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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1950

Page

2

West Chester WCTU July Meeting Highlights

The West Chester WCTU met at Federated church for the July session led by President Mrs. M. H. McDowell. The program featured a child centered theme with prayers, songs, a playlet, and a study review, plus ten members five guests and twelve children in attendance.

West Chester Woman's Christian Temperance Union Federated Church M. H. McDowell Mary Ross America R. V. Pike McDowell Anna Gordon Larry Cuddeback Karen Weaver Sam Weaver Frank Kleese Carl Peterson

Ladies Enjoy Dinner at Wingas Cafe Saturday

Hight ladies enjoyed dinner at Wingas Cafe Saturday evening and later socialized at the home of Clara Paulkner. Attending were Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Mrs. Edna Witt eig Mrs. Vera Deimerly Leona Kos Marietta Workman Mrs. Winnie Belter Nellie Sutton of Muscatine and Miss Faulkner.

Winga’s Cafe Clara Paulkner Elizabeth Clark Edna Witteig Vera Deimerly Leona Kos Marietta’ Workman Winnie Belter Nellie Sutton Muscatine Miss Faulkner

Pork Shortcake Main Dish Feature

Recipe note outlines a main dish pork shortcake using cooked cubed pork ham and cheese filling between biscuit halves with parsley garnish.

Vigilant Class Hosts Picnic Dinner For Missionaries

The Vigilant class of the Presbyterian church met Monday at the Dawsons for a 6:30 dinner. Twenty eight members and three guests attended. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Ivan Rehmel. Rev and Mrs J L Entwisle spoke about the Navaho Indians in the Zuni Route Gallup NM and showed pictures of their work.

Presbyterian Church R. J. Dawson Ivan Rehmel Harvey Davis Della Humphreys J. L. Entwisle Whitewater Gospel Mission, Inc Gallup N. M

Allison Family Reunion at Sunset Park

The Allison family reunion was held Sunday at Sunset Park with 26 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Allison and children, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allison and Bella Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allison and children, Mrs. Priebe and Melvin Allison of Williamstown, Mary and Leona Allison of Keokuk, and Mr. and Mrs. James Allison and children. Afternoon callers at the James Allison home were Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Tinnes and children.

Allison Sunset Park William Allison Thomas Alliso Bella Marie Lewis Allison Robert Allison Priebe Melvin Allison Williamstown Mary Leona Allison Keokuk James Allison James Brooks Walter Kyle Cloyce Tinnes

Woman’s Missionary Society meets at Federated church

The Women's Missionary Society of the Federated Presbyterian church met in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Mrs Kenneth Kilpatrick led devotion with the topic Christ the World's Redeemer. Olive Moore, Mrs Wooley and Mrs Earl Monson spoke on home and foreign missions. Miss Moore led the prayer calendar.

Crawfordsville Women's Missionary Society of the Federated Presbyterian Church Kenneth Kilpatrick Christ Olive Moore W. Cc. Wooley Earl Monson Miss Moore

Repeat Nuptial Vows in Ceremony July 22

BRIGHTON Mrs Betty Edwards Davison daughter of Ruth Edwards and Charles Black son of Mr and Mrs George Black of Stockport were married Saturday July 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs R J Prunty in Fairfield Rev E E Voss of Brighton officiated. A reception for 30 relatives followed. The couple left for a wedding trip and will go to San Diego where Mr Black will report for further navy training. He has served in the navy one and a half years.

Brighton Betty Edwards Davison Ruth Edwards Charles Black George Black Stockport R. J. Prunty Fairfield E. E. Voss Mrs. Black San Dieggo Mr. Black Navy

Robertson Reunion Features Fried Chicken and Games

The second annual Robertson reunion was held Sunday at the Artford Richardson home. Fried chicken topped the noon meal and a business meeting followed with officers for next year unchanged. Men played horseshoes and baseball. watermelon provided by Glen Miller and wife. Family members present included D. C. Robertson, Roscoe Robertson, Clayton Robertson, Cloeve Robertson, and many relatives from the Robertson and Richardson lines.

