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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
2
Mrs. C. R. Goodwin planned a Sunday noon surprise dinner for her husband’s birthday and their 34th wedding anniversary. Guests included many relatives from Ainsworth Crawfordsville East Moline Stanwood and Rock Island. The couple received a floor lamp from their sons and daughters.
The Busy Bees 4-H club held a meeting Saturday to plan a dance and box supper for the late part of April. Thirteen members attended at Beverly Wilson’s home who provided refreshments. The next gathering will be hosted by Katherine and Evelyn Farrier.
A dense list of community group gatherings and activities for the week. Scout troop 32 recognizes changes at the Presbyterian church at 6 45 p m while youth and women’s groups such as YWCA host mixers and candle projects. Various PTA, club and lodge events span Wednesday and Thursday with meals, auctions, elections, and social gatherings.
Senior Y-Teen club members were guests of the YWCA council at a 6 PM dinner in the YWCA room. Mrs. Earl Loveless chaired the event with remarks by Edna McCarty and Mrs. J. C. Holbert led singing as dessert was served.
At the Fortnightly club Drama department meeting 12 members elected for the coming year. Officers chosen were leader Mrs William Crayne assistant leader Mrs Louis Larsen and secretary treasurer Elsie Glassburner. Program committee includes Mrs George Dare with Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Mrs Gifford Morrison. The next general meeting was set for April 25.
Keota group the Jolly Jokers met at Janet Rosss home with eleven present. Karen Davidson gave pointers on hats gloves and bags as roll call noted each girls best dress. Leader discussed Know Your Sewing Machine and passed out leaflets on Yin and Yang personality traits.
Mrs Dora Bolar hosted a Saturday evening birthday dinner for her brother C. R. Goodwin and brother in law Olaf Rosenwing of Moline. Mrs Rosenwing baked the angel food cake. Other guests included Mrs Ralph McCoy, Linda Lee of Rock Island, Mrs C R Goodwin, Darlene, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goodwin, and Shirley, Harold and Sheila Dee.
A Wayland April 15 report says a cooperative dinner honored Mr and Mrs Glen Miller. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Max Miller and Richard of Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Leslie Peterson Muriel and Joy of Winfield. Mr and Mrs Jacob Graber Carol Karen and Linda of Wayland. Mr and Mrs Harold Graber and Carma Sue of Iowa City. It marked the first time the brothers and sisters Glen and Max Miller plus several others had gathered in some time.
Frances Miller presided as worthy advisor over a Rainbow Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday evening with 40 girls in attendance. Andy Kelso served as Rainbow Dad during the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Suter and Michael of Crawfordsville hosted a Sunday family meal at 1 p.m. Attending were Mrs. Suter's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W Schlatter of Wayland, grandmother Mrs. C. Harry Davis of Washington, Don L. Rinner and family, Vaughnie and Don J. of Washington, Robert N. Hann and Barbara and Bobbie of Joliet, and Mary Lute of Wayland. Four generations represented across three families.
Members of the Daughters of the Union Veterans voted to contribute to a Civil War memorial at Croton near Keokuk. Mrs. Harry Pearson was welcomed as a new member and Mrs. Gertrude Brooks presided in the absence of Chaplain Mrs. Vernon Crull. The meeting, at the Legion, included refreshments.
Floyd Murdock was elected president of the Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church. Twenty two members attended the regular monthly meeting in the church basement. Other officers named include Woodrow Crone as vice president Harold Walker secretary treasurer and Oscar Barham reporter.
A brief note announces souvenir books for the Towa gathering, with one volume planned for every family in attendance. The item highlights community memory and shared heritage without extra event details.
Clarence Goodwin was honored Saturday evening at a birthday surprise hosted at the Keith Williams home. The gathering featured canasta, with Mr. Goodwin receiving a tie and shirt as gifts. Hosts Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Goodwin served refreshments, and guests included Rudy Schmidt and Betty, Clyde Kelly, Carl Kelly, Darlene Goodwin, and the Williams children.
Members of the Iowa Mutual Agent's Association travel to Des Moines for their annual convention. The group will hold a directors dinner Sunday night and continue through Tuesday afternoon. The purpose is to vent pet peeves and gripes and return better equipped to serve clients.
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