WCTU Speech Contest Winners Named In Town
Wanda Blattner and Arla McBee won in the junior and senior divisions of the WCTU speech contest held Thursday at George chapel United Presbyterian church. Ruth Johnson received honorable mention for “The Letter that Was Late.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Blattner
Arla McBee
WCTU
WCTL
George Chapel
United Presbyterian Church
Ruth Johnson
Miss McBee
Miss Blattner
Carol Anderson
Charlotte Berry
Barbara Glassburner
Wilma Hughes
Betty McBee
Betty A. Alliman
Ruth Jugenheimer
Lenora Snider
Social Calendar Spells Franks Here: Lodge and Club Meetings
Friday Rebekah lodge initiation at the hall with Past Matrons and families coop supper at 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple Saturday Women’s Relief Corps 2 p m at Legion hall Children’s day practice 2 p m UP church Monday Baptist Men’s Brotherhood 7 p m then to Woodrow Crone farmer ing own table service Tuesday LBC club 2 p m Mrs Walter Kyle DAR 7330 p m Mrs R E Shannon Pythian Sisters 6 p m initiation KP hall Rainbow Girls 530 p m Temple Notice time change White Shrine Bridge party 2 Op ii Masonic Temple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Hall
Masonic Temple
Women's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Baptist Men's Brotherhood
Woodrow Crone
LBC Club
Walter Kyle
DAR
R. E. Shannon
Pythian Sisters
P. m
KP Hall
Temple
White Shrine
Rosebud Camp Notes Fifty Years of Rosebud Camp
Riverside Rosebud Camp Number 2372 R N A held a large meeting Tuesday with two former members present. A Mother’s Day program and Memorial service followed. Gold star mother Mrs Ed Hill received a corsage. Charter members Celia Safourek and Anna Kupka were given gold pins for the 50th anniversary. A decorated cake was shared during social hour. Purple and white carnations honored each mother present. Charter member roster includes Nora Overfeld Minnie Dolezal William Rose George Rose Don Rose Ida Rose Anna Rose Lena Rose Mary Schmitt Joe Cummings Mary Cummings Joseph Sheaf Eliza Tansey Dora Criz Minnie Reha Ella Noel Emmua Prybil and the honorees Safourek Kupka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Rosebud
R.N.A
Mary Gringer
California
James Fisher
Fort Rubby
Panama Canal Zone
Ed Hill
Celia Safourek
Anna Kupka
John Moss
Safourek
William Ingram
Maxine O'Rourke
Sach
Kate Ingram
Emma Frank
Ella Novy
Charter
Nora Overfeld
Minnie Dolezal
William Rose
George Rose
Don Rose
Ida Rose
Anna Rose
Lena Rose
Mary Schmitt
Joe Cummings
Mary Cummings
Joseph Sheaf
Eliza Tansey
Dora Criz
Minnie Reha
Ella Noel
Emmua Prybil
Kupka
Bacon on brown bread luncheon with beans and salad
A luncheon featuring broiled Canadian style bacon between brown bread slices served with baked beans and a tossed salad for a hearty meal.
Lambert Weds Masaka Wada in Yokohama Japan
A cablegram reports Donald S. Lambert son of Mr and Mrs Sam Lambert married Masaka Wada in Yokohama Japan on June 1 Japanese time. Lambert has been overseas since January 24 1950 and in Korea since August 1 1950 currently on a five day furlough for the wedding.
