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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

2

Briley Family Guests Plan Move to St Louis

Local notes report Mr and Mrs Harold Briley and children from Daytona Beach Florida visiting in Iowa before moving to St Louis Missouri. Other guests include Mr and Mrs Richard Young Mary Day and Juliana from Des Moines. Also mentions wedding party in Des Moines and a lumber firm outing in Clinton with attendees from several towns.

Harold Briley Bobby Billy Sheila Daytona Beach Fla B. C. Briley St. Louis Richard Young Mary Day Juliana Des Moines Briley

4 H Boys Exhibit Lambs at Ottumwa Show

Three members of the Highlanders 4 H club from Ainsworth will exhibit 19 native lambs at Ottumwa on June 22. The John Morrell sponsored event at Morrells yards begins at 9 a m with grading demonstrations and a junior showmen grading contest.

Ainsworth Highlanders John Morrell and Company Iowa State College State Vocational Agriculture Department State Iowa Sheep Association Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce Wapello County Farm Bureau Morrell Washington County Richard Havel Norman Havel Quentin Jenkins Chicago Packer

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed

Admitted Saturday include Mrs. Clara MecClin tic of Brighton and Rodney Kephart. Dismissed yesterday are Mrs. Louella Pat ton of 220 E Madison and David Flynn route 2 along with Mrs. Clayton Lintz of Crawfordsville and daughter Mrs. Francis Brooks of 117% E Marion. Today Mrs. Ernest Perrin of Wellman and her son.

Louella Patton E. Madison David Flynn Clayton Lintz Crawfordsville Francis Brooks E. Marion Lyle Haury Ainsworth Ernest Perrin Wellman and Son

Brighton Weekend Visits Highlight Weeks Socials

Mrs. Ernest Miller and niece Janice Rotzinger spent Sunday in Brighton visiting Mary Rotzinger and Homer Rotzinger. Verla Boshart of Oakland will be guest at Raymond Glastow’s tonight. Booth Horak winner Leighton E. Kelly receives a $10 credit. no purchase needed. The Robertson family from Crawfordsville shopped here on Saturday. Rickey Raymond Edwards, 1 1/2, spent his first overnight visit with Gilbert Dickinson in Libertyville. D. M. Bridges and Marian Bridges hosted visitors from Muscatine and Des Moines for Father’s Day at A. L. Griffiths.

Richard Leet Douglas Ariz California Ernest Miller Janice Rotzinger Brighton Verla Boshart Oakland Calif Raymond Glastow Booth & Horak Leighton E. Kelly Washington Rickey Raymond Edwards Raymond Edwards Gilbert Dickinson Libertyville

Russians Ban New Currency in Berlin Western Zone

The Soviet controlled Berlin radio announced prohibition of the new Deutsche marks in the Soviet zone and greater Berlin. The move marked Moscow’s first unilateral law in the city under four power control, seen as a step toward complete domination.

Berlin Russia Germany Greater

Kiesey Owens Wed In Simple Double Ring Rite

Laurine Kiesey and Max Owens were married in a simple double ring ceremony at Rev. Karl Megdelsen home near Ainsworth. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, will reside at 114 Washington.

Kiesey-Owens Karl Megdelsen Ainsworth Laurine Kiesey Walter L. Kiesey Max Owens Clarence Owens Don Kiesey Fern Owens Pride Room Gerard Megehelsen Miss Owens Owens E. Washington Washington High School Bell Telephone Company Ainsworth High School Eote

Isle of Man A Storied North South Island

The Isle of Man spans about 30 miles north to south and covers 221 square miles. It has a population around 51 000 with Manx still spoken by a few. Discoveries include crosses dating to the fifth century.

Isle of Man Island

Russians push a new currency on Berlin residents

A Russian effort seeks to enforce a distinct currency across Berlin, aiming to bind all residents to a single monetary system, including areas under western control. The move targets civilians and raises concerns over sovereignty and economic freedom in the contested city.

Berlin

Kimberleys Host Open House at Colo Farm Lake Reveal

Mr and Mrs Don Maxwell and Dick visited Mrs Maxwell’s relatives in Colo Ja where the Kimberleys showcased their new farm They recently took possession and opened the grounds to friends with a centerpiece lake constructed for recreation and enjoyment.

Don Maxwell

Moline Guests Honor J B Randall on 85th Birthday

Mr and Mrs I W Scott Mr and Mrs Marco Anderson and Mr and Mrs Robert Phelps with Judy and Robert Jr of Moline were guests yesterday of J B Randall for Father's day and to celebrate his 85th birthday. Mrs Anderson and Mrs Phelps baked the birthday cakes.

