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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1952

Page

2

Oceanside Ceremony Unites Edith Miller and Maynard Goff Jr

Edith Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller of near Washington and Maynard Goff Jr son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Goff of Washington wed in the First Methodist Church Oceanside California The ceremony took place at 7 pm with Rev Harold Johnson officiating Attendants included Charlotte Littl and Pfc Norman Culver Both couples are Washington High School graduates and had prior employment in local shops The couple will reside at 422 South Tremont Oceanside California

Oceanside, Calif Edith Miller Maynard Goff, Jr George Miller Near Washington Pfe Maynard Goff Jr Maynard Goff Washington Oceanside Calif First Methodist Church Harold Johnson Charlotte Littl Pfc Norman Culver Chicago Mrs. Goff South Tremont Oceanside, Galif Washington High School Nicola and Harmon Book Store Brown's Marines

Mrs Stewart Hosts White Way Club at West Chester

Mrs Edgar Stewart entertained the White Way club Tuesday afternoon at West Chester. Thirteen members and two guests attended as the group held a business meeting with roll call and hints then three contests were presented. The afternoon included visiting and viewing Linda Stewart’s room and gifts from a southern trip. a lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Fred Foriash featuring a plant and shrub exchange.

Mrs. Stewart White Way Club West Chester Edgar Stewart Kathys Deiffer Esther Booth Milo DeLong Linda Howard Stewart Fred Foriash

Damascus Shrine Officers Installed In Special Ceremony

New officers for the Damascus Shrine No. 10 Order of W.S.J were installed in a Tuesday night ceremony at the Masonic Temple. The long list of named officers and attendants includes Anne Snodgrass Marion Snodgrass Emily Lins Latimer Davis Ora Rhodebeck and many others with Maude Snakenberg and Bernice Howell among installing officers. Guests came from Oskaloosa Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Iowa City Earlville and Creston. Peaches Top Crop Peaches comprise the biggest fruit crop of Texas.

Damascus Shrine Order of W.S.J Masonic Temple Anne Snodgrass WHP Marion Snodgrass WOS Emily Lins Latimer Davis Ora Rhodebeck Velda Davison Florence Bauer Nellie Dunham Myrtle Thomas Marguerite Swift Jim Kaster W. Howell WAL Hal Dunbar Fred Longer Kine Kathryn Longer Queen Carrie Zager Lulu Lane Carrol Smith Princess Baird Vera O'Conner W Guardian Paul Snakenberg W. Guard Edith Sheetz Winn Robison Marilyn Daut Rada Robertson Hazel Barnhart Dot Bauer Flower Wir Alice Lord Madonna Paul Staenberg Vialoris Johnson Ada Spencer Marie Hionsare Ethyle Zickatoose Kinda Richardson Ella Cole Mary Zaner Kings Wisie Lane Orvile Thoma Roy Bauer Don Lins Guy Daut Wayne Robison Claud Rhodebeck Delbert Zuger Maude Schuchardt Iowa City Bernice Howell Maude Snakenberg Rose Reid Madge Morris Edith Richards Leora Dodder Mae Roth Donald J. C. Holbert Temple Maud Snakenberg Velda Davisson Flower Bernice Howell Florence Sherman Alice Branson Maud Schmoeller Ruth Bell Vic Blattner Elizabeth Clark Bernie Howell Oskaloosa Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Earlville Creston

Elect Officers for American Home III at Mrs Snider Home

Mrs Vivron Snider hosted the American Home III department meeting at her Fortnightly group with 66 members and 7 guests. Officers elected by the nominating committee are Mrs George Masson leader Mrs Jay Sellers assistant leader Mrs William Whittman secretary and treasurer Mrs Kay Sojka program chair.

Snider George Masson Jay Sellers William Whittman Kay Sojka Leslie Beenblossom Florence Carnell Keen

Trampling Tragedy At Caracas Church Leaves Dozens Dead

Police report 43 killed and 11 injured among 5 000 worshippers at Santa Teresa church in Caracas during Holy Week mass when an altar cloth ignited by a candle triggered a panic. Twenty one children and twenty one women among the dead, one elderly man also noted. Heat and crowded conditions fed the crush as candles softened and toppled items near the altar. The fire was put out quickly but a mass rush for doors followed the alarm of fire.

Caracas Venezuela Santa Teresa

4-H Club Meetings Share Projects and Plans

The Marion Maids 4-H Club met with 7 members and 1 visitor on a Saturday in April. Members repeated the pledge, answered roll, and discussed upcoming activities. Jean Davison and Shirley Lukovsky led talks on village square, curtains making, cleaning kits, and job cooperation. Joyce and Janice Davison led the room dressing talk. Receptions followed. The Busy Mees 4-H Club met Monday with 7 members and 1 guest. Woris Guy presided. Mrs Luke Weber demonstrated on the color wheel and projects included painting color wheel Wish books. Hostesses and mothers served refreshments.

Marion Maids Helen Snikey Lukavsky USA Jean Davison Shirley Lukovsky Nancy Seenhnicker Janice Joyce Davison Joyce Janice Davison Beverly Nancy Wilson Kkaward Rotratz Woris Guy Luke Weber

Quakes Felt in Several Iowa Cities

Earth tremors shook Des Moines Red Oak Sioux City and Shenandoah causing rocking sensations light fixtures to sway and office buildings to tremble. Officials and residents reported no damage while witnesses described unsettling effects and shifting furniture across multiple sectors.

Des Moines Iowa Red Oak Sioux City Shenandoah Eva Meyer Charles Reese Ynomas Murphy

Truman Seeks Law to Govern Steel Seizure

President Truman asked Congress to pass legislation to govern government operation of seized steel mills. He said such laws might be desirable but did not deem immediate action essential, adding he would cooperate on proposals the legislature may consider. He directed the Commerce Department to seize strike-threatened mills.

Washington Llp Truman Congress Commerce Department

Desks Move as Colleagues Near Fainting Spell

A report notes someone nearly fainting when others said their desks moved as well, suggesting a shared episode or mass reaction in the workplace.

Truman Acts Under Constitutional Commanding Authority

The record notes President Truman exercised his constitutional authority as commander in chief. It emphasizes his position within lawful war powers and the executive role in directing military actions.

Truman

Capitol Area Capitol at Washington site spans acres

The Capitol area in Washington covers about 14 acres on the grounds surrounding the Capitol building. Plans and boundaries described in local notices indicate redevelopment and security considerations for this historic district.

Capitol Washington

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