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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
4
Eleven Kensington members answered roll call with My Favorite Hobby at the Wednesday meeting led by Mrs. Lee Norris. Hobbies included crocheting, caning, nylon flowers, butter molding, and other crafts as Grace Stone conducted the business and gifts were given to Mrs. Hilda Olds for her birthday.
Card from Mrs Jess Tomlinson describes the Bakersfield quake near Canova Park as the house rocked at 5 am. The Tomlinsons visited their daughter and traveled to Bakersfield to view the damage while son Ralph, stationed at an Reno air base, visited them. They expect Iowa may seem appealing on their return.
Ainsworth Senior Youth fellowship of a Methodist church plans a Wiener roast and picnic at Charles Thompson’s farm home on Wednesday evening July 30 at 7 o'clock. Members may bring friends.
Mrs Louis Koehler is honored at a pink and blue baby shower hosted by Mrs Frank Moore and Mrs Roger Colthurst at the Colthurst home. Guests played games organized by Mrs Moore while little Jorjean Colthurst delivered gifts in a bassinet. Favors were gumdrop carriages and pastel diaper shaped flannelette cups.
The Lincoln Street club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Myrla Henderson. Seven members answered roll call. The afternoon hours were spent with games. The hostess served a one course luncheon at the close of the meet.
The Everette Shearer's eastern tour ended Tuesday evening after visits to Niagara Falls two sides of the border, the Adirondacks, and New York City. They saw radio city, the Empire State building, a Broadway show, and a bus tour, plus a big league game before continuing to Washington where Arlington and Mt. Vernon were viewed. Travel companions included Mrs Shearer's brother Glen McMullen, his wife and daughter Donna.
Mrs Vo Vo Wortman demonstrated making flowers of nylon and chenille for guests. She presented a corsage to Daisy Sim y don, and a chenille corsage was given to Mrs Ben Fitz gerald. Grace Stone assisted the hostess with a one course luncheon. The next meeting is set with Mrs Davis at Grace Stone's sister home.
Robert H. Cropp will discuss the long range reserve program at the Legion hall on July 31 at 8 p.m. He will cover the setup in the reserve district of the 10th air force. All air force personnel are invited to attend.
The Ainsworth American Legion post will host a four day softball tournament starting Monday August 4. Eight teams enter with two games each night Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Skelgas Cubs of Washington face Letts at 745 p.m. and McCleery-Cumming of Washington meets Crawfordsville at 6 p.m. on opening day.
Sir and Mrs George Masson of Washington with Mrs Joe Wilson and Mr and Mrs Malcom Montgomery visited the Ralph Howell home near Cotter. They met the Howell's baby Cheryl Ann and watched television. Refreshments of ice cream strawberries and cake were served by Willard Joe and Linda.
Local residents Mr and Mrs Jim Ekekersly and Bill traveled with Max White Sr to the West Coast. They plan time in Wyoming before reaching California where they may settle.
The Cedar Chips 4-H club toured member projects and wrapped up at Richard Ross’s home with a Wiener roast. George Nash of Wyoming spoke on farming in its home county and Carmen Tyrrel of Wyoming discussed club work. Bill Gamon led the local club and showed a film on Wonderful Wyoming. Guests included the Cinderella 4-H girls club. David Meyer reported.
A historical progression from hand painted Japan colors and clear varnish to dipping and flow coating, then spraying as production increased. The shift reduced costs and time, marking a move from artisanal to industrial finishing methods.
Burlington residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deems joined Mrs. Bessie McConnell for an afternoon and evening at the United Presbyterian church. The piece notes multiple visits, moves, and travel among locals including nurses, bank staff, and families, with August relocation plans for Hlomer Hunt and various trips to Washington Dallas and Alaska.
A wide debate on the steel strike is described with impacts across allied industries and mass unemployment. The note mentions campaign buttons left by parties and draws attention to market conditions for beans and seed cleaning duties amid ongoing price shifts and new crop prospects.
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