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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1951
Page
2
A reflective piece blends January plans with holiday memories. The author notes longer days hinting at spring, mentions Christmas customs, family gatherings, and soldiers overseas. It humorously references 4-H orange cake, a prank prize, home gadgets, and a planned Florida trip with nostalgic notes on sunshine and relaxation.
Havre residents joined Everet Weston and Larry for a Friday skating event at Silver Lake. The evening featured music lights cocoa and doughnuts with about thirty attendees from the German Evangelical church. Nearby families and visitors shared meals and greetings during a busy community gathering.
SANDY HOOK Jan 3 Indian Creek club held their New Year dinner at the school house on Sunday. It was a potluck affair with the goodies all there as usual. There were over fifty present. The Mineart family hosted a large dinner with all the grandchildren, 146 present. Indian Creek and Brighton schools started Jan 2 and Havre school resumed after a short vacation.
The Granite Railway of Massachusetts built in 1826 was the first horse operated railroad in the United States. It ran from a Quincy quarry to the tidewater and is now part of the New Haven system.
A second 4 H meeting was held December 18 in the Donald Wilson home. Ainsworth Beavers is the chosen club name with Robert Buck assisting Gene Stephens as leader. Next meeting at Stephens home. Bruce Lord and family from Mitchell Iowa visited in the George Lord home. Several local families visited during Christmas week including the Wagenknecht, Woolsey, Jen cing, and Jenkins households. George and Bryce Lord attended shopping in Iowa City. Eastern Star event in Washington. New Years guests included Floyd Mundt and Billy of Muscatine.
Floyd Hamil of the public schools Harold Hazelett and Paul Shearer representing the Boy Scouts Rev T C Polk of the ministerial association and Jim Easter and Bob McFarlane representing the insurance agents participate in a continued discussion on fire prevention efforts.
Mr and Mrs Tom Peters of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Celia Ann to Joseph William Podaril son of Mr and Mrs Joe Podaril of Ainsworth. The wedding will be in January.
The Merry Mixer club gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Ted Kiesey’s home with twelve members sharing their first dinner guests. Hats were exchanged for 25 cents to fundraise, with winners Mrs. Hartzler, Mrs. Siemmons, and Mrs. Thrapp.
Columbus Junction reports Chapter CX PEO Sisterhood met at Mrs. J. H. Huston home with Mrs. Max Sellers presenting Milady’s Hob thaw vy search. Founders day program and 6:30 p m dinner set for January 15 at Mrs. W A Norris home. Leaders named as Mrs. Anna Robertson and Sheldon Hawkins.
Use an old sheet laid over a coil or link spring before placing the mattress. The sheet acts as a barrier between the spring and bedding, reducing direct contact and protecting the mattress from rust or corrosion. Ensure the sheet lies flat and remains clean to maintain a dry, protective layer.
Mrs. Crayne Mrs. Bartow Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Michels were elected to the YWCA council at the January meeting. Crayne and Boyd will serve two year terms while Michels and Boyd will serve one year. President Mrs. Day led the session and urged leadership for the year ahead.
The Friendly Circle club held a cooperative dinner at Mrs. Don Sheetz home with 13 members and 3 guests. Guests included Mrs. Walter Doak Mrs. Duane Forinash and Mrs. Marion Wells. Plans were made for an annual family night supper with a tentative February date and invitations sent to all former members. Secret sisters for the new year were drawn.
The Haskins Ladies' Aid society met at the Una Gordon home Thursday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. Newly elected officers include Mrs. John Skubal as president, Mrs. Lloyd Edwards as vice-president, Mrs. Merle Colton as secretary, and Mrs. Earle Sherman reelected treasurer, with yearly reports also presented.
The Pleasant Hill monthly social opened with a pancake supper at the Pleasant Hill church drawing about 50 attendees. Officers for 1951 were elected including John Ganon as president and Howard Benn as vice president. Meetings will be the first Wednesday each month.
Families of the Fairview Community Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson for a cooperative noon meal. The afternoon included pinochle and canasta and visiting. Mrs Clint Rhea is scheduled as February hostess.
Nine members gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Schiebel. Rebecca Shebeck received a birthday gift. Pinochle games were played at two tables. High scorer was Mrs. E. H. Whitehead. Low score belonged to Mrs. Emma Campbell. The January 18 meeting will be with Mrs. Paul Mast.
Mr and Mrs Al Crone hosted the GHM club meeting at their home on Thursday. Officers were elected with Robert Wiley named president and Richard Weeks treasurer as Mrs Weeks conducted the session. Pinochle was played at four tables with high scorers Mr and Mrs Weeks and low prizes to Mrs John Caldwell and Walter Rukaber. Mrs Wiley won the travel prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs Omer Verners and Mrs Donald Lins assisted with refreshments.
Mrs Homer Stephen reviewed The Best Sellers in 1950 at a PEO meeting held Thursday afternoon. Edith Shields and Letitia Shields assisted. Mrs George Rudiger presided. The discussion covered fiction and non fiction including The Far Lands by James Norman Hall. refreshments were served.
Twenty six members answered roll at the St Pauls Women’s Guild meeting held Thursday afternoon. Deacon reader Mrs Carl Zieglowsky spoke on Toward a Christian Community and led a meditation. Mrs Henry Witthoft read Matthew 5 13 16 and led in prayer. President Mrs Walter Weston led the business session with monthly and annual officer reports. Dues were paid. Mrs Henry Witthoft Mrs Ralph Witthoft and Mrs John Zieglowsky attended.
Friday listings include Past Matron's Club potluck at Mason ic Temple 6 30 p m Rebekah lodge IOOF hall 7 50 p m WRC noon potluck at Legion rooms. Sunday Rainbow Girls installation 2 05 p m Masonic Temple public invited. Monday Bible Study 2 30 p m library 1 00 p m Mrs Nate Young Junior Fortnightly 8 00 p m Mrs Francis Mangold DeMolay 7 30 p m Masonic Temple DUV 7 30 p m Legion hall Knights of Pythias 8 00 p m EP hall Afternoon Literature 2 90 p m Mrs Frank Crone Evening Literature 7 45 p m Ruth Bell Virginia Vettet Bring thimbles and needles. Tuesday DAR 2 30 p m Mrs BE M McConaughey Bring needles and thimbles St James PTA 7 50 p m St James social hall Special program Fathers invited Pie. Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study group 6 15 p m Mrs Walter Smith Usual plan for meal Ann Judson Circle of Baptist church 7 30 p m Kazel Edna McCarty American Legion auxiliary 7 51 p m Legion rooms American Home I 2 80 p m Mrs Harold Cumming American Home III 2 30 p m Mrs Harry Ramseyer Carol Brewer Mission circle UP church 2 90 p m Mrs John Wagner Washington County Nurses association 8 00 p m nurses home YWCA Mixers 7 30 p m YW room Knitting crocheting leather Music department 7 45 p m dessert Mrs Bruce Lipscomb Note change of night American Home I 2 00 p m Mrs Harry Turner
Mrs. Paul Snakenberg led Public Affairs III meeting at Mrs. Walter Kyle's home on Wednesday after Eight. Members answered roll call with My Favorite Hobby. Guest at the gathering was Mrs. W TFT. McIntyre.
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