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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
2
A mixed local roundup notes visits and family events in Sioux Falls and nearby towns. Subjects include an appendectomy recovery, guests from Chicago, a church chicken dinner, a Mt Vernon visitor, vacations, and a car shop offering new truck motors and radios. A summer clearance and fall suits promotion closes the list.
Des Moines Iowa Aug 6 Bobby Breen former child film star to headline a midways musical show at the Iowa State Fair from Aug 27 to Sept 3. He will travel from Chicago and Miami to Des Moines for the opening performance and the show is billed as a major midway attraction by fair secretary L B Cunningham.
Sioux City Iowa August 6 police chief Julius H Myron filed with the civil service commission a seven count complaint charging Harry J Gibbons suspended acting chief of detectives with accepting bribes demanding protection money and using false evidence. The complaint seeks Gibbons discharge from the police department.
The Iowa Industrial Union Council convened in Davenport on August 6 with Allan B. Kline of the American Farm Bureau delivering the opening address. The three day meeting plans to adopt a resolution backing the national CIO stance against Henry Wallace's third party. Bryan Barrett of Newton resigns from the state council and a successor will be chosen at the event.
A note traces two linguistic gifts to North Carolina. Buncombe and bunk come from speeches by a Bumcombe county statesman near Asheville. The text ponders which governors and when popularized the convivial quip.
Hoarseness not clearly tied to colds or obvious causes should be checked promptly as it may signal a serious disorder such as cancer, syphilis or tuberculosis, prompting early medical evaluation.
Mrs William Krigbaum of Urbana Illinois spent three weeks at the parental C H Wolfe home. Mr Krigbaum had returned home earlier.
At the hospital admitted yesterday infant Dixie Steven Crawfordsville medical Joan Wood Ainsworth auto accident today Sylvia Stout Wapello medical birth yesterday Mr and Mrs William Althoff Wellman a son dismissed today Tommy Darbyshire Crawfordsville
Members of Phoebe Allen Tent No. 31 Daughters of Union Veterans were invited by Ida Cavender to a social at her home Thursday at 2 00. Mrs Pearl Whistler was co hostess. About twenty members attended with guests Mrs Nelson Thompson Mrs J D Dayton and Mrs George Brinton. Entertainers were the hostesses and Tent president Mrs Scott Wilcox. Refreshments were served and patriotic colors were used in the service. A rising vote of thanks was extended to the hostesses for their hospitality.
Thirty members of the Ladies Golf and Bridge Association met for breakfast at the Country Club. Committee: Mrs. Venice Moore, Mrs. Les Orr, Mrs. Dallas Chamberlin, Mrs. Jim Roach. Guests Helen Swanson and Dorothy Moore introduced. Next week’s committee listed. Potluck dinners planned for August 18 and 25. Tournament results noted for golf and contract.
August 5 greetings go to Dorothy Mae Putman and William Putman. Also to M. J. Redlinger Jr., Robert Lowe and Velda Mae Knepp. Anniversaries noted for J. E. Lemmon, Janet Anne Enke, Larry Dean Bush, Virginia Marlene Bongstrager, Linda Rae Little, Ruta Ann Wilson and Oscar Sheetz.
Notices for the social calendar list events from Rebekah lodge to Maxwell reunion. Activities include W R C at Legion hall, Walnut Women’s club potluck at Sunset park, Harmony club picnic, Vincent family reunion, Ann Judson circle, Grace Hill Ladies aid, Ladies golf and bridge, and a Maxwell reunion basket dinner at Sunset park.
About 65 relatives attended the 14th Davison reunion at Sunset Park. Homer Davison chaired the business meeting and new officers were elected: Roy Davison president Walter Neff vice president Mrs. Rodney Swailes secretary treasurer. Attendees traveled from Washington Wayland Brighton Columbus Junction and nearby towns for the family gathering.
