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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
A humorous exchange in a local setting recalls a barber named Beardsley and a quip about a barber exam. The comment turns to reminders for anniversaries and birthdays, prompting playful talk about calendars and dating. The anecdote showcases community wit and social calendar reminders.
Mr and Mrs W E Augustine return from a Texas and Mexico trip noting the citrus district and blooming fields with 104 degree days and cooler nights. Des Moines visitors join in for five days courtesy of outstanding service. ROTHSCHILD'S promotes fur styles and custom orders with low prices. Carrier boys leave for Colorado trip aboard the Rock Mountain Rocket. Camp Fire Girls plan a Saturday bake sale June 12 at Wash Skelgas Service.
Captain John A. Coulter recently appointed provost marshal of the 11th Airborne division in Japan. He served in the 17th and 27th infantry and Hawaiian department military police, later at the airborne school in Fort Benning and rejoined the 11th airborne overseas in August 1947.
Families and guests attend a Friday June 11 event in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart and Allen traveled to Des Moines early Wednesday to meet the Rocket from St Paul, accompanied by Mrs M T MacDonald and Stewart family members. Spokane visitors include James John and Andra as Rev MacDonald attends a church conference.
A surprise traffic check in Washington by state highway patrolmen with city police and the sheriff resulted in eight arrests. Two teams stopped 342 vehicles between eight and nine thirty last night on East Washington and West Madison streets. Authorities issued 64 warnings for 143 vehicle equipment violations and noted the check is part of a state wide series with patrols to continue through the summer.
Mrs. Larry Mally and Evelyn Olson co hosted a linen shower at Mrs. John Caldwell’s home for Marjorie Rodman who will wed Ray Glover in early July at Onida South Dakota. The event featured the guests playing party games and sharing gifts.
Mrs Doyle Smith of Keota and her daughter Mrs Gordon Pearson of West Chester shopped here today. Barbara Godwin at Phillips Drugs this summer. Mr and Mrs Stanley Richards visited Muscatine and Davenport on Wednesday. Mrs Mabel Plummer visiting Iowa City today. Florence Barton and Erin of Burlington stopped at the S W Kaseter home en route to Ames for Ethel Baron’s graduation Friday. Barton and Easter are sisters and making a Life Story for the bride to be. Refreshments served by the hosts assisted by Mrs Caldwell. Out of town guests include Mrs Eugene Shaver of Wellman and Mrs Donald Kern of Richmond.
REA Administrator Claude R. Wickard says the agency will have allocated about 1.065 billion dollars by the end of the current fiscal year to bring electric service to farmers. He notes rough estimates show the average farm family spends about 4.50 dollars for electrical goods per dollar invested in service to the farm.
The Ladies Golf and Bridge Association met at the Country Club with 36 members. Golf prizes went to Mrs. Bill Shannon and Mrs. I W Shenefelt. luncheon was served by several members. two newcomers attended. a plan was made to serve cafeteria lunch for the Iowa Southeastern Open Golf Tournament on June 20. a June 17 trip to Iowa City was arranged. bridge followed with high contract score to Mrs. Roy Lowash. a next breakfast is set for June 16 with reservations through Mrs. Tucker.
The County Line club set to hold an ice cream social on July 16 at Columbus Junction park. Grace Hill Ladies aid reports a new sewing project making small garments for a charitable hospital.
The Campfire girls plan a bake sale at Skelgas on June 12. Mrs Charles Wolfe chaired a Sunshine club meeting where an unusual contest quizzed members on election returns.
Mrs Joe Cochran Sr spoke on her and Key Cochrans seven years in Arkansas missions to the Ann Judson circle at the home of Mrs Joe Cochran Jr The group includes seventeen members and four guests with Mrs Raeburn Davis presiding. refreshments were served.
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