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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

6

Lassie in The Painted Hills Faces Perilous Journey

MGM dog star Lassie endures poison, fights, a mine cave-in and a gunshot in The Painted Hills based on Alexander Hull's Shop of the Painted Hills. Filmed on location in the California High Sierras, Lassie survives freezing temperatures to avenge his master Paul Kelly with Gary Gray.

Lassie M-G-M Bruce Cowling Paul Kelly Cowling California High Sierras Gary Gray

4-H Rally Highlights Junior Fair Activities and Awards

The article describes a 4-H rally with petals symbolizing the group pledge, a Four Leaf Clover song performed by Janet Ross and Peggy Stewart, and a registration period led by county officers. Clubs Hi-Ores Good Luck Jolly Jokers and Farmerettes earned banners for top attendance while reports from officers and committees were presented.

Janet Ross Peggy Stewart The Jolly Jokers Charles Davison Marion Maids Melvin Booth

Washington Evening Journal page multiple rates and staff list

The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff roles for E Shannon D Elder and others. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail within and outside Iowa, with monthly and yearly options and prepayment terms.

Washington Evening Journal Watshington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co RE. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce ©. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Sundon Howard Hen Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations S.acuase Ieee

Leader Recognition Service Honors 4-H Clubs and Delegates

Leaders and clubs were honored at a recognition service with each leader and committee woman receiving a gift. Delegates were announced for the 4-H state convention in Ames on June 2023 from multiple clubs including Busy Bees Clover Leaf Good Luck and Marion Maids. Northernites and 4-H Maidens led a tea during the social hour with Margaret Vincent and JoElen Ollinger at the refreshment table.

Pers Melvin Sehnicker Alan Guy Maurice Crawford Marjorie Ganon Arvid Anderson J. W. Evans Orville Griggs Gordon Sherman Joe Knotek Mary Knotek Donald Robison A. K., Stoumner West Point William Martin Frank Kleese Elmer Scherrer John Flading Harry Stacy Richard Stephens Merle Eckels Tom Robb Ames Farm Bureau Iowa State College Shirley Escher Farmerettes Doris Guy Busy Bees Virginia Hunt Dorothy Stauffer Good Luck Janice Booth Margaret Vincent JoElen Ollinger

Women's Walnut Club Meets at McKay Home

The Women's Walnut club gathered Thursday afternoon at the Charles McKay home with co-hostesses Mrs. Charles McKay and Mrs. Lloyd McKay. Seventeen members, three guests and 20 children attended. Mrs. Klein spoke on Home Canning and Freezing, while Mrs. Newhart discussed photographers and showed pictures. An ice cream supper was planned for July 1 in Sunset Park.

Women’s Walnut Club Charles McKay Lloyd McKay Far] Klein Harlan Newhart Sunset Park

Radio Show At Baptist Fellowship By Yo-Ma-Do Class

The Yo-Ma-Do class hosted a Wednesday night fellowship at the Baptist church with a comedy radio broadcast MC Robert Nicola and assistant Henry Roland. A local amateur contest honored the Yo-Ma-Co children as winners while Mrs Dawson and others presented radio spots. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ellis Bell and Larry from Mission Texas.

Baptist Church Ronald Hotle Robert Nicola Henry Roland Charles Dawson Ronald Horle Richard Simmering

Mrs Blatter Hosts Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid

Mrs E J Blatter hosted the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon with guests Tena Gerdes and Wanda Conley. Rev C H Moll led devotions from Genesis 18. Mrs Joe Smerring spoke on the hymn Rock of Ages. W M Tweeten collected LWML mites while E Lunow gathered hospital magazine donations.

E. J. Blatter Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Tena Gerdes Wanda Conley C. H. Moll Joe Simmering Moll W. M. Tweeten Lutheran Deaf Institute E. Lunow LWML Washington County Hospital Donna Doris Blatter Pat Snider

Officers Elected at KC Meeting Thursday

Officers were elected at the Ik C. KC meeting in the St. James social hall. New officers include Grand Voight BE McCarthy Deputy Knight Dick Pacha Chancellor J. A. Marie Record N. E. Hansen Treasurer Francis Greenwood Advociate Joe Paeha Warder Raymond Hammen Inside Guard Raymond Mineart Outside Guard George Horn Trustee William Arndt Delegates to the Convention B McCarthy K Blecka Alternates John Paeha Leo Marte.

Ikc St. James Grand Voight BE. McCarthy Dick Pacha J. A. Marie N. E. Hansen Francis Greenwood Joe Paeha Raymond Hammen Raymond Mineart George Horn William Arndt B. McCarthy K. Blecka John Paeha Leo Marte

Luther League Meeting At Lutheran Church

MERRIMAC June 11 Mrs Emmett Gingerich entertained the Lutheran Ladies Aid in the church parlor. Family visits included Baldosier relatives from Mt Pleasant Chicago Los Angeles and local neighbors as well as Eshelmann Kientz Guy and Witson households sharing Sunday and Monday gatherings.