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Sam. Lambert
Japan
Donald S. Lambert
Masaka Wada
Yokohama
Donald
Korea
Fifteen Members and Two Guests at Just Us Club
Mrs. Floyd Murdock presided over a Thursday meeting of the Just Us club with fifteen members and two guests, Mrs. Mae Hopengardner and Mrs. Doyle Plecker. Gifts were presented to Mrs. John Lee and Mrs. J. N. Dodd, and Mrs. Lewis Goodlander and Mrs. Val Fuhr were named to the card and flower committee. Mrs. Sheback led rook entertainment after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Hopengardner
Doyle Plecker
Just Us Club
Cy Bush
Floyd Murdock
John Lee
Altamount
J. N. Dodd
Lee
Lewis Goodlander
Val Fuhr
John Sheback
OES Pinochle Group Meets at Masonic Temple
Mrs Will Jones and Mrs Roy Bauer hosted the OES pinochle gathering in the Masonic temple Thursday afternoon. Five tables played with Mrs Myrtle Poole winning high and Mrs Will Hemmings low. Refreshments featured peonies. The group will hold its final meeting of the season on June 14 at 8:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jones
Roy Bauer
OES
Masonic Temple
Myrtle Poole
Will Hemmings
Mr and Mrs Walter Bauer Honored on Anniversary
Mrs and Mrs Walter Bauer were guests of honor at a Sunday school Comrade class party held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Duvall. They observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a program led by Mrs Edgar Slemmons. Frank Kleese and wife sang May The Lord Bless and Keep You. A silver gift and a special anniversary cake were presented. Seasonal refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bauer
Walter Duvall
Bauers
Edgar Slemmons
Frank Kleese
All the Members Attend Thursday Meeting of Heights Social Club
The Heights Social club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Laura Graham all members were present for the business meeting led by president Mrs. Wal ter Starr. A picnic dinner and birthday exchange are planned for June 14 at Sunset Park with social time and refreshments to close. Lydia Ferguson assisted with serving.
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the Heights
Laura Graham
Walter Starr
Sunset Park
Lydia Ferguson
Phyllis Jean Patterson to Wed Duane Disney
Mrs Milo Patterson announces the engagement of Phyllis Jean Patterson to Duane Disney son of Mr and Mrs Harold Disney of West Chester. The wedding is set for Sunday June 10 at 3 30 in the Methodist church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Patterson
Phyllis Jean
Duane Disney
Harold Disney
West Chester
Rural Young People Host Guest Night in County
Washington County RYP held a party at the Farm Bureau building inviting prospective members from several county high school classes. LeRoy Hotle announced reservations for the district camp on June 9 10. Mary Knotek chaired games and relays with prize winners Alice Finke and Vada Guy. Dancing closed the event. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farm Bureau
LeRoy Hotle
R.Y.P
Mary Knotek
Alice Finke
Vada Guy
Anamosa Trusty Knife Attack Under Investigation
State agent G. M. Strand and Anamosa reformatory officials probe a stabbing of inmate Hubert C. McGregor 23 of Norway Iowa in the north cell house with a sharpened table knife. McGregor in critical condition with a fifty fifty chance to live. warden Foss Davis says one suspect dominates inquiries as guards question several inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
G. M. Strand
Anamosa Reformatory
Hubert C. McGregor
Norway
Iowa
E. G. Rawson
McGregor
Foss Davis
Reformatory
George West
Pratt Home Hosts Holiday Visitors In Des Moines Week
Mrs. Pauline Reuss mother of Mrs Clyde Pratt left for Des Moines after a three week visit at the Pratt home. St Louis guests Mr and Mrs Roy Sauerbrunn are here until Saturday. LeRoy Pratt and Lester Jones families also visited during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Reuss
Clyde Pratt
Des Moines
Roy Sauerbrunn
St. Louis
LeRoy Pratt
Lester Jones
Pratt
Summer Theme Featured in Fleur De Lis Club Luncheon
Fleur De Lis club held a Thursday luncheon at Mrs. Raymond Bell home with a lily pond buffet and fish or flower dishes. Co hosts were Mrs. James Birney and Mrs. Lloyd Marek. Guests included Mrs. John Hughes and June Knotek. President Rex Crandall led the meeting. Reports on club by laws by Mrs. P. F. Whisler and a September vote on revisions followed. The session closed the season with Swedish weaving instruction by Marek and Marek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur de Lis Club
Raymond Bell
James Birney
Lloyd Marek
John Hughes
June Knotek
Truman Appeals for Peace in Iran Oil Dispute
President Truman personally urged Britain and Iran to settle their oil dispute through friendly talks. Appeals were sent to British Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Iranian Premier Mohammed Mossadegh via American diplomats in London and Tehran. The move signals U S emphasis on an amicable resolution to the Anglo Iranian Oil Company confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Britain
Iran
Clement Attlee
Mohammed Mossadegh
London
Tehran
White House
State Department
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
United States
California red scale threatens citrus with armored pest
California red scale, the most serious insect pest of California citrus, forms a shell-like armor over its body that partially protects it from insecticides, complicating control efforts.
