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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1952

Page

2

Women's Fellowship Meets On Friday

The August meeting of the Christian Womens Fellowship at the Christian church featured prayer, songs, and a program on liquor issues titled Light From Reality. Thirty-one members and a guest attended, with several children present. gifts were exchanged for a member moving away.

Women’s Fellowship Christian Womens Fellowship The Christian Church Koy Ranfall Etienne Spenser Mae Miller Mary Smith Everett Miller Lance Frederick

Hold Dinner Sunday In Witthoft Home Here

A family dinner was held Sunday at the Henry Witthoft home while Ernest Witthoft and his family visited from Los Angeles. Additional guests included Karl and Mrs Bidwell of Muscatine, Wilbur and Mrs Witthoft of Bettendorf, Arthur Witthoft family of Weota, Wayne Witthoft family, Ralph Witthoft family, Clarence Miller of Omaha, and Mrs Clifford Armstrong and baby of Omaha. Callers included Louis Eckhardt and Milo Eckhardt families and Don Wylie.

Henry Witthoft Ernest Los Angeles Cali Karl Bidwell Muscatine Wilbur Witthoft Bettendorf Arthur Witthoft Weota Wayne Witthoft Ralph Witthoft Clarence Miller Omaha Nebr Clifford Armstrong Baby Witthoft Louis Eckhar

Lettuce Buying Tips Emphasize Fresh Firm Heads

Read guidance on selecting lettuce heads with firm texture and dark green outer leaves. Tips stress freshness and color to ensure quality produce.

Social Calendar Highlights From Week Activities

Community groups announce events at Knights of Pythias KP hall and Sunset Park. Meetings include the Evening Division of the Women’s Missionary Society and a potluck at Chatutauqua Park in Fairfield. June 10 to 14 features picnics, desserts, and golf with multiple civic organizations listed.

Knight of Pythias KP Hall Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society Elizabeth Dawson Chatutauqua Park Fairfield Women's Missionary Society of UP Church Sunset Park West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Grace Hill Ladies Aid Presbyterian Prayer Service Bethel Missionary Society Don Brown Washington Women's Golf and Bridge Association WRC West Chester Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Irene Rees to Wed Mr Schmidt Sept 7

Columbus Junction announces the engagement and coming marriage of Irene Rees to Robert G Schmidt. Irene is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John H Rees. Robert is the son of Mr. and Mrs George Schmidt of Delmar Iowa. The wedding will be held Sunday September 7 at the Satom Presbyterian church southwest of Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction John H. Rees Irene Robert G. Schmidt George Schmidt Delmar Iowa Satom Presbyterian Church

Mrs Hammer Hosts Honor For Miss Bailey Bride Elect

Mrs Edwin B Hammer and Mrs Robert O Hammer entertained many friends Friday afternoon to honor Marsha Bailey the bride elect of Richard Holmes Guests greeted by Eleanor Bailey and Watty Hammer The yellow and green colors were echoed in decorations and refreshments Local and out of town guests included Clair Holmes Johnston Joe Holmes and KK G Davis Crawfordsville and Orval Miller Olds

Edwin B. Hammer Robert O. Hammer Marsha Bailey Richard Holmes Eleanor Bailey Watty Hammer J. Kh. Kunath T. R. Phillips Boyd Foster Howard McBride Henry Berde Sam McCleery L. B. Eicher Howard Freshwaters Tom Stewart R. L. Robertson Theodore Bailey Haddon James Clair Holmes J. H. Johnston Joe Holmes KK. G. Davis Crawfordsville Orval Miller Olds

Fortnightly Year Book Now Available for Members

The Fortnightly club year book for 1952 is ready and can be picked up at Washington Skelgas store on the square's north side. Members must collect their copies before October 1, 1952. The committee thanks Porter Lee and staff for cooperation. books will not be at the library due to remodeling and crowding. Other committee members are Mrs. Wilson Putman and Mrs. Richard Ross.

Marion McAvoy Washington Skelgas Porter Lee Wilson Putman Richard Ross

Clever Candleholders For Birthday Cakes

A novelty idea uses marshmallows or gumdrops as candle holders on birthday cakes. The colorful treats support candles while adding a playful edible element to celebrations.

