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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

2

Local Visitors From Iowa And Nearby States

Mr and Mrs Collins Bower and son David of Massena Iowa visit in the home of H C Finney. Harriet Kunik visits in Iowa City at the A Braverman home. Mrs Helen Benell hosts Mrs Dean Bevins of Davenport Mrs Stanley Smith of Dubuque and Mrs Muriel Simmering. Mr and Mrs E G Humm host Oscar Humm and Rosemary of Boone plus Mrs Russell Dugan and Donald of Xenia Ohio. They stop en route to Pawnee City Nebraska for illness of their mother. Donald Dugan staying longer. Mr and Mrs W M Tweeten return from a vacation through the Bad Lands and Black Hills visiting Bigmarck Washburn ND with relatives. Mrs Hugh Morris of Ainsworth shops here.

Mrs. Collins Bower David Massena Iowa Helen Benell Dean Bevins Davenport Stanley Smith Dubuque Muriel Simmering E. G. Humm Oscar Humm Rosemary Boone Russell Dugan Donald Xenia Ohio Pawnee City Neb Donald Dugan W. M. Tweeten North Dakota Black Hills South Dakota Bigmarck Washburn

Hospital Ad immersions and Discharges Noted in Local Log

The report lists admissions yesterday at the hospital including Charles Laubach Keota surgical patient Ronnie Jones Washington medical and Floyd Bedwell Des Moines surgical with James Dunbar route one medical. Discharges yesterday include Mrs Edwin Peiffer and daughter Wellman Gerald Humble 600 S Marion Ave M E Williams Clarksville Mo Emerson Dayton Kalona Suzanne Richards Washington Mrs Pat Swift Washington Mrs Cecil Ruggles and son Howard Leigh Brighton Mrs George L Stout and daughter Ainsworth. Tonsillectomies Michael Sedrel 214 W Madison Donald Sojka route one Donald Patterson Kalona Gretta James Wells route four. Births Mr and Mrs Derald Edwards Brighton a son at 521 yesterday morning.

Charles Laubach Keota Ronnie Jones Washington Floyd Bedwell Des Moines Surgical James Dunbar Route One Edwin Peiffer Wellman Gerald Humble S. Marion Avenue M. E. Williams Clarksville Emerson Dayton Kalona Suzanne Richards Pat Swift Cecil Ruggles Howard Leigh Brighton George L. Stout Ainsworth Michael Sedrel W. Madison Street Donald Sojka Donald Patterson Gretta James Wells

Latta couple attend Stodgell Brown wedding in Morning Sun

Mr and Mrs J K Latta visit Morning Sun for the weekend and plan to attend the nuptials of Mary Jane Stodgell and Melvin H Brown of Ames. Sorensons also travel to Toronto and Sioux Falls for family weddings while others visit relatives and return home.

J. K. Latta Morning Sun Mary Jane Stodgell Melvin H. Brown Ames S. P. Sorenson Miss Stodgell Mrs. Sorenson Toronto South Oak Mr. Sorenson Hon Peter Sorenson Emmet Enke Sorensons Sioux Falls S. Dak Enke

Williams Named Director of Sales for Iowa Daily Press

W. T. Hageboeck announces George H Williams of Pontiac Michigan as director of sales for the Iowa Daily Press association. Williams has 15 years in advertising at daily papers and two years as national advertising representative for Scripps Howard Chicago office. He is 41, married, native of Bay City Michigan, and an Antioch College alum.

Des Moines W. T. Hageboeck Iowa Daily Press Association George H Williams Pontiac Mich Williams Gene 8. McGuire R. J. Cary Advertising Agency Iecount Chicago Scripps Howard Newspapers Bay City Antioch College Yellow Springs IDPA Harold C Forrester John W Herderson

B-29 To Help Eclipse Expedition In Brazil

The B-29 aircraft used to study cosmic rays will participate in the American eclipse observation in Brazil. Geiger counters aboard the plane will track mesons the hard components of the rays as they pass through lead plates.

Brazil

Softball doubleheader at Cargill Field Sunday afternoon

Two softball games are set for Sunday at Cargill Field. The Iowa City Plumbers face American Pearl of Washington at 2:00 p.m. The Cargill team plays Richmond at 3:15 p.m. American Pearl arrives with eight wins and two losses this season.

