Brighton 4H Club Aids Ottumwa Flood Victims
Six members of the Good Luck 4H club of Washington county led by Mrs. Robison and Mrs. Smith organized a food drive in Brighton to help Ottumwa flood victims. They collected $60 and canned goods valued at $25, while teachers prepared 500 sandwiches. The load, including milk, fruit, soup, pablum, meats, cookies, soap, towels, and a first aid kit, was delivered to the First Methodist church in Ottumwa and praised as the best planned shipment so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Luck
4H Club
Washington County
Lola Ruth Faris
Rosalie Robison
Elaine Swick
Patty Smith
Betty Farrier
Jean Smith
Donald Robison
Dorath Smith
Ottumwa
Brighton
Leona Faris
Anna Farrier
First Methodist
Studio official hands 20 dollars to 10 cent extras in New York
A Hollywood studio official passing out nickels to background actors in New York said 10 cent extras lined up at a subway entrance for fare. He gave away 20 dollars though the fare owed at five cents per person would be 5 dollars, as bystanders joined the line and took nickels without questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hollywood
Standstill on Interior Work at Washington Church
Work on the Christian church in Washington is at a standstill as ceiling completion waits for material and scaffolding to be removed. Wall work cannot start until more supplies arrive, though prep work on current walls continues by Harry Sowden and his crew. Pastor Rev. T C Polk says services will continue at the Y M C A for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church In
Washington
Harry Sowden
T.C. Polk
Norman White Tells About Summer Plans
Norman White, Y MC A boys' director for the summer, outlined city playground plans and council activities to provide tennis courts, soft-ball and baseball diamonds, and twilight leagues. George Masson Jr and Dr George Krogmeier were introduced as new Y's Men's members, welcomed by Milo Sorden. Treasurer Dick Pratt reported final finances for club projects and Sorden announced next week's annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Masson, Jr
George Krogmeier
Y's
Milo Sorder
Charles Berdo
Norman White
White
Dick Pratt
Sorden
Mrs Hayes Hosts V F W Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs Dwight Hayes hosted the VFW Auxiliary gathering last evening. Members spent time on hospital bids and pads before refreshments were served, and the next hostess will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Hayes
V.F.W
Frozen and unfrozen muffins bake at same time
A kitchen note states muffins baked from frozen will reach the same oven temperature and require nearly the same baking duration as muffins thawed before baking.
Washington Vews Subscription Rates Listed
The Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists subscription options with rates for in town and outside Washington. Weekly carrier: 20 cents. Yearly in-town: 10 dollars. Outside town: six dollars yearly for first two zones, with six month and three month options as shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Washington Vews
Fider, Shannon & Co
R. FE. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Flower Exhibit Awards List
Flowers and orchids are shown in divisions I through IX with multiple first place winners. Winners include Agnes Wheelan Mrs W K Anderson Mrs W Bb Anderson Fred Palmer Mrs Water Rukgaber Mrs W D Dupuis Mrs Anderson and many others across peonies irises roses perennials shrubs and junior divisions.
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Peonies
Agnes Wheelan
W .K Anderson
W. Bb. Anderson
Etha Dawson
Miss Wheelan
W. D. Booth
B. C. Briley
P. F. Whisler
W. D. Dupuis
Anderson
Ernest Beauchamp
Harry Turner
Fred Palmer
Division X House Plants honors 1st award to Mrs George Cave
The 1st prize in Division X for House Plants goes to Mrs George Cave while Anne Tan secures a notable placement in the same category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Tan
Mrs
George Cave
Local News Hospitalities and travels of residents and visitors
Mrs.Frank Barnes visits LaPorte City with Chambers family for rest. Harold and Mrs. Cumming stay in Colorado Springs for commencement with daughter Janet. Miss Cumming to graduate Colorado College and join parents in Washington. Mrs. Elizabeth D. Carson visits from San Francisco. Mrs. Brown and elderly sister enjoy 25 years longest visit. Nellie Wilson and Ruby Lucas guests of Mrs. C. W. Stewart and Eva Denny ahead of the Country club luncheon. Frances Keesey returns from Fairfield to see grandmother Mrs. C. W. Stewart. heads to Drexel Hills, Penna. Rev. T. E. White to George Iowa for Mission Fest sermons. Mrs. White to stay with her mother for surgery at St. Luke's Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Burham, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murdock host dinner at New London. Pvt. Bill Cole in Yokohama earns MP training honor from 194 candidates. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snider and others return from Decatur NL after visiting Sorrells. report high water and detours on trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cumming
Colorado Springs
Colo
Janet
Miss Cumming
Colorado College
Cumming
Washington
Danville Man Heads Disabled Veterans Convention
Henry M. Prehm of Danville was elected state commander of the Disabled American Veterans at the four day Iowa convention in Waterloo. Burlington was chosen as the 1948 convention site. other officers named include S. P. Walcott Sioux City senior vice commander Cecil Decker Waterloo junior vice commander R L Whelan Cedar Rapids treasurer Father Albert J Hoffman Dubuque chaplain Floyd J Myers Des Moines judge advocate and Clyde P Welch Waterloo alternate. Mrs Florence Kluss Waterloo elected auxiliary state commander. Marie Welch Waterloo named Sweetheart of the DAV for the Las Vegas national convention August 16 to 23.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Henry M. Prehm
Danville
Burlington
Ss. P. Walcott
Sioux City
Cecil Decker
R. L. Whelan
Cedar Rapids
Albert J. Hoffman
Loras College
Dubuque
Floyd J. Myers
Des Moines
Clyde P. Welch
Florence Kluss
Sylvia Longstaff
Fort Dodge
Dixie Mackett
Mason City
Harriett Luloff
Marie Welch
DAV
Towa
Las Vegas
Nev
Moline couple obtains marriage license today
John A. Mosenfelder and Mary Jane Bogle of Moline Illinois secured a marriage license in town today. The notice appears with a classified section reference to rental listings.
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John A. Mosenfelder
Mary Jane Bogle
Moline, Hl
Westminster Youth Return From Camp Abe Lincoln Retreat
The Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian church returned last evening from a two day spiritual retreat at Camp Abe Lincoln on the Mississippi near Davenport. Twenty eight members attended with Rev. Robert Spencer and Mrs Spencer and others guiding activities including classes, family devotions, swimming, and a vesper service. Notable attendees listed include Rev. F Allen Westbrook, Rev. J E White, and several young people such as Charles Garthe l d ow, Patricia Berry, Marie Shirley, Eva Blattner, and Joe Strait among a longer roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Camp
Abe Lincoln
Mississippi
Davenport
Robert Spencer
Spencer
Cotter-Salem
Jimmy Welfe
Donna Hughes
Jim Kaster
Mrs Theo Kiesey Hosts Circle Meeting at Country Home
Mrs Theodore Kiesey entertained members of the Past Noble Grand Circle at her country home northwest of West Chester. With president Mrs Myrtle Morgan absent due to illness, Mrs Milo Steele Jr conducted the business meeting for 12 members. July gathering planned with Leona Kos. The evening ended with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
West Chester
Myrtle Morgan
Milo Steele, Jr
Leona Kos
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Neill Tretman
Ard
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Lensch
Joe
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Sherman
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Linda Love
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Ist
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Margarette MecCleery
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Lorden Music Co
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Drexel Hills
Penna
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Charles Murdock
F. W. Eastwood
New ‘London
Pvt
Bill Cole
Yokohama
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Frank Snider
William Salterberg
S. N. Sorrell
Decatur
Robert Sorrell
Vention
Europe
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Secon
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Lodge
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Galey & Lord's
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Demitasse
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