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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1952
Page
2
A man visited Iowa City on a Sunday to donate blood but was told the nurse could not obtain any. He mocked fellow donors and joked they would faint, yet the medical team could not collect a sample after a prolonged attempt.
Thursday program with Pythian Past Chiefs Association at 8 pm hosted by Mrs Charles Crone at 521 Ith Street. Social Circle meets at Federated Church in the afternoon. DAR Lee Cabin open to the public at 2 pm. Sunset Park HJ Club postponed to a later date. Round the Road Club meets at 2 pm with Mrs Elmer Young at Sunset Park.
The second annual Powers-Cross family reunion was held at Sunset Park on Sunday with a cooperative dinner and photo sessions. Attendees included Lillian Powers Wright and Richard Wright of Des Moines, Ralph Jones and family of Letts, Cavel Chirk of Columbus Junction, Dave McCartney of Muscatine, Harold Davison and Larry of Harvey TL, Dale Powers of Fredonia, and Dave Powers of Haskins, plus local attendees George Powers, Lewis Anderson, Don Gardner, Gould Moothart, Tommy Ratolall and others.
A Lambert family picnic at Sunset Park honored visiting relatives including Cpl and Mrs. Donald Lambert and son Jackie of New York. Attendees listed include Mir and Mrs. Ray Burham Davenport Harvey Burham Muscatine Mari Lambert Des Moines and many Lambert relatives. The afternoon featured visiting and photos after a picnic dinner.
The McCreedy reunion gathered about 50 relatives from Ainsworth Washington and Othamwe in Packwood on Friday July 4. A basket dinner was served at noon and attendees included Mr and Mrs Norman Vail and con Errett of Chili New York and Ernest McCreedy with a friend from Eglin Air Force Base.
Mrs Will Marie Sr hosted the Rural Women's club meeting on Thursday with 13 members and guests including Mrs Earl Redlinger. Mrs Grant Humeston Jr led a brief business session before Mrs Leo Marie presented the program play ideas for children and conducted contests. The afternoon ended with social visiting and refreshments provided by the hostess assisted by Mrs Will Marie Jr and others.
The So and Sew club met at Mrs Wayne Ladehoff's home Thursday with 13 members and several children present. President Dusenbery opened the meeting as members shared pet peeves. A $1.50 silver collection was noted. Plans to hold a July picnic supper at Sunset Park were announced. Merle McDowell received an opt-in from her secret sister. Anna Moore presented entertainment and prizes were won. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with assistance from Mr Gladys Ladehoff. The next meeting is with Mrs Charley Theappo on August 4.
Dayton Grove correspondent jokes that planning an ice cream social outdoors reliably brings cooler weather. The item ties weather to social planning and hints at local happenings including visitors and a wounded local soldier, with community reactions noted.
In Honolulu a defendant charged with conspiracy to rob a local liquor store sought new counsel after discovering the initially chosen lawyer owned the store, prompting a conflict of interest and the appointment of another attorney.
West Chester couple announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Joy to Robert Gillaspie of Keota. The wedding is planned for September 4.
Tinnny Horak celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at the Horak cabin on Lake Odessa. Guests enjoyed dunes and afternoon weather, boat rides, swimming, and games before a birthday cake. Attendees included Hickey Jordwell Philip Embree Stephen Hoyle Phillip Miller Mike Mondia David Sorrell Ronnie Thomas John Walling and Mrs Kenneth Patterson. David Everett and Danny Loren gen were unable to attend.
The group discussed The American Indian with Mrs Ray Sojka and Mrs Beth Urinning hosting. Roll call cited a Bible verse and leader Mrs Simmering presided. A box was voted to be sent to Mathers as this month’s Vie Cross project. Indian Girls Garnet Spoerry and Catherine Wallace were interviewed on screen.
The Yo-Ma-Co class of the First Baptist Church held a picnic supper Thursday evening at R. J. Thornton’s home. Guests Mary Jane Trenerry and Mrs. Maxine Moore attended. Richard Weeks conducted the meeting in Bert Pettavino’s absence. Homemade ice cream and cake were served as the group visited and watched television. Next month’s committee will include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dunston.
Descendants of Joseph Wenger gathered for the annual reunion at McMillan Park in Mt Pleasant. One hundred twenty six relatives attended the picnic dinner and program led by local Wenger and Letenty families.
A large Riverside gathering marked the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joe Birka with a home dinner Sunday. Attendees included family friends from Riverside Fairfield Keota Iowa City Washington Wayland Chester Westchester Cedar Rapids and Stockton among others.
The article outlines Democratic primary voting for the party's 1952 convention. Kefauver leads with 257 convention votes followed by Russell 134 percent, Harriman 113, Kerr 35, and 255 scattered among 12 others. 1,250 votes are needed for nomination. Rayburn Barkley Stevenson and Truman are among 13 others with varying support. If Stevenson rejects a draft, the convention could deadlock and revive Truman.
A reflective piece on how time slips away as people lament aging and the desire for youth, contrasting wasted moments with the inevitability of growing older.
The WETU institute meets at the Methodist church on Thursday July 17 with an all day session starting at 1 a.m. Dr FE L Haney will speak in the afternoon. A basket dinner is planned and all are invited to attend.
Miss Mattie Dykes announces more than 100 contestants in the National Federation of Press Women annual writing contest. Edith M. Gates wins third in display advertising for the Clod Buster ad at Gates Timpment Co. Kalona News. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Sehell and Mrs. William Sither enjoy a Mississippi River cruise Clinton to Bellevue with an all laws dinner. Dr Peterson of the Iowa State Historical Society speaks on historical SeeTeEs Pvt. and Mrs. Vietror Thompson visit from Fr. Leonard Wood for furlough. Pvt. Thompson will report to Camp Witner after his review. Ed Rayburn in Mercy hospital Jew City, room S46, seeks visitors.
Weather officials from the U S Department of Agriculture in Denver warn of fire risk to 3,000,000 acres of wheat in eastern Colorado as a drought creates a tinderbox. Scores of small fires have already broken out amid the heat, with baked apples noted in orchards.
In Tound Grove on Saturday Merle Colton sustained painful injuries to his left arm and hand when a scaffold fell from a barn roof. Ivan Harisoek, on the scaffold, slid to safety as the accident occurred during hoisting of singles with a block and tackle.
Pleasant Ridge July 5. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Russell and David from Burlington spent the weekend at the Ernest Woodyard home on their return from St Paul. Coloma residents visited relatives. the article notes reunions after about 12 years and mentions several local families hosting and calling on others over a holiday weekend.
Moscow reports from Tass say U S vice presidential nominee Richard Nixon is an extreme reactionary who backed repressive legislation. The Soviet portrayal notes Nixon aided the persecution of trade union leaders and intellectuals with progressive views and frames his nomination as a rubber stamp by Eisenhower and political bosses.
Announcement of U S Civil Service examinations for substitute clerk carrier posts in Washington Iowa. Entrance salary 51 614 per hour. Detailed information available at the local post office.
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