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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1952

Page

2

Riverside Notes Include Visits And Reunions

Riverside by Mrs Marge Luckey reports Charles Rath and family returning from West Branch after two weeks helping move a daughter. Grandson La Moyne Korous left for selective service from Cedar county. Several local families hosted relatives visits and a large Duwa family reunion occurred in Cedar Rapids with attendees from Riverside and nearby towns. A San Diego reunion picnic of Riverside youths was noted, plus local club meetings and hospital health updates.

Riverside Charles Rath William Korous West Branch Korous LaMoyne Korous Tipton Cedar County Glen Miller Carl Luckey Duwa Ellis Park Cedar Rapids Albert Duwa Leroy Duwa Larry Beverly Elaine Melvin Dann LaVonne Karen Davy Coralville Tony Morgan de Joris Rosemary Jerry Susan West Liberty Norma Wescompe Nichols Newton Ladora Independence Denver Waterloo Chicago Lew Waldschmidt John Bulger Marvin Brown Janet Emeline Gilroy Harold Waldschmidt Connie Lone Tree Clarence Rummelhart Omar Strabala Fred Skubal Charles Skubal LeRoy Hardy Charles Rice Anna Younkin Wes Prehoda John Shebek Mercy Hospital Rnas Wes Sojka Cleo Burich Frank Gorman Robert Wilson Harold Watson Joe Birka Flint Mich

Suit Against Synhorst Transferred to Polk

Waterloo man Ernest Seemann sues Iowa Secretary of State Melvin De Synhorst for 100000 damages and has the case moved from Waterloo to Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The suit targets Synhorst the secretary of state's office and the state over Seemann being barred from the June Republican gubernatorial primary ballot for technical flaws in nominating papers.

Waterloo L. Kildee Ernest Seemann Iowa Melvin de Synhorst Polk County Des Moines Seemann Synhorst Secretary of State

The Honorable Francis and the Redheaded Mystery

A guest, Peter, plans a quiet weekend at Jud Abbott's camp but misreads a romantic web. He discovers the Honorable Francis is Frances, a redheaded British partygoer, and learns romance and social games mix with summer leisure on the bay.

Francis Peter Syd Abbott Honorable Dad Jud Abbott the Honorable Marion Crosby Frances Jud’s

Meteorologist Finds One Third of Thunderstorm Rain Evaporates

A University of Chicago meteorologist reports that roughly one third of rain from typical thunderstorms evaporates before reaching the ground. This atmospheric loss occurs as updrafts and cloud height limit rainfall.

University of Chicago

CIO Leaders Plan Political Drive

The CIO opened its political season with a meeting to mobilize support for the Democratic ticket and map campaign strategy. Philip Murray and nine vice presidents led the session as the executive board weighs an immediate Stevenson endorsement and plans to raise about 1 million dollars.

Washington CIO Philip Murray Political Action Committee Adlai Stevenson White House Labor Congress Stevenson John J. Sparkman

Shower Honors Kay Cherry Before Wedding

A kitchen shower for Kay Cherry, a bride-elect for August 22, was hosted at Carol Walker’s home with Ardythe Wead. Blue and white decorations framed tea towel hemming and gift treasure-hunt balloons revealing hidden presents. Guests included Eva Blattner, Nancy Burham, Rowena Carter, and many others from Ainsworth, Des Moines, and West Chester.

Kay Cherry Carol Walker Ardythe Wead Eva Blattner Nancy Burham Nancy Conner Rowena Carter Nadyne Chalupa Pat de- la Betty Kunik Vivian Hines Mary Lou Robertson Carol Weeks Reid Orris Jack Cherry Orville Thorn Ainsworth Jean Ann Cherry Bob Wead Bob Resehly Maxine Crone Joy Pickens Des Moines Jerry Vormash West Chester H. A. Walker Miss Wead Miss Walker

J O Y Class Picnic at Sunset Park

The J O Y Sunday school class of the Christian church held a cooperative supper and wiener roast at Sunset Park on Tuesday evening. About 35 members and children attended, with Ed Hatchcroft Dogie Brown Mary Erlenbus h Dana Prescott in charge of arrangements and T J Vease Jr slated to organize next month’s gathering.

The Christian Church Sunset Park Ed Hatchcroft Dogie Brown Mary Erlenbush Dana Prescott T. J. Vease, Jr

Dishwashing Tip Sparks Easy Scrape Helper

A household tip suggests sewing a large button onto a corner of a dishcloth to aid scraping food particles from dishes. The button provides leverage, making cleanup quicker and less strenuous.

Y Wives and Guests Meet With Mrs Palmer

Y-Wives held their final summer meeting Tuesday afternoon with twelve members present. Hostess Mrs Willard Palmer and co hostess Mrs Bill Crayne oversaw a sewing and visiting session. Refreshments concluded the gathering. next meeting date to be announced.

Y-Wives Daryl Dodder T. A. Jones W. H. Lorenzen Daryl Rupp Willard Palmer Bill Crayne Y-Wives Club

Self Reliance Quote About Child Rearing

A brief quotation attributed to Norman Douglas arguing that children grow by facing challenges and not by receiving constant handouts. The line emphasizes self-reliance and contrasts helping with hindering independence.

Norman Douglas

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