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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1952

Page

2

Handcraft TV Meeting Hosts New Leader and Guests

Thirteen members of Handcraft TV and five guests met at Mrs. Verte Lowry’s home Thursday. They elected Mrs. Keith Vetter as new leader and heard a program led by Mrs. Raymond Whistler on lamp shades and vases. George Washington’s birthday themed refreshments were served with helpers Mrs. Daryl Dodde Mrs. Jack Trotman and Mrs. Miller assisting.

Handcraft TV Everette Miller Lloyd Adkins Walter Gardner Frederick Lloyd Claston Norgor Verte Lowry Keith Vetter Raymond Whistler George Washington Daryl Dodde Jack Trotman Miller

Mrs Knotek Hosts HJ Members and Guests

Eich members of the HA elut were entertained in the home of Mrs Joe Knotek Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Charl Casper and Mary Custer. President Mrs George Zeek led a brief meeting, a Red Cross collection was taken, secret sisters received gifts, and entertainment titled Truth of Consequences was presented.

Eich HA Elut Joe Knotek Charl Casper Mary Custer George Zeek Red Cross Ernest Strum Ed Chabal Verne Escher Zeck Casper Escher

Altar Rosary Society Meets at St James Social Hall

The Altar Rosary Society of St James church met in the social hall with Rev Reed Kinnavey opening. Funds were read for mass service boys as Christmas remembrance including Houseal Tucker Redlinger Casey Te Bockhorst Wehr and George. Officers named for the coming year are Tom Cannon president Martin Whittaker vice president Catherine Swift secretary and Hubert Reiling treasurer. A social hour followed.

Rosary Society St. James Social Hall Rosary Society of the Martin Whittaker William Houseal Kenneth Tucker Jim Bob Redlinger Bill Casey Lyle Te Bockhorst Richard Wehr Richard George Ofshere Gocketed Tom Cannon Catherine Swift Hubert Reelinger Aimeh

WCTU Holds Thursday Meeting With Members and Visitors

The WCTU group met Thursday afternoon led by Mrs. Booth with thirteen members and five visitors. Reports covered upcoming speech contests and Bible reading circles, with prayers and hymns sung and discussion from the study book.

WETU Dora Bolar W. PD. Booth J. M. Finney Lord Booth Yale Quarterly Journal

Evening meeting ends with refreshments served

The report notes about four million problem drinkers attended or were discussed at the meeting. At close, hostess Dade Shearer and Mrs. Lamtbert assisted in serving refreshments.

Dade Shearer Lamtbert

Mrs Thompson Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Association

The Pythian Past Chiefs Association met at Mrs Marion Thompson's home with fifteen members present. A short business meeting was led by president Mrs Ralph Martin. Pinochle winners were Mrs George Baker high score and Mrs Paul Harveys with Mrs Vina Manussier second. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for March 20 at Mrs Les Woods' home.

Pythian Past Chiefs Association Marion Thompson Ralph Martin George Baker Paul Harveys Vina Manussier Les Woods

Mrs Hemmings and Mrs Drake Host OES Pinochle Club

Mrs Harry Drake and Mrs Will Hemuminus hosted the OS Pinochle group at the Temple Thursday afternoon. Seven tables played pinochle and high score went to Mrs Paul Thomassen with second to Mrs Claud Rhodebeck. Elaine Thomassen attended as guest. refreshments followed at a table decorated in a patriotic motif.

Mrs. Hemmings Mrs. Drake OES Harry Drake Will Hemuminus Temple Paul Thomassen Claud Rhodebeck Thomassen Elaine

Chapter J PRO Meets In Home Of Miss Meek

Chapter J PRO met Thursday evening at Miss Clarice Meek’s home with Mrs. IL BE Helmieck and Mrs. Johar Lemmon assisting. G W Rudiger presided. W J Grossheim led devotions. R S Sherman reported $64.25 from the ash basket project. program From Surrey to Jet Propulsion highlighted transport progress over 50 years. Twenty members attended. hostesses served refreshments.

Chapter PRO Clarice Meek G. W. Rudiger W. J. Grossheim R. S. Sherman Surrey Jet Propulsion

Wilderness Honeymoon Tests Love and Money

Martha doubts join in Larry’s forestry dream as they wed and flee to a remote Adirondack cabin. The couple faces fear and longing, then Martha finds joy in life and vows to start over with Larry despite his distant temper. The two reconcile as the wilderness closes in.

