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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1952

Page

2

Cols Junction Church Wedding Jo Ann Miller and John Palmer

Jo Ann Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Miller Columbus Junction and John Palmer of Rock Island were married at the Columbus Junction Methodist church August 16. The ceremony featured gladioli decorations and music by Mrs B O Roundy with attendants Frances Thompson Doris Blodgett Harold Schrier and Thomas Waight. The couple will reside in Rock Island Illinois with out of town guests from Des Moines Iowa City Ottumwa Washington Britt Rock Island Alexis and She field.

Jo Ann Miller John Palmer Columbus Junction Church Columbus Junction Joe Miller Rock Island P.m E. C. Sears B. O. Roundy Frances Thompson Doris Blodgett Harold Schrier Thomas Waight Morrison Jerry Marshall Charles Blodgett Albert Smith Paul Bell Doris Miller Betty Plodgett Des Moines Iowa City Ottumwa Washington Britt, Iowa Alexis Sheffield

Color blindness more common in men than women

A study notes color blindness occurs about seven times more often in men than in women. It highlights a gender difference in color vision deficiencies and suggests genetic factors may influence the disparity.

Are You Planning A Picnic For Labor Day

Planning a Labor Day picnic as a relaxed al fresco finale. The piece suggests packing quiper plates napkins cups and insulated containers with raw vegetables mustard and mayonnaise and inviting friends to join for a simple easy outing.

Elect Lloyd Goodwin At Family Reunion

At the Goodwin reunion in Sunset Park, Lloyd Goodwin was elected president, Verna Goodwin secretary treasurer, and Laurence Hill and Everett L Goodwin entertainment. Next year’s reunion will be at the local park. The gathering included many Goodwins and relatives from Davenport Moline Tipton Wayland Ainsworth and Kansas City plus Dairy water note. Water is essential for modern dairy plants as each cow requires at least 25 gallons daily.

Goodwin Sunset Park Lloyd Goodwin Verna Goodwin Laurence Hill Everett L. Goodwin Thomas Goodwin Cyril James Moline Delmar Laendt Tipton William FF. Goodwin Buffalo Evelyn Good Davenport L. Bk. McNeal Washington Olin Harris Brighton Laurence J. Hill Nancy Wayland David Donald Goodwin Ainsworth Arthur Bryant Kansas City Kansas W.R. Wiseman Clarence Goodwin Darlene Richard Harvey Bobby J. M. Goodwin Archie Kaufman Everett Goodwin Lloyd V. Goodwin

Social Calendar Notices for Monday to Friday

Community groups announce meetings and potlucks at Sunset Park and local shelters. Events include Knights of Pythias Monday Knights, Garden of Fortnightly Tuesday luncheon, VEW Auxiliary Wednesday, and multiple circles and clubs through Thursday with potlucks, silent auctions, and choir practice.

Shelterhouse Sunset Park

Hold Kleese Reunion In Griffith Home

The annual Kleese reunion gathered 40 at the Clement Griffith home Friday with a cooperative supper. Officers elected for 1953: Wilbur Wright president Elwood Kleese vice president Mrs Frank Kleese secretary treasurer. A short program and a battle of the sexes followed with music by local youths. Guests from West Chester Keota and Washington vicinity attended.

Kleese Clement Griffith Eldin Bauer Wilbur Wright Elwood Kleese Frank Kleese Paul Griffith Delores Krotz Donald Griffith Loyd Bauer Glenwood Lamont David Isaac Ed Kleese Washington Vicinity Keota Edna Kleese Bob Lloyd Bauer H. D. Dusenbery Griffith West Chester

Learn to Take Life Easy in Warm Weather

Practical summer guidance urges avoiding heat stress by scheduling chores for cooler times. Advice covers morning gardening, closing blinds, using washing machines, and distributing tasks among capable family members to keep homes cool and efficient.

White Way Club Picnic At Evans Home

The White Way club of West Chester held its annual picnic at George Evans home Tuesday evening. A cooperative supper on the lawn and homemade ice cream followed. Guests included Mrs Hanson and family of LaCrosse Wisconsin visiting in Kenneth Props home and Mr and Mrs Floyd Crayne former members. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ed Richs home.

HJ Club Sunset Park Washington White Way Club Evans Home West Chester George Evans Hanson Wise Kenneth Props Floyd Crayne Club Ed Rich

McNeese Reunion Draws Attendees At Sunset Park

The McNeese reunion held Sunday at Sunset park drew about 50 relatives for a cooperative noon dinner and social afternoon. Next year’s gathering is set for August 25 with many out of town guests listed from Udell Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa East Moline Britt Sheffield Rock Island Columbus Junction and Brighton.

McNeese Sunset Park Lassie Bennett Udell Nettie Foster Cedar Rapids Ira Rich George Cook David Sam Oskaloosa Calvin Bennett Kathy Carolyn Beverly Oliver East Moline James MacNeese Royal McNeese Gayle Sharon Britt Lucille Carter Roger Sheffield Joe Miller Joyce James Albert Smith Columbus Junction John Palmer Rock Island Ethel Morrow Dean Larry Dave McNeese Brighton Harold Hayes Glerilee Mary Lou Bill Bob Fairfield Washington Lyle Hayes Sandra Douglas Don Hayes Don Merle Dwight Hayes Anna Swickard Faye Swickard Dorothy Aston Floyd Dunbar Hoyle Moline Sil

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