Cargill Field Cargill Iowa iCty Plumbers American Pearl Washington Richmond

Social guests and visits span towns in the region

Marilyn Krotz and Jane Beard of Ainsworth visit Mrs. Edna Witting a few days, while the Davis family and relatives from Cambria Wise travel by car to Wisconsin. Co hosts honor William Daniel’s family in Ottumwa and Chicago wedding plans bring Darla Martin and others to the event.

Marilyn Krotz Jane Beard Ainsworth Edna Witting Harvey Davis Clair Davis William Daniel Lillian Olwen Daniel John Lattimer Cambria Wise Davises Wisconsin Della Humphrey Ernest Jones Evan Evans Humphrey Olwen

Friendship Night at OES Chapter Draws Guests

Ainsworth Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a friendship meeting with visiting officers from Washington Davenport Winfield Riverside Wayland Columbus Junction and other towns. Seventy five members attended. A solo by Mrs. Larry Trotter highlighted the event. Two Crawfordsville candidates were initiated. Visiting worth matrons included Mrs. Palmer Schilling of Washington Mrs. Beal of Winfield and Mrs. Smith of Columbus Junction with Worthy Patron George Dare of Washington.

Ainsworth Order of Astern Star Winfield Columbus Junction Riverside Wayland Washington Davenport Brighton Larry Trotter Crawfordsville Palmer Schilling Beal Smith George Dare

County Line Club Meeting At Mrs. Skubal Home

Mrs. Elsie Skubal hosted the County Line club with 13 members, two children and several guests. Roll call referenced Father's Day. birthdays honored for Georgia Reaney, Mrs. Skubal, and Marjorie Wagenknecht. An ice cream social is planned for July 15 at Chauteauqua Park Columbus Junction, with members supplying own table service.

Elsie Skubal County Line Club Rabenold Aura Morse Dillon Schantz Judy Georgia Reaney Skubal Marjorie Wagenknecht Pauline Morse Hugh Morris Norma Clegé Chauteuqua Park Columbus Junction

Mrs G Miller Elected Auxiliary President at Legion Meeting

Mrs Golia Miller was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a Tuesday afternoon Legion hall meeting. The session included a memorial service for two deceased members and reports on funds sent to the United Service for China campaign.

Golia Miller American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Howard P. Miller Carrie Wilcox Lucy Means M. L. Brown United Service For China Fred Downing Knoxville Vetterans Hospital Deg Moines Downing Miler George Rudiger Dean Cox Clayton Bear Cloyce Stewart Jay Brewer Harold Jarvis Wayne Robison Ss. W. Easter Howard Miller Archie M. Bower E. E. Ward

Michels Present Musical Program At P E O Meeting

Betty and Ruth Michels with Mrs A R Terrell presented a musical program at Chap ter 1 P E O meeting in Mrs T A Michels home. 40 members attended as D F Livingston presided and Mrs Walter Smith introduced the musicians. The program included violin, marimba, and piano solos with several encores and refreshments after.

Betty Ruth Michels A. R. Terrell T. A. Michels Homer Stephen D. F. Livingston Walter Smith Ruth Carmichael Mrs. Tervelt Bach Stephen Betty Michels

Booster Club Ice Cream Social Enjoyed by Members

Booster club members and families attended an ice cream social hosted by Mr and Mrs A L Duensing. Men toured the new garage and socialized over cards and checkers while women visited inside. Guests included Mary Ellen Duensing, Dorothy Alen, Ruth Brower, and Orlena Augustine.

Booster Club A. L. Duensing Duensings Mary Ellen Duensing Washington, D. C Dorothy Alen Chicago Ruth Brower Orlena Augustine Mae Smith George Jarrard David Kleese Duensing

Tin Can Steel Composition Defines Material Make

A tin can is described as containing over 98 percent steel with less than 2 percent tin. The statement highlights the can's dominant steel content and minimal tin alloy.

Family Night Party at Country Club Draws Local Guests

A country club Family Night featured summer flower decorations, tiger lilies by Mrs. Lester Orr, and 252 guests served by the host committee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and two children, several named couples from La Porte and Detroit, plus many others from Cincinnati, Chicago, and beyond. The event included group singing led by Milo Sorden and bridge games with high scores earned by Lafe Stout and Mrs. Frank Crone.

Lester Orr Robert Taylor Pet Clow H. A. Sjostedt Boston Mass Donna Clow Panama Canal Zone Courtney Kline la Porte City Haddon James Silver City N. Mex Fred L. Moore, Jr Cincinnati Ohio Shirley Foster Detroit Mich Ruth Gibson Fort Madison Esther Wilkin Storrs Lafe Stout Frank Crone

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Events

Notices list upcoming meetings and activities for Rebekah lodge Junior Missionary society DeMolay Damascus Shrine Pythian Sisters West Chester Pythian Staters Priscilla club Women of Country club Headliners 4 H club Mission Study class and Grace Hill Ladies Aid with dates times venues and hosts. Public invited to several events including dessert socials and social hours.

