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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1952

Page

4

Wayland Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Mennon Freyenberger observed their 50th wedding anniversary in Wayland with a Tuesday dinner for 48 relatives at the Ivan Wyse home and a later reception for about 140 more. The couple moved from a farm near Wayland to retirement in 1940 and have five children and 17 grandchildren with most relatives in attendance.

Wayland Mennon Freyenberger Ivan Wyse Mary Oswald Morton Aurora Nebraska Gay Cunningham Colorado Springs Colo Lloyd Roth Ezra Edwin Verena Wyse Goshen Ind Joe Krabill Aaron Owesald Theodore Paul Harold Oswald Ella Oswald

Tea party favorites creamy bite sized sandwiches

Tea entertaining favors sandwiches cookies and small cakes as hostess favorites. The cream cheese surprise uses enriched white bread with softened cream cheese bacon and olives as filling. Cut into fingers and triangles and garnish with watercress radish fans or carved vegetables.

Farm Bureau Women to Meet Tuesday Afternoon

A meeting of the county Farm Bureau Women's committee will be held Tuesday January 29 at the Farm Bureau building. Township chairmen and county officers will gather starting at 1 30 o'clock.

Farm Bureau County Farm Bureau Women's Committee

Mr. and Mrs Brock Host Saturday Evening

Guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brock for a social evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. David McGaffey, Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McGaffey and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. George Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and daughter Ann O Conner and Wayne Brock. Music provided the entertainment and refreshments were served at the end.

Harold Brock David McGaffey John Kimmel Gerald McGaffey Fred Wagner George Brock Paul Johnson Ann O'Conner Wayne Brock Brock

English Theme for YW Luncheon at Noon

The YWCA announces a noon luncheon on Wednesday January 30 in the YW room. English theme with speaker Mrs Charles Berdo highlighting England. Food reflecting the country will be served. Open to all employed women and girls with a free will donation to cover meal expenses. Program ends before 1 PM.

Young Adult Committee The YWCA England Charles Berdo

Taylor No 9 Families Have Social Evening

The Taylor No 9 community held an entertainment at the schoolhouse Saturday night. Lyle Kirkpatrick showed Alaska pictures from the past six years. He is superintendent of Lyle and Green construction Company and currently has his family in Washington until spring opens up. Guests from the community included Dr. A C Peterson, Mr and Mrs Lester Krobill, Clara Faulkner, Mr and Mrs Chester Holcomb, Hilton buret, Mr and Mrs Janek Trotman tna, and Mr and Mrs David Klemen, who hosted refreshments.

Taylor No. 9 Lyle Kirkpatrick Alaska Lyle and Green Construction Company Washington A.C. Peterson Lester Krobill Clara Faulkner Chester Holcomb Hilton Buret Janek Trotman David Klemen

Homemakers Club Hosts Husbands at Taylor Dinner

Last Wednesday the Homemakers club of Taylor No. 9 hosted their annual dinner with the ladies entertaining their husbands. Mrs Anos Stout led entertainment with contests and puzzles while Jack Trotman and Klarvey Holden won a prize for a new salad vegetable delivery. Mr Hubert Redlingwer conducted a brief business meeting.

Neil Trotman Taylor No. 9 Anos Stout Jack Trotman Klarvey Holden Hubert Redlingwer

4-H Club Meets At Riverside Church

Riverside January 25 report describes Chever Cloverettes at St Marys school basement hosted by Mrs Marge Luckey. Guests Jes Thomas Wolfe and parents attend a program display fancywork and games. Refreshments served by girls led by Marie Schndt. Reports also mention Pvt Fred Jo Luckey stationed at Camp Cop Japan describing a Yokohama earthquake.

