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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1946
Page
2
Mrs William Fry of rural route 1 was admitted today as a medical patient. Eldon Dyson of rural route 1 had an appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Dorothy Walker, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Walker, was dismissed this afternoon to rural route 3 for home.
Plans finalized for an Armory field jamboree August 18 featuring four Junior Legion teams from Washington Iowa City Wapello and Muscatine competing for a trophy donated by Leon Beatty post. Wayne Chamberlin arranges the event with Max Lee providing band music and a refreshment stand amid comments on low season attendance.
Report from Washington concerns the marriage of Earl Stuart McCutchen and Mary Harris Taylor. The ceremony took place June 15 at St. John's Episcopal church in Savannah with Rev. Ernest Risley officiating. The couple will reside in Athens, Georgia at 238 Henderson Avenue after a mountain wedding trip.
American League leader Boston 76 31 .710 followed by New York 61 44 .581 and Washington 53 52 .500. Friday results include Boston 4 New York 3 and Philadelphia 1 Washington 2. National League shows Brooklyn 64 40 .615 and Chicago 55 46 .545 with Boston 5 New York 3 and St Louis 5 Cincinnati 2.
Today brings birthday and wedding anniversary acknowledgments for numerous local residents. Mrs. W. M. Beal marks her 84th birthday. Mary Walker Kendall Kellerstrass and Lt. Robert Porter celebrate anniversaries. many others observe birthdays from ages four to 76, plus several wedding anniversaries.
The annual meeting of delegates from Iowa high school Homemaking clubs will be at Iowa State College in Ames from August 11 to 14. Marion Yule, state advisor, appointed La Porte City and Washington as recreational chairmen. Delegates Marie Swailes Nadine Payne Barbara Heath and Markis Bible coordinated the program and tasks for 12 clubs.
Elizabeth Dawson entertained a few guests at her Dawson home for an informal morning coffee. Bouquets of summer flowers decorated the sitting rooms as the morning was spent visiting.
A group of Mary Shields pupils presented a piano recital Friday at 2 30 in the Methodist church ladies parlor. The program included classical and stage works by Schaum Brahms Beethoven Foster and Gilbert and Sullivan among others performed by Dar ees and duets featuring Cheryl Cook Madge Brock Peggy Knauss Mary Shields and Myron Lee Shields with a blend of solo pieces and ensemble numbers.
Mrs Louis McCutchen hosted seven club members and guest Bonnie Jean Simpson for an evening of bridge at her apartment. Two tables played with Margaret Ragan achieving the high score and Margaret Ellen Barker the low score. Seasonal refreshments were served by the hostess, Miss Simpson, and Mrs Roger Lance.
Mr and Mrs George Canott of Ainsworth announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Garth Jordan Brown son of Mr and Mrs B M Brown of Des Moines Iowa The couple plan a fall wedding Both Doris and Garth are employed at the Veterans Administration in Des Moines Doris will attend Capital City Commercial College Theta Alpha Chi sorority member Garth a West High School graduate and Navy radioman who will enter Drake University in September
The Friendship club met at Mrs Victor Peiffer's home with 16 members and three guests Ruth Gideon Marilyn and Patty Peiffer. Two letters from Rev W Allen and Mrs Allen in Seattle were read. Afternoon included visiting fancy work and games. Picnic planned at Sunset Park Friday August 23.
The Valley Ladies Guild met at the church on July 31 with seven members and one guest, Mrs. Ethel May Bailey of Webster City. A quilt project was started after finishing one earlier. Rev. Milo J. Phillips led devotions, and Mrs. Tillie Deal conducted the meeting. The next gathering is planned for August 14 and members urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stout hosted an ice cream social for 50 Sunshine Club members and families on Friday. Six guests attended including Bob Koehler and Carl Koehler. Entertainment was led by Mrs. Charles Wolfe and Julia Koehler with songs, readings, and a closing poem by Karen Koehler.
Mary Cherryholmes thanks friends and relatives for ecards and flowers received during hospital stay. She expresses sincere appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
By Tuesday evening the Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church meets at Mrs A J Wotroughs home if rainback up at the church at 7 30. Wednesday features Women of Country Club supper golf and bridge at the club house Rosemary club meets with Mrs Ray Beil Grace Hill Ladies Aid gathers in the community building roll call cites Revelation. Thursday Rural Woman's club hosts an afternoon meeting with Mrs William Bell roll call cites the outstanding trip of my life.
Miss Donna Whitlock daughter of Riverside residents and John Whiting son of Crawfordsville were married August 3 at Riverside Trinity Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a double ring service with bride in white satin and seed pearl accessories. A reception followed. after August 10 the couple will reside at 310 North Dubuque Street Iowa City.
Mrs Nor bert C Kephart hosted a birthday party for daughters Susan and Rebecca at grandmother Mrs Frank Lafourek s Riverside home. Attending were their father Major Norbert C Kephart on furlough from Yokohama, grandmother Mrs Violet Kephart Iowa City, aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Harold Shranger and Frances Cornelia Atlantic, great great aunt Mrs Victoria Griffin Riverside, and Ira and Zae Hayes Iowa City. Refreshments of ice cream and cake served by Mrs Kephart. W S C S Meeting The Riverside Trinity Methodist Women s Society for Christian Service hosted a tea for new local residents with games music and lunch.
Elsie Stout was honored Thursday evening at a shower hosted by Mrs. Donald Stout and Ira Mae Daniel five miles northwest of Washington. Guests made scrapbooks and shared recipes while writing advice for the bride to be.
A 27 000 ton transport liner named West Point would need enough paint to cover every house in a town of 4 500 to be dressed in peacetime colors.
The Rainbow girls meet tomorrow at 2:00 PM at the Masonic Temple to attend Edith Zaring's funeral. Attendees include W. M. Lewers, Martin Shoup, H. L. Davis of Iowa City, Willedene Korous of West Branch, Harry Turner and groom's grandmother Mrs. Della H. Whiting of Washington, Jay Derby family of Keota, H. J. Whiting and relatives from Crawfordsville, and Rev. and Mrs. M. O. McKenzie of Kalona.
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