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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

4

Former Ainsworth Resident Wilma Edmondson Weds D Arch Hudson

Wilma Edmondson daughter of H L Peters and D Arch Hudson son of Roy Hudson wed Sunday in the Methodist church Iowa City in front of 250 guests Rev L L Donington officiating The ceremony featured lilies gladioli and palms with music by Mrs Thomas Muir and a reception at the Alpha Delta house After a honeymoon at Lake of the Ozarks the couple will live in Reckford Illinois

Iowa City Wilma Edmondson H. L. Peters East Davenport Street D. Aren Hudson Roy Hudson Rockford, Ill L. L. Donington Thomas Muir Janet Shacklett Diane Horrabin Bette Neumann Pauline Edmondson Bonnie Wanamaker Nnion Hudson Peters Robert Gidley Rockford S.A.E Alpha ¥ Delia Charles A. Beckman Ben Merritt Irving J. Schaefer A. A. Kendall Janis Jamison Margaret Goodnow Jackie Kelly Eric Wilson Ardis Kirby Clark Vanberg Jess Irwin Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Reckford

PTA Council Elects Conference Delegates

The city PTA council at the library elected delegates for the 23rd annual Child Development and Parent Education conference in Iowa City. The June 20 and 21 event at the old capitol building will focus on Developing Healthy Personalities with delegates named from Stewart Lincoln and St. James schools and the city council. Open to all with no registration fee.

P.T.A. Council Iowa The State University Stewart School Lester Willey Elsie Glassburner Logan Heilman Lincoln School Leland White Ira Yastman St. James School Virgil Lintz Daryl Burham Albert Stanley

Summer Party at McCleery Home Highlights Local Hosts

Mrs Sam McCleery and Mrs Howard McCleery hosted a Wednesday summer party at the Howard McCleery home for 135 guests. The event featured flower decor by Mrs B F Bostwick Jr and Mrs C R Wilson, vocal numbers by Mrs J C Holbert and Mrs Richard McCleery, and lime frappe coffee and fancy sandwiches. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Wilton Webb of Evansville Indiana Mrs Hugh Morris of Ainsworth and Mrs J Coffey and Mrs Stout of West Chester.

Sam McCleery Howard McCleery Harry Simpson B. F. Bostwick Jr C. R. Wilson J. C. Holbert Richard McCleery Henry Berdo Tom Stewart Wayne Limerman Jr L. A. Jones L. B. Ficher Frank Miller Yene Tucker Don Whitlatch Robert Arthur Willis Jones Wilton Webb Evansville Indiana Hugh Morris Ainsworth J. Coffey Stout West Chester

Mrs Harding Reads Short Story at Just Us Club

Mrs Harding and Mrs Jarrard host a Just Us club meeting at the Jarrards home. L H Harding reads a short story titled Old Glory. Wahoo game at two tables follows business session. Picnic at Sunset Park on June 28 with Fanny Brower and D C Griggs in charge.

Sunset Park Fanny Brower D. C Griggs George Jarrard L. H. Harding

Good Will Club Meets With Mrs Jacob Fisher

Fourteen members and two guests attended the Good Will club meeting at Mrs. Jacob Fisher's home on Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs Fred Neuhart led the business session. Plans were made for a July 9 family picnic at Mr and Mrs Charles Harvey. Entertainment was provided by Mrs J B Hexworth and Mrs Joe McGraw with refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs McAvoy and Mrs Kron.

Marion McAvoy Kron Good Will Club Jacob Fisher Fred Neuhart Charles Harvey J. B. Hexworth Joe McGraw McAvoy

D A P Club Hosts Members and Guests in Dow City

Mrs E R Butterworth of Dow City and Mrs Eva Rabenold were guests of Mrs George Lord Tuesday afternoon when she entertained nine members at the BD A Pein meeting. The president Mrs Glen Lord led the session and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for July 11 with Mrs Robert Miksch.

