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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1952

Page

2

Jennie Adams Circle Hosts February General Meeting

The February meeting of the Baptist church saw Jennie Adams Circle in charge of the program with 33 members eight Guild girls and eight guests attending. Mrs Bert Van Meter led the program with Guild girls and sponsors cited, songs were sung a duet by Mrs Charles Dawson and Mrs Stanley Wallace. Irene Yard led devotions and prayer. William Ganon presented a screening of That Mid Buick with his own projector and screen as the meeting’s entertainment.

the Baptist Church Hell Jennie Adams Bert van Meter Karl Lonefellow Richard Weeks Marietta’ Workman Charles Dawson Stanley Wallace Irene Yard William Ganon Charles McConnell Joe Goodlander

Honor Future Bride Shower For Nancy Klopp In Marion

A Friday evening miscellany shower honored Nancy Klopp of Marion as she becomes Leo Mangold Jr.s bride on February 23 at the United Presbyterian church in Marion. Red and white gifts with streamers, a scrapbook activity, and contests highlighted the event hosted by Mrs. Dean Moore with help from Mrs. Mangold Sr. and Mrs. Jerry Johnson.

Leo Mangold Jr Nancy Klopp Marion Dean Moore Dewey Weeks Kenneth Kron Leo Mangold Sr Jerry Johnson

DeMolay Mothers Circles Postpone February Meeting

Due to a meeting at the time of DeMolay officers installation on Monday January 14 the next regular DeMolay Mothers Circles meeting is rescheduled to Monday February 20 not held on the usual date.

Four Groups Meet At Christian Church

The Christian Women's Fellowship held a Friday general meeting at the church with 36 members and one guest Mrs. Robert Everett s in attendance. Officers and members planned February group projects, a Southeast District Rally lunch committee, and a February 4 Men s Brotherhood supper.

Christian Women's Fellowship Robert Everetts Koy Randall Virgil Karu Jacob Shrader Dow McWvaniel Clarence Brown Fayette Hazel Green Academy Children's Hospital Iowa City

Presbyterian Guild General Meeting At Church

Twenty seven members and one visitor attended the Presbyterian church Friday for the Women’s Service Guild general meeting. Mrs. Charles Wiley presided. devotions by Mrs. Charles Schiebel. kitchen report by Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck. motion to buy stove and refrigerator. program head Mrs. Harry Turner with readings by Mrs. Maurice Libe Cade Shearer and Margaret Cowden on missions and the Alaskan hospital. Refreshments were served.

Presbyterian Church Women’s Service Guild Charles Wiley Kk. J. Dawson Charles Schiebel William Grat Claud Rhodebeck Harry Turner USA Maurice Libe Cade Shearer Margaret Cowden Alaskan Hospital

Cedar School Families Meet Thursday Night

A community gathering at Cedar School Thursday featured guests Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moore and daughter Mildred. The event included singing by Marilyn and Maurine Mertz with guitar, acrobatic dances by Mildred Moore, and refreshments after a truth or consequence program.

Cedar School Jesse Moore Mildred Lester Mertz Charles Bartholow Richard Schiebel Marilyn Maurine Mertz Mildred Moore

Vary Your Breakfast With Baked Apple Treat

A low heat, long bake turns apples plump and juicy for breakfast or dessert. Bake in a muffin tin to save oven space and melt cheese in the core for a quick finishing touch.

Local residents featured in Solon and Washington notes

Dr. Jean Marshall known as Jean Atchison of Washington joins Solon as a physician after training at State University of Iowa. Dick Marshall works in Cedar Rapids and commutes from Solon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert West of Adel visit Washington with son Billy, en route from a southwestern trip. J A Hunsaker recovers from a heart attack and runs a shoes shop. M K Rapp plans a three to four week California visit to see family and former Washington residents. Samuel C McCleery returns to work at Nicola Harmon store. Students Gary Gorham and Vic Manassier from Iowa State Teachers College spend weekend in town.

Jean Marshall Solon Loch Jean Atchison A. E. Atchison Washington Dick Marshall Doctor Marshall State University of Iowa Mercy Hospital Collins Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids Robert West Adel Mexico West Virginia Shannon Billy W. J. Shannon M. K. Rapp Golden State Limited California Los Angeles Fillmore Calif Samuel C. McCleery Nicola & Harmon Gary Gorham Vic Manassier Iowa State Teachers College

Hospital Admits Several Patients and Births Reported

At the hospital yesterday Emma Stewart of Washington was admitted for medical care while Anna Thomas of Columbus Junction underwent surgery. Matilda Boyle of Washington was transferred from Iowa City for medical care and Vivian Helfrich of Washington was admitted this morning. Births reported include a son to Mr and Mrs Elmer Glans of Kinross on Friday evening.

Emma Stewart Washington Anna Thomas Columbus Matilda Boyle Iowa City Vivian Helfrich Mrs Elmer Glans Kinross

Strothman Howell Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs Charles F. Strothman of New London announce the engagement of their daughter Charlotte Elaine to Gerald R. Howell, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Howell of Crawfordsville. Miss Strothman studies at Iowa State College, Ames.

Charles F. Strothman New London Charlotte Elaine Gerald R. Howell Robert Howell Crawfordsville Miss Strothman Iowa State College Ames

Social Calendar Highlights From St. Anthony Circle Week

Community schedule lists St. Anthony's Circle family pot luck at St. James hall 6 30 p m with two dishes to pass. DeMolay Mothers pause until February 25. Knights of Pythias meet 5 p m KP hall. White Shrine Bridge Party 2 p m Masonic Temple. Handcraft NT 8 p m Mrs Kenneth Peters. Roll call Serving him DeMolay 7 50 p m Masonic Temple. A VP Miss Soc 2 p m Lula Cherry. Applied Arts S pam Mrs Marion Swanson. Bring own hand craft sample.