Journal Club honors and new members at Saturday dinner

Betty Sojka presented the club secretary as she introduced new members and attending married couples. Ida Hough of West Chester age 92 and Melvin Lewis of Sheridan Wyoming age 62 were honored. gifts were given.

Betty Sojka Sojka Ida V. Hough West Chester Melvin PP. Lewis Sheridan Wyo Lewis Hough Mr. Lewis Munete Indiana Samuel CC .Lewis Mulberry Alice McAthin Washington Wye Charles Nicols Shannon Rev Phillipi Hangelica Chamber of Commerce Co. R. Gallagher C. R. Gallagher Julia Gardner City Mai Bei Glassburner Frank Gobble Clara D. Godlove Tlaskins Anna Godwin Laura Graham Eit Rod L. Gariffith A. L. Griffith D. K. Hart Brighton Minnis Hartman W. J. Hartzet Riverside Wo. J. Harteell Elizabeth Eltonthorne J. de Hays Davenport J.D. Hays Ida J. Hough G. BE. Hopping Bright Mary E. Jones Ainsworth J. L. Johnson Josth King Crawfordsville J. WK Latta City J. K. Latta Melvin BP. Lewis Wyoming Sciuel C. Lewis Ind J. W. Libe Mellie Lingo S.C. Love Wellman 8S. C. Love Wellman Alice E. McAtlin Alex McCreedy Frank Jones

Couple Repeats Vows In Chapel Saturday

On August 24 at the Meth o dist church chapel in town, Leora O Dodder and James Larson united in marriage in a double ring ceremony. A reception followed at the bride's home with rose decorations and pink rose corsage. They plan a West Coast trip and will reside on West Madison Street after returning November 1. out of town guests included Rev and Mrs Robert Dodder, Clive Miller and family, William Carden and family, and Dale Larson and family.

Leora O. Dodder James Larson Nellie Dodder Daryl Dodder Robert Dodder West Coast West Madison Street Morning Sun Clive Miller New London William Carden Dale Larson Winfield

Beason Family Honored With Sunset Park Picnic

A taurewell picnic at Sunset Park honored Mr and Mrs Charlee Beason before their trip to California. Attending were their children Charles Benson Delmer Keller Marion Benson and others plus grandchildren Dara Lee Rogers Ronnie Bales Jo Benson Patricia Inele and more from Milwalker Crawfordsville Keota Des Moines Des Moines and Washington.

Taurewell Sunset Park Charlee Beason California Beasons Otheir George Best Leason Kido Raines Dara Lee Rogers Charles Benson Milwalker, Wise Delmer Keller Crawfordsville Charles Bond Keota Marion Benson Ronnie Bales Des Moines Jo Benson Iowa City Patricia Charles Inele Washington

Wilma Grossheim Accepts City Education Post

Dr and Mrs W J Grossheim and children Wilma and Paul traveled to Cincinnati where Wilma accepted the director of Christian education role at Seventh Presbyterian Church. The family returned to Washington Monday. Church services at First Presbyterian resume August 31 at 10 45 a m. The eleventh Hendrickson reunion was held at Sunset Park with a noon basket dinner.

W. J. Grossheim Wilma Paul Cincinnati Ohio Seventh Presbyterian Church Washington First Presbyterian Church Hendrickson Sunset Park

Picnic Here Sunday Honors C. Guinn Family

A Sunset park picnic honored Mr and Mrs Claire Guinn and daughter Mary Ann visiting from Pierce Nebraska. The Guinns formerly lived in the Ainsworth community. Attending were George Lord Eva Rabenold and Reoland Lord the Glen Lord family August Zieeloweks Bryvee Lord Floyd Edmondson Preston Edmondson and Merle Smith families.

C. Guinn Sunset Park Claire Guinn Mary Ann Pierce, Nebr Guinn — Fansits Ainsworth Mroe George Lord Eva Rabenold Reoland The Glen Lord Familie August

Thompson Timmins Return From Farm Visit

Mr and Mrs Clarence Timmins return home after two weeks tending the Marion Timmins farm near Osceola The Timmins family formerly residing here also returned after two weeks with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs William Black at Martha's Vineyard Island near Rhode Island.

Clarence Thimins Marion Timimins Osceola Marion Timemins William Black Marthas Vineyard Island Rhode Island

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