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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
2
Lt. and Mrs. Arden Hughes and baby Judith Ann visit Oscar Hughes at his home. Lt. Hughes will go to Ames to enroll in atomic and bacteriological research at Iowa State College and will be joined there by his wife and daughter once suitable rooms are found.
Marilyn Jan Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Cunningham Bell Davenport married John Waldron Marshall son of Dr and Mrs J A Marshall Morrison Ill in Trinity Cathedral at 4 pm with Rev Russell K Johnson officiating before about 3800 guests. The ceremony featured a double ring rite and a matron of honor and bridesmaids in white taffeta.
A Cedar River swim near Charles City Iowa ended in the deaths of Donald J. Christensen 22 a farmer who lived nearby and Monte Barrett 18 who also attempted to help. Christensen tired and went under Barrett tried to rescue but submerged repeatedly Barrett was revived with a pulmotor and Christensen's body was recovered about an hour later.
Blaine C. Archer a 26 year old Des Moines student pilot died in a light plane crash in southeast Des Moines. He had soloed just Wednesday at Fort Dodge and crashed about 200 feet after engine trouble and inexperience were blamed by officials.
The Tyrone Card club met with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Moody Friday evening with all members present. Pitch was played at five tables. high scores went to Mrs. Edgar Farrier and Leland Sheetz, low scores to Mrs. Clifford Conklin and William Van Sickle. Next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sheetz on June 25.
Farm ponds fail when over stocked with fingerlings or adults. No water body supports more than a limited number of fish per acre. Harvesting the annual fish crop is necessary to prevent overcrowding and a pond dominated by small fish.
Friday evening at the YWCA in the Y room a review of Janet Whitney's Abigail Adams will be presented by Elizabeth Dawson. The biography covers her life from marriage to John Adams through financial and political work as wife mother and prominent figure in Boston New York and Washington. It uses letters from the Smith and Adams families to illuminate her role.
The Campfire Girls met at Mrs. George Dowell's home for a regular meeting. They plan a bake sale on June 12 at the Skelgas store and outlined several summer activities while predicting a busy season. The group will continue meeting on Wednesdays.
The United Presbyterian church youths of Ainsworth hosted a surprise party for Mildred Pressly at the John Koehler home. They kicked off with a wiener roast and then surprised her with a canned goods shower. torn labels caused mild confusion, and a coffee table was presented as a gift.
Members of the Ladies Golf and Bridge Association are reminded to call in their reservations for the Wednesday luncheon today.
Mrs. W. P. Davidson and Margaret travel from Crawfordsville to Des Moines to stay with W. G. Manners who is ill in a Methodist hospital. The visit follows the illness of Mr. Manners, brother of Mrs. Davidson.
Mr and Mrs George Bishop of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Evans Birk of Agency joined Mr and Mrs Sam Bowser for a Saturday supper at their Washington area residence northwest of Washington.
A Sunday reunion at the Al bet Nicola home in Cotter brought together many relatives for a cooperative dinner and long-awaited visiting. Attendees included Mrs W F Miller and children Orrene Kenneth and Donald Troovsky, Mrs Sam Warren, Clyde Nicola and Clydene of Washington, Will Johnson and spouse from Powell Wyoming, M Alkire, Mrs Moriarty, Lawrence Moriarty of Davenport, Fernice Ahlf of Muscatine, Lottie Nicola and Clarence of Sigourney, with afternoon callers Mr and Mrs Gilbert Adams of Keota and Mr and Mrs Wayne Dickinson and sons.
Abby Flynn the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Flynn from West Chester was named Peira Queen at Parsons College last week. The sophomore student previously served as homecoming queen at Parsons last fall.
Mr and Mrs H J Goldsmith and Mrs Marjorie Boshart of Wayland were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Claude Goldsmith in a social gathering noting local hospitality and family connections.
Glenda Moore daughter of Mrs L E Moore and the late Mr Moore married Lt Comdr Jesse E Miller U S N son of Mr and Mrs Jesse J Miller of Ottumwa formerly of Washington in a single ring ceremony in Pensacola Florida May 20 friends here have been informed.
The Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Clarence Booth presiding in the president's absence. Devotions, prayers for Southern presbytery personnel, kitchen committee report, white cross quota, and missionary treasurer report were given. Mrs. Booth named a Hanover Indiana delegate with Mrs. Tom Geerdes. A book review on Committed Unto Us by Mrs. Fred Moore, Mrs. Geerdes, and Mrs. Mary Turner followed the program. Refreshments featured a tea table with roses.
Mrs. Jeannette Hermick Herrick and Paul G. Masonholder were married at 8:00 p m Tuesday in the Columbus Junction Methodist church. The ceremony featured a double ring service, nuptial music, and family guests. The couple plans to reside on the Masonholder farm southeast of town after a brief wedding trip.
The New Haven group gathered at the W C Robertson home Friday for a wiener roast and a enjoyable time. New officers were elected for the coming year Lloyd Luers Jr president Marjorie Statler secretary Colleen Strum treasurer Carol Richardson reporter Vivian Liters representative on church board Mr and Mrs Don Smith sponsors and Mr and Mrs W C Robertson assistant sponsors 22 were present. The next meeting is set for June 25 at the Lloyd and Vivian Luefs home.
In 1891 Almon B Strowger of Kansas City Missouri patented an automatic telephone exchange enabling a caller to connect with any telephone in the system via automatic switches at the central office without operator assistance.
Isabelle Cathryne Combs and Melvin J. Booth wed in a 2:30 Sunday ceremony at the Baptist church before about 150 relatives and friends. Rev. Paul Wells presided. Frances Booth was maid of honor and John B. Combs best man with ushers Leland Sheetz and Nelson Broderick.
About 75 youths attended a Y M C A vacation party to raise funds for five girls to attend the Y Teen conference at Grinnell College from June 13 to 19. Activities included swimming and ping-pong. $35 was raised from refreshments.
The I G White Women s Relief Corps met at the Legion hall Saturday at 2 00 pm with 26 members. President Mrs R J Dawson led the meeting as scripture and the Lord s Prayer were recited. The American Creed was read in unison and the charter was draped for two deceased members.
The note lists out of town guests for the honeymoon including Frances Booth and Nelson Brodrick of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sciebel and family of Davenport, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Booth of Afton. The trip aims for a sane week.
The Crawfordsville Methodist Young Adult class hosted a Friday evening church basement shower for Marian Stephens Ainsworth and Herbert Rich. The program included An Essay on Husbands, a Womanless Wedding with cast members, songs by Stanley Beck, and a recipe cabinet and wedding reminders gifts. A pink and white cake centerpiece and a white chenille bedspread were presented, with the couple inviting guests to their June 12 wedding.
Mrs. Ted Tschantz along with Mrs. C. BE. Shumaler and Mrs. Fred Grant hosted a prenuptial courtesy for Phyllis Tschantz at the Tschantz home in Wayland. Guests shared how they met their husbands and their most embarrassing moments. Prizes went to Mrs. Homer Kauffman and Mrs. Glen theCoy Jr. The couple’s wedding date was revealed as June 6 with yellow and white decor and refreshments.
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