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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

2

Marcie Pease party and WSCS circle notices

Marcie Ann Pease celebrated a Monday birthday supper with family including Mrs Hazel Pease and Mr and Mrs T J Pease Jr. Gifted prizes marked the social evening. Friends gathered Wednesday for a follow up party with games and gifts. Circle 11 1 of the WSCS held a potluck at Sunset Park with eight members. officers named for the year. Circle 11 2 met at Mrs Warren Dare’s home for a reorganizational meeting. pledge cards due and no July August meetings. Maude Sands hosted a Happy Hour dessert with eleven members. next meeting July 13 at Mrs Lee Sands.

Marcie Ann Pease Hazel Pease David Thompson Dan Storms T. J. Pease Jr Rhea Kaye Jimmy Anita Marsh Jackie Martha Schoonover Pamela Romine Marcie Ann Woman's Society of Christian Service Sunset Park Sylvia Wilson William Hammer Paul Shearer M. L. Mills WSCS Dare Home Women's Society of Christian Service Warren Dare Marsh Atkinson Maude Sands Happy Hour Club Mae Jones Lee Sands

Dentists per capita nationwide report by ADA

The American Dental Association reports there are 95,883 dentists in the United States, one dentist for every 1,669 people, figures highlighting dentist availability across the country.

Chicago United States American Dental Association

Club Notes Show Two Local Hostesses and June Plans

Nellie Smylie hosted Just Us with 14 members and a brief business meeting. Esther White led entertainment and will host June 22, with John Caldwell and Blanch Robertson handling duties. Eva Robertson helped with refreshments. Nellie Booth hosted White Way with 12 members on June 7. Allen Hertig presided. Olive Munro organized entertainment in Beverly Propst’s absence. Es ther Booth and Melvin Booth assisted. next meeting July 5 under H. E. Stewart.

Nellie Smylie Just Us Margaret Jarrard Esther White Eva Robertson John Caldwell Blanch Robertson Nellie Booth White Way Club Allen Hertig Pearl Smith Entertainment Olive Munro Beverly Propst Esther Booth Melvin Booth H. E. Stewart

Kalona Bible School Exercises Tonight

The Union Vacation Bible School held in Kalona public school will present its closing program at the Christian church on Friday June 10 at 7 30 p m. Ten teachers from Kalona churches guided by Rev Hugh C Guy lead the class work and hand work exhibits with larger than usual attendance. The public is invited to attend the program.

Union Vacation Bible School Kalona Christian Church Hugh C. Guy

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Notices

Friday Friendship club hosts meeting with roll call tribute to father led by Miss Grace Shaw at Sunset park 6:30 p.m. Circle 12 potluck unless rain drives to church. Saturday 100F family social with dancing at 9 a.m. Sunday Indian Creek school reunion noon picnic for former teachers and pupils. Signfoose reunion picnics at Sunset park. Monday TTT meeting 6:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Richard McCleery bring table service and salad.

Grace Shaw Father Sunset Park Indian Creek Richard McCleery

Teenagers blamed for two Stockholm Soviet Embassy blasts

Stockholm police say the two bombings near the Soviet Embassy were teen age pranks. No injuries were reported though one blast damaged a diplomat's car and shattered surrounding windows. Three youths about 15 were questioned as investigators linked the earlier blast to the Thursday night explosion.

Stockholm Sweden Ake Hasselrot Hasselrot

Wash County 4-H Rally Day Opens With 400 Attend

JoAnn Friese presided at the 28th annual Washington county 4-H Girls Rally Day in Ainsworth with about 400 attendees. Clover Leaf club ran registration and Janet Ross led singing, as Barbara Glassburner read The County Girls Creed.

JoAnn Friese Washington County Clover Leaf Club Don Robinson Janet Ross Barbara Glassburner Cedar Clippers Club JoAnn Jarol Ornduff Joyce McAfee Grand Traverse County Michigan Marion Maids Northernites Club Jolly 4-Sers Marvel Funk Busy Bees Club Carol Lance Barbara McDowell The Cinderellas Jeanette Dickinson Mary Ellen Kelly Donna Sojka Farmerettes Club Tom Robb Japan Hi Ores Barbara Brinton Mary Gase Ken Ornduff Melvin Booth Maurice Crawford Stanley Bash Don Robison Hi Ores Club Sunshine Sisters Clever Cloverettes

Committees Named for Summer Movie Series at State Theater

Mrs. Wilson J. Putnam head of PTA and YWCA sponsored children's films at the State theater this summer. PTA mothers from Stewart Lincoln and St James schools form hostesses. Stewart school June 13 hosts include Mrs. Clark Talbot Mrs. Leonard Tindal Mrs. Rolland Taylor and Mrs. Wilson J. Putnam. June 20 features Mrs. Daryl Dodder Mrs. Donald Minick Mrs. Gilbert Mills and Mrs. Verne Knecht. June 27 includes Mrs. William Perdock Mrs. Truman Hysell and Mrs. Glen.

