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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1950

Page

4

Follies of '50 Dance Review at Wick School Wick to Winfield

The Wick School of Dance presented Follies of 50 a dance review featuring local and professional talent. Local performers included Sharon Fricke Carol Lee Stucker Diane Walker Trudy Nelling and many others from Wick and surrounding areas.

Wick School of Dance State Winfield High School Sharon Fricke Carol Lee Stucker Diane Walker Trudy Nelling Marjoriebbetson Julie van Dyke Janice Jackson Sandra Cullinan Jacquie Harrington Penny Bell Claudia Ross Anita Ross Claudie Oberman Lynn Messer Jean Fern Connie Nordyke Darlene Mills Nancy Osineup Karla Yoder Sonja Shetler Betty Wade Pamela Trotter Sandra Lay Janet Haberman Bobbe Haberman Karen Lance Sandra Floyd Donna Osineup Nancy Linda Loveless Sharon Kelly Nancy Gastman Judy Fern Kay McCreedy Suzanne Noonan Betty Noonan Betty Bell Linda Pegey McKinstry Marilyn Mereker Katherine Singshine Wilda Allen Julie Wells Greta Wells Lila Wade Judith Putnam Eleanor Bailey Sandra Peters Kay Witmer Shirley Zeck Catherine Crone Patty Sorrell Jerry Ewan Jerry Fricke Dennis Sorrel Carla Benell Jacquie Tesdale Sharon Swan Jane Metzger Karen Smith Karen Fricke Roberta Arthur Ann Peterson Jacquie Lemmon Elaine Sturges Barbara Shannon Beverly Jarvis Dolores -Atterson Tiln Bell Sheryl Hunsaker Linda Lee Mary K. Young Susan Owen Nancy Barcley Rose Bates Iris Treland

Lumber moisture equalization under similar conditions

Moisture in lumber reaches about the same level across species in a short time when exposed to similar atmospheric conditions.

Young People and Church Bake Sale This Saturday

The Senior young people of the Christian church sponsor a bake sale at the Modern Appliance store starting at 9 30 AM on Saturday. Members are asked to bring donations to support the Christian Youth Fellowship Missionary fund with all proceeds going to the fund.

The Christian Church Caristian Youth Fellowship Missionary Fund

Executive Committee Luncheon Held by Women’s Christian Fellowship

The executive committee met at Mrs. William Crayne’s home for a 1:00 cooperative luncheon. New group leaders named are Mrs. Virgil Earll group 1, Mrs. Dora Balar group 2, Mrs. Elwyn Gardner group 8, and Mrs. Ray Rathmell group 4. They reviewed last year’s business and discussed future plans.

Th Women’s Christian Fellowship of the Christian Church William Crayne Virgil Earll Dora Balar Elwyn Gardner Ray Rathmell

Rainbow Girls Receive Honorary Degree in Cedar Rapids

Three girls from the Washington Order of Rainbow for Girls earned the honorary degree grand cross of colors Sunday afternoon in Cedar Rapids before the grand assembly. The honorees were Mary Jane Stephens Barbara Dare and Patricia Hrower. A banquet followed at the Masonic Temple. Initiations were held June 15 for four candidates from Keota and West Chester.

Washington Order of Rainbow Grand Cross of Colors Cedar Rapids Grand Assem Mary Jane Stephens Barbara Dare Tria Hrower Masonic Temple Mary Carolyn Palmer Janet Shalla Joan Fulton Keota Sharon Griggs West Chester Arlene Knupp Frances Miller

Washington Girls Attend Y Teen Summer Conference

Washington girls travel to Grinnell for the Y Teen Summer Conference held June 18 to 24. Attendees include Mildred Stewart president Shirley Owens service chairman Sybil Bagge secretary Reta Ahrens publicity chair Helen Baker social chair and Mary Anne Wagner finance chair. The program emphasizes education recreation and entertainment for 200 girls from over towns with workshops on social affairs program planning worship and service.

Washington Grinnell Mildred Stewart Shirley Owens Sybil Bagge Reta Ahrens Helen Baker Mary Anne Wagner

Richland couple exchange vows in Lancaster ceremony

Irma Maxine Bray and Clyde Lester Dooley wed in a single ring ceremony Sunday June 18 in Lancaster Missouri officiated by Judge Zack O Briant. The bride wore a white rayon organdy gown with white accessories and gardenia corsage. Maid of honor Marilyn Alvine wore pink organdy and also had a gardenia corsage. Vest man William R Chiles stood beside the groom with bride’s sister Mrs William Chiles in attendance. A family wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home with an angel food cake centerpiece. The couple will live in Ottumwa Iowa.

Richland Irma Maxine Bray Walter Bray Clyde Lester Dooley Pearl Dooley Dooley Ottumwa Lancaster Zack O'Briant Marilyn Alvine William R. Chiles William Chiles

Nuptial Vows Spoken Tuesday Afternoon

Stade FE Powelson and Alfred J Hillhouse married Tuesday at three in the Shrader home. Rev Thomas G Polk officiated before immediate family. A wedding dinner followed for close relatives. They will reside at 905 South Second.

