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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1952

Page

2

Becker and Humble marry in Kansas City ceremony

Margaret E Becker and Gerald D Humble wed at St Francis Xavier Church Kansas City Missouri in a double ring nuptial mass. The bride wore white velvet with lace and pearls. attendants wore bronze and aqua gowns. A reception for 225 followed at the bride’s home with 2925 guests in attendance.

Margaret E. Becker Gerald D. Humble Kansas City Missouri Margaret Elizabeth Becker P. Becker Grant Humble S J. Francis Xavier Catholic Church J. B. Gerst Pania Angelicus Beautiful Mother Thébride Carol Craft Jane McInnis John Humble Clark Welling Charles Becker Rhue Steve Holland

Miss Kyle Speaks at Fortnignity Applied Arts Meeting

Mrs. Marion Swanson and Mrs Paul Shearer hosted the Fortnignity Applied Arts gathering on Monday night with thirteen members and two guests. Miss Kyle spoke on mental health and members displayed crafts while planning textile painting and weaving for the next meeting. A five dollar donation was made to the March of Dimes and a penny art fund collection was taken. Refreshments were served at the close.

Marion Swanson Paul Shearer Applied Arts Fortnignity G. W. Alliman Evelyn Kyle Miss Kyle

Spin Curlers for Between Shampoos Set Tip

The Spin Curlers can be used for a between shampoos set. Dampen hair slightly and roll on the curler. When hair dries, remove curlers and brush hair into place.

WCTU Meeting Held at Mrs DeKoning Hostess Home

Fourteen members and one guest met at the home of Mrs Jacob DeKoning for a Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering. President Mrs Ray Sojka opened with a poem, readings and poems were shared, letters sent to officials, and a speech contest committee was formed. Refreshments were served. next meeting will be at Mrs Dora Bolar’s.

WCTU Jacob DeKoning Mabel Wasamon Wellman Ray Sojka Mere Basil McRee Della Hillhouse Maes Sam Morrison Clara Harker Jo MO Pinney Rey DeKoning Guy M. Gillette Robert Larson Towa Melee Mellee Mer. Finney Della Day Dora Bolar

Camp Fire Group Elects Officers at Monday Meeting

The Wepomachick Camp Fire group elected officers Monday evening with Linda Lone named president, Sandra Peters as vice president, Martha Young as secretary and treasurer, and Judy Putnam as news reporter, Chery Hunsaker as cleanup chair. Afterward the girls mounted and labeled twigs from ten tree kinds.

Wepomachick Camp Linda Lone Sandra Peters Martha Young Judy Putnam Chery Hunsaker

Social Calendar Wonders and Meetings Tonight

Tuesday notices list Word Weavers at 7550 pon Jean ette Kyle, Pythian Sisters supper at KI hall, YWCA mixers, Prairie Flower meeting at school house, Pansy Hill family night, Presbyterian Prayer at church, WC Pythian Sisters social, YWCA luncheon, Methodist prayer, Christian choir off. Wednesday events include Bethel Miss See, and various clubs and Legion activities.Thursday features Homemakers gathering, IOOF Rebekah, Fleur de Lis, Legion Aux sewing, and matron initiation at Masonite Temple with potluck.

Jeanette Kyle Pythian Sisters Cooperative YWCA Prairie Flower Franklin Melvin Booth Ioof Rebekah Pam Loo Hall U Go Rebecca Shebeck Rex Crandall Legion Aux Legion — Hall Rebekah Lodge Harry Drake

Ann POR O Connor engagement announced

Bride to be Ann POR O Connor is engaged to Wayne Brock son of Harold and Mrs Brock of Washington. No definite wedding date has been set.

Por, O'Connor Ann Wayne Brock Harold Brock Waoshington

Missionary Society Meets With Miss Cherry

The Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society met with Lulu Cherry Monday afternoon with 12 members attending. President Etha Dawson presided as roll call was answered with a scripture reading for the month. Miss Cherry led the devotional period. The program featured a discussion of missionary news with full participation.

Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society Lulu Cherry Etha Dawson Miss Cherry

Sewing is Topic of Handcraft II Group

Mrs Kenneth Peters entertained the Handcraft II department of Fortnightly Monday night with nineteen members attending. Also present were Mrs Lynn Ferguson and Mrs E G Humm, the guest speaker Roll call was answered by each one giving a serving hint. Following a brief business session, Mrs Pant Horak introduced Mrs Trumm who gave a demonstration on the use of sewing machine attachments. With the various machine pieces, Mrs Humm showed how different types of sewing and stitching could be done. Mrs Jotn Butler displayed several clothing garments which she had made with the sewing machine.

