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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

Page

2

Flower Show Draws County Gardeners Despite Rain

An appreciative crowd saw amateur gardeners from the county display a rich range of blooms at the Flower Show hosted by Knightly club in Legion Hall. Judges discussed form and color as peonies irises and roses drew praise.

Ateur Gardners Iden Knightly Club Legion Hall Walt Niemann Walcott F. D. Ebersole Davenport Mae Davis Ioha Pawson Exhibition Hall Walter Longer Ernest Beauchamp Jarl Crossett Otto Sheetz

St Pauls Guild Guests Day Meeting At Church

The Woman's Guild of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church held a guest day session with 24 members, 24 children, and 7 guests attending. Mrs Ed Miller led devotion on A Parable about a Church Woman. Merle Miller read scripture. Charles Myer offered prayer. The president Mrs Walter Weston presided over reports. program followed with piano solos by Marilyn Wilson Alberta Zieglowsky a piano duet by Barbara and Karen Weston and children’s songs. Contests were run by Mrs Everette Weston and Mrs Ted Zieglowsky. refreshment committee listed four members.

Woman's Guild of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Ed Miller Merle Miller Charles Myer Walter Weston Marilyn Wilson Alberta Zieglowsky Barbara Karen Weston Everette Weston Ted Zieglowsky Harold Wilson Russell Plecker Everette Plecker Dale Herdickla

Helen Martin Weds Raymond Adrian in Des Moines

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Martin announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to Raymond Adrian of Sigourney in Des Moines on Saturday June 2. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strickler of Des Moines. Mrs. Adrian wore a beige frock with brown accessories and a pink carnation corsage. Mrs. Strickler wore pale blue with navy accessories and red carnations. Mr. Adrian is with Prudential Insurance and the bride worked at Miller's garage office in West Chester.

Glenn Martin West Chester Helen Raymond Adrian Sigourney Des Moines Richard Strickler Adrian Strickler Prudential Insurance Company Miller's Garage

Club Meeting Held at Mrs Harley Davidson's Home

The Friendly Circle met at 2 p m yesterday at Mrs Harley Davidson's home with fourteen members and three guests from Des Moines. Roll call offered household hints and a June 14 ice cream supper at Sunset Park was planned. Entertainment was by Mrs Kenneth Cuddeback and Mrs Ralph Erlenbush. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs Augustine, Mrs Sherman, and Mrs Sheetz. The next gathering will be at Mrs Erlenbush with entertainment by Mrs Greiner and Mrs Sheetz.

Friendly Circle Club Harley Davidson Gordon Sherman Marion Augustine Marion Turnipseed Des Moines Sunset Park Kenneth Cuddeback Ralph Erlenbush Merle Sheetz Charles Greiner

Chapter J PEO Meets Thursday at Berdos

Chapter J PEO met at Berdos in the country home of Mrs. T. J. Berdo with co hostess Barbara Etter Kessel. Mrs. George W Rudiger presided and Mrs W J Grossheim led devotions. A report on the state PEO Convention in Ottumwa was presented. Members enjoyed visiting and refreshments were served.

PEO T. J. Berdo Barbara Etter Kessel Town City George W. Rudiger W. J. Grossheim Rudiger Ottumwa Mrs. Berdo

Shower for Lorene Booth Receives Kitchen Gifts

A kitchen shower for Lorene Booth was held Tuesday evening at Donna Cave’s home with 32 Prairie Flower Church members attending. Marjorie Gamon co hosted, games and advice accompanied the event. A grocery boy delivered a large bag of kitchenware as a practical gift for the bride to be. Rainbow colors decorated the event with refreshments served by the hostesses and their mothers. Minnows and Colorado squawfish are noted among river fish in a distant aside.

Lorene Booth Donna Cave Prairie Flower Church Marjorie Gamon James Miss Booth

Dinner Crowd at Country Club Draws Guests

A large number of Country Club members and families attended Thursday evening dinner at 6 40 at the club house. Out of town guests included Mrs Robert More and two children of Willmer Minnesota Mrs and Mrs Wilton Webb and two children Mr Vernon H Mr and Mrs A L Wolfe Lyton Mrs Robert Zeller Bedford Nancy Patterson Grinnell Mrs Don Morrison Des Moines Mrs Earl Galloway Mrs Donna Ripple Mrs Wheeler Des Moines and V Valdis Lapsins Iowa City. After dinner canasta games saw Mrs Sowash high score and Mrs Dan Brindicy low.

