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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

3

Y-Teen Cabinet Honored At Robert Day Home

The YWCA Y-Teens cabinet of twelve girls were guests at a Wiener roast hosted by Mrs. Robert Day. Madna McCarty and the YWCA school fee committee discussed plans for the new club year and tentative adoptions.

Robert Day Home Y-Teen Robert Day YWCA Sybil Bagge Harriet Kunik Barbara Kedlinger Rita Ahrens Judy Arthur Dorothy Kos Audrey Wittetoe Joan Hefflefinger Debby Brenneman Joyvee Brewer Phyllis Kreiner Karen Engle Mdna McCarty The Mrs. Day

Y-Mixers Plan Guest Night Meeting For Fall

The Y Mixers cabinet met with Mrs. Robert Day to organize a guest night for Tuesday evening September 2 at the Y Gym. All young adult employed women and new teachers are invited to attend for games and socializing with Mistress of Ceremonies Charlotte Earl. The executive board includes Dorothy Turnipseed as president Jors Humston as vice president Alice Finke as treasurer and Gloriles Hayes as reporter. 1951 traffic data note: 290660 pedestrians injured in U.S. accidents.

Robert Day Y Gyn Tepom Charlotte Earl The Mixers Arb Dorothy Turnipseed Jors Humston Alice Finke Gloriles Hayes

Golf and Bridge Group Ends Summer Season With Luncheon

Washington Women's Golf and Bridge Association concluded its summer season at the Country Club with a dessert luncheon at 1 30 p m. New board members named were Mrs KE Me Stutsman and Miers. Remaining officers include Mrs G J Nemmers, Mrs Robert Robertson, and Mrs Calvin Wolfe. Mrs Gerald Moothart earned golf balls for low putts on nine holes.

Bridge Association Washington Women's Golf and Ridge Association Country Club Me Stutsman Miers Glove Adkins G. J. Nemmers Robert Robertson Calvin Wolfe Gerald Moothart

Local Group Drives To Durant for Party

Seven Washington women visited Mrs. Howard Snyder in Durant on a Wednesday dinner and bridge. Former members of a Washington bridge club, they came as courtesy guests. A shower of handkerchiefs was presented to the hostess. Attending were Mrs. Letiva Kinede Beulah Welte Florence Davis Mrs Earl Steele rs Sarnest Salladay Mrs Charles Crone and Mrs Bilsi Ler.

Washington Howard Snyder Durant

Honor the J. McKunes on 44th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John McKune of Brighton were surprised by a party for their 44th wedding anniversary. Guests brought freezers of ice cream and rare cakes as refreshments, with enough for all. Attending were Milton Nebel and family, Roy Edward and family, Harry McKune and Gary, and Bob Roth and daughters.

John McKune Brighton McKunes Milton Nebel Roy Edward Harry McKune Gary Bob Roth

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Holds August Meeting

Grace Hill Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the community building with seven members and guest Mrs. Edo Libe. Mrs. Lawrence Mikseh presented a program reviewing Dr. Marcus Baeh's Raith and My Friend. The group discussed early chapters on the Trappists and Vedantists. rest of the book to be reviewed next meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lyle Hayes with Psalm readings and Proverbs 10 scripture. Roll call prompted Bible verses. Church and community building repairs were discussed. the afternoon closed with quilting.

Edo Libe Grace Hill Ladies Aid Lawrence Mikseh Marcus Baeh

Deadlier Weapons On The Way Told To Legion

Navy Secretary Dan A Kimball and Army Secretary Frank Pace Jr told the American Legion the armed forces are developing deadlier weapons including guided missiles and the Nike ground-to-air system. They said planes and missiles in production or development could surpass Soviet equipment and discussed future funding needs.

New York Army Navy American Legion Today Dan A. Kimball Frank Pace Jr Kimball Legionnaires Madison Square Garden Pace Nike

Next Time She'd Best Use A Little More Oil

CHICAGO, UP Mrs Irene Smith was fined a salad for her husband Clayton 33 for not liking it She claimed there was enough oil and threw a knife at him He said a plate was thrown at her Police took Mrs Smith to a hospital for arterial wound in her right forearm and a head cut Smith remained in jail

Chicago Irene

Twelve Die as Express Trains Derail Near Suchdol

Twelve people killed and 12 injured when the Prague night express derailed near Suchdol in central Czechoslovakia on Tuesday night, reported by Prague Radio on Wednesday night.