Ainsworth E. R. Butterworth Dow City Eva Rabenold George Lord BD &A Pein Glen Lord Robert Miksch

Former Washington Girl Marries June 14

Margaret Ann Walker, a former Washington resident and teacher, married Mervin Flander of Des Moines on Wednesday June 14 at St Marys church in Sigourney. Rev. James Mackin officiated. The bride wore a marquisette gown with lace trim and red rose flowers. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Walker and twins Barbara and Beverly Burns as flower girls. Best man was Charles Sheetz. The couple will reside in Des Moines. bride is Ottumwa Heights graduate and teacher. groom a Drake law student.

Hedrick Margaret Ann Walker Washington Bernard Walker Mervin Flander Des Moines Leo Flander Iowa City St Mary's Church Sigourney James Mackin Martin Albaugh Walker Mary Walker Barbara Beverly Burns Mickey Sheetz Charles Sheetz Ottumwa Heights College Keola Drake University Hubert Walker Carol Catherine Swi Charles Ragan Carol Catherine Swift Carlos Ragan Winifred Carlton Wilson James Boyd Katherine Flynn Tina Gerdes John Kiene Flanders Bernard

New Officers Assume Duties on Wednesday

The Catholic Daughters of America installed new officers at the V F W hall on Wednesday evening. Mrs Steve Wolfer led the meeting and plans for a September district meet in the new hall were discussed. Three boxes of clothing valued at 20 were sent to the Indian mission in South Dakota. Traveling bingo followed with winners listed. A lunch was served hosted by Myrtle O Connor with co-hostesses named.

Catholic Daughters of America V. F. W. Hall Steve Wolfer New Hall South Dakota Ed Lukavsky Fred Heck Don Custer Jim Boyd Ifica Sehulty Martin Whittaker Myrtle O’conner Theresa Adam John Matten Leslie Payne

Harmony Club Plans Ice Cream Supper in July

Harmony club met at the home of Mrs. W. H. McConnell Sr with co hostess Mrs. Paul Mayer. President Mrs. Mayer led the meeting as two members received remembrances, Mildred Stewart sang, Mrs. Bordwell read poems, and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart led the program. Refreshments welcomed 12 members and three guests.

Harmony Club W. H. McConnell Paul Mayer Mildred Stewart Richard Bordwell Cloyce Stewart Miss Stewart Mrs. Bordwell Gwendolyn Mayer

Braden Club Members Dress in Wedding Theme Meeting

The Braden club met Wednesday at Mrs Harry Suter’s home. Members wore wedding dresses or brought photos. Entertainment was led by Mrs Claude McCoy and Mrs Richard Stevens. Gifts were given to June July celebrants Mrs Cloyd Pentecost and Mrs Lyle Paysley. Refreshments followed. An ice cream supper is planned July 5 at Mrs Pentecost’s home.

Braden Club Harry Suter Claude McCoy Richard Stevens Cloyd Pentecost Lyle Paysley Otto Suter McCoy Pentecost Jovee

Calendar items schedule church and social events

Thursday calendar events list meetings for Chapter 1 P.E.O. Mrs H L Johnson and Rainbow Girls at Masonic temple with Masons and Eastern Stars invited. Friday events include Sunshine Community Club strawberry social, bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson, WSCS general meeting with picnic luncheon, West Chester WCTU quilt project, Rebekah lodge TI OOF hall strawberry ice cream social. Also notes strawberry ice cream social June 18 rain or shine at St Joseph church East Pleasant Plain Monday Tri-T Founders day 6 20 p m Mrs Verle Gallagher.

P.E.O H. L Johnson Pythian Past Chiefs Association Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Sunshine Community Club Clyde Thompson WSCS West Chester WCTU Robert Stevens Rebekah Lodge TI. O. O. F. Hall St. Joseph Church East Pleasant Plain

Guests of Honor at Methodist Church Reception

Dr. and Mrs. C. Raymond Reed and family were honored guests at a Wednesday evening reception in the church dining room. The program featured a flute solo by Sybil Bagge and performances by a girls’ trio and string trio, with Rev. Walter Smith giving a talk.

