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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1952

Page

3

Grace Hill Cemetery Cleanup By Community Team

Grace Hill residents organized a community effort on a spring day to clean and improve the local cemetery. Men removed three hedge sides and fencing, while women prepared a communal dinner at the building. Many volunteers joined from Grace Hill and nearby areas, with neighbors planning Easter sunrise services at the Moravian church.

Grace Hill Nelson Woodford Lyle Hayes Ray Farrier Bob Carris Mr. Albrech Lyle Cloves Richard Dwight Hayes Tra Dave Lawrence Lloyd Mikseh Bob Max Waterhouse Carl Corpman Jl.p Guy Leonard Brinning Stantley Vodiccka Walter Jones der Peters Lawrence Mikseh Stanley Vodicka Eugene Engel Mere Robert Waterhouse Cloves Hayes Ernest Kloepfer Kloepfer Kalona Grace Hill Moravian Church

Olds area dinner honors Mrs Vernon Kauffman

In Fairview on April 4 Mr and Mrs Floyd Reshley hosted a family dinner at the William Reshley home in Olds honoring Mrs Vernon Kauffman and her daughter Alice of Bayport Michigan. Local visits and trips plus a note on TV drama featuring Jack Mulhall are included.

Fairview Floyd Resehley William Resehley Olds Carl Roberts Ainsworth William Brown Joe Wulf Robert Ilinois Mro Paul Jones Kenosha Wisconsin Darbyshire Charles Hanna Chicago Great Lake Naval Center Farrell Young Earl Monson Arvid Anderson Con Lindeen Kay O Beirn

New Christian Group Forms Young Adult Class

Forty two adults and children form a new class at the Christian church with Mrs. TC Polk as teacher. Officers include Wade Pence president, Mrs Walter Gardner vice president, Charlotte Karl secretary treasurer. The class adopts the name JOSY Jesus first others second yourself last. A Wiener roast is set for May 12 at Surset park with Don Dayton But Hutline and Gten Widter leading the committee.

The Christian Church TC. Polk Wade Pence Walter Gardner Charlotte Karl Josy Jesus Miss Earls Lute Darbyshire Surset Park Don Dayton Hutfine Gten Widter Bob Darbyshire

Carol Miller Weds James R Blodgett in Methodist Rites

Carol June Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Miller Columbus Junction and James Russell Blodgett son of Mr and Mrs Otto Blodgett Letts were married at Sopm on Saturday April 5 in the Methodist church. Rev EL Sears officiated with attendants Joan Miller Des Moines and John Palmer Rock Island. Families of the couple attended the service. The couple will live in this community.

Columbus Junction Carol June Miller Joe Miller James Russell Blodgett Otto Blodgett Letts EL Sears Joan Miller Des Moines John Palmer Rock Island

Mrs Gray Hosts Past Noble Grand Club Meeting

Mrs Clive Gray entertained fourteen members of the Past Noble Grand Circle Tuesday evening at the Indies parlour of the OOF fiat. Mrs Maroldrock presided over a brief business session before a card game and seasonal refreshments were served.

Mrs. Gray Noble Grand Club Clive Gray Grand Cirete

Annual WSCS Meeting Set for April 16 in Des Moines

The Women's Society or Caris Nan Service will hold its annual conference at Grace Methodist Church Des Moines on Wednesday April 16. Speakers start at 10 a m Theressa Hoover and Mrs Mable Wagener will speak. Lunch will be served at noon. Reservations due by April 17 to Mrs A J Draper 937 West St Des Moines. Burlington district officers meet at First Methodist Church Des Moines.

Des Moines Grace Methodist Church Wien Ole A. Om. Wiene Theressa Hoover Tela Mable Wagener The Aiviston A. J. Draper St. Des Moines Burlington Aistrict First Methodist Church Des Moiines Washington Saddle Club YMCA West Chester Pythian Sisters Camp Fire Board Rebekah Club Rural Womens Club Lester Luckenbill Prairie Flower Missionary Society

Mrs. Dawson Named Leader of American Home Group

Officers announced at a Tuesday gathering held at Mrs. Walter Bauer’s home. Nineteen members and guest Mrs. Stephens participated. Mrs. Dawson was named leader with Mrs. McConnell as assistant leader and Mrs. Jarrard as secretary and treasurer.

Mrs. Dawson American Home American Home Department Walter Bauer Stephens R. J. Dawson J. N. Dodd Dawson William McConnell George Jarrard

Want Ads Save Money Tuesday in District Report

A local notice notes that Want Ads save money on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. W. N. Gates will attend from this district.

Ann Judson Circle Meets At Mrs Williams Home

The Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist Church met at Mrs Keith Williams home on a Wednesday evening with Co-hostess Clara Faulkner. Fourteen members and two guests answered roll call with a Bible verse containing the word tree. Mrs Pettavino and Mrs McGaffey led the program and devotionals, ending with prayer and refreshments.

Mrs. Williams Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist Church the Baptist Church Keith Williams Sday Clara Faulkner John McGaffey Hetty Pettavino

Legion Auxiliary District Convention Planned for Mt Pleasant

The American Legion Auxiliary announces a district convention to be held April 28 at Mt Pleasant. Sixteen members attended the regular meeting at the Legion hall. Members reported 7 memberships needed to reach a 172 quota with 165 women currently on the roll. A women’s meeting at Mt Pleasant is set for 10 a.m. at the Temple Theatre with registration before. Reservations for luncheon and banquet must go to Mrs. Robert Gray by April 24. fees are 1.25 for luncheon and 2.25 for banquet. Delegates listed include Mrs Norman Schoonover and others. alternates named.

U Go George Jarrard Eastern Star Lodge Masonic Temple Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Er. J. Blatter Christian Women's Fellowship Clyde Hillhouse Plant and Bulb Exchange Karl Frederick Joe Pease Women of the Moose P.m Moose Hall Jennie Adams Joe Cochran K. of C WSCS C. B. Reed Will E. Jones Nina Bowers Circle John Caldwell Monroe HH Club Walter Horning Pleasant Hill Christian Women’s Fellowship Echurch Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Mt Pleasant Temple Theatre Robert Gray Box Norman Schoonover Oscar Lane S. W. Easter Fred Downing Maynard Brown Charles Maver Minnie Miller Dale Booth Wendell Shaffer R. J. Tanner Martin Whittaker John Whittaker Thomas Tanner William P. Barth

Guest Day at American Home Highlights Tea Serving Talk

Guest Day Tuesday held at Wes. Bo Hammer with about forty attendees. Nominating committee named Mrs. KE Stutsman leader, Mrs. Hugh McCleery assistant, and Mrs. Harve P. Wilson secretary. Appointed to the program committee were Mrs. Lindenmeyer, Mrs. Neal Burton, and Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Horak spoke and Mrs. Paul Horak demonstrated serving options with tea and coffee.

American Home Il Wes Bo Bo Hammer KE. FE. Stutsman Hugh McCleery Harve P. Wilson Fred Lindenmeyer Neal Burton Wilson

Dainties Shared at Ladies Gathering Topics and Treats

Mrs Stutsman discussed whether friends like to visit you while Mrs Sullivan spoke on new foods to try. The remarks reflect a social club event where hospitality and culinary trends were the focus of conversation.

Arildsen and Stanhope Family Help Mae Dawson Celebrate

Mr and Mrs W A Arildsen and their son Richard along with Mr and Mrs Rd Stanhope of Waterloo visited Sunday to assist Mae Dawson in marking her birthday. Arildsen is Dawson’s daughter.

W. A. Arildsen Richard Rd Stanhope Waterloo Mae Dawson Mrs. Arildsen Dawson

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