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California
Engagement announced for Letitia Kneen and John Busbee
Mr and Mrs Karl W Kneen of Mt Union announce the engagement of their daughter Letitia to John Busbee son of Col and Mrs Charles Busbee of Hamburg Germany The wedding is planned for mid June in Kansas City Missouri Both are to graduate from Iowa State College on June 15 Miss Kneen formerly assisted as county home economist for Washington last summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Kneen
Mt. Union
Letitia
John Busbee
Col
Charles Busbee
Hamburg
Germany
Kansas City
Mr. Busbee
Miss Kneen
Iowa State College
Washington
Peanuts and Cookies Megatrend in Packaged Treats
Peanuts shift from traditional baked goods to peanut flour enhanced cookies. Companies develop packaged cookies boasting higher protein and vitamin content.
McCarthy Slates Opposition to Compromise Draft Bill
Senate approves the Compromise Draft and Universal Military Training Bill with only Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin voting against. He opposed broadening the draft and cited Chiang Kai-shek's troops on Formosa, the Spanish Army, and West German manpower. The bill moves to the House where a vote is expected next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
MacCarthy
United States
Chiang Kai-Sheck
Formosa
Germany
House
Bill Could Lower Draft Age and Extend Service Time
The proposal would drop the draft age from 19 to 18 percent but require local boards to call available men aged 19 to 25 first. It extends the draft term from 21 to 24 months and outlines a Post-Emergency UMT program with six months of training at age 18, subject to congressional approval before operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ocean Corrosion Tests Aid Materials Selection
For 15 years International Nickel's Corrosion Testing Station near Wilmington NC has used Atlantic waters to study seawater and sea air effects. Tests identify better materials to resist marine corrosion and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Nickel
Wilmington
North Carolina
Atlantic Ocean
Shade Tree Seeks Elements For Shade Protection
Local project Shade Tree seeks at least 18 chemical elements to design a protective shade system. Researchers aim to assemble a set of elements for safe, durable material development.
Special finishes for TV sets protect wood surfaces
Power tubes in television sets alter cabinet temperatures, causing finishes to crack. Manufacturers adopted new special lacquers and sealers that are extremely tough and flexible, suitable for light and dark woods and other furniture demanding high durability and quality.
Smog Damage Linked to Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Major smog components harming Los Angeles area vegetable crops are unsaturated hydrocarbons, with petroleum identified as the main source.
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Los Angeles
Silver alloys copper and coinage mentions
The text notes copper as the most common hardener for silver. It states sterling silver typically contains 7.5 percent copper and 10 percent copper silver alloys are among important coinage compositions.
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Della Hillhouse
Earl Longfellow
Baptist Church
Sellers
Evert Haney
J. M. Finney
Justine George
Darlene Custer
Macber
Cheryl Nayadley
Jacob de Koning
Joyce Graf
Miss Trowbridge
Lela Trowbridge
Oskaloosa
William Wagamon
Son
Dad
Pop
Nicola & Harmor
State Bank
Katherta
W. Bauer
Comrades
Heights Social Club
Phyllis Patterson
Anamosa Trusty
Gibby
Freshwaters Coal & Supply
Ar St Dealer
Mrs
McCarthy
London Zoo
International
VMCA
Mance
Willits Motor CO
Cadillac
W. Madison
Pima Voile
Rothschild’s
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