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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
2
Local news notes a book of poems titled Facts and Fancies of a Country Parish by Rev Willard E Woods, a Methodist minister in Columbus Illinois, collected by his brother P C Woods from about 25 years ago.
A dining car lists stock excluding food and provisions. It carries 200 tablecloths, 966 napkins, 100 towels, 40 chinaware pieces, 46 silverware pieces, 320 glassware pieces, 200 pantry and kitchenware items, 80 aprons, and 75 Waiters' coats.
President Truman convened a high level meeting at Blair House with 15 officials including Dean Atcheson Louis Johnson David Lilienthal Dwight Eisenhower and Congressional leaders to discuss atomic energy. The session was kept secret with no public comment and heavy security surrounding Blair House.
A 33 year old farm wife confessed to arranging the down payment murder of her 42 year old husband Carl Baglien to run away with the hired man Enger Baglien's wife admitted falling in love with Egil 12 years her junior She sought divorce but her husband refused The plan involved Egil and his brother Martin with Martin paid 154 as down payment and 500 to complete the killing which occurred on a farm near Lennby Polk County Sheriff reported
The Czech government announced plans to assume full control of Roman Catholic church operations in Czechoslovakia. A bill to be drafted for the next parliament session would grant government authority over church affairs, following a Vatican decree excommunicating Catholic Communists and sympathizers.
Mrs W A Norenbure of Pleasant Hill reports her heavy breed pullets from a local hatchery, purchased March 1, began laying July 8 at four months and one week, an early start for their size.
Yesterday admitted Wayne Pratt at its medical unit. Dismissals include Mrs Harold Wehr and her son from Keota, Charles McKay Peighton, Gladys Gardner. Births: Wellman couple Wilbur Schauf and wife welcomed a son at 11 57 pm. Darrel Rich and wife welcomed a son at 2 00 pm. C W Bush and wife welcomed a son at 10 50 am today. Robert W Miller and wife welcomed a daughter at 8 20 am in Crawfordsville.
Benner Food Store defeats Freshwaters 9-3 as Johnny Green allows four hits and the Benners string together three runs in the third and fourth innings and again in the seventh. Sweet leads Benners with three hits, while Gorham shines defensively for Freshwaters.
Mrs M L McCreedy has been named to serve on the budget and admissions committee of the Washington Community Chest for the coming year. The appointment was announced by Rev T C Polk, chest president. Other committee members include Henry B Bailey, chairman, Frank Crone, Claude Tucker and Ralph Bauer.
Mrs. R. C. Smith was chosen chairman of the Methodist church official board at the annual meeting in Columbus Junction. Other officers named include L. C. Hill as financial secretary and Dr. D. A. Marker as organist.
Virtually all chlorine produced in the United States is made by splitting brine into chlorine and alkali using an electric current.
Keota Mrs Nettie Statler marks a July 15 birthday with family and friends. Walter Harvey Holmes twins and Herman Luers of West Chester join the list. James Morrison turns eight, Betty Louise Edwards turns six, and Joyce Ann See turns five.
In hot weather Carl Jr. and Keith White slept outdoors and spotted animals in a tree. Two dead coons were found, including a white mother coon valued for potential captive use. A light local tone follows with social notes and a cardinal nest observed on the porch as the Jones household shares small community updates.
Mrs Leo Marie hosted the Rural Women's club Thursday afternoon with 12 members present. Guest Ida Dev ers of Ohio visited while staying with Alice Hunter. A pink and blue shower was organized by Mrs Lester Luckenbill and Mrs Carl Phillips. Gifts in a decorated basket were arranged by Mrs Claude Rhodebeck. Mrs Luckenbill presided over the meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Luckenbill, Mrs Mary Shields, Cherry TLuckenbill and Joan Marie. Next hostess will be Mrs Will Marie Sr.
The largest of the summer's cooperative dinners was held Thursday evening at the pubhouse. Bridge was played at four tables with ladies' high score awarded to Mrs. Ralph Bauer and men's high score to Lawrence Wilson. Mrs. Ray Crone and John Baldrige of California attended as guests.
Prodicy Rebekah lodge meets at 9 p m at CUOF hall Harmony club at 7 30 p m with ice cereal supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell Junior Missionary society of A P church meets Saturday at 2 p m with Mrs George Kerr Monday Knights of Pythias gather at 8 p m in K P hall Assoe Presbyterian Missionary Society hosts a co op noon dinner with Mrs Raymond Wilson Friendly Bible class at 6 50 p m at church Tuesday Booster club meets at 8 p m with ice cream supper and requests dishes and silverware for George Dare home VFW auxiliary at 8 p m at VFW hall
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Corben of Moline Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Marreanne to Virl Eugene Dulaney son of Mr and Mrs T A Dulaney of Columbus Junction The couple met in school at Moline and Columbus with Marreanne employed in Moline and Virl working at John Deere Harvestor plant East Moline The wedding is set for July 30.
Mrs N J Benson hosted the Prairie Flower Missionary Society with co hosts Mrs Paul Benson and Mrs H J Myers. One guest Mary Helen Huber and 17 members attended. Mrs Earl Smith led the business meeting. Bible verses answered roll call. Devotions by Mrs Stanley Mouser from Isaiah 53. Mrs T C Reeves and Mrs C C Reeves offered prayers. Lesson on humility read by Mrs Clifford Reeves. A collection of 38 was received. Refreshments were served by
Four tables of bridge were played at the Rosemary club Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Casper. High score and 80 honor prize went to Mrs. Ray Bell. Low score prize was won by Mrs. Vince Marek. Guests included Mrs. Marek Mrs. Robert Quinn and Mrs. Joe Knotek. Marek and Knotek helped serve refreshments.
Mrs Walter Horning hosted the H H Club gathering with 11 members and two guests Mrs Ralph Oldfield and Mrs Elmer Horning. A brief business session outlined plans for the annual picnic on Sunday July 24 at Silverlake. Next meeting set for August 11 with Mrs Howard McAtlin.
Nurses invited by Mr and Mrs L A Jones spend an Iowa river afternoon and evening at their cottage. Early arrivals fish and croquet on the lawn while others arrange supper on the porch. Weather and hosts contribute to a pleasant gathering with no guests present.
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