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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1952

Page

2

Three Child Study Groups Meet Here Friday Night

Twenty members of the department of Child Study section No. 1 met with Mrs. John Owen. Mrs. E. G. Humm led the meeting and named a nominating committee including Mrs. Don Bover Mrs. Joe Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Marion Swanson. Mrs. N. B. Hanson presented the topic A Little Girl with A Big Problem. Two cancer films were shown with assistance from Mrs Kenneth Patterson Mrs Don McClure and Mrs Charles Robison.

Department of Child Study John Owen E. G. Humm Don Bover Joe Kirkpatrick Marion Swanson N. B. Hanson Kenneth Patterson Don McClure Charles Robison Owen

Mrs Hart Hosts Child Study 1 Meeting At Higdon Home

Eighteen members and guest Mrs William Hart attended the Child Study 1 group gathering at Mrs Kenneth Higdon's residence. The session led by Mrs Keith Vetter discussed project achievements and pledged support for the Blue Bird Group. Members were asked to attend the Fortnightivy meeting March 11 at the Christian church.

William Hart Kenneth Higdon Keith Vetter Blue Bird Department The Christian Church Thomas Robb William Miller Robert Eastland

Mrs Speed Hostess To Child Study III

The Child Study group met at Mrs. Robert Speed's home with Mrs. Merle Turnipseed leading. Members reported on the project results and voted to donate 25 to Lincoln and Stewart schools for kindergarten equipment, 10 to the March of Dimes, and to collect for the Jeffery Perrel Fund at the March meeting.

Robert Speed Merle Turnipseed Kenneth Patterson Lincoln and Stewart Jeffery Perrel John Logan

Rural Women’s Club Breakfast Held at Humston Home

A breakfast for Rural Women’s Club members and their families was held Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Humston. Eleven families were represented. Kitchen conches were Mrs George Masson and Mrs Leo Marie. Dining room committee included Mer Raymond Humston and Mrs Will Marie. The morning was spent in visiting. The next regular meeting in March will be with Mrs Claud Rhodebeck.

Rural Women'’s Club Lloyd Humston George Masson Leo Marie Mer Raymond Humston Will Marie Claud Rhodebeck

Shamrock Dinner for St Patrick's Day

Festive easy meal idea for St Patrick's Day features Irish lamb stew with rice, shamrock rolls, watercress salad, mint jelly, pistachio ice cream and cookies. Suggests make ahead morning cooking, quick prebaked sides, canned or frozen stew options, and shamrock decals for table settings.

St. Ivtrick’s

Friends Honor Birthday Of Little Miss Thomas

Victorian Sue Thomas five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Thomas was guest of honor at a birthday party at home between 5 and 7 50 pm Thursday. Guests included Patty Hammer Toni Hernandez Marsha Hebders Sandra Moore Dora McAvoy and more. The party featured games musical cake and gift opening with pictures taken by Ray Whitehead and Santos Hernandez.

Sue Thomas Robert E. Thomas Patty Hammer Toni Hernandez Marsha Hebders Sandra Moore Dora McAvoy Housemarys Thurclay Marine Tucker Nellie Hamil Grandma Grandpa Hennon Vickie Ray Whitehead Santos Hernandez

Nickel Supplies For Defense Support Engineering Alloys

The prevailing nickel production goes to defense needs but through official channels nickel can be diverted for engineering alloys used in defense-supporting industries.

Defense

Social Calendar for Weekend Activities and Meetings

All items due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Womans Relief Corps and Legion hall events start at 2 p.m. at Nineteenth Century club with Mrs. George Morrison hosting Monday. Jr Fortnightly and Pom events hosted by Mrs Dale Dodds at 429 So 8th. Co hosts include Mrs Carroll Farrier and Mrs Norman Lechner. Keights of Pythias, KP hall, Bible Dept at 2:30 p.m., Rainbow Girls 7:30 p.m. at Ma sonic Temple. YWCA Council 7:30 p.m. and afternoon Literature 2:50 p.m. led by Mrs Stella Latelem. Tuesday Pythian Sisters 7:50 p.m. K Ht. James PTA 1:45 p.m. Y-Wives 1:30 p.m. YW Mixers 7:30 p.m. Crafts, basketball, swimming. DAR 7:30 p.m. Hostesses Mrs M J Cruise and Mary Welez. Handcraft 1 at 2:30 p.m. led by Mrs Roy Schiebel. Roll call: favored handwork by Mrs W T McIntyre. chest speaker to demonstrate Swedish learning. Mrs L Loveless to demonstrate cutwork embroidery. Members bring own material.

