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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1952

Page

5

Community club hosts Easter event and visits

MrsFladung and MrsHotle led a regular community club meeting on April 10 with a ceremonial Easter hat project, bulb and plant exchange, and a corsage demonstration by Mrs Audrey AmLong. The gathering featured a parade with prize winners and was followed by a festive lunch.

Mrs. Fladung Mrs. Hotle Bertha Durst Audrey Amlong Mildred Ollinger Ethel Stoutner Mach Donald Heisdorffer Kay Sue Ann Mercy Hospital Iowa City Elmer Waller

Mediator Seeks Breakthrough in Telegraph Strike Talks

Washington reports Federal mediators convened the first face to face meeting in two months between Western Union officials and AFL leaders to end the telegraph strike. Both sides showed no clear willingness to concede, with Western Union insisting it cannot afford a cost increase while the union expected some reduction in its package demands.

Washington AFL Toby Western Upton Mandelbauma Union Com

Birthday List Notices From Local Community

Two young ladies celebrate Sth birthdays Susan Carol Wilkins and Judith Graf. Catherine Elaine Crone turns 11 and Merlin Crawford reaches 12. Also named are I Al Sehee and J A Cochran Sr twin brother I Al Sehee from Mattoon HK. Other birthdays include Scott Orris TR Burton Dave Elder Darold Powers Mylius Coon and Robert Lo Gates Kalona Mary Curl observes her birthday today.

Susan Carol Wilkins Harold Wilkins Judith Graf Elvin J. A. Cochran Sr I. al Sehee Mat+ toon Scott Orris TR. Burton Dave Elder Darold Powers Mhyilis Coon Everette Coon Robert Lo Gates Kalona

Settlement Talks Do Not Indicate Major Concessions

A briefing notes that the entity in question did not signal willingness to settle for a large reduction, suggesting negotiations may continue at a higher level. The remark implies limited concessions unless new leverage arises.

NPA Approves More Building Projects

The National Production Authority reports a surge in approvals for April to June, authorizing 1,500 non industrial projects valued at large sums including 1,250 new ones totaling 564 million. First quarter approvals were 622 mostly non industrial projects, with 2,027 applications denied and steel shortages easing with 350 third quarter deferrals.

Ashington National Production Authority Floss NPA

Harmony Club Meets At Brighton Monday

Harmony club was entertained Monday evening by Mrs Hacan with Mrs Kyle leading business and refreshments by Mrs Derry. News includes the Berry family returning from Oklahoma City and a newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs Trabert at Memorial hospital Mt Pleasant. The Easter Beg hunt was held Sunday by Brighton businessmen.

Corrine Hill New London Lloyd Miller Walter Fisher Harold Familly Milwaukee Wisconsin Russell Bell Jimmy Bell Iowa City Jane Stamp Jesse Page Mass Roy Funston Ward Benson Ainsworth Mer Mos Seba Fleaneer University Hospital Ruby Sharp Washington Hospital Missouri Donna Kelly Kalona Marl Martin Keota Anna Davies Walter Bower Pauline Romine John Powell J. B. Carlson Bob Moods Jacksonville Illinois Dale Moody Karl Martin Anna Kelly Ind Wellian Johnnie Greiner Doyle Palmer Don Parker Ames Lyle Palmer Perry Franklin West Liberty Bert Dunbar Glen Watson We Sons Burlington Evelyn Wade Cloyee Dill Debra Cheryl Melvin Bell Ottumwa Thei Kenneth Bell Ray Crowell Pal Adams Bud Trier Michel Rasiond Herman Leo Adam M FP Adam Viola Clarence Fulton Harper Donald Heisdorfter Clovee Dill Howe Ralph Melville Seth Carri Tom Carvis Brighton Harmony Club H Hacans I J. Kyle Robert Derry Hacan Robert Berry and Oklahoma City Mathias Trabert Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant BE. L. Radmondson Robert Eadimondson New Orleans

Revival Meetings Planned Across Churches This Spring

Rev. asil G. McBee returns from Mineola Kansas after evangelistic meetings. A series begins April 28 at Associate Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul Hindman of Mineola as speaker. Rev. Earl C. Longfellow of First Baptist Des Moines conducts revival at Galilee Baptist through April 25, staying at 2325 Des Moines Street parsonage.

Asil G. McBee Mineola Kan Associate Presbyterian Church Paul Hindman Kansas Earl C. Longfellow First Baptist Church Galilee Baptist Church Des Moines Des Moines Street

Free Chick Day at Freshwaters Feed Store

Freshwaters Feed Store in Washington plans a Free Chick Day next Monday. Manager Bob Robertson says 15 one day old cockerels will be given to each adult visitor as part of a Purina Dealers program to promote backlot chicken flocks. Visitors should bring a container. chicks available while supplies last on a first come basis.

Washington Freshwaters Feed Store R Oom Bob Robertson Purina

Honor Birthdays On Saturday at Dunbars

Mrs. Omer Crawford reports a birthday party at Dunbars on Saturday noon. A nice group of children attended with games, drawing and pictures, followed by refreshments. Visitors included Mrs. Verda Gillies, Jack Gillies, Mrs. Marc Alien, and Jerry Crawford.

Dunbars Yrune Lita Lyte Ana Guay Wunvar Enuaren Date Wunvar Tovety Servea Tiappys Kroup Regey Ana Wey Fora Attenagea DryPone Verda Gillies Jack Gillies Keota Marc Alien Kicniana Wmer Crawford Jerry Washington Tt. Crawfore Weeta

Mrs. Max Mitchell Hosts Social Hour Club Meeting

Crawfordsville April 14 Mrs Max Mitchell hosted the Social Hour club on April 1 with most members attending except Mrs Hal Huston who had been ill. The group voted to place meeting dates on the birthday calendar sponsored by the auxiliary and refreshments were served. Mrs Jennie Cowgill of Des Moines is visiting Mrs Granville Love after wintering in St Augustine Florida. Cowgill is Love’s cousin.

Jack Howard Crawfordsville Max Mitchell Robert Bolaes Hal Huston Jennie Coweill Des Moines Iowa Granville Love St. Augustine Fla Cowgill

Ruth Witthoft Hosts Cedar Clippers 4-H Meeting

Almost all Cedar Clippers 4-H members attended Monday night led by president Gladys Knupp. Visitors Mrs Joe Christner and Cherry Luckenbill joined. The group learned color tinting under leader Mrs Maurice Crawford with Jean Booth in charge of recreation and prizes awarded. Refreshments were served by hostess Ruth Witthoft.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Ruth Witthoft Joe Christner Cherry Luckenbill Gladys Knupp Maurice Crawford Jean Booth

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