Wilson J. Putnam PTA YWCA Stewart, Lincoln St James Stewart School Clark Talbot Leonard Tindal Rolland Taylor Daryl Dodder Donald Minick Gilbert Mills Verne Knecht William Perdock Truman Hysell Glen

Dean’s List Honor Student Named at Central College

Wynne Jean Potratz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Potratz, is named on Central College Pella Iowa’s Dean’s list of honor students. Harry Duensing will receive his army reserve commission upon his college graduation. Mrs John Wheelan of six miles north of Washington reports funeral services for her brother M H Mac of Rock Island Illinois will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Rock Island. Marriage license issued to Stanley E Schrock Kalona and Abigail Perez Washington.

Central College Pella Wynne Jean Potratz Edward Potratz Harry Duensing Army Reserve Ames John Wheelan Washington M. H Mac Rock Island Ill Sacred Heart Catholic Church Stanley E. Schrock Kalona Abigail Perez Everett R. Burham Nancy Randy Drew Donnellson Chicago Garrett Biblical Institute Everette K. Burham Burham Methodist Church Iowa Jess Radda Ann Elaine Don McGillivray Belle Plaine McGillivray Betty Jo Anderson Roscoe Anderson Muscatine Andersons Mother St. Lukes Hospital Cedar Rapids

Methodists to Feature Guest Soloist Sunday

Negro tenor George Matthews will be the guest soloist at First Methodist Church Sunday morning. A renowned singer active in church service for racial and religious understanding, this will be his second Methodist appearance after a praised first program. He will perform mostly Negro spirituals and Bach pieces including Were You There and We Are One In Thee.

George Matthews First Methodist Church Matthews Our County Methodist Church Bach

On The Record Admitted Today Rex Crandall

Births Today Mr and Mrs Claude Goldsmith Wayland announce a son. Dismissed Today Mrs Bernard Kephart Brighton and Lloyd Turnipseed Jr Washington discharged.

Rex Crandall Washington Claude Goldsmith Wayland Bernard Kephart Brighton Lloyd Turnipseed Jr

Birthday notices for Dunham Morri son Kathy Ann Berkhoff Myrtle Chance Esther Mimms and Glen Martin

Five individuals from West Chester observe birthdays today: Dunham Morri son Kathy Ann Berkhoff Myrtle Chance Esther Marie Mimms and Glen Martin. Also поздравления to the couples Mr and Mrs Foster Bickel Mr and Mrs E Wilson and Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey marking wedding anniversaries today.

Dunham Morrison Kathy Ann Berkhoff Myrtle Chance Esther Marie Mimms Glen Martin West Chester Foster Bickel E. Wilson Henry Bailey

Community theater cast lists and ticket pickup notice

Widmer and Mrs. Robert Lowe Jr. head Lincoln school casts with a July schedule and St James school entries on August 1. Ticket holders urged to pick up unclaimed tickets before the first show Monday June 13 at 2 p.m. Committee members unable to serve were asked to provide substitutes.

Widmer Robert Lowe Jr Lincoln School Don Batterson Dale Booth Don Beye Don Bealer Merle Turnipseed Howard Hazen Don Mitchell Melvin Hill Floyd Tucker Joe Kirkpatrick Don Hayes Tom Carson St. James School John McDonald Raymond Minick Stanly Zager Eugene Nugent Leo Schumacher Gerald Duncan Dwight Baker John Butler Putnam

Washington News Items Include Gatherings and Travel Details

Washington readers learn of local social events and travels. Bill Perdock and John Winga tour the General Motors Training Center in Omaha, Mrs. Westphal and Carol visit from Van Nuys, and Captain Prince, newly returned from Japan, visits in Donnellson.

Bill Perdock John Winga General Motors Omaha Washington General Motors Corporation John Westphal Carol van Nuys, Calif George Zeck Mr. Zeck Mr. Westphal

Army Publishes Handy Handbook for Military Red Tape

Washington The Army released a 106 page pamphlet titled Index Of Blank Forms 310 2 to help personnel cut through military paperwork. The guide divides into two parts listing forms by number and by title for easier reference.

Washington

Farm purchases exceed ten million in annual farm costs

Farmers spent over 10 million dollars yearly on goods and services bought outside the farm for production, more than four times the level of 1935 to 1939. This indicates a sharp rise in off farm inputs used in agriculture.

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