Stade FE. Powelson Alfred J. Hillhouse Mr. Millhouse Jacob Shrader Thomas G. Polk

Booster Club Plans July Picnic at Silverlake

Booster Club members met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Jeffries hosting and Mrs. Marguerite Hering as co hostess. Vice president Mrs. Donald Stout led the business portion as members shared vacation plans during roll call. Guests included Mrs. Mae Smith, Mrs. Bert Dill, Mrs. Rouse, Mrs. John Killian, and Mrs. John Jeffries. The next meeting will feature a basket lunch picnic at Silverlake in July. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with assistance from Mrs. Killian and Mrs. John Jeffries.

Charles Jeffries Booster Club Marguerite Hering Donald Stout Mae Smith Bert Dill Rouse John Killian John Jeffries Silverlake Killian

Mrs. Hubert Lohrer Honored With Pythian Party

At KP hall after the Pythian Sisters meeting district deputy grand chief Mrs. Hubert Lohrer was feted with a bouquet of roses and a read poem. The refreshment table centerpiece featured red roses and white candles as Mrs. Ralph Martins and Mrs. George Birney served. A memorial service for departed members was held Sunday June 11 with thirteen attendees.

Pythian Sisters Hubert Lohrer Ralph Martins George Birney Lehrer G. A. Reinert Martin Birney Reinert Francis Crone Oral Mayor Paul Monroe John Morrett W. S. Little S. L. Hahn Lester Leeper Ernest Miller

Social Calendar Highlights A Busy West Chester Evening

Wednesday events include Snowball Social at 8:00 p.m. with ice cream for members and families, Rosemary club gathering, country club dinner, and multiple circle meetings. Various groups schedule meetings at K P hall and church venues, plus a Class of 25 reunion dinner at the country club.

Lynn Ferguson Rosemary Club Lloyd Foster Pythian Past Chiefs Association W.R.C West Chester Knights of Columbus K.C. Hall

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. James Rich

Shirley Stewart hosted a post wedding bridal shower for Mrs. James Rich on a Tuesday evening with 16 guests. Advice and favorite recipes were shared, gifts were given in a pastel basket, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. John Patterson.

James Rich Shirley Stewart Rich Warren Stewart John Patterson

Cooking School Opens For Campfire Girls

The Iowa Southern Utilities company sponsors a Campfire Girls cooking school now in session with 97 attendees. Classes run Tuesday through Thursday from 9 50 in the home economics room taught by Mrs Esther Sears, with Mrs George Dowell in attendance.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company Hich H E Doe Esther Sears George Dowell

Circle 4 Enjoys Picnic Dinner at Sunset Park

Circle 4 of the Presbyterian Service guild met Tuesday evening at Sunset Park for a picnic dinner. Afterward the group went to the home of Mr. and Mrs Vernon Witting. Mrs Helen Fleilman led devotions. Mrs Leland Carris gave the prayer calendar. Mrs Glen Conard spoke on Racial Education and Action. Mrs W J Grassheim reported on the General Assembly in Cincinnati Ohio. Twelve members and two guests attended.

Circle 4 Presbyterian Service Guild Sunset Park Grow Vernon Witting Helen Fleilman Leland Carris Glen Conard W. J. Grassheim Genera Assembly Cincinnati Ohio

Entertainers Host Tuesday Potluck Dinner Honors Milwaukee Guest

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Tripp entertained Tuesday evening with a potluck dinner. The event honored Mrs. Lovi Hughes of Milwaukee and Mrs. Jeanette McElhiney of Iowa City.

Roy Tripp Lovi Hughes Milwaukee Wis Jeanette McElhiney Towa City

VFW Auxiliary Elects Encampment Delegates

The VFW Auxiliary met at the VFW hall and elected Mrs. Harold Kerr and Mrs. Don Bealer as delegates to the national encampment in Chicago at the end of August. The meeting covered hospital donations, fundraising, and plans for the Cedar Rapids encampmentJune 22-25.

Chicago VEFW VFW Harold Kerr Don Bealer Kerr Dave McGaffey Don McClure McGaffey Cedar Rapids Marion McAvoy

Informal Party Honors Guests at Barclay Home

An informal party was hosted Saturday evening at Mrs. Charles Barclay’s home. Guests of honor included Mrs. Robert Mohr formerly Jean Moore and Mrs. Robert West formerly Virginia Shannon.

Charles Barclay Robert Mohr Jean Moore Robert West Virginia Shannon

Giant earthworms dwarf local worms in distant lands

The article notes giant earthworms in Australia and South America reach about seven feet in length and an inch in thickness, offering a substantial feed for flocks of birds compared with local varieties.

Australia South America

Market reports valued by farmers for timely insights

The farmer who follows market reports daily is quickest to spot changes that could improve the marketing of his products. Many farmers consider market reports highly valuable for this reason.

Trailer Camps of the Mongols in 1162 A D

The Mongol tribes of northern Asia lived in portable yurts long before modern housing shortages. The camped dwellings were called yurts and served as mobile homes.

Northern Asia

First Steel Plow Emerges in 1833 United States

The first steel plow in the United States was built in 1833 by fastening pieces of saw blades to a wooden plow frame, marking a landmark improvement in farming equipment.

United States

Local junior golfers gain experience in Iowa City tour

John Lloyd spent two days organizing transportation and guiding Jack Ramel and Jim Alsip to the state junior tournament in Iowa City last week. Their exposure to tough competition is seen as a valuable boost to their developing golf careers.

Jack Ramel Jim Alsip John Lloyd Iowa City John Jack Jim

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