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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1948

Page

3

Steele Reunion Brings Community Together at Sunset Park

The annual Steel reunion is set for this Sunday at Sunset Park. A cooperative dinner will be served at noon.

Sunset Park

Moothart Family Reunion Scheduled for August 15

The Pat the Moothart family reunion will be held on Sunday August 15 at Sun Set Park.

Pat the Moothart Sunset Park

Heitzman Family Reunion Held in Weed Park Muscatine

The R H Heitzman family gathered Sunday in Weed Park Muscatine for a reunion with a picnic dinner and social time. Attending were Mr and Mrs R H Heitzman and Miriam of Riverside. Mr and Mrs B J Unferth and daughters Mary Lynne and Barbara of Moline. Mr and Mrs G O Patterson of Davenport. and Mr and Mrs Paul Hellaman and children Margaret Ann and Tommy of Iowa City.

R. H Heitzman Weed Park Muscatine Miriam Riverside B. J. Unferth Mary Lynne Barbara Moline, Ll G. 0. Patterson Davenport Paul Hellaman Margaret Ann Tommy Iowa City

Birthday birth and surprise party for newborn son

Mr and Mrs Robbert Stahmer welcomed son John Bernhardt at 6 20 Monday weighing 7 pounds 1900 grams Friends gathered that evening at Fear Parcell to surprise the newborn on his birthday A fried chicken dinner followed by card playing marked the celebration

John Bernhardt Robbert Stahmer Fears Parcell David Little Henry Little Columba Iumetion

Senior Needle Club Meets at Mrs Anna Walter's Home

Mrs Anna Walter hosted the Senior Needle Club at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Earl Walton’s Riverside home. Guests included Mrs William Edwards Mrs Hubert Doud Mrs Elmo Knittel and others. New member Mrs Arthur Emmons welcomed. The gathering featured social conversation and refreshments provided by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Sars Walton with Mrs Hubert Loud assisting.

Anna Walter Earl Walton Riverside William Edwards Hubert Doud Elmo Knittel Arthur Emmons Louis F. Pruess Ralph Grantz Ainsworth California Sars Walton Hubert Loud Worth Hartzell Ella Knittel R. H. Heitzmann Wiliam Knebel C.J Karel C. F Fitzsimmons William O’ Loughlin

Social calendar highlights numerous club picnics and suppers

Community listings show Stotices due by 10 am Wednesday for Linger Longer and Sunshine Community clubs with picnics at Sunset Park and Winfield, plus Pilotburg Ladies Aid, D.U.V., Pansy Hill, H.E.O., W.R.C., and Walnut Women's Club events. Attendees bring own service, dishes to pass, and guests welcome. rain plans noted and transport lines given.

Sunset Park Sunshine Community Club Charles Cannon Winfield You Bessie Stewart Fleur de Lis Earl Galloway Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Frank Stransky COC Mae DeLong Edith Porter D.U.V Pearl Whistler Ila Cavender Madison Pansy Hill Club Leslie Gates Russell Goodin H.E.O. Club Robert Buck W Friendly Circle Club Charles Greiner Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Clyde Lambert W.M.S United Presbyterian Church Inncheon Rebekah Lodge

Rita Ruth to wed Joseph Jean on August eleventh

The hall was decorated for the occasion and Rita Ruth received many gifts at a social event. She will marry Joseph Jean on Wednesday August 11 in a ceremony at St Mary’s Church Riverside with refreshments served by sponsors.

Rita Ruth Joseph Jean S Mary’ Church Riverside

Group Plans Picnic For August 24th

West Chester meeting of White Way club discusses August 24 picnic supper at 6 pm hosted by Fr Foriash. Fifteen members attend with guests including M G Augustine and Margaret Smith. Activities included geography quiz and word building contest followed by social visits and refreshments.

White Way Club D. D. Booth West Chester Fr. Foriash Milo DeLong M. G. Augustine Delta Lee Craig Margaret Smith Melvin Booth Fred Foriash Milo DeLone Esther Booth Booth

Modhart Family Reunion At Sumset Park

The Modhart family reunion will be held Sunday August 15 at Sumset Park. The announcement lists location and date for descendants and relatives to gather.

Modhart Sumset Park

Rat Control Key to Saving Grain in America

The piece argues that eliminating rat populations could save ample grain to feed the hungry. It highlights rat-proofing storage as a crucial step in effective pest control.

America SPE

Marion 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Marion Maids 4-H club met at Jean Davison's after noon Monday. Eleven members answered roll call. Plans were made for the local achievement day on August 11. Members practiced folk games for recreation and refreshments were served.

Marion Maids 4-H Club Jean Davison

Moon’s Mass Quoted as 79 Intillan Tons

A fragment states the mass of the moon as 79 intillan tons. No further scientific context or units are provided in the readable portion.

Wayne Haury Celebrates First Birthday at Home

Mr and Mrs Lyle Haury hosted relatives and friends for Wayne Haurys first birthday party at their home Ice cream and cake were served and the honoree received many gifts Guests included Dayton Eden and Donna Columbus Junction Edward Haury and daughters Iowa City C Kauffman and Joe Ainsworth the grandparents Norm Bean Ainsworth Louis Haury Muscatine.

Lyle Haury Wayne Dayton Eden Donna Columbus Junction Edward Haury Iowa City C. Kauffman Joe Ainsworth Norm Bean Louis Haury Muscatine

Farmerettes Club Holds Regular Meeting at Schnoebelens

The Farmerettes 42 club met at Phyliss Schnoebelens home yesterday afternoon. Phyl liss presided over the business session with ten members answering roll call. Discussions covered the 4H Sports Festival and the local achievement day set for August 19. Guests included Mrs. Harry Malicky Jr., Silvia Stout of Wapello, and Beverly Shalia.

Farmerettes 42 Phyliss Schnoebelen Phylliss Charles Schnoebelen Harry Malichky, Jr Silvia Stout Wapello Beverly Shalia

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Moothart Reunion Eunice Needle Club A. Walter Cletus Mellecker Henry Jean John Mellecker Paul Ruth le Jean Edward Rotenburger Janelle Mary Jeaner Ruth St. Mary's School Monica E. K. Bridges & Co Ss Ro W.R.C Legion Hall Walnut Women's Club Rapp Gotham Rapp's & Store Marion Maids Wayne Haury Penney’s Taso Base SIZKS
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