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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1948

Page

3

Lillian Minick Speaks on China at Handcraft Meeting

Lillian Minick presented an educational program on Things to Know about China at the Fortnightly Handcraft department meeting hosted by Mrs. Howard McCleery. Guests included Mrs. Bruce Lipscomb and Mrs. Wayne Limerman.

Howard McCleery Bruce Lipscomb Wayne Limerman T. A. Michels Howard Crozier Lillian Minick China Ed Sorrell Michels Baptist Church Harry Wood Bradly Institute Peoria Ill America Ethel McCreedy Fred Steck Elizabeth Irwin Ralph Minick Frances Minick

N Sojka Surprised At 17th Birthday Party

Nadyne Sojka enjoyed a birthday party hosted by Marie Swakies on Sunday afternoon in her honor. Guests included Mary Knotek Lukilse Sojka Nadiene Chalupa and Marie Swailes. refreshments and a decorated birthday cake by Mary Knotek were part of the celebration.

N. Sojka Nadyne Sojka Marie Swakies

High Score Held By Mrs Roy A Lowash

The White Shrine bridge party was held yesterday afternoon at the club where Mrs Roy A Lowash achieved the high score, with other members factoring into the event.

White Shrine Bridge

Frances Durst Weds Chester Young In Double Ring Rite

Frances V Durst daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Durst married Chester J Young son of Mr and Mrs Farrel Young in a 2 PM double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Cotter Iowa Reverend Robert Spencer officiated A dus ty rose gown with white carnations cor sage and a triple pearl necklace were worn The couple were attended by Christie Rickey and a pink carnation corsage The bride attended Washington schools and worked at American Pearl Button Co Mr Young a Crawfordsville High School graduate 1938 will farm southeast of Crawfordsville after a short wedding trip

Frances V. Durst Elmer Durst Chester J. Young Farrel Young Crawfordsville First Presbyterian Church Robert Spencer Cotter Iowa Christie Rickey Rickey Young Washington American Pearl Button Company Mr. Young

Masonic Tempe Hosts Bridge Event For Washington Birthday

Three bridge tables were organized with high score claimed by Mrs Roy Lowash and second by Mrs Edith Richards. Decorations matched Washington's birthday and refreshments were served by Mrs 11 M Dodder and Mrs Boyd Foster.

Roy Lowash Edith Richards Washington 11. M. Dodder Boyd Foster

Birthday wishes and anniversaries in Kalona Davenport and Rock Island

Happy birthdays mark the day for Eric Hendr son of Kalona and Eddie Bailey and Robert Surface as they turn twelve and seven respectively. Congratulations go to several named individuals including Mrs. Jarrard McKay Plumb Klein Phillips Marshall Swailes Rich and Jones with anniversary wishes for two couples. For sale ads are noted for attention.

Eric Hender R. A. Hender Kalona Eddie Bailey Ted Bailey Robert Surface F. C. Surface Mauc Jarrard Milburn McKay Davenport W. H. Plumbof Rock Island Robert Hyde Wellston Virginia Lee Klein Riverside T. R. Phillips Georgia Marshall Stanley Marshall Brighton James Swailes East Highland Joe Rich Tarry Jones

Community Social Notices for Tuesday Evening Events

Local columns list multiple church societies and clubs with meeting times. Includes Women's Missionary Society at United Presbyterian church and evening divisions. Parsons College Founders Day dinner. Rosemary club. West Chester Pythian Sisters. Damascus Shrine ceremonial. cooperative suppers. YW mixers. Navajo Club luncheon. Bethel Missionary Society. Farm Bureau chorus. Heights Social club. Fleur De Les club. Rural Women. Child Study Fortnightly. K P lodge regular meeting. Priday Homemakers. Odd Fellows Rebekahs family social. Baptist Women Missionary Society. Ww c C C general meeting at church with Mrs. Wagner as guest speaker.

Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Marie Stewart E. Washington Parsons College Washington Presbyterian Church Rosemary Club Mae Davis West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Y. W Navajo Club D. Anwyl Bethel Missionary Society Grace Shaw Farm Bureau Women's Presbyterian Church Priday Homemakers Club Dare Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Baptist Women's Missionary Society Harry Wagner Hosteses W. P. Moriarty John Kurtz Johnscenblossont P.m

Wayland Chapter Invites OES for Initiation Friday

Wayland chapter No. 494 invites the Washington chapter of the OES to their initiation at 7 30 p m Friday with Helen Smith as instructor Y W mixers cooperative supper in the YW rooms Bring a dish to pass and own table service and sandwiches if desired

Wayland Washington The Helen Smith Y. W

Mother's Circle of DeMolay Held at Temple Masonic

The Mothers circle of the Order of DeMolay met at the Masonic Temple with 14 members present. President Mrs H M Dodder led the business session and scheduled a March 8 birthday party with out of town guests. Entertainment was organized by Mrs Charles Kennedy and Mrs Ed Squire featuring two quizzes on differences in traditions.

Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple H. M. Dodder Charles Kennedy Ed Squire

Frogs and Eyes Shine In Natural History. Queens Fair

A report notes Mrs. Dodder winning a prize for most correct answers at a Mothers Club event. Afterward refreshments were served by Mrs. Clyde Dawson and Mrs. W. C. Richards. A fragment mentions a film release at Fox Theatre and a trek along the British seacoast with Margaret and Lilli Palmer encountering a giant spider during cliff climbing.

Dodder Clyde Dawson W. C. Richards Fox Margaret Lilli Palmer Lilli

Fear of Spiders Almost Fatal on No torious Gentleman Shoot

Margaret Johnston's arachnophobia nearly led to a fatal incident during location filming for No torious Gentleman, a Universal production, prompting safety reviews.

Margaret Johnston Universal

Hollywood fashion influence spurs Latin overtones in Tycoon wardrobe

The article notes Hollywood's impact on feminine fashion with the color Technicolor film Tycoon starring John Wayne and Laraine Day at the State. Designer Michael Woulfe created fifteen Latin toned ensembles for Day as the film moved before RKO cameras, signaling Hollywood style cues seeping into mainstream dress.

New York Paris Hollywood Tycoon RKO Radio Laraine Day John Wayne Michael Woulfe

Fashionable Daughters Embrace South American Style

A brief note suggests fashionable daughters may be adopting South American dress trends, reflecting evolving tastes and global influences in contemporary style.

Potluck Dinner At Redlinger Home Hosts 15 Families

St Marys circle of St James church held a potluck supper at Mr and Mrs Fart Redlingers home Sunday evening with 15 families in attendance. Guests included Father Corcoran and Mr and Mrs Robert Porter and daughter Roberta Ann. Decorations featured a patriotic theme arranged by Mrs Ray Redlinger and Mary J Louise Redlinger. The evening included visiting and games after a short business meeting.

St. Mary's St. James Church Fart Redlinger Father Corcoran Robert Porter Roberta Ann Ray Redlinger Mary J Louise Redlinger

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Handcraft Roy A. Lowash Jom Duncan Frances Durst Mrs Chester Young W.S. Andrew Federal Life & Casualty CO Cottage Grove Des Moines 11 Romensy Southae Fung, Glasses Stephen Mr. Penney Penney’s Big Mac Sungarees U. S. Pat Goodyear Redlinger U. S Georgi Dimitrov House UN- American Activities Subcommittee United States Rayon Rbembergs Penneys LACE Seersucker Wash Goods S.E Ima Tepe NT Penneys
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