Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

6

Installation of Shrine Officers in Ainsworth Ceremony

Mrs. Morris of Ainsworth was installed as worthy high priestess and A D Fitzsimmons of Keota as watchman of shepherds for Damascus Shrine No 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem in a Tuesday evening ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Several officers and guests participated with Mrs. Morris welcomed by Mrs. Richard and escorted around the cross. committees were named and a reception followed.

Hugh Morris Ainswords A. D. Fitzsimmons Keota Damascus White Shrine Jerusalem Masonic Temple W. E. Howell Clarence Richards PWHIP Claud Rhodebeck PWC Richard East

Stalder and Villhauer Wed at St James Church

Freda Mae Stalder and Herman H. Villhauer married at St James Church in Town City this morning at 9 o’clock. Rev R J Kinnavey officiated with a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside at 226 South Madison Iowa City and he works for the Iowa City Fire Department.

Freda Mae Stalder Herman H. Villhauer St. James Church Emil Stalder R. J. Kinnavey South Madison Street Iowa City Kalona High School Navy Fire Department

Next Year Officers Elected by Stewart P T A

Mrs. Lester Willey was elected president of the Stewart Parent Teachers' association at the monthly meeting. New officers include Mrs. Wade Pence as vice president and Mrs. Logan Heilman as secretary-treasurer. Unanimous election followed nominating committee suggestions.

Lester Willey Stewart Parent Teachers’ Association Wade Pence Logan Heilman Prior Fenn Gerald Moothart Homer Godwil Artemas Brown R. J. Thornton Ways and Means

Mrs McKune Hosts Sew-Ette Members

Mrs Grant McKune entertained the Sew-Ettes club Wednesday evening. Mrs Henry Godwin led a contest. Plans were made for losers to entertain the winners at a coffee hour hosted by Mrs Loren Moore. Guest Mrs Jack Fuhr attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Moore assisting. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p.m May 3 with Mrs Randolph Kelsey.

Grant McKune Sew-Ettes Club Henry Godwin Loren Moore Jack Fuhr Moore Randolph Kelsey

Lincoln P T A officers elected in Wednesday session

Mrs. Leland White was elected president of the Lincoln Parent- Teachers' Association at a Wednesday meeting. New officers include Mrs. Tom Carson as vice president and Mrs. David Floyd as secretary treasurer. The group voted to continue the ITA council and discussed the May 11 summer round-up plus an April 28 square dance fundraiser.

Chicago POTA Melvin Hill Margarette Moe Cleery Gus Mast Eddie Wipga Bill Wessler Lyie Godfrey Robert Dunbar Lester Leeper Wilbur Graber John Messmer Leland White Lincoln Parent- Teachers’ Association Tom Carson David Floyd Albert Stanley Helen Levis I.T.A Eileen Jeffrey

Mrs Lee Hunt Elected County Legion Auxiliary President

Mrs. Lee Hunt of Ainsworth was elected president of the county Legion auxiliary unit at a Wellman meeting. Others named were Mrs J Michum of Kalona as vice president and Mrs Paul Hazelett of Ainsworth as secretary treasurer. The session followed a luncheon and was led by retiring president Mrs Lee Stacy. District officers and speakers highlighted rehabilitation and child welfare programs.

Wellman Lee Hunt Ainsworth County Legion Auxiliary Group Wellman Legion Hall Henry von Muenster Clarence VonMuenster Ek. Ward Washington Ed Bushek Riverside Wellman High School West Point Biehrysi Neal Burton Ward Fred Downing Tom Downing Maynard Brown

Snowball Club Elects Mrs Knupp President

Mrs Wayne Knupp was elected president of the Snowball Social club on Wednesday. Other officers named include Mrs Ralph Herr as vice president and Mrs Fred Klein Schmidt as secretary treasurer. The meeting at Mrs Cloyd Times home drew three guests Mrs Walter Kyle Florence and Mrs Arthur Wiley. Mrs Don Cave led the business portion. Next meeting set with Mrs Raymond Whicler.