Marge Luckey Riverside Chever Cloverettes Jes Thomas L. Wolfe St. Mary's School Marie Sehndt Duane Willey Laverne Willey Baldwin Ward Pvt Fred Jo Luckey Camp Cop Japan Yokohama

Livestock Prices at Junction Midway Sale

A draft team brought $150 at a Jan 25 sale with 65 head sold. Saddle horses brought 40 to 115 dollars, others 60 to 86 dollars. A pony sold for 125 dollars. Fat steers brought 4.90 per cwt. Butcher stock 50 to 60 pounds sold 2.50 to 2.75. Bulls up to 27.40, cows 18.50 to 22, native stock calves 33.50 to 37.50.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Midway Sales Company Midway Sales Company Pavilion Gar

My Towel Bath Accessories With Playful Circus Scenes

bath set featuring towels and wash cloths printed with owners' names and bright circus imagery. Individual pieces are soft and absorbent, designed for kids and easy to spot in the bathroom. Names mentioned include Alan William Alice Wendy in a playful domestic scene.

Alan William Alice Wendy

Social Calendar Entries Highlight Local Activities

Community listings show DeMolay Mothers, Knights of Pythias and YWCA mixers, PTA meetings, crafts and suppers at KP hall and temple, plus church services, women’s groups, and club gatherings across Tuesday to Thursday, with times ranging from 1:30 pm to 9:40 am and venues including YWCA room, schoolhouse, and book hall.

Knights of Pythias KP Lial Kenneth Peters Hall Jeanette Kyle

Mother 21 Arraigned On Murder Charge In Oregon

In Portland a 21-year-old mother, Jada Z Kader, was to be arraigned on first degree murder charges over her daughter Sherrie Ellen’s death. Kader and the child’s older sister Vickie each blamed the other as investigators followed a changing story and led to a deer gas company lump location.

Portland Ore Mes Jada Z Kader Sherrie Elen Wader Sherrie Ellen

Iowa Sets March Draft Quota at 450 Men

Des Moines CAP Iowa announces a March selective service quota of 450 draftees for the state. Only delinquents and volunteers are excluded. registrants must be 20 or older by induction. Col Ralph Lancaster, state director, notes this is the second lowest quota since 1950.

Des Moines Iowa Selective Service Ralph. Lancaster State Selective Service

On the Beam Breakfast: Simple Efficient Morning Menu

Scientific tests at a medical college show fruit cereal milk bread and butter provide balanced breakfast nutrition. A second menu with fruit bacon egg toast and milk is also efficient. both meet daily B vitamins protein and minerals while saving time and money.

Procery

Crawfordsville Honors List Includes Perfect Attendance

The first semester closed with many students and staff recognized for perfect attendance. Honorees ranged from kindergarten to high school, including Kenneth Resehley, Doris Jane Griffith, Kathy Fletcher, Jerry Mitchell, John Coakley, and others. The piece notes pride in determination and suggests continued effort into next semester while highlighting an honor roll for grades six through high school. It also mentions the Priscilla Circle meeting of the Methodist church and a local family visit of Mrs. Donald Lee to Ottumwa, with several social details.

Crawfordsville Dan Stuents Erode Kenneth Resehley Doris Jane Griffith Kathy Fletcher Jerry Mitchell John Coakley Richard Resehley Shari Hamil Kenny MacDonald Ellen Wdgas Boyd Stephens Lois Ann Engle Delores Schaffer Joyvee Smith Robert Johnson Edward Reschley Betty Griffith Dorothy Coakley Keith Thomas Gwyneth Jones Evelyn Linnenkamp JoAnn McNeil Janice Cheney Priscilla Wsccs Methodist Church Max Owens Owens Floyd Fisher God Marl Walker Fisher

Orphan Sharon Beecher Reaches New Home in Traer Iowa

Three year old Sharon Beecher orphaned by a house fire in Atlanta arrives in Traer Iowa. She flies from Georgia to Waterloo and is taken to her grandparents as Shriners from Waterloo and Cedar Rapids greet her at the scene. The fire killed her parents Joseph and M E Beecher and infant brother Thomas.

Orphan Traer Iowa Sharon Beecher Atlanta Georgia Waterloo M. E. Beecher Sharon Joseph Beecher Thomas Beecher Wes Beecher Traci Chictago Shriners Cedar Rapids

Mrs Susanna Leuck Goeldner obituary in Harper

Funeral services for Mrs Susanna Leuck Goeldner of Sigourney were held Saturday morning at St Elizabeth's church in Harper. Born in 1866 in Germany she came to the United States as a child and married Oswald Goeldner. Survived by 11 grandchildren and siblings, she helped rear her grandchildren after her daughter's death in 1925.

