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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1950

Page

2

Out of Town Shoppers Listed in Saturday Roll

The notice lists shoppers seen Saturday from multiple towns including Columbus Junction Wellman Kalona Olds West Chester Winfield and Ainsworth among others. Names include Mrs Georgia Williams Mr and Mrs Gayle Patterson Mrs W C Wolfe Mrs S Dann Dorothy Charpening Edna Miller Armour Griggs Allen Haight Laird Parsons Harry Duensing Ruth Gideon Mr and Mrs H J Mangold Mrs Roy Bauer and Mrs Everette Switt.

Georgia Williams Columbus Junction Gayle Patterson Wellman W. C. Wolfe S. Dann Kalona Dorothy Charpening Edna Miller Olds Armour Griggs West Chester Allen Haight Winfield Laird Parsons Harry Duensing Ruth Gideon Ainsworth John C. McKune John Witthoft George Goetz Karl Parcell H. J. Mangold Roy Bauer Everette Switt

Pane Lady Takes A Sailor at State Theater

Eve Arden stars in Warner Bros delightful comedy Pane Lady Takes A Sailor now playing at the State Theater. Arden, a favorite with audiences, pursues Robert Douglas's wealthy eccentric in a tale of comic misadventure and romance.

Eve Arden Warner Bros Miss Arden Jane Wyman Eve Robert Douglas

Holly berry production in male and female trees

When seeds of the American holly sprout, about one tenth produce female trees. Only female trees bear berries and they do so only if pollination is not thwarted by late frosts, heavy rains, or other adverse conditions. Thus leaves may be abundant while berries are scarce.

Smooth Finish High Gloss Interior Coating Notes

The high gloss interior coating is intended for indoor use only. Once dry, it can be rubbed with very fine sandpaper or steel wool to achieve an even smoother finish.

Fifteen Camp Fire Girls Awarded at IOOF Council Fire

At the IOOF hall Camp Fire rooms a council fire Friday evening honored fifteen girls from four groups Ulsakasti Tatapoochon Odako and Ganesha. Mrs George Dowell presented awards to trail seekers and firemakers as parents and friends watched.

Council Fire Ioof George Dowell Camp Fire Ulsakasti Tatapoochon Odako Ganesha Judy Carson Nancy Loveless Nancy Gastman Karen Foster Martha Kennedy Pauline Crone Mary Leith Crossett

Nursery Available For Ladies Day Out Series

Nursery available for children at the YWCA tomorrow at 9 am as the first of eight week Ladies Day Out series features necktie making gym period and swimming. Mrs. Richard Stewart leads tie class Mrs. Richard Gant leads gym period and Don Wilson handles swimming. Participants welcome to join and discuss future craft classes and organizational plans. Victor Chabal and his mother Mrs Pat Gilroy visited Wayne Marston home Sunday.

YWCA Richard Stewart Richard Gant Don Wilson Victor Chabal Pat Gilroy Wayne Marston Rosemary Club C. C. Rothlisberger Leathercrauft Priscilla Club Fred Palmer City Pta Council Lincoln School Prairie Flower Community Club

Mrs. Nettie Horn Celebrates 80th Birthday

Mrs. Nettie Horn observed her 80th birthday Saturday and Sunday was guest of honor at a noon dinner at her son Ray Cox's home. Four generations attended and pictures were taken in the afternoon. Also present were Mr and Mrs Bill Cox Mr and Mrs Dean Cox and Douglas.

Nettie Horn Ray Cox

Weekend visitors and hospital update in Iowa City area

Local notes report Harry Dettwiler and son Ed visiting his brother near Iowa City while John Dodds remains hospitalized in University Hospital room W-316. Queries include Grinnell student Louise Jean Freshwaters returning to studies, and job news for Clyde Walton Jr who will join the University of Iowa library staff, with Nan Hoover Walton to join him after the school year.

