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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1952

Page

2

Demonstrations by 4-H Girls Schedule Announced

Washington county 4-H girls set up window exhibits and plan a Junior Achievement show at the armory with judging on Wednesday and demonstrations Thursday. Activities include a Brucellosis film, a full demonstration program led by Muriel Collier, and various entertainment numbers throughout the day.

Washington County 4-H Armory Edna Hem Bloomfield County Health Unit Bang Muriel Collier County Home Economist Donna Mary Joanne Friese Good Luck Club Madeline Genevieve Redeker Donna Sojka Jarol Sandra Ornduff Watty Kash Jolly Cinderella Players

Moot Hart family reunion at Sunset Park

The annual Moot Hart families reunion will be held at Sunset Park on Sunday August 17 with a basket dinner served at noon.

Moothart Sunset Park

Oregon Coast Onyx Agates Among World's Best Stones

A notable find along the Oregon coast features onyx agates praised as among the finest in the world. Geologists and collectors highlight their quality and accessibility, drawing attention to coastal sites and potential for local mining and display.

Oregon Coast

Tomonis Brown's Camp Adventure Sparks Extended Weeks

Chicago youth Tomonis Brown son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown enjoys a one week camp then requests two more weeks after telephoning his grandfather Granda Chas Brown. Grandfather accommodates and Brown ends with a third week of camping proving himself a persuasive young salesman.

Tomonis Brown Wayne Brown Chicago Aun Bus Westermark Granda Chas. Brown Grandpa Tommy

WRC Holds Regular Meeting with Picnic Set for August 8

The Woman's Relief Corps held its Saturday meeting with 24 sick calls reported and plans for an August 8 picnic at Sunset Park pavilion. Committee members for upcoming events include Eliza Brock Dora Boler Vina Be blossom Dora Wageoner Mary Waegoner Marie Baker Stella Genkinger Cecile Kephart Tele Crom Edith Weidner and Dora Boler.

Woman's Relief Corps Harold Brock Eliza Brock Dora Boler Vina Beooblossom Dora Wageoner Mary Waegoner Marie Baker Stella Genkinger Cecile Kephart Tele Crom Edith Weidner Relief Corps Sunset Park Ledon Hall Rhinda Coppock Marie Dacher Beth

Bride to Be Honored At Riverside Shower

A Sunday afternoon shower at Riverside Community Center honored Betty Sojka, bride elect for August 30, with bridal games, advice, piano by Lucille Knotek, and an apron signing. Winners include Mrs. George Horn and Mrs. Charles Chalupa. door prize went to Mrs. Joe Nelson. Guests included Mrs. Harry Lyon of Rock Island, TL, and relatives who helped serve.

Riverside Community Center Betty Sojku Lucille Knotek Harry Lyon Rock Island George Horn Charles Chalupa Curtis Figgins Donne Sojka Carl Wos Joe Nelson

Surprise Birthday Supper for Mrs Zeck

A surprise birthday supper was held Sunday evening at the George Zeck home honoring Mrs. Ralph Zeck with friends and well wishers in attendance.

Mrs. Zeck Strueper George Zeck

Zeek Family Birthday Celebration and Anniversary Party

Zeek hosts a cooperative birthday supper with 19 guests and bridge after. Prizes were awarded by Withers to the honoree for birthday celebrations honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zeek and others including William Burham and the Weadineg anniversary as well as the hosts. Attendees listed include Ralph Zeek, Mrs. Burham, Pamela Gregory Brian, Shirley Phil Zeek, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Zeek and the George Zeek family.

Mee Wayne Zeek William Burhan Ralph Zeek

Community Social Calendar With Various Meetings Noted

Local clubs announce events including Knights of Psthil ythias meeting at hall, Pansy Hill Family picnic at 6 90 p m with chairs provided, Rosemary club at 2 pm, Homemakers picnic at Sunset Park with basket dinner, LBC club 6 30 pm family picnic at Fred Stewart home with ice cream, and Washington Women's Golf and Bridge guest day tournament.

Kiosemary Club Rex Crandall Homemeakers Club Fame Sunset Park LBC Club Fred DD Stewart St. James Social Hall Washington Women's Goland Bridge Association

Community notices and events listed for this week

Lunch served at 1 p.m. at the country club with reservations by Monday via Sid or 1005. Presbyterian prayer service at 9:55 a.m. at the church. Ainsworth CES at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. U and I club hosts an afternoon with Mrs. Joe McGraw.

