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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
3
Mrs. William Malloy and Mrs. Kenneth Goodwin were honored at a pink and blue shower Wednesday at 2 o clock by ladies of the Christian Tabernacle. Gifts in baskets for the honorees, games with prizes to three guests, and refreshments were served.
The 4 H club members answered roll call with An Idea for a Christmas Gift at Mrs. Lloyd Marek home on Wednesday night. Guests Mrs. Miles Stout and daughter Janice attended.
Rev Walter Smith spoke on violin construction at the Lincoln School P T A meeting held at Mrs. David McLaughlin’s home. The surprise program was organized by Mrs C W McLaughlin and Mrs N M Speidel. Guests included Mrs Smith Mrs A Michels and Mrs Shirley Clark of Cedar Rapids. An offering of 3.46 was raised for the Y W Christmas party.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Claire Dewey entertained at dinner last evening with guests Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Michels and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shannon. The menu featured wild duck and roasting ears grown by Mr. Dewey in Minnesota. Afterward, motion pictures of the couple’s travels to northern lake regions and southern vacation spots were shown. They plan to spend the upcoming winter in Florida.
Davenport authorities search for 16 year old Don Schlemmer a farm hand who disappeared after a tractor spreader he was driving struck and killed his employer s dog the abandoned machine found on a river levee prompted a search and police stated he fled in fright as they pursue clues across Davenport and surrounding areas.
Community listings show meetings and events from O.E.S. to Masonic Temple, including Y M C A social, women’s circle gatherings, Christmas exchanges, pot luck dinners, and charitable drives. Activities span Jackson Township and surrounding areas with times from afternoon to evening and multiple church groups organizing gift swaps, dinners, and cooperative events.
A local farmer Waldo Doerscher told police there was no reason for the boy’s apparent fear about happenings on the farm near the area. No further details provided.
Mr and Mrs L F Harding entertain guests at dinner honoring Robert Riley and Leon Swift who depart Friday for army air corps duty in California near San Francisco. Other attendees include Ramona Riley Pat Brower Audrey O con ner of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Bob Swift.
Mrs Clarence Richards and Mrs Rey Gerot of Ainsworth attended a nursing golden jubilee at Iowa University Monday. The program noted the shift from extravagant dresses to trim modern uniforms. Mrs Harley Bloomquist hosted 34 Elm Grove ladies at a Farm Bureau meeting November 30, with Betty Cruzen presenting the lesson Use of the Pressure Pan.
Monday afternoon the Alpha club gathered at Mrs Weller's home for a business meeting led by president RK Swartzendruber. The program was presented by Mrs J L Grout and Mrs Ivan Alt on the topic Religion a Necessity.
Mrs Marvin Yoder and Mrs Lyle Fry hosted a pink and blue shower at the Kalona home on Thursday evening as a courtesy to Mrs Gordon Engstrom Jr. Rook games provided entertainment and prizes went to Mrs Carl Wiseman Mrs Vernon Hartzler and Mrs Vernon Kinsinger. Refreshments at quartet tables complemented Christmas decorations, and Karla Kay Yoder presented the honoree with gifts.
Mrs Logan Reif of Kalona hosted a Tuesday gathering of the Idris club with Mrs Alva Kepler presiding. The members voted to donate cash to the Iowa Orphans Home in Des Moines. Mrs Do W Beckman led a program on Child Training in the Home.
Mrs John Combs was elected president of the Linger Longer club at the Wednesday meeting in the home of Mrs Art Dawson. Mrs Walter Weson was named vice president and Mrs Merle Warner secretary with Mrs John Kiene treasurer Twenty members attended the business session led by the retiring president Mrs Win Durst Guests included Mrs Hetty Arnold Mrs Rodney Arnold and Mrs Harold Klopfenstein Plans were laid for the annual dinner on January 5 Each member received a Christmas gift from her secret sister and guests enjoyed seasonal refreshments hosted by Mrs Clyde Dawson with assistance from Mrs Rodney Arnold and Mrs Klopfenstein.
Mr and Mrs Robert Buck Mr and Mrs John Owen Mrs Ar temas Brown and Mrs Robert Lay attended the Cir cle at the University theater in Iowa City last night. Mrs Earl Little and Mrs Dave McGaffey drove to Knoxville yesterday to deliver popcorn balls and other Christmas gifts of the V F W auxiliary to the veterans hospital.
Gerald McGaffey marks his birthday on December 9 with family and friends gathered to celebrate. The event highlights another year of his life and community ties.
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