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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1945
Page
2
Harold Johnson returns to Fairfield after visiting friends and seeking housing as the family plans to move this month. Various church events, travel plans of Dr. George Kerr, dental office reopening, and local family news populate a crowded local update with announcements, arrivals, and social activities.
At Crawfordsville Joyce Gault returned home after a period away. This brief item notes the local resident's homecoming on a November day as reported by Mary W. Packer.
Washington high school opened its basketball season with a 48 to 34 win over Sigourney, the first game under coach A. H. Seidler. Key players included Jack Pauls and Joe Sweet, while Bob Noonan and Wayne Pratt were sidelined by illness. The crowd packed the gym as Washington also won the second team game 31 to 26 in overtime.
In Pilotburg on November 29 three couples mark anniversaries with 51 years for Albert and Mrs Maas 48 years for John W Allen and 52 years for Ralph Ashby. The community offers congratulations. Also notes on Lookout pupils Marionette projects teacher Marguerite Vodicka Phyllis Stransky and changes in local teaching staff. Thanksgiving gatherings noted with Olin Bishop Carl Oldfield Daryl Oldfield and guests near North English and December plans mentioned.
Mrs May McFarland of 303 East Washington was discharged yesterday afternoon. Dismissals include George Pratt 609 East Harrison Mrs Floyd Banks 901 North Fifth Mrs Ezra Kunkel and son Brighton Leslie Westfall Winfield Janet Ross West Chester. Viola Lynn Brighton admitted as surgical patient and George Pauls 703 East Second tonisilllectomy today.
Mrs Charles Jenkins worthy matron of Ainsworth chapter Order of Eastern Star hosted a Wednesday luncheon at her Ainsworth home. A two course meal was served at two o clock with officers seated at tables lit by white tapers and Christmas decorations. The afternoon was spent socially with fellow Eastern Star officers.
Preston Harvey was guest of honor at his 21st birthday celebration hosted by sister Martha Harvey at the Paul Harvey home. Guests included Norma Eyestone Anna Waggoner Marge Faulkner Delmer Romine Louie Janecek Bob Crone and Paul Harvey. The evening featured card games and seasonal refreshments.
YWCA executive board meets at 7:30 p m in Law rooms. Various groups hold 7:30 p m or 8 p m events at Masonic temple and St James PTA in school. Christmas gift exchanges, handmade exchanges, and donations for Kate Duncan Smith school and County Home appear amid numerous club meetings and luncheons.
Mr. and Mrs. George Amlong mark their 58th wedding anniversary while Rev. and Mrs. Jacob De Koning celebrate a silver anniversary. An array of birthdays and upcoming celebrations are noted for residents including Keith William Jarrard and Dean Clifford Peterson, with many names listed for today and tomorrow observances.
The Orva Scott and Richard Scott families planned a Sunday dinner at the daughter and sister Mrs Harold Klopfenstein and family. They would have turney. Mr. and Mrs Stanley Mouser and family dined Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Leeper and brother Lester and family and sister Mrs Will Roberts and family from near Ainsworth.
Mrs William R Hardy announces the engagement of her daughter Marguerite Hardy to Dr Paul G Hartman Jr son of Mr and Mrs Paul G Hartman of Lansdale Penna Lt Hardy is stationed in Seattle Washington with prior assignment at Paris Island South Carolina where Dr Hartman served in the navy. Hartman discharged in October. Hardy is a State University of Iowa graduate and was employed in Des Moines before entering the WAVEs. Hartman is a graduate of Pennsylvania State College and Temple University School of Dentistry Philadelphia.
The Women s Council of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors for the November session. President Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom opened the meeting as hymns were sung and Mrs Virgil Earll led the devotions. Two articles from World Call were reviewed by Mrs Claude Tucker and another member.
The Order of Eastern Star held a dinner at the Masonic temple with over 190 attendees before an initiation and obligation ceremony. Officers and guests participated, with Mrs. Paul Snakenberg conducting initiation and a later program featuring vocal soloist Mrs. F. G. Bayre and pianist Edna Mercer. Visitors came from Kaiona Keeda Crawfordsville Brighton and Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs Roscoe Snider expresses gratitude to friends for cards and flowers during hospital stay and conveys appreciation for the support received.
The article suggests renewing old lace by soaking in hot soapy water, rinsing in cold clear water, and finally dipping in milk to stiffen. It advises pressing on the wrong side after the final soak.
Mrs. Archie M. Euwer announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Dorothy Lucille Euwer to Leonard C. Kokesh of Waterloo. The wedding is set for December 22 and will be solemnized in Washington. The groom-elect is the son of Mr and Mrs Will Kokesh of Waterloo.
Dorothy Greiner acted as hostess for the W F C gathering at Westminster School on a Wednesday evening. After a cooperative supper, attendees played games with prizes won by Edwin Rich and Patricia Griffith for high scores, Marjorie Greiner and Junior Griffith for low scores, and Merle Laubach taking the traveling prize. Next meeting slated for 6 30 PM Thursday December 20 with a request to bring a modest gift for the grab bag.
Washington and Jackson township homemakers joined 35 women for a Farm Bureau lesson led by Ruth Foster on making house dresses more comfortable and attractive. Mrs Cloyce Stewart hosted, with aprons and patterns shown. meeting opened with a group sing in. Mrs George Dare spoke on improving schools and Mrs Homer Jarrard recommended Farm Bureau reading. December plans announced with husbands as guests.
Mrs Frank Snider hosted the H. H. club with 11 members present and a visitor. Officers for the new year were elected: Ina Holmes president Lucille Hesseltine vice president Emma McAtlin secretary Retta Givans assistant Spencer Reed treasurer Elva Givans reporter and Dosa Applegate along with Hesseltine on the flower committee. A Christmas family exchange was scheduled for December 14 at the party. Refreshments followed hosted by Snider and assisted by Salterberg Walker and Holmes.
Announcement notes a regular meeting of the Knights of Pledge on Monday evening December 3 with work in the rank of Knight, plus officer elections and refreshments. Also lists Pilotburg Aid Society hosts Mrs Ferne Leeper and Mrs Roxy Young and a Christmas gift exchange capped at 25 cents with a mystery friend reveal.
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