I. W. Scott Marco Anderson Robert Phelps Judy and Robert, Jr Moline J. B. Randall Anderson Mrs. Phelps

Phyliss Gunther Honored At Cedar Rapids Chicken Dinner

Phyliss Gunther received honors at a Sunday chicken dinner hosted by her sister the Ted Zieglowsky family. She was home for the weekend from the Paris Academy at Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elmer Gunther and Bill Mr and Mrs Ray Carter, Raymond and Bob. Phyliss resides at 1403 Washington Ave SE Cedar Rapids.

Phyliss Gunther Ted Zieglowsky Paris Academy Cedar Rapids Elmer Gunther Bill Ray Carter Raymond Bob Phyliss Washington Ave S. E

Hesseltine Family Fetes Edwin on 10th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Harry Hesseltine hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their grandson Edwin Hesseltine marking his 10th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Darrell Neff Karen Kay Mr and Mrs William C Hesseltine Russell Thelma Sara Ronald and Nancy. Grandmother Mrs Corda Osborne could not attend.

Harry Hesseltine Edwin Hesseltine Darrell Neff Karen Kay William C. Hesseltine Russell Thelma Sara Ronald Nancy Corda Osborne

Father's day dinner guests include Marstons and Chabals

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Marston hosted a Sunday 4 o'clock Father’s Day dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Marston and family Ameal Chabal and sons Ed and Bob.

Wayne Marston Floyd Marston Ameal Chabal Bob

Social Guests Share Sunday Dinner Across Families

Mr and Mrs R L Badger were entertained at Sunday dinner in the home of Mr and Mrs J C Carris north of Washington The Carris granddaughter Barbara Glassburner was also a guest Mr and Mrs Richard Fields of Cedar Rapids were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Fields Sunday

R. L. Badger J. C. Carris Washington Carris Barbara Glassburner Richard Fields Cedar Rapids J. W. Fields

WCTU Meeting Held At G Brinton Home

The regular WCTU meeting gathered 11 members and two guests at Mrs. George Brinton's home with Mrs. B Coppock presiding in the president's absence. Activities included prayers, readings, a symposium on alcohol impact, readings on liquor and labor copper bills and marijuana, and a welcome for new member Mrs. Walter Jarrard.

George Brinton J.D. Dayton M. H. Sartor Walter Jarrard Ella Gordon Christian Digest

Bond Couple Celebrates Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Bond observed their fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday June 20 in a small family gathering.

Charles Bond

Local guests visit Davenport and Grinnell homes

Lloyd Gray Mrs Helen Benell Paul Benell Jr and Harry Payne Jr motored to Davenport Sunday to be guests at the home of Dr and Mrs Dan Moriarty and Harry Payne Mr Gray and Mrs Ben Duke of Grinnell spent Father's at the home of Mr and Mrs Dean Bevins

Lloyd Gray Helen Benell Paul Benell Jr Harry Payne Jr Davenport Dan Moriarty Harry Payne Gray Ben- Duke of Grinnell Dean Bevins

Kensington Club Luncheon at Grace Stone Home

Grace Stone hosted a Kensington Club luncheon with fourteen guests at two tables. Blue and white garden flowers and candlelight decorated the setting. Guests included Mrs. Brock of Colorado and Mrs. Beulah Coward of Charles Town.

Grace Stone Kensington Club Brock Colorado Beulah Coward Charlestown South Carolina Tom Davis Washington Hugh Morris Catherine Morris Ainsworth

The Bee’s Pollen Role in Plant Reproduction

The bee’s key contribution to humanity is pollination. Without bees transferring pollen between flowers, over a hundred thousand plant species could not form seeds and might disappear.

Wrapping Clothes in Newspapers Won’t Stop Moths

The belief that newspaper ink wards off moths is fiction. Clothing stored in paper or zippered bags only stays moth free if every opening is fully sealed.

Social Calendar Listings for Week Events

Community notices list meetings from Monday to Friday across groups. Activities include church classes potluck suppers D A V Rainbow Girls Damascus Shrine Y W mixes West Chester Pythian Sisters and more with times 6 30 p m to 8 p m and reservations by Monday or Tuesday deadlines.

Yearling Palominos Sell for $165 Each

Two yearling Palomino fillies brought $165 each at the final sale of a series by Midway Sales Company pavilion in Columbus Junction. Across the sale 114 head of draft and saddle horses and ponies were moved with sorrel mares at $152.50 and bay geldings six years old at $185, other saddles ranging from $150 to $187.50.

Columbus Junction Midway Sales Company

U.S. Extends Frozen Egg Export Rules for Drying Here

The Department of Agriculture amended the frozen egg export sales program to allow exporters to dry eggs domestically before shipment to foreign markets. The change aims to streamline processing and potentially improve supply chain efficiency for international buyers.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Mixer Club Program At YWCA Meeting Tonight

Mixer club holds potluck supper and business meeting at 6 30 in the YW room. Officers to be elected for the first time since January. Current officers Mary Swisher Bertha Ross Norma Payne Virginia Rains and Charlotte Earls.

