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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
6
YW notes urge schoolgirls to attend swim hours from 4 to 5 and praise direct school access. It mentions reaching a 500 goal, guessing 1000 girls in Washington, and references Darlene Nelson, her sister Betty, Bonnie Herr, and Karen Swanson with pool etiquette antics. Aug 1947 swims totaled 1524.
Local residents share travel plans and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robinson and son Don of Borger Texas stopping in West Chester for a visit with Mrs. Ira Hough en route to North Carolina. Mrs. Ralph Martin and Mary depart for St. Louis for about ten days to visit relatives and college friends. Helen Monroe from Los Angeles to visit her mother Mrs. Ethel Monroe and siblings. W B Dupuis returns from Colorado vacation. Pvt Dick W Hartzell USMCR participates in Marine air reserves mobilization at El Toro California. Free Movie every Saturday night at Ainsworth. Bob Logan of Washington toured the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
A columnist recounts a playful scene at the town pool with animals and girls watching Skippy Brown Puss-in-Boots and Cuddl es Benell. A mother brings a baby to the pool and places it by the water while staff assist with a milk bottle. The writer notes the piece is the last of This and That and that girls are still fun.
An upbeat notice from the YWCA desk promises comfortable terms and a friendly outlook for the coming season. The fragment hints at a short term rental or membership deal lasting into next summer.
Beverlee Joy Nihart of Washington Iowa has been invited to Stephens College for the annual campus leader conference September 7 through 12. She will join planning sessions and leadership workshops and attend a reception for new faculty members on September 10. The all college convocation opens September 12 marking year 114. National institutes on Women as World and Community Citizens will be hosted in the new 3500 seat Assembly Hall. Nihart is daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen M Nihart.
Mrs. Henry Sheets hosted the Rolling Green Social club at her Keola home four miles west of Washington. Attendees included numerous families and children, with music by Anna Sheets, Mrs. Wilbur Wright, and Mrs. Dale Dunbar. Roberta Sheets performed four recitations before refreshments.
A basic development of an N-ray telescope could give physicians up to 500 times clearer views of patients internal organs in living action. The brighter image results from a unique electronic tube, described as potentially the greatest advance in x ray diagnosis since x rays were first used in medicine.
Mary Ruth Hulme of Wayland, bride to be, received two pre nuptial showers. A mis cellaneous event Thursday at the W J Eicher home featured blue yellow and white decor and gifts. A follow up party Monday at the Hulme residence included close friends and family in further celebration.
Evelyn Ashby celebrated turning seven with a party before heading to Chicago this weekend. Little Steve Shaver, who turns two on September 4, was also honored with gifts and cake.
The Garden department IT 9 Fortnightly met at the shelter last evening for a retired picnic supper. Nineteen members and two guests Florence Baird and Miss O Turner attended. Mrs Paul Snakenberg announced the first general meeting for September 14. Attendees included Henry Mast, Mrs Carl Seberg, Mrs Fred Moore, Mrs Art Davis, Mrs Gene Currier, and Mrs Sam Hulme.
The next department meeting will be held September 21 at the home of Mrs H A Been blossom. The venue suggests a casual, private gathering likely for group planning or updated notices among members.
Dean Allen Nicholson infant son of Mr and Mrs Don Nicholson was the guest of honor at a baby shower hosted at the home of Mrs John Skubai on Thursday afternoon. About twenty five guests attended enjoying the afternoon.
Health Unit News summarizes moves of former staff like Irma Thomson now with US Public Health Service and promoted supervisor at Denton Maryland. Irma Lamberti transferred to Drumright Oklahoma with new jeep. Eleanor Cruikshank Wilson on farm in Burt Town with two children. Marcella Blackmer to Columbia University after California trip. Evelyn Shrader takes public health post in Salem Oregon. Dr Doster and Thelma Luther met rural teachers to plan school health work next year. An Iowa Southern health exhibit travels to the State Fair. Al Bennett spoke to county teachers in Marengo on well testing lighting and school sanitation.
A historic claim states the famed Potesi silver mines were found accidentally by an Indian. The account reflects 19th century explorer lore about indigenous discovery and mineral wealth.
A new mother received many gifts after sames and con tests while Mrs Nicholson opened the presents. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Ed Murphy, Mrs Edgar Whetstine, and Mrs Arnet Mathers.
Column reports hot spell causing dryness while noting furnace delivery at Ainsworth Methodist church. Mentions Mrs. Earl Simpson remodeling on West Washington St and Richard Stewart’s trusted role. Praire Flower School plans, uptown parking line gains, and a gas main repair on the square are described alongside local happenings and repairs.
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