St. Anthony's Circle St. James Hall DeMolay Knights of Pythias S P.m White Shrine Masonic Temple Kenneth Peters Miss. Soc Lula Cherry Applied Arts Pam Marion Swanson

SSA Representative to Assist with Claims in Washington

A Social Security Administration representative will be in Washington Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Mrs. Lay’s office on the north side of the square to help with old age and survivors insurance claims and Social Security number applications. Lester Wagner sustained an eye injury when a stick from a circular saw struck his face. he received stitches and was moved to Iowa City for further care as vision may be at risk. Mrs. Hadley Waltman has returned home near Brig hton after two weeks with the Humble children while their parents were in Texas.

Social Security Administration Washington Lay Lester Wagner Iowa City Hadley Waltman Brighton G. M. Humble Texas J. H. Jones Square Circle Earl Walker Frank Walker Wapello New Mexico Old Mexico Joe Conrad Walker Place William Johnke Bobby Dennison John Hamil M. M. Sinclair Cedar Rapids Mary White Mary Reister Wanda Brock Glen Dunkin Robert Tiemeyer Burlingtop Blanche Williams Columbus City Raymond Gerdes Don Wood Phillip Gerdes Ida Howell Robert Howell Gerald Betty BE. R. Davis Howell Davis Ruth Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Mary E. Jones W. T. Smith Mediapolis

Mrs Gallagher Hosts Evening Dinner and Bridge Prizes

Mrs Verle Gallagher entertained several ladies at a seven o'clock dinner Friday night. Red and white décor featured red rose arrangements. After dinner, bridge was played at six tables with high score prizes awarded to Mrs V R Phillips Elsie Glassburner Mrs Harold Johnson Mrs Jim Greenfield and Mrs T J Berdo. Mrs Artemas Brown won the low score prize.

Verle Gallagher V. R. Phillips Elsie Glassburner Harold Johnson Jim Greenfield T. J. Berdo Artemas Brown

Funeral services for George Ambrose Streb held in Des Moines

Riverside report notes funeral services for 56 year old George Ambrose Streb at St. John's Church in Des Moines after his death at a Veterans hospital from a heart ailment. He was born in Kinross and lived in Riverside, attending St Marys school and graduating in 1915. Surviving relatives include his mother and two sisters. burial in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.

Marge Luckey Riverside St. John's Church Des Moines George Ambrose Streb Streb Veterans Hospital Kinross St. Mary's School St. Mary's Margaret Streb Mary Loretta Streb Glendale Cemetery Joseph Russell Ross Iowa City Riverside Public High School Marilla Luckey Carl Luckey Pat Luckey

Two Families Vacation Together in Southland

Mrs. J. H. Jones reports multiple social visits and travel notes from Southland. The Walker and Johnke families vacation in New Mexico and Texas and attend a bullfight in Old Mexico. Several local families host and visit over the weekend, with a few minor injuries and an anniversary celebration noted.

Southland

Lloyd Foster Enters Iowa City Hospital

Lloyd Foster entered the University Hospital in Iowa City for a week of treatment. His room is 208 and visitors include his wife and son Bob. He suffers lingering flu related complications including a nerve issue and a heart leakage, with a congested lung.

R. J. Dawson Living Lake Lloyd Foster University Hospital Iowa City Verle Gallagher Ifp Whisler Laurence Raymond Whisler Stephen Dell Walker Lloyd

Needlecraft and YW activities at Wednesday luncheon

This Wednesday noon luncheon at the YWCA features Mrs. Berdo speaking on her native land. The program invites all employed women, with reservations and a free will offering to cover expenses.

YWCA Charles Berdo

Birthday List Honors Local Residents and Milestones

The notice salutes birthdays and anniversaries across the community. Joyce Ann Gevock marks a birthday as Timon Davison and several others reach ages 11 and 5, with Mrs. Dale Caldwell Faith Bauer Dick Horak Raymond Kephart Maude Stuart Eldon Wit hott Charles Shalla and Mrs Ralph Bell named. Mr and Mrs Frank Mayhew celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary. Other honorees include Beth Francine Gliger Glenda Rose Maines Phillip Wayne Foster and Sandra Ann Jones along with Mrs Lester Orr Cy Bush Charles Lemley.

Joyce Ann Gevock Frank Gevock Timon Davison Dale Caldwell Faith Bauer Dick Horak Raymond Harold Kephart Maude Stuart Eldon Withott Charles Shalla Ralph Bell Frank Mayhew Beth Francine Gliger Ralph Gliger Wellman Glenda Rose Maines Curtis Maines Phillip Wayne Foster Stanley Foster Lester Orr Cy Bush Charles Lemley Sandra Ann Jones Triv Jones

Local visitors call on J M Soukup home

Mr and Mrs Robert Kron and Mrs Rosa Horak visited Friday afternoon at the J M Soukup residence, sharing a cordial call with the family.

Robert Kron Rosa Horak J. M

High Spot Iron Mountain in Florida

The text notes Iron Mountain in Florida as a high spot, stating it rises to about 325 feet above sea level. It presents a brief geographic fact without additional context or details.

Iron Mountain Florida

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