Martha Sidney Larry Dorrce Merton Dorrce Matt Asburd Martha Long Island Saranac

Social Calendar Highlights From Friday to Tuesday

Friday listings cover the Women's Missionary Societies meetings at the Baptist church, Little Flower Circle events, and a patriotic program for No. 4 district. Other items include Moose family potluck, Square dance at the YMCA, DAR Washington's Birthday dinner, and various art and craft sessions. Pennsylvania honors Admiral William Penn.

Women's Missionary Soc Baptist Church Fern Rold Little Flower Circle Bernard Reed Moose Hall Pam YMCA County Rural Women's Committee Dar Washington Elizabeth Davvson

Creighton Mine in Ontario Marks Fifty Years of Production

The Creighton Mine of International Nickel in Northern Ontario has a fifty year production record. The first ore shipment from the mine occurred in 1901.

Creighton International Nickel Ontaria

Engaged couple announced for Marjorie Statler and Donald Rich

Washington couple Mr and Mrs Merle Statler announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Donald J Rich son of Mr and Mrs BE Rich of Keota Iowa The notice names both families and indicates a forthcoming marriage likely in the Keota area.

Merle Statler Washington Marjorie Donald J. Rich BE. P. Rich Keota

Hold Housewarming for The James Rich Family

Mr and Mrs James Rich and Mike recently moved from the 76 community to the Pilot bore neighborhood and were honored at a housewarming party. Guests included Keith Stewart and family BE P Rieh D onnie Rich Marge Statler I J Rieh Frank J Rieh Orville Irene John Waters Tommy Howard Hoyle and R C Watson.

James Rich Mike Pilotbore Keith Stewart BE. P. Rieh Donnie Rich Marge Statler I. J. Rieh Frank J. Rieh Orville Irene John Waters Tommy Howard Hoyle R. C. Watson

Jap Cabinet Probes Largest Communist Riot in Japan

Tokyo police report 7 arrests from about 5 000 Communist sympathizers in 26 cities amid last night riots. Demonstrators used tear gas bombs clubs and eye shell bombs injuring more than 2 officers. Riots began 5 to 6 p m and ended about 10 p m prompting an emergency cabinet session and raids on Communist nerve centers.

Tokyo First Labor Union Communist Party Japan

Corrosion Costs Global Industry Billions Annually

The Electrochemical Society estimates the worldwide cost of replacing and repairing corroded materials and equipment at about 6 billion dollars each year.

Electrochemical Society

Mrs Loveless Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

The Gamma Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met with Mrs Earl Loveless Wednesday night with six members present. Mrs Richard Hotle, the president, presided over the business meeting as plans for a bake sale were discussed. Mrs Robert Choate led the program with a review of April Snow by Lillian Budd and Mrs Loveless served George Washington birthday themed refreshments.

Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi Earl Loveless Richard Hotle Robert Choate Lillian Budd

Naval Officer Seeks Chicago GOP Post Despite Gang Turmoil

Lt. Cmdr. Thomas S. Chuhak, a discharged legal officer at Glenview Naval Air Base, seeks the 31st ward GOP committeeman seat amid the Charles Gross murder aftermath. He won tentative support from Cook County Republican central committees and lives near the shooting site that sparked Chicago’s forceful public reaction.

Chicago GOP 31St Ward Charles Gross Cmdr Thomass Chuhak Glenview Naval Air Base Cook County Republican Central Committees Gross

New Witness Links Suspects to Gross Slaying

A 16 year old high school girl testified from about 100 feet away that two men described as medium built and heavy set stepped from a car and fired seven shotgun blasts into Gross on Kedzie avenue near North Avenue. Her identity remains protected.

Gross Kedzie Avenue North Avenue

Dream Release: Doctor Explains Sleep and Morality

Dr Louis S London of Washington DC, a psychiatrist, says instinctive forces clash with conscience in most people. When the conflict is sharp sleep fails, but dreams provide a truce by allowing forbidden impulses harmless satisfaction. Some say they never dream but forget them upon waking.

Louis S. London Washington, D.C

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