Social Calendar Notes From Local Groups Weekly Gatherings
W F W Post and Auxiliary host a cooperative supper at K C hall at 6 30 p m Installation of officers planned Damascus Shrine meets at Masonic temple visiting members welcome social hour and refreshments Women s Missionary Society evening cooperative dinner at 6 15 p m Mrs H H McCleery Regular meeting follows Women s Service Guild cooperative dinner 6 30 p m at church Mrs Myrtle McCleary guest speaker Carol Brewer Missionary Circle U P church p m Mrs Richard Bordwell Wednesday Just Us club at 2 p m Exchange of perennials Grace Hill Ladies Aid at p m Community building Homemakers club 2 p m Mrs Ray Phillips Flower exchange Snowball Social club afternoon Mrs Everett Plecker Roll call garden hunt seed bulb exchange Public Affairs department luncheon postponed Thursday Pansy Hill club afternoon Mrs A E Spangler Rural Women club afternoon Mrs Grant Humston Jr Plant and bulb exchange bring articles for box to Holland family Friendly Bible class at 6 30 p m cooperative supper Fleur de Lis club 2 p m Mrs Verle Gallagher Plant exchange Child Study department 8 p m Mrs Tom Carson W R C West Chester 2 p m at K P hall Friday Baptist Women s Missionary Society cooperative dinner 12 45 p m at church Mrs John Dodd Rose Gilbert hostesses Roll call Easter thought Women s Council of Christian church 2 p m at church Bulb and flower exchange Young adult group of New Haven and Gracehill churches 7 p m Louise Waterhouse Bring pies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. W. Post and Auxiliary
K. C. Hall
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Women's Missionary
U F. Church
H. H. McCleery
Women's Service Guild of
Presbyterian Church
Myrtle McCleary
Carol Brewer
Homemakers Club
Ray Phillips
Everett Plecker
Pansy Hill Club
A. E. Spangler
Flower Exchange
Rural Women’s Club
Grant Humston, Jr
Grant Humston
Plant and Bulb Exchange
Holland
Baptist Church
Fleur de Lis Club
Verle Gallagher
Tom Carson
West Chester
K. P. Hall
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
John Dodd
Rose Gilbert
Women's Council of Christian Church
New Haven
Gracehill
Louise Waterhouse
Local News Highlights From Des Moines To California
Clarissa Gibson visited with her aunt Mrs Frank Bell in Des Moines. Maryie Bruegge of Brighton visited University Hospital in town for Edna’s operation. Marion Thompson and daughter-in-law Jack Dankhwardt toured Davenport. Floyd A Ellis traveled Des Moines to Ames. Out-of-town relatives attended the funeral of David Knapp in Ottumwa. S/Sgt Herman Doran, stationed in the Philippines, sent a letter home and joined escort for President Roxas ship visit. GI pullout by May 31. Mrs M C DeLong returned from Ottumwa. California updates include a Rainbow initiation in Mt Pleasant with Beverly Brown guest organist. Wade Gardner of Indianapolis, formerly Washington, visited son John in Glendale and Roscoe. John Gardner family moved to Roscoe California. Marsta Jean Gardner born March 27 weighs seven pounds 12 ounces. address updated to 10931 Penrose Street Roscoe California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doran
Herman Doran
San Fernando
Philippines
U. S
Roxas
Herman
G. I’s
United States
Wade Gardner
Indianola
Washington
John
Glendale
Roscoe
Calif
John Gardner
Marsta Jean
Penrose Street
Iowa
State PTA President to Address Joint Meeting Here
State PTA President Mrs Mumford will speak at a Lincoln school joint meeting of four Washington-area PTAs on Wednesday April 30. City Council officers for next year include Mrs Gorham as president and Mrs Pratt as vice president. District convention set for Clinton April 28 with 25 delegates via chartered bus. Bake sale planned May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln School
P. T. A. Council
Mumford
Ira Gastman
Gene Gorham
Richard Pratt
Paul Fern
Paul Herak
District P. T. A
Clinton
Worbachar funeral set in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Richard Wor bacher report Carl Keelin died and the funeral will be in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Mrs Robert Hartsell of Marshalltown visits her parents Mr and Mrs Karl Schmidt. Dallas Chamberlin was a business visitor in Cedar Rapids Monday. I Rothschild returned home after winter in California. Mr and Mrs H S Helsher of Keota were here as business visitors yesterday. Maurice Soulis, district extension supervisor, toured the Farm Bureau office for spring survey. Hazel McCarty joined the county auditors office staff. Extension program committee met at Farm Bureau to plan next year for rural families addressing food production and marketing youth farm family living and community issues. Attendees included Herbert Campbell chairman Robert Mikseh Carl T Anderson William Gamon Gail Cupp Leo Sturgeon county agent and Ruth Foster county home economist. Store your furs now at ROTHSCHILD S and learn Albrecht s Fur Protection Plan with storage and insurance for 3 50. 5716 Tu Th Mrs William Finke of Columbus Junction visits in town to take daughter Evelyn to Washington county hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Ofice
Herbert Campbell
Robert Mikseh
Carl T. Anderson
William Gamon
Gail Cupp
Leo Sturgeon
Ruth Foster
Rothschild’s
Albrecht
Sweet potatoes cooked with skins preserve vitamins
When used in dishes or desserts, sweet potatoes should be cooked with their skins on to save vitamins and minerals.
