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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1952

Page

2

IOOF and Rebekah Lodges Install Officers in Ceremony

IOOF Covenant Lodge No 101 and Zinari Rebekah Lodge No 58 held a joint meeting Thursday night to install officers for the coming year. Numerous lodge officers from both groups were installed, with Kalona officers assisting. A silver offering was taken before refreshments and dancing followed with the Rhythm Makers from Washington providing music.

IOOF Zinari Rebekah Ioof Covenant Lodge No Zinari Rebekah Lodge No Kalona Clifford Small A. M. Kepler George Fry Chet McKenzie Earl Nicola Rhythm Makers Washington

Mrs. Dan Guy Hosts Indian Creek Club Meeting

Mrs. Dan Guy was hostess to the Indian Creek club in Sandy Hook on Wednesday. Ten members and a guest, Mildred Smith, attended. Veramalia Jarvis demonstrated corsage making as members shared ideas for vacations while a future meeting date remains to be announced.

Mrs Dan Guy Indian Creek Club Sandy Hook Mildred Smith

VFW Auxiliary Plans August National Convention Schedule

VEW Auxiliary members prepared gift purses for the VEW National Convention in Los Angeles California on August 6 with many celebrities invited including President Truman General Eisenhower and General MacArthur. The Hollywood Palladium hosts the Grand Ball on August 7 with Ray Anthony orchestra and top entertainers.

VEW Los Angeles Calif Harry S. Truman Dwight Eisenhower Douglas MacArthur Hollywood Pelladium Ray Anthony

Lutheran Ladies Aid Plans Picnic Dinner

Eleven members of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs EK J Blatter. Rev O H Moll opened with hymn and scripture John 2 12 and 17. A quarterly discussion on gaining the indifferent world was held. The family worship hour and orphanage aid were discussed. The birthday dinner is set for August 5 at Sunset Park. The meeting closed with The Lord s Prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess with assist from Doris Jean Blatter Donna Mae Blatter and Alice Chorpening.

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid EK. J. Blatter O. H. Moll Sunset Park Bethesda Uni Doris Jean Donna Mae Blatter Alice Chorpening

Murdock Studio Recitals Highlight Piano Duets This Week

A series of recitals at the Murdock studio featured Mary Green Doris Fryenberger Iris Plecker Betty Edwards and guests. Betty Edwards performed a special piano duet arranged by her, with four guests for each performer and a post program refreshment period. Also on Wednesday Evelyn Fryenberger Dorothy Graber Burdene Gerid Marie Green performed in groups with four guests each. Mary Trenerry assisted with serving.

Murdock Mary Green Doris Fryenberger Iris Plecker Betty Edwards Pinish Betty Charles Murdock Evelyn Fryenberger Dorothy Graber Burdene Gerid Marie Green Mary Trenerry Murdocks

Women of Moose Plan For Stand at Softball Tournament

The Women of the Moose held their regular Thursday meeting with 18 members. Ruth Hensley reported on the Pines sale refreshment stand and coworkers Ollie Franklin Ruth Heyde Aileen Shull Ruth Dunbar and Mary Dunbar assisted. An August 28 initiation is planned at the Moose Hall with a ritual practice on July 14 and members are urged to donate pies for the ball tournament.

Women of Moose Plan Women of the Moose the Pines Sale Ruth Hensley Ollie Franklin Ruth Heyde Aileen Shull Ruth Dunbar Mary Dunbar Theoose Hall Marguerite Carter

Group IV Fellowship Admits Two New Members

Group IV of the Christian Women’s Fellowship met at Mrs. Ed Chabal’s home with thirteen members and four guests. Mrs. Rathmell and Miss Knapp joined the group, new president Mrs. T. J. Pease Jr opened the meeting, Charlotte Earll led a lesson on “Keep the Vision Clear,” and a recording was played. New missionary project focuses on school supplies for the Mexican Christian Institute. Officers were appointed including Mrs. Chabal assistant leader and Mrs. Erwin corresponding secretary. Members volunteered for church nursery duties and the next meetings were scheduled with hostesses and dates. The evening concluded with viewing the Republican convention on television.

The Christian Women's Fellowship Ed Chabal William Putman Mary Coakley Ira Rathmell Laurene Knapp Rathmell Miss Knapp Charlotte Earll Miss Earl World Call Mexican Christian Institute Chabal John Davison J. B Erwin Don Dayton Carl Dallmeyer Pease Jr Thompson Bourgeois Erwin Putman Coakley Dave Thompson Dan Storms

Miss Graf Presented In Recital At Presbyterian Church

Joyvee Graf gave a piano and organ recital Thursday evening at the Presbyterian church. Marilyn Leet assisted on French horn and Clara Leet accompanied. Graf is a student of Mrs Edith M Shields.

Miss Graf Joyvee Graf The Presbyterian Marilyn Leet Clara Leet Edith M Shields

Gloves for washing and outdoor chores save effort

A tip suggests wearing a pair of white washable gloves when hanging out a wash on cold days to reduce chopping effort. For outdoor tasks, dark or cleaning gloves are suitable.

Margaret Ann Jungbluth to Wed Charles Klein in East Lansing

Mr and Mrs C J Jungbluth announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Margaret Ann to Charles K Klein son of Mr and Mrs Martin J Klein of Kalamazoo Michigan. The wedding will be held at Peoples Inter denominational church East Lansing Michigan on Friday July 25 at 5 pm.