Rebekah Lodge J. O. O. F. Hall Rosa Heninger Rebekah Junior Missionary Society U. P. Church Order of DeMolay James Easter Masonic Temple Women’s Missionary Society Alice Harvey W. J. Duncan Damascus Shrine Pythian Sisters and Families K. P. Hall West Chester Pythian Staters Edlgar Stewart All Friends Grace Hill Ladies Aid Pansy Hill Club FE. L. Rouse

Marriage Licenses Filed at Court House

George K Mangold of Washington and Jane Ann Edmondson of Brighton. Donald Martin Chol cher of Saginaw Michigan and Arlene Mae Lambert. Russell R Miller of Washington and Mary J Purvis of Winfield.

Court House George K. Mangold Washington Jane Ann Edmondson Brighton Donald Martin Cholcher Saginaw, Mich Arlene Mae Lambert Russell R Miller Mary J. Purvis Winfield

W C T U Meeting Led by Mrs Stewart at Stewart Home

Mrs T F Barker led a W C T U gathering yesterday at Mrs John Stewart’s home with 16 members and two guests. Devotions were led by Mrs N M Speidel. The group voted $5 to the hostess fund for the World convention in Jersey City.

T. F. Barker W.C.T.U John Stewart N. M. Speidel Jersey City N. J Ben Copock Vernon Cruil Flower Mission Jennie Cassedy Pearl Whistler Fila Gordon Dr. Orr Westminster Cdurch Des Moines Henry Luce Wife Time Bartholow Clara Tate Barker

H J Club Meets in TeBockhorst Home

Nine members of the N J club gathered yesterday at Mrs Joe TeBockhorst home for a regular meeting. A short business session preceded contests and visiting. Prize winners included Mrs Charles Schnoebel in a flower contest and Mrs Darrell Goodwin plus Mrs Harold Strum in a word making contest. An outdoor treasure hunt concluded the afternoon. Hostess and refreshments were provided with help from Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Lamont Kelley, Mr Dale Dawn, and Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst.

N. J. Club Joe TeBockhorst TeBockhorst Charles Schnoebelen Darrell Goodwin Harold Strum Goodwin Lamont Kelley Dale Dawn Urban Te Bockhorst

Circle Meets At St James Church Hosts July Plans

The Little Flower Circle of St James church met with 14 members and two guests Father Corcoran and Vera Wolfe last evening. Mrs William Marie senior presided with Mrs William Marie junior leading. Entertainment was organized by Mrs Raymond Minick with Mrs Bernard McCarthy and the hostess winners. July meeting planned with Mrs Al Ledger. Refreshments served by co hosts including Mrs Marie senior Mrs Gertrude Eagle Mrs Don McClure and Mrs John Mattes.

Father Corcoran Vera Wolfe Little Flower Circle St. James Church William Marie, Sr Wiliam Marie, Jr Raymond Minick Bernard McCarthy al Ledger Marie, Sr Gertrude Eagle Don McClure John Mattes

Mrs. Edw. Bushek Hosts Riverside Club Event

Mrs Edward Bushek entertained members of the Riverside club at a afternoon gathering in her home. Guests included several local residents and club officers. Tea and desserts were served as plans for upcoming activities were discussed.

Riverside Edward Bushek Ile

Riverside Social Hosts Aid Flood Relief Box

Members of the Fortnightly club and guests gathered at Mrs. Bushek's Riverside home for an afternoon social. Guests included Mrs. Knittel, Mrs. Doud, Mrs. Lovrein, Mrs. Bowstead and her son Thomas Til. They packed a flood relief box for Ottumwa and enjoyed refreshments with help from Mrs. Worley, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Burroughs.

Riverside John Knittel Hubert Doud Harold Lovrein Thomas T. Bowstead Thomas Til Marion Robertson Ottumwa Robert Worley Lyle Wilson Myron Burroughs

Walnut Woman's Club Holds June Meeting

Mrs. Robert Gates hosted the Walnut Woman's club session yesterday with five children in attendance. Fifteen members answered roll call by sharing sewing hints. Plans were made for an ice cream social for members.

Robert Gates Walnut Woman’s Club

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