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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

2

Washington County Rural Youth Plans Camp and Dance

At the Monday meeting at the Farm Bureau building 28 members arranged attendance at the AYP weekend camp for eastern Iowa at Camp Abe Lincoln near Davenport on June 10 11 and 12. They planned an old fashioned barn dance for AYP members on June 24 at Jerry Howell s barn Crawfordsville with June 22 cleanup. A district RYP officers and counselors meeting was set for June 14 in Fairfield to explain policies and year plans.

Washington County Farm Bureau AYP Iowa Abe Lincoln Davenport Melvin Mullikin Bennie Leeper Charles Phelps Wynne Petratz Robert Conrad Robert Jerry Howell Crawfordsville Fairfield RYP Benjie Leichty Kathryn Farrier Betty Davidson Charles Thompson Charlene Romine Paul Beenblossom

Meeting Time Set For July 11 On Social Dancing

The article notes a forthcoming session focused on social dancing with the next meeting scheduled for July 11. It emphasizes community participation and group activities in a casual cultural activity.

Women of Moose Plan Formal Officer Initiation

The Women of the Moose will elect officers at the Moose Hall Thursday at 8 p.m. A formal initiation for the new officers will follow the election.

Women OF Moose Plan Women of the Moose Plan Moose Hall

Presbyterian Women Hold June Church Meeting

The Presbyterian Women's Organization held its general meeting in the church on June 3 with President Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck presiding. Mrs. Clifford Connelly led devotions and others read Bible verses about God's promises. Miss Margaret Cowden led the program with assists from Mrs. Frank Crone and Miss Edith Shield.

Presbyterian Women's Organization Claud Rhodebeck Clifford Connelly John Lemmon Margaret Cowden Frank Crone Edith Shield Nellie McCutchen Margaret Wolf Charles Wiley General Assembly Los Angeles Bessie Wead John Witthoft

Friendly Families Club Sews for Annie Wittenmeyer Home

The Friendly Families club met with Mrs. Carl Roberts nine members present. Mrs. Fred Pfeiffer led the meeting and the afternoon was spent sewing for the Annie Wittenmeyer home in Davenport. The next gathering is planned for July 6 with Mrs. Everette Roberts. Woody plantings for erosion control provide food and shelter for farm wildlife.

Friendly Families Club Carl Roberts Fred Pfeiffer Annie Wittenmeyer Davenport Everette Roberts

Golden wedding anniversary in Wellman for Mr and Mrs A J Gislain

Mr and Mrs A J Gislain of Wellman observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at the American Legion hall in Wellman on Sunday June 12 from 2 to 5 p m. They invite friends and request no gifts.

A. J. Gislain Wellman American Legion Hall

Highland Social Club Ice Cream Social Report

The Highland Social Club met June 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Coon and Eula Mae with all members present for the annual ice cream and strawberry social. The next regular meeting is set for June 9 at the home of Mrs. Burke McCreedy.

Highland Social Club Lewis Coon Eula Mae Burke McCreedy

DAR Holds Final Meeting of the Year

The DAR year end meeting took place at Mrs. William McGinnis’s home in Ainsworth with 25 members and two guests. Officers were installed by Mrs. Paul Snakenberg and reports and awards highlighted a year of progress. Flag Day plans and hospital staff recognition were announced.

DAR William McGinnis Ainsworth Paul Snakenberg Carol Forgey M. J. Curise Marietta Workman Margaret Cowden Fred Reid Lauder Kennedy Elizabeth Dawson Continental Congress

Hospital Honors Five-Year Employees at Saturday Gathering

A nurses home gathering honored four hospital staff members for five years of service. Attendees included 20 hospital personnel. Recipients: Mrs Mildred Fagen Charles Walker Mrs Mary Robinson and Miss Winifred Kelley. Esther Squire the hospital superintendent expressed appreciation after a spring flower adorned picnic supper and entertainment.

Mildred Fagen Charles Walker Mary Robertson Winifred Kelley Esther Squire

Name Trouble Stirs Grand Island Family

In Grand Island Nebraska two men named Lloyd H Berry and Lloyd Berry share a hometown but are not related despite identical names and fathers’ names William. Their family history has caused humorous confusion in the community.

Grand Island, Neb Lloyd H. Berry H. Lloyd Berry Lloyd William

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