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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1949

Page

3

Mission Society Held Friday at U.P. Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Friday at the church. Devotions were led by Mrs. C. N. McLaughlin and Mrs. Munn led singing. The group prayed for U P work in India and Pakistan and reviewed “The Song of India.” The next meeting is July 1.

Women’s Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church C. N. McLaughlin Munn Ellen Lakshm Goreh India

Bluebird Members Celebrate Birthdays

Bluebird members Linda Lee and Darlene Nelson celebrated their ninth birthdays at a Saturday afternoon meeting at leader Mrs. Homer Godwin’s home. Mary Lou Jones presided as vice president. the girls recited the Bluebird wish and planned embroidery crafts for June 15. Linda shared angel food cake baked by grandmother Mrs. Robert Lowe Jr. and Darlene served froststicks and fudgedile during a birthday song.

Linda Lee Darlene Nelson Homer Godwin Mary Lou Jones Linda Robert Lowe, Jr Darlene Sarah Jones Clarence Lee Larry Marsha Margeret Ann Pratt

Relief Corps Holds Meeting Saturday in Washington

Mrs. R. J. Dawson presided over the I. G. White Woman's Relief Corps No. 45 gathering at the Legion hall with 24 members present. Reports included 20 attendees at Christian church memorial services and 135 to 140 bouquets sent to Lexington cemetery.

R. J. Dawson I. G. White Woman's Relief Corps Legion Hall Washington The Christian Church Laura Lonewell Lexington 0. E Sisk Knoxville Marshalltown Westerta Cedar Rapids West Chester Corps Washington Corps Anderson Liela Williams W. P. Moriarty Sisk C. M. Br Rudy Schmidt Albert Wehr Howard Wagner Johnson

Whitlow and Farrier Wed in Muscatine Ceremony

Charlotte Marie Whitlow and Leoleland Farrier married at Zion Lutheran church Muscatine in a double ring rite performed by Rev. Hartwig Harms. The bride wore a white ribbed cord suit dress. orchid corsage. married on a farm west of Brighton after a dinner at the bride’s grandparents home.

Zion Lutheran Church Muscatine Charlotte Marie Whitlow Donald Whit Washington Leoleland Farrier C. M. Farrier Brighton Hartwig Harms Hubert Greibing

Horses fed on roughage forced to drink ice cold water

Report notes horses fed mostly with coarse roughage and forced to drink very cold water become easy targets for soliciting or abuse during transport or in stables. The wording highlights welfare concerns linked to feeding and water temperature.

Community Calendar Flush with Meetings and Socials

Local groups schedule a week of meetings and events. YWCA board at 7:30 p.m. Monday, various clubs gather midweek, Circle No. 11 and WSCS events Thursday, plus several service and social gatherings across town with transportation and potluck details.

Circle No WSCS James Birney O. BE. S St. Paul's Women’s Guild Walnut Women's Club Ed Nelson Roll Call Rebekah Club Fred Stewart

Birthdays Linked North Dakota Names Celebrate June Six

Mrs Elizabeth Casper and Mrs J T Pease marked birthdays alongside twin sister Mrs Terry Marsh of Davenport. June 6 honors Harry G Stipson Wilma Hughes Clifford LeRoy Horak James Lyle Sehulty Vivian Stover Leslie Gene Albehofen 6 Carmen Leigh Bell John William McCartney 5 Dolores Ann Martin 4 Carolyn Ann Jones 4 Dr George Kerr and Mrs John Stewart Mr Clarence Logan and Mrs Joe Vodicka also noted on this day.

J. T. Pease Terry Marsh Davenport Harry G. Stipson Wilma Hughes Clifford LeRoy Horak James Lyle Sehulty Tor Vivian Stover Leslie Gene Albehofen Harper Carmen Leigh Bell John William McCartney Delores Ann Martin Carolyn Ann Jones George Kerr John A. Stewart Clarence Logan Joe Vodicka

Mrs Kucera Hosts S and C Club Members

Mrs Edward Kucera entertained the S and C club members at her home Thursday afternoon. Games were played with prizes awarded to Maxine Nicola Mrs Fred Kucera Mrs Robert Nicola and Mrs Ted Gerot. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Robert Nicola's home.

Edward Kucera S. and C. Club Maxine Nicola Fred Kucera Robert Nicola Ted Gerot

Campbell Reunion At Campbells Home

Mr and Mrs Herbert Campbell hosted a Campbell family reunion over Memorial Day weekend. Guests included H L Campbell sr and Mrs of Seymour Helen Nall of Seymour RR Bahrer and children of Laramie Wyoming and Ardere H Campbell and family of Mendota Illinois.

