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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

3

Pupil Piano Recital Featuring Edith Shields Students

The pupils of Mrs. Edith M. Shields presented a piano recital last evening with a varied program. Performers included Lois Ann Boettcher, Catherine Pratt, Blake, Linda Dee Stewart, Janice Laubach, Beverly Goff, Deidre Miller, Patricia Berry, Jane Whitehead, Cathy Cane, Suzanne Noonan, Judy Fern, Donna Blatter, David Stephens, Kathleen Stephens, Barbara Stephens, Nancy Gastman, Charlotte Berry, Marlene Blick, Joyce Graf, and others under Mrs. Shields’ guidance.

Lois Ann Boettcher Catherine Pratt Shields Bravige Catatune Ee Blake Linda Dee Stewart Little Brother Thompson Janice Laubach Beverly Goff Ei Deidre Miller Happy Farmer Schumann Patricia Berry Shields Ial Evier Maurine Stephens Omiontais Jane Whitehead Richard Boettcher Shields Cathy Cane Capers Pat Ao Suzanne Noonan Doug Connell Judy Fern Toad Stain Donna Blatter Shields Rolseth David Stephens Alder Barbara Stephens de Leone Marlene Blick Martha Stephens Shields Bereeuse Godard Nancy Burham Gurlitt Charlotte Berry Dittenhaver Joyce Graf

Pupils Present Piano Recital Under Mrs Stone at Lorden Studio

About 35 parents and friends attended a piano recital by the pupils of Mary B Stone in the Lorden studio. Performers included Thompson, Zucca, Kauffman, Lemmon, Ramsey, Godwin, Swanson, Loveless, Shalla, Leet, Wehr, McConnell, Davison, Oberg, Conner, Alliman, Boyd, Johnson, McLaughlin, and McCleery among others. The program featured solos, duets, and group pieces such as Signs of Spring and Turkey in the Straw, with works by Schumann, Koehler, Grieg, Mendelssohn, and others.

Mary B. Stone Lorden Jurrio Thompson Thompson Twilight Manna Zucca Joyce Kauffman Joe Lemmon Ramsey Crest D. Thompson Enid McConnell Butterfly Thompson Frances Ann Godwin Karen Swanson Rowe Jean Betty Alliman Wright Nancy Conner Evenin Koehler Betty Boyd Betty Logan Grieg Carla Johnson Margarette McCleery Mendelssohn Mary Rita McLaughlin

Pictures Shown of Trip to California

The White Way club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Edgar Stewart. Fifteen members attended and guests included Mrs. Roy Gardner Mrs. Walter Jauer Margaret Smith Mrs. James Stancer and Rosemary. Mrs. Hward Stewart spoke on her California trip and showed photos. A flower and bulb exchange followed. Lunch was served by Mrs. Howard Stewart Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Keith Stewart. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Robert Eckles.

White Way Club Edgar Stewart Roy Gardner Walter Jauer Margaret Smith James Stancer Rosemary Cancer Fund Hward Stewart California Howard Stewart Bauer Keith Stewart Robert Eckles

Dora Hanson Weds William W Phillips in April Ceremony

Dora Evelyn Hanson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweetin of Roadhouse TH and William W. Phillips son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Phillips were married at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 3 at the Church of Christ parsonage. Rev. W. W. Williams officiated. The couple will reside in Winchester Illinois.

Dora Evelyn Hanson Charles Sweetin Roadhouse William W Phillips Cbe Phillips Church of Christ W. W Williams Merle Watts White Hall

Grant School Group Hosts Wiener Roast at Schoolhouse

The Grant school group held a wiener roast Monday evening at the schoolhouse. Teacher Leona Kaos and Lena Stewart provided entertainment and served frosticks, while Mary Ann Havel played accordion music.

Partons Grant School Leona Kaos Lena Stewart Mary Ann Havel

Brighton High Senior Class To Stage Through the Keyhole

Brighton April 22 The Senior Class play Through the Keyhole a three act comedy will be performed May 7 at the High School Auditorium. Cast includes Janet Horton Katherine Barnes Lucille Kasowsky Leroy Van Winkle Marion Dunbar Kenneth Guy Dorothy McMillen and Keith Schimmelpfennig with the University of Minnesota and several major schools approving the production.