Harry Dettwiler Edwin Iowa City John Dodds University Hospital Clyde Walton Jr Chicago Walton University of Chicago University of Iowa Nan Hoover Palos Park School

Hospital Classifieds Admitted and Births Noted

Read like a hospital classifieds item listing admissions and discharges. Entries include Connie Fagan Walter Fagan Jr Keota surgical Arlis Van Sant Cappack surgical Richard Skipton Washington discharge Ronald Hotle Washington and births Mr and Mrs Samuel Nafziger Kalona a son at 457 AM Mr and Mrs Gordon Faber Wellman a son at 455 AM

Connie Fagan Walter Fagan Jr Keota Surgi Arlis van Sant Cappack Richard Skipton Washington Samuel Nafziger Kalona Gordon Faber Wellman

Community Club and Society Events Calendar

A listing of local meetings and activities across clubs and organizations. Knights of Pythias and YWCA events fill evenings, PTA council benefit at Lincoln school, various craft and luncheon gatherings, public affairs sessions, and church social activities scheduled across days with notes on time and locations.

Fairfield birthdays and anniversaries list across multiple residents

Fairfield community notes celebrate birthdays and weddings on the 30th. Names include Robert Postwick Richard Boyer Mrs Nick Roth Mrs George Hotle Cleo Schilling Billy Berg Robert Stewart Julia Harvey Daering Mrs Arthur Wiley Mrs Laura Longwell Mrs John L Godwin Mrs John L Calkins Bill Martin Mrs Virgil Turnipseed now in Ansley Nebraska Mr and Mrs Tom Dewis Mr and Mrs John Erlenbush Mr and Mrs R W Borman Mr and Mrs Clarence Hering Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson Larry Dale Beenblossom ten Ruth Ann Laugh eight Jane Ellen Mayer eight Wayne Marston attends General Electric dealers meeting in Burlington today.

Robert Postwick Richard Boyer Nick Roth George Hotle Cleo Schilling Billy Berg Fairfield Robert Stewart Julia Harvey Daering Arthur Wiley Laura Longwell John LI. Godwin John L. Calkins Bill Martin Virgil Turnipseed Pilotburg Ansley Nebraska Tom Dewis John Erlenbush R. W. Borman Clarence Hering Crawfordsville Frank Patterson Larry Dale Beenblossom Ruth Ann Laugh Jane Ellen Mayer

Winter Flower Arrangement From Popcorn and Pine

Make a mid winter floral piece using nine 12 inch wire pieces five pine cones two or three pine branches and 10 ounces of popcorn. String popcorn on wires to create petals and spirals then assemble a focal flower with a pine cone tip. Place cones to the side and snow decor accents with skaters and a skier in the illustration.

Rita Sobaski Honored at East Pleasant Plain Shower

Rita Sobaski was honored at a miscellaneous shower at St. Joseph's church hall in East Pleasant Plain on Sunday. Hostesses included Florence Greiner Mary Jane Benda Josita Kaye and Faye Sobaski. The bride-to-be Wil ford Greiner arrives February 11 following games recipes gifts and refreshments. Guests came from Iowa City Davenport Ottumwa Keota Ainsworth Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Rita Sobaski St. Joseph's Church Hall East Pleasant Plain Florence Greiner Mary Jane Benda Josita Kaye Faye Sobaski Wilford Greiner Iowa City Davenport Ottumwa Keota Ainsworth Fairfield

S. K. Orris Honored On Eighty-Third Birthday

S. K. Orris of Crawfordsville was surprised with a card shower and dinner for his eighty third birthday. He received 80 ecards from friends and relatives and enjoyed family members including Paul D. Howell Virgil Hering Rita Marlatt W. A. Orris Clarence Hering Ralph Orris and Dorothy Orris. Orris had cataract surgery in December and is slowly improving his sight.

Crawfordsville S. K. Orris Paul D. Howell Columbus Junction Virgil Hering Kenneth Beenblossom Ainsworth Ora Marlatt Rita W. A. Orris Clarence Hering Ralph Dorothy Orris Mr. Orris

Local residents in Washington and surrounding towns visit

Mrs. Charles Grisham of Keota visited Washington this morning. Mrs. Laura Oldfield of South Iowa Avenue slipped on the ice Sunday and broke her wrist. Mrs. Harry Reschley of Crawfordsville was a morning caller in Washington today.

