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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1952

Page

2

Anna Mae Roth Weds Earl C Roth at Sugar Creek Church

Mr and Mrs Jake R Roth of Wayland announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Mae to Earl C Roth son of Mr and Mrs Chris L Roth of Milford Nebraska. The ceremony at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church near Wayland was Feb 3 at 2 pm with Rev Simon Gingrich presiding. The couple will reside in Milford Nebraska. Out of town guests came from Milford Omaha Tiskilwa Iowa City and Kalona.

Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Anna Mae Roth Earl C. Roth Jake R. Roth Wayland Anna Mae Chris L. Roth Milford Nept Simon Gingerich Eldora Korn von Moshart Nebr Omaha Tiskilwa Illiowa City Kalona

Miss Davis Guests At Handcraft Tuesday

Seventeen members of Fortnightly Handcraft department No 1 met Tuesday afternoon with Mae Davis Port nightly president as guest. Mrs J Hoover opened the meeting with Let's Go Shopping. Mrs George Johnson led the thought for the day and Ethel Kiggs gave a talk with a film on mental health. Next meeting set for March 4 with Mrs Roy Schiebel.

L. L. Loveless Mae Davis Vins Tom English Willian Mohland Rarpn Measeltine Mariowie Loveless Po J. Hoover Hoovver George Johnson Ethel Kiggs Abraham Lincoln Roy Schiebel

Smith Jones Marriage Of Feb 3 Is Announced

Joan Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Smith of Stockport and Kenneth Jones son of Mrs Vera Jones of Richland were married Sunday Feb 4 at the Friends Woolden church with Rev Orin Hutchins officiating. Mrs Jones is a graduate of the State University of Iowa and has taught at Red Oak. Mr Jones is a Parsons College graduate and served three and a half years in the navy. They will live in the former Mrs Anna Williams property in Brighton.

Joan Smith Gilbert Smith Stockport Kenneth Jones Vera Jones Richland The Friends Navy

Y Wives Plan Auction For Convention Fund

Mrs Willard Palmer announced plans to send at least one delegate to the national YWCA convention in Chicago. The group decided to raise funds with an auction of homemade foods and crafts at Wednesday's meeting. Twenty members attended and worked on crafts including plastic molding weaving and knitting. A party with husbands will be held Friday in the YMCN community room. Dessert at 1 30 appears on next Tuesday's agenda.

Willard Palmer Theut YWCOA Chicago Ywives West Thesday AS. Patrick's YMCN Nest Don Shepherd Fred Lloyd Mire G. J. Riekert Knights and Sisters Cloid Garrett Duane Foriash Sam DeLonge Betty Jarvis Emma Barnett Omer Conklin Sherm Sorrell Claude Vain Carrie Norman Moothart Wanda Bowden Charles Crone

Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings

A dense listing of meetings and events for clubs and churches across the week. Various groups including Masonic Temple activities Beta Sigma Phi PEO WSCS and Circle sessions note times, places, and tasks such as fundraising, sewing, and service projects. Members are reminded to submit items by 10 a.m. and to bring donations for servicemen boxes.

Masonic Temple Klotburg Ladies Aid Ralph Oldfield Dean Schwartz WSCS S&s P.m. Methodist Church C. A. Bolce West Chester COC Win Reif Friendly Circle Harold Klopfenstein Masonie Temple Legion Aux Christian Women's Fellowship Group St. Paul’s Women’s Guild

Honor 3 Birthdays in Fred Kephart Home

Sixteen youths gathered at the Fred Kephart home Saturday evening to surprise Gerald and Erma Kephart who observed birthdays last week. The teens watched television and were treated to refreshments after the surprise. Earlier on Saturday another group honored Gerald and Erma’s sister Karen, who also recently had a birthday.

Fred Kephart Gerald Erma Kephart Karen

Mrs Jarrard Hosts LBC Club Meeting

The LBC club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Homer Jarrard and co host Mrs Anna Landau. Eighteen members attended as Mrs Martin Whittaker conducted the business meeting and roll call quoted a famous February man. Mrs Walter Kyle led entertainment and refreshments with a Valentine theme were served.

LBC Club Homer Jarrard Anna Landau Martin Whittaker Roll Call Walter Kyle

Annual Linger Longer Club Dinner At Booth Home

The Linger Longer club held its annual cooperative dinner Tuesday noon at the Melvin Booth home. Twelve families and one former member attended. New families Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coleman joined as guests. Mrs. John Kiene, new president, led a brief meeting. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Coleman joined the club. Mrs. Walter Neff directed entertainment with traveling bingo for the ladies while the men played cards.

Jennie Adams B. H. van Meter UP Ladies Aid Christian Womens Fellowship Claude F. Randall Clarence Randall Sr John Jarvis Sorosis Club Joe Tobin WSCS Walter Messer Elizabeth Klein Fred Bell Jay Sellers Wayne Robison Ralph Bauer Win, Sitler H. ¢. Hull Harold Ahrens Linger Longer Club Booth Home Melvin Booth John Combs Ed Rich Raymond Coleman Dwain Johnson John Kiene Johnson Coleman Walter Neff

Resinol Ointment Restores Moisture and Soothes Itch

Dry skin and irritated areas are helped by Resinol ointment which lubricates parched skin and relieves itching quickly. It targets eczema chapping diaper rash and minor skin irritations with lasting comfort and gentle cleansing follow up use.

Births and hospital dismissals in Pleasant Plain area

At the hospital Mrs. Joe Stalder and her son of Pleasant Plain, Mrs. Donald Helfrie city, Mrs. Lulu Van Winkle city, birth announcements for Mr and Mrs Merle Turnipseed a daughter, Mr and Mrs Don Adam of Richland a son. Yesterday Lyle Wilson route 2, surgical, John Allison Crone city, surgical.

Joe Stalder Pleasant Plain Donald Helfrie City Lulu van Winkle Merle Turnipseed Don Adam Richland Lyle Wilson Route 2, Surgical John Allison Crone City, Surgical

Music department meeting with Mrs Carson in Fort nightly

Fort nightly Department of Music convened with Mrs Tom Carson Monday evening. Twenty one members and one guest attended. The program featured Mrs Paul Thayer assisted by Mrs GC Raymond Reed with portions led by Mrs Betty Lans and Vernon Kalvestrand.

Department of Music Carson Tom Carson Ira Gastman Merle Osineup Paul Thayer Raymond Reed Betty Lans Vernon Kalvestrand

Move to Abolish RFC Gains Steam in Senate Clash

A new effort to abolish the Reconstruction Finance Corp gains momentum as the Senate banking committee in closed sessions ponders McDonald’s nomination. A three member subcommittee will meet with Mr. Tron an to discuss all phases of the RFC issue while Democratic leaders are pressed for a Senate showdown on RC policy and possible abolition.

Washington REC Senate Truman Harry A. McDonald Bie Senate Banking Committee Turkey Tronan Reconstruction Finance Corp Congress Banking Committee McDonald’s A. Willis Robertson D-Va Homer EF. Capehart R-Ind John W. Bricker R-Ol

Proceeds From Pythian Sisters Project Benefit March of Dimes

The bake sale on January 26 netted 65 dollars and was donated to the March of Dimes at a Pythian Sisters meeting. Plans for a coffee hour next week outline captains, hostess duties, and per-member contributions. Family night and a school of instruction are scheduled for April 1 and February 15 respectively, with various committees announced.

Project of Pythian Sisters March of Dimes Pythian Sisters Pythian G. F. Moothar Tom Randall John Green Paul Monroe Mia Kimina Barrett Jole Johnson D.D.G.C Prairie City

Girls Play Basketball In Y Gym Tuesday

Several members of the YW Mixers painted figurines and worked on crafts while a basketball game was played in the Y gym on Tuesday. Those who want to play again are welcome at the next meeting.

Roy Davis Jumita Faulkner YWCA Charlotte Knell Vivian Eberly Charlotte The Journal Joy Cargill Juanita KNIC Vivian Montgomery Ward

Trinity Lutheran Aid Honors Five Birthdays

Ladies of the Trinity Lutheran Aid met at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon to celebrate birthdays for Mrs. Blatter Mrs. Tweeten Tina Gerdes Mrs. Verwers and Mrs. Carlson. A dinner was served by the hostess Mrs. Moll with help from Mrs. Yoder Bauer Tanner and Phillips. In the afternoon they enjoyed quilting.

Trinity Lutheran Aid Tuesda J. Blatter W. M. Tweeten Tina Gerdes O Verwers O. Carlson O. H. Moll Glen Yoder Eva Bauer R. J. Tanner Wray Phillips

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