Robertson Artford Richardson Glen Miller D. C. Robertson Roscoe Robertson Clayton Cloeve Robertson Terry Glenn Little Glenn Miller Charlie Wheeling Lee Sanders Walter Wolfe Cleo Trier W. C. Robertson Ray Johnson Keith Augustine Bert Causton Danny John Hough

Community Club Potlucks and Meetings Weekly Schedule

Tuesday: Damascus Shrine No 10 picnic 6 30 p m bring table service sandwiches one or two dishes. Sunset Park YWCA Mixers hamburger fry 6 30 p m Mrs Bob Day bring table service Potluck family dinner 6 45 p m Country Club. Wednesday: Bethel Missionary Society 2 00 p m children s program all women invited church Ladies Golf and Bridge potluck supper golf 4 00 p m dinner 7 00 p m bring table service sandwiches dish to pass Country Club Presbyterian prayer service 9 30 a m church Homemakers club ice cream social evening rain plan schoolhouse Mrs Virgil Lintz Grace Hill Ladies and Just Us club 2 00 p m Mrs L L Loveless. Thursday: Pansy Hill club families 7 30 p m ice cream social bring table service coffee furnished Alvin Kepharts WRC of West Chester 2 00 p m KP hall Special work and initiation. Friday: Christian Women s Fellowship 2 00 p m general meeting church Friendship club ice cream supper 7 30 p m bring a cake Lyda Gideon Women s Mission Society of First Baptist church 7 30 p m bring donations for Mathers school church.

Damascus Shrine No Sunset Park YWCA Bob Day Country Club Bethel Missionary Society All Women of Community Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Presbyterian Homemakers Club Virgil Lintz Grace Hill Just Us Club Pansy Hill Club and Families Alvin Kepharts WRC of West Chester KP Hall Christian Women's’ Fellowship Friendship Club Lyda Gideon Women's Mission Society of First Baptist Church Mathers School

Brighton Residents Visit in Wyoming

Brighton residents travel to Laramie to visit Mrs Lydia James and attend Frontier Days in Cheyenne. They also plan a Yellowstone trip and return via Colorado. Local visitors include the Brier and Wentworth families with a Sunday dinner and a bridge luncheon in honor of guests.

Edna Crile Brighton Vada Guy Laurel Guy Rose Marie Morgan James Morgan Laramie Wyo Lydia James Miss Morgan Cheyenne Yellowstone Park Colorado C. B. Brier Dan Peters Hattie Brier Rex Brier Winfield Ren Brier R. H. Tracy Keith Willis Sherry Davenport Howard Wentworth Larry Mesa, Ariz Harry Wentworth Mary Ellen David Wentworth Lester Willey Washington Homer Mann Verle Koch L. A. Horton Willis Horton Omar Hoskins Loren McNeese Harold Hoskins Son Tama Om Hoskins Darlene Hosk Lancaster Calif Robert Engstrand Fairfield Otto Mathers Tartonsville Ill

Potluck Honors California Guests at Raymond Glasgow Home

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Towne of Oakland California were guests of honor at a potluck dinner in the Raymond Glasgow home on Sunday. Mrs Towne is the former Virginia Sheetz. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oscar Sheetz Mr and Mrs Max Sheetz and family and Mr and Mrs Dale Sheetz and Dianne. The Townes leave Wednesday for California after a two week visit with friends and relatives.

Gilbert Towne Oakland Calif Raymond Glasgow Oscar Sheetz Max Sheetz Dale Sheetz Dianne Towne California Lillian Koch Los Angeles Howard Reighard Erma Weible Harvey Hoskins Indian Hill Colo Gilbert Hoskins Harry Hoskins Oskaloosa

Many Visitors and Relatives Share Weekend at Local Homes

The community hosts a flurry of weekend visits with Carrie Lemley, the Darnielle family, and numerous relatives dropping by from Iowa City Clifton New Jersey Ottumwa Los Angeles and Denver. Sightseeing trips to Muscatine and the Black Hills are noted along with births and family gatherings at multiple households.

Californian Earl Lyburger Buys Joe Conrad Acreage

Crawfordsville July 24 Earl Lyburger of California has purchased the Joe Conrad acreage south of town and will move September 1. Mr. Conrad will hold a sale and will live with his son in nearby vicinity.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Earl Lyburger Joe Conrad Mr. Conrad

Polio Deaths and Coverage Ad Reported in Iowa

A state health bulletin notes 1949 polio in Iowa: 1217 cases and 1 death, with most 1950 cases in South East Iowa. The ad offers a $10 policy for two years to cover up to $5,000 per afflicted person, relieving financial worry from the disease.

Iowa Health Department Iowa

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