Merrimac Emmett Gingerich Lutheran Ladies Aid Ray Baldosier Mt. Pleasant Lyle Baldosier Chicago Mary Fleming Los Angles Calif Dave Batdosier Carl Baldosier John Baldosier Max Baldosier EB. ¢. Winkle Jr Max Hil and Sons John Valleser Hope Alva Eshelmann Luther League Shorenear Evesine Robert Kientz L. P. Guy Roy Eshelman Cloyd Witson

Witthofts Host Armstrongs on Leave from Long Beach

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Witthoft entertain at home for their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Armstrong of Long Beach California. Armstrong is on a 10 day naval leave and the couple will depart for Omaha Friday. Dr and Mrs G J Nemmer and family visited Forest City with Mrs Nemmer's parents. Mrs C R Wilson sold property on East Monroe to Mr and Mrs Paul Shearer and plans a sale before moving to California.

Henry Witthoft Clifford Armstrong Long Beach California Armstrong Witthoft Omaha G. J. Nemmers Steve Mark Forest City

Wellman School Names Staff for 1951 52 Term

The Wellman board announces the teaching staff for the 1951 52 term. Kindergarten Mrs Ray Witting. first grade Mrs C N Stoner. second and third grades Mrs Keith Adams. third and fourth grades Mrs Lillian Grady. fourth and fifth grades Magdalene Nicola. fifth and sixth grades Jeanne Henderson. High school teachers include Mrs Merle Van Dorn, Mrs C N Small, Mildred Kroener, Coach R W Wood, C N Stoner, Robert Noonan and Kenneth Russell. Ray Witting remains superintendent. An eighth grade teacher is still to be hired.

Wellman Board of Education Ray Witting C. N. Stoner Keith Adams Lillian Grady Magdalene Nicola Jeanne Henderson Merle van Dorn C. N. Small Mildred Kroener R. W. Wood C. N Stoner Robert Noonan Kenneth Russell

Rev D C Bissinger Returns to Pastorate in Wellman

Wellman Methodist church welcomes the reassignment of Rev. D C Bissinger as pastor. The Bissinger family are on vacation in the Black Hills and plan to return around July 1. In the interim Rev H E Morrow of Monticello will lead services on June 17 and Rev Walter Smith of Washington on June 24.

Wellman Methodist D. C. Bissinger Bissinger Black Hills H. E. Morrow Monticello Walter Smith Washington

To Insure Success A Smooth Foundation Is Essential

A smooth foundation is essential for a successful painted finish. The item stresses preparation and surface quality as key factors in achieving even coverage and lasting results. It highlights steps such as cleaning, repair work, and priming to ensure a durable, high quality paint job.

With Our Men In Service Pte Richard C George AF 17325842

A brief service notice lists Private Richard C. George AF 17325842 from the second squadron of the D A unit at Camp Atterbury Indiana. It notes his assignment among servicemen reported in local notices.

Richard C. George D. A Camp Atterberry Ind

Missionaries and local families visit across Iowa

Carol Brewer a United Presbyterian missionary in Sudan arrived in Washington Thursday evening with Robbin L. Cuany. Mr and Mrs Jay Brewer met them in Iowa City. Mrs M C DeLong returned from Ottumwa with granddaughter Karla Caviness. The Jarrards head to Ames for son Stanley Jarrard’s forestry degree at Iowa State College. Wiggers move from Mrs Wilsons to East Main Street. Earl Bidwell of Muscatine visited the Witthoff home Wednesday.

Carol Brewer United Presbiverian Sudan Africa Robbin L. Cuany Washington Jay Brewer Iowa City M. C. DeLong Ottumwa Roy Caviness Karla Caviness Carl Jarrard Ames Stanley, Jarrard Iowa State College Stephen Wiggers C. R Wilsons John Roster East Main Street Earl Bidwell Muscatine Henry Witthoff

Birthday notices for Mouser and others in Kalona area

Nine year old William James Mouser is celebrated with several other birthday observances including Robert Swift Howard Baker Jo Ann Chalupa and John Walling five. Margarette Ann Cleery is also noted as a birthday and Mr and Mrs Richards Cleery are thanked. Mr and Mrs William J Dunn of Kalona mark their wedding anniversary as Alan Barclay starts work as a clerk at J C Penney Store.

William James Mouser Stanley Mouser Robert Swift Gleede Dold Howard Baker Jo Ann Chalupa John Kennedy W. A. Norenburg John Walling Margarette Ann McCleery Richards Cleery William J. Dunn Kalona

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