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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1952

Page

2

Marriages for October announced in Peoria and Davenport

Announcements disclose Patricia Hickey of Peoria to William Barth son of Peoria. mid October wedding planned. Janet Copeland of Davenport engaged to Everette Squire of Davenport. wedding set for October 4. Both couples revealed at family gatherings with relatives present. Patricia Hickey is The Peoria Star women's editor. Barth works for Caterpillar Tractor Co. Copeland attended Stephens College and American Airlines. Squire a Crane Co. salesman.

R. T. Hickey Peoria Ill Patricia William J. Barth North Fleanor Place William P. Barth Mary Jean Haddigan Miss Hickey Academy of Our Lady Mount Scholastica College Atchison, Kans University of Detroit Gamma Phi Bigma Professional Journalism Poiority Peoria Star Barth Washington High School University of Iowa College of Engineering Caterpillar Tractor Co James H. Copeland Davenport Janet Copeland Everette William Squire Edward Squire Mr. Squire Miss Copeland Davenport High School Stephens College Columbia American Airlines San Diego Calif PEO Squire Mi Washington High School

Infant polio patient admitted to University Hospital

Wanda Sigler an 18 month old girl from Keota is listed in fair condition at University Hospital after admission on August 1 as a polio patient. The Gideons announce two speakers in Sigourney churches on Sunday morning and one speaker at the Wayland Mennonite church.

Wanda Sigler Keota University The Gideons Sigourney Wayland Mennonite Church H. GC. Finney Wayland Iir Sigourney Arthur Duensing Evangelical and Reformed Church J. M. Finney Methodist

Reunion Date Set For Godlove Younkin Carr Families

Riverside Iowa July 28 August 3 set as reunion dates for Godlove Younkin and Carr family groups. Picnic in Iowa City park invited old settlers of the Riverside area to attend or send greetings to officials Mrs LeRoy Hardy Mrs Fannie Meeks and Miss Marie Tener. News notes include illness of Mrs Joe Linsley and local visits and detasseling work completion for Pioneer Hybrid Seedcorn.

Marge Luckey Riverside Iowa Younkin Carr Iowa City Park LeRoy Hardy Fannie Meeks Godrove-Younkin Marie Tener Glen Meeks Joe Linsley Tom Cooney Doris Mary Francis Baschnagel Davenport Little Bit-O-Heaven Monkey Island Foster Bickel Washington Hilred Seedcorn Company

Rebekah Lodge Forms Committees at Friday Meeting

Forty nine members attended with Mrs. Howard Wagner presiding. Wagner appointed committees for September eats and social events, named refreshment hosts, and elected Mrs. Merle Smith district deputy president for 1953.

Rebekah Lodge Howard Wagner George Foster Beulah Hesselgesser Don Hazen Floyd Edwards Morrow Lloyd Plecker Iva Simpson Lester Laubach Carrie. Norman Otto Sheetz O. F. Sisk Merle Smith Faith Wagner Tina Holt Luther Crom

Community event notices outline a week of gatherings

All items for this column are due by 10 a.m. Sunday. Tohn Meyer family reunion and basket dinner at Grace Hill community building. Monday Knights of Pythias meeting at KP hall. Davison Reunion at Sunset Park with basket dinner. Tuesday Pansy Hill Family picnic at 6:30 p.m. Mrs Stan Kiesey hosting Beverage chairs. Rosemary club at 2 p.m. notice change of day. Homemakers picnic at Sunset Park basket dinner. Wednesday Ice cream social at St James hall. Washington Women Golf and Bridge guest day at Country club with lunch at 1 p.m. Reservations by phone 814 or 1005. Presbyterian prayer at 9:34 a.m. Ainsworth OES 8 p.m. Masonic Temple.

Tohn Meyer Grace Hill Knights of Pythias KP Hall Davison Sunset Park Pansy Hill Family Stan Kiesey Rosemary Club Rex Crandall Homemakers Club St. James Washington Women's Golf and Bridge Association Country Club Ainsworth Oes Masonic Temple

Local residents return from vacation and celebrate milestones

Mr and Mrs John C Owen and family returned Friday evening after a week at Clear Lake. Joe S Maxwell, a Three Quarter Century club member, lives at 432 EF Madison Street. Maxwell born January 19 1875 in Oregon township moved to Washington in December 1912 after farming about 30 years. Vince Tellin, visiting during vacation, returned to Davenport last evening.

John C. Owen Clear Lake Three Quarter Century Club Joe S. Maxwell Madison Street Mr. Maxwell Oregon Township Washington

Local Women Attend Legion Auxiliary Meet in Des Moines

Mrs E E Ward retired district president was elected one of three Iowa department vice presidents at the Legion Auxiliary convention held July 30 to August 1. Attending from the local unit were Mrs Ward Mrs Norman Schoonover Mrs John Whittaker and Mrs Ss W Easter. Ceremonies installing new officers occurred Friday morning after a banquet at Hotel Ft Des Moines. Governor Beardsley and Forest City commander Dudley Weible spoke during the event. About 1057 delegates registered of Iowa's roughly 60 000 members.

American Legion Auxiliary Department Auxiliary Des Moines E. E. Ward Norman Schoonover John Whittaker Ss. W. Easter KRNT Hotel Ft. Des Moines

Missionary Society Guest Day Luncheon Held At Church

The Afternoon Division of the Women's Missionary Society hosted its annual luncheon and guest day on Friday with about 35 attendees. Alma Johnston of Charlotte, national YWCA secretary, and Mrs. Tom Gray, who spoke on Germany, were guests. The event included introductions, a devotional, and business session. Mr and Mrs Ralph Borman Jr left by car for the National VFW convention in Los Angeles August 2 8.

Women's Missionary Society R. A. Acheson Alma Johnston Charlotte N. C National YWCA Acheson Tom Gray Germany Army of Occupation R. W. Thompson Ralph Borman Jr Washington VFW Los Angeles California

YW Camping Periods At Lake Darling Began Today

The YWCA announces camping for 6th to 8th grade girls at Lake Darling starting today, with a return Monday. The next period for 4th to 6th grade girls is set for August 16 to 18 at the Youth Center, with registration Tuesday at the YWCA.

Lake Darling YWCA Betty Logan Iowa City

Birthday announcements list regional residents turning ages

Birthday notices honor Thomas West Sharon Ann Armstrong Julie Johnston and others. Anniversaries include Mr and Mrs Don Maxwell Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman. Other names appear with various ages and local places including Wellman Sigourney and Haskins.

Thomas West Wilber West West Chester Sharon Ann Armstrong Boyd Armatrong Julie Katherine Johnston Richard Johnston Don Maxwell Harold Johnson H. J. Brenneman Guy Eugene Wade Chalupa Jim Rich Barbara Jane Redlinger Hilton Coon Haskins James Harter John Waters Janette Richardson

Sunday School and Worship Schedule Update

Sunday school at 9 a.m. with no morning worship service or youth fellowship this week.

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