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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1947

Page

3

Ainsworth locals enjoy visits despite wrist injury

Ainsworth residents report Mrs Grace Williams and husband of Gary visiting Mrs Farrell and sister Mrs Norris. Mrs W R Crawford injured with a broken bone in the right wrist earlier this week and is recovering. Rev and Mrs Shahmer, Mr and Mrs Max White Sr. are mentioned in the group of visitors.

Dick Farrell Farrell Grace Williams Gary W. R. Crawford Robert Shahmer Max White

National Sunday School Convention in Des Moines

Attended the National Sunday School convention in Des Moines on Thursday morning. The event gathered educators and church leaders to discuss curriculum and outreach.

Des Moines

Pupils to give piano recital at the Y Community Room

A group of young piano students under Mrs. Edith M. Shields will perform a Thursday recital in the Y’s Community room at eight o’clock. Parents and music lovers are invited to attend the program featuring pieces by Schaum, Thompson, Tschaikowsky, Beethoven, Bachmann and more.

Edith M. Shields Music Lavers David Stephens the Sphinx Schaum Suzanne Noonan Lois Carl Schaum Lynn Jeffrey Music Land Thompson Martin Cnc Cé Matthew Marlene Blick Thompson Cobbler Rehe Sparks Air Surprise Symphony Kathleen Stephens Weybdright Peggy Stewart Janice Laubach Hill Dale Thompson Wren Bbs Thompson Gladys Knupp Linda Stewart Thompson the Imp Richter Barbara Stephens Maribelle Zenr Mrs. Shields Tschaikowsky Deidre Miller Buffalo Hurt Thompson Doris Blatter Londonderry Air

Crawford Ralston Steven relatives reunion slated Sunday

The Crawtford Ralston Steven relatives announce their annual reunion for Sunday at Sunset Park Washington. A basket dinner is planned at noon. Also the Davison reunion and picnic will be held at Sunset Park on the same day.

Crawtford-Ralston-Stevenon Sunset Park Washington Davison

Honor Mrs. Carter At a Dinner Party

A dinner party hosted by Mrs. Fed Nediswanger complimented her daughter Mrs. Wanda Carter of San Francisco California last evening. The seven o'clock dinner for 12 was at Mrs. Emma Barnett home. Mrs. Carter entertained with several piano solos during the evening.

Fed Nediswanger Wanda Carter San Francisco Calif Emma Barnett

Social Calendar for Club Members This Week

Thursday 7 p.m. cooperative dinner at the clubhouse for members and families. Friday 1:39 p.m. St Pauls Women's Guild at church. 8 p.m. Rebekah lodge at 2 G. O. F. hall. Saturday 2:39 p.m. W R C regular meeting and initiation at Legion hall.

Country Club St. Paul's Women's Guild Rebekah Lodge G. O. F. Hall Legion Hall

Birthday greetings roll for Flynn family and friends

The seventh birthday of David Larson Flynn and the ninth for Michael Flynn are noted for Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Flynn. Mildred Anne Moore and Mary Ann Swartzwelter celebrate cakes with three candles. Shirley Gardner marks her 14th birthday with Everett Gardner. Other observers include Mrs. John Winga Waldo Van Winkle Merrimac Mrs William Sitter Mrs Don W. Beaver Jerry Dean Hogan Elsa and Elsie Musil 17th birthdays John David TeBockhorst turns 2.

David Larson Flynn Michael Flynn Leonard Flynn Mildred Anne Moore Jesse Moore Brighton Mary Ann Swartswelter Raymond Swartzwelter Richland Shirley Gardner Mrs Everett Gardner John Winga Waldo van Winkle Merrimac William Sitter Don W. Beaver Jerry Dean Hogan James Hogan John David TeBockhorst Paul TeBockhorst

Dill Descendants Fifth Reunion At Sunset Park

The fifth reunion of the Dill descendants met at Sunset Park with 49 relatives sharing a basket dinner. Reita Romine led a short business session and new officers were elected for another year: Flo Green president, Earl Dill vice president, Lyle Romine treasurer, Mae Herr historian, Verne Dill secretary. Next year’s gathering will be the last Sunday of July at Sunset Park.

Dan Dill Sunset Park Reita Romine Flo Green Earl Dill Lyle Romine Mae Herr Verne Dill Ralph Herr Bonita and Russell Henry Miller Mercedes Kiene Milo Weaver Dean and Carol Charlene Audrey Dill Donald Carrie Dill Mae Smith Ota Weaver Wayne Perry Palmer Doyle Palmer Lyle Lora Mae Twila Jim Palmer Terry Mary Lou Harold Palmer Cloyce Denny Glenn Palmer Forest Green Raymond Herr Dixie Sue John

World's Largest Mirror Aboard Mount Palomar Telescope

The Mount Palomar Observatory in California houses the 200 inch telescope reflector, claimed as the world's largest mirror. The massive instrument serves as a landmark in astronomical research.

Mount Palomar Calif., Observatory

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Ainsworth Lee Norris Coca-Cola Company Burlington Coca-Cola Bottling Company Cynthia Janet Carl Eckstein Patty Stewart Song of the Ploughman Bachmann Martha Stephens Mary Blick Koelling Joyvee Grateman Patio Ewe Thompson Patricia Berry Eee Patricia Thompson Ballet Des Papilions Maurine Stephens Ny Tschaikowsky Jane Whitehead Whims Godard Schumann Esther Geerdes Spalding Ruth Bartow Beethoven Joan Boileau Ciiinweeniemece Macdowel Arlene Knupp Lni Ceenle Easee Burleigh Guion Mary Jane Stephens MacDowell Frances Miller Shostakovich Joan Boileau Mrs. Carter Elsa Elsie Musil Dill Princess Isle OF Arran Britain Margaret Duke of Montrose Cc Reg Jod Reouferty
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