing games and contests as gifts were presented under a blue and white umbrella. Hostess assisted by her daughters Ethel Eichelberger Cloyce Zieglowsky Clarence Zieglowsky and Wilbur Zieglowsky.
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Charles Zieglowsky
Willmer Zieglowsky
Ethel Eichelberger
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Clarence Zieglowsky
Wilbur Zieglowsky
Rebekah Lodge Schedules New Meeting Hour and Guests
The Rebekah lodge met in the O O F hall at 8 p.m. with Mrs Russel Plecker as a guest. The April 15 program features Mrs Marie Novak of Cedar Rapids, and members were asked to bring sandwiches. Refreshment committees for April and May were named.
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Rebekah Lodge
Russel Plecker
Marie Novak
Cedar Rapids
Mary Hayes
Rosalie Hysell
Letha Peters
Ada Kelley
Dorothy Marsten
Edna Norton
Vina Manussier
Beula Hesselgesser
Myral Smith
Wagenknecht
Doyle Brown
Blanche Robertson
Zoe Kleinberg
Virginia Rains
Edna Gardner
Leona Kos
Tina Holt
Myrtle Foster
Andy Polis
Bertha Harvey
Florence Holmes
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Norton Held at Brighton Home
Easter Sunday birthday dinner for Mrs. Estrus Norton was held at the Norton residence in Brighton. Guests included Arthur Norton of Mt. Pleasant Dale Norton and family of Washington Russell Norton Verle Norton Kenneth Stattler Shirley Stattler Fairfield Harold Pohren Brighton Harold Derby and families. Mrs Norton’s California based son Harold was missing.
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Estrus Norton
Brighton
Norton
Verle Norton
Kenneth
Shirley Stattler
Fairfield
Harold Pohren
Harold Derby
Mrs. Norton
Harold
California
Al Crone Hosts G H M Members for Card Games
Mr and Mrs Al Crone hosted G H M members Thursday night as four tables played Tinochle. High scores went to Scott Wilcox and Mrs Robert Wiley low to Max Cook and Mrs Pearl Parcell and travel prize to Mrs Arthur Wiley. Next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Wiley.
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al Crone
G.H.M
Scott Wilcox
Robert Wileylow
Max Cook
Pearl Parcell
Arthur Wiley
Rainbow Girls Church Attendance Notice
Every Washington Rainbow girl must attend church this Sunday April 4 unless ill or out of town. This compulsory directive calls all members to participate consistent with Rainbow etiquette and group expectations.
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Washington
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Lan City Council
Lowa
Washington Flying Service
LY Acm
Ruth Nichol Society
Mrs. Crozier
Awiyeya
Alronca
Luscombe v
NI SE
Washingtonowa
Chamberlin Bros
Cancer Relief
Pleasant Ladies Aid
Rainbow Girls
Stella Latchem
W. Washington
Order of Rainbow Girls
Y.W.C.A
P. m
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Baptist Women's Missionary Rally
Wellman Church
O. E
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Linger Longer Club
Everett Schmitt
W. V. Durst
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Richrt Wode
Sunshine Community Club
Wilmer Ziegzlowsky
Ggarvini
Rock of Ages
S. W. Kaster
Mer
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W.M.S
St. Paul’s Guild
Toy Were
American Burling” Ton
American
Burlington
Glorious
Switzerland
Pan-American Airlines
Desoto and Crosley
Gunther’s OF
Hollywood
Carnegie Hall
Eversharp
Thor Automatic Washing Machines
Flint Holdster
Mrs. Zieglowsky
Carnegie Hall Radio-Phonograph
American Buslines
Chicago
Ill
Rize
Continental
Burlington Trailways
American-Burlington Buslines
America
American-Burlington Bus
Chicago, Tl
Los Angeles
Union Bus Depot
West
M. F. Nihart
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