Wayne Knupp Ralph Herr Fred Kleinschmidt Glen Fuhr Lynn Ferguson Oscar Sheetz Cloyd Times Walter Kyle Florence Arthur Wiley Don Cave Wa

Taxation Topic at Fortnightly Club Meeting

Fortnightly Club met at Mrs. T. A. Michels home with a luncheon at Emma Barnett's prior. Mrs. J. O. Sexton and Anna Dawson led a discussion titled Comparative Study of Taxation, while Mr J. Ee. Lemmon reported on the city convention. Mrs. Boyd Berdo assisted as co host.

T. A. Michels Emma Barnett J. O. Sexton Anna Dawson J. Ee. Lemmon Boyd Berdo

Frening Journal. Washington Journal April 20 1950

The April 20 1950 issue of Frening Journal from Washington features local and national briefs, including updates on politics commerce and culture with period news items and notices.

Frening Journal Washington, Jove

Honor Mrs J 5 Green With Party Wednesday

Relatives attended a birthday party for Mrs. J. 5 Green Wednesday evening. Three cakes baked by her daughters Mrs. Sam Erwin of Olds and Mrs. Arthur Krause of Keota were served. Mrs. Green received cards, potted plants and other gifts from family and friends including J. F. Simpson, Mrs. Earl Simpson, Merle Green and the Krauses and Erwins with their families.

John Green Sam Erwin Olds Arthur Krause Keota J. F. Simpson Earl Simpson Merle Green Oskalosa Krause Erwin

Thursday Chapter and Club Meetings Schedule

A condensed list of local meetings and events across several organizations. PEO and Pythian groups hold duties and auctions. TV program by Handcraft TV. WSCS, women's circles, Bethlehem Commandery, Rebekah lodge, and DeMolay activities listed with times and venues. Masonic Temple events include Molay Mothers circle and Knights of Pythia thias gathering.

WSCS Women's Service Guild of Presbyterian Church Tom Gerdes Fred Reid Stella Latchem Bethlehem Masonic Rebekah Lodge Mond Sa al Sine Bible Department Otro Ui A White Shrine Masonic Temple Isos Electio Noia Eirce Das

Galloways Entertain Rosemary Club Guests

Mr and Mrs Earl Galloway entertained Rosemary Club members on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Berry Mr and Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Mr and Mrs Tommy Walker. Bridge ran at four tables with Mrs Walker high for women and Mrs Ray Bell low. Don Brown high for men and John Cherry low. Mrs Dell Walker won the lucky prize.

Earl Galloway Rosemary Club John Berry Cloyce Stewart Tommy Walker Walker Ray Bell Don Brown John Cherry Dell Walker

Sunshine Club Meeting at Mrs Koehler Home

Mrs John Koehler hosts the Sunshine Community Club gathering with three guests Mrs Malcola Montgomery Mrs Catherine Wilson of Ainsworth and Mrs Gari Koehler. Fifteen members attend aloud vote raises 35 for Cancer Fund and a report on “Orson-Successor to Nylon.” Mrs Will Richards and Mr Pete Koehler assist with hospitality. next meeting planned.

Sunshine Community Club John Koehler Malcola Montgomery Catherine Wilson Ainsworth Gari Koehler Cancer Fund Pete Koehler Orson Nylon Will Richards Don Simmering

Women Rally at Kalona by Baptist County Association

Representatives from Wellman West Chester Kalona and Washington churches attended the Washington Baptist association women’s rally at Kalona church. Guest speakers included Mary Mills of El Salvador and Mrs. O R Patrick. New officers were elected led by Mrs Logan Reif Kalona-president and Mrs Lucille Smith Wellman-vice president.

