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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1950

Page

2

Rosamond Sojka Weds Joe Goodlander in First Baptist Wedding

Rosamond Elaine Sojka became the bride of Joe M. Goodlander in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist church of Washington Sunday at 2 pm. Rev. Milan Thompson officiated as spring flowers graced the setting. The couple will reside on a farm southeast of Washington where Goodlander works for John Gamon.

First Baptist Church of Washington Rosamond Elaine Sojka Joe M. Goodlander Ray Sojka Max Goodlander Route 1 Milan Thompson Bethel Church Mary Knotek LaEla Soika Stanley Jarrard John McGaffey Goodlander Washington John Gamon Towa State College Towa Wesleyan College Baptist Youth Fellowship Eureka

Capehart sales and service at Foster's

Buy your Capehart at Foster's and receive proper installation and wood technical service after the sale.

Capehart Foster's

Mrs Waterhouse Honored At Courtesy Gathering

Mrs Waterhouse was the guest of honor at a courtesy party held Friday afternoon at Mrs Richard Hayes home. The event celebrated her upcoming move from the community and included letters to Mrs Paul Harvey at McCleary hospital. Prizes went to Mrs Earl Chorpening and Mrs Pearl Hayes.

Mrs. Waterhouse Robert Waterhouse Richard Hayes Waterhouse Paul Harvey McCleary Hospital Mxcelsior Springs Earl Chorpening Pearl Hayes

Iowana Area Council of Camp Fire Girls Formed

The Iowana Area Council of Camp Fire Girls formed with representatives from Ana Mosa Cedar Rapids Lisbon Marion Monticello Springville and Washington. Washington members Mrs. Dowell and Jess Radda serve on the council with Cedar Rapids as headquarters. An executive committee approved the name and by laws at a February 22 meeting. A training course for Camp Fire Blue Bird leaders sponsors and Washington executives is set for March 4 at the Cedar Rapids office. Birthday week runs March 12 to 18 with church services and events planned later in detail.

Iowana Area Council of Camp Fire Girls Anamosa Cedar Rapids Lisbon Marion Monticello Springville Washington Mrs. Dowell Jess Radda Camp Fire

Birthday Dinner Honors Sharon Erwin at Parents’ Home

Sharon Diane Erwin was honored at a Sunday noon dinner at her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Erwin home to mark her birthday which fell on Saturday. Six candles lit the cake as her grandmother Mrs Mary Curl and Ralph Curl joined the celebration.

Sharon Diane Erwin Wayne Erwin Sharon Mrs Mary Curl Ralph Curl

Raymond Robertson Hosts Pinochle Club in Crawfordsville

The Jully Four Pinochle club met Thursday evening at the Raymond Robertson home. High scorers were Mr. and Mrs. John Barnhart. Mrs. Robertson served refreshments. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Spangler.

Crawfordsville Raymond Robertson John Barnhart Robertson Harvey Thomas Chester Spangler

OES Invitations Sent To Instruction Schools

The local OES received two invitations to instruction schools. The Keota chapter schedules a March 3 session at 1 15 p m with dinner at 6 p m. The Salem chapter plans a March 11 school with an evening meeting at 7 00 p m.

OES Keota Salem

Pythian Sisters Host Supper and Square Dance

WEST CHESTER hits by Pythian Sisters hold a 6 p.m. potluck supper at the K P hall. After supper the gathering enjoyed visiting and square dancing with a large crowd in attendance.

West Chester Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall

Human body worth about 98 cents in element value

A fact notes that if a human body were sold for the value of its chemical elements, it would be worth about 98 cents. The statement highlights the intrinsic element content versus sentimental value.

Hunters Target Belgian Browning Shotgun in Oklahoma City Ad

Hunter ad invites readers planning trips to Oklahoma City to visit for a new Belgian Browning over and under shotgun. Describes features as trap stock ventilated rib and labels it one of the best in its class. Encourages in-store visit to see the firearm.

Oklahoma City

YW Mixers Cooperative Supper Tuesday Evening

YWCA Mixers are reminded of a cooperative supper, business meeting, and special program on Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the YWCA room. Dorothy Turnipseed chairs the project and asks members to bring 10 cents to fund the reveal. Louise Rouse leads the program. Doris Ford presides. five month plans to be discussed.

YWCA Dorothy Turnipseed Louise Rouse Doris Ford

Nordykes Host Anniversary Dinner For Matthews

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nordyke hosted a family turkey dinner Sunday to honor the fourth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Nordyke’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. KEH Matthews of Salem. Guests included Gilbert Mills and Darlene, Ed Hite and Janice, Connie Nordyke and Wilbur Matthews of Salem, with Davenport and Cedar Rapids relatives unable to attend due to weather.