Antitoxin for Botulinus Poisoning Developed at Illinois
Professor Robert Graham of the University of Illinois developed an antitoxin for botulinus poisoning for human use in 1919, marking a major advancement in toxin treatment and infectious disease response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Robert Graham
University of Illinois
Elect Delegates to D U V Convention in Des Moines
Daughters of Union Veterans elected delegates and alternates at a Legion hall meeting. Delegates: Mrs W B Dupuis, Mrs D W McClure, Mrs E M McConaughy. Alternates: Mrs Boyd Foster, Mrs V Crul, Mrs George Stokes. Sixteen members present. two candidates, Mrs Hal Richards and Mrs Floya Bilis, were initiated. Social hour organized by Mrs Foster and Mrs McConaughy. The department convention is set for June in conjunction with the G A R encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Department
Des Moines
Legion Hall
D. W. McClure
W. B. Dupuis
E. M. McConaughy
Boyd Foster
V. Crul
George Stokes
Hal Richards
Floya Bilis
Foster
McConaughy
Delores Krotz Celebrates 14th Birthday at Family Dinner
Delores Krotz observed her 14th birthday with a Sunday birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Milford Cook. The table centerpiece featured a decorated cake and guests included her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Krotz and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Krotz
Milford Cook
Joe Krotz
Delbert Krotz
John Krotz
Marilyn
Ronald
Robert
Wilbur Chalupa
Nadine
Hazel Sojka
Anna Krotz
Jimmy
Ulsakasti Camp Fire Girls Install Officers
The Ulsakasti Camp Fire Girls met with Mrs. George Dowell for a Friday meeting led by Carol Walker. Officers installed for the coming six months were Patricia Perry president Nancy Burham vice president Marsha Willey secretary Rita Ruth Ahrens treasurer Joyce Graf scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulsakasti
George Dowell
Carol Walker
Patricia Perry
Nancy Burham
Marsha Willey
Rita Ruth Ahrens
Joyce Graf
Fortnightly Drama Club Elects Officers and Presents Original Plays
Mrs. Merritt McDaniel and Mrs. R J Kleese hosted the April Fortnightly club Drama department meeting with 25 members. Elected officers include Mrs. Richard Bordwell leader and Mrs. M B Bell assistant. Majorie Rodman secretary. Groups presented original plays titled The Other Woman and plans for next year were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt McDaniel
R. J. Kleese
Kleese
Eleanor Myrdal
Evelyn Olson
Virginia Utterback
Richard Handley
Richard Bordwell
M. B. Bell
Majorie Rodman
George Kerr
Bordwell
Louis Larsen
Dean Cox
J. C. Holbert
Bell
Tom Carson
Farm Fire Fighting Plan Urged by Officials
Engineers from the department of agriculture say the first five minutes are crucial in farm fires. A simple plan should include safely removing people, signaling for help, fighting a small blaze to prevent spread, and coordinating with neighbors to protect buildings livestock and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Labor Debate Sparks Senate Row Over Union Shops
Rep. Harold F. Nelson and Rep. Charles S. Van Eaton clash with critics as Iowa lawmakers weigh a labor bill. Nelson warns of tragedy and chaos threatening industry and unions, while Van Eaton defends union dues checkoff citing employer convenience and worker quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F
Lum) Nelson
Sioux City
Robert Blue
Iowa
Charles S. van Eaton
Maypole party cake and fruit desserts feature spring centerpiece
A Maypole party cake combines angel food cake with whipped cream and peach preserves. It centers a miniature Maypole and uses pastel decorations. variations include Banana Rhubarb Betty and Eggs n Chips layered with mushroom sauce, all served hot with cream or ice cream.