Herbert Campbell Campbell H. L Campbell, Sr Seymour Helen Nall RR. D. Bahrer Laramie, Woo Ardere H. Campbell Mendota, Ill

Entertain Guests at Herb Campbell Home

Family and friends gathered Sunday May 29 at Herb Campbell home to entertain house guests. Mrs Helen Nall led refreshments from a table decorated with paper napkins and seasonal flowers. Rosi gnary Jenkins played violin pieces during the evening. Dan Bahrer showed films for the guests.

Herbert Campbell Helen Nall Rosi Gnary Jenkins Dan Bahrer

New York Agriculture Dominates State Land Use

New York remains largely industrial yet farming plays a major role with 56 percent of land area totaling over 17 million acres used for farms and about 600 000 residents living on farms across the state.

New York

Pies and pastry tips from Lynn Chambers

Household and E is OS presents pie baking guidance by Lynn Chambers with practical crust methods and two pie crust recipes. It includes Lemon Chiffon Pie and Banana Prune Pie variants, plus colorfully framed meal plans to boost eye appeal and a suggested colorful menu for balanced dining.

Lynn Chambers Lemor

Lynn Chambers Menu and Pineapple Pie Recipes

A recipe list from Lynn Chambers describes Baked Chicken in Milk Baked Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Fruit Salad and Yeast Rolls plus Orange Maving Pie Coconut Custard Pie and other desserts with details for meringue fillings and crusts. It notes a federal rule on brand name bread containing honey and milk.

Bird dogs aid conservation by recovering game remains

Bird dogs long recognized as key allies of conservationists help locate and retrieve dead game hidden in brush and grass. This prevents waste and reduces lost kills for hunters and wildlife managers.

J Humphreys Weds James R Austin in Winfield M E Church

In Winfield Methodist church on Friday afternoon a double ring ceremony united Jean Humphreys daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred E Humphreys Wy man and James R Austin son of J R Austin Williamsburg. Rev Roger Crabtree officiated before white gladioli pink peonies and ferns. Brides gown featured a molded silk net yoke lace trim and a seed pearl tiara. Adeline Humphreys served as maid of honor in pink taffeta with purple sweetpeas and pink roses. Best man was Ivan Raack and ushers were Robert Humphreys and Richard Newkirk.

Adeline Humphreys Ivan Raack Homestead Robert Humphreys Wyman Richard Newkirk Williamsburg

Wedding Dinner Near Wyman Welcomes 51 Guests

The wedding dinner for the couple followed the ceremony at the bride's parents home near Wyman with 51 guests. The bride wore a grey gabardine suit with navys and pink accessories and pink orchids for the bouquet. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside on a farm near Williamsburg.

Wyman Williamsburg Austin Wyman Consolidated School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Williansburg High School

Bright Autry songs in The Big Sombrero at Fox Theatre

Gene Autry brings eight tuneful numbers to The Big Sombrero shown in Cinecolor at the Fox Theatre in Columbia. The program features The Trail to Mexico and You Belong to My Heart among Latin songs and pioneer tunes for Autry to sing.

Gene Autry America Columbia Fox Theatre Autry Mexico Clementine la Golondrina Old Mexico Rancho

Spineless Holly Yaupon Thrives Along North Carolina Coast

A robust spineless holly, Yaupon, grows profusely along the North Carolina coast, indicating strong adaptation to local conditions and potential ornamental or ecological value for coastal landscapes.

North Carolina Coast

Tito says Yugoslavia will resist Macedonia carve up

Iron Curtain threats sweep Yugoslavia after Moscow labels Tito's government anti-Communist and anti-democratic and warns of a new Macedonian state. Tito vows to oppose any redrawing of borders and orders secret police to resist all enemies amid the upheaval.

Yugoslavia Moscow Marshal Tito Macedonia Tito

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Bluebird Relief Corps Charlotte Whitlow Leo Leland Farrier Florence Whitlow Marion Farrier, Jr C. R. Beach Washington High School Ollie High School Moline Ill Bradley Clay Uncle Sam Columbia University Dwight D. Eisenhower Omar Bradley Lucius du Bignon Clay Germany Mondag Ywca Board YWCA Greenfield Knights of Pythias Hall Y.W.C.A Ropert Pythian Sisters L.B.C Club John Shebeck St. James Study Club W. J Marie, Jr Harry Sowden Joe Barnes Bernard McCarthy C. F. Letts Methodist Church Presbyterian H. H Elva Givans Cloyee Mary Shield Elizabeth Casper Campbells Herb Campbell New York Farmers Lynn WNU J. Humphreys James R. Austin Winfield M.E. Church Maid of Honor Belgradet Tiranao Albania Ionian Sea Greece Mediterranean Sea Romania Sofia Bulgaria Wenane Martha Manning Good Housekeeping Vertis Tess Iboo Permess Pci Curon Chaimbreay Jom Duncan Chambray Hhion Rend
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