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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1952

Page

3

County Line Club Hosts Birthday Roll Call

County Line members answered roll call with birthdays and anniversaries at the home of Mrs. Marion Howell on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs. Raymond Schultz Teresa, Mrs. Burdete Davis Mrs. Gail Schull and Gene. A food sale raised 35.80 for the treasury. July and August meetings were canceled. Mrs. Gilbert Wood to host in September with summer memories as roll call.

County Line Club Marion Howell Raymond Schultz Teresa Bur Dette Davis Gail Schull Gene Ole Treasury Gilbert Wood

Farm Machinery Storage Cost Guideline

Storage shed expenses should stay under 20 percent of the machine value. The guideline applies to the type of machinery and its storage needs to protect lifespan and performance.

Luncheon Courtesy Honors Miss Blattner

A one oclock luncheon was given at the home of Mrs. Harrys Ramsever on Wednesday in honor of Marie Blattner. Hostesses were Mrs. Willian Pitman, Mrs. Edward Chabal, Mrs. Ramsever and Mrs. Paul Harnerberg with Eva and Wanda Blattner assisting. Flowers and bridesmaid colors decorated the tables and centerpieces. Guests took seats with knot place cards. music was provided by Dove Grat and Mrs. Hamberg with Miss Gerad. Prize winners included Mrs. Max Cook, Mrs. George Dare and Mrs. Thomas Gerdes. Miss Blattner wore a gold crown and received veils for her kitchen after being crowned.

Harrys Ramsever Marie Blattner Willian Pitman Edward Chabal Ramesever Paul Harnerberg Eva Wanda Blattne Max Cook George Dare Thomas Gerdes

SewEtte Members Hold Meeting in Sunset Park

Mrs. Grant McKune hosted the SewEtte club meeting at Sunset Park on a Wednesday afternoon with all members and ten children present. New member Bill Meyer was welcomed. Entertainment was led by Mrs Henry Godwin and prizes awarded to Mrs Eugene Chalupa and Mrs Helen Dalimeyer. door prize went to Mrs Loren Moore. The afternoon featured sewing and visiting, with ho shank served at close. No definite plans for next meeting.

Grant McKune SewEtte Club Sunset Park Bill Meyer Henry Godwin Eugene Chalupa Helen Dalimeyer Loren Moore McKilune Ho Shack

Helpful Hints Roll For White Way Club

The White Way club met at Kenneth Propst home with 10 members present. Roll call answered with garden hints and household tips. Members acted out charades while others guessed the word. Mrs tort Rittenhouse puzzled with the word Kansas. Mrs Propst and Stephen distributed Sapkins and Olive Munro served luncheon. Next meeting set for Keith Stewart home.

White Way Club Kenneth Propst Tort Rittenhouse Kansas Mrs. Propst Stephen Sapkins Olive Munro Keith Stewart

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Names Banquet Committee Chair

Grace Hill Ladies Aid held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the community building. Mrs Stan ley Vodicka appointed chairmen for the father son banquet set for June 15 at 7 pm with tickets at 1.00. Committee includes Mrs Tye Hayes kitchen Mrs Eugene Engel dining room Mrs Vodicka dining room chair Mrs Nelson Woodford program and Mrs Lawrence Mikseh tickets. An invitation circulated for a mother and daughter event June 14 at Federated church.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Stanley ~Vodicka Cloves Hayes Gatewell Lindon Tye Hayes Eugene Engel Vodicka Nelson Woodford Lawrence Mikseh Arthur Peters Fea Federated Curely

Stranger Robs Rankin Law Office in Idans Kansas

In Idans Kansas a stranger entered Basil Rankin's law office and demanded money but found none. Rankin reminded the intruder the building no longer housed a bank and the suspect fled the scene.

Idans Kans Basil Rankin Rankin

New Officers Preside Over Good Will Club

The Good Will club met at Mrs. B. Hoxworth home with 16 members and 3 guests including Mrs. Stella Sisk of Kansas City and Mrs. Ira Mitchell. New officers led the business meeting and planned a July family picnic. Guests enjoyed visiting and the garden arranged by the hostess with help from Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Nicola.

Good Will Club B. Hoxworth Stella Sisk Kansas City Ira Mitchell Earl Nicola Mitchell Nicola

Comrade Class Meets With The Stephens

The Comrade Class of the West Chester Methodist Sunday school met with Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens Tuesday evening. Robert Stephens led devotions. The president Mere Edgar Slemmons presided over a brief business meeting.

West Chester Methodist Sunday School Robert Stephens Mere Edgar Slemmons

Entertaining event hosted by the Argo family

Mrs Roy Argo arranged an evening event with refreshments served by the hosts, assisted by their daughters and Linda Stewart.

Howell Schultz Roy Argo Linda Stewart

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