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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1950

Page

6

Catholic Daughters Hold Monthly Meeting at St James Hall

The Catholic Daughters of America met Wednesday evening at the new St James social hall with thirty five members present. The grand regent appointed committees for the year and Rev R F Kinnavey CDLA chaplain spoke briefly. Games followed. winners were Mrs Marcella Vittetoe Mrs Ted Johnson Mrs Everett Swift and Mrs Harry Lowden. A lunch was served by Lucy Dempsey Mrs Tom Cannon Mrs Frank Redeker and Mrs Don Custer.

Catholic Daughters of America St. James Social Hall New St. James R. 4. Kinnavey C.dla Marcella Vittetoe Ted Johnson Everett Swift Harry Lowden Lucy Dempsey Tom Cannon Frank Redeker Don Custer

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Plans August Social

Grace Hill Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the Community Building for quilting and a social discussion by the second social group. Roll call cited miscellaneous subjects and a social date was tentatively set for August 2.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid

Snowball Social Club Picnic at Hall

Snowball Social Club held a Wednesday evening picnic at the Legion hall hosted by Mrs. Charles Kelier assisted by Mrs. Glen Whitepp. Sixteen members and families attended including former members Mr. and Mrs. George Dare and others. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Juune of Oakland and Barbara Johnson. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Lloyd Enke on August 2.

Charles Kelier The Legion Hall Glen Whitepp George Dare Cloyd Knapp Sars Jarrard Walter Neff D. C. Griggs Ethel Kerr Arthur Wylie Lee Juune Oakland Calif Barbars. Johnson Barbara Stephens Robert Waters Taune Virginia Sheets

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Classified items and advertisements form a busy page note from Washington Evening Journal staff. The piece lists staff roles for Shannon, Elder, Cowden, Morris, and others and notes publication details and press associations. It also mentions subscription rates and mailing options for Iowa and out‑of‑state readers.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Slova Poe, Shannon & Co KE. Shannon Me. R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Post Iowa United Press Season Inland Daily Press Ilowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Peter Etek

Entertain Sunday In Honor Of 87th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Junior Knottnerus hosted relatives for R T Knottnerus Sr s 87th birthday on July 11 in Newton Ainsworth Wellman and Washington visitors shared calls and cake with ice cream during the afternoon and evening reception.

Junior Knottnerus R. T. Knottnerus Sr

Sunshine Club Meeting at Mrs Will Richards Home

At the Sunshine Community club on July 12 Mrs Will Richards hosted a meeting attended by two guests Mrs Bill Waga mon and Mrs Dale Richards and 13 members. The children sang patriotic tunes while Mrs Burdette Stovers shared household hints and Mrs Edwin Ver Steey demonstrated how to make ties. Mrs Sam Warren led the afternoon’s entertainment.

Will Richards Mon Dale Richards Sunshine Community Club Burdette Stovers Edwin Ver Steey Sam Warren

Clarice Miller to Wed Robert L. Lowe in Nichols

Nichols couple announce the engagement of Clarice Miller to Robert L. Lowe of Nichols and Columbus Junction lineage. The wedding is set for Sunday September 17 at the Nichols Methodist church.

Just Us Club Holds Wednesday Meeting and Games

Thirteen members answered roll call Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. R. Gross. President Mrs. L Harding led the business meeting. The rest of the afternoon was spent playing wahoo with Mrs. Howard Messer and Mrs. George Jarrard in charge of entertainment and refreshments assisted by Mrs. Messer.

Just Us Club W. R. Gross L Harding Howard Messer George Jarrard Gross Messer L. L. Loveless

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs

Thursday family night dinner at the Country Club 6 30 p m. Group V Women s Christian Service of Christian Church 7 55 p m Mrs Dwight Hayes. Friday Women s Mission Society of Baptist Church 2 00 p m Jennie Adam circle Jarnett Spoerry Nina Bowers circle Mrs John Murtz Ferne Rold circle Women s Christian Service of Christian Church group meetings 2 00 p m Mrs Everette Beese troop II 2 00 p m Mrs Leslie Beenblossonm troop II 2 00 p m Mrs Raph Ww iMiame Friendship club 2 00 p m Myrtle Pearson Saturday Junior Missionary Society of U P Church no meetings until September.

Women’s Christian Service of Christian Church Dwight Hayes Women’s Mission Society of Bapist Church Jennie Adam Jarnett Spoerry Nina Bowers John Murtz Ferne Rold Women's Christian Service of Christian Church Group Everette Beese Leslie Beenblossonm Raph iMiame Friendship Club Myrtle Pearson Junior Missionary Society of U.P. Church

Mrs. Clark Pfeifer Hosts DAP Club Meeting

Mrs. Clark Pfeifer hosted nine DAP club members at the July 13 gathering in Ainsworth. Two guests Mrs. Carl Roberts and Margaret Pfeifer joined. An ice cream social for members and families was planned for August 3 at Sunset Park in Washington. The next meeting is August 5 at Mrs. Jesse Fearson’s home.

Clark Pfeifer DAP Club Carl Roberts Margaret Pfeifer Sunset Park

Shirley Smith Hostess to West Point 4 H Club

The West Point 4 H club met Monday evening July 10 with 13 members and two leaders present. Joyce Kleese led the meeting. The group planned a picnic and swim at Silver Lake on Wednesday July 19.