Believe Murray Will Talk Merger
CIO sources expect Philip Murray to accept AFL invitations to discuss a union merger. Murray, in Pittsburgh, has not yet received William Green’s bid but will consider it earnestly. Green cites anti labor legislation and GOP pressure as reasons for timely talks toward organic unity of the two alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
AFL
Murray
Pittsburgh
William Green
Green
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
AFL Executive Council
Afl-Cio
Sions
AFL-CIO Unity Talks Advance with Joint Committees
Both sides formed five member committees to draft a unity plan as they seek a path forward. Negotiations focus on resolving a central question driving the rift within the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl-Cio
Iowa Legislature Reaches 100 Day Mark in Des Moines
Des Moines April 22 The 52nd General Assembly marked 100 days today though leaders warned the clock may run beyond the limit to finish work. Senate majority leader Leo Elthon said adjournment by Thursday or Friday is likely with must pass appropriations for state operations schools and board of control upgrades on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
52Nd
General Assembly
Leo Elthon
Iowa
Elthon
Board of Control
Assembly
Local Residents Reach Birthday Milestones and Anniversaries
Mr and Mrs S W Livingston celebrate 50 years of marriage while Mr and Mrs Ed Shalla mark 44 years. Theodore Joe Hunt and Myrna Marie Iazlett have birthdays today, plus Jerald Dean Barnhart Dennis Arthur Peranek Thomas LeRoy Strehm draynane Coffman Carol Elaine Roth Rex Hagans and others observe birthdays. Journal staff enjoyed treats yesterday with Ted Woods hosting ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Joe Hunt
Dale Hunt
Brighton
Myrna Marie Iazlett
Paul Hazlett
Ainsworth
Jerald Dean Rbarnhart
John Barnhart
Wyman
Dennis Arthur Peranek
Arthur Beranek
Thomas LeRoy Strehm
Leonard Strohm
Haskins
Carol Elaine Roth
John Roth
Rex Hagans
Walter Hagans
Ted Woods
Journal
Presbyterian prayer meeting set for Wednesday morning
A Presbyterian morning prayer gathering is scheduled for 9 30 on Wednesday at the church. In addition regular Knights of Columbus meet Thursday evening at EC hall with entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Knights of Columbus
Ek C Hall
Winga's Restaurant Celebrates Nineteenth Anniversary
Washington's Winga's Cafe marks its nineteenth anniversary since April 1928. John Wings grew the business by adding service upgrades and a private dining room in 1938 to host weddings and organizational meetings across the county. War time labor shortages and rationing affected operations in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winga
John Wings
Priory
Cooks
Two Lodges Meet At Hall for Supper
Wayne Kendrick presided at the Knights of Pythias regular meeting at K P hall. A social for Knights Pythian Sisters and families is set for 8 o clock Wednesday evening April 23 with refreshments. About 50 attended a cooperative supper followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kendrick
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
T He
Regular Meeting of Rainbow Girls Held at Masonic Temple
Patricia Patterson presided at the Rainbow Girls regular meeting at the Masonic temple. Officers to be elected at the next session. Board members attended including Mrs. M. L. Brown mother advisor and Fred J. Longer Rainbow dad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Patterson
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
M. L. Brown
Fred J. Longer
Rainbow
White Shrine Hosts Bridge Party at Mason Temple
Members of the White Shrine held a bridge party at Mason Temple yesterday afternoon. Four tables were in play with Mrs. Hugh Hall and Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck taking high and second high scores. Refreshments were prepared by hostess committee members Mrs. Boyd Foster and Mrs. Sam Sigafoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
White Shrine
Hugh Hall
Claude Rhodebeck
Boyd Foster
Sam Sigafoose
Beatrice Davison Hosts Birthday Party for Kindergartners
Beatrice Kay Davison daughter of Mrs. Grace Davison hosted a morning party at Stewart School with instructor Mrs. A E Atchison and several youngsters. The Davison home hosted games and refreshments with out of town guests from Brighton and Coppocek. Sunday evening Barbara Redlinger and Beatrice Davison hosted a Wiener roast for 16 friends at the Davison home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Kay Davison
Grace Davison
Stewart School
A. E. Atchison
Davison
Earl Dickinson
Dale Leffler
Louis Nash
Brighton
Eugene Stone
Coppocek
Barbara Janet Redlinger
Barbara DaVison
Winga’s Cafe Reopens Plans After 1948 Upgrades
North Carolina notes state symbolism and local history as Winga’s Cafe considers resuming discontinued service early in 1948. The 1948 facelift included new booths and tables in the dining room and a fountain installed last year. The cafe is known as Washington Coffee Club headquarters meeting there each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winga
Washington
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Frank Bell
Maryie Bruegge
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Edna
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Jack Danhkwardt
Davenport
Floyd A. Ellis
Ames
David Knapp
Loras Swift
Marengo
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Rockwell City
Charles Darbyshire
Stanley Knapp
Ottumwa
M. C. DeLong
Roy Caviness
Victor Blattner
Max Cook
Marsha Bailey
Mt. Pleasant
Order of Rainbow
Beverly Brown
Andre Kostalantz
Jerome Kern
George Gershwin
Stephen Foster
Ravel
Bolero
Sorden Music Co
East Side Square
P.T.A
Richard Worbacher
Cedar Rapids
Robert Hartsell
Marshalltown
Karl Schmidt
Dallas Chamberlin
I. Rothschild
California
Maurice Soulis
Farm Bureau
Hazel McCarty
County Auditors Office
William Finke
Columus Junction
W. M. Finke
Evelyn
Washington County Hospital
Nicola & Harmon
D.U.V
Stephen Washington
Stephen Tel
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Mrs
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Jane
S. W. Livingston
Ed Shalla
Draynane Coffman
James Coffman
Keota
Ethel Kerr
Helen Hoyle
R. A. Beenblossom
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