C. Raymond Reed Charles, Douglas and Clark Methodist Church W. L. Gates Women’s Society Walter Smith L. A. Jones Pelpit ‘Committee E. FE. Stutsman Sybil Bagge F. G. Bagge Marilyn Cook Audrey Steele Arlene Knapp Mary Shields Alice Hunter Rev. Smith Smith H. M. Dodder Ralph Bauer Fred Downing

Donna Cave Hosts 4-H Cedar Clippers Meeting

The 4-H Cedar Clippers club met with leader Mrs Mau Rice Crawford at Donna Cave's home Monday. Roll call listed stain removal tips and NC delegate rankings for Donna Cave first, Janice Booth second, and Marjorie Gamon third. Gladys Knupp demonstrated proper ironing for seams hems and textiles. The remainder sewed blouses.

Cedar Clippers Club Maurice Crawford Donna Cave North Carolina Janice Booth Marjorie Gamon Gladys Knupp

Saddle Club Members Enjoy Square Dancing

Washington Saddle club members gathered for a square dancing evening at the Crawfordsville Legion hall. The Wells and Cherryholmes couples led the organizing committee, with Clifford Thompson presiding over the business meeting. A trail ride is planned for June 25 at Rex Beauchamp’s Winfield home. Refreshments were served.

Saddle Club Washington Saddle Club Legion Hall Crawfordsville Robert Wells Glen Cherryholmes Clifford Thompson Rex Beauchamp Winfield

Goldie Burkley and Wayne Gardner Wed in Kalona

Goldie Burkley daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Burkley of Kalona and Wayne Gardner son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gardner of South English wed in a candlelight ceremony June 8 at 2 p m at the Kalona Methodist church In attendance 170 guests Rev Ada Hillis officiated with organ music by Mrs H L Walker and song by Jesse Grout The bride wore white satin with a fingertip veil and pearls The bridal party included Lois Burkley matron of honor Kathleen Gardner bridesmaid and Karen Jane Pewitt as flower girl. The reception followed for 100 at the bride’s home. After a trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin the couple will live on a farm near North English.

Kalona Kalona Methodist Church Goldie Burkley Ivan Burkley Wayne Gardner Harry Gardner South English Ada Hillis H. L Walker Jesse Grout Lois Burkley Kathleen Gardner Karen Jane Pewitt Harry Gardner III Francis Gardner Larry Calven Roy Pewitt Riverside Kinross Mrs. Gardner C. R. Decker Curtis Figgins Hazel Schenk Roy Hall Alberta Veggy Minnesota Wisconsin North English Kalona High School Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City

Linger Longer Club Holds Wednesday Meeting

Mrs. Margaret Keyser hosted with Mrs. Forest Lance as co hostesses. Guests included Mrs. Merle Werner and Mrs. Claire Neff. Members penned notes to ill Mrs. Don Rinner and reported gifts to birthday honorees, as Mrs. Melvin Booth led the business session.

Margaret Keyser Forest Lance Linger Longer Club Merle Werner Claire Neff Don Rinner Henry Sheetz H. J. Brenneman Sunshine Sisters Melvin Booth Art Dawson Clyde Dawson Dale Lance

V. F. W. Auxiliary Hosts Breakfast at Hysell Home

The V. F. W. auxiliary held a breakfast Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. Truman Hysell with fifteen ladies in attendance. Mrs. Ernest White will host the next breakfast.

Truman Hysell V. F. W. Auxiliary Ernest White

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Summary

Admitted yesterday Elva Miller Kalona surgical Mary Elen Bunnell Hedrick tonsillectomy today Karen Shuppy Brighton tonsillectomy Mrs Anna Deering Brighton surgical Dismissed today Mrs Kenneth Paterold and son Harper Mrs Stephen Finders and son Harper Mrs Raymond Gillaspie Keota

Elva Miller Kalona Surgical Mary Elen Bunnell Hedrick Karen Shuppy Brighton Anna Deering Kenneth Paterold Harper Stephen Finders Raymond Gillaspie Keota

Wedding Invitations Reach Zielinski Dettman Family

Relatives receive notice of Mary Lou Zielinski and Raymond C Dettman wedding set for July 4 at Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport. Attending guests include Mrs Roy Schiebel Mrs H C Otto and extended family visiting in Davenport and Washington from LaCrosse Chicago and Muscatine.

