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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
2
Yesterday in Wellman a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Huber at 14:90 p.m. Today in the city a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Mc Gaffey at 6:14 a.m.
Mrs Gaylord Tree of Des Moines returns from visiting Mrs C G Schmoeller. Sam Weeks family plan a motor trip to join Greene home. Eddie and Anita accompany. Crawfordsville assigned to eighth weeks basic at Camp Chaffee Arkansas in Co C 10th Medium Tank Battalion. Various visits and travels noted among Des Moines Mt Pleasant Olds Palo Alto Davenport Dubuque and Iowa City.
Report cites evidence indicating 2,4-D poses no harm to people or animals. Studies referenced claim safety across common exposure scenarios and usage contexts.
Battery A beat Benner's nine 12 to 4 as Rollis Cole pitched a complete game for the Guard unit while Green started for Benners. In the nightcap the All Stars defeated West Branch 12 to 4, aided by a six run fifth inning and 17 hits off Foster and Larson as Art Edmondson yielded four safeties. Dale Hyde was out with a possible ankle injury.
Ice cream cones are traced to early waffles rolled into a cone shape to hold a scoop. The description notes the cone as a survival of the first cone concept, where a waffle was formed to enclose ice cream.
The Better Riverside club met in Methodist church parlors with five attending. Out-of-town guests included Norma Knebel Mrs May Schnoebelen Frank Herdliska and family. The group planned a petition for a new bridge over the English river and discussed joining the Chamber of Commerce. A July picnic was scheduled with committee assignments.
The Valley Ladies' Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the church for quilting and visiting. Seven members and Rev. Philippi attended. Plans were made for an ice cream social on Wednesday evening, June 22. Mrs Leona Hamilton, Mrs Edith Dearing, and Mrs Margaret Binning were named refreshment committee. everyone is invited.
The Highland Social club held an ice cream and strawberry social Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Martin with 58 present. A social time was spent and everyone enjoyed ice cream strawberries and cake.
The sunfish helps control insect populations that would overrun ecosystems. It faces threats from pickerel and large mouth bass as part of its natural habitat.
Notices list Friendly Bible class at 6 30 p m Potluck Rainbow Girls 530 p m Mason Temple time change Knights of Pythias 800 p m Assoc Presbyterian Miss 200 p m Mrs Boyd Stephens Day 790 p m Legion hall Pythian Sisters 800 p m K P hall Initiation V F W auxiliary 800 p m W V F W hall Y M ixers 630 p m Sunset park picnic Booster club 200 p m Mrs Raymond Landau Country club breakfast 800 a m note time change Homemakers club 9 2 00 p m Mrs Sam Munson Sunshine Community club 200 p m Mrs John McConahey Presbyterian prayer service 930 a m church
Mrs. Hope Dunn hosted a one o clock luncheon for the WSCS officers of the Columbus Junction Methodist church. The roster for the year includes Hope Dunn president Juanita Huston vice president Fern Marshall corresponding secretary Elizabeth Duncan recording secretary Gertie Wasson treasurer Mary Greene spiritual life Ruth Huston missionary education Hattie Browning church activities Wilma Henson student welfare Ann Marker children's work Bessie Hanft status of women Jessie Wickert youth work Kathryn Overholt literature and publications and Della Duncan supply work.
A dessert shower for Carol Brewer was hosted by Mrs. John Stewart and Sirs Richard Stewart and co-hostess. Thirty-one guests attended, seated at quarter tables, with delphinium and lily decorations. Miss Brewer works in Sudan on home economics. out-of-town guests included Miss Finney of Chicago Mrs. Phelps of Denver Clarice Lee of Sacramento and Frances Whisler of Town City.
Mrs M L McCreedy hosted a Friday coffee honoring her sister Mrs Harold Morris of Quinn South Dakota. Mrs Morris visits her parents Mrs A M Gordon while in town. Ruth Bartow entertained friends Friday night with bridge. Pat Weldin took high score and refreshments were served.
Linda Mae Kallaus celebrated her birthday Friday with five candles. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kallaus of Riverside. The piece lists multiple generations: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kallaus, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Droll of Ainsworth as grandparents and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wolf, John Havel of Washington, and John Bopp of Ainsworth as great grandparents.
In a local notice, Mrs J F Simpson marks her 90th birthday today June 18. Also noted are Donna Rae Batterson age 5 Donovan Harland age 15 and James Anthony son of Mr and Mrs James A Carriker celebrating today.
Mrs. Carl Peterson and Mrs Alan Garelay join Sidney Eugene Schooley age 6 in observing June 19, with other attendees noted as observers in a community gathering.
The article notes alloy steel blades used in figure skates are heat treated for hardness and hollow ground on both sides and bottom to improve performance.
The WSCS of the Methodist church hosted a general meeting tea with county church societies. Honored guests Dr. Lydia Poole and Dr. Alma Hearne Holland noted for India mission service. Mrs. Fred Mauthe received honorary membership. Carol Brewer spoke. social hour followed with piano selections by Mrs. Willard Palmer.
Mrs. Fred Neuhart and Mrs Adolph Guenther co hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Evelyn Givans on Thursday afternoon at the Neuhart home. Guests enjoyed contests and poetry with Mrs Dora Klein Schmidt reading a humorous dialogue Husbands for Sale. Many gifts were received.
Wayland reporters note a mixed shower for Marge Wolters hosted by Mrs. Jim Boshart and Mrs. Ronald Roth at the Roth home. Guests from Des Moines Wellman Washington Brighton and Atalissa attend. The event highlights yellow and white decor and announces Miss Walter’s June 24 marriage to Tom Wenger.
Guest of honor announced as will be bride of Wayne Witthoft with ceremony planned for early July. Hostesses served refreshments in yellow and pink, honoring the bride as young married women of the Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church attended.
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