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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1957

Page

2

Social and club events in Taylor and Washington

Homemakers Club of Taylor No. held its annual family dinner in the VW room Washington with ten members and families present guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merrifield and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Eatinger hosts Mrs. Alton Clark and Mrs. Har vey Holden. OES officers presented baby gift to Dale and Corinne Connelly. oil painting and metal work classes announced for the YW room Thursday.

Homemakers Club of Taylor No VW Room Washington Fred Merrifield Chester Eatinger Alton Clark Harvey Holden OES Masonic Temple Dale Corinne Connelly Pauline Stewart Florence Bauer Edgar Stewart Walter Bauer Fred Pfeifer

YWCA Council Schedule and Weekly Activities

The YWCA outlines a week of events starting with a council meeting Monday at 7 30 p m. Figurine painting classes run Tuesday morning led by Mrs Dale Booth. Y-Wives meet Tuesday afternoon with 1 30 dessert. Mrs Lloyd Marek demos china painting. Y-Mixers begin with a 5 30 p m gym period Tuesday followed by a chili supper. Leather toolwork enrollment continues.

YWCA YW Council Dale Booth Y-Wives Lloyd Marek

On The Record Thursday Highlights Local News

Jerry Neff of Washington is listed for surgical status and Donald Jarrard of Washington for medical. Today Dave Benson of Washington also listed for medical. Births acknowledge Mr and Mrs Alvin Miller of Karona with a son and Mr and Mrs Grant Humston Jr of Washington with a daughter. Dismissed Today includes Sally and Susan Chance of Washington.

Jerry Neff Washington Donald Jarrard Medical Dave Benson Alvin Miller Karona Grant Humston Jr Sally and Susan Chance

Birthday Wishes and Anniversary Greetings

We extend happy returns to Earl Smith Mrs Lawrence Libe Mrs W E Morgan Boyd Lytle Stephens Jerry Richard Patterson and Robert John McGaffey all celebrating birthdays today Best wishes to R E B Shannon editor of the Evening Journal and Mrs Ralph Williams also celebrating today Mr and Mrs John L Johnson of Washington observe their wedding anniversary with congratulations

Earl Smith Lawrence Libe W. E. Morgan Boyd Lytle Stephens Jerry Richard Patterson Robert John McGaffey R. E B. Shannon The Evening Journal Ralph Williams John L. Johnson Washington

Property transfers recorded in Washington and Kalona

Abstract department notes from Livingston Day show trustee Orie OConnor transferring lot 3 block 2 addition to Washington to Ernest Haifley et al. Allen Stauffer transfers land in section 10 74 7 in Lennin ger land to Robert Lennin. Charles Murdock executor transfers east half southeast quarter section 5 75 7 to Raymond L Bonar and wife. Blanche E Foster transfers lot 13 in Mc Conaughys addition to Washington to Aaron Batterson and wife. Henry J Bender transfers lot 5 and south 10 feet of lot 6 block 3 in Morningside addition to Kalona to Oscar Geret and wife.

Orie O'Connor Ernest C. Haifley Washington Allen Stauffer Robert Lenninger Charles Murdock Raymond L. Bonar Blanche E. Foster Aaron J. Batterson McConaughy Henry J. Bender Oscar Geret Morningside Kalona

New Vehicles Licensed in Washington CountyTreasurer Office

List of new car and truck licenses issued include Ross Construction Pontiac Mary R Crossett Buick Ferdin ando E Skola DeSoto KeWash Fertilizer Co International Griffith Hedberg Chevrolet truck Ed and Bernice Engle Olds mobile Mary A Hahn Mercury Swift Co Plymouth.

Washington County Ross Construction Pontiac Mary R. Crossett Buick Ferdinando E. Skola DeSoto KeWash Fertilizer Co International Griffith & Hedberg Chevrolet Ed and Bernice Engle Oldsmobile Mary A. Hahn Mercury Swift & Co Plymouth

County Peace Officers Meet with Local Sponsors

Seventy five southeast Iowa peace officers held a regular meeting at the Epicurean on Wednesday evening. Door prizes were donated by Gilmore’s Shell Service, Fields Motor, Perdock Olds-Cadillac, Stewart Crone of Washington, Sands Drug, Ainsworth Bank, Ainsworth Cafe, Elliott's Grocery, Brown's Hardware, Kerm's D-X and Triangle Cafe of Ainsworth.

Iowa Gilmore’s Shell Service Fields Motor Perdock Olds-Cadillac Stewart & Crone Washington Sands Drug Ainsworth Bank Ainsworth Cafe Elliott's Grocery Brown's Hardware Kerm’s D-X Triangle Cafe Ainsworth

Social Calendar Notes Upcoming Meetings and Times

Notices list Rebekah Lodge 7:30 p m IOOF hall Initiation Past Matron Club 6:30 p m Masonic Temple practice 5 p m initiation 5 30 p m WRC meeting moved to February 13 Afternoon Literature 2 30 p m Mrs A W Clow Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple YWCA Council 7 30 p m YWCA room Bible Department 2 30 p m Library DAR 2 p m Mrs W J McIntyre Remember Christmas cards Handcraft I 2 p m Mrs George Johnson Bring hand work Y Wives 1 30 p m dessert YW room Demonstration on china painting Pythian Sisters 7 30 p m Odd Fellow hall Y Mixers 5 30 p m YMCA gym Chili supper after at YW

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple WRC A. W. Clow Rainbow Girls Ywca Council YWCA W. J. McIntyre George Johnson Pythian Sisters YMCA

Riverside Girls To Start Tournament Monday Night

Riverside prepares for the Girls Sectional Tournament moving to Wilton Junction due to fire damage at Lone Tree. Seven teams enter with schedule starting Monday February 4 including Alatissa vs Nichols and Riverside against Wilton Junction.