C. J. Jungbluth Margaret Ann Charles K. Klein Martin J. Klein Kalamazoo Mich Peoples' Interdenominational Church East Lansing Michigan

Pleasant Hill Christian Women's Fellowship Guest Day

The Pleasant Hill Christian Women's Fellowship held a guest day Thursday at the church with 12 members present. Guests included Mrs. Boyd Stephens and others. Mrs. Howard Witting opened as new president, with devotions by Mrs. Dale Woodburn, and the lesson “Keeping the Vision Clear” based on Paul's faith. An invitation was extended to join the Associated Presbyterian church ladies on July 28.

Pleasant Hill Dale Woodburn Paul Stephens The Associated Presbyterian Church CWE Howard Benn

Meda Owens Honored With Kitchen Shower

Meda Owens daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Owens of Ainsworth a bride to be of George Fulton Crawfordville July 15 was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Wylie Anderson Twenty four guests attended Favorite recipes and games were enjoyed Refreshments featured orchid and yellow colors Garden flowers adorned the home Gifts were presented with helpful hints for married life

Meda Owens Russell Owens Ainsworth George Fulton Crawfordville Wylie Anderson Eleet

Immanuel Lutheran Announces Worship Details

Immanuel Lutheran schedules no Sunday school and Divine worship at 8 p m with Holy Communion conducted by Pastor Schmidt. Announcement may be made before services by L Schmidt vacancy pastor Newton Iowa.

Pastor Schmidt L. Schmidt Newton Lowa

Prairie Flower Society Reads Letters from Missionaries

The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at the church parlors with 21 members and 6 children. Readings included Psalm 10, a poem Faith, and a lesson from the Gospel of John. Members shared letters from missionaries and the group raised 82.60 with a 50 gift planned for Stella Sluder sailing to Japan.

Prairie Flower Society The Prairie Flower Missionary Society Harley Myers Ted Meyer Richard Ruggles Homer Kirchner Wayne Knapp Ralph Tooley West Virginia Jack and Helen Drake Rolland Benson

Rebekah Club Sets August Potluck Supper at Hall

The Rebekah club met at Odd Fellow hall with 20 members. Guest Mrs. Harley Schwartz was welcomed. June social netted 5.96. Plan made for August 14 family night potluck with hostesses Mrs Emma Campbell Mrs Homer Godwin and Mrs Qral Mayor. Entertainment by Mrs Luther Cram Mrs Howard Wagner Leona Kos Mrs Stella Genkinger and Mrs Louise Reaney.

Rebekah Club Harley Schwartz Emma Campbell Homer Godwin Qral Luther Cram Howard Wagner Leona Kos Stella Genkinger Louise Reaney

Social Calendar Friday Recital and Weekend Events

Friday Barbara Stephens presents a piano recital at 8 p.m. at West Chester Methodist Church with Mrs Herb Rich and Martha Stephens assisting. Sunday Good Will club picnic at Sunset Park. HH club also picnic. Monday Knights of Pythias at KV hall 7:50 p.m. Legion hall. We To Ma Chick Camp Fire girls 2 p.m. sack lunch at shelter house and Lake Darling trip. Tuesday Booster club ice cream social postponed to July 22. West Chester WRC social at KP hall Chester. VEW Auxiliary meeting plans Buddy Poppy sale.

Barbara Stephens West Chester Methodist Church Herb Rich Martha Stephens Knigits Prthtas P.m Legion Hall Shelter House Park Lake Darling Annial West Chester Wrc KP Hall Chester

Rural Young People Tour State Bank Here

The Washington County Rural Young People met at the Farm Bureau building Thursday evening with 21 present. They toured the Washington State Bank guided by Logan Heilman, then returned for a business meeting led by Gerald Howell of Crawfordsville. A planning committee was appointed for future entertainment and the next meeting is August 14.

Washington County Farm Bureau Washington State Bank Logan Heilman Gerald Howell Crawfordsville Mary Kuptek Charles Twinam Harold Gamon Lukla Sojka Vaca Guy

Mrs Emma Rabenold Remembered On List Birthday

Mrs Emma Rabenold formerly of this community recently observed her list birthdays and was remembered by relatives and friends with cards letters and greetings.

Emma Rabenold Ree

Family Night Dinner Draws 173 At Washington Golf Club

The fourth family night dinner at the Washington Golf and County club drew 173 attendees. Guests included Mrs. Courtney Cline and Courtney Jr. from Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stewart and daughter from Los Angeles, Tommy Bown of Chicago, Bob Livingston of Ames, Nancy Patterson and Dr. Rosemarie Blosen. After 6:30 pm dinner, many returned home to watch a political convention on television. The event's committee, chaired by Mrs. W. O. Boshart, included Mrs. D. Brintley, and several couples such as Mr. and Mrs. R. F. E. Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Doggett, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ban.

Washington Golf and County Club Courtney Cline Courtney Jr Whiffengs Denver Colo Airs Bill Stewart Los Angeles Calif Tommy Bown Chicago Bob Livingston Ames Nancy Patterson Rosemarie Blosen W. 0. Boshart D. Brintley R. FE. Arthur M. M. Doggett Fred Moore Clarence Logan Russell Ban

Birth Day Joy Marks Want Ads Keeper

Want Ads notes Benold enjoyed her birthday despite a spell of poor health.

Dinner announcement for July 31 chairwoman noted

A meeting note mentions a forthcoming dinner on Thursday July 31 with Mrs Don Paul serving as chairwoman. The text lists Aister and Mr Boshart among participants.

Aister Mr. Boshart Don Paul

Crawfordsville Town Seeks Budget Hearing July 21 1952

Crawfordsville Iowa town council will meet at 7 30 p m July 21 1952 at Peoples Savings Bank to hear taxpayers on the estimate of expenditures for 1953. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements, past and anticipated, will be available at the hearing.

Crawfordsville Washington County Iowa Peoples Savings Bank

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