Susanna Leuck Goeldner Sigourney St. Elizabeth's Church Harper Goeldner Germany Oswald Goeldner Cleo Conklin Keola Maggie McManigal Happy Texas P. No Leuek Baker Oregon Hubert Leuek Pilger Nebraska

Urges Approval of St. Lawrence Seaway

President Truman urged Congress to approve joint U S Canada construction of the St Lawrence Seaway and power project. He said the United States must join as a full partner to protect national security and ensure access to Canada’s iron ore from Labrador Quebec.

Washington, Lae Truman Congress St. Laurence Seaway Canada St. Laurence House Senate United States Labrador-Quebece

With Our Men In Service Lukavsky and Johnson Details

Military notices list Eugene Lukavsky RA-17-325-15% serving with the 143rd Eng. Tony Bridge Co. APO 460 New York NY and Jerry R. Johnson AFAT-331-584 PL Student 39rd Seth Tech True Group 33rd Seth Tech at Troy Wing Keesler Air Force Base Rilonxi MS.

Eugene Lukavsky Eng Tony. Bridge Co APO New York Jerry R. Johnson AFAT Seth Tech Troy Keesler Air Force Base Rilonxi Mississippi

Local names listed in community notice

The fragment lists individuals including Margaret Cassabaui Marvin Crull Kay Robertson Edith Dunsmore Baja Harris Claudette Davis Margaret Evans Karen Greene and Frances Stewart as names in a local record or notice.

Matie Margaret Cassabaui Marvin Crull Kay Robertson Edith Dunsmore Baja Harris Claudette Davis Margaret Evans Karen Greene Frances Stewart

Junction Merchant Purchases Wapello Store

Roundy owner of Economy Super Food in Columbus Junction buys M D Thomas Serv-a-Self in Wapello this week. The move follows their 1991 relocation from Woodbine to Columbus Junction.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Roundy Economy M.D. Thomas Wapello Woodbine Roy Bailey Ralph Frederick Morrison Clayton Cline Louisa County Wapelio Leota Sehaper Darlene Sehaper Indian Creek Grandview Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Schaper Darlene Shaper Victor Stacy Town City Isaac Conrad Mercy Hospital Wayland Mr. Conrad WH. Gaskell England John Gabriel Seemscircle Fred Rahmitler J H. Wrvykert Priscilla Club Staev

Light Snow Falls Across Much of State Today

Light snow blanketed most of the state today as temperatures dipped toward subzero levels. Forecasters warned colder weather would spread tonight with readings dropping to five to ten degrees below zero in the northeast region.

Towa

Weather Forecast Mixes Snow Flurries With Warmer Relief

Occasional snow flurries expected in the southweet and weet area with temperatures rising five to 20 degrees above normal tomorrow. Des Moines weather official predicts relief by Wednesday as the forecast remains fair and warmer.

Des Moines Ahange Warner

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H. Brock Wed Fern Pastry Shop Donut Holes Minerva Marcella Fern Pastry Shop West Side Square Taylor Homemakers Club Riverside Church Mid Modern Lighting & Mig. Co Des Moines, Ta Iowa Southern Utilities CO Temple Applied Arts Mareion Swanson Lethel Miss Alvin Sthinen Pansy Ti Club Walter Shuty Asoe Elizabeth Dawson Charles Rerdo Eta Sigma Phios Duane Griges Mrainklin Melvin Tooth Rebelah Family Sociates Ute Pose Rebecca Shebeck Ftes Crandall Valdis Lanis Bob Nardy Heo Crawfordsville Clarence Lowe Donald Lee Avy Towers Ottumwa Cloomfield Lee Henry Durrett Owensboro Kentucky Eine Columbus High School Woodrow Shearer Mary Fuller Virginia Foss Margy Vannice Jackie Duncan Joyce Shellabarger Army Ordnance Defense St. Lawrence Seaway Lukavsky Johnson Dom Brown Motors West Msadisson South Ave PLYMO DE Soto Junction Merchant United Press Tom Duncan Ethel L. Piper Jom Duncan Fred G. Moritt Evyleen Cronin N&h Nicola Harmon
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