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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
2
The Washington Iowa Evening Journal reports local news items from June 16 1952. Community events, weather notes and public notices reflect daily life in Iowa's capital region with brief summaries of activities and local developments.
Ailene Huber and Orville Morris, daughter and son of local families, renewed vows in a 3 PM June 16 ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Rev. Hanscom officiated as attendants Merman Hopker and wife. The couple planned a short Wisconsin Delta trip and will reside in Mount Pleasant.
The Southeastern Vivian TM M Parrish club of White Shrine was entertained in the home of Dr and Mrs. Fred Reid for a cooperative dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wallace of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wright, Mr. and Mrs Paul Rice and daughter Evelyn of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs Charlies Curran of West Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spence of Earlville, Mr. and Mrs Earl Tangeman of Dubuque, Mrs Leta Strah and son Dennis of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Margaret Leghrs of Iowa City, Don Snodgrass and Mrs. Margerine Drury of Minneapolis, a guest of the Reids, among others.
Keota Chapter OFS held a Tuesday meeting with a dedication of new American and Christian flags. Mrs. Bruce Bowers led the service with local officers assisting. The group approved funds for a PTA hot lunch program and a July August vacation. Guests included past matrons Mrs. Stoutner and Mrs. Reverette Amsberry plus Mrs. Clarridge and daughter Mrs. Henderson and Lois Wright.
Another Family Night Dinner at the Washington Golf and Country Club is planned for Thursday evening, June 19, at the club house. Mrs. Jay Sellers chairs the committee, and Mr. Marion Snodgrass is the telephone chairman. Each family is asked to bring its own silver service and napkins.
Sabina Brown Shirley Goodwin Wanda Blattner and Carolyn Hine shaw were driven to Lake Aquobia near Indianola Sunday afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sojka where the four girls, under the sponsorship of the Washington WCTU, will attend camp. The camp will continue until Wednesday noon. Three of the four girls earned awards for the trip by participating in speech contest work. Arla and Betty Melee were also eligible to attend but could not due to illness. Five girls from the Wellman WCTU under the direction of Mrs William Wagaman are attending.
Lenora Foreman daughter of Mrs Clara Foreman of Washington and Lawrence W Nelson son of Mrs Florence Nelson of Rettendorf were married Saturday June 14 at 2 30 o clock in the afternoon in Wellman Iowa The ceremony conducted by Rev Donald Bissinger followed a double ring service at the home of the bride’s sister in Wellman Merle Foreman attended the bride and Robert Gerst Swann acted as best man Mrs Nelson teaches at Grant School Davenport while Nelson works as a tool maker at J T Case Co Bettendorf They will reside at 2008 Grant Street Bettendorf after a short wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs Wilcox celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 16 at their home near Washington. Over 100 guests attended from Clinton Des Moines West Branch Keswick Minneapolis and Wyman. Family members assisted with hosting and refreshments while piano and cello provided music from Mrs George Masson Sr and Mrs Luckenbill.
A busy schedule lists Pythian Sisters and VEW Auxiliary activities at KP hall and VEW hall, a Spoom gathering at the Heilman home, luncheon and guest day for Go clubs, a Go club at 1250 noon, and various church and community meetings including prayer services, a shower for Myrna Reeves, and Family Night Dinner at the country club with self serve silverware.
Mrs Lester Orr hosted 17 WSCS Circle No 1 members for a 1 PM cooperative luncheon on Friday led by Mrs Clayde Knapp with Ephisians 6 and a Christian Digest article. Mrs William Sitler led the business meeting and reported to the executive board. Committees for the June 20 general WSCS meeting were named with Mrs R H Hampsher and Mrs J K Latta greeting and others assigned to refreshments and greetings.
Members praised sending boxes to Glen Thompson in Guam and Lloyd Turnipseed in Arizona. The group announces a second round of boxes and features Mrs Harmpsher presenting on Mrs Elmes, an ordained minister aiding the deaf in Chicago Temple. Officers listed include Sitler as leader and Minick as assistant leader.
The Moors used henna fingernail dye at the height of their culture around 950 A D. This ancient version of red nail polish was sold along with camel's liver and fat acorn cakes by merchants in a market, squatting on straw mats.
The Daughters of the American Revolution held their Flag Day observance Saturday afternoon at the log cabin in Sunset Park with Karon Minick presiding. Dr. C A Boice and Joe Kyle spoke on the flag and its meaning while guests from other patriotic groups attended. Committees for July and August were announced, and a clock supper followed the adjournment.
The Camp Fire board held its regular June meeting at city hall with Mrs. Irene Nickerson presiding. Reports noted new leaders for Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups and plans for Washington activities for the coming year. The next board meeting is set for August.
Wellman Rotary Club held a dinner on the A. C. Gingerich home patio followed by the annual Fishing Derby at Gingerich Lake. About 120 youths participated, two hours of fishing produced 540 fish, with prizes for largest and smallest fish and for the farthest traveler.
One of Mrs Freddy Forsyths children from El Paso Texas attended the event. Rods and reels tackle boxes and fish hooks were among the prizes given. Also all the ice cream and pop were available. Duane Durian, recovering from polio, was able to be present.
Tyrone children and relatives gathered in Keota for Vacation Bible School activities. Betty Ruth Crawford celebrated her fifth birthday with a party featuring games, puzzles, photos, ice cream and cake. Numerous family members assisted and joined in the celebration before departing.
In Columbus Junction on June 12 Craig Howell age listed as son of Mr and Mrs Donald Howell fell at his home and sustained a broken left arm. The report details a local accident and names immediate family members and residents.
Crawford called on Mrs Trubert Sheetz and daughters Carol and Mary Ann Saturday afternoon.
Thirteen members and one guest Mrs Megill opened the meeting with The Lord s Prayer. Seventeen sick calls were noted for the past month. Fannie Wingert led the program using Stars That Reckon and urged provision of Bibles as the Iron Curtain loosens.
The article notes that apprentices during the Dark Ages were shielded by contracts from duties like babysitting or washing dishes for their masters' wives, indicating early labor protections.
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