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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

2

Washington Golfers shift to breakfast and bridge morning

Women from the Washington Golf and Country Club swap a 12 30 luncheon for an 8 30 a m breakfast at the club house, followed by golf and bridge. They will visit Iowa City Thursday with Helen Breese coordinating the trip and reservations due by June 22. The last family night dinner is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m with committee led by Mrs William Sitler and Mrs Harold Cummings. Marcia Masson wedding planned today at 4 p m in Hannibal Missouri to Dr Bart Cordry.

Washington Golf and Country Club Washington Women Iowa City Helen Breese Country Club William Sitler Harold Cummings Ed Sorrell Orrin Johnson Jay Sellers Ira Coon Sitler Mr Cummings Marcia Masson 8S. W. DeLong Victor Masson Marcia Miss Masson Bart Cordry Hannibal

Round the Road club hosts afternoon party and games

Mrs. Ralph Chorpening presided over a Thursday gathering for 11 members and 19 children with guests Mrs. Arthur Dinkheller Glen, Mrs. August Dickman, Mrs Harry Anderson, and Richard. After a brief business meeting, Mrs. Elwood Kleese and Mrs. Glenn Miller led games and contests while refreshments were served. The next meeting plans an ice cream social at Sunset Park on July 15 with committees led by Mrs. Myron Burroughs, Mr. Earl Chorpening and Mrs. Elmer Young.

Ralph Chorpening Round the Road Club Arthur Dinkheller Glen August Dickman Harry Anderson Richard Chorpening Elwood Kleese Glenn Miller Anderson Diekman Sunset Park Myron Burroughs Earl Chorpening Elmer Young

Mrs Wilson Reports On Milwaukee Assembly At WSCS Meeting

Mrs Sylvia Wilson gave her report on the Milwaukee Assembly at the final WSCS summer meeting in the Methodist church. A cooperative lunch preceded the session attended by two people. The program included announcements of MYF camp funds, solo performances, devotions, and remarks on Africa Asia and Japan mission perspectives.

Wilson Milwaukee Assembly WSCS Sylvia Wilson Milwaukee Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ralph Shannon Rolland Taylor MYF Lynn Ferguson Circle VIII Gladys Knapp Ruth Augustine Alice Hunter WL Gates Asia Starkey Japan Jesus Christ G. Stanley Oxnam Helen Kim Ewha University Seoul Korea Georgia Harkness Newell Booth Fred Reed Ro Rhodebeck The Presbyterian Ladies Aid W. J. Grossheim Reed Charles Schiebel Henry Bailey Ed Letts Mildred Kupka Grossheim Rotary Seattle Washington Lawrence Wilson Bailey National Presbyterian Woman's Council Lafayette Ind

Presbyterian Circles Hold Final Meetings

Presbyterian Circles 1 2 and 3 held their final meetings of the year Friday. Circle 1 met at Mrs. Hartholow’s home with Mrs. Mast conducting and reports from Margaret Cowden on Purdue, while plans for a July 2 general meeting and Ames Synodical gathering were noted. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs. Moore with Mrs. Warren Stewart presiding featured a luncheon at Mrs Reed’s home.

Presbyterian Church Charles Hartholow T. M. Mast Claude Rhodebeck Earl Davis Margaret Cowden Purdue University Grossheim Miss Cowden Ames Maurice Libe Dartholow

Logan Crawford Admitted To University Hospital Iowa City

Logan Crawford entered University Hospital in Iowa City on Friday as a medical patient. He expects to stay about a week and is assigned to Ward C-35. Lt. Dean Martin of Quincy Kentucky visited Wednesday at the John A. Martin home on 1520 W ave en route to Rapid City.