Women of Baptist County Association Kalona Wellman West Chester Washington Baptist Washington Baptist Association Katona Mary Mills el Salvador O. R. Patrick Jefferson The Baptist Women’s Mission Society S. ©. Simmering Washington Logan Reit Lucille Smith Charles McConnell Arthur Peters

Ellen Brower Weds Richard Summers Broadcast from L A

Ellen Anna Brower daughter of Mrs Homer Brower Wash ington married Richard Frederick Summers son of Mr and Mrs W R Summers Waterville Kansas in a bridal ceremony broadcast on ABC Bride and Groom from Los Angeles The couple wed at 10 a m in the Country Church Hollywood and honeymoon in Tucson Arizona then to Pasadena where Summers works at Bullock's as decorator and assistant buyer

Ellen A. Brower R. F. Summers Los Angeles Ellen Anna Brower Homer Brower Washington Richard Frederick Summers W. R. Summers Waterville Kansas ABC Hollywood Mies Tuscon Arizona Wilma Jane Brower William Rodgers Francis Sumers Francis Summers Charles R. Summers Gerard H. Summers Jeanne Summers Charles Summers Billy Summers Mrs. Summers Tuscan Pasadena Mr. Summers Bullock's Department Store Summers Burlington High School Kansas City New York City Paris

Weekly livestock sales listed at multiple Iowa barns

The notice lists livestock sale events at Kaiona Sales Barn in Kaiona Iowa each Thursday, Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa each Wednesday, Ollie Livestock Exchange in Ollie Iowa each Tuesday at 1 00 pm, and Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn.

Whittaker Kaiona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie

Mrs. John Cherry Hosts Kolah Club Meeting

Mrs. John Cherry entertained seven Kolah club members on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Nellie Juzeler Mrs. Earl Jalloway and Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger. Officers were re elected with Charles Jackson as president D Quinn secretary treasurer and Clarence Goff reporter. Mrs Bessie Wead described her trip to Mexico City. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

John Cherry Kolah Club Nellie Juzeler Earl Jalloway Charles Rothlisberger Charles Jackson D. Quinn Clarence Goff Bessie Wead Mexico City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Morris Earl Bickford Herald William Myers Vashti Shrine Rock Island Maude Schuchardt T. V Knerr Fred Lenger Noble Lenger Claude Rhodebeck Worthy Marietta Workmanworth Marion Snodgrass Donald Lins Worthy Shepherd Walter Bauer Worthy Euide Ann Swift Worthy Herald Snoagrass Wiseman Hovwell Latimer Davis Max Cook Howell William Zager Wis Long Orville Thoma of Lee Baird Harold Dunham Mr. Dunham Valeris Johnson Crawfordville Guy Cole Orrie O’conner Davis Ethyle Zizafose Russell Goodwin Ada Spencer Jay Sellers Queen's Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Courier Knerr Frederick Reid Madonna Reid James Easter Lins Goodin Rhodebeck Thoma Victor Blattner Kings Guards Will Sheetz Golda Robertson Velda Davidson Howard McBride PWHP Paul Thayer Cook PWOS Morris George Manassier Clara Faulkner Bill Brown Elizabeth Clark Payne Marshall Harry Drake Gus Cole Snodgrass Sheetz W. E. Bidwell McBride Anna Valenta Baird Thayer J. C. Holbert Boyd Foster Will Hemmings Paul Snakenberg Richards Snakenberg Ruth Bell Palmer Schilling Stella Palmer Ecards Maud Schmoeller Notifications Minnie Benedict South English Maude Schauenberg Kinross Fitzsimmons Leola Magdefray Wayland Irene Zillmer Wellsman Thomas Ainsworth Pauline Davies Crawfordsville Cora McWilliams Myrtle Poole A. C. Peterson Florence Dayton Roy Sowash bin Brown Marion Swanson Blattner Cera Baird Virgintia Pettet Bertha Roberta Shalla Robert Hein Mark Koening Louie Villhauer Jr Louie Villhaner E. J. Hermeier the Pines Willhauer Stewart P. T. A Lincoln P.T.A Ira Gastmnan Bertha Ros County Legion Auxiliary Unit Snowball Club Knupp Miss Kyle Raymond Whicler J.5.green PEO Pythian S. Eugene Smith Handcraft TV Jack Trotman Galloways Sunshine Club Bordwell Robbs Bordwell’s Washington, Ion Sion Simmering John Dodd McConnell Charles Dawson Ben Coppock Bessie Brown Hasty Cy Bush Walter Palmer Maid of Honor Rock Island Produce Co Reisters Poultryman Curst Feed Gerbers Baby Foods California Skippy Florida Wheaties Cudahy RED Rooster Thomassen
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication