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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1948
Page
2
Rosalyn Ann McGraw daughter of Clarence and Mrs J L McGraw died in a car accident. Her funeral was held south of Birmingham with burial at North English. Mr and Mrs J L McGraw and LeRoy attended.
A jumble of small items includes monument marker offers from Iowa Memorial Company, family visits as Lieut. Robert Porter awaits orders for Japan, clearance coat sale at Rothschild's, and weekly bargains from E. M. Bridges & Co. plus a price day for made to measure suits by Ed V. Price with Klein's appearance.
Kenneth Dunsmore a 1946 Cotter High School graduate now in the First Division Ski Troops of the Army of Occupation stationed in the Alps near Nurnberg Germany. Other local notes include club meetings, hospital stays, and anniversary celebrations in Columbus Junction Iowa.
The report covers Group No. 3 hosted by Mrs. Glen Green with 15 members, business led by Mrs. Clive Gray, and a lesson on serving today. Group No. 4 met at the church with Mrs. Fred Bourgeois as hostess, ten members, a Washington or Lincoln anecdote, and a lesson by Mrs. Fred Burger. They plan to collect buttons for a February missionary project and hold the March meeting with Mrs. T. C. Polk.
The Womens Society of Christian Service at West Chester Methodist held a Wednesday meeting with forty members and three guests. President Mrs. Robert Stephens led the session and officers outlined next year’s work. A father and son banquet was approved for March. Refreshments followed.
The Ty A Society gathered Feb 5 at Mrs. Lee Sands home in Haskins with 13 members and five lively boys as guests. The vice president led the session in the absence of the president, and refreshments were served with help from several hosts.
Ottumwa authorities say an overheated furnace caused a blaze that razed the Willard Street Methodist Church leaving only a wall and the steeple. Estimated damage was 50 thousand dollars and a pipe organ was lost while other furnishings were saved. The congregation planned to build anew.
The Or der of Eastern Stars met in the Masonic Temple with Mrs. George Dare and Fred Longer presiding. Forty members attended and saw committee appointments for the year across finance charity education proficiency music social reception patriotico flower cards kitchen slides notification soloist Rainbow Board mother advisor rainbow dad and more. Refreshments followed a social hour after two songs by Mrs. Paul Thayer and piano accompaniment.
At the W H McConnell Jr residence the tractor caught fire inside the barn but Mr and Mrs McConnell managed to remove it and extinguish the blaze before major damage occurred. Other local notes mention moves, hosting clubs, dinners, and visits among area families.
At the Hospital births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Everett Schadt Brighton a son at 132 p m Today Mr and Mrs Phillip Kneen 71214 South Iowa daughter at 633 a m Admitted Mrs Vera Anderson 739 E Jefferson surgical Stella Palmer 11614 South Iowa surgical Dismissed R L Brown Keota.
Birthday wishes channelled to multiple residents including Janice Rae Boyd of Ainsworth Shirley Ann Brown of South Highland Ruth Irene Bell Jeri Lee Anderson and Wayne Zeck Others observing birthdays include Mrs Doyle Sands M Miller and Maynard Kallaus Anniversary congratulations go to Mr and Mrs J A Pence of Wellman
The H. H. Club gathered Thursday at the home of Mrs Walter Horning with ten members present. New member Mrs Warren Donaldson attended along with guests Mrs Ralph Oldfield Mrs Elmer Horning and several children.
Willing Workers of the Federated Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville met for February with 28 members. Mrs. Georgia Williams led in absent devotional. They voted $10 to the paralysis fund and formed a nominating committee for next year. Carpet rags were sewn for the Knoxville veterans hospital. Valentines themed refreshments were served by several members.
The Baptist Men's Fellowship held their regular monthly meeting at the church with a large turnout. The program included group singing, music by the Men's Chorus, a solo by Rev. Wells, and a talk by Rev. Harry Wagner of the China Inland Mission about Tibetans in West China. A work night is planned for Monday night February 25.
The Phoebe Allen Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans held its Lincoln day dinner in the city hall club rooms. About 30 members and guests attended a 6:30 pot luck under the guidance of Mrs. Scott Wilcox and assistants, with a patriotic program led by Mrs. W. B. Dupuis. Walter Smith spoke on Lincoln and moments in Washington, D. C., followed by a Des Moines plaque report. Piano duets, violin numbers, a patriotic quiz, and the hymn God be With You closed the gathering.
At Merrimac Mrs. Joe Graber and family visited with Mr and Mrs Will Brannon. Robert Kientz and daughter Roberta visited in the L P Guy home near Brighton. Billa Kientz and daughter Karen spent Sunday with Henry Hinkle of Brighton. Max Baldosier and daughter Joyce visited the Baldosier home. Delmer Crile and daughters Sharon and Elizabeth were supper guests of Billa Kientz and Karen and Robert Kientz families. Leonard Smith and family visited Monday evening with Ralph Smith. Delmer Crile hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid at her mother Billa Kientz’s home Wednesday afternoon.
Notices list a series of social events and meetings including box supper at 6:30 p m Y M C A Saturday headliners 4H club 2 breakfast at Mrs Don Maxwell 19th Century Club luncheon at Emma Barnett home afternoon meeting at Mrs H C Hull Lenten sacred concert 7 30 p m Methodist church public invited plus various meetings at Fortnightly Fortnightly departments and local clubs with times and host names noted all focused on community happenings and schedules for the week ahead
Des Moines Cas sidy school suffered a fire causing 100000 dollars in damage last night. The loss is estimated at 360000 to replace the building with a 90000 addition approved a year ago. Pupils will be transferred to other schools over the weekend.
The Prairie Flower missionary society met with Mrs. Orva Scott. 19 members and guests attended. The group plans to sew 100 garments for the Harry Wagner family, missionaries in China and Tibet, as they prepare for a seven year supply of clothing.
Mrs Myral Smith hosted 17 Rebekah members and guests Mrs O E Sisk Mrs Omar Black and Mrs Gus Reinert on a Thursday afternoon. A brief business session was led by Mrs Harold Brock. entertainment featured Fred Wagner reading The Barnyard Romance with sound effect cues. Mrs Clarence Brinnineg won a purse contents contest during the social hour. The next meeting is a pot luck supper at the I O C FY hall on the third Thursday in March 158.
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