Kenneth Peters TT Department Lynn Ferguson E G Humm Pant Horak Trumm Humm

Davenport Employees Asking Pay Increase

Policemen firemen and municipal toolhouse employees in Davenport unite to seek higher pay from the city council. Police and firemen request a $50 monthly raise while toolhouse workers ask for a 30 cent hourly increase. They plan separate petitions before the February 6 council meeting.

Davenport Joacreause Pebo

Young Americans Visit Mrs Anna Harmeier

Mr and Mrs Marie and Dr J A Marie called on Mrs Anna Harmeier at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Several families and individuals share visits, dinners, and birthday celebrations across local homes including Humstons Phillips Millers and Browns during the week.

Mrs Anna Harmeier Young America Marie &R J. A. Marie Mercy Iowa City Carl Phillips George Miller George Miller Sr Mere Grant Humston Treo Emma Huneston Mere. Grant Humeston Buddie Joan Marie Joy Heck Richard Brown Ivan Brown Mt Pleasant Gilbert Raymond Humston Barbara Richard Lloyd Humston Eldon Roth Humston Grant Humston W. J. Marie Jr Claude Micheal Marie Allen Atkinson Grant Humston Sr Canasta Clark Baker

U S and Canada Share Atomic Secrets

Gordon Dean of the Atomic Energy Commission disclosed that the United States will share some atomic information with Canada. The data relate to production of atomic explosives but not to weapons specifics, with laws restricting broader disclosure.

Washington United States Canada U. & Law Gordon Dean Atomic Energy Commission

Career Day Offers Students College Discussions Across Nations

Career Day events proceed with morning sessions focusing on choosing professions and afternoon college days. Representatives include Central, Coe, Cornell, Drake, Grinnell, Iowa State, Iowa State Teachers, Iowa Wesleyan, Monmouth, Parsons, Penn, Simpson, Ave Maria and State University.

Central Coe Cornell Drake Grinnell Iowa State Iowa State Teachers Iowa Wesleyan Monmouth Parsons Penn Simpson Auvenstana State University

Town Women’s Schools List Outlined For Speakers

A proposed outline for speakers at the Town women’s schools includes categories such as Christian and Lindenwood groups, MancMir ray, Stephens, Willian Woods, commerce institutes, professional beauty and nursing schools in Burlington and Des Moines, Mercy hospital in Iowa City, and military branches.

Women's Schools Christian Lindenwood MancMirray Stephens Willian Woods Collmerce American Institute of Business American Institute of Commerce Lowatate Marshalltown Telegraphy University of Beauty Des Moines Burlington Beauty Academy Mercy Hospital Iowa City Army Navy Marines

Trainee Qualifications and Duties Outlined for Role

The article lists the trainee program requirements including needed personal qualifications and the duties and responsibilities expected of participants. It highlights potential career returns and growth opportunities upon successful completion.

Kalona Kid Basketball Tournament set for February 2

The Kalona school hosts the annual Kid basketball tournament in the local gym on February 2 with games starting at 8 50 am. Brush No 1 meets Pacific Brush to open, followed by Hickory Grove Oakland vs West Lincolnaye Center Prairie Dale vs Richmond, then Sharon vs Kalona. Winners play at 1 30 pm and 4 10 pm crowns the champion. Public invited to attend.

Eugene Way Walona Kalona School Brush No. 1 Pacific-Brush Hickory Grove Oakland West Lincolay Prairie Dale Richmond Sharon Kalona

Friday Morning Fire Injures Tenants and Contents

Fire damaged a building with smoke and water harm to belongings. Mr and Mrs Chester A Miller welcomed a son born Friday January 25 at Washington Hospital.

Fiasona Gaylord Bronneuima Ant Chester A. Miller Washington Hospital

Major Walter Reed’s Typhoid Research Guidelines Remain Cited

In 1893 Major Walter Reed as professor of bacteriology at the Army Medical School outlined methods and funding for typhoid investigations. His work continues to guide medical investigative research despite its age and institutional changes.

Walter Reed Army Medical School Army Medical Service Graduate School Sill

Blind 20 year old cyclist maps Gore Bay streets from memory

Danny Megwan, a totally blind Indian youth of Gore Bay Ontario, pedals through town guided by an internal map of every road path fence and bridge. He stops when he hears an approaching car and navigates with practiced care.

Danny Megwan Gore Bay Ontario Side

Ivy Climbing Decor Tips For Living Room Walls

If ivy grows outside consider placing a few pots by doors to brighten living rooms. It thrives there and creates a decorative effect by anchoring longer branches to walls with strips of tape. For climbing a long thin red stem, fasten it at intervals with tape.

Story of the Pied Piper follows tragic Hamelin legend

In 1212 a French shepherd named Stephen led Hamelin children away with fervor to join a doomed holy mission. Parents could not restrain them and the group vanished, leaving a lasting cautionary tale about the Piper’s influence.

Hamelin Stephen Holy Land

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