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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
2
Local Residents Attend Cedar Rapids Fair Notes
Cedar Rapids fair attendance is recorded with Mrs. Paul Houseal and families visiting, Jo Ann Chalupa visiting with Jim Marsh, Hesseltine reunion at Sunset Park, and multiple neighborhood visits. Other items include sick lists, barn dances at Columbus Junction, family meals in Washington, and visits to relatives in Illinois and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Woodyard
Pleasat Ridge
Paul Houseal
Cedar Rapids
Winifred Norenberg
Jo Ann Chalupa
Jim Marsh
Irvanr Hesseltine
Hesseltine
Sunset Park
Jo-Ann Chalupa
Koehler
Washington
Cora Ruth Swift
Ed Kauffman
W.L.S
Columbus Junction
Ralph Krantz
Marilyn
Ainsworth
Pat Swift
Everette Curtis
Hamilton
Ill
Illinois
Harry Doolittle
Niota
Floyd Woodyard
Orval Russell
Fern Woodyard
Burlington
Eugen Lorden
Cicero
Tony Kauffman
Carolyn Kauffman
Karen, Sharon
Mary Ann Kauffman
George Chalupa
Frank Schneider
Eugene Lorden
Helen Kauffman
Columbus Junction Fair
Woodyard
YWCA Officers Training School Invited by Club Women
Mrs Paul Shearer president of the YWCA in Washington county asks each club officer to attend the YWCA officers training session Tuesday at 2 30 in the YWCA community room. The session aims to boost leadership effectiveness across clubs this club year in an informal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
YWCA
Paul Shearer
Washington County
Ywca Community
Dinner Guests Entertained by Ames Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boshart and Mike Friday hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Don Paul and Mark of Ames, Phillip Darbyshire of Ottumwa, and Mrs. G. E. Mace for an evening meal at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Paul
Mark
Ames
Phillip Darbyshire
Ottumwa
G. E. Mace
Bill Boshart
Mike
Notice of Intent to Change Schedule in Kalona
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad posted in Kalona depot its plan to change the mixed train service from daily except Sunday to tri weekly. Trains 814 and 815 run between Iowa City and Montezuma. Objections must be filed with the Iowa State Commerce Commission in Des Moines by September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Iowa City
Montezuma
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Ann Tanner Honored at Breakfast Party Today
Margaret McCall and Martha Downing hosted a surprise birthday breakfast for Ann Tanner at the Downing home. The “come as you are” event featured garden flowers as a centerpiece and corsages for each guest. Guests included Ellen Gray Jean Freshwaters and Alice Walker as they prepare to return to college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Tanner
Margaret McCall
Martha Downing
Downing
Ellen Gray
Jean Freshwaters
Alice Walker
West Chester WRC Plans Convention Attendance
West Chester WRC met Thursday at the K.P. hall to arrange attendance at the convention on September 29. Fourteen members attended. The relief committee reported 114.50 dollars, the social committee 21.50 dollars and 35 packages. The knapsack fund was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
West Chester Wrc
K.P. Hall
Victor Cook Elected President At Iowa City Reunion
Victor Cook of Wapello was elected president at the Cook family reunion held Sunday August 21 in Iowa City Park. Jesse Cook of Iowa City was named vice president and Mrs Victor Hendricks of Mt Pleasant was elected secretary treasurer. The group plans to meet in Iowa City again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Cook
Wapello
Cook
Iowa City
Jesse Cook
Victor Hendricks
Mt. Pleasant
Lee Nicholson
James Cook
Lester Cook
Arnold Nicholson
Phyllis
Dickie
Donald Nicholson
Dean
Ainsworth
Donald Shull
Will Owen
Harold
George Parizek
Karen Kay
Lone Tree
Otto Eden
Verlee
Muscatine
Homer Davis
Frances Ann
Crawfordsville
Sandra
Vera Willey
Burlington
Hendricks
Mixers at YWCA Room Tuesday for Game Night
The YWCA Mixers will meet in the YWCA room Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a game night. Swimming will be available. Plans will be discussed for starting craft groups in fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywca Room
YWCA
Baptist Missionary Picnic at Sunset Park
The Sunset Park gathering of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society was hosted by Mrs. Homer Lowry and Mrs. Joe Cochran Jr. Attendees included Mrs. Ben Adamec and others. Devotions cited St. Matthew Chapter five, a China mission letter was read, and White Cross Home quota report was presented. Twenty five members joined in games and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Adamec
Scott Wilcox
Perry Hayes
Baptist Church Women's Missionary Society