Logan Crawford University Hospital Iowa City Dean Martin Quincy Klk Wedneday John A. Martin Ave Rapid City

Lodge Gives Program For Past Noble Grands

Rebekah lodge meeting Friday night drew 50 local members plus 20 from Wellman. Marjorie Laubach led as noble grand with May McClure Clara Brown and Goldie Mayo on auditing. Entertainment included tap by Joy and Linda Bales, accordion by Ruth Cram and vocal by Charles Murdock. Refreshments followed. The group plans to attend the district convention 2 at Kalona on Friday afternoon June 25. attendees meet Wednesday June 23 at 7 p.m.

Rebekah Wellman Lodge Marjorie Laubach May McClure Clara Brown Goldie Mayo Joy Linda Bales Ruth Cram Charles Murdock Kalona

Marriage License Issued to Ro Sordry and Masson

A marriage license was issued to Karl Ro Sordry of Hannibal Missouri and Marcia J Masson of Washington. Warner Services funeral services for Mrs Deesie Belle Warner were held at 2 30 p m Friday in Jones funeral home with Rev Bar Longfellow in charge. Pallbearers were Earnie Morgan Monte Morgan Tom Marsh Terry Jr Dr T J Pease Wilson Bowers. Interment followed at Kim Grove cemetery.

Karl Ro Sordry Hannibal, Mo Marcia J. Masson Washington

Hospital Escapee Captured in Illinois After Flight

John Fletcher a 17 year old from Quincy was recaptured at his home after escaping from Mount Pleasant Iowa state hospital. Authorities say he used a rope of sheets to descend from a third story room and stole a truck and clothing before abandoning the vehicle near Burlington.

Quincy John Fletcher State Mental Hospital Mount Pleasant Iowa Fletcher Burlington

Social calendar events fill week in West Chester area

Calendar lists multiple groups with times and venues including Rebekah lodge Odd Fellows IOOF hall Dancing at 9 30 pm Farmerettes 4 H at Shirley Escher KP hall Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple church social at Sunset Park rain plan at church BEV same day WRC of West Chester Navajo club picnic Sunset Park Presbyterian prayer service at church West Chester Pythian Sisters Moose Lodge and other clubs with meeting details and contact notes.

Farmerettes Shirley Escher Knights of Pythias P.m Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple UP Church Sunset Park Emma Barnett S Pp. Mn Prairie Flower School Word Weavers Damascus Shrine Ardelz Santha WRC West Chester Navajo Club Pam Shelter House Church West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall Moose Lodge Moose Hall

Weather’s Role in Historic Conflicts Highlighted

Historic weather events shaped battles and outcomes. A storm wrecked the Spanish Armada and rain on June 17 1815 may have altered Waterloo’s course, underscoring climate as a decisive factor in history.

Local families plan summer travels and visits

Mr and Mrs Carl Hedges of Tampa and Mrs Will KE Jones visit after a sister's death. They will spend summer in Denver with Ruth Hedges and family. Donald Kyle and family of Kalamazoo visit Avoca and plan a Idaho vacation, Yellowstone, Black Hills and Badlands trip, returning July 5. Jim Lloyd and Ronald Crawford of Ainsworth depart to Minneapolis for ROTC camp. Inadvertently omitted from

Carl Hedges Tampa Fla Will KE. Jones Hedges Jones H. H. Hills Mt. Plasant Denver Colo Daugher Ruth Donald Kyle Robert Jane Kalamazoo Mich Myrtle Poole Kyle Paul Kyle Avoca Pocatello Idaho Yellowstone Park Black Hills Badlands Washington Jim Lloyd Ronald Crawford Ainsworth Minneapolis

Marriage report for Ethel Whitenback and Harry Rank

The Journal notes the marriage at the Donald Beye home in Friday between Ethel Whitenback and Harry Rank of Marshalltown. Mrs Rank is principal of Aaron Palmer grade school in Marshalltown and aunt of Mr Beye. Mr and Mrs John Miller of Oxford Junction visited latter part of the week with Mr and Mrs R C Wead.

Ethel Whitenback Harry Rank Marshalltown Donald Beye John Miller Oxford Junction R. C. Wead

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