Vienna Austria Murs Prague Suchdol Czechoslovakia Prague Radio

Sixty Eighth Polio Death Reported in Iowa City

Council Bluffs reports its 14th polio death of the year as Mrs. Orville Dobernecker dies at Jennie Edman Hospital. Her daughter Joanne Beebe is also a polio patient. Three more iron lungs arrive by air. Iowa's total stands at 68. Dutch countryside with quaint dress and barns noted in Pennsylvania Dutch country.

Iowa Council Bluffs Orville Doberneeker Walnut Jennie Edtindsom Hospital Conneil Bluffs North Carolina Council Blutts

President Truman Praises Unions On Labor Day

President Truman lauds labor unions for their vital constructive role in building the economy and securing peace. He calls for better protections against financial hazards and urges improvements in housing schools and anti discrimination while supporting stronger collective bargaining to sustain prosperity.

Washington Truman U.S Trueman

Polio Advisory Emphasizes School Supervision Over Home Play

Doctors and the State Health Department urge keeping polio monitoring in school settings. Eileen Jeffrey the Washington school nurse notes teachers watch for symptoms with a rotating schedule at Lincoln Stewart and the junior high. Parental cooperation is stressed to check any new cases promptly.

State Department of Health Eileen Jeffrey Washington Lincoln School Stewart School Lincoln Ugarn Ger Irv Arent Miss Jeffrey

Polio precautions urged for parents and schools

Watch Doctors urge parents to protect children from polio with home checks by nurses, reduced playground activity, and caution around water. Emphasizes balanced diet, cleanliness, rest, and avoiding chilling or overheating as key prevention factors.

Red Protest On Prisoner Riots at Panmunjom

North Korean General Nam Taek sent a formal protest to UN liaison officers denouncing the killing and wounding of prisoners of war. The protest claims the incidents were provoked by Reds, amid reports five POWs killed and four wounded in separate clashes.

Panmunjom Korea United Nations Nam Tl Namos Williams Harrison Nain Eighth Army

UN Planes Swarm Over North Korea

UN warplanes swept the North Korea battlefront from the front line to the Yalu River blasting Communist troop and supply targets. F-SO shot down 49 buildings near Youan on Haeju Peninsula. FS1 Mustang hit fuel stores near Haeju. Sabrejets patrolled MIG-15s but found none for sixth straight day. Ground action slowed as UN patrols engaged Communist units up to platoon strength.

Seoul Korea United Nations North Korea Yalu River Youan Haeju Marine Siben Propeller Airiven Yalu U.N

Iowa Safety Council Urges Drivers to Stay Off Highways

The Iowa Safety Council asks residents to avoid state highways during Labor Day urging private citizens to help save lives. Chairman Claude Vo McBroom says traffic has badly spiraled beyond government limits and even careful drivers should stay home with families.

Des Moines Iowa

Preservation note on pickle peach juice for mince pies

Extra juice from peach pickling is valuable and can be saved to flavor mince pies. The idea advises collecting and reserving the liquid for later use in dessert fillings and baking.

Chicago Livestock Markets Report Mixed Hogs to Cattle Prices

Chicago markets show hogs 7 500 head, modest gains for butcher weights to 256 with late loads around 250. Cattle values uneven with bulk steer and yearling ranges 27.00 to 34.50, prime levels 34.50 tops, cows 17.50 to 21.00, bulls weak to steady. Sheep and lambs mixed with slaughter lambs near 20 to 21.50, yearling values softer.

Chicago

Grain Table for Chicago Market Highlights

Grain table for Chicago shows daily highs and lows with closing values and changes listed. Market activity captures fluctuations across wheat corn and soy futures with notable shifts in price direction.

Hospital Births And Admits In Washington Area

Admitted Wednesday Mrs Mattie Eliel Washington for surgery. Dismissed Today Mrs William Graf and baby boy Washington. Mrs Waldo Fisher and baby girl Wellman. Births Wednesday Mr and Mrs Richard Davidson Washington baby boy. Mr and Mrs Robert Schultz Wellman baby girl.

Mattie Eliel Washington William Graf Waldo Fisher Wellman Richard Davidson Robert Schultz

Athlete's Foot Remedy Ad Promotes T-4-L

For athlete's foot use T-4-L for 3 to 5 days. If not pleased, your 40c back. Watch tainted skin slough off to be replaced by healthy skin. Instant drying T-4-L from any druggist. Now at Geo. L. McDaniel.

Geo. L. McDaniel

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