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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1946

Page

3

Rally Day Honors 4 H Girls Clubs at Lincoln School

Four 4 H girls clubs attend Rally Day with skits for parents in Lincoln School community room. Isabelle Combs received a pearl 4 H club pin for 15 years of leadership. Mrs Merle Eckels named honorary member. About 160 dined, 200 watched program with awards for clubs, leaders, and attendance. Catherine Illian spoke on national 4H congress.

Isabelle Combs Merle Eckels Lincoln School Super Merle Twinsam Joe Te Bockhurst Orville Kiggs Maurice Crawford Clayton Martin Miss Combs Mary Ann Bauer West Point Ruth Foster Ella Jean Wood Musecatine County Health Unit Evening Journal Farm Bureau Farmerettes Clover Leaf Marion Catherine Illian Walcott State Iowa William Gamon Howard Anderson Harry Stacy Rosalie Combs Sheetz Merle Twinam John Flading John Cherry Max Waterhouse Joe Knotek Golia Miller Merle’ Eekels Eckels Joyce Gault Coombs Farmerettes Club

Marriage Vows In Keota Home Ceremony For Rhodebeck Williams

Marilyn Jean Rhodebeck and Eugene Williams exchanged vows in a Keota home ceremony attended by 75 guests. Rev. O E Richardson presided as Gerry Stewart sang with Patricia Richardson at an improvised floral altar. The couple plan to reside in Keota after a Des Moines wedding trip. both spouses have local ties to Keota and Fairfield.

Marilyn Jean Rhodebeck Eugene Williams John A. Williams Houston Harold Rhodebeck Keota O. E. Richardson Keota Church of Christ Gerry Stewart Patricia Richardson

Petition Board to Call an Election in Washington Schools

Washington school district funds a program and Miss Moffett's salary is reimbursed by the state. The legislature provided experimental funds for select counties. Next year program counties include Washington Greene and Ringgold. The county supervisor identifies handicapped children needing help. Miss Moffett begins July 15 after experience at Ames.

Washington Miss Moffett Greene Ringgold Ames

Whisker Growing Contest Added to Centennial Fair

Iowa Centennial State Fair officials announce Don R. Radda of Washington as an early entrant in the statewide Whisker Growing contest to be featured at the Centennial celebration in Des Moines from August 23 to 30.

Iowa

Changes Announced In Burlington Trailways Bus Schedules

Announcement today outlines a new Burlington Trailways schedule effective Sunday June 9 in Washington. It removes buses 13 and 10 and adds westbound routes 3 at 5 00 am 7 at 4 42 pm and 10 at 9 47 pm and eastbound routes 4 at 3 10 am 60 at 9 15 am and 8 at 4 10 pm. The old schedule remains in effect until Sunday.

Burlington Trailways Washington

New plastic mirrors promise safer, clearer reflections

Households oppose the greenish tint of common mirrors. The new mirrors use unbreakable clear plastic with reportedly better optical qualities than glass, addressing safety and visibility concerns for homemakers.

Social Calendar Notices for Local Groups

Past Matrons club and families hold cooperative dinner at Masonic temple at 6:30 p.m. Rebekah Lodge meets at 8 p.m. at IL CCF hall. Wee Twelve bridge club gathers Monday at 7:30 p.m. with Mary Voorhees. notice notes change of meeting place. Tuesday Ann Judson Circle plans dinner at 6 p.m. for transportation. bring dish. Lexington Circle meets with Mrs Wayne Norman. Merry Makers club in afternoon with Mrs Stanley Mouser. Grace Hill Ladies Aid in afternoon at Community building with Revelations roll call. Country club women golf and fridge at 4 p.m. Din ker served at 5 p.m. Make reservations with Mrs Dan Brindley.

Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IL C.C.F Twelve Bridge Club Mary Voorhees Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church Wilbur Jackson Clara Faulkner Vesper Bennett Lexington Circle Wayne Norman Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Revelations Country Club Dinker Dan Brindley

Garden notes on Brussels sprouts and pests

Garden by Ruth Foster notes Brussels sprouts as a good late crop with flavor improved by frost. Lone Island Improvised is suggested as a satisfactory variety. It may face pests. nicotine sulphate controls aphids and dusting with calcium arsenate or rotenone manages cabbage worms.

Lone Island

Birthday greetings for local residents mark 88th to 4th anniversaries

Local notices celebrate birthdays and anniversaries across multiple households. Names include R. L. Moore at 1104 East Second Street, Mrs Omer Green, Allison Maas, Mrs Louie Kaufman, and others such as Mrs Sam Marsh Maggie Foster Lydia Juzeler Phil Wayne Norton and Richard Embree plus families in Wellman Iowa City and Denver.

Sam Marsh Harry McCall Maggie Foster Richard Harvey Darrell Goodwin Wellman Joe Krotz Lydia Juzeler Boyd Foster Clara Wallace Iowa City B. C. Hebensberger Denver Colo Carl Hedges Hal Thomas Lahey Clifford Lahey

Family Night Dinners Plan At Country Club Social Season

The Country club opens its social season with a June 13 family night dinner. Co chairs are Mrs. Claude Tucker Mrs. Harry G Simpson and Mrs. Darrel L Ross. A full schedule lists hosts guests and entertainment coordinators for dinners through October with each night led by a chairwoman and a separate entertainment in charge.

