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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1948

Page

8

Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Local Notices

Admitted yesterday: Erma Kephart route 1 surgical Larry School ey 519 N Ave D medical, Donald Bell Washington surgical. Births yesterday: Mr and Mrs Ray Teel 1302 N Marion daughter 8 05 p m. Dismissed yesterday: Mrs Elizabeth Hawthorne Washington Gareth Pryor. Today: Mrs Marvin Yoder Kalona and son.

Erma Kephart Route 1 Larry Schooley N. Ave. D Donald Bell Washington Surgical Ray Teel N. Marion Elizabeth Hawthorne Gareth Pryor Marvin Yoder Kalona

Silent Auction Hosts Social by Local Homemakers Club

The Homemakers group met at Mrs. Virgil Lintz's home with 12 members, 12 children, and three guests Mrs. Leo Marie Mrs. Everett McKay and Mrs. Hal Richards. Mrs. McKay joined as a new member while Mrs. Sam Munson organized entertainment including a reading and an etiquette quiz.

Homemakers Club Virgil Lintz Leo Marie Everett McKay Hal Richards

Sid Wells Ice Cream Specialty Offer

Sid Wells ice cream available 24 hours a day with pint specials at 22 cents. Call for special party orders and bulk quantities.

Sidwel

Sidwell's Ice Cream Featured In All Day Menu

A local eatery advertises Sidwells ice cream along with a full menu including parking, chili, fountain service, steaks, and a wide variety of sandwiches. Ice cream is offered in any quantity at any time of day or night.

Sidwell

Mother's Day Candy Ad From Stover's and Whitman's

A vintage Mother's Day message urging remembrance dated May 9th. It promotes Stover's and Whitman's candies as the sweetest gift and emphasizes always fresh stock for gifting.

Weather and Market Report for Hog Prices and Forecast

Hog prices range around seven to eight dollars with a $22.00 level noted. Weather outlook shows cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow with scattered thunderstorms likely tonight and ending early tomorrow. Temperatures rise tonight then cool gradually into tomorrow.

Afternoon social and flower auction fundraiser

The remainder of the afternoon included visiting and refreshments hosted by Mrs. George Dare Mrs. Jack Trotman Mrs. Dale Roberson and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger. A silent flowers auction raised 5.60 for the club.

George Dare Jack Trotman Dale Robertson Hubert Redlinger

Cordovas Visit Phoenix Couple Plans Months Here

Mrs. Dan Cordova and daughter Jacque of Phoenix are visiting Mrs. Cordova’s mother Mrs. Ralph Scott and relatives the Richard Myers and Lloyd Scotts. Mr. Cordova will join them this weekend for a several months stay. Mrs. Stanley Mangold underwent surgery at Mercy hospital and is in room 3836.

Dan Cordova Jacque Phoenix Ariz Stanley Mangold Mercy Hospital

Garden lovers tour city blooms at Duncan rock garden

A city drive reveals Gerald Duncan's rock garden on Marion Avenue with creeping phlox in full bloom. The display is praised for its harmony with surrounding plantings and is noted as a hobby of Mr. Duncan. A Thursday dinner at Albert Simpson home included Dr. and Mrs. John E. Simpson and daughter.

Marion Avenue Gerald Duncan Albert Simpson John E. Simpson Daugh

Notable Visitors Attend U P Home Board Meeting

Mrs Frances Black and son Bobby of Oak Park along with Mrs J K Simpson Mrs Minnie Green and Merle Simpson and Dorothy Tellin with others visited. Rev Paul Troy of Albia and Dr Simpson attended the board meeting of the U P home. Mr and Mrs Sherman Smith and son of Burlington were evening visitors. She is the former Betty Uhler.