Bill Nordyke Gilbert Mills Darlene Ed Hite Janice Connie Nordyke Wilbur Matthews Salem Davenport Cedar Rapids

Eva Crawford Weds in California

Mrs. Eva Crawford of Stockton Calif formerly of Ainsworth and Davenport married B C Cauthan of Stockton on Friday February 24 in Reno. Relatives received the telegram Saturday. Mrs. Cauthan has worked in Stockton and is mother of Corbin Crawford of Ainsworth and sister of Pearl G Gardner of Washington. They will live in Stockton in a new home. Mr Cauthan works for the United States government in California.

Eva Crawford Stockton Calif Ainsworth Davenport B. Cc. Cauthan Reno

Couple Weds in Home at Columbus Junction

A marriage announcement records Maxine Monson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Morson of Leland wed Max Boulton son of Mr and Mrs Frank Boulton of Morning Sun on February 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Hopkins in Columbus Junction. Rev W L Sanford of the Independent Bible Church officiated. The couple will reside in Lakota where Mr Boulton works for Floyd Dean Construction Company.

Columbus Junction Maxine Monson Carl Morson Leland Max Boulton Frank Boulton Morning Sun W. L. Sanford The Independent Bible Church Frank Hopkins Lakota Boulton Floyd Dean Construction Company

Farewell Courtesy Honors Brown and Johnson Families

Crawfordsville residents honored Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brown Shirley Carol Jean and Frank and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson at a farewell party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker. The Browns move near Iowa City and the Johnsons relocate northwest of Crawfordsville. An impromptu program included a tie in a debate on whether women work harder than men and prizes for short talks and accordion play. A cooperative lunch followed with many neighbors taking part.

Dwight Brown Johnson Crawfordsville Shirley Carol Jean Frank Earl Walker Iowa City Johnsons Wilbert Rose Vernon Fletcher Bob Howell Fletcher Earl Lowe Rose U. S Howell Davis Lowe Howell Gerald Betty Mr. Davis Ruth Fred Mitchell Keith Phyllis Marshall Rose Mr. Fletcher

Canned Salmon Salad Popular and Nutritious

Canned pink and red salmon remain popular for salads and casseroles with a price drop mainly in pink salmon. The dish combines salmon with French dressing, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, olives and hard cooked eggs over greens yielding six servings.

Spotlight Citizenship Theme Set for YW Conference

The YWCA West Central area council in Kansas City selected Spotlight Citizenship as the theme for the BIPA summer conference. Attendees included Charlotte Fearll and Mary Wangeoner, with the event to be held at Camp Brewster in Omaha and HQs at the Yates branch YWCA in Kansas City.

Yates Branch Ottumwa Miss Waggoner Miss Earls Washington YWCA BIPA West Central Area Council Kansas Civ. Kan Charlotte Fearll Industrial Girls Nominating Committee Mary Wangeoner Camp Brewster Omaha Kansas City Central Branch Elsie Mallory Sum

Frances Cutkomp Named Bookkeeper at Eclipse Lumber

Frances Cutkomp of Colorado Springs has accepted a bookkeeper position in the Eclipse Lumber office in Columbus Junction. The report also notes local fox hunters hosting their annual oyster supper at Wyman school with a list of cooks. Other items include recovery of Mrs. Walter Kauffman after a brain concussion, Darrel Willey’s return from Mercy Hospital, Hilton Pretaz’s recovery from surgery, and Jack Emabull and wife welcoming a son.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Frances Cutkomp Colorado Springs Colo Eclipse Lumber Company Wyman School J. O. Heninger Luther Davis Alfred Davis James Edwards Harvey Thomas Rees Davis Ara Davis Haydn Thomas Evan Henry Rees Walter Kauffman Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Frank Hauenstein Darrel Willey Mercy Hospital Town City Hilton Pretaz McCleery Clinic Excelsior

Robin Red Breasts Adapt To Urban Nests

The robin, once forest nesting, now builds nests on fence rails posts and ledges as woodlands disappear. It also uses tombstones and even trolley wires for nesting sites, reflecting adaptation to urban environments.

Ny Potato Growers Allot 84 300 Acres 1950 Split

New York state potato growers hold an allotment of 84 300 acres for 1950. Long Island accounts for 44 200 acres and Upstate for 40 100 acres.

New York State Long Island Upstate

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