Riverside Girls Marge Luckey Riverside Lone Tree Wilton Junction Atalissa Nichols Conesville

Bank official laments postponed money sale after smoke damage

Bank vice president W. Dean Vogel said he could not oblige bargain hunters after smoke from a neighboring fire. He noted at least 50 calls asking when the burned money sale would start, but the notes were not damaged. The article also states there are about 466000 oil wells in the United States across 27 states.

Omaha W. Dean Vogel Vogel United States

Flood Devastates Several States With Moving Tide

Floods along the Tennessee River forced 200 Sevierville families from homes as water rose over car hubcaps in three Alabama cities. Authorities banked reservoirs to protect Chattanooga while creeks sent overflow downstream. Landslides blocked highways in western North Carolina. The flood spread to Mississippi and seven states, with seven deaths in Kentucky, four in West Virginia, and one each in Virginia and Tennessee. National Guardsmen reached Pikeville with supplies, and Hazard hospital gained a portable generator as disaster teams aided Pound residents.

Sevierville Tenn Chattanooga North Alabama North Carolina Tuckaseigee River Toubigbee River Mississippi Kentucky West Virginia Virginia Tennessee Pikeville United Mine Workers Hospital Hazard Pound

Junction Chapter PEO Will Meet on Monday

Chapter CX PEO will meet Monday evening at Hope Dunn home with Julia Hawkins Anna Robertson and Lyrel Norris in charge. WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet February 6 at the church led by Mrs Grace Stacy on the devotional topic Whom Shall I Send Those Who Serve. About 240000 tons of cucumbers are used yearly in the United States to make pickles.

Merry Blue Birds Laura Sheetz Patty Norris Avis Widmer Washington Gladys Anderson Columbus Junction PEO Hope Dunn Julia Hawkins Anna Robertson Lyrel Norris Dean Owens Dean, Jr Cotter Jennie Hall Ainsworth WSCS Methodist Church Grace Stacy United States

Birthday Honors Mark Kalona Resident at Home

Mrs. Dale Brenneman of Kalona was honored at a surprise birthday party in her home Tuesday evening after celebrating her birthday Monday. Attendees included her husband and family, the Schlabaugh families, Emil Schlabaugh and sons, and Gladys Schlabaugh.

Dale Brenneman Kalona Mr Brenneman Omar Schlabaugh Ralph Schlabaugh Emil Schlabaugh Gladys Schlabaugh Gail Shaver Alden Jensen Tiffin Guy Smith Harold Benner Gene Sullivan Iowa City Rudy Miller Cecil Miller Willis Miller Vere Allen Chicago Dona Allien Bert Stumpf R. H. Peterseim Vernon Hartzler Atalissa Hartzler Ralph Gingerich Wellman Arie Yoder Nancy Shaver Claudia Eric Margaret Beeney G. A. Hess Keota Ivan

Winter Driving Tips From Iowa Highway Patrol Chief

Des Moines reports tips for safe winter travel as Iowa Highway Patrol chief David Herrick notes progress in plowing and sanding. Crews can reach hotspots quickly but limited funds prevent universal sanding. focus remains on key approaches and hazards.

Des Moines David Herrick Iowa Highway Patrol Herrick

Local Notes Highlight Community Life and Veterans

Addie Thompson reports a robin in Washington despite below zero weather. Norman H. Foster, son-in-law of Owen and Mrs. Grecian, earns geology bachelor and Second Lieutenant commission at Iowa University mid winter commencement. Robert Livingston in Seoul informs of his wife and five Korean orphans arriving in the U S. for potential homes near Cleveland and Hartford. Terry Michael Crane appears on Romper Room on WOC TV Davenport. Local gatherings include Mrs. Joe Lang and Mrs. Laura Longwell hosting guests from Washington and Wayland. R J Tanner improves at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Jack Tanner home from Fort Sill. George Watson returns for week–long visit amid stormy travel. Officials stress winter driving safety and chain usage. Sam McCleery and Don Mitchell head to Chicago for National Sporting Goods Show. Nicola store relocates to 616 West Madison.

Norman H. Foster Owen Grecian Washington United States Army University of Iowa Foster Janet Grecian Dave Livingston Robert Seoul Korea United States Cleveland Ohio Hartford

Reapportionment Bills Debated In 1963 Committee Hearing

Local discussion centers on various 1963 bills to redraw state legislative districts. Proposals differ on how many senators and representatives, how districts are drawn, and whether reapportionment shifts to courts or remains legislative. Observers expect a compromise bill to emerge after a committee hearing.

Polk County Dewel McFarlane House Senate McManus Miller Prentis

AR-PAN-EX Promises Pain Relief with Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts AR-PAN-EX as a quick tablet easing arthritis rheumatic pains and neuritis. It claims seven proven ingredients provide relief with a money back offer, urging readers to act today and promising freedom from crippling agony.

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