Brighton Brighton High School University of Minnesota Janet Horton Katherine Barnes Lucille Kasowsky Leroy van Winkle Marion Dunbar Kenneth Guy Dorothy McMillen Keith Schimmelpfennig

Demonstration at W V Durst Home in Franklin Township

Mrs Velma Spieher of Kalona demonstrated Stanley products at a party held Tuesday afternoon at the W V Durst home in Franklin township. Guests included Mrs Everette Coon Mrs Frank Kleese Mrs Harley Davidson Mrs John Durst Opal Bickford Mrs Earl Long and Mrs Marion Augustine. Mrs Durst served refreshments. Mrs Long received a traveling prize and Mrs Davidson won the floor prize for the afternoon.

Velma Spieher Kalona Stanley W. V. Durst Franklin Township Everette Coon Frank Kleese Harley Davidson John Durst Opal Bickford Earl Long Marion Augustine Durst

Work of Bees: A Thousand Bees for a Pound of Honey

The article explains bees labor collectively over years to produce a single pound of honey. It highlights the scale of effort, the duration of work, and the cooperative nature of a hive's production.

Donors to W S C S Ainsworth Show

The final list of contributors to the Ainsworth WSCS Tom Brenneman show was compiled. Merchants from Ainsworth Columbus Junction and Washington supported the event with thanks from organizers and publicity from the Washington Evening Journal and the Columbus Junction Gazette.

Ainsworth Tom Brenneman Columbus Junction Washington Tom Duncans Sorden Music Co Rothschild's Pioneer Drug Store Scott Furniture Co J. Penney Co Kunik’s Fruit Market Nicola & Harmon Western Auto Co Rapps Shoe Phillips Drug Store McDaniel’ Drug Store TI. G. A National Tea Co Peters Hardware Kiple & DePrenger Klein Wrothing Kompany Bell & Revack John Deere Washington Oil Co Lemon‘s Pharmacy Rickey Barber Shop Town-Southern Utilities Washington Evening Journal Columbus Junction Gazette

Planned Cub Scout Meeting Postponed

The Cub Scout meeting scheduled for April 28 has been canceled. The new date is undetermined and Cubs and parents are asked to watch for further notice.

Mrs. R. M. McCullough Recuperating in Washington

Mrs. R. M. McCullough formerly Margaret Griffith of 510 Baylor Austin Texas is recovering nicely after a critical illness following surgery. Her sister Mrs. Rodney Kephart of Washington has been with her since early April.

Washington R. M. McCullough Margaret Griffith Baylor Austin Texas Rodney Kephart

Sewing circle afternoon at Mrs Elder's home

Mrs David Elder hosted a Wednesday sewing gathering for friends who meet periodically for needlework. Dessert followed the activity as the group worked on their projects.

David Elder

Kolah Club Meeting at Mrs Nevada Speidel Home

Mrs Nevada Speidel entertained eleven members and two guests of the Kolah club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Steve Crawford led the meeting while Mrs Flo Cherry read last meeting’s minutes. Officers elected for the new year were Golda Jackson president Edna Quinn secretary treasurer and Minnie Knapp reporter. Refreshments were served using 75 year old china and silverware belonging to Mrs Speidel's mother.

Nevada Speidel Kolah Club Blaine Holmes James Brooks Steve Crawford Flo Cherry Golda Jackson Edna Quinn Minnie Knapp Cherry

Hospital admits Glenn Green and Edna Chadwick

Admitted yesterday at the hospital are Glenn Green and Edna Chadwick. Glenn Green is listed at 1137 E Van Buren for medical care. Edna Chadwick from Washington is noted for surgical treatment. Dismissals include Mrs John Caldwell of Morning Sun and her son, and Mrs Maurice Meyers route 3 and her son.

Glenn Green E. van Buren Edna Chadwick Washington John Caldwell Morning Sun Maurice Meyers Route 3

Convicts Aid Malaria Research With New Drug Trial

In Joliet Illinois convicted prisoners tested the drug pentaquine on malaria research. The drug proved effective and is now distributed free by the Illinois veterans commission service. Officials say it will help in about 95 percent of relapsing malaria cases.

