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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1948

Page

3

Guest Tea by Tri-T Chapter L in Crawfordsville

The T.T.T. ladies of Crawfordsville held a guest tea in Federated church parlors on Monday afternoon with spring flowers and a May pole centerpiece. Committee included Mrs. Chester Piper and others. acts featured a clarinet solo, Jolson impersonation, and readings on mothers life.

Chapter L Tri-T L. T.T.T Crawfordsville Federated Church Chester Piper Kenneth Kilpatrick William Robertson Joan Max Wayne Peterson Joe H. Jones Donna Tolander Alice Hunter al Jolson Dee Baker Yarmouth Vincent Lindeen Vernon White Paul Huston Harold Tolander Hal Huston Chester Neil Lillian

List of Ladies Attending Local Charity Event

A roster of participating women named Holmes, Mrs. Clint Fletcher, Mrs. E. G. Davis, Mrs. M. Miller, Mrs. Fred Anwyl, Mrs. N. J. Lease, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. C. Lauer, Mrs. Milton White, Mrs. Clarence Lowe, Mrs. Stanley Artur, Mrs. Ralph Huff, Mrs. Rex Enke, Mrs. Harry Olsen, Mrs. Ernest Clark, Mrs. Victoria Bergstrom, Mrs. Albert Barquist and Mrs. Irvin Lentz.

Hold Last Reunion On Old Home Place

The McCoy descendants held their last reunion at the old home place Sunday. It has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Williams and when the John McCoys vacate this month it won't be home any longer. Those present for a cooperative dinner were Henry McCoy, his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs. Charles Connelly of Kansas City, Mrs. Betty Kraus cup and baby from Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCoy of Chapin, Mr and Mrs. Gerald Rhea and Judy of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hulquist of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Henry DeHarper and Allen

McCoy Old Home Place Morgan Williams John McCoys Henry McCoy Charles Connelly Kansas City Betty _Krauscup Baby Ohio Frank McCoy Chapin Gerald Rhea Judy Moline Paul Hulquist Davenport Henry DeHarper Allen

Community families visit during illness and calls

Morning visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Larson and children from Fairfield and Mary Frances McCoy of Iowa City. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Glad Mass and Mrs Howardt Miller of Washington. Mr and Mrs A B Orris could not attend due to illness.

Mt. Union Roy Larson Fairfield Mary Frances McCoy Iowa City Ross Stratton West Branch Dwight Brown Claude McCoy Cleo McCoy Boss McCoy John McCoy Glad Mass Howardt Miller Washington A. B. Orris

White Way Club Reports Community Meeting

White Way group members praised Mrs. W B Rittenhouse attendance after illness. At Mrs Robert Eekels home Tuesday afternoon, roll call brought reports on personal topics. A brief musical program followed the usual business meeting led by Mrs.

White Way Club W. B. Rittenhouse Robert Eekels Rittenhouse

Eckels Presides As Guests Sing At Meeting

Mrs Keith Stewart and Mrs Edgar perform two duets while Mrs Merle Eckels offers a musical reading. Hosts provide refreshments as the group socializes. The next gathering is set for January 22 with Pearl Smith.

K C Breakfast For Knights and Sons Event Summary

Washington Council Knights of Columbus held a communion Mass at 7 o clock then hosted a breakfast at the K C Hall for about 100 attendees including sons and guests. Rr H McCarthy chaired the event with J M Kelley giving grace and Everette Swift welcoming guests. Gus Pusateri of Iowa City spoke briefly as the new State Deputy.

Washington

Unification of Americanism keynote opens morning session

Attorney Matt Hart of Davenport delivered an address on Unification of Americanism during the morning session, focusing on national cohesion and civic ideals. His remarks anchored a day of discussions on patriotism, citizenship, and shared values.

Ier Matt Hart Davenport

Church Study Club With Mrs Stephens

The West Chester Methodist Church Study Club met last Thursday north of West Chester with eighteen members. Mrs. Robert Stephens led devotional on Courage. Mrs. C C Niffenegger reviewed Great Prayers of the Bible. President Mrs Stephens urged attendance at the Des Moines conference June 10. In Mrs W B Rittenhouse’s absence, members reviewed Methodist Woman and World Outlook magazines. piano solos were performed by Mary Jane, Martha, Barbara Stephens, and Mary Ann.

West Chester Methodist Church Robert Stephens West Chester Edgar Stewart C. C. Niffenegger Stephens Des Moines W. B Rittenhouse Methodist Woman World Outlook Mary Jane Martha Barbara Stephens Mary Ann

Community meeting notes with hostess and guests named

Peggy Bauer and Linda Stewart hosted refreshments for a gathering. The hostess and her daughter served refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Frank Kleese.

Bauer Peggy Linda Stewart Frank Kleese

Saddle Club Opens Trail Rides With Picnic Event

Members of the Washington Saddle Club held a Sunday picnic at Glen Thompson farm before a five mile trail ride. About 18 horses were led to the start while a tractor and wagon transported others unable to bring mounts. Trail bosses supervised the excursion in the pasture setting.

Washington Saddle Club Glen Thompson

Local trail ride plans grow with riders and dogs

Lloyd Augustine, Jack Trotman and Hilton Durst led a wagon ride with the horses on a road planned by Mr Thompson. The group, singing and merrymaking, followed by three dogs, plans biweekly rides that will extend to longer and more varied trails.

Lloyd Augustine Jack Trotman Hilton Durst Mr. Thompson

Inventor of flexible film credited to Rev Hannibal Goodwin

Britannica states the flexible film enabling motion pictures was invented in 1887 in Newark New Jersey. Rev Hannibal Goodwin, a minister, conceived the idea in the attic of the rectory at the House of Prayer.

Encyclopaedia Britannica House of Prayer Newark N. J Hannival Goodwin

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