Mary Lou Zielinski Raymond Zielinski Raymond C. Dettman Paul Dettman Davenport Sacred Heart Cathedral Roy Schiebel Washington H. C. Otto Mt. Pleasant W. L. Gates Gates Paul K. Berry Iowa City Downey B. M. Baur David Gerry Danny Julie Baur C. C. Wilson Wilson

West Germany Approved for Council of Europe

Bonn reports that West Germany received approval to join the Council of Europe. Officials said the decision reflects Germany’s commitment to European unity and will advance regional cooperation.

West Germany moves toward Council of Europe associate member status

The Bundestag approved West Germany joining the Council of Europe as an associate member by 220 to 152 with nine abstentions. Speaker Erich Koeehler announced four of 14 Communist members were excluded from the next two sessions after resisting his eject order during the council proposal debate. Reiman tried to seize the rostrum with help from other communists. several had to be forcibly ejected.

Western Germany Bundestag Council of Europe Erich Koeehler Max Reiman Reiman

Weekly and upcoming sales listed for multiple Iowa venues

Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales on Thursday at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Tuesday at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa June 17 sale of household goods at 1103 North Iowa Avenue starts at 150 Ed Squire June 17 closing out sale Crawfordsville starts 1000 Mrs A B Orris June 17 closing out sale 800 North 4th Avenue starts 330 George H Williams June 26 closing out sale West Chester Iowa starts 130 Mrs Will Ross

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Erechange Ollie North Iowa Avenue Ed Squire Crawfordsville A. B. Orris North 4Th Avenue George H. Williams West Chester Will Ross

Louisa County RYP Members Attend Camp

Louisa county rural youth red letter program participants attended the district RYP camp at Camp Abe Lincoln on June 9 10 and 11 with Alvin Wehr Ainsworth Bill Podaril Ainsworth Celia Peters Cotter Donna Buster Grandview Viola Prieine and Juanita Corey Columbus Junction. Letters Are Winners Winners in the Louisa county letter writing contest were announced by the good citizenship committee of the Louisa county Farm Bureau with high school winners Mary Jane Gibson Letts Myra Daily Wapello Jean Fuhlman Letts and grade school winners Jean Thompson Wapello Thomas Hartman Wapello Patricia McGraw Letts. The Old Clifton club held its annual picnic at Columbus Chau tauqua park Thursday afternoon Jane. Mrs Merle Duncan polio patient at University hospital Iowa City was brought home Friday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lukins vacationed in California. Mrs Catherine May and Mrs Paul Howell led the Missionary society meeting at Central Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Hastings and Mr and Mrs W T Dalrymple at Bloomington have been guests in the EKCC Turkington home. William B Hiller Oakville former teacher at Columbus City and Mrs Hiller are moving to Wapello. Mr Hiller retired attorney and former justice of the peace at Oakville.

Columbus Junction Louisa County RYP Abe Lincoln Alvin Wehr Ainsworth Bill Podaril Celia Peters Cotter Donna Buster Grandview Viola Prieine Juanita Corey Good Citizenship Committee Louisa County Farm Bureau Mary Jane Gibson Letts Myra Daily Wapello Jean Fuhlman Jean Thompson Thomas Hartman Patricia McGraw Clifton Club Columbus Chautauqua Park Jane Merle Duncan University Hospital Iowa City Kenneth Lukins California Catherine May Aul Howell Missionary Society Central Presbyterian Church Ray Hastings W. T. Dalrymple Bloomington Ek.cc. Turkington William B. Hiller Oakville Columbus City

Autumn Leaves Revealed as Chlorophyll Depletes

The text explains that vivid red and yellow leaf colors show as chlorophyll diminishes after summer, revealing brighter pigments once green fades. This highlights how seasonal change unveils the plant’s hidden coloration.

Jack Frost

Upper Mississippi Catch Remains Steady Despite Lower Prices

Commercial fisheries on the upper Mississippi stay vital as 8,000,000 pounds were caught from St. Paul to Cairo in 1948. Production held steady despite declining fish prices following the war.

Upper Mississippi St. Paul Cairo

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