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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1950
Page
3
Fourteen Bible department members met at the library Monday afternoon and answered roll call with Bible verses. Mrs. FE. S. Hebner led with prayer and the group repeated Isaiah 32 17 But the work of righteousness shall be peace. She announced a General Fortnightly meeting tonight at 7 45 in the Christian church.
In May, the final session of the year gathers the Bible group to review the 39 Isaiah chapters studied over the year. Members plan a year end reflection and discussion of insights from the prophetic book.
A Sunday dinner at Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Livesay honored two birthdays. Phillip Chorpening, the Livesays’ grandson, turned one, and Enola Tubey, local teacher, also celebrated. Guests included Everett Chorpening, Ada Rubey, and Russell and Gladys Drury, with Drury and Drury weekend visitors.
Fred Stewart, with 55 years in hardware, is noted for deep civic work. He backed county hospital, United Presbyterian home, and Monmouth college projects, served 24 years in YMCA and 11 as recording secretary, chairs the National Bank of Washington board, and remains active in the church. His store, run now by his son, aims to keep the motto Where You Can Find What You Want When You Want It, with Dad available to help when health permits.
The White Shrine group met at the Masonic Temple on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck was high scorer with Mrs. E. E. Stutsman second. Hostesses Mrs. E. B. Ham mer and Mrs. Clarence Richards served refreshments with spring flowers. A cooperative luncheon is planned for May with members urged to attend.
The Old Timers topped the men’s city bowling league last week at City Hall alleys with high scores in team play. G Moothart led individual scoring 264 in a single game and 592 pins in the weekly series. Bob Lowe had 228 for a top individual game and Ed Sorrell posted 542 pins for the second highest series. Nine, elected athletic director at Columbus High School, is a 1950 Iowa State Teachers College graduate and WWII Navy veteran.
Frank C. Whiteley is noted as director of athletics at Columbus Junction with the announcement dated April 24. The item identifies Whiteley’s role and the locality for the sports administration position.
The game between Washington Cardinals and Burlington Junior College scheduled at Case Field has been postponed due to weekend rainfall and field conditions.
The report states Paul Thayer director of athletics announced the Diamond. The Cards will travel to Burlington Thursday afternoon and the Burlington nine will play their game here next Monday if weather permits.
Washington Campfire girls join a nationwide project selling doughnuts this week. Mrs Ira Gastman chairs the local sale outlining delivery on Saturday with Pat Fern the local baker supplying the treats. People may order by telephone at 415-R or 484-R.
Leaders of nine local Campfire groups and council members met Monday night in Campfire rooms and formed an association of leaders and sponsors for the Washington Campfire district. Mrs Ira Gastman named chairman, Mrs Gerald Moothart vice chairwoman, Mrs Earl Loveless secretary. The group will meet every fourth Monday. At their first meeting they finalized plans for a thr oughnut sale to be held Saturday and the next meeting will plan further activities.
Hospital records show admissions yesterday include Albert Hazelett Ainsworth with fractures and James Logan in medical care, Frances Duenbos tle also with fractures. Discharges list Floyd Hunt and Mrs Marvin Rinner with last names variants, while Mrs Milan Thompson is mentioned in City. Prunes vary in price by size. smaller prunes are the best buy and flavor differences are minimal.
CERTA-VIN is advertised as a new herbal formula taken before meals to reduce stomach gas and improve digestion. The ad claims relief for sufferers in Washington with 19 herbs, vitamin B and iron, available from Pioneer or Drug Store at 125 W. Washington.
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