Joliet Ill Illinois Veterans Commission Service

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Notices list upcoming events for church groups and clubs. Baptist Penny social at Al Crone home supports carpet funds. St Marys Circle and Rural Women's Club meet in evening. K C Baal Pythian Sisters host Past Chief gathering. Christian Women and Ladies parley convene with guest speakers. DeMolay and Masonic Temple groups schedule activities.

al Crone St. Mary's Circle Paul Peiffer Rural Women's Club Will Marie Kenneth Peters St. James Circle Clem Adam E. Main St Women's Society of Christian Service M. O McKenzie Kalona

Birthday greetings across the community

The notice lists numerous birthday celebrants including Myrna Hazelett aged four, Javnane Coffman aged five, and six year olds Thomas Strohm Dennis Beranek and Jerald Barnhart. It also notes anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Livingston and Mr. and Mrs. Shalla along with other individuals celebrating birthdays today.

Myrna Marie Hazelett Ainsworth Javnane Cottman

Good Neighbors Plow 40 Acres For Shalla

Neighbors of Duane Shalla, ill with an infection, plowed forty acres for him yesterday. Participants included John Shalla Jr, Preston Edmundson, Bob Merrick, Ivo Berg, Vern Escher, Hank Foster, and Adolph Shalla. Larry Shalla harrowed behind the plows with several women helping Mrs Shalla. Thelma Bopp and several Shalla relations assisted, Ed Conner refueled tractors at noon, and Mrs Leo Ter Bockhorst visited in the afternoon.

Duane Shalla John Shalla, Jr Preston Edmundson Bob Merrick Ivo Berg Vern Escher Hank Foster Adolph Shalla Larry Shalla Shalla Thelma Bopp John Shalla Frank Foster Verne Escher Ed Conner Leo Ter Bockhorst

Mr and Mrs Ed Rees Honor Neal Jones Wedding Guests

Mr and Mrs Ed Rees of Crawfordsville hosted a Saturday evening party at their home to honor nephew John Harold Jones and his bride. Guests from Columbus Junction DeWitt Washington and Crawfordsville attended giving gifts and sharing refreshments in a social evening.

Ed Rees Crawfordsville John Harold Jones Jones Rees Oliver Rees Betty Henry Rees Delbert Ed Evans Howell Res Harold Eugene Milton Davis Evan Gladys Farrell Rees Columbus Junction William Greene Marie Rees DeWitt Iowa Robert Roberts Elizabeth Ann Davis Washington Thomas Elmer Hugh Jones

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E. Shields Edith M. Shields Nancy Loveless Mrs. Stone Pole Schaul Marguerite Waltz Bilbro Beverly Shalla Virginia Leet Pattie Hami Baekett Arla McBee Reuben Raihel Schaum Annabelle Zeck MecConnel Jean Davison Thompson Alice Jean Wehr the Happy Farmer Schumann Janet Shalla Wayside Bell Oberg Phyllis McConnell the Brave Knight Ketterer Roger Kleese Burgmuller Ballade Dora Hanson William W. Phillips Grant School Group WY Mortons W.S.C.S. Ainsworth Columbus Quality Bakery Eliason's Weber and Huston Richie and Orr Ross Dry Goods Walgreen Drug Store Economy Super Market Columbus Junction Cleaners Wester Auto Co Stephens Furniture Co Tudna Beauty Shop Luckey Implements Shellabarger Drug Store Lee Hunts Grocery & Locker Ainsworth Meat & Locker Service Larry Trotter Helen Hawkins Swift & Co P. E. O' Connor Chas. Thompson Heck and Chic A. D. Brown's Sand's Miller & Beenblossom Hazeletts Elliotts Aly K. C K.C. Baal Pythian Sisters Goldie Mayo Women's Council of the Christian Church L. FF. Fargeard Towa Ity County Christian Churches Baptist Women's Missionary Society Ben Coppock Stella Genkinger Boyd Berdo W. Livingston Ed Shalla Ethelberg Don M. Hayes R. A. Beenblossom Bobby Taylor Isabelle Kennard Glantz Dale Cole Carol Elain Roth Rex Hagans Theodore Joe Hunt Dale Hunt J. H. Jones Riverside Goodyear Neolite Otoli DuPont Fed. Tax Inc M-W Ward
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