Sunset Park
Homer Lowry
Joe Cochran Jr
Vance Currier
J. N. Dodd
Oscar Burham
E. H. Messer
St. Matthew
Messer
Bertha Lang
Pingyanghsien
China
Miss Lang
A. A. Vince
George Genkinger
White Cross
Leona Evans
Pueblo
Colo
Richard Weeks
Burham
Charles McConnell
Pink Blue Shower at Kalona for Mrs Yoder
Mrs Gordon Engstrom and Mrs Harold Peterseim co hosted a pink and blue shower at the latter home Tuesday evening in Mrs Weldon C Yoder's honor. Prizes went to Mrs Don Miller and Mrs Donald Thompson. Gifts were presented by Connie Peterseim. Guests included Mrs C B Moomey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Gordon Engstrom, Jr
Harold Peterseim
Weldon C. Yod
Don Miller
Donald Thompson
Connie Peterseim
Yoder
C. B. Moomey
S. W. Yoder
Vera Strickler
Marie Jackson
Ford Skola
Vernon Weaver
Marvin
Yode
Eugene Way
Jay Hanson
Edwin Morgan
Lowell Peck
Vernon Hartzler
Entertains Class at Party in Murdock Home
Mary Ann Miller of Chicago hosted Mrs. James Arnold's Sunday school class from the Christian Tabernacle at a party in the Murdock home. Guests included Mr. Arnold, two daughters, the Murdocks, and Rose Marie Biliske. Outdoor games and Bible quizzes plus hymn contests and group singing followed by refreshments served by the Murdocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Miller
Chicago
Charles Murdock
James Arnold
Christian Tabernacle
Murdock
Tire extinguisher should be standard for every home
A tire extinguisher is urged as essential safety equipment for all households, both rural and urban, to prevent fire hazards and protect property and lives. The call emphasizes preparedness and is directed at general home safety practices.
Betty Stewart and Leroy Krueger Wed at United Presbyterian
Betty Louise Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Cloyee Stewart of Washington married Leroy Krueger son of Mr and Mrs August Krueger of Manitowoc Wisconsin at 3 PM in United Presbyterian Church. Dr George Kerr performed the double ring ceremony with 200 guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Louise Stewart
Cloyee Co. Stewart
Washington
Leroy Krueger
August Krueger
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
United Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
Edward Wier
John
Joseph Wellner
Elmer Halvereon
Northfield
David Scott
Margaret Ann
Springfield
Missouri
Samuel Kepper
George Kepper
Russell Beauchamp
Winfield
Donald Kracaw
Maisie Kracaw
Wyman
Milton
Social Calendar Sees Week of Meetings and Picnics in Washington County
A series of calendar items lists events for the week. Monday hosts a girls softball cooperative picnic at Sunset Park with coaching staff and sponsors invited. Knights of Pythias gather at E P hall in the evening. Tuesday features YWCA Officers' training at 2:30 and Mixers at 7:30. Wednesday includes a Presbyterian prayer service at 9:30 and Ladies Golf and Bridge luncheon at 1:00 with reservations due by Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Bev
Ladies Golf and Bridge Association
Bill Shannon
Nate Young
Bethel Missionary Society
Delbert Lewis
Fred Kleinschmidt
Birthday greetings for local residents marked today
The community notes several birthday honorees including Mrs. George W. Stewart Mrs. Harry Dye Maurine Stephens Foster Bickel Richard Brinning and Mrs. Homer Biri. Young celebrants include Tommy Lee Shater Lynn Adrian Neuhart Donald Dean Snyder and Donald Verne Simpson who turns six. Sunday birthdays also honor Mrs. Phillip Kneen Ed Conner Mrs. Ed Custer and John Charles Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dye
Maurine Stephens
Foster Bickel
Richard Brinning
Tommy Lee Shater
Lynn Adrian Neuhart
Donald Dean Snyder
Phillip Kneen
Ed Conner
Ed Custer
John Charles Kennedy
Woodruff Family Reunion Officers Named at Rock Island
At Longview Park Rock Island the 16th Woodruff family reunion elected Kenneth Woodruff of Moline Ill as president Helen Dailey Butcher Rock Island as vice president Paul Gearhart Wapello secretary and treasurer Ruth Chandler Los Angeles historian The 1950 reunion is planned for Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction with Glen Woodruff and Mrs Clayton Hartsock in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Woodruff
Longview Park
Rock Island
Kenneth Woodruff
Moline
Ill
Helen Dailey Butcher
Paul Gearhart
Wapello
Ruth Chandler
Los Angeles
Calif
Chautauqua Park
Glen Woodruff
Clayton Hartsock
Krueger to Teach Math and Physics at Local High School
Krueger will be at home in By Ron. He will teach mathematics and physics at the high school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger
Byron
Mr. Krueger
Catherine Michels Weds Desmond Ford Johnson Jr in Keota Ceremony