Mixer Club Mary Swisher Bertha Ross Norma Payne Virginia Rains Charlotte Earls Des Moines Stanton Virginia Gustafson

Birthday Greetings Across the Community

Community members celebrate birthdays and anniversaries including Dorothy Marie Nelson Phillip Jesse Campbell Lorene Holden Joyce Graf Mrs Lester Fry Brighton Mrs Everette Burham Milo Steele Jr Albert Stanley Don Bealer Mary Caldwell Edna Caldwell and Phillip Kneen.

Dorothy Marie Nelson Phillip Jesse Campbell Lorene Ruth Holden Joyce Graf Lester Fry Brighton Everette Burham Milo Steele Jr

Potluck Supper Honors Norma Payne and Lloyd Turnipseed Jr

A potluck supper at 7:00 p.m. honored Norma Payne and Lloyd Turnipseed Jr. who will marry on June 27. Pinochle provided entertainment with Cecil Long winning high score and Mrs. Cecil Long receiving the low score prize. A gift was presented to the couple.

Duane Deering Norma Payne Lloyd Turnipseed, Jr Cecil Long

Honor Norma Payne At L Carris Home

Mrs. Leland Carris entertained the office girls of the McCleery Cumming Co Friday night honoring Norma Payne future bride of Lloyd Turnipseed The evening featured bridge and old days pictures A gift was presented to Miss Payne Those present were Shirley Dunlap Mary Waggoner Mrs Dallmeyer Jane Mullin Mrs Carris and the bride to be

Leland Carris McCleery- Cumming Co Norma Payne Lloyd Turnipseed Miss Payne Shirley Dunlap Mary Waggoner Dallmeyer Jane Mullin Carris

Miscellaneous Gifts For Mrs. Al Hogan

A post nuptial shower was held in Riverside honoring Mrs. Albert Hogan formerly Patricia Mougin of Riverside. Co hostesses Leona Kucera Marguerite Thomann and Mary and Ruth Rice attended at Charles B Rice home. The honoree received gifts and the event included luncheon and entertainment. The couple wed June 5 at St Marys Fairfield.

Riverside Albert Hogan Tiffin Patricia Mougin Leona Kucera Marguerite Thomann Mary Ruth Rice Charles B. Rice Stella Yeggy Bernardine Yeggy Zelda Shebek Catherine Baschnagel Marie Norma Grace Martha Dautremont Agnes Metz John R. Shebek Albert Hogan, Jr St. Mary’s Church Fairfield

Wedding Party Attends Group Celebration

The guest list includes Mr. and Mrs. Jim Custer Mr. and Mrs. Keith Daering Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Long and Peggy along with the honorees. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hootle were unable to attend.

Jim Custer Keith Daering Cecil Long Peggy Chuck Hootle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southeastern Iowa Wolf’s Flower G & H Dairy Lucille Schneider Burlington James Challupa Washington’s Armory American Legion Mrs. Wendall Marsh Kenton and Neal Evansville, Ind C. C. Rothlisberger Tom Duncan’s Faith McKee Phoenix W. H. McConnell McKee J. E. Adams Gus Alsip Jim Jonathan United Lumber Company Clinton Washington Lumber & Fuel Company Harper Ladora Marengo Keota Bennett Ira Gastman Patty Kansas City I. Rothschild Oakland Mills Ottumwa Clara MecClintic Rodney Kephart Crall John W. Lee J. W. Robertson D. M. Bridges of Muscatine Marian Ruth’ Bridges Ernest Rouse Everett Griffith Tom Catherine Ann Lester Duke Grinnel A. L. Griffith Doyle Brown Zemii Rebekah Lodge Wellman Lodge Washington Lodge Spangler Fred Wagner Howard Wagner George Hotle Harold Brock Howard Waener Vitamin Less Vitamin Plus Cloyce Horsey Beulah Hesselgesser Carrie Norman Lacey Lines L. R. Baker Ted Morgan Lloyd Foster Clarence Brown Howard Hazen Journal Dale Bower Chamberlin Bros WCTU G. Brinton Will Dea ECC Martin's Modern Cleaners Baptist Church Legion Hall Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Damascus Shrine S. J Y. W U. P. Church D. J. Ross Grace Hill Ladies Aid Homemakers Club White Elephant Hubert Redlinger Country Club Arthur Ed Sullivan E. E. Stiftsman Pansy Hill Club Friendship Club Mrs Charles Wulf Martha Butler American Fat Salvage Committee, Inc YWCA Albert Stanley Mrs Don Bealer Mary Caldwell Edna Caldwell Phillip Kneen Duane Dearing L. Carris al Hogan Brown Finance Brown Finance Co Court House Drina Cll Nene Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company THE
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