Dale Dodds Carroll Farrier Norman Lechner Keights of Pythias KP Hall Pam Brary Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Ywca Council James M. J. Cruise Mary Welez Roy Schiebel W. T. McIntyre L. Loveless

Mrs Bain Entertains Club Play Pinochle

Mrs Claude Bain entertained seven members of the U Go 1 Go club and five guests Thursday afternoon. The visitors included Mrs Oral Mayo Mrs Mabel Holman Mrs Martha McAvoy Mrs Ben Holt and Mrs S N Sorrell. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs Mayo named as high score winner and Mrs George Jarrard as low score prize winner.

Claude Bain Oral Mayo Mabel Holman Martha McAvoy Ben Holt S. N. Sorrell Mayo George Jarrard

Deadline Set for Adventures in Reading Program

March 1 marks the deadline for the Adventures in Reading project by Federated Women's Clubs members. Participants must read five books with four from approved lists and one chosen by the member, submitting a fifty word summary per book to district chairman Mrs Ralph Kleese in Washington County.

Federated Women's Clubs Ralph Kleese Washington County

The Road to Calvary Faith and Salvation

A speaker discusses a famed artist's Calvary painting and the crowd's reaction. One anxious observer asks about the road, warning that many have not found it. The speaker argues there is a road of faith, leading to forgiveness, hope, peace, and heaven through Christ.

Calvary

Navajo Cub Luncheon At Mrs Schmitt Home

The Navajo club met Thursday afternoon with thirteen members in attendance at Mrs. Schmitt's home. Guests included Mrs Doris Martin Mrs Earnest Salladay and Mrs Karl Steele. After a brief business meeting a series of contests followed the two course luncheon served with Mrs Martin assisting.

KK. Schmitt Doris Martin Iarnest Salladay Karl Steele Martin

West Chester Group Studies in Home of Mrs Walter Bauer

The West Chester Methodist study group met at Mrs. Walter Bauer's home on Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer who opened with prayer. Mrs. Dill Dusenbery gave the devotion service from Acts 15 16 and 17 with maps and illustrations as Mrs. Edgar Slemmonus reviewed the last two chapters in a question and answer format. Members answered the missionary quiz and refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Dusenbery.

West Chester Walter Bauer West Chester Methodist Study Group Fred Lindenmeyer Keith Stewart Eldon Bauer Frank Kleese Dill Dusenbery Edgar Slemmonus Dusenbery

English Ladies Guests In Ward Home Here

Mrs. Clayton Ward of Omaha entertained English girls living in Washington on a Wednesday evening at the Ward home. Attendees included Mrs. Berdo Clark McGaffey Killian Smith and Boyd of England, Mrs. Moriarty of Australia, Mrs. Lemke of Scotland, and Mrs. Ward of Belfast. The visit featured reminiscences, group pictures, and refreshments.

Clayton Ward Omaha Washington

Blamestowans Fret Over Police Laxity

Atty. Gen. Robert L. Larson told farmers and merchants that reluctance of witnesses to testify weakens law enforcement. He warned officers may quit pursuing cases after acquittals and cited a tavern beer sale to a minor as a example of citizens failing to support prosecutors.

Pella Robert L. Larson Larson Board of Supervisors

Keota Couple Wed In St. Marys Keota Church Ceremony

Kathryn Barbara Peiffer and George W Coffman wed in a Sunday ceremony at St. Marys church Keota. Rev C S Kemper officiated with maid of honor Kenneth Jaeger and best man Larry Frazier. Couple to reside in El Centro California where Coffman works in the Naval Air Station personnel office.