Catherine Joan Michels daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore A Michels became the bride of Desmond Ford Johnson Jr of Baton Rouge Louisiana in a 10 am ceremony at the Michels home Keota pastor Rev H N Poston officiated Hilda Michels aunt of the bride played nuptial music They will live at 73 Dana Street Cambridge Massachusetts after a wedding trip to Hot Springs Arkansas and New Orleans Louisiana The couple will reside in Cambridge pending further details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jerobak
Philip Nieft
Minneapolis
Minn
Sikke Temple
Richard Bordwell
Robert McLaughlin
Robert Galloway
Helen Harvey
Theodore Stewart
Beethoven
Black
Michels
Catherine Joan Michels
Theodore A. Michels
Desmond Ford Johnson Jr
Baton Rouge
R. D. McNiece
Short Hills
N. J
Desmond Johnson
Federated Church At
Keota
Hilda Michels
Muscatine
Cambridge
Hot Springs
Ark
New Orleans
Dana Street
Mass
Delta Zeta Sorcerty
Iowa State College
PEO Sisterhood
Charity Hospital
Thirty-Five Women Attend Council Meeting
Thirty-five ladies attended the Women's Council of the Christian church meeting Friday evening. Mae Davis led devotions and spoke on People of Nations. Mrs. Ray Rathmel reviewed Crusade. President Mrs. Bill Crayne presided. Rev. T. C. Polk discussed the south trip. Group 38 members served refreshments. next meeting is Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
The
Christian Church
Mae Davis
Miss Davis
People of Nations
Ray Rathmel
Bill Crayne
T. C. Polk
South
Everette Beenblossom
Leonard Wheatley
Bessie Tucker
Buel Fortney
Joint Circle Meeting Hosted by Mrs Sowden
Mrs Sowden hosted a joint St Rita s and St Mary s circle meeting with Rev H J Corcoran present. Twenty eight members attended as plans were set for the St James Fun Festival at the armory on Oct 6 with Mrs Sowden and Mrs Paul Horak named co chairmen and a committee listing several members. Refreshments followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita's
St. Mary’s
Harry Sowden
H. J. Corcoran
St. James
Armory
Sowden
Paul Horak
Stanley Zager
Ray Stalder
Frank Kos
Grant McKune
Leslie Payne
Hubert Redlinger
Lyle Sehulty
Earl Redlinger
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs Lindsay in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Albert Lindsay Jr the former Ruth Cunningham of Washington was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the St James Methodist church social parlor Cedar Rapids. The hostess was Mrs A E Lindsay mother in law of the guest of honor. Special guests included Mrs Floyd Hinshaw and Betty Cunningham. Other out of town teachers Cleda Wellborn and Patricia Smith attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lindsay Jr
Ruth Cunningham
Washington
St. James Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
A. E. Lindsay
Floyd Hinshaw
St. James
Betty Cunningham
John Cunningham
Virginia
Cleda Wellborn
Cantril
Patricia Smith
Bloomfield
Lindsay Jr
McKinley High School
Mrs Joe West Honored at Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs Joe West was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower Friday afternoon at her mother's home, hosted by Ladies of the Christian Tabernacle. Prizes were awarded to Mrs W J Stevens, Mrs Clinton Hertig, Mrs Fred Bickhart, and Mrs West. the hostess was assisted by Mrs Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe West
Shower
George Westen
the Christian Tabernacle
W. J. Stevens
Clinton Hertig
Fred Bickhart
West
Stevens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cr.e Schmitt
O. EK
Wolf’s Flower
Perry Swift
Jennings
Kan
Kensington
Helen
Wilmer Kauffman Home
Werner
Wilmer Kauffman
Leonard Worrell
Beulah Heck
Guy Eisele
Jimmy
Homer Earnest
Gerry
Vicki
Rosemary Koehler
Spout Sauris
Don Whitlatch
Don
Mrs. Whitlatch
Billie
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Paul R. Horak
WRC
Elect Victor Cook
Baptist Society
Mildred Stewart
Elizabeth Brown
New York
Phyllis Galloway
Richard Stewart Bordwell
Elmer Halverson
Stewart
Carol Brewer
Joe Wolfe
Robert Crone
Earl Galloway
Golia Miller
Donald Stout
Jay Brewer
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Donna Wylie
Ruth Miller
Ruth Brewer
Donald Meier
Eagle Grove
Ralph Keeese
Eugene Martin
Arthur Duensing
William McConnell Sr
Donald Palmer Benblossom
Washington High School
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Minnesota
Ken Rene
Mr. and
Mrs
Erage
Knights of Pythias
P. Hall
George W. Stewart
Sandra Jean Lay
Sara Jane MecKone
Donald Verne Simpson
William Duncan
Thomas Dunecon
Homer Biri
Crane Oxford
Oxford Lavatory
Crestmont
Carson
Ralph Minder
Vincent Harris
Desmond F. Johnson, Jr
Mrs. Sowden
Joint Circle
Lindsay
F. B. Miller
Harry
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Washington, Lowa
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