Ter Frances Black Bobby Oak Park J. K. Simpson Minnie Green Merle Simpson Marsha Betty Glynne Dorothy Carol Tellin Paul Troy Albia Gerald Megdelsen Simpson Troy U. P Sherman Smith Burlington Betty Uhler

D A P Club Meeting With Mrs Thompson

The D A P club met with Mrs Wilbur Thompson Tuesday afternoon. Twelve members answered roll call with their favorite flower. Leona Roberts presented a set of by laws adopted by the club. It was decided to buy new trays. Grace Downs was a guest. The next meeting will be May 18 with Mrs Clark Vreiler.

D. A. P. Club Wilbur Thompson Leona Roberts Grace Downs Clark Vreiler

OES Initiation Held at Masonic Temple

Washington chapter of O E S conducted initiation at the Masonic Temple last night with W M Mrs George Dare and W P Fred J Longer presiding. Music during the rite included vocal group pieces by Mrs J C Holbert and the small group. Visitors included Mrs Helen Bowers grand chaplain from Harper and guests from Kalona Keota Richland and Brighton. The chapter was invited to a district meeting in Muscatine on May 7.

Washington Masonic Temple W. M George Dare W. P Fred J. Longer J. C. Holbert Helen Bowers Harper Kalona Keota Richland Brighton Muscatine

Pinochle Club Honors Guests at Thursday Meeting

Mrs Hubert Lehrer entertained members of the 13 Pinochle group Thursday evening with sixteen guests playing a quartet of tables. Spring flowers decorated the home. Mrs Irwin Helman, moving to Detroit, attended as a special guest. Mrs Glen Green won high score and Mrs Clarence Shaffer was consolation.

Hubert Lehrer Irwin Helman Detroit Glen Green Clarence Shaffer

Prairie Flower Community Social Features Games and Singaround

A Prairie Flower school social in 74 township on Wednesday evening April 28 included a cooperative supper, contests, games, and a closing community sing. The event was organized by Mrs J W Meyer with teacher Virginia Meyer assisting. Three weeks of school remain and a picnic is planned at noon on closing day. Eighth grader Harold Darby participated.

Prairie Flower School 74 Township J. W. Meyer Virginia Meyer Harold Darby

Skin layers and tests set for Friday

Reference states the epidermis has five layers and the true skin comprises two layers. The tests are scheduled for Friday, April 30, to assess these facts.

Will

Social Calendar Items From Local Groups

Notices for this column list events and meetings for W.R. C. Legion Hall Junior Fortnightly Mothers Tea Mrs Kenneth Patterson Afternoon Literature White Shrine Bridge Party Y W C A Rainbow Girls Handcraft Coopera tive luncheon and mixer Public Affairs Luncheon Pilotburg Ladies Aid and related activities Participants are urged to attend with or without guests at set times and venues across the week.

Kenneth Patterson Boyd Berdo White Shrine Masonic Temple Y.w.c.a Y. W Order of Rainbow Girls

Women's Council Event at Fairfield Christian Church

The Women's Council of a Christian church is invited to Fairfield Christian Church on Thursday May 6. Notify Mrs. John Jarvis if you wish to go.

Women's Council of Christian Church Fairfield Christian Church John Jarvis

Community Birthday Greetings For Local Residents

Local newspaper wishes a string of birthday greetings to Kate Shalla Richard A Stewart John Holmes of Crawfordsville and Mrs James Clegg near Ainsworth Also honored are Mrs Myrl Lemley Boyd Twinam Oscar Wilson and Dale White Marion Francis Striegel son of Myron Striegel of Harper turns four and Frank Joseph Skubal son of the Skubal family shares his birthday.

Kate Shalla Richard A. Stewart John Holmes Crawfordsville James Clegg Near Ainsworth Myrl Lemley Boyd Twinam Oscar Wilson Dale White Marion Francis Striegel Myron Striegel Harper Frank Joseph Skubal

Sixth Birthday Marked for Andrea Zeck in Round Grove

Andrea Zeck daughter of Mr and Mrs George Zeck of route 3 near Ainsworth celebrates her sixth birthday Mrs John Skubal of Round Grove sends best wishes.

John Skubal Round Grove Ainsworth Andrea ‘Alice Zeck George Zeck Route 3

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