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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
2
Missionary return noted from Tehran in July
Local column records Mar garet Cowden arriving in Teheran Iran on July 29 after leaving Washington July 5 and sailing New York July 9, continuing furlough from mission work. Additional society items mention friends, visits, sales, and local arrivals in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church
Margaret Cowden
Teheran
Iran
Washington
New York
Hospital admits Ameal Chabal amidst Riverside location
At the Hospital Ameal Chabal Riverside was admitted last night as a medical patient Hayden Davis of Cotter was discharged today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameal Chabal
Riverside
Hayden Davis
Cotter
All-Star Softball Tournament Set for Sunday at Armory Field
Art Edmondson announces an eight team all-star softball tournament Sunday at Armory field Washington with nine o'clock first-round games and finals at 4 30. Rain date is Sunday August 17. Sponsors include Burger Produce T H Peters hardware the Candy Kitchen and United Mattress. Admission 50 and 25 cents. Public address by Luke Lewis. Shade, hot dogs, and pop on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Edmondson
Armory Field
Washington
Burger Produce
T. H. Peters Harware
The
Candy Kitchen
United Mattress Company
American Pearls
Fairfield Elks
Iowa City Plumbers
Columbus Junction
Firestone
Luke Lewis
Sunset Circle Meeting Planned for August
The August Sunset Circle gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Gladys Twinam. At the previous meeting 13 members and nine children attended with Mrs. Imogene Spangler presiding. New member Mrs. Alvin Jones was welcomed as the hostess served refreshments with help from her visiting daughter Mrs. R. H. Kempffer of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Twinam
William Twinam
Imogene Spangler
Alvin Jones
R. H. Kempffer
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Breakfast party honors Mrs Carter in San Francisco
Mrs Wanda Carter of San Francisco received a breakfast courtesy yesterday Morning. Mrs Fred Neiswanger hosted members of her breakfast club at Wings North Side cafe where the gathering was held with members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Neiswanger
Winga
North Side Cafe
Club and Families Picnic at Sunset Park
Nine members of the Linger Longer club and their families attended the annual picnic supper at Sunset park. An abundance of fried chicken and typical picnic foods were served. Mrs. Everett Schmitt chaired the supper. Guests included Mrs. Katie Schmitt, Preston Harvey, Nancy and Johnette, Joan Fulton, and Mrs. H. J. Brenneman. Durst and others will host September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer Club
Sunset Park
Everett Schmitt
Katie Schmitt
Preston Harvey
Nancy
Johnette
Joan Fulton
H. J. Brenneman
Win’ Durst
Des Moines Visitor Travels Through Washington Area
Frank Gibson of Des Moines visiting Washington en route home after summer study at Iowa University. He stays with his aunt Mrs. Frank Bell and with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reid Jr. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. James Vancura and daughter Joann from Chicago at Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg’s home. Bonnie Jean Rash born July 29 to Lt. Rash and Iris Rath. Stephen Wayne Bidwell born yesterday to Des Moines couple Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bidwell. Tom Quinn of St. Louis spends three weeks with uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Weiss and Rosemary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gibson
Des Moines
Iowa University
Washington
Frank Bell
Fred Reid, Jr
James Vancura
Joann
Chicago
Wyatt Marbourg
Forest Rash
Puerto Rico
Bonnie Jean
Rash
Iris Rath
Louis Rath
Davenport
John M. Bidwell
Stephen Wayne
Tom Quinn
St. Louis, Mo
Mrs
Bernard Weiss
Rosemary
Junior Police Manila Manages Child Traffic Crossing Guards
Manila reports a junior police force guiding young pedestrians at street crossings near schools. Officers coordinate with school officials to ensure safe passage for children during arrival and dismissal times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Police
Manila
TeBockhorst Kron Wedding in Richmond Iowa
Letitia TeBockhorst daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph TeBockhorst and Cletus Kron son of Mr and Mrs Louis Kron of Riverside were married Saturday at Holy Trinity church Richmond Rev W F Boeckmann officiated Wedding guests included bridesmaids and best man Urban Te Bockhorst and Ambrose Kron A reception for 80 followed at Casino hall After a wedding dance the couple left for a Minnesota trip Kron is a Navy veteran and Riverside farmed. TeBockhorst is a Kalona graduate and former laboratory technician in Cargill's Riverside area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Letitia TeBockhorst
Joseph TeBockhorst
Cletus Kron
Louis Kron
Riverside
Holy Trinity Church
Richmond
W. F. Boeckmann
Ava Maria
Walter
Reno Droll
Dale Dann
Lucille Kron
Ambrose Kron
Urban Te Bockhorst
Mary Ellen Kelley
Phyllis Goodwin
Dale Duwn
Lamont Kelley
Jarrel Goodwin
Urban Te Bockhurst
Casino Hall
Kalona High School
Washington
Kron
Cargill
United States Navy
Minnesota
Entertain Class Hosts Lawn Party at Crawfordsville Church
Members of the young adult Sunday school class at Crawfordsville Methodist Church attended a lawn party last evening at the Myral Smith home. Mrs Cleo Fletcher and Mrs John McNeill organized entertainment for 23 members and three children. Plans for another party were made with date to be announced later. Homemade ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Braden Club Plans Ice Cream Supper
Mrs Latimer Davis entertained at her Crawfords Ville home with guests including Mrs John Walker Mrs Henry Davis Mrs Mina Paulsgrove and Mrs Sam Wittmer Jr plus seven Braden club members and four children. Roll call shared vacation ideas and a planned ice cream supper for Wednesday evening August 13 at Floyd Penta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer Davis
Crawfords Ville
John Walker
Henry Davis
Mina Paulsgrove
Sam Wittmer, Jr
Braden Club
Floyd Penta
Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Names Committees
The Jolly Jokers 4-H club met at Charlene Romine's home with Isabelle Combs leading nine members and a guest present. Bonnie Brinning conducted the business meeting as committees were appointed for local achievement day. Combs instructed on sewing snaps. Next meeting set for August 16 with Janet Shalla as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jokers
Charlene Romine
Isabelle Combs
Bonnie Brinning
Miss Combs
Railroads report 2394 new passenger cars on order
On January 1 1947 the two largest railroads held 2394 passenger cars on order a figure close to the total installed over the previous ten years.
Seasonal Refreshments Served by Hos Tess Assistants
Refreshments in keeping with the season were served by hos tess assisted by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Walker, reflecting a cordial community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi ®S
Women of the Country Club Host Golf Breakfast
The Country Club women held a golf breakfast at the clubhouse with 17 attendees. The committee included Mrs. Charles Berdo Mrs. Gene Tucker and Mrs. 8 C McCleery serving an eight o'clock meal. Bridge produced high score for Mrs J L McConnell of Washington. Mrs Dan Brindley earned the low golf score on hole No 4. Next week the committee of Mrs John Lee Mrs W J Shannon and Mrs D K Pence will host a golf bridge at 430 with supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berdo
Gene Tucker
C. McCleery
J. L. McConnell
Washington State
Dan Brindley
John Lee
W. J. Shannon
D. K. Pence
Golden Gate Bridge reaches near fifty million crossings
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has served the public for ten years without cost to taxpayers. Traffic has risen from 9,000 cars per day to about 20,000 daily during this decade of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
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