Country Club Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple U and I Club Joe McGraw

Oregon Family Here To Operate Locker

Mrs Edna S Crile reports changes in Brighton Iowa residents. Warren Deener and family of Portland Oregon moved into the Excel Locker plant premises after purchasing from Mr and Mrs William Sayers and two children. Anamosa couple moved to an apartment in the Howard Peichard property. Sagers becomes Brighton high coach. Scheeler family on vacation in northern states. Rev Ed Prileren of Cantril visited the Stabe home. An oil burning furnace installed at the Methodist church. W S C L S held an ice cream social in the city park raising over 90 dollars. Wentworths of Davenport visiting Wentworths in Brighton. Ellen Wentworth spent week with her grandparents.

Brighton Ane Warren Deener Portland Oregon Cecil Vorter Excel Whcn William Sayers Anamosa O An Howard Peichard Sagers Brighton Bieh School Don Scheeler Ed Prileren Cantril Revo Robert Stabe Bergh Wayland W.s.cls Methodist Church David Wentworth Davenport Harry Wentworth Ellen Wentworth Crand

Local Families Change Homes During Summer Break

Mr and Mrs Wentworth and Mr and Mrs Robertson are staying at the Crawford residence near Tashington while the Crawfords vacation in Canada. Richard Morgan, former Air Force serviceman stationed in San Antonio Texas, has a medical discharge and stays with his parents Mr and Mrs Jaives Morgan and Mrs Morgan.

Asher Robertson Tashington Crawfords Canada Richard Morgan Air Force San Antonio Texas Mrs. Morgan Mrs Jaives Morgan

Sergeant Thompson Returns From Korea After 50 Missions

Sgt J E Thompson arrived in Columbus Junction after serving in Korea where he completed 50 missions. The Columbus canning factory run by Kenneth McCoy prepares to start the tomato packing season with local farmers and workers employed at the plant. Jr and Mrs Allen Kreimp of

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Aug James Bk. Thompson Air Corps Korea Columbus Kenneth McCoy Allen Kreimnp

Kanawha Parents Welcome a New Son

In Kanawha area a son was born on July 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Kanawha formerly of the locality. 4-H Clover Leaf Four-H girls plan a bake sale at Stone's furniture store on August 6. Mrs. Fred Asmus visited Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Lowe from Manning. Lieut. and Mrs. Kirk Stratten of Falls Church Virginia visited the Strattens' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hesseltine of Conesville welcome a daughter born July 27. Mr. and Mrs. Dean McCulley greet a son born July 26 at Bellevue Hospital in Muscatine.

Kanawha Clover Leaf Stone's Furniture Store Fred Asmus Manning H. C. Lowe Kirk Stratten Falls Church Hugh Morris Larry Hesseltine Conesville Dean McCulley Bellevue Hospital Muscatine

Fruit Salad Dressing with Canned Fruits

A simple dressing idea using juices from canned pineapple pear and apricot and cherry fruits. Whip cream into a light mixture and fold in the fruit juices for a creamy dressing. A handful of ground nuts adds a pleasant crunch to the salad.

Professionalism In Norfolk Defeats Harvard Debating Team

In Norfolk Massachusetts two state prison inmates argued for welfare state support and defeated two members of the Harvard debating society in a debate on national policies.

Norfolk Mass Harvard Debating Society

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Belle Day County 4-H Shirley Escher Patricia Horak Farinerettes Madeline Redeker Dorothy Coakley Nancy Schnicker Helen Lukavekys Marion Wand Blattner Mary Galloway Beverly Willson Wynne Petratz Busy Bees Judy Stoutner Donna Thatcher Sara Young Joan Eagle Isabelle Ooth Phyllis Martin Pegey Stewart Phyllis Lowe JoAnn McNeill Perky Tilsow Ruth Augustine Patty Sheetz Jolly Jok Phyllis Anderson Joyee Suter Joyer Rower Saree Trotman Shirley Becher Farmerette Club Pam Fern Pastry Shop Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Tom Duncan Tommy Hartnell Rubio Iowa Lars Washington Moothart Reunion Onyx Agates Wolf Floral Co WRC Nadyne Sojka Mary Knotek Nadene Chalupa Lukita Sojka Nancy Wollrab Lukita Ralph Zeek Knights of Psthilythias Stan Kiesey Edna S. Crile Bear’’ Front EN Machine Ke Wilson Brown Motors West Madison South Ave Plymouth DE Soto Childrens Coats GOING Jom Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth Sgt J. E. Thompson China Largo Bellevue Nicola Harmon Bioger John C. Klein Keota Homson Phosphate Department International Corporati Lifesaver Fashionaire Plastalon Hose
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