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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
2
In Memphis a woman, after boarding a bus, left her purse leaning on a post. She returned moments later to find it untouched. The purse contained a week's wages, hidden in the crowd while she waited for another bus.
The Wo man's Society of Christian Service executive board met at the Methodist church social hall for a one o'clock dessert. Hostesses were Mrs. L. B. Eicher Mrs. Fred Bell and Mrs. Henry Berdo with Mrs. Don Maxwell in charge of the business as president.
Announcements list June 7 as WSCS day at the church. Conference in session at Ottumwa. June 15 the entire society will meet for a luncheon in the church dining room. June 17 is WSCS recognition day in the local church.
The Rosemary Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Raymond Bell's home north of town. Members played bridge at three tables with Mrs. E F Ray Bell taking high honors.
Score and Mrs. Charles Casper low. At the close of play the hostess served refreshments assisted by Mrs. Harry Drake and Mrs. Bell.
Wilma O Rileys prenuptial shower was hosted by Edna Mercer and Helen Levis on Wednesday evening. Guests played cards and wrote menus for future meals. Wilma plans to marry in August. Jeanette Kyle contributed a poem used in gift presenting chinaware. Other attendees included Ruth Bell Elizabeth Edna and Jessie Klein Lillian Miniek and Betty Irwin.
A historical note claims Benjamin Franklin designed a dollar crafted from silver brass and pewter with the motto Mind Your Own Business minted to 76. The statement blends Franklin lore with a specific metal mix and a quoted phrase.
DeMolay boys announce a public installation at the Masonic temple on Sunday June 10. Elected officers to assume office are Larry Thornton master councilor Willis Longer senior councilor Gary Augustine junior councilor Jerry Johnson scribe and Bob Carter treasurer.
Braden club members answered roll call with Interesting Facts during a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs Henry Davis home Delegates chosen to attend the Better Community meeting in Crawfords ville tonight are Mrs Richard Stephens Mrs Clarence Fulton and Mrs Myral Smith The club plans an ice cream social for July 5 at Floyd Pentecost home Mrs Latimer Davis and Mrs Lyle Paisley aided the hostess in refreshments after the business session.
Ida Cavender and Mrs Vernon Crull hosted a casual gathering in Ida Cavender's home in honor of Mrs D Dayton. Friends enjoyed visiting and good times as the Dayton couple plan to move to California to be near their son and daughter in law with train reservations on the Santa Fe June 21 from Fort Madison.
Mrs. R. E. Whisler entertained fifteen members and nine children at a nine o'clock coffee hour held at her home. Guests sat at yellow and white decorated tables with flower candlesticks. Assisting hosts included Mrs. Wayne Knupp and Mrs. Rawh Herr. The club president led business, planning an ice cream social for June 26 at the schoolhouse for members and families.
Thursday activities include LV Christian Women's Fellowship at 7 30 p m with Mrs Earl Dusenbery as hostess. Delta Alpha class social postponed to June 12. Christian Women groups meet with potlucks and services at the church, plus missionary society and friendship club gatherings. Circles of the Methodist church also listed with times and hosts.
A sequence of district gatherings outlines picnics and luncheons hosted by No. 1, No. 2, No. 6, No. 9 cooperatives with various members plus Ruth Nichol Mission Circle and Jennie Adams Circle at 2 p.m. Other items include a 2:30 p.m. session for No. 2 and No. 4 groups and a 2 p.m. Second District Nurses meeting at Nurses home. The schedule also notes DeMolay at 7:20 p.m. and Legion hall activities on Monday.
Adna McCarty and Charlotte Earls plan a week's trip to Minneapolis for the Central Region Business Industrial and Agricultural summer conference at Lymon Lodge by Lake Minnetonka. McCarty will supervise craft activities and travel to Des Moines with Lee Witbeck. Earls will attend as Mixer club delegate and area council member. A note ends with a tangent on leather sole rebound testing in tanning labs.
Fourteen members of the Merry Makers club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Wayne Freel's home. Guests included Mrs Don Cave Mrs Elwood Klee Mrs Oral Norman Marilyn Mouser and Downa Rae Cave with Mrs Richard Young in charge. A business vote approved continuing club meetings in the new months and they will resume in September. Refreshments were served by Mrs Freel with assistance from Mrs Irvin Bomber and Mrs Richard Scott.
Brighton TTT held Founders Day with a cooperative dinner and program at Mrs. Harry Wentworth’s home. Summer recess begins after the event. Locals note moves to Washington, visits to Iowa City and Parsons College commencements, and a new birth at the Longwell home.
A Newburyport woman phoned police claiming she had lost her skirt on State Street. It turned out not to be the one she wore but a newly bought skirt from a store. The skirt was recovered and returned.
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