Shirley Smith West Point Silver Lake

FHA Club Enjoys Day Spent at Sunrise Lake

The Future Homemakers of America with six guests and advisor Wilda Busby met Tuesday afternoon at Sunrise Lake Suprise lake. After swimming and visiting, a potluck supper was shared. Audrey Steele and Martha Whittaker planned the event, the club’s second gathering this summer, with Eva Mattner Nancy Burham Mary Ann Wagner Donna Peters Jan Grecian and Mrs Wilbur Chalupa present.

FHA Sunrise Lake Future Homemakers of America Wilda Busby Suprise Lake Audrey Steele Martha Whittaker Eva Mattner Nancy Burham Mary Ann Wagner Donna Peters Janet Grecian Wilbur Chalupa

Round The Road Club Formed on Tuesday

The newly formed Round the Road club held its first meeting with Mrs. Paul Hary. Officers elected: Ed Hartian president, Chorpening vice president, Miksch secretary treasurer, Faith Young reporter. A tower committee included Burroughs and Harvey. Next meeting with Mrs. Chorpening on August 27.

Round the Road Clu Paul Hary Ralph Chorpening Ed Hartian Chorpening Lawrence Miksch Faith Young Tower Earl Burroughs Paul Harvey Richard Hayes Myron Burroughs

Daughters Visit At Home of Mrs Godlove In Haskins

Mrs Clara Godlove reports visits by Daughters Mrs D McCreedy Billy and Mrs Leo Farrington of Iowa City to her home and sister Una Gordon. They picked mulberries and discussed a tooth consult with a dentist as well as local social events. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ralon Boyd M T Coon's country home. hay harvests continue weather permitting.

Clara Godlove Haskins Ralon Boyd M. T. Coon Ethel Vivian

Birthday wishes for local residents sprinkled with names

The notice lists several individuals celebrating birthdays today including Tom Carson Roger Johnson Mrs Howard Miller Mrs Rudie Schmidt Mrs Jank Tayior and others. It mentions observers Mary Marzarer Crone Bonnie Lee Schmitter Shir ley Ann Drish and Timmie Horak marking their day with candles.

Tom Carson Roger Johnson Wellman Howard Miller Rudie Schmidt Jank Tayior Robert Hyde Marion Porter Clayton Bear Max Cook Mary Marzarer Crone Bonnie Lee Schmitter Richhind Shirley Ann Drish Keept Timmie Horak Tim

Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted yesterday is Mrs. David Keltner with medicals Karl Miksch Ain Worth. Dismissed today is Mrs. Mary Hinshaw West Chester Russell Owen Ains worth.

David Keltner Karl Miksch Ain Worth Mary Hinshaw West Chester Russell Owen Ainsworth

Community Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn

Monthly listing notes weekly Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn and Thursday livestock sales at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa plus Wednesday sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa and Tuesday afternoon sales at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa indicating regular livestock auctions across outlets.

Whittaker Sale Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Tlowa

Local News Notices From Washington Area

Mrs. Etta Reeves visits Des Moines to meet her new grandson John Allen at the Marion Reeves home. Keota residents Mrs. John Carris and Mrs. Jennie Haris call on sister Mrs. Frank Pring in the hospital. Mrs. Leo Wagner of Wayland visits hospital-bound Mrs. John H Wagner and baby Karen Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lowe and infant son stay at the Washington hospital with visitors from Crawfordsville Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Owen and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Elder attend University Symphony Orchestra concert in Iowa City. Mrs. W. R. Murphy and Mrs. Wilmer Kauffman of Ainsworth visit Arnold Nicholson and baby Kathleen Elaine in the hospital. Helen Orr of Columbus Junction takes a bus home after a Washington stay. Mrs. Roy Gerot of Ainsworth shops in Washington. Mrs. Carl Guther and Carla travel to Des Moines for nursing exams with Mrs. C. J. Story and Carla staying a few days.

Roy Wella Conesville Bert Bariington Jasper Medlin Haskin Washington Visi Edwards James l Marvington Davis Dorothy J Cotter M. D. MccCreedy Iowa City Una Gordon Etta Reeves Des Moines John Allen Marion Reeves John Carris Jennie Haris Keota Frank Pring Leo Wagner Wayland John H Wagner Karen Jean Delbert Lowe Washington Hospital Dei Farrier Frank Fletcher Janet Roberta Crawfordsville W. R. Murphy Wilmer Kauffman Ainswort Arnold Nicholson Kathleen Elaine Carl Guther Carla

Ritland Woman on Bus to Chicago for Funeral

Mrs Roy Waterman of Ritland rode a bus to Chicago last night to attend the funeral of a longtime friend.

Roy Waterman Ritland Chicago

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Lioyd Enke Siweelt Melo Lasek Charle Brown Elmer van Arkel Newton Hilda Knottherns Anna Wagenknecht Louie Herman Wagenknecht John Peter Lee Little Bud Borman Rudy Wakenknecht Jake Knottnerus Miks Mrs Bill Waga Sones Clarice Miller Pilay Wahoo Dixie Dugan DEL Miss Dugan Tempermental By McEvoy Striebel MR. Hannaford Joe Palook Ings Clark Pfeif Jesse Fearson Joyce Kleese Carolyn Feterson Mary Kowser Pegey McDowell Miss Kleese Miss Kkleese Faith Bauer Marcella Bowser Cetbests Bordwell Washington Concrete Co 12Th St Rock Island Tracks Pilot Oyster Shell Pla Bordwell’s Round the Road Club Mrs. Godlove Poultry Service Washington Chick CO Phome John Owen Dave Elder University Symphony Orchestra Wendell Rlder Helen Orr Roy Gerot Stanley G Ledgers Island Produce Co Reisters Powers South Iowa Wilson Pauly Club Lge Blakes TY — Ality Skippy Fuhr & Cochran
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