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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1947

Page

2

Local Residents Visit and Community Updates in Washington Area

Local families from Kalona and Washington share visits with relatives in Marbie Rock and Guide Rock Nebraska, with health updates for Mrs Trenerry. Neighbors from Davenport to Cedar Falls stop by, and notices include a special WMT broadcast on June 6 plus local business changes and transfers in Washington.

Woodrow Crone Linda al Crone Marietta Workman Geraldine Crone Alfred Trenerry Mary Jane Marbie Rock Iowa Trenerry Washington Rex Robinson Nora Hicke Hampton R. C. Ferguson West Chester Walter Lance Karen Guide Rock Nebraska Roy Welly Riverside Leo Durian Nancy Wellman Earl Monson Lee Don Bell Marilyn Davenport Ida Bronson Cedar Falls

Washington Iowa News Rates Listed for Subscriptions

Subscriptions for The Evening Journal in Washington Iowa are detailed with weekly carrier rate of 20 cents and annual plans in Washington and outside zones. Rates cover 6 months and 3 months options with payments in advance.

the Evening Journal Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon &Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce ©. Cowden W. J. Shannon Max Marble Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Ington

Baseball game postponed due to wet grounds

The junior baseball game at Washington field scheduled for five o clock this evening has been postponed because of wet grounds. It will be rescheduled for a date to be chosen. Washington’s next game is set for Kalona Friday afternoon.

Alert Stanley Lincoln School WMT University of Iowa Washington Washington Field Kalona

Busy Bee 4-H Club Elects Doris Guy Vice President

The Busy Bee 4-H Club met Thursday afternoon with Beverly Wilson presiding. Ten members and two leaders attended as members made Rally Day name cards, sang 4-H songs, and selected district camps at Burlington. Dorothy Schneider named best groomed girl by Roscoe White. next meeting planned with Dorothy and Melba Snicker.

Busy Bee Beverly Wilson Burlington Dorothy Schnicker Dorothy Schneider Roscoe White Doris Guy Martin Wilson Dorothy Melba Snicker

Community organizations schedule a busy week

The soci CALENDAR lists meetings and events for organizations: W. C. A. executive board, Order of Rainbow Girls, D A R, Pythian Sisters, visiting nurses, Harmony club, Just Us club, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Merry Makers, Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi, O F E S, Linger Longer club, golf and bridge at the country club, O E S pinochle breakfast, Country club family night, Pansy Hill club, Independent club, H E O club, Saint Paul Evangelical Women’s group, United Presbyterian missions, and Rural Women’s club tea notes with times and hosts.

Harmony Club Marvin Warnock Red Horsers Raymond Edwards Farm Mt. Pleasant Just Us Club W. C. McFadden Grace Hill Ladies Aid Merry Makers Club Frank Leeper Beta Sigma Phi H. C. Snyder Ainsworth O. FE. S Donald Foss Margaret Keyser O. E Masonic Temple Eabhouse C. Co. C Mable Griffith Gerdes Pansy Hill Club Alvin Kephart Independent Club James Swift Howell Owens Delta Alpha Methodist Church Byron Snider Rural Womens Club Lloyd Humston Women's Guild of St. Paul Evangelica Ehurch

Wasson Mooney Pair Obtain Marriage License

Wayne W. Wasson of Wellman and Lola Rae Mooney of Kalona secured a marriage license at the courthouse today.

Wayne W. Wasson Wellman Lola Rae Mooney Kalona Court House

Hospital Admitions and Births Reported for May and June

At the hospital admitted May 31 Mrs. George Pendergraft Richland surgical and June 1 Mrs. Evert Coffman South English surgical with other admissions including William Snider Rubio medical and Mrs. Charles Welch 803 North 7th surgical. Births reported June 1 to Eldon Veggey Riverside and Arlis Niffenegger Kalona both as parents of a son. Dismissals listed May 31 Charles Lukavsky rural route June 1 Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville David Flynn Rural Route and June 2 Mrs Frank Smith Ainsworth and Mrs William Popejoy and son Pleasant Plain. A correction notes Gary Neil Marston Hoyt not Gary Morgan for a tonsillectomy read Saturday.

George Pendergraft Richland Surgical Evert Coffman South English William Snider Rubio Charles Welch North 7Th Eldon Veggey Riverside Arlis Niffenegger Kalona Charles Lukavsky Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville David Flynn Frank Smith Ainsworth William Popejoy Pleasant Plain Gary Neil Marston Gary Morgan

Luncheon Honoring Virginia McLaughlin Hosted by Mrs Stewart

Mrs Cloyce Stewart hosted a one o clock luncheon Saturday as a pre nuptial courtesy for Virginia McLaughlin who is to be married soon. Eleven guests sat at a long table decorated with seasonal flowers and lighted tapers. Miniature brides with lilies of the valley added charm. A three course luncheon was served by Mrs Sikke Temple and Maeien Galloway followed by a short at table program. The afternoon was social with a hostess gift given to the guest of honor.

Cloyce Stewart Virginia McLaughlin Sikke Temple Maeien Galloway

Swimming Schedule For Y W Announced

Announcement lists summer program at the Y pool for women and girls on Tuesdays and Fridays run by the Y W C A. Start date tomorrow June 3 with 2 3 pm for beginners and all ages, 3 4 pm for children who can swim, 4 5 pm for junior high girls, and 7 30 8 pm for high school girls and older swimmers. Swimmers urged to wear caps. The U W recreational program for the summer will not be

U. W

Coal Contract Talks Continue Amid Wage Dispute

Negotiations between operators and Lewis escalate as wage demands differ. Operators propose a 15 cent hourly increase to 1.83, rejecting 35 cent rise. Contested items include health funds safety code, holiday pay, and a 30 day cancellation clause. A July 1 1947 to April 1 1949 term is sought.

Lewis Health and Welfare Fund

Vocational Bible School Sessions Begin Late

The report notes that activities started after the daily vocational Bible schools concluded, marking a shift in the day’s schedule and program timing.

Pope Urges Peace Move to Rebuild Europe

Vatican broadcast reports Pope Pius XII telling world rulers they may still renew naval ties and moral harmony to prevent Europe’s disintegration after World War II. He warned the opportunity could be the last if peace makers delay, urging action to restore normal relations.

Vatican City Pius XII Europe

Supreme Court Upholds Curley Mail Fraud Conviction

The Supreme Court today refused to review the mail fraud conviction of Mayor James M. Curley of Boston, preserving the verdict against the former Democratic congressman and governor of Massachusetts.

Supreme Court Today James M. Curley Boston Massachusetts

Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Scheduled

A Presbyterian congregation invites members to join a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 Wednesday at the church located at 9212.

Presbyterian

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