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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1952
Page
3
The Tuxis Society of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. V. V. Wortman’s home on August 18. Carol Gosling led the missionary study and Sara McGinnis headed the prayer cycle. Flowers were prepared for the table and refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Cook family five generations gathered in Iowa City for the annual reunion with about 50 people attending the lunch and business session. Officers for 1953 were elected and next year’s reunion location and date were decided. Members listed include Anna Cook and relatives from Kalona and Burlington among others.
Hanna and Levi Moothart descendants gathered at Sunset Park for a Sunday reunion with a family history reading, a sign painting tribute, and a hosted picnic for about 45 attendees. New officers were elected: Earnest Moothart president Wes Meyer vice president Mrs. Kenneth Aller secretary treasurer.
The YWCA run Lake Darling youth camp over the weekend with 24 children from 3rd to 5th grades. They left Saturday afternoon and returned Monday, enjoyed swimming and crafts, and made planters and yarn skunks.
A birthday party for Janet Osincup age five was held at the parental home Tuesday. Some guests attended while others could not make it. The group played games recorded moving pictures, enjoyed cake and ice cream, and shared in the celebration with the honoree and her sister Donna and Nancy.
Descendants of Peter and Sarah Figgins Sharpe and John and Nancy Figgins Sharpe held their second annual reunion in Iowa City park with 75 present. A bountiful basket dinner followed a brief business meeting chaired by Mrs. A J Votruba. officers were reelected for another year. Next year’s reunion is set for the third Sunday in August.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hyde were pleasantly surprised in their home Tuesday evening when several unexpected visitors arrived. Neighbors reported a cheerful gathering with gifts and light refreshments.
The YWCA Mixers met Tuesday evening and moved to Sunset Park where they shared a sack lunch. Eight girls attended the gathering.
Discussion focused on plans for upcoming year's projects with emphasis on scheduling, resources, and expected outcomes. Organizers outlined steps, highlighted priorities, and invited input from attendees.
Good Tra in Springfield Massachusetts Patrolman John Bigby commended three times for tracking down suspect in robbery case drew 30 month in jail for robbery.
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