Members of the W R C and their husbands enjoyed the annual picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs R Dawson located 50 miles northeast. Fifty guests shared creamed chicken and mashed potatoes, then gathered on the lawn for group singing readings solos and instrument pieces on the porch.
Earl Nicola delivered a bouquet of multi colored gladioli to the Journal office this morning and brightened the staff's day with the gesture.
Sunshine Community club members and families gathered for a Wednesday evening picnic supper at the Charles Cannon home in Winfield. Guests included the Zihlman, Witting, Koehler, Berry and Berry families from Brighton, with visiting, card games and group singing filling the evening.
Mr and Mrs Bert Booth hosted a Friday evening triple birthday dinner for Ronald Sheetz Bettye Kleese and Richard Booth. Guests included Isaac Kleese Bettye Eddie Mary Jo Merle Sheetz Patty Ronald Clarence Booth Eugene Carol and Richard Booth and other Booths.
Birthday candles are in order for Charles Mayo Ruth Marilyn Donaldson L V Hazen and Sam my Gregory Jr today. Beulah Stewart Donald Stout Charlotte Ann Ware Paul Smith Linda Lee Loveless Robert Brinning and Mrs Carl Corpman also celebrate birthdays. A double celebration happens at Mr and Mrs Albert Orcutt home for their wedding anniversary and Mrs Orcutt birthday. Mr and Mrs Ivan Hahn also celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Mir and Mrs Leslie Gates hosted the Pansy Hill ice cream social with Mr and Mrs Russell Goodin as co hosts. About fifty members and families attended the annual event. Guests included Naomi Kephart Grace Sigafoose Rose Nebergall Marie Staker L N Staker Audrey Stout Margaret Ann Stout Linda Wagner and Earl Davis and John Wagner family members. The evening was social with plans for a Sunset Park picnic supper next Thursday evening.
The Lear family reunion took place Sunday at City Park in Iowa City with a noon picnic and an afternoon social. Attendees included Edward Quinlan and his wife, Robert Flannery and his wife from Oxford, Joseph Lear and family, Mae Schneider of Lone Tree, Albert Kron and children William Edward Theresa and Patricia Lier of Riverside.
Southern farmers rely on overseas markets for about half of their cotton sales and 30 percent of their tobacco sales, highlighting the importance of international buyers to the regional agricultural economy.
Mary Louise Andrews daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Andrews of Burlington and Rodney R. Reeves son of Mr. and Mrs. J B. Reeves of Columbus City were married at 1 30 pm Sunday August 1 at the First Congregational Church Burlington Rev Deane Chapman officiated in a double ring service Decor highlights included gladioli palms and candelabra The couple will reside at 545 S Ninth Burlington. Reeves served in the army 19 months and is employed at the Iowa Ordnance plant
The U and I club gathered at Mrs. Bessie Stewart's home with ten members and four guests. One new member was voted in after the business meeting led by president Mrs. J. B. Hexworth. The afternoon featured friendly visits and games.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Lantz and daughter Elizabeth of Riverside hosted a noon cafeteria style dinner for relatives and friends. Attendees included Elvin Lantz Celia and Earnest Des Moines Louis Glick Bonnie Shirley and Jimmy Verna Lantz James Wanning Jacob Lantz Lone Tree and Harry Clege Riverside.
Five Riverside girls secure attendance at the Pioneer Senior Institute at Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant August 8 to 13. Virginia Nancy Patsy Luckey Fern Abpright and Clara Lemley comprise the group supported by Riverside Trinity Methodist Women’s Society for half their expenses.
More than a hundred attended the annual Masonic and Eastern Star picnic at West Wayland Park on Thursday evening August 5. Baked ham was prepared by the men and ice cream and cake by the women. Guest speaker after the dinner was Rev. James J. Pritchard.
Social Group No 2 of the W R C of West Chester held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Lester Lubach s home with 31 attendees. Guests included members from Washington W R C who spoke about the Mason City convention while reports from the president and others followed. The group sewed carpet rags for the soldiers home and enjoyed refreshments.
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