Country Club Club Robert More Willmer Minn Wilton Webb Vernon A. L. Wolfe Lyton Robert Zeller Bedford Nancy Patterson Grinnell Don Morrison

Local Women Attend Guest Day Golf in Iowa City

Twelve Washington women joined a guest day golf and bridge party Thursday at the Iowa City Elks Country Club. Low net honors went to Mrs. Gerald Moothart and low pons to Mrs. William Shannon. Luncheon followed, then bridge. attendees did not stay for the game. Travelers included Mrs. I W Schenefelt, Mrs. Dan Brindley, Mrs. William Shannon, Mrs. G J Nemmers, Helen Breese, Mrs. Nels Westermark, Mrs. FEEB. Stutsman, Mrs. Robert Day, Mrs. Nate Young, and Mrs. Paul Fern.

Washington Iowa City

Prairie Flower Group Honors Lorene Booth

The Prairie Flower Mission Society met at Mrs Frank Leepes home for devotion and a business session. A miscellaneous shower honored Lorene Booth with gifts drawn from a wishing well, and the group voted $20 for chairs at the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. Twenty-six members, eight children, and five guests attended.

Prairie Flower Lorene Booth C. C. Reeves Iowa Regular Baptist Clear Lake Ward Benson Marilyn Monser Wilma Anderson Donna Cave Janice Booth

Appointment With Danger at State Theatre

Alan Ladd stars as a rough U S Postal Agent in a suspenseful action drama from Paramount. Phyllis Calvert co stars with a strong supporting cast including Paul Stewart Jan Sterling and Jack Webb. Director Lewis Allen coordinates authentic location filming in Illinois and Indiana for a brisk 90 minute thriller.

Paramount State Theatre Alan Ladd U. S Ladd Richard Bree Warren Duff Post Office Department Phyllis Calvert Paul Stewart Jan Sterling Jack Webb

Fellowship Group IV In Meeting Thursday

Group IV of the Women’s Fellowship of the Christian church met at Mrs. T. C. Polk’s home with thirteen members present. Charlotte Earis led, opening with Psalm 91 and prayer, and Bible verses were read for roll call. Dwight Hayes led the lesson. members contributed to a Word Call activity. They voted to send 15 to CARE and directed the rest of the treasury to the general fund. Mrs. Ted Dalton helped serve refreshments.

Women’s Fellowship of the Christian Church Earl Dusenberg T. C. Polk Charlotte Earis Jesus Dwight Hayes Ted Dalton

HEO Club Meeting With Mrs Lawrence Libe

Mrs Lawrence Libe hosted the HEO club meeting yesterday at 2 pm with co host Mrs Clarence Booth. Thirteen members answered roll call and readings provided entertainment. Plans for a July pot luck supper were set with co chairmen Mrs Elwyn Corey and Mrs Wes Ramsey appointed by president Mrs Maurice Libe.

Lawrence Libe Clarence Booth Maurice Libe Elwyn Corey Wes Ramsey

Mrs. Vina Manussier Hosts U Go I Go Club

Mrs. Vina Manussier hosted the U Go I Go club yesterday afternoon at 2 p m. Pinochle was played at two tables. High score went to Mrs. J H Campbell and low to Mrs. Paul Mast.

Vina Manussier J. H. Campbell Low Paul Mast

Social Calendar Highlights From Weekend Activities

Saturday includes Second District Nurses meeting at 2 p m at the nurses home and DeMolay at 7:30 p m at the Masonic temple. A UP church cooperative supper is set for Mr and Mrs Class. DAV and Legion hall host memorial service with flowers. Tuesday features a Sunday community club at 2 p m and a roll call My Wedding day. Alma Vearne Holland Mission society changes date to 6 15 Ida Cavender cooks meat and potatoes at Ainsworth Chapter OES special initiation meeting at 7 p m Ann Judson Circle picnic at Sunset Park 6 20 with transportation provided.

DeMolay Masonic Temple UP Church Cooperative Donald Stout Legion Hall Will Richards Alma Vearne Holland Mission Society Ida Cavender Ainsworth

Baby Sitters School Held at YWCA Room

About sixty girls attended a baby sitters instructional session at the YWCA room on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John Owen spoke on safety, health, and handling emergencies, urging love for children and vigilance near buggies and windows with a next meeting set for next Thursday at 2 30 in the YW room.

School of Instruction Ywca Room Yesternday John Owen

Feet breathe through leather soles when shoes trap heat

The article explains that the 100,000 sweat glands on the soles of the foot can breathe through the fibrous leather sole. It notes feet become hot and damp when the soles are covered by rubber or galoshes.

For Sale and Rent Notices in Madison Area

For sale a new wringer for an old Maytag washer and a gas refrigerator available. Call 553-R 9815. For rent two modern apartments one upper one lower at 203 West Madison. Call 465-R 9X1a.

West Madison

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