Country Club Claude Tucker Harry G. Simpson Darrel L. Ross

Pre Nuptial Party For Jean Mathers At Stewart Home

Jean Mathers was honored at a pre nuptial party hosted by Mrs Warren Stewart and Mrs Merle Turner in the Stewart home on Wednesday evening. The event featured a miscellaneous shower and advice to the bride elect as 21 guests enjoyed gifts, a recipe task, and pink and white decor with summer flowers. Out of town guests included Mrs K A Mathers Mrs John Skubal of Haskins Mrs Faye Muekel of Minneapolis Mrs Charles Williamson of Centerville and Mrs Sikke Temple of Keota.

Minnie Stewart Bernice P. Hurst Ruth Wollering Hazel Fuston Des Moines Keota Keota High School Keota Telephone Company Mike Flynn John Forney Earl Forney Charles Barrow Merle Clark George Manley Betty Fairfield Fred Morrison Batavia F. H. Jamison, Jr Oskaloosa Glassie Rhodebeck Ruth Sigourney Jean Mathers Warren Stewart Merle Turner Miss Mathers Marion Ferguson Shirley Stewart Jane Turner K. A. Mathers John Skubal Haskins Faye Muekel Minneapolis, Minn Charles Williamson Centerville Sikke Temple

Chapter J P E O Holds Sewing Party Meeting

Mrs Marsh W Bailey hosted yesterday's sewing party for Chapter J P E O with 43 members present. D P Livingston presided. Members displayed donated old silver pieces and shared their histories. A garden party followed on the west lawn with refreshments served by the tea committee.

Marsh W. Bailey D. P. Livingston Helen Wilson Helen Levis Edith Shields Bailey

Seat Attachment for Any Crutch Clamp on Staff

A seat attachment adaptable to ordinary crutches features a clamp that secures it at the correct height on the crutch staff. The device aims to provide a stable seating option for users needing rest breaks without removing the crutch.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marilyn Rhodebeck Joan F. H. Janison, Jr Maxine Avery DeLois Williams Mary Henderson Homer Avery Delmar Rhodebeck Keith Rhodebeck Bollinger Fowey Mrs. Rhodebeck Clover Leaf Club Cedar Clippers Stars of Courtesy Good Luck Club Old Mother Hubbard Rubio Merrymakers Marion Maids Tidero Clover Leaf Pals Living Picture Frances Sojka Riverside Marie Blattner Crawfordsville Elda McDowell West Chester George Dure Kaman Joe TeBockhorst Kalona Brighton Northernite Bernard Redlinger George Lutz John McDowell T. R. Anderson Merry Makers Tony Meath Harold Swick Orville Griggs Elsie Stout Pleasant Hill Roosters John Ganon Frank Gault Constance Merry Weathers Tom Bowstead Farmerette Club Nicola Spalding Stephen Orna By Ruth Foster R. L. Moore East Second Street Omer Green Allison Maas Louie Kaufman Lucille June Franzen Philip Wayne Norton John Norton Milton Richard Lewis Embree Joe Embree E. E. Stutsman Leslie Eicher C. W. Tucker C. E. Tucker L. A. Jones R. E. Shannon M. L. MccCreedy R. E. Arthur Tom Gray Mr. Jones Mr. Shannon W. L. Alcorn Lawrence Wilson Frank Crone Ed Sullivan Lafe Stout I. E. Coffey Clarence Logan Henry Bailey Roy Sowash Sullivan Crowe George Morrison Fred Moore Orrin Johson A. W. Crow Ralph Gibson C.J. Jungbluth Sam Turkington D. D. Davis Clow Turkington al Baldrige Miller Baldrige Roger Sherman M. J. Cruise Cruise J. W. Stewart Ira Gastman W. L. Gates Kimbal Gates Vernon Whitting George Rudiger Fred L. Stewart G. M. Humble E. D. Morrison Don Shepherd Richard Stewart W. O. Boshart M. L. Whittaker Morrison Mr. Stewart Lester Orr T. L. Brookhart T. A. Flenner Willis Jones Herbert Osincup Charles Barclay Robert Choate A.C. Peterson Chas. Berdo Dave Elder I. W. Sheinfelt Wm. Shannon Ted Brown M. M. Hebner C. R. Wilson B. EF. Bostwick T. R. Phillips Stan Kiesey Jay Sellers J. A. Picken Ralph Bauer Milo Sorden Nels Westermark Stewart Home Freshie Senka J. P.E.O White Elk Moore's W. L Little K. of P. Lodge Sunset Park Harold Wehr, C. C Farmers Mutual Reliable” Company Crull John W. Lee Sds Royal China Tea Cambridge & Heisey Glassware Harmon North Side Square
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