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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Lee Nicholson were surprised hosts Saturday night as neighbors and friends gathered at their home in ROUND GROVE to bid farewell before moving near Trenton. Card games and refreshments accompanied the party with guests including the Skubal and Wehr families among others.
If your water comes from a well, have it tested to ensure safety. Homeowners should check for contaminants and quality to prevent health risks and ensure reliable drinking water.
A scout reports Edith Shields wrote J. E. Lemmon a kind thank you letter. She ends by joking that the advertised items were crutches and canes and suggests sending spring flowers such as pink and yellow snapdragons blue iris carnations with heather or acacia cut fresh daily from local greenhouses.
The Grace Hill Young Adults met with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brinning Monday evening to discuss two projects with no decision. Treasurer reports a balance of 19.15 dollars. The group ends with wire recordings of voices from adults and children and will meet February 13 with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrenes Miksch.
Frances Miller presided over the Rainbow Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday evening with 40 girls and five guests in attendance. Plans covered initiation and the school of instruction for the last of February and an upcoming bake sale.
The Happy Bluebirds gathered after school at Stewart school with Julia Kallous presiding. They discussed a February potluck dinner in the Camp Fire room with Happy Bluebirds parents as guests, dates to be announced. The girls rehearsed for the program at the Stewart school PTA meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Summit neighborhood coffee club held a farewell Sunday at Richmond hall for three families leaving the community. Honored were Mr and Mrs Donald Smith, Mr and Mrs Everett Chorpening, and Mr and Mrs John Young and family. A cooperative supper followed with farewell gifts presented to the guests.
A long list of local group activities includes CES installation at the Masonic Temple, YWCA mixers, Pythian events, PTA meetings, and club dinners. Highlights feature a Morning Presbyterian prayer service, the Walnut Women’s Club lunch, and Lincoln PTA dance with a white elephant auction.
The article notes that a jet pump is not recommended for wells with water levels more than 80 feet below the pump. It highlights the jet pump’s main advantage that it does not need to be positioned directly over the well.
The Friendly Bible Class of the Baptist Church held a pound shower for Reverend V L Currier and his wife as they observed their 28th wedding anniversary. Thirty seven attended the supper and the evening's program with guests from Ottumwa.
Faye Frazier executive secretary of the Iowa District YWCA led a YWCA council meeting discussion period Monday afternoon and evening in the YWCA room. The group, after a cooperative supper, learned about duties of council members and committee chairmen. Frazier conducted a true and false test as members reviewed the material. she was in town today for conferences with various committee chairmen.
The Jolly Ten club met at Charles Swift home Saturday evening with five pinochle tables. High scores went to Mae Wallace and Duane Wade while low scores were held by Grove Letts and Verle Worley. Travel prizes went to Charles Rademaker and Wallace. Refreshments were served by the hosts assisted by Mrs Wade.
The PTA Study group meets Wednesday evening in the high school home making room to discuss What Do Parents Really Know About Children. Topic leaders are Mr. and Mrs. Leland White guiding a session based on a group finding and facing the facts.
At the Fort night Bible department meeting the public forum tickets were sold. Led by Mrs. E. S. Hebner, the session included a reading project by Federated clubs and a discussion of Isaiah chapters 22 and 23. Eighteen members and guest Margaret Cowden attended.
Jolly Joker's 4 H club members heard a talk by Melvin Booth on selecting a wardrobe around a basic coat. Darlene Hindahl joined, Jan et Shalla discussed sewing tools, knot tying without tails, and Patty Sheetz retold The Keeper. The group sang Dreaming and The Field Song.
Lincoln school PTA hosts a Friday evening dance and social at the school with entertainment and square dancing. Members and friends are invited, and attendees are asked to bring a white elephant for auction by Don Burger. A door donation covers entertainment refreshments and dancing.
Mr and Mrs Hilton Coon entertained at an oyster supper Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coon and family of Ainsworth Mr and Mrs Jimmy Seiler and daughter of Gladwin and Mr and Mrs Bill Crandall and two daughters.
The Odako Camp Fire Girls set a tea for Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Camp Fire room at the LOOF Pans. Mrs. George Dowell leads the group and prepared the tea with helpers at the meeting last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Gifford Morrison reviewed The Women by Clare Booth Luce at a Drama Department meeting held Monday night at Mrs George Kerr home. Assisting was Mrs Wayne Limerman Jr A Penny Art Fund collection was taken Tickets for the forum were sold and the Fortnightly constitution was read Frances Hinkhouse hosted refreshmentsFramebuffer
Lula Cherry hosted a Monday evening session of the Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society. Mrs Basil McBee presided, Mrs George Masson read 1st John and prayed, and Mrs A E Atchison reviewed part of On Our Own Doorstep. Volunteers worked on flannel blankets for an Arkansas mission.
Mrs. Lee Lavalaeur was the guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. W. H. Barnum. The social evening ended with a presentation of a range of gifts from local women including Mrs. Edwin Morgan Mrs. Paul Phillips Mrs. Jay Hanson Mrs. Lowell Peck and others.
Evelyn Warren, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Warren of Ainsworth and daughter of Muscatine, married Lauren Waters at St Matthias church Muscatine with Reverend Bergthold officiating. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, a satin wedding gown, bouquet of white roses, maid of honor Barbara Luan, and best man Leroy Waters. The couple will reside at 1129 Oak Street Muscatine after a short wedding trip.
Mrs Ray Sojka became a new member of the Daughters of the Union Veterans at a Monday evening session in the Legion hall Iba. Special guests included Mrs Will Kephart department inspector and three members from Sigourney. Installation, delayed by officer absences, will occur at the February meeting. A luncheon followed with coffee provided by Mr and Mrs R S Warfel for 14 members and guests.
Mrs Rebecca Shebeck entertained her family at a cooperative dinner Sunday. Three birthdays were honored Karen and Phillip Boone and Mrs Shebecks birthday on January 12 13 observed by Max Boone of West Liberty and others including Lawrence Howell family Pleasant Plain Alvin Shebeck Columbus Junction and Marvin Yoder Kalona. Mrs Alvin Shebeck baked the birthday cake.
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