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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
6
TNT Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ivan Marston’s for quilting then played several games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Della Ramsey and Mrs. Ted Morgan. The roll call asked what is like most about housework.
Swered, Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. Roy Ha vel assisted the hostess in serving refreshment. A club picnic was planned for members and their families July 17, to be held in Sunset park.
Mrs Hubert Lohrer entertained the Pythian Past Chief Association with 15 members present Thursday evening. President Mrs Laura J Stewart presided, prizes awarded for high score traveling and low, and refreshments served with help from Mrs Crone and Mrs Shaffer. Next meeting with Mrs Paul Harvey.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff and publishing details including R E Shannon and Dave R Elder with editors, managers, and departments. It explains subscription rates by carrier and mail, with prices for in state and out of state, and notes advance payment requirements.
Dortha Sleichter married Paul Chapek in a nine o clock Wednesday ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic church Richmond. Rev Boeckhmann officiated before an altar with hydrangeas and red roses. The couple plans to reside in Richmond after a northern states honeymoon trip.
Weekly and special livestock and household goods sales listed for multiple towns in Iowa. Ongoing Friday sessions at Whittaker sale barn and Keota Junction. Wednesday at Midway Sales Columbus Junction. Thursday at Iowa Sales Barn Kalona. Tuesday at Ollie Livestock Exchange. June 18 and 25 closing out sales of household goods in Kalona and Keota area. school property auction on June 21 at Oli Prairie Flower school. Directors Earl Booth William Ganon Maurice Crawford noted.
A come as you are breakfast was held Thursday for H J club members. Mrs Harry Malichky Jr won first prize for most original apparel and Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst was second. Mrs George Shalla hosted 15 members, three honorary members and four guests.
The report notes attendees were waking when she was picked up for breakfast and others remained in bed. In the next meeting with Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen on July 14, roll call will be answered by your most embarrassing moment.
Guest day at the Country Club featured a 1 PM luncheon prepared by Mrs. Emma Barnett. First high prize in bridge went to Mrs. Lester Orr and top in anagrams to Mrs. I T Reh.
Bingo was played at the St Anthony circle meeting Thursday at Mrs Cleo Shockeys home. Prizes went to Mrs Ray Hammen Kathleen Shalla Mrs Martin Whitaker and Mrs Hubert Walker. Mrs Everette Tobin presided with 12 members present. Plans were made for an ice cream social in July. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Luc.
Sampson and two other women named Mrs Joe Wehr and Mrs Clifford Steele are mentioned. The July committee is listed as Mrs Henry TeBockhorst Muriel TeBoekhorst Mr Paul TeBockhorst and Mrs Theo Dumont.
Glazed pottery needs about three days of heat with final temperatures potentially reaching 2000 degrees. The exact heat level varies by color and pottery grade.
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