Kathryn Peiffer George W. Coffman Keota Kathryn Barbara Peiffer Harriette Peiffer Harry Coffman South English St. Mary's Church C. S. Kempker Kenneth Jaeger Larry Frazier Wayne Peiffer Charles Coffman Loyside Mercy School of Nursing Iowa City Cedar Falls Navy California el Centro Calif Coffman Naval Auxiliary Air Station

Kalona Red Cross sets campaign goal at 2000

Kalona faces a Red Cross drive beginning next week with Mrs. J L Fry as chairman and a 2000 dollar goal. A list of volunteers includes Mer Earl Wagamon and several local residents assisting in canvassing business and residential districts. The item also notes birthday and social club activities around Kalona.

Kalona Red Cross Fry Eugene Way Kalona Red Cross J. L. Fry Mer Earl Wagamon Alva Kepler Earl Fry Rex Allensworth I. KE. Grady George W. Yoder Mari. Herner Joe Fisher Howard Spreaker Floyd Walker Karen Pewitt Roy Pewitt Ivan Burkley Karen Judith Grout Carma Grout Sarah Jane Morrow Howard Pewitt Jimmy Fisher Reggie Lee Ronda Lee Ehrenfelt David Maxwell Reese Trusler ABC Club Lyle Fry Marvin Yoder Branson

Oslo Bislett Stadium Hosts World Speed Skating History

The main arena for the 1952 Winter Games sits in Oslo Norway. Bislett Stadium holds 28 000 spectators. It hosted three world speed skating championships in 1925 1927 and 1949.

Bislett Stadium Oslo Norway

Fire pails urged for rural homes to fight blazes

Fire prevention officials advise rural households to stock several galvanized steel fire pails. Bucket brigades remain a practical defense against conflagrations, according to experts.

Birthday wishes for Fred Wagner and Robert Stirling

Birthday greetings mark Fred Wagner of 215 South 2nd turning 72 and Robert Thomas Stirling son of Mr and Mrs Stirling turning eight. A wedding anniversary is noted for Mr and Mrs Robert Choate who wed in 1938.

Fred Wagner Robert Thomas Stirling Robert Stirling Robert Choate

Few Women Recruits For Armed Services

Washington defense sources said a drive to recruit 72 000 women by next June has yielded about 1 500 official volunteers across the army navy marine corps and air force. December and November were likely lower as holiday recruiting affects totals. The nationwide effort was launched with Armistice Day festivities last November 11.

Washington Armed Services Defense Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force

Honor Students Named At Ainsworth School

Nine Ainsworth High students named to the honor roll for the first six weeks of the second semester. Senior honorees were Judy Quinn Wilma Miller Meda Owens Charles Thompson and David Stout. Juniors Allen Wortman Maurine Stephens. Sophomores Sara McGinnie and Virginia Hunt.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Judy Quinn Wilma Miller Meda Owens Charles Thompson David Stout Allen Wortman Maurine Stephens Sara McGinnie Virginia Hunt

Spray gun offered in small home use models

The spray gun is available in compact simplified forms for home use. It suits large areas and is especially handy for painting radiators, hard to reach spots, and indoor or outdoor furniture.

French Government Forced To Resign

Paris reports Premier Ed gar Faure’s five weeks old government quits after his Socialist party refuses to back a confidence vote. President Vincent Auriol accepts the resignation as France faces a political and economic crisis and possible delay to NATO rearmament plans. The assembly rejected a 15 percent tax increase intended to fund military commitments under the North Atlantic pact.

Paris Edgar Faure France Europe Faure Vincent Auriol Radical Socialist Party National Assembly Auriol Lisbon Dwight D Eisenhower

Olympic track star Ralph Craig named 1948 yacht team alternate

Ralph Craig of Albany New York, famed for winning the 1912 15 and 200 meter dashes, served as an alternate on the 1948 U S Olympic yacht team.

Ralph Craig O Albany N.Y U.S

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