Charles Grisham Keota Washington Laura Oldfield Iowa Ave Harry Reschley Crawfordsville

Soviet Relaxation Ends Berlin Travel Blockade

Berlin traffic moved faster as Soviet border guards eased document checks at Helmstedt reducing delays from hours to minutes. West German police reported the backlog of 60 trucks cleared by early morning. Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor said the slowdown aimed to harass Western Berlin's economy amid recovery from last year’s blockade.

Berlin Helmstedt Maxwell D. Taylor

Schillings Move to Des Moines for Plant Upgrade Role

Mr and Mrs Ralph Schilling depart to establish a new home in Des Moines. Mr Schilling has accepted the post of chief design engineer with F B Dickenson Inc.

Ralph Schilling Des Moines Mr. Schilling F. B. Dickinson Inc

Kitchen shower honors Dorothy Putman before wedding

Mrs. Howard Coakley and others hosted a kitchen shower for Dorothy Putman at the Hesseltine home Friday evening. Games and a prize for Mrs. William Hemmings followed, with recipes and love story notes given to the bride. A yellow white Jack Horner pie and coordinated decor plus Refreshments highlighted the event. Miss Putman to wed Edward Chabal February 7.

Howard Coakley Claude Goldsmith Ralph Hesseltine Hesseltine Dorothy Putman William Hemmings Jack Horner Miss Putman Wilson Putman Putman Edward Chabal

Sunset Circle Votes Five Dollars for Polio Fund

Sunset Circle members voted five dollars to the March of Dimes at a Thursday afternoon meeting attended by eight members and two guests Mrs. Clara Davies and Mrs. Evelyn Miller. Hosting duties were by Mrs. Genevieve Holmes with entertainment by Mrs. Pauline Davies and Mrs. Ella Fisher. A potluck supper for members and families is planned for February 18 at the Crawfordsville Legion hall with rolls and coffee provided.

Sunset Circle Club Genevieve Holmes Clara Davies Evelyn Miller Pauline Davies Ella Fisher Crawfordsville Legion Hall

Des Moines Couple Weekend Guests at Gib Home

Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs Russel Stasson were weekend guests in the Ralph Gib home. Riverside couple Mr and Mrs Elmer Sojka welcomed a six pound nine ounce son born Sunday at an Iowa City hospital. Evelyn Yordi of Riverside is the mother before marriage. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Yara Sojka of Washington. Lacey Belle Richter of Waukon Illinois, visiting the Dunham Morrison home, published The Newspaper Story in Readers Digest January issue.

Russel Stasson Des Moines Ralph Gibon Elmer Sojka Riverside Iowa City Evelyn Yordi Rivside Yara Sojka Washington Lacey Belle Richter Waukon Illinois Dunham Morrison

Mildred Blum Weds Paul Krogh in Wellman Church

Mildred Blum daughter of Mr and Mrs John Blum of Kalona married Paul Krogh son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Krogh near Lone Tree in a Wellman Lutheran church ceremony. Rev B E Grummer officiated with organist Mrs Louis Schrader and singer Sylvia Grumime. The bride wore a white satin gown with veil and lace and carried a white Bible with red rose corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs Harl Barnes. bridesmaids were Phyllis Chez and Donna Teets. Gunnar Krogh was best man. ushers were Mr Barnes and Ambrose Kassberg. A reception followed. the couple plans to reside in Lone Tree after February 2.

Wellman Mildred Blum John Blum Near Kalona Paul Krogh Alfred Krogh Near Lone Tree Luu B E. H. Grummer Louis Schrader Sylvia Grumime Harl Barnes Iowa City Phyllis Chez Donna Teets Gunnar Krogh Mr. Barnes Ambrose Kassberg Lone Tree

Bozmans Observe 49th Anniversary Under Quiet Shode

Mr and Mrs Ralph Bozman celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary today though Mr Bozman is ill no celebration is planned Friends are invited to send messages Tal Fuhr recently discharged from University Hospital is at home and improving

Ralph Bozman Mr. Bozman Mrs. Boozman Tal Fuhr University Hospital

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